I think its a little far to suggest that Brendan deliberatly try to sabotage her getting four tens in order to keep the public backing her.

Yes she did - not sure she was meant to though

I didn't see that - but I do think there is a big difference between an illegal move made my accident which should be classed just as a mistake - and an illegal moved choreographed into the dance which should be classed as cheating.

I remember last year someone did a lift by accident (one of the celebrities couldn't quite keep their foot on the ground or something) and Len pointed it out but said it was just an accident and didn't severly mark them down for it.

What we have to remember is that Kelly was aware of the three lifts and if she was sensible she should have refused to do it. Because, as has been said, SHE is the one who is being marked not Brendan. She seemed to think it was funny. Nobody was anywhere near them with that dance though. BTW these two are my favourites.

I think it was a mistake and I think Craig mentioned it.

As I've said before he's the choreographer not her. They footage showed her wanting to put moves in and him ignoring that. He has to take responsibilty. Anyway - if it was out of character it could be questioned more - but he always does this. I loved the dance - but it was completely overshawdowed by Brendan's rule breaking. Perhaps that was his intention.

I agree, Kaos. He certainly wasn't let off last year. Len and Bruno held it against him till the end. They were very spiteful. At least Arlene and Craig penalised him and drew a line underneath it.

After his ( Brendan ) mucking up last week, why deliberately do something knowing they would be marked down this week ???

I think Matt and Carol did an illegal lift by accident last year and they were penalised by some of the judges.

I agree that there is a difference between accidental and deliberate. What is really frustrating is that Brendan can choreograph really elegant ballroom (e.g. his foxtrot to "blue moon" with Claire last year and his dances with Natasha). So there is no need for him to add gimmicks especially since he has a good partner. Also would have liked to have seen more dancing in hold (like Matt and Flavia).

Oh by the way, I'vejust joined the forum and so "hello" to everyone!

Hello Vivacious Lady - welcome to the forum!

Yeah - Brendan can choreograph great dances. I actually loved his paso with Sarah (flash dance or not!) although he got a lot of stick for it! His ballroom ones are lovely too! - I think the best choreographers in general have to be Darren and Lillia though!

Just playing the devil's advocate

I know that Kate's lift was an accident, but knowing that she isn't very good at control was Anton a bit daft to do that move knowing that she would mess it up. I was definately a move that was crowd pleasing and one that would not involve kate doing much apart from keeping her feet on the floor

As much as Brendan is being critised for his cherography (sp?) was Anton a bit naive as well

im in america!! Didnt even see the lift but dont even care!! they got a ten!!

NEGATIVITY!!! *Blows rasberry*

Yes, Bruno was totally wrong to mark a 10, it makes a mockery of those sticking to the rules, and cheapens the competition.

Sorry, I know you love him, but he was a complete prat last night, and instead of getting the public on his side, he's hacking a lot of people off. It was a lovely routine, him and Kelly looked brilliant together, but with the lift right at the start I, and I suspect a lot of people, were concentrating more on waiting for the obvious third lift, instead of enjoying a really lovely routine.


Bruno was a complete idiot, I've always liked him, but right now I want him chucked off the panel, really looking forward to him attempting to justify the 10 on ITT

I don't think people are being negative. I think that when Brendan is good, he is very good and I want him to do well. However, like most other people, I'm puzzled as to why he felt he had to do three lifts. It seems to be almost self-destructive.

Bruno deserves criticism for ignoring the third lift. The judges have been particularly scathing about the general public and the way they vote, and so I would expect the judges to bring an appreciation of technique and awareness of rules to the job they do. i.e. otherwise what is it that differentiates them from the general public?

Austen1984. I agree Darren and Lillia are great choreographers. They are especially good at bringing out the best in their partners.

I would like to say (and this isn't aimed at you mossy even though I'm quoting you ) that I am a big Brendan fan and am one of the first people to get annoyed and angry at him when he's being a numpty and did get annoyed and angry at him last night...

The lift was wrong, he should have been punished, he should keep his gob shut and get on with dancing, ITT shouldn't bend to letting Kelly and Brendan on this week and totally ignore it...

BUT people are acting like Brendan demanded to have Brunos 10... Like it was actually Brendan and Kellys fault they got the 10... All the 'he's getting away with this' blah blah blah, yeah he might have but that was down to Bruno not Brendan... Craig said something along the lines that he'd give them a 10 and gave them an 8 so deducted points... YOU might not have liked the dance but it looks like the judges did bar the one lift so he lost marks for it... I do think giving him a REALLY low score would have served him right but 8s were fair...

Even Brendans biggest fans (and we're some of the most passionate fans around ) are annoyed if you look on his thread we've been totally p*ssed at it... But you have to separate the two moronic parts of last night...

Brendan-Idiot for the 3 lifts...
Bruno-Idiot for the 10... Brendan didn't force him to reward them for cheating, Bruno is just a moron...

Rant over ...

Made me gag ~ how patronising and arrogant.

Hi - I come at it from the opposite end - as a very vehement NON Brendan fan - but I agree with you!

Brendan's at fault for one thing, Bruno for another!

Here here! well said Kaos

Totally agree Kaos - very well said

Brendan put in an extra lift to keep himself and Kelly in the headlines and to maintain his 'bad boy' image - looks like it has done the trick!

I agree that Brendan was an idiot and asking for trouble when he put in 3 lifts. Then Bruno was a complete fool for giving them a 10!

However, it's a Saturday night TV show and I'm up for a bit of naughtiness, ranting and diva-like strops as long as it's entertaining.

If I don't like what someone does, I don't have to vote for them or even watch them if it comes to that!

In total agreement with you Kaos.

You would have thought he would have done a much better lift though wouldn't you? Weird!