Originally Posted by Lou_Black:
“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.”
Contrary to seemingly popular opinion on here, the VT was not entirely focused on the doctor. Indeed, the times at which she seems to get most upset is not when talking about being ill but when talking about potentially leaving the competition. As proof here's two points at which she was visibly upset and what she was saying at the time -
"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.
Originally Posted by Ochre:
“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.”
Again, I point out that the doctor only appeared for just over 5 seconds in a VT which lasted around 2 minutes so to call it the "doctor VT" is a little inaccurate in my opinion.
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.
Originally Posted by Sarah777:
“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.”
Where did I claim to be bringing the truth. I was pointing out factual inaccuracies and unsubstantiated statements in your post.