Is the German format different maybe (that’s what Motsi was a judge on?) so that it is the best dancer that wins? Trying to give her benefit of doubt as in her first year here arguably the best dancer did win as Kelvin was amazing. Obviously it is a popularity contest though eg Stacey won even though Faye and Ashley were clearly much better dancers. I really liked Faye too but obviously too much of a ringer. What I remember from that final was that it was like Kevin has won rather than Stacey - I know it’s exciting for the pro to get a win but it’s their job and surely it should be all about the celebrity. That was quite cringeworthy. Mind you I think the pros are probably more famous that a lot of the celebrities now!!
Thanks for whoever posted the video of Zoe and Ian. I love them on ITT and hasn’t realised he’s fallen! Poor Ian. Wish could watch the whole series with them. I was taken aback by how plain the set looked!!! Especially if that was their final show dance (?) there is hardly any dressing to the set. How time’s have changed!
I was thrilled that Jamie got through. He was a better all rounder to me and much more entertaining. I did feel sad that Ranvir has to leave but of the two I’d much rather watch Jamie more. Ranvir did some beautiful ballroom in hold slower dances but anything else and she seemed to struggle. Also agree with PPs that her narrative was becoming stale. I think it’s a clever angle to take but they have to be so so careful to push it only so far or else us good old British public get cynical and bored of the “poor divorced unconfident woman learning to love dance and herself” storyline. I think they should have stopped that a good few weeks ago (after the dance where they did a lot of chat in the VT about her body issues?). Gio (producers?) was smart in keeping to quite slow dances with hold as her frame was lovely and I think that was why she got so far. Sadly anything faster just didn’t work for her. I also think he was quite smart in playing odd the romance rumours. Everyone loves a love story (or rather sordid gossip!) and they weren’t shy at making reference to it themselves even Saturday with chat of the 3am texts etc.
I won’t be able to watch the final but I’m going to try to vote online - I wonder what time the voting opens. I know I should wait until they dance but I have gut feelings and want to give the votes to Jamie. I don’t think he’ll get any many public votes (given how often in dance off) and think he so deserves to win for his improvement and his entertainment value. Bill is interesting. I really liked him at first but I’ve not got any warm feelings to him. I feel like I should be enjoying him more and I don’t dislike him and I’m okay he’s in the final but there is something not quite gelling for me now. I think his early dancers were much more fun and surprising so hopefully he’ll focus on those. Maisie well she’s just Maisie isn’t she / she young she’s trying to be confident as young teens do. I don’t have as strong “she’s full of it” opinions as I did previous as I think she’s calmed a bit and I’ve grown to appreciate her. I don’t think she deserves a win though due to ringer status and a sometimes questionable attitude (due to age mainly I’d imagine). HRVY is good. I like him he seems like a nice decent kid. I’m hearing things that he’s got YouTube footage out there that shows he’s a total ringer too though / probably music videos drilling. So unsure. He could easily win though as he must be getting decent votes to have never been in dance off.
In summary I think HRVY or Bill will win based on popularity. I’d like Jamie to win though and will try to vote for him. He’s not the person I thought he’s be. Didn’t JJ basically admit the same in his ITT exit interview / he said something along lines of i’ll admit I completely misjudged Jamie b