Comments on: Arlene Phillips speaks out over sacking

By: kate

kate — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:20:40 +0000

I have watched stricly from the beginning and I don’t think I will watched it again. I wonder wha does Alesha Dixon knows about dancing????…

By: Brenda McLaughlin

Brenda McLaughlin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:32:09 +0000

I have been a Strictly addict since series 2, but the replacement of someone with Arlene’s knowledge and vivacity is a huge disappointmentand I feel almost betrayed by the BBC. Her comments are meaningful and delivered in an entertaining way. There are very few TV programmes that I enjoy because so many of them are pandering to the assumed taste of young people. What is wrong with seeing older people – or is it just the women who are deemedto be unattractive? Strictly is certainly not in need of more glamour – the setting, costumes and dance routines ensure that there is plenty on which to feast the eyes.

PLEASE KEEP ARLENE!

By: Sandra Goad

Sandra Goad — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:25:56 +0000

Alesha Dixon knows nothing about dance except from a contestant’s viewpoint. Imagine being the professionals who will have to listen to her critique of their performances, But the BBC are not interested in any of this – just bring on the vacuous Alesha who will roar with laughter at anything and everything. Bring back Arlene with her 35 years of experience and knowledge.

By: Patricia Andrews

Patricia Andrews — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:38:20 +0000

Much as I admire Alesha’s talent, I cannot imagine why the BBc has ousted Arlene. For me she adds humourand excellent judgement.
If anyone has to go, it should be Bruce who should bow out gracefully. He has had his time

By: Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:19:39 +0000

The judging line up should stay the same. As far as glamour is concerned if half the woman of Britain looked liked Arlene at Arlenes age they would be blessed.