Strictly pro declares it 'doesn't matter' who wins final now as backlash intensifies and audience 'switches off'
'Strictly will lose a big chunk of its audience over the next couple of weeks'
Brendan Cole has revealed that he thinks Strictly Come Dancing is about to lose a ton of viewers and, as a result, it won’t matter who wins, as people will have “lost interest” by the series final.
On the show this weekend, Lewis Cope was sensationally eliminated. It came after a dance-off against Amber Davies. Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke and Karen Carney, as well as Amber, will now dance in the coming weekend’s semi-final.
However, Brendan has said he’s “not sure it matters” who wins, as Strictly fans will have “lost interest” by then. Ouch!
However, looking at the Twitter hashtag, we’re afraid he might be right…
Strictly pro hits out over Lewis Cope’s exit ahead of series final
Speaking on behalf of Sky Vegas, Brendan shared who he sees as the frontrunners for the semi-final. However, it appears he’s less than impressed about Lewis’ exit.
“The reality is Balvinder is going to struggle next week. She must now learn two dances, and so far with the exception of two weeks, she’s struggled to learn one dance and deliver it well. She’s a very good actress and she always plays the part beautifully, but the technique lets her down. In the Viennese Waltz she barely closed her feet, and that’s a fundamental, yet somehow nines were scored.
“Sadly, with her ability she doesn’t quite belong in a semi-final and probably hasn’t from the start. She’s been in the bottom two almost every week because her dancing puts her there. I feel for her, but she’s not in the same league as two of the other three remaining couples.”
‘Now that he’s gone, I’m not sure it matters’
He went on: “Amber will be there in the final because no one can beat her in a dance-off. Balvinder realistically doesn’t belong in the semi-final, so it’s between George and Karen.
“Karen is far better. If you’re looking at potential winners, it’s Karen at this point. George has the popularity because he’s a YouTuber, and the way voting works now will suit him. On pure ability he doesn’t deserve to win, but on a popularity contest he could because of his following.
“Karen is the only one left with the dance ability and the audience potential to win. Amber is the best by far, but she clearly doesn’t have the public vote – and that’s what you need to win.”
Brendan then dealt the show a final blow.
“I did think a couple of weeks ago that Karen could win, especially with Lewis still there. It would have made it an interesting competition. Now that he’s gone, I’m not sure it matters because I think people will lose interest.
“Strictly might lose a big chunk of its audience over the next couple of weeks now that he’s gone.“
Viewers agree
Taking to social media, viewers agreed with Brendan.
One said: “What the hell is going on with British public saving George and Balvinder. Shocking result. Will not be watching the final now.” A second added: “Sums up Strictly. Time the program is pulled. Last series for me. It’s becoming a joke.”
A third commented: “I am a Strictly die-hard fan, but that’s the last show I will watch this series.” “I won‘t watch next year. The whole thing feels like a set-up. I shan’t be watching the final. I’ve watched ALL #Strictly from its beginning and I have never seen a more talented and amazing dancer than Lewis Cope.”
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