Strictly Come Dancing 2009 **could contain Spoiler***

[JustJodi]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...tographer.html

[Perdita]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...tographer.html

Already being discussed - see post 225 onwards

[Chloe O'brien]

I missed most of SCD this evening need to catch up on iplayer but I'm not surprised that Ricky was in the dance-off. Not because his dancing was poor he is one of the best dancers in the competition. But because what has happened in the press. If it was down to the public vote I think Ricky would have went tonight and he has blown his chances of winning this competition.

[JustJodi]

we were out all evening, didnt get home until Casualty started.. so who got the boot

[Chloe O'brien]

Natalie Cassidy she was in the dance off with Ricky Whittle but all judges chose Ricky to stay.

[Perdita]

Craig Revel Horwood has reportedly suggested that Arlene Phillips is being lined up for a Strictly Come Dancing return.

The judge said that BBC bosses hope to bring back the axed panellist for the 2010 dancing series.

Phillips, who will launch the corporation's new show So You Think You Can Dance in January, recently admitted that she still finds it upsetting that she was the only judge to be ditched as part of a Strictly revamp in July.

Horwood, 44, suggested to the Sunday Mirror that the decision could have been part of a long-term plan by producers. He said: "Who knows whether or not her sacking was a ploy so she could do the other dance show?

"It's all up for question. It's possible it's a conspiracy. Has anyone thought of that? There were a lot of rumours surrounding Arlene's dismissal about whether she left of her own accord. But I think Arlene is more than capable of coming back. She's coming on the live tour and it's not as if she's not liked. I would love to have her back and I've missed her."

Horwood also said that although he remains close friends with the 66-year-old choreographer, she never talks about her shock sacking.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/strictly...10-return.html

[Dazzle]

I'm not surprised that Ricky was in the dance-off. Not because his dancing was poor he is one of the best dancers in the competition. But because what has happened in the press. If it was down to the public vote I think Ricky would have went tonight and he has blown his chances of winning this competition.

I was thinking the same thing watching it 'cos he's always been very popular up 'til now. I guess being arrested on suspicion of assault has dented his popularity. I wonder if the public will have a long memory in this instance?

It hasn't affected my opinion of him though - I still like him.

[no1abbafan]

Natalie went Now I don't have to listen to her wittering on about how she loves the show, can't believe she's in it and those stupid facial expressions when she dances - Oh no just thought she is back in EE - won't be watching that for a while either.

[hippychick215]

either ricky or ali to win

[Debs]

Chris to win!

aww come on theres just something about him you have to love!!! either him or ali but not ricky!!!