*Strictly Come Dancing 2008*

[Joanne UK]

Maybe they should only invite people like Cherie and Tom onto the show in future - celebrities with a dance background. Let's face it when they asked John to participate this year I'm sure they didn't expect him to be any good.

I feel sorry for him - as he himself has said many times he hasn't done anything wrong or broken any rules. He has been bullied and hounded out of a light entertainment show for being fun and enjoying himself as well as making lots of people happy.

 

[natalielongstaff]

i can't lie im glad to see the back of him !

 

[PoppyAnna]

It's really sad that John has either been "asked" to leave or has felt himself that he has to leave. Although I didn't agree with Cheri going and John staying during the last shows, IMO I don't think Cheri would have won and I think John would have probably gone this weekend as the public will only go so far with that sort of voting - I don't think there was actually a chance he would win, but who knows

Will they still vote a couple off this weekend? If so, is that fair? It's one week less to prove yourself...

Is this fair on Kristina? she has put in a lot of work with John, probably more than the other pro dancers as he is a weaker partner. What a shame for her.

Although we giggle at John his technique and timing have improved greatly and he does has a certain presence on the floor for certain dances. However, I don't think this is enough for him to have stayed much longer.

 

[Joanne UK]

A couple will still be voted out this week and it will be a 2 couple final again - like last year when Kelly Brook pulled out. That's my guess anyway.

 

[mandymouse]

Will they still vote a couple off this weekend? If so, is that fair? It's one week less to prove yourself...

The forums seem to indicate that someone will probably be voted off this week, and then there will only be two in the final instead of three

Brucie is supposed to be making a comment on the BBC1 News at One O'clock

 

[PoppyAnna]

i can't lie im glad to see the back of him !

Ooo you hard woman

 

[natalielongstaff]

Ooo you hard woman

its been said !!

 

[jackieleanne]

If that is the case with the judges for next year I think the bbc will lose a lot of viewers and in particular voters.

 

[mandymouse]

It Takes Two is on for an hour tonight, starting at 6pm

 

[TinkTatoo]

It Takes Two is on for an hour tonight, starting at 6pm

I'll be watching

 

[Pinky166]

I think it's a disgrace I didn't want John to stay in too much longer, but I didn't want him to be bullied out by the judges and James Jordan behaving like sore loser on It Takes Two (especially as John & Kristina were in the studio too)

Apparently John & Kristina will have their last dance this Saturday

I totally agree with you Mandy. It is a disgrace....and James Jordan was unbelievable considering John was probably standing within a few feet behind the camera.

So sad he felt the need to leave, but I understand why he has. I didn't want him to win but it is a shame it has come to this.

 

[Pinky166]

It Takes Two is on for an hour tonight, starting at 6pm

I bet it will be good tonight! Claudia stuck up for him against James Jordan.

 

[natalielongstaff]

It Takes Two is on for an hour tonight, starting at 6pm

I never watch this, might try and watch tonight

 

[jackieleanne]

I never watch this, might try and watch tonight

Same here it could be interesting.

 

[Verity Chambers]

Well, i am quite amazed by it, I really didn't think he would do this after his interview with Claudia on Monday. It's a bit sad reall. I was really ready for him to go, but this doesn't seem right.

Anyway, looking forward to Claudia tonight!!!

 

[MadScouser]

Sad to see him go - but probably a wise decision overall

Bigger implication - will the final yet again be just two dancers ?

Come on Austin !!!!!

 

[Purseval]

I haven't heard anyone yet mention the amount of money he's brought in to charity via the phone-in votes. Now there will probably be thousands of people who won't bother to vote anymore because they feel the process has been sullied by a few sore losers and pompous judges. So who really lost out in this case, John or the charities?

 

[mandymouse]

This year's SCD phone votes doesn't go to Children In Need. It used to be 25p to vote with 10p going to CIN, but this year it only costs 15p

 

[CustardTart]

Catching up on 'It Takes Two' - I can't quite believe all the press attention...

 

[mandymouse]

Catching up on 'It Takes Two' - I can't quite believe all the press attention...

It's insane isn't it ? I hope this all dies down by Saturday