Reality TV
Jason Donovan: 'Strictly beat X Factor because of casting' - video
Published Friday, Dec 16 2011, 00:01 GMT | By Alex Fletcher and Chris Allen | 1 comment
Jason Donovan has claimed that Strictly Come Dancing's ratings success this year has been down to the casting.
The Australian actor and singer talked about the show's ratings victory over X Factor on Saturday nights, but played down the rivalry between the two reality shows.
"[The success is] all about the cast. It is a soap opera. It is a panto," said Donovan. "I would say I think Strictly and X Factor are two very different shows. Whether there is an audience crossover, I don't know. But I do think it comes down to the casting."
Donovan's rival finalist Harry Judd joked: "And you [Jason]!"
Strictly Come Dancing, which is available to watch in 3D this weekend, kicks off at 7pm on Saturday (December 17) on BBC One.
> Strictly Come Dancing 2011: The Top 10 dances of the series - video
> Strictly Harry Judd: 'Stripping off doesn't embarrass me now'
The Australian actor and singer talked about the show's ratings victory over X Factor on Saturday nights, but played down the rivalry between the two reality shows.
"[The success is] all about the cast. It is a soap opera. It is a panto," said Donovan. "I would say I think Strictly and X Factor are two very different shows. Whether there is an audience crossover, I don't know. But I do think it comes down to the casting."
Donovan's rival finalist Harry Judd joked: "And you [Jason]!"
Strictly Come Dancing, which is available to watch in 3D this weekend, kicks off at 7pm on Saturday (December 17) on BBC One.
> Strictly Come Dancing 2011: The Top 10 dances of the series - video
> Strictly Harry Judd: 'Stripping off doesn't embarrass me now'
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