The eagerly awaited new series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' began on Friday and it has already generated a significant amount of comment; I cannot use the word 'controversial' since most of the opinions / views generated seem to be heading in one direction.
Strangely enough it is the Judging that seems to be at issue here, rather than the skill of the dancers.
I have to admit that the enjoyment was marred for our whole family thanks to a change in the dynamic of the judging panel. Now I know that this is not a 'life or death matter' but as I have stated this kind of light, undemanding family entertainment is a good remedy for the stresses and strains of life.
The new judge is a perfectly pleasant young woman, but she is an employee. The BBC, as employer, is paid for by the public so it had better get its act together and ensure that it delivers on its commitment to the vast television audience for this show.
There seems to be a media campaign building up to dump the new judge. It will be interesting to see if she survives but it may become unpleasant - Remember how the John Sargent issue almost became bigger than the show itself.
ReplyDeleteI think it was wrong to dump age and experience for beauty.
I hope it doesn't become unpleasant because it will detract from what should be a light hearted event.
ReplyDeleteThe strangest thing about the John Sargent business was Jeremy whatshisname from Newsnight turning up at the press conference; it is almost as if they were sending themselves up.
Perhaps that is why I spend so much more time listening to the radio.
Oh, and perhaps I would say swap age and experience for youth - after all, can you not have beauty as well as age and experience?