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the Clifton show.....
i really can't take to these 3, nor do i know which one i dislike most.
Kevin...overdoes everything from his dancing to his way over the top celebration on learning this years partner. Joanne.....loves the Camera, loves herself. Karen...just don't like her and i'm not even sure why. |
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Aw, IMO Jo is fantastic. When she didn't get a partner last year, there was no sulking or attitude, she just got on with her job and was a real asset standing in for Karen on Choreography Corner. She's in my top three current female pros for sure, along with Natalie and Oti. (No offence to the others, especially the new pros who we don't know yet...)
For me Kevin and Karen are as valuable as big characters as they are as dancers. The Cliftons generally bring a great deal to the show. Never been able to understand the Jordans' dislike of them, or the forum's targetting of them. |
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Aw, IMO Jo is fantastic. When she didn't get a partner last year, there was no sulking or attitude, she just got on with her job and was a real asset standing in for Karen on Choreography Corner. She's in my top three current female pros for sure, along with Natalie and Oti. (No offence to the others, especially the new pros who we don't know yet...)
For me Kevin and Karen are as valuable as big characters as they are as dancers. The Cliftons generally bring a great deal to the show. Never been able to understand the Jordans' dislike of them, or the forum's targetting of them. With the added observation that Karen is always very gracious when she's paired with a duffer rather than getting all mardy about it. (I can think of some other pros over the years who weren't quite as gracious.) In fact, she had great partnerships with her less able partners. I admire that in Karen, and in Natalie, too. |
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Aw, IMO Jo is fantastic. When she didn't get a partner last year, there was no sulking or attitude, she just got on with her job and was a real asset standing in for Karen on Choreography Corner. She's in my top three current female pros for sure, along with Natalie and Oti. (No offence to the others, especially the new pros who we don't know yet...)
For me Kevin and Karen are as valuable as big characters as they are as dancers. The Cliftons generally bring a great deal to the show. Never been able to understand the Jordans' dislike of them, or the forum's targetting of them. And it seems to be fine to have other married couples on the show, but somehow it's a 'Clifton show' with Kevin, Jo and Karen. |
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^^^ This.
With the added observation that Karen is always very gracious when she's paired with a duffer rather than getting all mardy about it. (I can think of some other pros over the years who weren't quite as gracious.) In fact, she had great partnerships with her less able partners. I admire that in Karen, and in Natalie, too. Glad she's got a contender this year. |
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Aw, IMO Jo is fantastic. When she didn't get a partner last year, there was no sulking or attitude, she just got on with her job and was a real asset standing in for Karen on Choreography Corner. She's in my top three current female pros for sure, along with Natalie and Oti. (No offence to the others, especially the new pros who we don't know yet...)
For me Kevin and Karen are as valuable as big characters as they are as dancers. The Cliftons generally bring a great deal to the show. Never been able to understand the Jordans' dislike of them, or the forum's targetting of them. |
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I completely agree. I think all 3 are a huge positive part of the show. Their celebs love them, even years later they keep in touch. All 3 have their own positive qualities, IMO one of the most important is, that they make the experience fun and amazing for their celebs.
And it seems to be fine to have other married couples on the show, but somehow it's a 'Clifton show' with Kevin, Jo and Karen. |
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AJ who is from another dancing family has a brother Curtis who is in Burn The Floor - if he turns up at some point I doubt AJ would get the flack the Cliftons are
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These Clifton threads - pro and anti - are becoming seriously repetitive. Can we stop now, please? Pretty please?
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Aw, IMO Jo is fantastic. When she didn't get a partner last year, there was no sulking or attitude, she just got on with her job and was a real asset standing in for Karen on Choreography Corner. She's in my top three current female pros for sure, along with Natalie and Oti. (No offence to the others, especially the new pros who we don't know yet...)
For me Kevin and Karen are as valuable as big characters as they are as dancers. The Cliftons generally bring a great deal to the show. Never been able to understand the Jordans' dislike of them, or the forum's targetting of them. We should be supporting home grown talent and they all come over as genuinely supportive, friendly and imho very likeable.
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i really can't take to these 3, nor do i know which one i dislike most.
Kevin...overdoes everything from his dancing to his way over the top celebration on learning this years partner. Joanne.....loves the Camera, loves herself. Karen...just don't like her and i'm not even sure why. This again.
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Aw, IMO Jo is fantastic. When she didn't get a partner last year, there was no sulking or attitude, she just got on with her job and was a real asset standing in for Karen on Choreography Corner. She's in my top three current female pros for sure, along with Natalie and Oti. (No offence to the others, especially the new pros who we don't know yet...)
For me Kevin and Karen are as valuable as big characters as they are as dancers. The Cliftons generally bring a great deal to the show. Never been able to understand the Jordans' dislike of them, or the forum's targetting of them. I will never understand the dislike and contempt the Jordans have for them either - they all seem like lovely people |
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Aw, IMO Jo is fantastic. When she didn't get a partner last year, there was no sulking or attitude, she just got on with her job and was a real asset standing in for Karen on Choreography Corner. She's in my top three current female pros for sure, along with Natalie and Oti. (No offence to the others, especially the new pros who we don't know yet...)
For me Kevin and Karen are as valuable as big characters as they are as dancers. The Cliftons generally bring a great deal to the show. Never been able to understand the Jordans' dislike of them, or the forum's targetting of them. There are quite a few married couples now, it's nice that it is becoming more of a family affair. Perhaps it will stop some of the media nonsense - well maybe! |
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i don't mind Karen but i don't like Kevin or Joanne.
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These Clifton threads - pro and anti - are becoming seriously repetitive. Can we stop now, please? Pretty please?
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Didn't take to Karen in her first year at all and felt she did Nicky Byrne a disservice. However, with her graciousness and good-natured attitude to less able celebs since she has gradually grown on me.
To be honest, I find Jo quite annoying as a person but that takes nothing away from her credentials as a dancer and expert - she deserves her place on the show. Never had a problem with Kevin...(runs and hides!) |
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Oh, another Clifton bashing thread. How original. *yawns* Quote:
AJ who is from another dancing family has a brother Curtis who is in Burn The Floor - if he turns up at some point I doubt AJ would get the flack the Cliftons are
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Oh, another Clifton bashing thread. How original.
*yawns* I don't know bendymixer, hell hath no fury like DS posters with a grudge to bear... |
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another James Jordan fan thread (anti-Cliftons)! zzzzzz!
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I have no idea where all the venom comes from and am really uncomfortable about it.
could also possibly have something to do with Kevin have 4 contenders in 4 years........... tbh I have no clue! I like them and, like you, I have no idea where the venom comes from or why I find Kevin a bit "full on" at times but hey, *shrug* thats Kevin
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Since we're talking about Cliftons, Karen and Kevin were on Mr & Mrs All Stars, snd they were so funny.
http://youtu.be/atQ9HilBcAQ |
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Oh, another Clifton bashing thread. How original.
*yawns* I don't know bendymixer, hell hath no fury like DS posters with a grudge to bear... |
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I get the impression that some people feel the Cliftons are "taking over" because there are 3 of them............
could also possibly have something to do with Kevin have 4 contenders in 4 years........... tbh I have no clue! I like them and, like you, I have no idea where the venom comes from or why I find Kevin a bit "full on" at times but hey, *shrug* thats Kevin ![]() Karen is very similar in her over exuberance too which I find off putting though I think they are probably very nice people IRL and probably great fun so I have nothing against them other than I just do not enjoy them on the show.Jo sems Ok to me and her enthusiasm seems pretty normal and she is far more likeable and a better dancer than Karen and Kevin imo. Also I do think it time that Kevin got a duffer, 4 competent celebs in a row seems a tad unfair and I would like to see him gone before the final just so I can enjoy a Kevin free zone for once.
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i don't mind Karen but i don't like Kevin or Joanne.
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These Clifton threads - pro and anti - are becoming seriously repetitive. Can we stop now, please? Pretty please?
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