Originally Posted by andallthatjazz:
“"In a change to the format, the judges will make the final decision on who will leave the competition on Sundays."
I'm happy with this change....at least there will only be deserving finalists who get there based on merits not by mere popularity.”
But that is totally wrong supposition . It doesn't mean that at all .
The judges will decide which of the bottom two will go, the public chose the bottom 2 .
They may well have another situation such as picking between Emma and Louisa . The best dancers may well not get through on the public vote and have to dance again . We know that happens
Originally Posted by
dancingbearbear:
“Just a thought: if the judges are to be given more input into the result, how about making sure that they are all QUALIFIED to juge ballroom and latin?
”
Len is the only Ballroom judge , Karen Hardy is qualified

The others are choreographers .
Originally Posted by
SlinkyMalinky:
“Its Strictly Come Dancing, a light entertainment programme for the viewing public - its not The World Championships, or any other Dance event crucial to the dance world. I do enjoy listening to and learning interesting info re dances from the judges but I feel its essential to have the public involved in the elimination decisions, not just the judges.
Humph - this is all mega pants
. Like the ones I wear
”
I agee with all of this Slinky