Originally Posted by PinkGlitter:
“I think having the judges choose from the final two is definitely a good idea, as it prevents people like Fiona Phillips staying in the show at the expense of other, better, dancers.”
But that's who - or what people are voting for, isn't it. If the judges haven't worked out by now that them giving a couple a hard time = that couple staying in longer then there's no hope for them
When it comes down to it, and the reason most people watch it, is that it's good, family Saturday night entertainment for Charity, and if people are spending their money on either their favourite contestant or favourite dancer to keep them in, then that decision should be honoured.
In the long run, what is the benefit in terms of income generation, of having someone who is unpopular with the voters and not getting the votes staying over someone who - although in the bottom 2 - can rake in far more in revenue even though technically not as competent dance wise? All the winners have been deserving and a few rouge results along the way just add to the show (and that is speaking as someone who has never really forgiven Julian for being in the final over Aled

).
I just hope they don't regret taking that element of unpredictability away from the show.