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Old 27-11-2016, 21:37
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definatley well overstayed his welcome& finally it can be a DANCING contest
Lol, it's NEVER been a dancing contest!!
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Old 27-11-2016, 21:38
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Very emotional departure. I'm really going to miss them; Ed really brightened up my saturday evenings. He was my joint favourite with Danny from week 1 and I'm so glad they both lasted till week 10 👍
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Old 27-11-2016, 21:45
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I think the end of the show was the most genuine moment on tv for some time - the joy they had at dancing (even if he wasn't that great at it), the real respect Ed and Katya had for each other and the realisation that they weren't going to dance together again, and the affection that the other contestants obviously had for him.

If anyone had told me I would have had a lump in my throat at Ed Balls leaving Strictly even half and hour ago I would have laughed at them

Just goes to show the best moments can't be scripted - even in reality tv, real emotion will win every time!
So true. I really will miss them. Katya genuinely adored working with Ed, you could see that. A really magical partnership and Danny was completely right about Ed Balls being the most remembered part of Strictly this series (and Katya too hopefully!). Well done guys!
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Old 27-11-2016, 21:50
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Ed was very gracious and kind in his exit and I do admire how he's tackled the show - he's always thrown himself into it and he's never treated it as a joke. He really did try hard and he really wasn't that terrible and I don't begrudge him for getting this far. Katya clearly loved working with him which is always a great testament to the celeb.

And nothing in 2016 has made me laugh until I was crying like his salsa. Thanks Ed!
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Old 27-11-2016, 22:02
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For all of Ed's technical weaknesses and dance limitations the admiration I have for him is immense.
He fully committed himself to both the spirit and performance of every dance. And entertainment value wise he imo is the best there has ever been on SCD.
He and Katya tried their utmost to execute as much content as possible. Ok so it was not the height of technical mastery but he fully engaged in every style of dance required of him. He took the process seriously but also had a laugh and a lot of fun at the same time.
For me he struck the perfect balance.
From a dance technique point of view he could have gone out weeks ago but he defied exit through capturing the spirit of every dance in a remarkable fashion.
Of all the 'entertainer' type celebs to have competed I would say Ed is the one I have appreciated the most.
His dignity in exit is superceded only by his honesty of endeavour and I thank him for that. He should absolutely walk away with his head held high.
Well done Sir.
This in bundles
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Old 27-11-2016, 22:17
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definatley well overstayed his welcome& finally it can be a DANCING contest
Yeah, just Ore and Judge and Cloudier to get rid of and then the trained semi pro stage school brats can thrill you with their extensive experience in dance .

Well done Ed and Katya , superb Saturday entertainment that will be missed .
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Old 27-11-2016, 22:18
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For all of Ed's technical weaknesses and dance limitations the admiration I have for him is immense.
He fully committed himself to both the spirit and performance of every dance. And entertainment value wise he imo is the best there has ever been on SCD.
He and Katya tried their utmost to execute as much content as possible. Ok so it was not the height of technical mastery but he fully engaged in every style of dance required of him. He took the process seriously but also had a laugh and a lot of fun at the same time.
For me he struck the perfect balance.
From a dance technique point of view he could have gone out weeks ago but he defied exit through capturing the spirit of every dance in a remarkable fashion.
Of all the 'entertainer' type celebs to have competed I would say Ed is the one I have appreciated the most.
His dignity in exit is superceded only by his honesty of endeavour and I thank him for that. He should absolutely walk away with his head held high.
Well done Sir.
Well said. At the beginning, I would never have thought it possible he could do as well as he has done, and if anyone is in any doubt about how far he has come, just look at the "Ed & Katya - First Steps" video, or remember how totally out of his comfort zone he was in week 1.

It may now be over, but the Ed & Katya partnership will long be remembered with much affection by me.

Most of all now, I just hope Katya will be back next year and that she has another great run, whoever she is paired with. She's a great teacher and has never tried to hide her partner from the required dance technique.
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Old 27-11-2016, 22:24
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For all of Ed's technical weaknesses and dance limitations the admiration I have for him is immense.
He fully committed himself to both the spirit and performance of every dance. And entertainment value wise he imo is the best there has ever been on SCD.
He and Katya tried their utmost to execute as much content as possible. Ok so it was not the height of technical mastery but he fully engaged in every style of dance required of him. He took the process seriously but also had a laugh and a lot of fun at the same time.
For me he struck the perfect balance.
From a dance technique point of view he could have gone out weeks ago but he defied exit through capturing the spirit of every dance in a remarkable fashion.
Of all the 'entertainer' type celebs to have competed I would say Ed is the one I have appreciated the most.
His dignity in exit is superceded only by his honesty of endeavour and I thank him for that. He should absolutely walk away with his head held high.
Well done Sir.
Great post - I take my hat off to you sir and raise my glass.
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Old 27-11-2016, 22:25
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I think the end of the show was the most genuine moment on tv for some time - the joy they had at dancing (even if he wasn't that great at it), the real respect Ed and Katya had for each other and the realisation that they weren't going to dance together again, and the affection that the other contestants obviously had for him.

If anyone had told me I would have had a lump in my throat at Ed Balls leaving Strictly even half and hour ago I would have laughed at them

Just goes to show the best moments can't be scripted - even in reality tv, real emotion will win every time!
I agree with this. I'm no fan of Ed and thought he should have gone weeks ago (though can't deny some of his dances did make me laugh, and I really did admire his hard work and attempts to learn the proper technique), but I was really touched by his goodbye, it was so clear how much he has loved the experience, and I saw the same joy I get every time I dance. It was lovely
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Old 27-11-2016, 22:32
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They were OK in the first 2-3 weeks but they should have gone many weeks ago so glad their out!
Couldn't agree more. It was as daft as the John Sergeant episode who at least had the sense to see what was going on!
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Old 27-11-2016, 22:56
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At the beginning, I would never have thought it possible he could do as well as he has done, and if anyone is in any doubt about how far he has come, just look at the "Ed & Katya - First Steps" video, or remember how totally out of his comfort zone he was in week 1.

It may now be over, but the Ed & Katya partnership will long be remembered with much affection by me.

Most of all now, I just hope Katya will be back next year and that she has another great run, whoever she is paired with. She's a great teacher and has never tried to hide her partner from the required dance technique.
Ditto
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Old 27-11-2016, 23:12
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I'll miss Ed and Katya. I'm now working Sat nights so will probably not bother with iPlayer. Danny, Ore and Louise leave me cold (esp Danny being almost perfect since the start). JR is grating with his fawning and I think Claudia won't make the top three. Going by recent comments including Darcey's, they'd have got rid of Ed even if he was against someone making mistakes throughout. It's time everyone was treated fairly with no one lumped into the joke act category.
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Old 27-11-2016, 23:15
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I thought it was a very sincere goodbye speech on both sides and perhaps I'm getting soft in my old age but I believed Katya when she said what a nice man Ed is. They seemed popular with the others as well.
I'm going to really miss these two in the remaining weeks but probably the right time to go before it all turned sour.
Well done Ed!
Ooooh Aaaah!!
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Old 27-11-2016, 23:26
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Ed may not have been the most accomplished dancer but the routines Katya devised and that they performed together are among the most memorable and entertaining ever on Strictly.

His absolute commitment to doing his best and his truly superb characterisations made him an exceptional entertainer and for that reason, he will be regarded with great regard and fondness. He will make this series of Strictly a great deal more memorable than Danny will, despite lifting the Glitterball as he undoubtedly will.

Although never one to share his politics, I always had an inkling that a nice man lurked behind those twinkly eyes... and this was the proof of it.

Ed and Katya are the undisputed stars of Strictly 2016, regardless of the result of the final.
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Old 27-11-2016, 23:52
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...Although never one to share his politics...
Why do so many people put this bit in as a qualifier, as if there would be something wrong with supporting him politically? What relevance does it have anyway?
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Old 28-11-2016, 00:39
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Why do so many people put this bit in as a qualifier, as if there would be something wrong with supporting him politically? What relevance does it have anyway?
My remark was actually more about MY perception of him and my own differing politics - not a comment about whether other people should support him politically or not.

There's nothing wrong with supporting him politically at all. However it is probably fair to say that there are some people who make assumptions about the character of a person based upon little more than their political persuasion. So they may think that just because someone is a Tory - or an SNP member, they cannot possibly be a nice person. Or they may think that someone MUST be OK because they have shared politics with them.

A lot of people wrote Ed Balls off as "an idiot" because they had no respect for him politically and on that basis would also refuse to acknowledge anything positive about him during his time on Strictly. On the other hand, I think a lot of other people have seen a completely different side to him as a result of the past few weeks and public perception of him has probably been enhanced as a result.
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Old 28-11-2016, 00:49
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My remark was actually more about MY perception of him and my own differing politics - not a comment about whether other people should support him politically or not.

There's nothing wrong with supporting him politically at all. However it is probably fair to say that there are some people who make assumptions about the character of a person based upon little more than their political persuasion. So they may think that just because someone is a Tory - or an SNP member, they cannot possibly be a nice person. Or they may think that someone MUST be OK because they have shared politics with them.

A lot of people wrote Ed Balls off as "an idiot" because they had no respect for him politically and on that basis would also refuse to acknowledge anything positive about him during his time on Strictly. On the other hand, I think a lot of other people have seen a completely different side to him as a result of the past few weeks and public perception of him has probably been enhanced as a result.
I understand what you mean about making assumptions about people because of their political persuasion and then being pleasantly surprised. It just comes across as posters feeling the need to assure other posters that they don't like Ed's politics, before they praise him for something else. It's a bit like how people would say, 'I'm not a Tory, but...' fifteen years ago. A sign of the times I guess.
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Old 28-11-2016, 00:50
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I don't think the right one went this week, I didn't enjoy watching Rob Rinder dance the rhumba at all - i could not see how he was better than Ed. Ed had the entertainment factor, but I felt sure that as soon as he was in the DO the judges would boot him out - he was just too popular with the voters. The entertainment aspect will certainly take a nose dive now.
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Old 28-11-2016, 00:57
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I don't think the right one went this week, I didn't enjoy watching Rob Rinder dance the rhumba at all - i could not see how he was better than Ed. Ed had the entertainment factor, but I felt sure that as soon as he was in the DO the judges would boot him out - he was just too popular with the voters. The entertainment aspect will certainly take a nose dive now.
I agree; I think Strictly is probably over for me. I cannot abide looking at Robert Rinder's tortured facial expressions and the smug factor of Danny and Louise is starting to grate. Claudia and Ore I can take or leave.
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Old 28-11-2016, 01:10
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This week the swishing skirt of Katya's dress seemed to get in the way, weighing her down (not literally, of course) and masking their legs. I felt that the dance therefore lost its wow factor and that fewer of the public might be moved to save them.

Ed has been the weakest dancer but, allowing for his unathletic and ungraceful physique, I thought he showed promise and I'd like to have seen more of him and Katya. What a lovely couple.
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Old 28-11-2016, 01:16
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Well done Ed and Katya, I've enjoyed watching you.

What's been good, is that while their dances have been highly entertaining,

1) Ed has learned far more "proper" dance steps than the other "comedy contestants" who get on a roll, his dances are recognisable as a Tango, QS etc, which can't be said about any of the Sergeant or Widdicombe dances

2) He's been dancing almost as much as Katya in their routines, it's not the duff celebrity standing on the spot, while the professional does all the dancing (and in a distracting costume) situation that has sometimes happened with the comedy contestants.

Thus their place in the last 6 was fully deserved.
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Old 28-11-2016, 01:25
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Ed may not have been the most accomplished dancer but the routines Katya devised and that they performed together are among the most memorable and entertaining ever on Strictly.

His absolute commitment to doing his best and his truly superb characterisations made him an exceptional entertainer and for that reason, he will be regarded with great regard and fondness. He will make this series of Strictly a great deal more memorable than Danny will, despite lifting the Glitterball as he undoubtedly will.

Although never one to share his politics, I always had an inkling that a nice man lurked behind those twinkly eyes... and this was the proof of it.

Ed and Katya are the undisputed stars of Strictly 2016, regardless of the result of the final.
I agree, in fact I would go further, I did not like him at all as a politician. Changed my mind completely, away from politics he comes across as a really nice chap and he really put his all into every dance. To me his piece de restistance has got to be Gangnam Style, absolutely brilliant!
I am disappointed he has gone, I never did think he would actually win but I just hope it is not Danny. You may as well have someone like Vincent Simone come back to compete.
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Old 28-11-2016, 01:35
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Ed was fantastic. I was sad to see him go.

Of course he wasn't the best dancer in the competition, far from it, but the effort he put in, and the routines he did every week, were just a joy to watch. He just totally embraced the whole mad Strictly experience in a way that I don't think many people would have expected. His mad scientist routine and Gangnam Style were two of the most entertaining routines I have ever seen on Strictly.

The speech he made at the end towards Katya was quite touching. You could see he meant it. He's had a great time, and he's entertained the public. He was not a rubbish dancer, he was far better than that. Sometimes I think he wasn't given much credit by the judges for his routines, and that was unfair. If they just want to make Strictly a show for a lot of youngsters, pop stars, actors, and "stage school brats", although I'm not keen on that term, then fine. But it'll be a much less entertaining show.

But if they're going to have older celebrities in it who have little or no dance experience in it, then they should be given credit when they're improving, and do a good routine.

Arguably Ed has gone at the right time, for him and for the show.. He lasted much longer than was expected, and in my opinion it was fully merited. Had he got much further, however, the BBC might have started to get worried that the credibility of the show was at risk, after all he was bottom of the judges' scoreboard nearly every week, usually by a considerable margin. It might have been a bit embarrassing if he'd got to the final and the others are getting 10s and he's still only getting 6s and 7s (and possibly less from Craig).

As Danny said, Strictly 2016 was Ed Balls. No question. I have much less interest in it now he's out.

Blimey, I've gone on a bit.
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Old 28-11-2016, 02:27
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I looked forward to Ed & Katya every week, what a dancer Katya is if she gets a ringer she'll be amazing to watch.
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Old 28-11-2016, 07:38
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I actually thought Ed and Katya were better than Judge Rinder and Oksana in the DO but Ed was a gonna regardless.
I shed a tear on their leaving. Well done to the pair of them.
I thought so too.
Ed had remedied the 'hunched' shoulders and it was actually a decent performance of the tango.
I felt the same about Greg's dance off performance last week.

While I do think Ed couldn't have handled 2 dances and probably this week was the best time to go, I will miss watching Ed and Katya's journey from zero to ........... ?

Well done those two, they did themselves proud.
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