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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  • (71)

    Oh dear. More light entertainment controvercy.

    Posted by: badger_party07 on Fri Dec 19 12:51PM | Report abuse
  • (72)

    Lets face it....she obviously liked Austens "guns" as far as I'm concerened he should have gone out when he did....and whats wronge with an actor "acting" the dance ....Toms the best of the bunch,he can do all the dances thrown at him and more...good one Tom.

    Posted by: jeffbubz on Fri Dec 19 12:52PM | Report abuse
  • (73)

    Arlene get a life

    Posted by: lxdollarsxl on Fri Dec 19 12:52PM | Report abuse
  • (74)

    i think she needto make her mind up last week she said they were all better than last year

    Posted by: brin23uk on Fri Dec 19 12:52PM | Report abuse
  • (75)

    'Slates'? Not really. I should slate this article.

    Posted by: ianrobertcook on Fri Dec 19 12:52PM | Report abuse
  • (76)

    I think Arlene's absolutely right!

    Posted by: burgess_guy on Fri Dec 19 12:52PM | Report abuse
  • (77)

    She's just another of televisions many self opinionated prats, if she's so good why isn't she doing it. It's really about time she gave up and took the rest of the overpaid and over the hill crew with her. Forsyth should retire as well, he's well past it.

    Posted by: kstow on Fri Dec 19 12:52PM | Report abuse
  • (78)

    Arlene needs to get her hormones under control - Austin was voted out because he wasn't good enough

    Posted by: vferris on Fri Dec 19 12:52PM | Report abuse
  • (79)

    Two-faced bint, Who's been giving Rachel Stevens 10s for the last 3 weeks?! Sour-faced old hag.

    Posted by: mushroomteagirl on Fri Dec 19 12:53PM | Report abuse
  • (80)

    Rachel and Vincent are by far the best,love them,hope they win

    Posted by: zena.morgan on Fri Dec 19 12:53PM | Report abuse