He was pretty angry about it and in fairness so was I. It made Jan Ravens behaviour later even more petty and annoying.

Is this highbrow enough for you?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/strictly-come-dancing/

Here too:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlyc...b-5e932f60e16f

The same news as appeared in the Sun and Mail, shows up the pathetic snobbery on this thread - where's that rolleyes smiley when you need it?

And just to keep this thread on topic (no racism agenda, no mention of the celeb who walked out recently) I am not a fan of Brendan but wish him a speedy recovery and hope he is back on Strictly soon.

I suppose if everyone did get sick they could, in theory, miss a week as they are one dancer down. In a way its surprising that in the hothouse environment more people don't go down with infections. I do hope Brendan is doing okay.

That is a wise decision. If he came back after such a time away we would notice even more how doddery he has become. I always thought that he stayed a couple of years too long and that his performances became quite embarrassing. He should enjoy his retirement

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articl...ry-bug-reports
BBC denies mystery bug.

that proves it, it's a conspiracy!!!

Well I lay blame at Aliona's door, I don't know what is she like sitting over there in Miami with her voodoo dolls and evil eye.