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No, I really don't
![]() But there were rumours last year that it was proving difficult to coerce/press gang celebs into service and overly personal judging and rather mean stories planted in the press by old friend 'a source' aren't going to help persuade people. Quite honestly I am surprised that Helen took part because she already had a decent acting career. |
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I think you underestimate both the popularity of the show and how it raises a profile for those who take part.
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I'm intrigued about what sort of signings they should be looking for?
Quite honestly I am surprised that Helen took part because she already had a decent acting career. We had the Call The Midwife CIN Strictly special too. |
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It's got nothing to do with personal friendships and everything to do with career direction and professional reputation.
Helen might be friendly with Peter Andre. She's not going to agree to appear on one of his reality shows. ![]() Unfortunately she often proves you wrong as she obviously doesn't share your aversion to personal publicity ! |
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I'm intrigued about what sort of signings they should be looking for?
Quite honestly I am surprised that Helen took part because she already had a decent acting career. |
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It may be a career help to those who reach the final, but the others mostly just go back to their day job and carry on as before. People who know they are only ever going to be bad or middling haven't really got the 'career boost' thing to outweigh all the other stuff. If the show has so many great celebs desperate to sign up, why are they having to fill the line-up at the last minute with little known boxers carrying serious injuries?
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My favourite Injury Porn VT is still Laila Rouass with her ankle injury taxi dash to A&E - with the bag of frozen peas outside the Ugg boot. That will take some beating
![]() Indeed, it was painful to watch
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I have real respect for the contestants who keep their grief quiet and not cash in on it.
So many fake people cry, I am sick, I am sick just for a cold or who knows what, just to get sympathy. I had forgotten about Kelly Brook. Kelly and Jay are real professional, who wanted to progress on Talent not on sympathy. then they are others, less said the better. ![]() Producer: "I insist you ham it up for the cameras and pretend the cold you have is life threatening" Contestant "No" Producer "You are fired" I don't think so. |
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Exactly Sarah. And all that nonsense about "they had no choice, the producers made them do it", what a load of nonsense!
Producer: "I insist you ham it up for the cameras and pretend the cold you have is life threatening" Contestant "No" Producer "You are fired" I don't think so. Well said |
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I'm intrigued about what sort of signings they should be looking for?
Quite honestly I am surprised that Helen took part because she already had a decent acting career. |
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Exactly Sarah. And all that nonsense about "they had no choice, the producers made them do it", what a load of nonsense!
Producer: "I insist you ham it up for the cameras and pretend the cold you have is life threatening" Contestant "No" Producer "You are fired" I don't think so. |
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Exactly Sarah. And all that nonsense about "they had no choice, the producers made them do it", what a load of nonsense!
Producer: "I insist you ham it up for the cameras and pretend the cold you have is life threatening" Contestant "No" Producer "You are fired" I don't think so. ![]() ![]() ![]() Producers made them tweet, I don't know whether I will be alive until Saturday. Couldn't handle the rejection ( being bottom 2) and cried that weekend and got a sore throat and then milked it for all it's worth. Don't forget the producers made them say " You are like my little sister and I will miss you". Trying to fool the public. Disclaimer: I am very cynical when it comes to some people |
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Exactly Sarah. And all that nonsense about "they had no choice, the producers made them do it", what a load of nonsense!
Producer: "I insist you ham it up for the cameras and pretend the cold you have is life threatening" Contestant "No" Producer "You are fired" I don't think so. This point has been argued out at long and tedious detail over several threads and I see no point in going over it again. |
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You are funny Lou.
![]() ![]() ![]() Producers made them tweet, I don't know whether I will be alive until Saturday. Couldn't handle the rejection ( being bottom 2) and cried that weekend and got a sore throat and then milked it for all it's worth. Don't forget the producers made them say " You are like my little sister and I will miss you". Trying to fool the public. Disclaimer: I am very cynical when it comes to some people I share that cynicism! |
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Producers made them tweet, I don't know whether I will be alive until Saturday. Couldn't handle the rejection ( being bottom 2) and cried that weekend and got a sore throat and then milked it for all it's worth. Don't forget the producers made them say " You are like my little sister and I will miss you". Trying to fool the public. Disclaimer: I am very cynical when it comes to some people Just pointing out some of the falsehoods and unsubstantiated statements in this post: 1st sentence: Would you be able to find the tweet which said "I don't know whether I'll be alive until Saturday" or were you perhaps slightly exaggerating this tweet. 2nd sentence: She "couldn't handle the rejection" - so we're not able to be upset about something without being accused of not being able to "handle" it. That's sad. And I know it's something that you ladies are quite keen to brush over but it's my belief that there was a lot more going on in her life at that point to make her upset than just appearing in the dance off. She did not have a sore throat, she had pharyngitis. Symptoms of which include nausea, severe fatigue and fever. Ask anyone who has had pharyngitis and they will confirm to you that it is not just a sore throat. 3rd sentence: They were "trying to fool the public" - can I have the evidence which shows they set out with the intention of fooling the public? 4th sentence: Finally, a statement of absolute truth!! Though I think the word "cynical" could potentially be exchanged for a few others. |
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Oh please, who, including Georgia, said anything about it being 'life threatening'. But hey, just like the Daily Mail, why let the facts get in the way of your story?
This point has been argued out at long and tedious detail over several threads and I see no point in going over it again. |
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Just pointing out some of the falsehoods and unsubstantiated statements in this post:
1st sentence: Would you be able to find the tweet which said "I don't know whether I'll be alive until Saturday" or were you perhaps slightly exaggerating this tweet. 2nd sentence: She "couldn't handle the rejection" - so we're not able to be upset about something without being accused of not being able to "handle" it. That's sad. And I know it's something that you ladies are quite keen to brush over but it's my belief that there was a lot more going on in her life at that point to make her upset than just appearing in the dance off. She did not have a sore throat, she had pharyngitis. Symptoms of which include nausea, severe fatigue and fever. Ask anyone who has had pharyngitis and they will confirm to you that it is not just a sore throat. 3rd sentence: They were "trying to fool the public" - can I have the evidence which shows they set out with the intention of fooling the public? 4th sentence: Finally, a statement of absolute truth!! Though I think the word "cynical" could potentially be exchanged for a few others. |
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It's one thing an inexperienced 16 year old on X Factor doing or saying anything in a Doctor VT to get attention but I would expect a more mature, experienced celeb on Strictly to refuse if they don't want to come across as unprofessional.
If you're trying to demonstrate you can hack a West End run or tough filming schedule hamming up a common viral illness is not the best way to showcase yourself to people who might want to work with you. |
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If that is true then all the more reason not to agree to do silly VTs IMHO. Georgia's not the only one to have done it, I remember Letitia Deane's wobbly bottom lip about her sore throat. (I did quite like Letitia but the cold which turned into 'flu - not the same thing!) was annoying.
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Just pointing out some of the falsehoods and unsubstantiated statements in this post:
1st sentence: Would you be able to find the tweet which said "I don't know whether I'll be alive until Saturday" or were you perhaps slightly exaggerating this tweet. 2nd sentence: She "couldn't handle the rejection" - so we're not able to be upset about something without being accused of not being able to "handle" it. That's sad. And I know it's something that you ladies are quite keen to brush over but it's my belief that there was a lot more going on in her life at that point to make her upset than just appearing in the dance off. She did not have a sore throat, she had pharyngitis. Symptoms of which include nausea, severe fatigue and fever. Ask anyone who has had pharyngitis and they will confirm to you that it is not just a sore throat. 3rd sentence: They were "trying to fool the public" - can I have the evidence which shows they set out with the intention of fooling the public? 4th sentence: Finally, a statement of absolute truth!! Though I think the word "cynical" could potentially be exchanged for a few others. I only have respect for people like Jay and Kelly, keep your mouth shut and dance. |
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If that is true then all the more reason not to agree to do silly VTs IMHO. Georgia's not the only one to have done it, I remember Letitia Deane's wobbly bottom lip about her sore throat. (I did quite like Letitia but the cold which turned into 'flu - not the same thing!) was annoying.
"I've just kind of had the best time and I don't want it to end." "It's amazing to think people have supported me this far, I never thought people would pick up the phones to vote for me". So, given that, it's my opinion that regardless of whether she had been ill or not she would have been upset in that VT. Quote:
It's one thing an inexperienced 16 year old on X Factor doing or saying anything in a Doctor VT to get attention but I would expect a more mature, experienced celeb on Strictly to refuse if they don't want to come across as unprofessional.
If you're trying to demonstrate you can hack a West End run or tough filming schedule hamming up a common viral illness is not the best way to showcase yourself to people who might want to work with you. Secondly, I personally don't associate saying that you're ill with a lack of professionalism. If a requisite for a professional performer is that you have to hide your emotions about being ill then I find that quite a sad state of affairs. Quote:
We are honest in saying that we are cynical. You can't even accept that you are biased and then you bring this truth yard stick and come. How do you know what is the truth??. I am cynical and I do think she did try to manipulate so many situations and the played the victim. Only my opinion.
I only have respect for people like Jay and Kelly, keep your mouth shut and dance.
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Just pointing out some of the falsehoods and unsubstantiated statements in this post:
1st sentence: Would you be able to find the tweet which said "I don't know whether I'll be alive until Saturday" or were you perhaps slightly exaggerating this tweet. 2nd sentence: She "couldn't handle the rejection" - so we're not able to be upset about something without being accused of not being able to "handle" it. That's sad. And I know it's something that you ladies are quite keen to brush over but it's my belief that there was a lot more going on in her life at that point to make her upset than just appearing in the dance off. She did not have a sore throat, she had pharyngitis. Symptoms of which include nausea, severe fatigue and fever. Ask anyone who has had pharyngitis and they will confirm to you that it is not just a sore throat. 3rd sentence: They were "trying to fool the public" - can I have the evidence which shows they set out with the intention of fooling the public? 4th sentence: Finally, a statement of absolute truth!! Though I think the word "cynical" could potentially be exchanged for a few others. |
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To be fair to Lou, her post could apply to any couple over the last 13 series who have upgraded a slight sniffle to full blown 'Flu - it's not like we're spoiled for choice in that regard!
Quite! Anyone who milks something for all its worth gets to be irritating - Tom Chambers' wedding anyone? |
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Quite! Anyone who milks something for all its worth gets to be irritating - Tom Chambers' wedding anyone?
You'll be saying he went on honeymoon next!
Last edited by aggs : 27-05-2016 at 10:33. Reason: quote edited just for Lou :D |
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Did he get married
You'll be saying he went on honeymoon next! ![]() It's so painful to read ... sob |
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You'll be saying he went on honeymoon next! 