Comments on: Unbelievable Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan WIN Strictly Come Dancing 2009!

By: Richrumba

Richrumba — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:06:43 +0000

It saddens me that, with bland talent programmes such as The X Factor and Britains Got Talent, we should not be celebrating the fact that there is such a show as SCD showcasing both Ballroom and Latin dancing with excellent professionals. The problem is that it will never appeal to lovers of good dancing because I’m afraid it is not “Come Dancing” in the sense of the old programme. I loved watching Ricky and Ali but I also enjoyed Chris and Ola and, at the end of the day, I expressed my opinion on who I wanted to win, the vast majority of posts here would disagree with my decision and, from a purely dancing perspective, I can understand that. However, my belief is that, as an entertainment AND dancing show, Chris and Ola scored points in both camps ( I know he was not the best dancer) whereas Ricky and Ali did not (massive points for dancing!) and therein lies the problem. Lovers of good dancing should petition for the return of just the professionals in a “Come Dancing” format with no public voting BUT do not deny the rest of us to express an opinion based upon entertainment value and dancing ability howver poor you feel that ability is

By: DanceFan

DanceFan — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:49:39 +0000

In answer to comment 132, the problem is Debra that although you think it is solely an entertainment programme, I hope you will agree with me that it is surely better for the show if the better dancers have at least a fair chance of getting through. Given the fact that the judges have had no input at the semi-final stage for the last two years, the lovers of good dancing feel that the show is being manipulated in an unfair way.

By: Debra

Debra — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:02:58 +0000

I think you all forget that Strictly Come Dancing is an entertainment programme and it never fails to entertain each Year. Ricky may have been the better dancer however Chris Won with the publics support. If it was a true dancing compeptition then the public vote should not even be included as not all of the public are professional dancers that are qualified to judge.

Well Done to all this years contestants, I enjoyed the show as always and will be watching again in 2010.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:17:20 +0000

Absolutely spot on Carolyn, the best celebrity DANCERS were Ali Bastian and Ricky Whittle by a mile. Unfortunately now the show has attracted voters that go for personalities who can only do knockabout routines, cleverly choreographed to cover their shortcomings. Proper Ballroom Dancing is losing out.

Past series have usually found the right winner, but this year produced the worst ever. At least the Christmas special was won with style by Ali and Brian. Their were five very good dances in the Christmas show and one that was definitely not, by the BBC Sports Correspondent.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:36:33 +0000

I agree Neil. Chris was just better on the night.

By: Milvi

Milvi — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:41:29 +0000

Watched today Christmas SCD video. Such a shame how badly Chris danced. He could be popular, but he is not a good dancer. How it is possible, he was a winner 2009? Good luck to Ricky – he is in my eyes the winner of 2009, and congratulations to Ali – she deserved Christmas trophy.
ALI and RICKY – you both are THE GRATEST DANCERS.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:54:05 +0000

You may be watching the next series liza, but a lot of true DANCE lovers will not. Did you see the Christmas special where Ali Bastian, Ricky Whittle, Rachel Stevens, Austin Healey and Gethin Jones showed what good celebrity dancing is all about? The receiver of this years trophy(I refuse to call him the winner) was once again hopeless in comparison.

You say that Ola and Chris were very good. I agree that Ola Jordan was good but had to cover up her partners shortcomings(Which were many) with clever choreography.

To all those that voted for the worst winner in SCD history, and saw the Christmas special, do you still think he\\\’s a good dancer?

By: liza

liza — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:44:41 +0000

i think the ola and chris where very good and was please they won. Was a great programme will watch the next series.

By: charles

charles — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:31:13 +0000

chris did not even know how to walk on the dance floor. all he knew was how to flap his hands in the air at the end of a sequence of steps and look as tho he was simultaneously suffering from constipation and diarrhea. as post 64 summarised perfectly…… something dodgy smells. The show should be axed like Big brother.

By: Suspicious

Suspicious — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:46:29 +0000

Following on from comment 126, no release of viewers votes, no dance-off in the semi-final, allowing the BBC Sports Correspondent through. The vast majority of comments show a great support for the better dancers and are appalled that the circus act won. How did he win? It can only be through repetitive block voting as described in posting 48, which states that the supporter of the plodder spent £30 phoning in for him. Or something more sinister perhaps.

But we must accept that he’s an entertainer, that he’s made “The Journey”. Tosh!

The idiots are running the asylum.