Strictly get watching.

[TANGODANCER]

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Thoughts this year Tango?

I'm afraid my latest squeeze has had me watching for a couple of weeks...

[communistworkethic]

Thoughts this year Tango?

I'm afraid my latest squeeze has had me watching for a couple of weeks...

tell him you drew the line at musicals

[TANGODANCER]

Thoughts this year Tango?

I'm afraid my latest squeeze has had me watching for a couple of weeks...

Following the usual formats Mummy. John Sergeant (dear oh dear) has bumbled his way through each round like Uncle Bulgaria in a tuxedo and it's now becoming farcial as the viewing public vote for him ahead of decent dancers. Public lunacy could actually see him win. (mind you, his partner Kristina Rianhoff of the thunder-thighs is a real eyeful)

Tom Chambers, actor, and Austin Healey are quite amazingly talented and both should make the final. Beyond that, your guess is as good as mine and I certainly wouldn't bet money on anyone. I just enjoy the dancing and watching Erin Boag.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Thoughts this year Tango?

I'm afraid my latest squeeze has had me watching for a couple of weeks...

Following the usual formats Mummy. John Sergeant (dear oh dear) has bumbled his way through each round like Uncle Bulgaria in a tuxedo and it's now becoming farcial as the viewing public vote for him ahead of decent dancers. Public lunacy could actually see him win. (mind you, his partner Kristina Rianhoff of the thunder-thighs is a real eyeful)

Tom Chambers, actor, and Austin Healey are quite amazingly talented and both should make the final. Beyond that, your guess is as good as mine and I certainly wouldn't bet money on anyone. I just enjoy the dancing and watching Erin Boag.

Sergeant's a good character though and the show isn't worse for having him on... there's enough good dancing going on at the sharp end for the enthusiasts and the casual onlookers alike. And yes, I'd have thought Kristina's thighs were plenty reason enough to keep him in....

I like to see Austin Healy win it, good Wirral lad that he is.

[Bruce Rioja]

Now, I'm no expert on this but I've become mildly interested by dint of the broo-ha-haa surrounding John Sargeant. I've seen two of his dances on Youtube, and to be honest, I could only ever dream of being able to dance that well.

[enfieldwhite]

Thoughts this year Tango?

I'm afraid my latest squeeze has had me watching for a couple of weeks...

Following the usual formats Mummy. John Sergeant (dear oh dear) has bumbled his way through each round like Uncle Bulgaria in a tuxedo and it's now becoming farcial as the viewing public vote for him ahead of decent dancers. Public lunacy could actually see him win. (mind you, his partner Kristina Rianhoff of the thunder-thighs is a real eyeful)

Tom Chambers, actor, and Austin Healey are quite amazingly talented and both should make the final. Beyond that, your guess is as good as mine and I certainly wouldn't bet money on anyone. I just enjoy the dancing and watching Erin Boag.

Sergeant's a good character though and the show isn't worse for having him on... there's enough good dancing going on at the sharp end for the enthusiasts and the casual onlookers alike. And yes, I'd have thought Kristina's thighs were plenty reason enough to keep him in....

I like to see Austin Healy win it, good Wirral lad that he is.

to paraphrase the immortal Eric Morecambe 'I'm above that sort of thing'

[TANGODANCER]

Now, I'm no expert on this but I've become mildly interested by dint of the broo-ha-haa surrounding John Sargeant. I've seen two of his dances on Youtube, and to be honest, I could only ever dream of being able to dance that well.

Fair comment Bruce, but these two started off even. Neither could dance a few weeks ago. Bear with it, it's worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P3LwdwxWuI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A8t-9FFULY

Edit. In fairness, there's no real way to compare because of age, agility etc and Sergeant is entertainment and what keeps ten million viewers watching. Nowhere near this number would watch a straight dance competition and the BBC know it. Viewers are what it's all about. Each year they stick in a Sergeant, Jimmy Tarbuck, Willie Thorn etc etc as the underdog. It works.

[Bruce Rioja]

Now, I'm no expert on this but I've become mildly interested by dint of the broo-ha-haa surrounding John Sargeant. I've seen two of his dances on Youtube, and to be honest, I could only ever dream of being able to dance that well.

Fair comment Bruce, but these two started off even. Neither could dance a few weeks ago. Bear with it, it's worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P3LwdwxWuI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A8t-9FFULY

Edit. In fairness, there's no real way to compare because of age, agility etc and Sergeant is entertainment and what keeps ten million viewers watching. Nowhere near this number would watch a straight dance competition and the BBC know it. Viewers are what it's all about. Each year they stick in a Sergeant, Jimmy Tarbuck, Willie Thorn etc etc as the underdog. It works.

I'll tell you what, mate. I'll even go to the trouble and expense of ringing in to vote for John Sargeant and against that panel of wankers, having watched all of that.

He gave it as good as he possibly could. That's what will always count, to me.

[TANGODANCER]

I'll tell you what, mate. I'll even go to the trouble and expense of ringing in to vote for John Sargeant and against that panel of wankers, having watched all of that.

He gave it as good as he possibly could. That's what will always count, to me.

Oh shxt. What have I done?

See Bruce, this is why the show's such a success. A straight forward dance contest (as in the old Come Dancing) wouldn't have the controversy, outrage, fighting and squabbling that makes for good TV. The BBC want numbers and this is the way they get them. I admire JS out of sight for his guts but, I'm a dance fan at heart and have to reward the skills of those in there. That said, I haven't voted for anyone for a while because it's sods law if I do, they'll lose out. KEEEEEEEP DAAANNNCCIIING.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Don't have to have to answer if you don't want, TD, but has there been a celebrity on SCD whom you have considered to be of a similar standard to your good self?

[TANGODANCER]

Don't have to have to answer if you don't want, TD, but has there been a celebrity on SCD whom you have considered to be of a similar standard to your good self?

How very dare you sir? You mean amongst the professionals, of course?

These days, age, gammy leg and all, I could probably still see off John Sergeant....just. Now in my prime when I ws dancing for the Palaise.......

[ratbert]

They really need to change the judging panel. The rampant egomania among that lot is getting to be more of a joke than John Sargeant's survival (a nice if somewhat shy guy in real life BTW) now.

Still, I'll keep watching because the Mrs insists, and for Lisa Snowdon and her fabulous legs.

[BWFC_Insane]

They really need to change the judging panel. The rampant egomania among that lot is getting to be more of a joke than John Sargeant's survival (a nice if somewhat shy guy in real life BTW) now.

Still, I'll keep watching because the Mrs insists, and for Lisa Snowdon and her fabulous legs.

Aye its about the only redeeming feature of the program.

Kelly Brook last year, Lisa Snowdon this year!

[TANGODANCER]

They really need to change the judging panel. The rampant egomania among that lot is getting to be more of a joke than John Sargeant's survival (a nice if somewhat shy guy in real life BTW) now.

Still, I'll keep watching because the Mrs insists, and for Lisa Snowdon and her fabulous legs.

Aye its about the only redeeming feature of the program.

Kelly Brook last year, Lisa Snowdon this year!

I can think of at least half-a-dozen pairs of fabulous legs on the show. Christine Bleakley is a doll for a start, then you have the pro dancers like Kristina, Camilla, Erin, Flavia, Lillia etc etc. As for the panel, the BBC, as I said, want controversy and not a tame show. Way of the world I'm afraid.

[BWFC_Insane]

They really need to change the judging panel. The rampant egomania among that lot is getting to be more of a joke than John Sargeant's survival (a nice if somewhat shy guy in real life BTW) now.

Still, I'll keep watching because the Mrs insists, and for Lisa Snowdon and her fabulous legs.

Aye its about the only redeeming feature of the program.

Kelly Brook last year, Lisa Snowdon this year!

I can think of at least half-a-dozen pairs of fabulous legs on the show. Christine Bleakley is a doll for a start, then you have the pro dancers like Kristina, Camilla, Erin, Flavia, Lillia etc etc. As for the panel, the BBC, as I said, want controversy and not a tame show. Way of the world I'm afraid.

Good god no!

[TANGODANCER]

I can think of at least half-a-dozen pairs of fabulous legs on the show. Christine Bleakley is a doll for a start, then you have the pro dancers like Kristina, Camilla, Erin, Flavia, Lillia etc etc. As for the panel, the BBC, as I said, want controversy and not a tame show. Way of the world I'm afraid.

Good god no!

Are you ill?

[BWFC_Insane]

I can think of at least half-a-dozen pairs of fabulous legs on the show. Christine Bleakley is a doll for a start, then you have the pro dancers like Kristina, Camilla, Erin, Flavia, Lillia etc etc. As for the panel, the BBC, as I said, want controversy and not a tame show. Way of the world I'm afraid.

Good god no!

Are you ill?

She's like a wrinkled stick. And highly annoying to boot.

Does nowt for me.

[ratbert]

Actually, I'm sure this smiley is based in Christine Bleakley:

[BWFC_Insane]

Actually, I'm sure this smiley is based in Christine Bleakley:

Dya mean that her ONLY reaction to anything is to grin inanely?

If so i find that annoying.

Christine that dance was awful *cue inane grin*.

Christine your mother has just died *inane grin*

Christine the world is about to end "Oh how lovely" *inane grin*.

Too much media training not enough substance for me.