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Old 21-12-2015, 20:09
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He really isn't. Seriously. Because I kept seeing it said and treated as truth. But he isn't.

Er, rant over.
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:17
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I would find it highly disparaging if a judge did have such a close relationship to one of those he judges. Then again, I find it unsavoury that a sister of a finalist can be qualified to neutrally analyse her brother's competition. In other words, the show has lost its credibility due to incestuous relationships...
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:19
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shouldn't this thread be entitled yet another thread to have a go at the Cliftons???
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:21
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I would find it highly disparaging if a judge did have such a close relationship to one of those he judges. Then again, I find it unsavoury that a sister of a finalist can be qualified to neutrally analyse her brother's competition. In other words, the show has lost its credibility due to incestuous relationships...
I see no problem in family members taking part in the show; it creates bonds. I do have a slight issue where they're passing comment on Choreography Corner etc. when they have an understandable vested interest in regards to the remaining couples - but that's down to the production team.
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:22
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shouldn't this thread be entitled yet another thread to have a go at the Cliftons???
It wasn't meant to be a thread to have a go at the Cliftons. I hope it doesn't turn into one.
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:27
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I would find it highly disparaging if a judge did have such a close relationship to one of those he judges. Then again, I find it unsavoury that a sister of a finalist can be qualified to neutrally analyse her brother's competition. In other words, the show has lost its credibility due to incestuous relationships...
At least on DWTS its obvious Julianne is Derek's brother and on DWTS Russia its obvious Elena is Gleb's wife, the issue with this one is that its all under wraps if Len is his godfather.
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:29
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It's weird this keeps getting thrown about like it's a fact.

I wouldn't want judges with family members in the competition (like I believe happens on DWTS?) but I think Joanne commenting on ITT is different and hardly a problem.
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:35
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A stupid rumour started by immature and over invested 'fans' based on their hate. They keep forgetting that this us supposed to be a fun entertainment show, and it's Kevin's real life job they're going after. No one deserves this crap directed at them or talked about them. I wonder when some 'fans' will cross some boundaries and lines and still think it as a 'joke'.
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:35
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It's weird this keeps getting thrown about like it's a fact.

I wouldn't want judges with family members in the competition (like I believe happens on DWTS?) but I think Joanne commenting on ITT is different and hardly a problem.
I just want Artem to be given a celebrity on Dancing with the Stars as he used to go out with Carrie-Ann Inaba (one of the judges).

Awkward.
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:37
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At least on DWTS its obvious Julianne is Derek's brother and on DWTS Russia its obvious Elena is Gleb's wife, the issue with this one is that its all under wraps if Len is his godfather.
How is it under wraps when it's not true? Do pros have to debunk rumours spread by idiots on social media constantly or else it becomes true? As it is, he and Joanne (& Karen) did debunk it - giving these pathetic attention seekers a cheap thrill in the process I imagine.
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:44
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How is it under wraps when it's not true? Do pros have to debunk rumours spread by idiots on social media constantly or else it becomes true? As it is, he and Joanne (& Karen) did debunk it - giving these pathetic attention seekers a cheap thrill in the process I imagine.
Even the owner of the blog where this rumour started to spread seemed embarrassed about it. Are the pros supposed to spend time on all strictly and dance message biards debunking rumours about them?
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:50
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At least on DWTS its obvious Julianne is Derek's brother and on DWTS Russia its obvious Elena is Gleb's wife, the issue with this one is that its all under wraps if Len is his godfather.
You do realise that the godparent/godchild relationship has no legal status or significance. I take it? It's not necessarily even a familial relationship - although it can be.

Even if it were true - which apparently it isn't - what difference would it make?
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:52
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At least on DWTS its obvious Julianne is Derek's brother and on DWTS Russia its obvious Elena is Gleb's wife, the issue with this one is that its all under wraps if Len is his godfather.
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:53
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At least on DWTS its obvious Julianne is Derek's brother and on DWTS Russia its obvious Elena is Gleb's wife, the issue with this one is that its all under wraps if Len is his godfather.
A sister or a wife is not the same as a godson ffs!

Everyone knows that Joanne is his sister, and everyone knows that Karen is his bloody wife!!!
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Old 21-12-2015, 20:54
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A sister or a wife is not the same as a godson ffs!

Everyone knows that Joanne is his sister, and everyone knows that Karen is his bloody wife!!!
Unless they've been living on the bloody moon, that is!
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Old 21-12-2015, 21:47
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You do realise that the godparent/godchild relationship has no legal status or significance. I take it? It's not necessarily even a familial relationship - although it can be.

Even if it were true - which apparently it isn't - what difference would it make?
Well they are both from the same industry, its not like some long lost godfather, they are both in pro-dance circles which aren't that big.
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Old 21-12-2015, 21:55
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How is it under wraps when it's not true? Do pros have to debunk rumours spread by idiots on social media constantly or else it becomes true? As it is, he and Joanne (& Karen) did debunk it - giving these pathetic attention seekers a cheap thrill in the process I imagine.
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Old 21-12-2015, 22:18
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Well they are both from the same industry, its not like some long lost godfather, they are both in pro-dance circles which aren't that big.

It's not even relevant anyway - for the simple reason that it isn't true.
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Old 21-12-2015, 22:22
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He really isn't. Seriously. Because I kept seeing it said and treated as truth. But he isn't.

Er, rant over.
are you sure though???
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Old 21-12-2015, 22:31
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are you sure though???
Is that a horse's head in your bed?

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Old 21-12-2015, 22:32
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Is that a horse's head in your bed?

Neigh.
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Old 21-12-2015, 22:50
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Here, have a carrot Shergar
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Old 21-12-2015, 23:03
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I just want Artem to be given a celebrity on Dancing with the Stars as he used to go out with Carrie-Ann Inaba (one of the judges).

Awkward.
I haven't looked in on DWTS for a while now (got tired of Derek winning, even though I admire his choreography skills ) but I was sure Artem has had a celeb partner * by now.
* wikipedia says he had Lea Thompson in Season 19 (think that's Fall of 2014) and Patti laBelle in season 20 (spring of this year). Lea made it to quarter finals (6th place) and Patti made it to 8th place. Don't know how Carrie Ann's judging was affected.

Is that a horse's head in your bed?

That's what I kept thinking when I read that faux-fact. Len may be a curmudgeon, but if he's a "Godfather" he's not very effective! (otherwise Kev would have won 3 times now!)

If knowing each other from ballroom dancing circles is to be a no-no for a judge, we could end up with NO knowledgeable ballroom judges. If one is good enough to have won competitions and/or judged them, they will "know" most, if not all, professionals applying for this show.
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Old 21-12-2015, 23:34
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Thats the trouble with rumours (and rumour starters) they're like poison - the after effects never really go away! Even if they start as a 'joke' there is bound to be someone who will take it seriously. I saw it mentioned in a DM comment last week, said as a fact just to spread it even further. Between the fixes, conspiracies and smears there really has been some 'over invested' people this year. Whatever will they do now it's ended?!
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Old 21-12-2015, 23:40
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You do realise that the godparent/godchild relationship has no legal status or significance. I take it? It's not necessarily even a familial relationship - although it can be.

Even if it were true - which apparently it isn't - what difference would it make?
That Len has a vested interest in Kevin's well being, fortune and happiness. I would say it would make a huge difference!!
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