Strictly Come Dancing 2022 #16

[lizzolyn]

But I can’t help think Dev would have got further if he had a different choreographer and Max might have enjoyed his experience better if he had a different partner (which is a leap based on the fact I can’t imagine having to spend 8, 9, 10 minutes a day with Dianne, let alone hours!)

We’re all calling them as we see them because it’s all based on our opinion. I’m not sure anyone knew how much of a hit Kelvin would be to be honest but if you think it’s unfair then nothing will change your mind. Which is how I feel about Dianne being given chances on her terrible record (and that goes for Karen and Amy - Gorka got benched so why don’t they? They may appear popular but they’ve never really had one hand on the glitterball imho)

I didn’t follow Kelvin on Social Media before Strictly but that’s not great.

Dev's first 3 dances went over well and got good scores and seemed liked by the public it was just unfortunately in week 4 he landed in the mid table in a week where people who were in the bottom did much better that particular week which made him a bit more forgotten about; he didn't do a bad dance in particular.

I revert to the previous points I made about her previous partners if you think someone could have done better with a guy who looked like he didn't want to be there and and a man who had a heart condition who had to drop out then of course you're entitled to that opinion.

Tbf to Max, he seemed like the weirdest announcement ever for the tour but he did seem to really enjoy it (icky dalliances with Maisie aside) and apparently was a lot better dancing with Katya.

Of course he did; another paycheque where there was no jeopardy involved where you do the same dances over and over again!

It seems to be an unpopular opinion on here but I really like Dianne. I watched Freeze the Fear and she came across very well on it

I dont think it is an unpopular opinion in general to be honest.

 

[LennyBriscoe]

Tbf to Max, he seemed like the weirdest announcement ever for the tour but he did seem to really enjoy it (icky dalliances with Maisie aside) and apparently was a lot better dancing with Katya.

Exactly - you don’t go from hating every minute (which it looked like to me) and then signing up for the tour and then an additional show. I guess it could have been money or Tom Parker’s illness (life’s too short) or maybe he fancied Maisie…but it could also be he didn’t gel with Dianne

Ngl, I hold up my hands and say I vote for Gorka regardless because he is my fave (Katie McGlynn tested my patience though). I think he would have to partnered with Liz Truss or someone equally grim for me to refuse to throw him any votes

I do like Helen a lot though so he's making it easier for me this year. And I'm still voting for other folk too at this stage of the competition

I used to vote for Pasha too, regardless. The longer he was on the telly the better

 

[glasgow27]

I can understand that some of Dianne’s celebs had their issues but if you go out early 3 years in a row then it’s not bad luck, you’re the common denominator. Especially since none of Dev, Max & Robert were outright bad dancers.

 

[lizzolyn]

I can understand that some of Dianne’s celebs had their issues but if you go out early 3 years in a row then it’s not bad luck, you’re the common denominator. Especially since none of Dev, Max & Robert were outright bad dancers.

Just checking is that the same sentiment for all the pros?? Or just Dianne.

Karen exited the competition early 3 years in a row with Jeremy Vine, Will Young and Simon Rimmer and one of those contestant had to withdraw as well. Karen has made the final and got along with her contestants just like Dianne.

Other pros have exited the competition early or is that just bad luck on their part?

You said 'some' had their issues; are you willing to divulge or just say she's the one completely at fault and not give reasons for that opinion?

 

[Fillyjonk]

Good lord, who put 20p in the Dianne fan?

 

[Spanor511]

Was Kelvin and the ‘upskirting’ public knowledge? I didn’t know that.

 

[nicalibres]

I’ve got a cheek asking who people vote for and why tbh considering I’ve not once ever voted . I love strictly but I’m just never inclined to vote.

 

[glasgow27]

Karen didn’t go out early with Jeremy, Week 8 is a long-ish run with someone of his ability. Prior to last year, she’d also never been eliminated before Halloween.

 

[applecrumble]

Back to the tyler bashing he seems to have sold his brothers wedding pictures to the Fail

 

[Fillyjonk]

Back to the tyler bashing he seems to have sold his brothers wedding pictures to the Fail

Is his brother even famous? That's weird.

 

[LaBlonde]

I used to vote for Pasha too, regardless. The longer he was on the telly the better

same he could have walked out and stood still in the centre of the floor and i probably would have kept voting for him - i love pasha

(very close to that point with nikita ngl)

 

[lizzolyn]

Good lord, who put 20p in the Dianne fan?

Who put 20p in the people who if you offer a different opinion they say you're a crazed fan lol

Karen didn’t go out early with Jeremy, Week 8 is a long-ish run with someone of his ability. Prior to last year, she’d also never been eliminated before Halloween.

So she's been out 2 times early in a row then and also out early with Dave Meyers and Greg; is Karen the common denominator? Just checking if you're opinion holds up to other pros or one in particular.

Was Kelvin and the ‘upskirting’ public knowledge? I didn’t know that.

It was online; it got picked up on DS but I think it was only after his first dance when everyone fell in love with him.

 

[applecrumble]

Is his brother even famous? That's weird.

I expect that his brother would like to be famous

 

[lavendervase]

Ngl, I hold up my hands and say I vote for Gorka regardless because he is my fave (Katie McGlynn tested my patience though). I think he would have to partnered with Liz Truss or someone equally grim for me to refuse to throw him any votes

I do like Helen a lot though so he's making it easier for me this year. And I'm still voting for other folk too at this stage of the competition

I think I’d have to vote for him even if Liz Truss was on his arm.

Is his brother even famous? That's weird.

He’s barely famous never mind his brother!

 

[nicalibres]

For balance, I think Dianne and Karen are both shite. Oh and Amy. They can all get in the sea benched x

 

[Sprezza]

Who put 20p in the people who if you offer a different opinion they say you're a crazed fan lol



So she's been out 2 times early in a row then and also out early with Dave Meyers and Greg; is Karen the common denominator? Just checking if you're opinion holds up to other pros or one in particular.



It was online; it got picked up on DS but I think it was only after his first dance when everyone fell in love with him.

I don't think people really think you're a crazed fan but you are coming across rather...persistent and a little tetchy.
It's all good! People can like whoever they like and vice versa! Maybe just cool it a little bit?

 

[UnknownTattler]

Fanwarz are starting early this year...although I suppose Dianne is usually already gone by this point

Is his brother even famous? That's weird.

Is Tyler even famous? jk

He’s barely famous never mind his brother!

Ahh, you beat me to it

 

[Fillyjonk]

Fanwarz are starting early this year...although I suppose Dianne is usually already gone by this point





Is Tyler even famous? jk



Ahh, you beat me to it

I was going to make the Tyler quip myself but knew in my heart you all wouldn't let me down.

It is a bit gross to sell snaps of your brother's wedding to aid your own publicity tho. Especially to the Daily Heil.

 

[lizzolyn]

Personally I don't think any pros are shite.

I think they are all talented and have worked hard to get where they are. Do I sound like a crazed fan saying that??

Some are just blessed with some of the contestants that they get thats all; some weeks you can also be luckier and unlucky.

I don't think people really think you're a crazed fan but you are coming across rather...persistent and a little tetchy.
It's all good! People can like whoever they like and vice versa! Maybe just cool it a little bit?

Maybe the same opinion can be reiterated to the others who comment incessantly about one pro in particular maybe without real subjective opinion or allow for someone to have another view. I've not said anything on other occasions when this has been brought up but today there seems to be a beat down to myself for expressing another opinion.

 

[soccergirl]

Back to the tyler bashing he seems to have sold his brothers wedding pictures to the Fail

Tyler told MailOnline: 'I'm an emotional wreck. I landed at 7:30am and I went home, changed my suitcase over and I'm on my way to training.

'I was only in Mauritius for three hours. I trained all day Tuesday, and I went straight from training to the airport and I got there at 8pm. I arrived in Mauritius, who are three hours ahead, the next morning and the flight was about 12 hours.

'I was held up at the airport for two hours and it was an hour transfer to the hotel where my brother was getting married. I just got there in time so that I was getting ready with the groomsmen.

'I watched the ceremony, he said his vows and "I do", and it was emotional but as the sun was going down and everyone was having their photos taken, I had to say my goodbyes and I went straight back to the airport. I got there at 3pm and I left just before 6pm for the airport"

I'm sorry but this is not a sob story! you made a choice to do Strictly while your bro was getting married - you could have put it off till next year. You chose to make an environmentally damaging long-haul flight in the middle of your training.

Oh I see we have our VT/Clauditorium chat content:

'I have always dreamed about going on Strictly but out of all the weddings to possibly happen this year – it has really pulled on my heartstrings that I have missed the first ever dance with my brother and now my sister-in-law, Yasmin.
'Coming away from my brother's wedding I have a new level of motivation, I am so motivated to do the best I can possibly can and leave everything on the dance floor.
'I've got to make up for the first dance I missed at his wedding.'

ETA: for the record, I don't hate Tyler or Dianne, though this has annoyed me now about him..!!