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Minister: Get rid of the Strictly judges
Danny Brierley21.11.08
A CABINET minister waded into the row over Strictly Come Dancing today after John Sergeant's decision to walk out.
Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy called for the show's judges to be sacked because they were taking the issue too seriously.
He said Sergeant's performance had been "entertainment and fun". Mr Murphy told the BBC's Question Time: "I think we need to get rid of the judges rather than John."
Mr Sergeant, a former political reporter, resigned on Wednesday after scathing remarks from the judges. The 64-year-old had been kept in the show by the public vote but left after saying it would be "a joke too far" if he won. Mr Murphy said: "The judges don't know what this programme is all about."
Mr Sergeant, who has been on Strictly Coming Dancing for nine weeks, has promised to perform a farewell dance on tomorrow's show with dance partner Kristina Rihanoff.
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