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Tessa's Thoughts: Week 8

Written by TVSA Team from the blog SCD5: Tessa van Duuren on 25 Nov 2008
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Wow wow WOW!!! I’m still on such a HIGH from Thursday! What a night. I loved everything about it … the dances, our songs, my dresses and the choreography. And then the cherry on top… not one, but THREE 10’s from the judges!!!

I don’t think I’ve ever jumped on so many people before! Dave was shaking as he stood up in his box after our Rumba, telling us that our dancing gave him goosebumps. He looked like he needed a hug and I found myself overwhelmed with emotion so I ran up and squeezed the daylights out of him! To be followed by Sandy, Grant, our designer Kurt, the camera teams and anyone and everyone I bumped into along the way …

Dancing is not just a physical experience, it’s an emotional one too and I can’t tell you how ecstatic I am when I’m out there on that dance floor. I knew I’d love this experience, because when I go out clubbing with my mates, I can dance ‘til 6 in the morning - when the cleaners come and kick us out!

Obviously all those nights of dancing on Manhatten’s small stage have come to good use… at least I have some kind of natural rhythm that’s helped me tremendously on this show (although Grant cringes and pretends not to know me when he sees how I dance at clubs…).

I think one of the reasons our Rumba worked so well was because it epitomized my love-life. The song, “Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone,” is about a man who is miserable because the love of his life is away and he doesn’t know when she will return. I’m quite a free spirit but also very passionate, so I think that helped me convey the emotion in the dance.

I could hardly contain my excitement after the Rumba, so it took all my control to stay calm for our next dance, the Waltz. Another superb song, “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman,” which I could also relate to in the context of this show, because Grant has honestly brought out some kind of grace and elegance in me that I never knew I had. Coupled with the magnificent dresses I get to wear, it’s the perfect formula for feeling like a true woman. No more tomboy.

The end of the evening was weird. For some reason I felt really strange during the dance-off, like I knew something was wrong. And now I know why… WE were apparently meant to be there! It’s funny, cause Grant and I had warmed up just before the elimination, preparing ourselves for the dance-off. In fact, I said to him that I’d actually love to dance our Rumba again.

So our BFG (Big Friendly Giant, or Big Friendly Garth) was sent packing, finishing off the night with a heartfelt and eloquent goodbye, like a true gentleman. The poor guy had to go through all those “end-of-a-journey” emotions, only to be invited back into the competition the next day, due to the computer “glitch” that swayed the results.

It’s great to have him back and I do believe the producers have done well in admitting to something that they could easily have hidden. On OUR side though, the fairest way to finish last week’s events properly, would be to start the next show with a dance-off between the contestants that were MEANT to be there, dancing those same dances, ie. Anele and Brandon, and myself and Grant.

I just read in the Sunday Times that a celebrity contestant on UK’s Strictly Come Dancing voluntarily QUIT the show, because he was a useless dancer but the public kept voting him in week after week and “he feared there was a real risk he could actually WIN it. After a month-long battle with the judges that prompted a national debate on the limits of televisual democracy, BBC Journalist John Sergeant decided that enough was enough and that a victory would be ‘a joke too far… a terrifying thought for me and millions of people across the country.’”

This just goes to show that Strictly Come DANCING is being made a mockery of. How can a truly talented dancer ever win this show, if it’s based on popularity?

We all saw what happened to Tamara Dey in Season 2, who was so clearly the best dancer on the show, making history by being awarded four 10’s - a perfect 40 - for her Cha-Cha with Brandon Eilers. Sadly, she didn’t get enough public votes and was knocked out, making “Mr-Two-Left-Feet,” Die NUTSMAN, the ultimate winner! Go check out the write-up on this website, click on Strictly Come Dancing, Season 2, episode 7, “The Biggest TV Suck-Fest Ever". It’s so well-written.

It’s very disheartening to know that the public and the media are basically ignoring Grant and I, when we’ve been working SO long and hard, against all odds, for the last 4 months. We’ve been given NO media exposure, while the rest of the guys have been given such an advantage by being punted daily in all the newspapers, magazines and on radio shows.

The math isn’t very difficult, if you calculate that our 5 points attained from having the highest judges score, has to be added to 1 point for having the least viewer votes, to give us a total of 6, in order to be below Garth, who was awarded 2 points from the judges, and obviously had the highest viewer votes to give him 5 points to reach a total of 7, to beat us.

It is very obvious that we are in DIRE NEED of public VOTES!!!

Please guys, SMS 3 to 34766 to keep this a DANCING competition!

The sportswoman in me is now taking over and FIGHTING every step of the way towards that trophy. I am literally working my BUTT off, ‘til I fall on the floor, to try and get some recognition in this show.

I’m so passionate about this dancing; it really means everything to me to win that trophy! If we do somehow manage to win it, then it will have been my biggest achievement ever, because it will have been against all the odds.

Thanks a million to those of you who are supporting us with your votes!



91 Comments

GML
25 Nov 2008 09:21

I havent been voting but I will vote for you. It's totally unfair to be voted off because one is not as popular as the others.
Vote for couple no 3 guys

Cande
25 Nov 2008 09:27

I feel you Tessa, you need to start campaigning harder coz u very good in dancing

belz
25 Nov 2008 09:35

Tessa i saw you and Grant yesterday at VA Lonehill, was in that studio that you guys were gonna use for training, i wanted to come to both of you and say hi and just take a quick photo, but both of you weren't smiling, you looked........cold, or maybe you were tired but jah, eish but Grant is hot people, kay im gonna go read now.

belz
25 Nov 2008 09:41

It’s very disheartening to know that the public and the media are basically ignoring Grant and I, when we’ve been working SO long and hard, against all odds, for the last 4 months. We’ve been given NO media exposure, while the rest of the guys have been given such an advantage by being punted daily in all the newspapers, magazines and on radio shows. >>>> Shame man.

It is very obvious that we are in DIRE NEED of public VOTES!!!> If you promise to smile next time i see you, and if you and GRANT take a pic with me , then i promise to get my buddies to vote, they really dont  mind, and it will be an achievement for me to take a photo with such a passionate lady , all the best Tess!!!!


TheLady
25 Nov 2008 09:49

aaah belz-I think i saw you!!!!

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 09:49

but both of you weren't smiling, you looked........cold, or maybe you were tired but jah, eish but Grant is hot people, kay im gonna go read now.

LOL!!!! Grant IS hot. Hi Anzo!!

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 09:51

OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH CHILD u got me in tears! I swear & I’m not just saying so cos Ur my couple but because I know how U feel! U know what? U just continue dancing the way u do & work as hard as u do it’ll all pay in the end.(that’s if u don’t get eliminated cos of viewers NON votes, OH NO TOUCH WOOD, SPRINKLE SALT OVER MY LEFT SHOULDER, SPIT 3 TIMES, etc) U guys are gonna win this if it’s the last thing U do!

U guys deserved those 10 & more, U did the correct technique, u had a proper “show” to fit Ur songs, ur dresses were STUNNING! U looked GORGEOUS in ur dresses like a real Princess, or as the song u danced to goes: U LOOKED LIKE A NATURAL WOMAN! Team 3 is standing behind U, U should know that by now & we will B there again on Thursday CHEERING, ENCOURAGING, UPLIFTING, INSPIRING(I HOPE), YODELLING (LOL) & SCREAMING FOR U IN THAT BALL ROOM. U are our winner & always will be. I have NVR seen anyone, who virtually couldn’t move before, DANCE the way U do, U not swaying ur hips & letting Grant dance circles around U, NO Ur DANCING & if that’s all U take away from this competition THAN U know what, Take it with U & take it further, I’m telling U now that U should keep it UP even if it’s just for fun. Also Ur personality, stay as sweet & humble as U are & it will bring U far! People will see that in U & that will carry U on ur life journey!

I’m sounding very TEDIOUS now & will change that tune immediately. Go out there & dance, dance to the best of ur ability & I’m sure Ur gonna be safe this week & then FINALE HERE WE COME!

LOTSA LUV, HUGS & KISSES 

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 09:58

Hey Toxic, howzit going girl?

Haai shame man Belz, those 2 R stressed beyond the point of no return, they have been training like CRAZEE! They can't even C straight NVR U mind look around & greet & smile! Of miskien het hulle ook 'n bietjie drama vir ons, LOL! U really are SMITTEN with my man ne, BUT girl I don't BLAME U!  

I agree with U GML x 100 000 000 000(if that's possible)

Cande
25 Nov 2008 10:01

I like how you guys support your partners Anzo, its really nice

Nonny
25 Nov 2008 10:02

I’m so passionate about this dancing; it really means everything to me to win that trophy! If we do somehow manage to win it, then it will have been my biggest achievement ever, because it will have been against all the odds. 
Eish, now after reading this, Tessa makes me want this season to end in a tie and have both Tessa & Rob as winners. Goodluck gal, u might not be as popular as the rest, but ur dedication and ur technique beats all the popular people by far.

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 10:03

Cool girl, you're pretty hot yourself actually if you're the girl with "blonde" short hair...i want your body!

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:11

LOL (BLUSH) Thanx Toxic yes that's me! Now where did U C me??

Cande I have to support my man, this (dancing) is his life, (after our little girl & me of course). That's why he's so good cos I stand beside him in everything he does & same with me! We said for better or worse, didn't we?!

belz
25 Nov 2008 10:15

Hello Anzo, gal, im just gonna look at him, he is yours, you lucky gal!!!!!!! 
The Lady, nyhani sana, PM me please.

cleve
25 Nov 2008 10:17

I hope you guys do win, if not you then Rob and Mary. It's not fair that you guys were supposed to be in the dance off but the judges will keep you there because they can see that you put your all into your dancing. I wiwsh you all the best and GOOD LUCK!

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:19

OH NO sweat Belz, u can look as much as u look girl, it's free anyway! U can even touch (dancing) if U like, LOL! I M LUCKY, M I NOT??!! :)

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 10:25

Anzo, i saw you at the carlton ballroom and weren't you at Rob's one man show in sandton however many sundays ago?

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:31

true, still don't know who u are tho, so plz do tell!

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:33

just wanna greet or at least smile

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 10:42

@ Rob's show, we were the 3 black girls sitting next to the Jewish-Greek couple. At strictly, i was in the media section & won't be going to watch any more shows so we'll greet and smile @ each other if we attend the same events in the future :)

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:47

Ah cool a little late now tho cos it would have been nice to have a conversation with u, i find u... uhm Intriguingly interesting. i'm sure we could have chatted up a storm but like i said some other time, some other place!

GML
25 Nov 2008 09:21

I havent been voting but I will vote for you. It's totally unfair to be voted off because one is not as popular as the others.
Vote for couple no 3 guys

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 11:00

awww thanks Anz :) I think u're pretty cool too!!!

Cande
25 Nov 2008 09:27

I feel you Tessa, you need to start campaigning harder coz u very good in dancing

belz
25 Nov 2008 09:35

Tessa i saw you and Grant yesterday at VA Lonehill, was in that studio that you guys were gonna use for training, i wanted to come to both of you and say hi and just take a quick photo, but both of you weren't smiling, you looked........cold, or maybe you were tired but jah, eish but Grant is hot people, kay im gonna go read now.

Nonny
25 Nov 2008 11:42

@ Rob's show, we were the 3 black girls sitting next to the Jewish-Greek couple.
hahhah what a description!

belz
25 Nov 2008 09:41

It’s very disheartening to know that the public and the media are basically ignoring Grant and I, when we’ve been working SO long and hard, against all odds, for the last 4 months. We’ve been given NO media exposure, while the rest of the guys have been given such an advantage by being punted daily in all the newspapers, magazines and on radio shows. >>>> Shame man.

It is very obvious that we are in DIRE NEED of public VOTES!!!> If you promise to smile next time i see you, and if you and GRANT take a pic with me , then i promise to get my buddies to vote, they really dont  mind, and it will be an achievement for me to take a photo with such a passionate lady , all the best Tess!!!!


TheLady
25 Nov 2008 09:49

aaah belz-I think i saw you!!!!

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 09:49

but both of you weren't smiling, you looked........cold, or maybe you were tired but jah, eish but Grant is hot people, kay im gonna go read now.

LOL!!!! Grant IS hot. Hi Anzo!!

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 09:51

OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH CHILD u got me in tears! I swear & I’m not just saying so cos Ur my couple but because I know how U feel! U know what? U just continue dancing the way u do & work as hard as u do it’ll all pay in the end.(that’s if u don’t get eliminated cos of viewers NON votes, OH NO TOUCH WOOD, SPRINKLE SALT OVER MY LEFT SHOULDER, SPIT 3 TIMES, etc) U guys are gonna win this if it’s the last thing U do!

U guys deserved those 10 & more, U did the correct technique, u had a proper “show” to fit Ur songs, ur dresses were STUNNING! U looked GORGEOUS in ur dresses like a real Princess, or as the song u danced to goes: U LOOKED LIKE A NATURAL WOMAN! Team 3 is standing behind U, U should know that by now & we will B there again on Thursday CHEERING, ENCOURAGING, UPLIFTING, INSPIRING(I HOPE), YODELLING (LOL) & SCREAMING FOR U IN THAT BALL ROOM. U are our winner & always will be. I have NVR seen anyone, who virtually couldn’t move before, DANCE the way U do, U not swaying ur hips & letting Grant dance circles around U, NO Ur DANCING & if that’s all U take away from this competition THAN U know what, Take it with U & take it further, I’m telling U now that U should keep it UP even if it’s just for fun. Also Ur personality, stay as sweet & humble as U are & it will bring U far! People will see that in U & that will carry U on ur life journey!

I’m sounding very TEDIOUS now & will change that tune immediately. Go out there & dance, dance to the best of ur ability & I’m sure Ur gonna be safe this week & then FINALE HERE WE COME!

LOTSA LUV, HUGS & KISSES 

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 09:58

Hey Toxic, howzit going girl?

Haai shame man Belz, those 2 R stressed beyond the point of no return, they have been training like CRAZEE! They can't even C straight NVR U mind look around & greet & smile! Of miskien het hulle ook 'n bietjie drama vir ons, LOL! U really are SMITTEN with my man ne, BUT girl I don't BLAME U!  

I agree with U GML x 100 000 000 000(if that's possible)

Cande
25 Nov 2008 10:01

I like how you guys support your partners Anzo, its really nice

Nonny
25 Nov 2008 10:02

I’m so passionate about this dancing; it really means everything to me to win that trophy! If we do somehow manage to win it, then it will have been my biggest achievement ever, because it will have been against all the odds. 
Eish, now after reading this, Tessa makes me want this season to end in a tie and have both Tessa & Rob as winners. Goodluck gal, u might not be as popular as the rest, but ur dedication and ur technique beats all the popular people by far.

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 10:03

Cool girl, you're pretty hot yourself actually if you're the girl with "blonde" short hair...i want your body!

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:11

LOL (BLUSH) Thanx Toxic yes that's me! Now where did U C me??

Cande I have to support my man, this (dancing) is his life, (after our little girl & me of course). That's why he's so good cos I stand beside him in everything he does & same with me! We said for better or worse, didn't we?!

belz
25 Nov 2008 10:15

Hello Anzo, gal, im just gonna look at him, he is yours, you lucky gal!!!!!!! 
The Lady, nyhani sana, PM me please.

cleve
25 Nov 2008 10:17

I hope you guys do win, if not you then Rob and Mary. It's not fair that you guys were supposed to be in the dance off but the judges will keep you there because they can see that you put your all into your dancing. I wiwsh you all the best and GOOD LUCK!

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:19

OH NO sweat Belz, u can look as much as u look girl, it's free anyway! U can even touch (dancing) if U like, LOL! I M LUCKY, M I NOT??!! :)

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 10:25

Anzo, i saw you at the carlton ballroom and weren't you at Rob's one man show in sandton however many sundays ago?

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:31

true, still don't know who u are tho, so plz do tell!

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:33

just wanna greet or at least smile

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 10:42

@ Rob's show, we were the 3 black girls sitting next to the Jewish-Greek couple. At strictly, i was in the media section & won't be going to watch any more shows so we'll greet and smile @ each other if we attend the same events in the future :)

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 10:47

Ah cool a little late now tho cos it would have been nice to have a conversation with u, i find u... uhm Intriguingly interesting. i'm sure we could have chatted up a storm but like i said some other time, some other place!

TessTess
25 Nov 2008 14:57

Belz - I'm so sorry and really do apologise that we looked so unapproachable. We were both feeling really despondent and stressed out because Grant is also doing the New Year's Special Show now, so he has a new celebrity that he needs to train at the same time. 

This means he's working twice as hard as before in these last 2 weeks - if that's even possible! So we're both feeling the strain. Plus I'm jealous as hell that he's got a new dance-cherry!HAHAHA!!

We had trained for 4 hours that morning, then he rushed off to do a shoot with her, and then we came back to train at 7:30 that night. Please do come up to us next time... I'd like to meet you... (that's IF we're still here next week!!!)

GML,Cande, Nonny, Cleve and everyone who's showing their support,....... THANK YOU guys SO much!!! ok gotta run back to training now... byyyyeeee!

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 11:00

awww thanks Anz :) I think u're pretty cool too!!!

Nonny
25 Nov 2008 15:04

GML,Cande, Nonny, Cleve and everyone who's showing their support,....... THANK YOU guys SO much!!! ok gotta run back to training now... byyyyeeee!
Bye Tess.

Nonny
25 Nov 2008 11:42

@ Rob's show, we were the 3 black girls sitting next to the Jewish-Greek couple.
hahhah what a description!

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 15:48

Oh, oh Tess you forgot to mention your BIGGEST supporter...Anzo!!!!!!

belz
25 Nov 2008 16:01

Please do come up to us next time... I'd like to meet you... (that's IF we're still here next week> I'll make sure you are still here next week, no matter how annoying that girrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryt is i'll vote., so see you on Monday Tess, you better be smiling next week, LOL. shame you poor things, you really have to work this hard.

Taurus
25 Nov 2008 16:13

Tessa

As a fellow sportsman, I am voting for you!!!!

Forget about the politics and do your thing, if it means going into the dance off on a regular basis, go out there and win them  all!! 

The judges will never kick you out. It will be a tough call between you and rob, but from what i have witnessed, Rob may have peaked too soon and is struggling to keep up with the punishment you are laying........

Its crystal clear that you and brother G deserve the win.

Now go and get whats ur!!!!!

WINK*

From a fellow sportsman - GUGU ZULU -

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 17:18

LOL u tell her Toxic!

Very sportsman like of U Gugs,thanx, she needs all the support & encouragement she can get!

TessTess
25 Nov 2008 19:29

EISH - ANZO.... in my rush I forgot to mention the name that's at the TOP of the list!!!! sorry!!! don't worry Toxic she knows how much i love her... such a beautiful family and you should see their little girl..... the cutest child i have ever seen. 

Gugs, wow man, what can i say? THANK YOU! I'll do it for all the sports(wo)men!!!

TessTess
25 Nov 2008 19:35

oh and just read your blogs again Anzo.... you definitely are a lucky woman!!=)
i'm holding you down on that YODELLING promise.... will be listening for that on Thursday!!!HAHA!!

Brown Shuga
26 Nov 2008 02:39

All the best Tessa!!!

TessTess
25 Nov 2008 14:57

Belz - I'm so sorry and really do apologise that we looked so unapproachable. We were both feeling really despondent and stressed out because Grant is also doing the New Year's Special Show now, so he has a new celebrity that he needs to train at the same time. 

This means he's working twice as hard as before in these last 2 weeks - if that's even possible! So we're both feeling the strain. Plus I'm jealous as hell that he's got a new dance-cherry!HAHAHA!!

We had trained for 4 hours that morning, then he rushed off to do a shoot with her, and then we came back to train at 7:30 that night. Please do come up to us next time... I'd like to meet you... (that's IF we're still here next week!!!)

GML,Cande, Nonny, Cleve and everyone who's showing their support,....... THANK YOU guys SO much!!! ok gotta run back to training now... byyyyeeee!

Nonny
25 Nov 2008 15:04

GML,Cande, Nonny, Cleve and everyone who's showing their support,....... THANK YOU guys SO much!!! ok gotta run back to training now... byyyyeeee!
Bye Tess.

Toxic
25 Nov 2008 15:48

Oh, oh Tess you forgot to mention your BIGGEST supporter...Anzo!!!!!!

belz
25 Nov 2008 16:01

Please do come up to us next time... I'd like to meet you... (that's IF we're still here next week> I'll make sure you are still here next week, no matter how annoying that girrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryt is i'll vote., so see you on Monday Tess, you better be smiling next week, LOL. shame you poor things, you really have to work this hard.

Taurus
25 Nov 2008 16:13

Tessa

As a fellow sportsman, I am voting for you!!!!

Forget about the politics and do your thing, if it means going into the dance off on a regular basis, go out there and win them  all!! 

The judges will never kick you out. It will be a tough call between you and rob, but from what i have witnessed, Rob may have peaked too soon and is struggling to keep up with the punishment you are laying........

Its crystal clear that you and brother G deserve the win.

Now go and get whats ur!!!!!

WINK*

From a fellow sportsman - GUGU ZULU -

Anzo
25 Nov 2008 17:18

LOL u tell her Toxic!

Very sportsman like of U Gugs,thanx, she needs all the support & encouragement she can get!

TessTess
25 Nov 2008 19:29

EISH - ANZO.... in my rush I forgot to mention the name that's at the TOP of the list!!!! sorry!!! don't worry Toxic she knows how much i love her... such a beautiful family and you should see their little girl..... the cutest child i have ever seen. 

Gugs, wow man, what can i say? THANK YOU! I'll do it for all the sports(wo)men!!!

TessTess
25 Nov 2008 19:35

oh and just read your blogs again Anzo.... you definitely are a lucky woman!!=)
i'm holding you down on that YODELLING promise.... will be listening for that on Thursday!!!HAHA!!

Brown Shuga
26 Nov 2008 02:39

All the best Tessa!!!

maxi
26 Nov 2008 11:45

come on everyone we hv gotta vote for tess more, the judges dont decide the final winner!! she is by far the best dancer and we cant let the same thing happen that happened in season 2!

maxi
26 Nov 2008 11:45

come on everyone we hv gotta vote for tess more, the judges dont decide the final winner!! she is by far the best dancer and we cant let the same thing happen that happened in season 2!

no1 really
26 Nov 2008 12:55

haai shame meisie yo is tryin so hard but it seems like the athers is gonna win u. u mus dig dieper en luk within cos cndy is going to win u big time. u ar a very pritty girlie en u gots a nice body to but u mus get more of a personalitee on the stage. i wants a gil to be the winner an ek dink jy en cindy kan dit maak. so komon pull up yor sox en do wat yo do wen yo ridin a horse. do som perfrmin en mabe i can vote mor for yo den for cindy

no1 really
26 Nov 2008 12:55

haai shame meisie yo is tryin so hard but it seems like the athers is gonna win u. u mus dig dieper en luk within cos cndy is going to win u big time. u ar a very pritty girlie en u gots a nice body to but u mus get more of a personalitee on the stage. i wants a gil to be the winner an ek dink jy en cindy kan dit maak. so komon pull up yor sox en do wat yo do wen yo ridin a horse. do som perfrmin en mabe i can vote mor for yo den for cindy

Anzo
27 Nov 2008 08:56

Hey Tess, just wanted wish u all the best for tonight! Just go out there & do it babe, don't think of nothing else, don't worry about anything else, just go out there & do what U have been doing all along & that was to dazzle us!!!!!! We're standing behind U all the way....((((GOOOOOO TESSSSSS!!!!!!!)))) MWAH!

Anzo
27 Nov 2008 08:59

As for U NO1 really, i'm not even gonna justify ur so called comment with an answer! If u nothing GOOD to say about anyone/anything just keep UR BIG A$$ mouth SHUT! Or in this case keep ur opinions to urself!

Anzo
27 Nov 2008 08:56

Hey Tess, just wanted wish u all the best for tonight! Just go out there & do it babe, don't think of nothing else, don't worry about anything else, just go out there & do what U have been doing all along & that was to dazzle us!!!!!! We're standing behind U all the way....((((GOOOOOO TESSSSSS!!!!!!!)))) MWAH!

Anzo
27 Nov 2008 08:59

As for U NO1 really, i'm not even gonna justify ur so called comment with an answer! If u nothing GOOD to say about anyone/anything just keep UR BIG A$$ mouth SHUT! Or in this case keep ur opinions to urself!

Eren
27 Nov 2008 11:48

Good luck for tonite. I don't doubt that the 10s will be flowing in once again. You are doing great!

Eren
27 Nov 2008 11:48

Good luck for tonite. I don't doubt that the 10s will be flowing in once again. You are doing great!

fan33
28 Nov 2008 16:06

It will be a tough call between you and rob, but from what i have witnessed, Rob may have peaked too soon and is struggling to keep up with the punishment you are laying........

After last night's performance?  I don't think so!  There's only one winner and that's Rob!

Anzo
28 Nov 2008 16:13

U WERE AWESOME! LUVED EVERY SECOND OF IT BUT WILL RATHER REPLY TO UR LATEST BLOG!

fan33
28 Nov 2008 16:18

Tessa, by spending so much time in this article trying to convince the public that their voting badly you're not actually gaining popularity.  Whether the rules are fair or not, for now they are set at 50% judges (i.e. technique, performance, etc) and 50% public (i.e. popularity).

The reason for public voting is to up the number of viewers.  If judges vote popular celebrities out then the number of viewers will go down.  This is as much a popularity contest as it is a dancing contest.  If the viewers wanted to see a pure dancing contest on TV then professionals would need to dance in it.  I can tell you though that the show would not be very popular and viewership will go down.  This is the same reason why the press is giving certain couples more exposure - they're covering the contestants that their readers will want to read about (i.e. up their circulation).

I agree 100% that you and Rob are the best contestants technically, but Garth was by far the most popular and hence I think he should have been with Rob in the final 2, given the current format of the show.

Anzo
28 Nov 2008 16:57

FAN33 happy to know that ur a fan cos I think I need some of that air your blowing out right now.

Yes the show is about popularity (50%) but it's ALSO about dancing (50%). If it was a show about popularity than they should have used CELEBS to teach CELEBS how to dance. She had to LASH out cos she was 1 of the most CONSISTENT dancers in the show. She's had HIGH SCORES every week EXCEPT for the lttle fludder they had with their SAMBA but that's another story. Iv'e NVR heard of Anele before (cos I don't listen to 5fm) YET I voted for them as well, DON'T get me wrong I obviously VOTED MORE for couple 3 but I voted & a lot of the other celebs. I f I felt they deserved a vote for really IMPROVING, or for doing a BRILLIANT SHOW, or WHATEVER the case may be, I would vote. 

SHE DESERVES THE VOTES SHE GOT & MORE! She also DESERVES Publicity, cos if the producers of SCD didn't see her as a CELEB they would not have asked her to PARTICIPATE! She could have at least gotten SOME KIND OF EXPOSURE for doing well EVERY WEEK (either as the "DARK HORSE", EXCUSE THE PUN of the show) OR for a NOBODY WHO HAS BECOME A SOMEBODY!

The format is fine as it is & I'M OVER THE MOON THAT TESSA IS IN THE FINAL COS IF ANYONE DESERVES IT SHE DOES. 1st to be a NOBODY amongst all the SOMEBODIES, 2nd she is the most TECHNICAL DANCER on the show( obviously of the celebs), 3rd Cos she's good, 4th Cos she works hard, 5th cos she's good, NEED ME TO GO ON????

Don't forget everything happens for a reason & the fact that there's 2 woman in the FINAL should tell U something. 

PEACE OUT!

fan33
28 Nov 2008 16:06

It will be a tough call between you and rob, but from what i have witnessed, Rob may have peaked too soon and is struggling to keep up with the punishment you are laying........

After last night's performance?  I don't think so!  There's only one winner and that's Rob!

Brown Shuga
28 Nov 2008 17:47

<<<happy to know that ur a fan cos I think I need some of that air your blowing out right now.>>> LOL! 
Damn! Where do you guys learn all these lines cos I could use some of them

Anzo
28 Nov 2008 16:13

U WERE AWESOME! LUVED EVERY SECOND OF IT BUT WILL RATHER REPLY TO UR LATEST BLOG!

fan33
28 Nov 2008 16:18

Tessa, by spending so much time in this article trying to convince the public that their voting badly you're not actually gaining popularity.  Whether the rules are fair or not, for now they are set at 50% judges (i.e. technique, performance, etc) and 50% public (i.e. popularity).

The reason for public voting is to up the number of viewers.  If judges vote popular celebrities out then the number of viewers will go down.  This is as much a popularity contest as it is a dancing contest.  If the viewers wanted to see a pure dancing contest on TV then professionals would need to dance in it.  I can tell you though that the show would not be very popular and viewership will go down.  This is the same reason why the press is giving certain couples more exposure - they're covering the contestants that their readers will want to read about (i.e. up their circulation).

I agree 100% that you and Rob are the best contestants technically, but Garth was by far the most popular and hence I think he should have been with Rob in the final 2, given the current format of the show.

Anzo
28 Nov 2008 16:57

FAN33 happy to know that ur a fan cos I think I need some of that air your blowing out right now.

Yes the show is about popularity (50%) but it's ALSO about dancing (50%). If it was a show about popularity than they should have used CELEBS to teach CELEBS how to dance. She had to LASH out cos she was 1 of the most CONSISTENT dancers in the show. She's had HIGH SCORES every week EXCEPT for the lttle fludder they had with their SAMBA but that's another story. Iv'e NVR heard of Anele before (cos I don't listen to 5fm) YET I voted for them as well, DON'T get me wrong I obviously VOTED MORE for couple 3 but I voted & a lot of the other celebs. I f I felt they deserved a vote for really IMPROVING, or for doing a BRILLIANT SHOW, or WHATEVER the case may be, I would vote. 

SHE DESERVES THE VOTES SHE GOT & MORE! She also DESERVES Publicity, cos if the producers of SCD didn't see her as a CELEB they would not have asked her to PARTICIPATE! She could have at least gotten SOME KIND OF EXPOSURE for doing well EVERY WEEK (either as the "DARK HORSE", EXCUSE THE PUN of the show) OR for a NOBODY WHO HAS BECOME A SOMEBODY!

The format is fine as it is & I'M OVER THE MOON THAT TESSA IS IN THE FINAL COS IF ANYONE DESERVES IT SHE DOES. 1st to be a NOBODY amongst all the SOMEBODIES, 2nd she is the most TECHNICAL DANCER on the show( obviously of the celebs), 3rd Cos she's good, 4th Cos she works hard, 5th cos she's good, NEED ME TO GO ON????

Don't forget everything happens for a reason & the fact that there's 2 woman in the FINAL should tell U something. 

PEACE OUT!

fan33
28 Nov 2008 18:23

cos if the producers of SCD didn't see her as a CELEB they would not have asked her to PARTICIPATE!

Maybe a live on another planet but I did not know anything about her before the show.  I get the same impression from family and friends watching the show.

1st to be a NOBODY amongst all the SOMEBODIES

Thought you said she is a celebrity?

 2nd she is the most TECHNICAL DANCER on the show( obviously of the celebs),
Why did she not outscore Rob then?

3rd Cos she's good
The top 3 are all good, doesn't make you popular though.

4th Cos she works hard
I think they all work hard

5th cos she's good
You've mentioned that :-)

You're missing my point.  I'm trying to tell Tessa to try and win some fans over since that is very important in this competition - it counts 50%.  Telling them they're voting badly is not helping.

Brown Shuga
28 Nov 2008 17:47

<<<happy to know that ur a fan cos I think I need some of that air your blowing out right now.>>> LOL! 
Damn! Where do you guys learn all these lines cos I could use some of them

Cande
28 Nov 2008 18:39

5th cos she's good
You've mentioned that :-)
 

tl tl tl hheheheheheeehehehehe

fan33
28 Nov 2008 18:23

cos if the producers of SCD didn't see her as a CELEB they would not have asked her to PARTICIPATE!

Maybe a live on another planet but I did not know anything about her before the show.  I get the same impression from family and friends watching the show.

1st to be a NOBODY amongst all the SOMEBODIES

Thought you said she is a celebrity?

 2nd she is the most TECHNICAL DANCER on the show( obviously of the celebs),
Why did she not outscore Rob then?

3rd Cos she's good
The top 3 are all good, doesn't make you popular though.

4th Cos she works hard
I think they all work hard

5th cos she's good
You've mentioned that :-)

You're missing my point.  I'm trying to tell Tessa to try and win some fans over since that is very important in this competition - it counts 50%.  Telling them they're voting badly is not helping.

Cande
28 Nov 2008 18:39

5th cos she's good
You've mentioned that :-)
 

tl tl tl hheheheheheeehehehehe

TessTess
30 Nov 2008 23:44

Thanks Brown Shuga, Maxi, Anzo and Eren!! 

Tessa, by spending so much time in this article trying to convince the public that their voting badly you're not actually gaining popularity. 

Fan33, I'm flattered that you care enough to take the time to express your opinion to me. You make a point. My intention with this blog, however, was NOT to "convince the public that they're voting badly" or to gain popularity (I'm not that stupid or shallow), I think you've just misconstrued what I've written. 

I simply write these blogs each week as we were asked to share an online "diary" with those who want to read it. I have no ulterior motives or any wish to try and "manipulate" people or make them feel sorry for me, I simply  express my feelings each week, and to be honest, I never even thought that a lot of people read these things. 

Cheers 

Oh and while you're reading this, please SMS 3 to 34766 quick! Jokes:)

fan33
01 Dec 2008 08:01

Hey Tess,

I'm not sure that I've misconstrued anything.  You spend 6 paragraphs explaining how the public make a mockery of SCD and then end off in:

It is very obvious that we are in DIRE NEED of public VOTES!!!

Anyhow, good luck with the last week of training and enjoy the final.

Cheers

CopyCat
02 Dec 2008 13:43

Hi Tessa,

I'm eagerly awaiting your blog for week 9, usually it's up on a Monday. 

Hope you'll post it soon. 
Good luck for Thursday.

CopyCat
02 Dec 2008 13:43

Hi Tessa,

I'm eagerly awaiting your blog for week 9, usually it's up on a Monday. 

Hope you'll post it soon. 
Good luck for Thursday.

TessTess
02 Dec 2008 18:01

Just sent it in CopyCat, sorry was a bit late.. got a bit emotional writing my last one!


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