I think Debbie has been shafted by the judges with their choice, of all the dances they could have chosen.
Anyway, I haven't enjoyed this series as much, and agree with a PP that some wholesale changes are needed.
Tess HAS to go. She is a terrible fit for this job and lucked out when good ole Brucie decided to retire. No way would she have been anyone's first choice at a casting or audition. The constant hand wringing, pawing at the contestants and the faux serious drama voice and repetitive phrases really have no place on the BBC flagship Saturday night show.
Alex and her PR team have been clever, turning her lack of popularity into a racism agenda and bringing out loads of social media influencers in the last couple of weeks to get her a sympathy bump. I wouldn't be at all surprised if she won it as a result, which in my view would be an awful result for the show.
Strictly needs to decide what it is, a soap opera or a dancing competition. The constant embarrassing references to Mollie and AJ's 'fauxmance' have been cringeworthy.
I think Shirley had the potential to be a good judge, but she listens too much to social media and is chopping and changing as a result. Just be true to yourself and consistent in your scoring and avoid having favourites.
Bruno has had his day. I think Craig is the only judge who maintains his credibility and judges the dances properly.
I hope they have a better cast next year, get rid of the theming and awful music choices, but I am not holding out much hope.