Thanks everyone for the good fun this series, it has been great, even the disagreeing

But now I feel sad.... cos this lovely thread will be no more...... Thank you everyone for making Saturday nights fun

I totally agree.

Well, the public decided, so be it.Roll on Dancing ion Ice and Celeb Big Brother in January.

I dont understand why some on here think they all knew who had won already....just look at Ola, she clearly didn't know.

Baz thas jus Fabulous made me roar laughing.  I'm so glad they won but I always feel sorry for the runners up.

I second that....   get the threads rolling Hicky and Darlo

First time I've been on this thread I've just saw bits throughout but I liked Chris
  in the bits I saw

I totally agree with you, Ola looked like she was about to pass out with nerves, I genuinely don't think anyone knew for certain who would win.

Cheers everyone, it has been amazing and fun posting with you guys on this show, now im off for xmas and will be back for celeb BB and dancing on Joe from X factor in jan.

Totally deserved by Chris and Ola, what a fun series this has been.

I just thought that Chris looked happier than Ricky, and not so uptight  Video.... that's all.....

Goodnight all, thanks for your company

Happy Christmas Video..... and anyone else who won't be around over the next week.........

Happy christmas Baz and to everyone on this forum...loves you all.

Don't worry Bazille, we'll have threads going way before the shows start.

I just think Chris looked like he was sure he had it in the bag, and Ricky looked as if he knew he was not the winner, not saying they actually knew



Anyway hope you have a good christmas Vids

I think he was relaxed cos he knew he wasn't the best dancer so he didn't mind! Well done Chris and Ola!

Thanks all on this thread it's been brill

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Will be time for this thread to go soon.

Thanks everybody. It's been good. Roll on CBB. Merry Christmas to the ones who go off untill then.

I'm surprised at the marks of 10 for Chris's Charleston.
I did not see any swivels (foot twisting from the ankle) which are a mainstay of the Charleston, and a vital element.
The judges commented on this previously, but let it go tonight.

Well, I thoroughly enjoyed tonight's show and well done to both Ricky and Chris for some great dances, well done Natalie and Ola for some great choreography as well.

I'm really glad that Chris has won, everyone sees it differently, but I think he danced well tonight, kept the facial expressions down to a minimum, loved his lindy hop and charleston, but also loved the show dance, showing off both personalities really well.  Ricky's dances were techincally excellent, but they just did not put a smile on my face and I think that Natalie slipped at least once in the cha cha cha.

Downside for me was as usual Bruce.  Trying to take over the show as usual and the song with Alesha was terrible, I felt sorry for her to be honest, but think she could have a career in musicals as she can deliver songs like that well.  Also felt tonight there was a lot of padding, even more than usual.  I just don't like the pleas for votes and seeing the journey, I like to see the dances from the contestants and the professional dances as well, as well as the other contestants.  It was lovely to see Rachel again, she looks so at home with Vincent, as Natalie was never really able to this year and hasn't Lisa Snowdon put some weight on?? (Miaow), not a good dance from her either.

I'm really pleased that Chris won and that both dancers really gave it their best shot all night and I'm really going to miss this thread, thanks for all the laughs during the programme, and can't wait for next year xx

I really enjoyed the Final, a good show. I didn't mind who won although I thought it would be Ricky, but then I could understand why Chris won because of the entertainment value even if Ricky is more technically perfect. Another good show has come to an end  but it was fun

Oh! forgot to say Jade's tango was fantastic and she would really have been a contender if she hadn't got injured, maybe it would be nice for her to reappear next series if she is able to, as I know other dancers have had to leave (Kelly Brook) and I always felt she should have had a second chance.

CBB thread opened in the BB UK Forum

well, i was against chris and ola last week, but tonight won me over! Their charleston and show dance was fantastic, and they were dancing well and they were entertaining. Very deserved! Feel Ricky and Natalie took their foot off the pedal a bit..i dont know..something was missing!

Loving olas sparkly trousers too!

It wouldn't have mattered what Ricky did tonight, he wasn't going to beat Chris, thats the way it goes, the public prefered Chris to Ricky, nothing to do with the Dancing, no-one was going to beat Ricky at that.

im sure the bbc programme he is on in the mornings helped to plug him

Watched the final with my DiL last night, so I couldn't be with you.
Loved Chris and Ola and thought they deserved to win. Yes Ricky was, technically, more perfect but IMO he failed to light up the stage, in the way that Chris did with his performance. 
I enjoyed this series and I will miss this thread. Thanks to everyone here.

I enjoyed the final last night and both couples would have been worthy winners on the day. Although Ricky is a very good dancer..he came across as too desperate to win, so I didn't warm to him. On the other hand, Chris seemed to be having fun and didn't believe he would win  and was much more happy go lucky than Ricky.

arlene phillips: dixons no cheryl cole


Thank God for that, Alesha has more talent than the so called ''nation's sweetheart'' Cheryl anyday, makes me more glad Arlene won't be coming back anytime soon.

Matthew Cutler.


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11m watch Hollyoaks star in Strictly Come Dancing final

Published date: 21 December 2009 | Published by: Staff reporter

11m watch Hollyoaks star in Strictly Come Dancing final 

 MORE than 11 million people tuned in to watch the Strictly Come Dancing final where Ricky Whittle, a star of Chester based soap Hollyoaks came second.

In a battle of talent versus entertainment, underdog BBC sports reporter Chris Hollins won over the public vote to take the crown.

He beat hot favourite Hollyoaks actor Ricky.

The BBC revealed the show attracted a peak audience of 11.7m viewers, which represented a 47 per cent share.

Ricky Whittle’s fancy footwork had helped him to remain bookies’ favourite ahead of the final clash despite his November arrest for allegedly hitting a photographer with his car in Liverpool city centre.

The actor, who plans to take legal action over the incident, ended up in the bottom two contestants after the drama.

Whittle, who wowed the judges in the final by performing an impressive lift, revealed today he had struggled with an inguinal hernia.

The actor, who plans to quit Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks next year to try to make his name in Hollywood, said he kept the problem a secret as he did not want to be dropped from the show or to get sympathy votes from viewers.

“Every week I was terrified I would collapse on stage and be rushed to hospital,” he told the News of the World.

“The pain was horrendous but it was my dream to go on the show and I wasn’t going to let an injury stop me.”

SCD Christmas special was filmed today heres what dances the celebs did..


Austin and Erin : Paso Doble
Gethin and Flavia: American Smooth
Rachel and Vincent : Rumba (tired of seeing her do this dance)
Ali and Brian : Waltz
Ricky and Natalie : Quickstep
Chris and Ola : Foxtrot



Strictly Christmas Special! 7pm, Christmas Day - just after Doctor Who.



50% judges, 50& studio audience, lets hope there was no cock ups after last years disaster.

NO TOM!  Looks great Darlo.... and visitors permitting I shall watch.... and if not, I will record it

NO TOM!  Looks great Darlo.... and visitors permitting I shall watch.... and if not, I will record it

Thank you darloboy I look forward to it

I would rather them stick on contestants from previous series instead of the top 3 from the current series as you've watched them for ages where as it would be nice to see others back. I would love for another Louisa and Vincent dance.



No Tom and I would rather him be there than Austin who I never rated and couldn't stand.