Yes I do actually.

Miserable people like you take these shows far too seriousley. I loved John Sargeant on Strictly. His paso doble and cha cha cha were absoloutley hilarious, and I laughed even more at Todd last night.

What people without a sense of humour don't realise is the like of Todd and Sarge would never win these shows. The public do vote on merit in the end, but at this stage in the show does it really matter? We have not lost a quality skater yet.

Times are hard. People are losing their jobs, money is tight, homes are being reposessed. Shows like this lift out spirits and give us a good laugh.

I'm still laughing when I think about it

Sid_1979 posts a lot of sense.

Me too.

Why are people moaning? No ones forcing you to watch and endure this mockery as you call it. If you dont like the way the voting's going, switch off and let those of us who are enjoying the show do so in peace.

I just keep having images of Roxanne and Dan in the warm up area suddenly being confronted by an out of control Todd whizzing past them.

There are dozens of so called comedy shows on TV but only one skating show on terrestrial TV. Threfore may I suggest that they concentrate on the skating skills on DOI and leave the buffoonery to Brand (Jo and Russell),the Office,
Little Brit etc etc.
I did laugh at Todd's antics but my objection was about keeping him in simply to play the fool.
I do appreciate that most on here prefer slapstick to skill and perhaps this is a national trend in the UK.

Excellent post - and very amusing.

Oh do get over yourself ITS AN ENTERAINMENT SHOW! Like Sid says if you want skill then watch the championships on Eurosport.

Look at the posts on this thread. People do appreciate skill, but they also want a good laugh. Just because you have had a sense of humour byepass don't expect everyone else to feel the same.

Well said.

I can't wait for next week .

Aww shucks - thanks


Thank heavens there are people working for the show who think differently! Otherwise we'd all be bored stiff and viewing figures would plummet.

The skating skills we see on DOI are incredibly basic. If you're after triple axels, flips, toe-loops and so on then DOI probablly isn't the show for you.

If you want a giggle and some impressive amateur skating, stay tuned

In a word.....YES

DOI is the only skating on terrestrial TV. I can't get Eurosport now.
I do realise it's so easy to be "one of the boys/girls" who loves "a good giggle" but I would appreciate one show where taking the michael is not an essential part of the show.
Everyone on TV now wishes to be a comedian and erks like you lot keep these jokers going.

To paraphrase: Laugh and you're one of the lads, don't laugh and you're not with the "in crowd".

They show highlights of the World and European Championships on the BBC - I shall let you know when they're on so as you don't miss out on your fix of serious skating

Signed

'Erk'

Cheers, erk

DOI is supposed to be Dancing on Ice but when Todd Cart comes along it's more like COI, Clowning on Ice.
Sure it's slightly amusing but not the world shattering laugh that some of the posters on here think.
Can't imagine people still splitting their sides days after
because someone shows how useless they are.
Must be easy to make these people laugh.
If you were an employer would you set on the clumsy idiot who makes you laugh or the most competent.
If Cart isn't out this week the show is a farce.

It does not matter how many times people say its a skating competition, I for one view it as an entertainment show full stop. I dont care less about who goes and when as long as I am being entertained.
I also view the entertainment in different ways because yes Ray entertains me with his wonderful performances but also Todd entertains me with his comedy value. I liked Todd before his routine this week simply because he is funny and I dont think he will ever get that much better no matter how hard he tries.
When it comes down to it,If I were an employer wanting to take on someone to entertain then I guess I would employ Todd because that is exactly what he has done.

Nope things just aren't going your way. I bet you call a show a fix when your favourite doesn't win...

The fact of the matter is that Todd entertains people enough to vote for them. At the end of the day this is an entertainment show based upon a skating competition. The public vote is included to stop the predictable happening and for the judges not to have complete control over everything.

If you dont like the way things are going then exercise your own power and vote for someone else.

IMO Todd was really funny last week; I wouldn't necessarily have voted for him, but its moments like that that make these types of shows. Like JS doing his marching etc - its a weekend escape that makes you laugh and feel good.

Well said, yohinnchild

Oh, and clayton_st, why are you calling Todd a cart? His surname is Carty.

One of the best and funniest moments on British TV history, actually!

I suggest you use your remote control to exercise your freedom of choice instead of moaning!

Look, ice dancing can be dangerous for both of the partners.
What would all the people who seem to be amused by Carty's tomfoolery say if he caused an injury to himself or his partner?
Last years show involved one of the celebs breaking an ankle and he was a far better skater than Carty.
No doubt the dopes who are calling for him to be kept in would disappear from this thread or maybe they'd find that funny?

No I would not find it funny if anyone hurt themselves,but Todds partner is only ever going to do what ever is within Todds capabilitys.
I'm sure they are all aware of the dangers before they go on the show,however I dont consider myself a dope for wanting him to continue in the show either so there,also dont consider that it would be my fault if anyone had an accident either just because I supported them.

Bit of a random question this, so apologies in advance..

How wide are the blades on those skates? Anyone know ?

Judging by the warm resonse to Todds latest performance, the Great British Public do not want a competition, they want to sit down with their family, and watch a Light Entertainment Show.

Three cheers for Light Entertainment.

A skate blade is approx 4mm wide and is ground into a shallow concave shape across the width to give two sharp edges (an inside and an outside edge, which is what enables a skate to turn - putting weight on an outside edge makes the skater curve/turn in that direction and vice versa. Well that's a bit simplified but the right sort of idea)