Episode 59 • • 25:52 - 29:37
59: Smells Like Tee Truffle
Strictly Come Dancing, John Sargent Resignation, Reality TV Voting
Journalist John Sargent resigned from the British television show "Strictly Come Dancing" despite being a fan favorite. Although judges gave him failing scores for his poor dancing, the public repeatedly voted to keep him on the show for entertainment value. The situation is compared to Dutch talent shows where judges attempt to remove popular but "unmarketable" contestants to protect the show's brand and ratings.