Apparently the 4 judges are demanding an increase in their
£60 000 fees for the series.

They were happy to accept it at the start but now think that they are the stars of the show.It has been apparent as the series has gone on they seem to think they are more important than the dancers, especially that dope Len.

If they insist in their demands then get rid of them. There are lots of dance judges out there who are better than this self opinionated gang of four.
They were OK when keeping a role in the background but when they want the show built around them it's time to say
NO.

Apparently? Where is the article or interview then?

Daily Mail...therefore I don't know if I believe it!!

If it's true then they should be careful, they are not above the show and they're not particularly popular with many viewers this year.

Here's the article:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1773

Relevant bits are:

Shrug.

It sounds like a press release done by their PR guys to increase pressure on pay negotiations.

There's usually a pay dispute after the 5th year of a series, I think a lot of contracts are pay-locked for 5 years, then if the series is wildly successful, the negotiations start. Standard sort of stuff.

I'm not keen on any of these 'judges' in general....but if they can blag a six figure salary for being a bit sh1t then good luck to them I say.

I think they deserve it well two of them do anyway.

I totally agree with you. If true, this offers an excellent opportunity for the BBC to get rid of all four before the next series, a move which I think would be popular with the public.

How much do the professional dancers get paid for Strictly?

Hasn't the sum £25 000 been quoted for both pro dancers and celebrities?

After this week, I suspect you'd find street parties celebrating their demise. Len's especially.

I would love to see Len replaced but sadly I think it's unlikely.

So the Judges are currently paid more than a couple's combined salary. I'd say the Judges have got a good deal in that case then.

£60 000 for three months work - not to mention the spin offs! They're not irreplaceable...
X- factor is on a commercial staion so the money can be more easily afforded. You can't compare the two.

Dancing with the stars and their media hype has gone to their heads, I hate it when the judges become bigger than the stars of the show - GET RID.

So our licence fees are paying for them, and they turn around and slag the public off in the press.
Also I thought this show was about raising money for charity? I don't mind the pros getting paid, but the judges believe their own hype now.

You're not kidding. The couples have to work hard all week for as long as they're in and the judges have one or maybe two slots on ITT in the week, along with one day at the filming.

Cushy number!

totally agree - a change would be welcomed - preferably judges who show more respect for their audience

For the damages they have made (especially Len Goodman) to SCD, I would expect them to repay the money and be sacked. Pay rise, in their dream

Question: why is blatant sexism (a la Len Goodman) more acceptable than blatant racism? If he keeps his job, it would appear that it is.

just wondering;

how much does everyone on strictly earn eg. pros, judges, presenters and celebs???

The whole cult of certain TV people being overpaid when there are other people could do their jobs just as well really annoys me.

I think it would be great if rather than getting a rise all the judges were sacked and replaced - I bet there's loads of interesting, fresh people out there who could do a great job. And we'd all have forgotten them within weeks!

Good point. The judges seem (if we can believe the article) to be claiming responsibility for success of the brand. They just happened to get lucky.

The BBC should call the judges bluff! I am sure that the show would continue to be very successful if they change one, two or even all of the judges.

After their performance so far they should have a reduction in fees instead of an increase.
Len especially is a pain, he said to MattD " there were a few foot faults in that routine but we wont worry about that". How can you ignore faults.

I admit it's been close so far but hope Alesha prevails,
she deserves it.

Exactly - well said.