Who would have thought that the oldest and, let’s face it, heaviest contestant would still be in the competition past the halfway point? What is it about John Sergeant that everyone loves so much?

Well, I don’t think it’s just John Sergeant, I think it’s because he and his professional partner Kristina Rihanoff have such an amazing partnership. As I’ve mentioned in my reviews, she choreographs for him so perfectly. She plays up his dancing strengths (such as they are) and each routine has showed off his personality.

Sometimes, an older man paired with a hot young woman can be creepy (like, you know, Bruce and Tess), but John and Kristina are so sweet together. It doesn’t seem lecherous at all. He seems charming and like he can’t believe his luck to be dancing with such a gorgeous woman.

There’s also, of course, the fact that he’s very funny when interviewed, which really helps.

Having said that, he should really go this week. We don’t want a Christopher Parker (non-dancer in the final) situation, do we?