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Old 28-11-2008, 16:56
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It's been published in Darren's book, also it's been said I'm sure on ITT in the past. It's well documented. Darren got something like over 3million votes out of 5million on the final.
Thank you! I had heard about this before. I just thought I was missing something in CarolUK's calculation thread because of the way the last paragraph reads to me, as it doesn't mention about how the public vote was made up ( the 3/5 million bit)!
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Old 28-11-2008, 17:06
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I had rooted for Colin all the series, and when I saw that dance I was horrified. I just knew that could well mean they wouldn't win. I just couldn't believe it...
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Old 28-11-2008, 18:14
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Put your fingers in front of your eyes and watch if you dare!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-_ceoJYufg

Luckily, the clip is really bad quality!!
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Old 28-11-2008, 18:24
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Put your fingers in front of your eyes and watch if you dare!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-_ceoJYufg

Luckily, the clip is really bad quality!!
I'm sorry, i tried to watch it but only managed 33 seconds, shaking my head throughout. It brought back too many bad memories.
I'll try again later.
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Old 28-11-2008, 18:28
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The bit where they clump on stage with dolls attached does make me snigger every time I watch it, sorry
I'm interested to see what she puts together if they get to the final, since her specialty is Ballroom, and most show dances have been Latin based.
I would absolutely love to see a really top notch ballroom showdance, if Austin gets to the final it would make sense since his ballroom is stronger than his latin anyway. I've seen some ballroom routines by professionals which create such a lovely atmosphere that I really think that sort of thing could win it for the right contestant.
It's been published in Darren's book, also it's been said I'm sure on ITT in the past. It's well documented. Darren got something like over 3million votes out of 5million on the final.
When I watch the series three final though, something like two million votes were cast between the end of Colin's showdance and the lines closing, so in theory there might have been time for Colin to turn it around if he'd done an amazing showdance and Darren had sucked.
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Old 28-11-2008, 19:25
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Put your fingers in front of your eyes and watch if you dare!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-_ceoJYufg

Luckily, the clip is really bad quality!!
I managed 20 seconds before my stomach started lurching. I've ordered a pizza so it better calm down soon.
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Old 28-11-2008, 20:02
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it was the first time my dad commented on Strictly, he came in whilst Colin and Erin danced with their dolls and said "oh dear they've blown it!"
it was painful to watch wasnt it!
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Old 28-11-2008, 20:23
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Put your fingers in front of your eyes and watch if you dare!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-_ceoJYufg

Luckily, the clip is really bad quality!!
I daren't watch it, it would make me cry! The stupid thing is instead of being mad with Erin I have spent the last six years being livid with Lilia, for being so loveable that that up himself oaf won!
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Old 29-11-2008, 15:59
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The stupid thing is instead of being mad with Erin I have spent the last six years being livid with Lilia, for being so loveable that that up himself oaf won!
I felt the same way...I took against Lilia after her win with Darren G for no reason... though the love is returning

Poor Colin and Erin. I rooted for Zoe and Ian that year but when they were knocked out I was so sure Colin would win up until that dance. Like others have said, it's understandable why they did it but you don't quite get the full effect of something until you're watching a minute and a half of it! There was that Strictly Story programme on last year where they raked this dance up, and Colin mentioned how upset Erin was at the judges comments Hope she gets back up there this year! Austin and Erin to win!
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Old 29-11-2008, 16:12
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I remember Karen saying on ITT last year that after the high splits he did at the end of his quickstep the couldn't wait to see his showdance, then they didn't even dance together.

It's a shame that it's what most people remember Colin for, after some of the great dances he did.
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