In response to the thread asking the queation, let's see what FMs think.

I hope he stays.

Glad I eventually found how to post a poll!

Absolutely.

Yes - at least a week or two longer at least

Definitely, just done a FB post as to why I am supporting him

I'll be gutted if he goes.

A definite NO - he's embarrassing. The "dad dancing" is getting beyond a joke. He outstayed his welcome weeks ago.

Based on tonight, yes

I totally agree.

Yes! Tonight showed his improvement and he did well.

I don't think so

If the public want him there then absolutely.

He's not my choice but it is an entertainment show and plenty still find him entertaining.

Thoroughly enjoyed his quick step. Ed's becoming less of the joke act each week and showing real improvement. He's popular so has every right to remain for as long as possible. Let's see how far he can progress.

You should have just PM'ed me - after all, I have posted 'a few' in my time!!!

In answer to your question, he absolutely should stay as he represents what Strictly is all about: non-dancers on a learning experience whilst simultaneously providing entertainment.

If people are voting for him Off course he should. If fans of other people don't vote enough then that's their problem, not Eds

Should only go when he is in the dance off. No resignations please.

I am probably one of Edwards biggest critics, but hell no he shouldn't go. It's not his fault that some folk are bathing in double standards form one year to the next.

I haven't voted for Ed this series (though I have voted for the Judge, who I know many regard as another duffer) but I absolutely think he should stay. He is improving and I enjoy watching him more than some of the other more naturally talented dancers.
One of the episodes on Strictly that irritated me most was when John Sergeant left on the grounds that he thought he might win. That's really not in the spirit of the show at all - plus I think he was deluded. He'd have been out well before the final.

Almost everyone improved tonight, so he was still bottom by a mile. It's getting beyond a joke now.

Ed gets better every week and his performances are genuine, unlike some of the awful joke candidates who have been foisted upon strictly over the years. I think he has a couple more weeks left in the show

Ed has far more charisma than that gymnast Louis, who actually lifted the glitterball because everybody was voing for Flavia. His technique far far beyond that of John Sergeant or Russell Grant, he's better on his feet than the ponderous ladies of yesteryear and he is actually partnering his lady, rather than being an egomaniac unfunny star.

Surprised that Blackpool was mentioned tonight, but Ed would himself agree that that would be about his limit. Hopefully there's a good ballroom dance he could go out on.

NO

Congrats to him on improving each week, however, the others are so much better & I feel if any of them go before he does, it will be an injustice. Cannot see Ed leaving yet though so I'll have to bite my tongue.

He has improved but I still can't understand why he is still here.

He is improving in ballroom at least, so let him get to Blackpool, but after that it should be about the quality of the dancing, and in that respect he, Greg, Laura and Judge Rinder are lagging behind the rest in one of the disciplines at least, if not both.

Not really sure if he should ...but I REALLY hope he does, so voted Yes!!!