John resigns and still the judges aren't happy. He obviously has more integrity than them and their hipocritical views. . I have supported John but it was the right time to go, before contestants who are desperate to stay blame him, or the wonderful Christina, for being knocked out. Thanks

Jules, Derby, UK

This can only happen in Britain - the least talented get the most votes. Grow Up

Hugo, Leighton Buzzard,

John Sergeant is the most entertaining out of all of them and THAT'S why i vote for him. Why was he invited in the first place? to be ridiculed? Judges need to get over themselves and RESPECT the public. It's called democracy and this is NOT a dance competition, It's entertainment!! John to win!!!

Chris, Preston, UK

To paraphrase comment by MGM executive on application by Fred Astaire to join company-
'Unattractive, balding, can dance a little'.

Prudence Eely Bond McGuire BA, LONDON, ENGLAND UK

Unfortunately these shows seem to be more and more about the judges and not about the contestants. Obviously the judges think it is a showcase for themselves. Perhaps there should be a phone vote on which of them goes??

Graham Lingley, Ipswich,

I have always loved and admired John Sergeant and was happy to see him in Strictly. However after his Paso Doble which was very funny, but turned him into a national joke, I think he should have retired gracefully. I now find his inept appearances in the show irritating. Sorry JS!

aline waites, London, UK

Whats this "housewife" term all about anyway? Its very irritating and suggests those women in the fifties who used to stay home and listen to Family Favourites and gas over the garden fence about Vince Hill. All ages watch SCD and all ages are voting for him (and Daniel from X Factor I may add).

Carolyn, London,

This is happening because men are sick and tired of all the prime time television being made for women. We pay the license fee too!

I'm voting for John Sergeant and Daniel from X-Factor as a form of protest and encourage others to do likewise.

Andrew, Fareham,

For goodness sake, its entertainment not the Olympics.

Robert, London,

I love watching John Sergeant and could not care less what the judges think. I will vote to see him each week as long as he is on the show.

MM
Ps How can Craig be taken seriously - have you seen that haircut!

Mary Morris, Glasgow, Scotland

I am appalled at the ageist comments and inequality from the judges. I'd like to see Len Goodman attempt a Latin American dance! They're not critiqueing John's performance, they're clearly biaised against him, and I don't like seeing a highly intelligent, mature gentleman treated so disrespectfull

Juliet Jarvis, Sanderstead,

A contestant only the public likes - yikes!

Esther, London,

History shows that throughout the ages,those that are entrusted with a vote, tend not to vote in accordance with the the implied wishes of the judges.Remember Barabbas?.

Mike , Peterborough, UK

Hey, isn't this show entertainment.
Surely the viewers are perfectly entitled to vote who they want to be entertained by.

jasper, chelmsford,

The public get what the public want!

Caroline , Barton, England

This is not the first time that an untalented but popular performer has outlasted better dancers/skaters/singers. If those who run the programme want to do away with the John Segeant syndrome then they will have to rethink the voting process and probably destroy the show.

Jill, Jersey, Channel Islands

This is not the first time that an untalented but popular performer has outlasted better dancers/skaters/singers. If those who run the programme want to do away with the John Segeant syndrome then they will have to rethink the voting process and probably destroy the show.

Jill, Jersey, Channel Islands

I'd like a vote on which of the judges should go. That would soon have them baying for public sympathy

Geoff Davies, Crewe, Cheshire

But Strictly Come Dancing is so much more fun when the judges are annoyed! And John's a poppet, isn't he? I'm NOT a housewife, by the way - I'm a twenty year old student!

Clare, Manchester,

The judges bring this upon themselves. Arlene drools over the athletes; Craig routinely bullies the easy targets, etc - then they have the gall to complain about subjectivity from others! John S wasn't very good, but some constructive comments and allowance for his age would not have gone amiss.

Austin, London,

best way to stop all yhe contraversy is to take both these terrible shows off the air and put something decent on

graham o'brien, bolton,

As for X Factor, if you ban peoples sob stroies from airing, then just base the airing on singing contest, then people will vote for singing. That is where X factor is going wrong, and it is their fault for airing these stories.

Tom, Chelmsford, UK

Look its bad enough I have to watch this show (my other half is addicted to it)but to see John every week dance like your dad at a wedding is killing me! I realise its a joke lets keep the silly old chap in but please its bad enough being tortured every week with out this.

simon, Bristol, England

why is anyone surprised?? The whole point of the show is to give the public the chance to say who they want to go through, that's democracy for you.... people don't always buy records based on talent, or vote governments in based on policy ;)

Ian, Newhaven, England

What evidence do you have that it is "housewives" who are voting for poor talent?

A Baillie, Pulborough, West Sussex

If you want to do well in the X-factor irrespective of talent. It is "essential" that you're male. You have to also be either young or have a nice smile. It also helps if you're Irish. The two weakest contestants are Daniel and Eoghan but unfortunately the public won't let them go easily.

Phil, Epsom, England

Pro-Bush paranoids dreamed up a press conspiracy, a liberal conspiracy, a socialist conspiracy, but they never thought of a housewives' conspiracy! Or maybe there's a conspiracy of ITV fans to sabotage a BBC show, and vice versa, by voting for bad acts? There's a (ratings) war on, remember.

joe, birmingham, uk

Hopefully...with a bit of luck..... this might be the beginning of the end for "talent" shows on the telly. We can only hope.

Pierre, Hemel Hempstead, Herts

The whole show is about charity, and making money for children in need. The more phone calls the more goes to charity. To vote John and his partner in every week means viewers are spending lots of money to keep him in. Sounds like a good scheme . The others will have to excel to keep their places.

Jimd, Norwich, Uk

The programme is too long now and lacks any tension. We are only now, after weeks of this, beginning to get down to the people who are competative. John has provided dignity ,spirit and a sense of fun which has been lacking so far. He has deserved his inclusion.

Delfid, London,

Isn't democracy wonderful.

Akheloios, Wigan,

He might not have any talent, but he is entertaining. On X Factor, Mariah Carey or rachel should have been voted off, the former was dreadful!

Mike, Gloucester, uk