Well, wasn’t that a shock.. Joe won the phone vote & Alex won the judges vote. that’s my spin x

This is my least favourite thing about Strictly/X factor etc, the conspiracy theories come out and god forbid Danny lost because he cocked up his Quickstep and no one watches Hollyoaks :lol:

 

So happy for Joe <3 Him and Katya were an electric pairing and she's the new queen pro *.* Debbie's showdance was absolutely STUNNING so she was the one I gave my votes to in the end but I would've been happy with any of Alex, Joe or Debbie!

 

 

Conspiracy theory?.. darling, look back at the past winners of Strictly. A large majority are affiliated with the BBC.

They obviously don’t rig the vote but they give them a good ‘starting block’.

It's just annoying for me hat Joe has the same background in theater as Alex, with more experience even, and doesn't get the flack she does for it. People single him out as "not a dancer", I know that theatre isn't the same as Debbie's ballet background, but it's still something compared to say Gemma. I think all things considered tonight, there wasn't a lot in it really, especially between Alex and Debbie and Joe, but for Gemma to finish on 5 points less than Alexandra even was amazing too when she'd had weeks where she was getting like 25 not long ago, it just shows the standard of this year which imo is the best I've ever seen.

 

As Rob said, I can't deny Joe isn't likeable and a great dancer, but he would have been my last choice of the 4 although I liked them all a lot.

 

 

It's just annoying for me hat Joe has the same background in theater as Alex, with more experience even, and doesn't get the flack she does for it. People single him out as "not a dancer", I know that theatre isn't the same as Debbie's ballet background, but it's still something compared to say Gemma. I think all things considered tonight, there wasn't a lot in it really, especially between Alex and Debbie and Joe, but for Gemma to finish on 5 points less than Alexandra even was amazing too when she'd had weeks where she was getting like 25 not long ago, it just shows the standard of this year which imo is the best I've ever seen.

 

As Rob said, I can't deny Joe isn't likeable and a great dancer, but he would have been my last choice of the 4 although I liked them all a lot.

I do agree, the treatment of Alex by the press (especially that c*** Dan Wooton, glad she's suing his ass *.*) has been nothing short of abominable.

I don't think we could argue that, as good as BBC have treated their own, they couldn't have treated and rewarded Alexandra much more than they have. She's had more pimp slots than any other and certainly hasn't been penalised on the points front.

 

It's just that the public haven't taken to her, instead they've taken to, admittedly, another very likeable male. She killed it tonight and did herself proud and for that, we should just be happy because the likelihood of her winning was always pretty minor.

DELIGHTED. Over 400 quid richer too :wub:

 

What a charming, lovely guy. Great dancer too. Couldn't be happier! :wub:

 

Incredible series!

I don't think we could argue that, as good as BBC have treated their own, they couldn't have treated and rewarded Alexandra much more than they have. She's had more pimp slots than any other and certainly hasn't been penalised on the points front.

 

It's just that the public haven't taken to her, instead they've taken to, admittedly, another very likeable male. She killed it tonight and did herself proud and for that, we should just be happy because the likelihood of her winning was always pretty minor.

 

I agree, she killed it. She was amazing :wub:

To be fair in regards to the BBC thing, I think the only time a BBC person has won and it's really been wtf is Tom Chambers in his series, not that he was awful but he trailed behind in both the semi and final iirc and Rachel and Lisa were both incredible, and also Chris Hollins over Ricky Whittle probably shouldn't have happened, he was like 5 points below Ricky's average of the series, but I think that was because Chris' Charleston really hit when it mattered and is certainly one of the best Charlestons they've had, if not THE best. Ore was similar, Danny was easily the best dancer but Ore struck when it mattered whereas Danny had his worst week in ages.

 

I think Strictly compared to XF is one of those where just being brilliant on the final when it counts can clinch it, if only that happened for Alex but oh well :lol:

I think it went like this -

 

4th: Alexandra

3rd: Gemma

2nd: Debbie

1st: Joe

Again, I’m not claiming they rig the votes. It may just be coincidental. It’s the BBC after all, they’d never do anything like that.

Alex got a lot of pimp slots but they threw her on first tonight when, as you say, it arguably matters most and gave the slot to Joe.

Can’t begrudge him though, bless him, he was a good dancer. Probably because he’d had the same amount of training Alex had, just nobody cared because he’s cute.

Plus, he was ‘likeable’ (because he literally said the same things as Alex but ‘meant them’) and didn’t get emotional.

Should also add that Joe doesn’t actually work for the BBC anymore, he left Holby the other week.

Again, I’m not claiming they rig the votes. It may just be coincidental. It’s the BBC after all, they’d never do anything like that.

Alex got a lot of pimp slots but they threw her on first tonight when, as you say, it arguably matters most and gave the slot to Joe.

Can’t begrudge him though, bless him, he was a good dancer. Probably because he’d had the same amount of training Alex had, just nobody cared because he’s cute.

Plus, he was ‘likeable’ (because he literally said the same things as Alex but ‘meant them’) and didn’t get emotional.

Nah I do agree with you though, it could be they sort of know who makes the best partner for them or something, maybe give them dances they know will be good for them. I don't think any show would outright fix the thing, even X Factor, but all shows do these little things.

 

And it's not a conspiracy theory, I think all reality shows to an extent do this stuff. Obviously it's much easier to see in like Love Island and Big Brother where there's so much footage to edit and you can make the show all about certain people, whereas in this obviously everyone gets the same airtime, they all get their VT, dance and little bit of patter afterwards.

Nah I do agree with you though, it could be they sort of know who makes the best partner for them or something, maybe give them dances they know will be good for them. I don't think any show would outright fix the thing, even X Factor, but all shows do these little things.

 

And it's not a conspiracy theory, I think all reality shows to an extent do this stuff. Obviously it's much easier to see in like Love Island and Big Brother where there's so much footage to edit and you can make the show all about certain people, whereas in this obviously everyone gets the same airtime, they all get their VT, dance and little bit of patter afterwards.

 

Or as Leonardo rightfully pointed out, they give them massive plot lines in their respective series :lol:

I was hoping for a Debbie or Alexandra win - thinking either we'd get the oldest winner or first black female winner, firsts are always fun, then realised Alesha Dixon won and actually Joe is the oldest to have ever won as of tonight :lol:

 

The only reason to be happy that Joe won is that Jase won all that money. I hope he reads this and buys me something nice.

I was hoping for a Debbie or Alexandra win - thinking either we'd get the oldest winner or first black female winner, firsts are always fun, then realised Alesha Dixon won and actually Joe is the oldest to have ever won as of tonight :lol:

 

The only reason to be happy that Joe won is that Jase won all that money. I hope he reads this and buys me something nice.

 

All going to my Canada/New York trip next year, sorry!! :P

 

Now onto tomorrow nights Apprentice final :D

All going to my Canada/New York trip next year, sorry!! :P

 

Now onto tomorrow nights Apprentice final :D

:teresa:

 

The fork is for your face.

 

I can't wait for that final :wub:

:teresa:

 

The fork is for your face.

 

I can't wait for that final :wub:

 

Seeing Liz back + megatwat Siobhan :wub:

Alexandra did so well. I'm lowkey proud of her doing shows like this, as I think she's fully aware of the hatred she awakens in the public's hearts. My bitch is brave

 

Um

Well drag a bit David