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Strictly Come Dancing's Arlene Phillips has hit out at this year's finalists, saying none of them are as good as last year's winner Alesha Dixon.
The judge said that, despite being a good dancer, Rachel Stevens isn't a 'bubbly, bouncy girl' like Alesha and she accused bookies' favourite Tom Chambers of 'over-acting', reports The Sun.
Arlene said: "What's odd about Tom is, one would think, because he's an actor, he would know how to portray a dance.
"But we can see him acting the role and that's off-putting."
She added that Lisa Snowdon was the most likeable out of the final three but admitted that she would have preferred to see Austin Healey, who was voted out several weeks ago, win the series.
What do you think of Arlene's comments? Do you think this year's finalists match up to last year's winner Alesha? Let us know what you think...
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Arlene Phillips is a liability. She needs to keep her mouth shut.
Posted by: jr.009 on Fri Dec 19 01:00PM | Report abuseOh here we have another "so called celebrity" looking for extra publicity until we see her next year with even more layers pulled back.........
Posted by: hallamandco on Fri Dec 19 01:01PM | Report abuseWhy should we be comparing LAST YEARS winner!!!! It's a new show, new contestants, who are ALL fabulous dancers - Really Arlene just keep your mouth shut if you've nothing better to say - and get on with doing what your supposed to be doing and that's judging THIS years show with THIS years dancers!!!!!!!
Posted by: lilliandownie on Fri Dec 19 01:01PM | Report abuseAfter hounding John out, she should follow him. Ideas above station me thinks
Posted by: andy_lycett on Fri Dec 19 01:01PM | Report abuseI dislike the judges and I would like to see a new set of judges. Craig and Arlene are just pure nasty and go against public opinion just to get a reaction. Len is everyones friend who has no real opinion so should just shut up. Bruno is funny and out of the four I would keep. If the judges hadnt been so vile towards John Sergent then John would be still in the show. Judges its an entertainment show - chill
Posted by: free_help_down on Fri Dec 19 01:01PM | Report abusethey are all good but Arlenes right none are as good as Alesha!!!!!
Posted by: ksphorses on Fri Dec 19 01:02PM | Report abuseI agree tht none of the contestants are as good as Alesha. Rachel is the best dancer but she just doesn't have the personality to win this contest. I'll probably vote for Lisa, but I won't be sure until the day.
Posted by: liviedavies on Fri Dec 19 01:02PM | Report abuseI couldn't give a monkeys! the John Sergeant fiasco proves that the judges are justy there for some entertainment, and their opinions count very little when considering the publics vote
Posted by: erasamusxanadu on Fri Dec 19 01:02PM | Report abuseIf these comments are intended to improve anything for anyone then they fail - and they fail miserably. They just drag down what should be a great piece of television entertainment into Arlene's bitter opinions. Is Lisa meant to win because she is 'the most likeable' ? At least she'll be made to feel as miserable as Tom and Rachel after hearing these comments. Arlene is Strictly Scrooge this Christmas.
Posted by: ardtun on Fri Dec 19 01:03PM | Report abuseI completely agree. Rachel is boring... no personality at all, shame. Tom is sweet but he does overact... Lisa is so sweet and fun and let's herself go and i think people see the real her. She has improved the most and should win!
Posted by: hannahyoung1981 on Fri Dec 19 01:03PM | Report abuse