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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 didn't like it cos Austen went out. She said in a previous episode that Tom should come out and Act. He does that and she slates him. Oh Arlene make you mind up please. After all it is supposed to be a FUN show. Tom is my favourite but .. Good luck to them all.
Posted by: sharo.beth on Fri Dec 19 01:08PM | Report abuseshes right
Posted by: kixypixy on Fri Dec 19 01:08PM | Report abuseWhat a load of cobblers. I think both Tom and Rachel are very likable and far more down to earth, normal and far less affected than Lisal!!!!
Posted by: nettejay on Fri Dec 19 01:08PM | Report abuseBlah Blah Blah! Roll on when its all over, cant stand the lot of em!!
Posted by: robertlord498 on Fri Dec 19 01:08PM | Report abuseOh for gods sake another bit of Hype ...a story made out of no story
Posted by: squidgie2 on Fri Dec 19 01:09PM | Report abuseI think Arlene is two faced. She can be as nice as pie to their faces then says the above behind their backs. If she thinks this why was it said that this would be the best final ever
Posted by: angela36davies on Fri Dec 19 01:09PM | Report abuseits all just about getting more publicity for tomorrow... its so transparent!
Posted by: seftonandpitt on Fri Dec 19 01:09PM | Report abuseI couldnt agree with Arlene more!! The three finalists are nothing but 'average'. None of them excel in both elements of ballroom and latin. Austin Healey was the only one who rightly could hold his corner in the final. Its made a farce of the whole programme.
Posted by: bev.mcfadden on Fri Dec 19 01:09PM | Report abuseIf Ms Philips does not like the dancers she should step down. In fact I think the programme would benefit from fresh judges.
Posted by: swood682 on Fri Dec 19 01:10PM | Report abusearlene can't stand other women, simple as!
Posted by: sarahbread on Fri Dec 19 01:10PM | Report abuse