You've pr oven that you don't believe in merit but you do believe in connections, favoritism and back-room deals.
And by what moronic conspiracy theory do some of you believe that "liberals" controlled who won? Are you suggesting that, in the past, the best dancers didn't go to the finals?
Frankly, I'm ashamed of you. It's not liberals who's heads are exploding. But rather it's everyone and anyone who believes in fairness, honesty and merit.
Oh shut up!
WTH? Bristol has improved every week, her Paso Doble was entertaining, but her waltz was outstanding....the only issue is that the liberals in HollyWood and the entertainment business expect their picks...whether its brandy or kyle or somebody else win, they feel entitle...
Take two asprin and call me in the morning...
You don’t like the system?
Don’t blame those who who work within it. It was a honest win.
Reserve your anger and shame for those who set up the system.
I was so thrilled to see Bristol advance. She is a wonderful young lady and I just love her dances. She makes this mom want to take a dance class!! Personally I can’t get enough of this sweet Palin family.
I agree with you, andhave said so... I’m embarrassed. I think Bristol is too. If she wins this thing completely then there will be a backlash against Sarah...
VOTING -- HOW IT WORKS:
During the live shows, judges will give a score based on several factors, including technical execution. But the judges' scores alone do not decide a couple's fate.
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In the Dancing with the Stars Results Show, the couple with the lowest combined score from judges and viewer votes will be eliminated from the competition. The scoring is divided evenly between the judges and the viewers at home, ensuring unpredictable outcomes at the end of every show. When the final two couples remain, the ultimate dance-off will determine who wins the trophy.
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Each week every couple receives points from the judges and votes from the public. For every couple we work out the share they got of the points given by the judges on the night, and the share they got of the public's votes on the night and we add these two shares together. The couple with the lowest combined total is eliminated from the show.
For example if couple A, B and C receive 38, 26 and 14 points from the judges, we calculate what share these points represent of the total awarded by the judges on the night. In this case the judges gave 78 points in total, and each couples' share of 78 points breaks down as follows: 38= 48.72% of78, 26= 33.33% of 78, 14= 17.95% of 78. Let's suppose that when the public votes are tallied, each couple has the following shares: A= 20%, B=40%, C=40%. To determine who's eliminated we combine these two shares for the total:
Couple A: 20+48.72%= 68.72%
Couple B: 40+33.33%= 73.33%
Couple C: 40+17.95%= 57.95%
In this case, the bottom two couples would be A and C, and C would be eliminated.
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The criteria for the viewer vote is that it simply be their favorite.
Who cares what the reason is as to why.
I don't see a requirement that the vote go to the one deemed to be the best dancer.
Oh what a load of crap.
Agree totally! They're ruining a perfectly good show all in the name of politics. I'd be surprised if it returns for another season. It's a DANCING competition! Bristol was certainly improving, but she was no way close to her competitors . Thanks to all of those voting her through they have probably caused her great embarrassment. She's not dumb, and I'm sure is well aware of what's going on. What a shame!
And another point. I think it was a cheap shot on Fox's part to pit Bristol against Brandy as the final two. They knew the results beforehand. They could just as easily have pitted Brandy against one of the other two. But, I'm guessing they were more interested in stirring up political resentment against Bristol and creating more controversy than they needed to. Ratings I guess.
Thank you for your post. These people are actually bragging about stuffing the ballot box. Unbelievable. :(
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> “You corrupted a process and promoted someone who was not as worthy as the person who was voted off.”
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That is your irrelevant opinion - Stuff it!
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