Would you get rid of Bruce Forsyth as the presenter of S.C.D.?

Loads of my friends said that they don't watch the show because they find him annoying . But I think the show wouldn't be the same without him!

No i wouldnt get rid of brucie! He may have some bad jokes but he is a big part of the show and if he went it wouldnt be the same without him
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Bruce is perfect for the job, he's a national treasure. Hands orf!

Nobody finds his "comedy" lamer than I do but SCD has been a great success by any measure and Bruce is fully entitled to his share of the glory. I wouldn't be disappointed if he decided to retire but, equally, I wouldn't give him the boot.

NEVER!!! .

Don't like change!
It even takes me time to accept new celebs with the dancers Just about got used to Lilia with Darren not Aled!
Bruce is like comfy slippers!

There is no other presenter who I can think of replacing him with. I love his cheesy jokes and he has a rapport with everyone. And I thought he was hilarious in Generation Game.

Ludicrous suggestions I've heard are
Jonathon Ross- not half as funny as he thinks he is.
Vernon Kaye - what is TOTP not on offer?
Grahame norton - predictable sexual innuendos

And Lilia and Aled was sooo much better than Lilia with Darren

...also
Ian was better with denise and
Camilla was better with Roger.

Brucie is the star of the show! Replacing him is the craziest idea I've heard this year! Besides, on a show like this you need someone who can control the judges. You only have to look at X-Factor where Kate Thornton does a dismal job of keeping them all in line. Just imagine how much worse Arlene and co would be if Brucie wasn't there to sort them out!

no way unthinkable to ever replace him on SCD he has been at the top of the tree for my than 50 years. A true icon of show business. long may he continue

No NO NO NO NO and if your not too certain NOOOOOOOOOO.

Bruce may be only slightly older than his jokes, BUT there is no one alive who can handle a live broadcast like Bruce he has been doing it for 30 odd years and the very idea that any of the trained chimps that pass for tv presenters these days could ever hope to hold the whole SCD show together is laughable. The fact the BBC HAVE to rely on a man of his age and the not so seemless display of the show tells me that large scale live entertainment shows are a rapidly dieing art. And as viewers we will lose out when the likes of Bruce dissapear.......

I think Bruce is perfect for SCD and neither him or Tess should be replaced (l wasn't impressed when Natacha Kaplinsky had to cover)

I've been a huge Brucie fan over the years, but I think he and Tess are the weak part of the show, and I know that has put off several of my friends from watching it.

Bruce was chosen for his dancing ability too, though, and I can't think of anyone else at the moment who could take over.

Perhaps Anton but I don't know how good he would be at the live TV. I was at ROTY last week and Vernon did an excellent job of handling a live show.

I only find it funny when he's making jokes about his being old or ugly . Otherwise I think the presenters could be replaced.

Just caught up with his interview on ITT last week and was so impressed with his knowledge and his analysis of the show. Just can't see most of the presenters of today having that breadth of knowledge of what it takes to make a good TV show, and none of them could do the job he does.
He's amazing on his feet, keep up the dancing Bruce! - and while the jokes might be old or not always work, it's all self-deprecating.
It really wouldn't be the same without him (and that's not only cos I know his agent!!!!!! )

I think what a lot of people are forgeting is that IF someone replaced Bruce the would doubtless try to divert the attention away from the dancing and onto them.

Bruce is far too old a trooper to make the mistake of thinking SCD is about him. As for people being put off by him FFS, tell them to mute the sound when he is on if they find him so unbearable. You may not like his jokes but his professionalism and skill as live tv presenter is just not being appreciated by some.

H77 still convinced we will only appreciate what Bruce is doing when he does stop doing it.

I wouldn't call for his head but I wouldn't be upset if either him or Tess decided to call it a day. I would like to see Jane MacDonald taking over from Tess: In Strictly Ballroom Dancing she was excellent and although older than Tess, she still looked a glamourpuss in the dresses but also has a bit of wit about her.

I would like to see him go. I find his waffling and faffing irritating and his dancing isn't that great anymore either. I really don't mean to be offensive but I have never been a fan - he's always come across to me as quite conceited and I've never found him funny. I watch SCD in spite of him and would be delighted to see a new presenter - anyone will do!

Oh noooooooo...not Jane McDonald!!! She's...ugh! Whereas Tess is gorgeous, glamorous, a talented, classy presenter. Jane would lower the tone...sorry!

There is no topic that annoys me more than the recurrence of this one on these forums!

I've explained myself in detail many times before but Bruce is BY FAR the best man for the job. In fact, contrary to popular mood - he is HALF the reason i watch SCD. It would be a much lesser show without him.

I'm generally coming to the conclusion the some people who complain about him either (a) just don't 'get' what truly masterful presentation instincts are in a modern age all but completely bereft of natural presenters of Brucie's calibre, (b) simply MISUNDERSTAND the very essence of Strictly Come Dancing in mistakenly painting it as a serious dancing contest (c) have far too numb a sense of humour - anyone who finds Brucie's jokes cringe-worthy (i do, but i love that) and thinks Brucie doesn't know it or should be embarrassed by it is TOTALLY missing the point, or (d) simply need to LIGHTEN UP!

And just to dispell a few myths brought up in this thread. Firstly, Brucie wasn't chosen to present SCD - the whole format was developed around him as a vehicle for his return to prime time telly. Secondly, just about everyone's argument against him is immediately rendered void when they make alternative suggestions as to who should do the job. Vernon Kaye - third rate and tacky, Anton - fine for the 'in' crowd but not much of a draw for those who aren't already addicts, even still, adequate at best. And i can't believe someone has seriously mentioned Jane MacDonald. I laughed out loud at that one!

Brucie - dithers, stutters and all is a JOY to watch on the show. Long may he continue!

Sorry, Bruce is past his sell-by date. He thinks he is the main attraction, which annoys my household no end.

I 'get' Bruce Forsyth but it doesn't mean I enjoy his part of the show. And the suggestion of Jane MacDonald was in place of Tess and NOT Bruce .. I think she would have a good rapport with him .. Tess just looks uncomfortable.

Yes, i know the Jane MacDonald suggestion was instead of Tess and not Bruce - that was what made me laugh. I don't think Tess looks uncomfortable at all. She plays the disapproving, enthusiastic side-kick excellently. Jane MacDonald is far too tacky for the show.

Another gripe of mine had just been mentioned. People who say Brucie thinks he is the star of the show. Well, you know, he IS the biggest name on the show and he IS the main presenter. Thats two factors which, whether Brucie attempts to hog the limelight or not, automatically makes him the first point of focus for the show. Apart from occasionally talking over the judges, he does NOTHING which implies that he thinks the programme is all about him! This is an insane argument. He opens the show briefly and efficiently, he chairs the interaction between the judges and contestants and the links between VT clips. All these things need done, HENCE why TV shows bother having presenters in the first place.

Strictly Come Dancing isn't some mechanical dancing competition. Its a fully rounded light entertainment show first and foremost. The variety elements are much needed and the rickety sense of fun is it's trump card. Brucie gives us that and everyone in my house loves him for it.

I'm prepared to agree to disagree. Although i shall reiterate how glad I am that some of you lot aren't TV executives.

God not jane Macdonald give me a break

Leave bruce alone he's great I can't think of anyone else to do the show. But Tess could be replaced don't mind that

Leave "Strictly" exactly as it is. The two presenters, Bruce and Tess, are excellent, interract well together, are extremely professional and humourous and make the show delightful to watch. Yes, Brucie makes the odd mistake but his slight errors make him all the more endearing, considering how long he's been in the business and the joy he's brought to many a viewer as one of Britain's top light entertainers! These two - Tess and Bruce - work for me - Jane McDonald is nowhere near as classy as Tess, and she'd lower the tone of the show. Brucie will probably leave show business the way the brilliant Tommy Cooper did (and I don't mean that unkindly because it's the way most entertainers express their wish to go). Until that happens, leave well alone - we don't need a replacement for him just yet 'cos Brucie's good for SCD!

Exactly! Thank you!