The Greatest Dancer

I love the American SYTYCD - minimal padding, excellent and educational critiques from reputable judges and absolutely amazing talent and choreography. This show is NOT anything like that. I gave up on this crap before the end of the first episode. It's not about the dancing, that is made clear by the incessant cuts to audience gobsmacked faces during the performance. I don't need to see some strangers reaction to decide if I'm enjoying myself as well, just keep the camera on the performance so we can watch it in its entirety!!! Soooo much padding and waffle.

Jog on if you're looking for high level, top of the dance school trained dancers. TGD offers up feel good, cheesy back stories with performances that crescendo, hopefully, with the votes of the audience triggering 'the mirrors' of the studio opening. The judges are amply enthusiastic and constructive whilst the hosts supply the audience with in the moment reactions from family and fans.

We'll see what future shows offer but for now it's feel good fun for the drab winter!

Designed for mass appeal at the lowest level. Simon Cowell has found the saddest of back stories, the cheesiest acts beyond processed cheese, plus a total corn field. Obviously he thought this low low formula is rock solid. But maybe he has set the bar too low this time. Can only hope!

Thought I'd give it a go because I enjoy dancing shows and I also like the BBC. What a treat - not!

Absolutely pathetic: not even laughable. Change the name to 'The Most Pitiable Dancer'. Shockingly mediocre participants - audience, judges AND contestants (except highly trained tho' older ballet dancer).

Whoever thought it was a good idea giving the audience the right to vote acts through needs their heads checking. The most credible and qualified act didn't get through but the Cheryl Cole tribute dancer does? Also the (commendable) downsyndrome boy goes through? Both above hardly 'the greatest' dancers, just a popularity contest.

Pathetic.

This was just horrible and my sympathy goes to the dancers, some of whom did have talent. The format is derivative and the whole concept was a bit exploitative! It was just an excuse for fake tears and emotions from the judges. Saturday night TV has reached a new low.