Originally Posted by Shinyperson:
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I don't particularly want one of the highlights of my television year being dictated by the tabloids (which, let's face it, have caused the JS mess in the first place). We've always had the odd weaker dancer going through and getting slated by the judges both on and off screen - it's part of the pantomime and it drives up ratings and publicity.
This year has been ruined because people have lost sight of that.”
I know it's completely lame to quote my own post, but it was earlier this morning and kind of relates to what I want to say now -

sorry.
I just don't understand why people are so up in arms about the judges now. They weren't any more opinionated on SCD or in interviews about JS than they were about Bill, or Peter Schmeichel (sp?), or Kate or Fiona or any of the other many weaker dancers that have gone further than expected. Is it just because John is more endearing than the others?
To me, when the judges do these interviews they are doing it to advertise the show and to play devil's advocate. It gets people talking. It's part of the show. I don't doubt the producers are in on it. And, more importantly, it works!
I don't want to lose the judges (which we apparently won't), and I don't want it going all nicey nicey like the god awful DWTS. I like getting all frustrated when I see a weaker dancer progressing - it's a bit more fun than worrying if I'll still have a job next month
On a different note and in response to an earlier post - Craig, Arlene and Bruno, having spent many years in the dance industry, are more than qualified to talk about the "technique" of dancing - lines, posture etc.