[Scrotnig]

Popular shows should only ever really be dropped if there is competition for their place in the schedule and removing it opens up the slot for something worthwhile.  Q1/2/3 show that absolutely isn't the case with Strictly. 

Sadly it'll be the defunders who'd most likely cause the demise of Strictly if the BBC get to a point they can't afford to do it properly.  In theory then they could sell the rights to ITV, where no doubt the people who shout loudest about defending the BBC would be making the most complaints about the ads.

Oh I’ve heard many arguments over the years that the BBC “shouldn’t be doing” Strictly.

Well they absolutely should.

I mean, it’s not even really my cup of tea, but it’s an exceptionally well produced show, it’s always a good watch even if you’re not really “into” it, it’s still really popular, and the BBC absolutely SHOULD be making shows like that.

Phew. Glad I got that one off my chest!