Zoe Ball to present "Takes Two"

I will be staying true to Harry who I think has been consistently fantastic (and sometimes undermarked) - am so glad they are doing their AT again, which I thought was up there with the very best, and like Ian, have no idea what else L.en was looking for. Having said that, much to my own surprise, I would not be disappointed if the Chelsee child took the crown, because she,like Harry, is clearly a natural dancer, and it has been both a joy and a surprise to see her develop. I still have not taken to Jason, personal taste in some ways, but also have felt there has been some judges bais towards him. However, it looks like it is going to be a great final and so hard to tell makes it even more exciting. All in all, a very good series of Strictly.

I think (though can't be sure 'til I see them dance) that I'm probably with Diamonds (*shocked gasp* Who'd'a'thunk'it? That the Diamonds and the Bears would be in agreement?!). I too remember pointing out Chelsee's beautiful arms way back (ISTR it was the first peek at their rehearsal footage) to Mr Bear and suggesting we may need to rethink our prejudice.

We're so clever on here- I also have thought her arms are fab for the longest time!
I've been wild about Harry all series but I won't be disappointed if the Chelsee child wins because as you have all said, she has a natural grace plus she can do Latin AND ballroom. Jason is just too earnest about the whole thing- he has obviously been told to lighten up, as noticeably in the last week or so he has been saying how much 'he's just going to enjoy it' but this is just as much of an act as anything else, deliberately trying to win votes.
Thin k it's going to be a great final though. Can't wait!

For the first time ever I don't have an absolute favourite to win. I'd prefer it to be Harry but would be almost equally as pleased if Chelsee or Jason won. They are without doubt the three strongest contenders and, for me, it will all come down to the show dance.

I can't help feeling that Harry's AT is going to be the weakest link. The other dances that are being performed again all seem to have more of a wow factor. We shall see. I think it's fair to say that they are all winners, whatever the outcome.

Littlebear wrote:I think (though can't be sure 'til I see them dance) that I'm probably with Diamonds (*shocked gasp* Who'd'a'thunk'it? That the Diamonds and the Bears would be in agreement?!). I too remember pointing out Chelsee's beautiful arms way back (ISTR it was the first peek at their rehearsal footage) to Mr Bear and suggesting we may need to rethink our prejudice.

I think we are quite often of similar mind - great minds in fact

Oh dear...Jason on ITT this week..(Thurs mainly)

He droned. That's the only word for it. Droned. On and on and on he droned. Then Kristina starting getting on the act and droned through an Oscar-worthy speech... I honestly had to leave the room....

It's such a shame, because I reckon they will undoubtedly perform the show-dance most pleasing to me. But I just won't be able to bring myself to pick up the phone for him because instead of the dialling tone I'll just hear Jason drone......

Watching ITT on Friday I realised that I don't miss Claudia at all. When it was announced that Zoe was doing ITT I wasn't keen at all. I never listen to her radio show as I can't get used to the breathy style and was sure that she would be the downfall of ITT.

How wrong was I!! Yes, the first few weeks were a bit frantic - but that was not all her fault. With so many couples in the show things always seem rushed then. But as time went on she got into her stride and seemed to get more out of her interviewees. Loved her weekly slot with Ian, maybe helped that they danced together. We saw more of the costumes - before AND after the show and some of the Friday panel guests were great (others, thankfully, forgettable.)

Yes, there were things that I did not like - pro's in silly costumes, which pro am I talking about, silly VTs, phone line etc etc. But I blame the producers for these ideas!

Anyway, I hope that the producers ask her back for ITT next year. Sorry Claudia!!

Well maybe both Claudia and Zoe do ITT? I just didn't get into ITT this year and please please no more of the muppet red button nonsense!!!!

Sax