Small point. He didn't take it off, Erin did, and by the time they did their farewell dance it was firmly back in place.

She really is cringeworthy! When she isn't posing and simpering and preening she is asking daft questions or ogling like some dirty raincoat at the male anatomy. I am sure she wouldn't like it if a male celeb or pro made reference to her boobs, her bum - oops - WRONG - she would probably lap it up. I have no idea why she is there, she certainly doesn't add to the show with her inane remarks and crocodile tears of sympathy after the dance-off result is known. She makes me want to gag. Total waste of space and to think part of my television licence goes to pay her - at least James Jordan has got a modicum of talent - she has got where she is by wear low-cut dresses and batting her eyes.

she's a gurning fool who should give up attempting that ridiculous "dance" with Bruce

The Tess we saw on Friday on ITT was very pleasant, didn't have such a horrendous accent and seemed to think about what she said. I wish we saw this Tess rather than the Tess we are stuck with on the Saturday show.

I think Strictly becomes Panto in order to try and keep it jokey. Everyone is given a role and is required to play it. For example, Craig's the wicked Queen, Bruce the Jester, Bruno the pet that comes to life and Len and Arlene the ugly sisters. Tess is almost like the Dame - full of innuendo jokes indicated towards male performers in order to get a snigger. Sometimes, in all cases, it goes slightly too far.