Arlene slates Strictly finalists

Fri Dec 19 11:46AM by TV Editor

Arlene Phillips

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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  • (11)

    I absolutely agree with Arlene on this.

    Posted by: dorothypaterson on Fri Dec 19 12:38PM | Report abuse
  • (12)

    Its all a complete farce! Get it off the tele! They are a laughing stock!

    Posted by: gillvf on Fri Dec 19 12:38PM | Report abuse
  • (13)

    Reports the Sun says it all!!!!

    Posted by: lesandjanecarter on Fri Dec 19 12:38PM | Report abuse
  • (14)

    i think arlene is an vicious old bag who should stick to judging without trying to influence the public off air.

    Posted by: cossy3487 on Fri Dec 19 12:38PM | Report abuse
  • (15)

    Arlene needs to keep her saggy gob shut!!! Tom to win :)

    Posted by: macmurphy100 on Fri Dec 19 12:38PM | Report abuse
  • (16)

    Thats rich Arlene you voted Austin out.

    Posted by: robcvss on Fri Dec 19 12:38PM | Report abuse
  • (17)

    possibly the worst program in the history of television....S..T

    Posted by: britco2004 on Fri Dec 19 12:38PM | Report abuse
  • (18)

    Arlene is correct.

    Posted by: geoffdeane on Fri Dec 19 12:39PM | Report abuse
  • (19)

    I am sick and tired of these Strctly Come Dancing judges behaving like mardy teenagers on the live broadcasts and then mouthing off during the week. If it weren't for the contestants I certainly wouldn't watch the show. Have they no appreciation of just what an effort both the contestants and their professional partners have put in over the weeks. They - the dancers - deserve better than these loud-mouthed judges.

    Posted by: bajwins on Fri Dec 19 12:39PM | Report abuse
  • (20)

    Its a complete farce! Get it off the tele! They are all a laughing stock!

    Posted by: gillvf on Fri Dec 19 12:39PM | Report abuse