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Strictly affair - should they be forced to leave?

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TeddybearBaby · 09/10/2018 10:03

I know there’s a thread about Rebecca Humphries’ statement but I’ve been pondering another question. Should Seann and Katya be forced to leave the show?

I’ll be honest I don’t know my own mind on this one. Part of me feels the unprofessionalism could be grounds for the pair to be axed but the other side of me feels it’s none of our business and not to judge. What do you think?!

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Badtasteflump · 09/10/2018 10:36

I don't think he should be dropped.

I think he should be forced to appear live on Saturday, shitting his sad little pants because he'll know the public thinks he's lowlife and will be willing him to land flat on his face in front of millions.

Then however he does, he will probably be voted out.

Sounds like karma to me Smile

Idontbelieveinthemoon · 09/10/2018 10:37

In her statement, his ex-girlfriend stated that she’d had her suspicions for a couple of weeks but he called her ‘mental’ for raising them.

If this is true he deserves a punch to the groin for gaslighting her. But that's still their business.

The whole public-judges-celeb thing is wrong; everyone fucks up at times, it's just that when you're on Strictly it's more obvious to the world. None of our business.

TheFaerieQueene · 09/10/2018 10:37

I don’t watch the programme, but apply the principle to any work place. Should anyone who has an affair with a colleague be sacked?

Oblomov18 · 09/10/2018 10:38

No. There have been plenty of other 'strictly curse' issues in most years.

bevelino · 09/10/2018 10:39

@JacquesHammer, I agree with you. SCD is more about popularity rather than dance ability particularly in the early rounds. I don’t think any of the judges see the show as anything more than entertainment.

BrisaOtonal · 09/10/2018 10:40

No need to sack them. Now they will have to do a toned down rumba on Sat so not to add fuel to the fire and they will get rubbish marks and be booted off.

I am disappointed in Katya. Sean(n) is an idiot. Trade up, not down.

CuriousaboutSamphire · 09/10/2018 10:40

Much as I think that they acted very poorly, I don't think they need to be taken off air. They are adults, they did what they did. Any 'penalty' is down to their respective partners to mete out!

It is moderately amusing to catch a 'sleb' following The Script though Smile

Asterado · 09/10/2018 10:40

If this is true he deserves a punch to the groin for gaslighting her. But that's still their business.

Would this still apply if she had accused him of hitting her?

Pebblespony · 09/10/2018 10:43

@Idontbelieveonthemoon but how will people feel good about themselves if they can't judge celebs and express their moral outrage by watching Loose Women or whatever, and sucking up every little detail?

Pebblespony · 09/10/2018 10:44

@Asterado But she didn't.

Asterado · 09/10/2018 10:47

@Pebblespony so is physical abuse worse than emotional abuse then because the effects to an indevisual can be strikingly similar if not the same. Can we really say well at least he’s only been calling her names and not not hitting her?

Pebblespony · 09/10/2018 10:52

I don't have an opinion on that, having no experience of either. I just pointed out that she hadn't accused him of hitting her. It's a celebrity scandal. It doesn't impact my life in any way except I watch Strictly. If harm has been done, then the people involved and the relevant authorities should deal with it., if necessary.

AuntBeastie · 09/10/2018 10:57

apparently they aren’t doing the rumba any more because it wouldn’t look appropriate and they want to put Katya in a less revealing outfit this week.

I think that’s already a sign that this is interfering with the job. At my work if you had an affair which impacted on your work, you would be fired.

placemats · 09/10/2018 10:57

I thought it was just a drunken snog?

The video evidence says otherwise. Clearly there is a connection between the two that involves Ugandan discussions.

Anyhow it's been going on for weeks according to Rebecca. She trusted her feelings and gave a fabulous statement on twitter.

I say they should face the music and dance. With apologies to Fred Astaire.

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TeddybearBaby · 09/10/2018 10:57

@Notrightatall thanks for sharing!

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EnthusiasmIsDisturbed · 09/10/2018 10:59

When do people act responsibly and respectful towards their partner when they have an affair Confused

The affair is enough alone what comes along with that is lies, guilt, projecting guilt, more lies it’s doesnt mean he is abusive it means he is acting a total arse

How many people when confronted hold their hand up and say yes sorry I am ha ign an affair and I shall be respectful towards you and honest

People are not always nice and can act horribly which but that is not the same as people being abusive

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TeddybearBaby · 09/10/2018 11:00

Why is there more sympathy for Rebecca Humphries than Neil Jones? Is it because he’s sticking by his wife and hasn’t made such an amazing statement. Or is it double standards? I don’t know 🤷🏻‍♀️

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AvantFunk · 09/10/2018 11:00

why wouldn't people vote for them? if they dance really well? surely its a dance competition

Hahahahahahaha!

....Good one.

Pebblespony · 09/10/2018 11:01

Because Rebecca has a better PR person?

BrisaOtonal · 09/10/2018 11:02

In fact, they should be made to dance to that on Sat placemats.

Samcro · 09/10/2018 11:03

so funny!!\I really don't get the whole thing.
no one knows what really went on with him and his gf. yet we have to take what she said as truth. i don't know either of them in rl so really couldn't say. \weird that this has had so much airtime.

RangeRider · 09/10/2018 11:03

Why is there more sympathy for Rebecca Humphries than Neil Jones?
Probably because of the suggestions that a lot of dancers have open marriages or marry for visas etc. So there's a possibility that Neil & Katya do too. Whereas Rebecca thought she was in a committed relationship.

BrownPaperTeddy · 09/10/2018 11:06

Why is there more sympathy for Rebecca Humphries than Neil Jones?

My own thought is just because he hasn't reported how it has affected him. Rebecca's statement just resonated with a lot of people I suppose. I do feel very sorry for Neil but he's just not made his reaction public and so I don't feel as though he's invited any comments about it.

That's a bit rambling and not sure if I've made sense but my feelings about Neil and Rebecca are the same.

placemats · 09/10/2018 11:06

Yep I think they should too Brisa