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Post by NorthernAlien on Aug 5, 2023 21:37:29 GMT
9th Sept for launch show broadcast, 23rd for first live show and Final on 16th December must be the schedule. They don't usually do elimations the first week so first celeb leaves on 30th September that gives us 11 eliminations if we assume it will be one a week before the final which is usually a minimum of 3 competitors unless there is injuries late on in the run. So We would assume they will go for 14 or maybe 15 celebs as you have to cater for injuries, someone walking etc and if they all do stay you can do a double elimination maybe end Nov before they go to 2 dances her show. I don't see them going with 16 celebs especially as poor Amy won't be dancing this series. Last year it was a 8 to 7 female to male celeb split although Jayde Adams described herself as pansexual. So will it be a 8 to 7 nominal male to female celeb split this year. Layton is likely to have a male partner so that balances out Amy not being able to compete and Luba can easily take a partner again. erm.... so 'Pansexual' is a sexuality, not a gender identity. It is generally regarded as meaning being sexually attracted to people without their gender being a factor. As ever, a specific individuals understanding of, and choice of label (if any) for themselves may have a slightly different meaning. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pansexuality
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2023 0:59:57 GMT
erm.... so 'Pansexual' is a sexuality, not a gender identity. It is generally regarded as meaning being sexually attracted to people without their gender being a factor. As ever, a specific individuals understanding of, and choice of label (if any) for themselves may have a slightly different meaning. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PansexualityI'm a 50 plus year old straight guy so I'm not up on all the terms. Just been trying to get my head around difference between pan and bi. I just mentioned that about Jayde as I didn't want to misgender her. Thanks for pointing out the difference Northern Alien, I tend to know my way as far as LGBT but the subtle differences between he next few letters are something I've not quite got my head around yet.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2023 15:25:59 GMT
Radio presenter and comedian Eddie Kadi is the 5th signing for the show. I must admit I didn't know he worked on Radio 1Extra but was aware he was the first black comedian to sell out the O2 a number of years ago. He has done a fair bit of acting and could well be a fun contestant as he is quick whitted.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 6, 2023 15:36:20 GMT
Layton will be very good I’m sure, but I’m not sure he’s very relatable/likeable to people who are not part of the Instagram yaaaasss qweeeeen slaaaay crowd. And we all know how good dancers get voted out sharpish if the audience don’t take to them. People like to see talented, but humble.
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Post by Dave B on Aug 6, 2023 16:00:20 GMT
Layton will be very good I’m sure, but I’m not sure he’s very relatable/likeable to people who are not part of the Instagram yaaaasss qweeeeen slaaaay crowd. And we all know how good dancers get voted out sharpish if the audience don’t take to them. People like to see talented, but humble. Can we get this moved over into the TV folder please Mr Bear? Ta!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2023 20:56:33 GMT
Layton is a hard one to see how the general public will see him. He has his theatre fan group with a lot from the Jamie show, plus he'll get a large gay following. As I said before I like him as a performer, thought he was excellent as Angel in Rent and he seemed a pleasant chap when I briefly spoke to him after one of the shows. So I felt especially sorry for him when I heard he'd experienced that homophobic incident at a club.
I haven't seen him being interviewed much in the media and cannot really say whether he has an OTT almost Johannes like camp personality or whether he is loud/confident/brash or even quite humble. Being the first or the third I can see him being very popular but if he is the second then he'll be less so.
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Post by FairyGodmother on Aug 7, 2023 7:12:31 GMT
It's funny, because I don't mind the ones who are competitive and even a bit arrogant if they've worked hard and danced well.
What I really dislike is somebody coming in and doing a stage-style approximation of a dance and then being faux-surprised "oh, who thought little old me with three years of dance training and ten years in music videos would be able to dance?".
Although I do think the judges should be less impressed by flash and actually comment if the footwork is constantly wrong.
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 7, 2023 12:07:18 GMT
Angela Scanlan just announced.
With each announcement, it's like winning a Will Wonka golden ticket!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2023 19:58:47 GMT
Zara McDermott confirmed so the contestant who they maybe hope will get romantically involved with a pro dancer is now on board.
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Post by alece10 on Aug 8, 2023 7:40:23 GMT
I was quite pleased with the first names as I actually knew who they were but I'm now having to Google the more recent ones.
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 8, 2023 7:46:05 GMT
I do like Angel Scanlan!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 8, 2023 8:06:13 GMT
Adam Thomas confirmed
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 8, 2023 8:43:00 GMT
Now Nikita Kanda
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 8, 2023 8:44:31 GMT
Who is Adam Thomas and Nikita Kanda?
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 8, 2023 8:48:50 GMT
You know, if he's in it that long, having Leyton and his partner performing at the Theatre.con event would be quite a coup, would it not? Also good promotion- both ways- for those little VT's they show at the beginning of each dance.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 8, 2023 9:05:38 GMT
Who is Adam Thomas and Nikita Kanda? Actor from Waterloo Road and presenter on BBC Asian Network
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 8, 2023 9:50:06 GMT
Thanks oxfordsimon. Looking them up, I know who Adam Thomas is. Still no idea about Nikita Kanda, even after a Google search!
But thank you anyway.
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Post by alece10 on Aug 8, 2023 9:57:51 GMT
I always get the Thomas brothers mixed up. They all look the same.
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Post by A.Ham on Aug 8, 2023 12:22:22 GMT
I always get the Thomas brothers mixed up. They all look the same. So was Ryan the one who did Corrie, Big Brother and Celeb Masterchef? I didn’t realise he had a similar looking brother!
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Post by alece10 on Aug 8, 2023 14:30:05 GMT
I always get the Thomas brothers mixed up. They all look the same. So was Ryan the one who did Corrie, Big Brother and Celeb Masterchef? I didn’t realise he had a similar looking brother! I have a feeling there might even be 3. I only know him from Corrie. He was Jason Grimshaw and left to go to Thailand where, apparently he still lives as Eileen went to seen him recently and came back thinner and a new haircut.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2023 20:01:43 GMT
There is a 3rd Thomas brother they did a series with their late father a few years ago with them visiting India. Ryan is 5 years older but him and Adam could easily pass as indentical twins. Adam is a fair signing and pretty well known. I must admit I didn't know who Nikita was until I read her biog and as she is pretty local to me I must be slipping.
Adam I can see being pretty good and having a fair fanbase. Nikita an attractive young lady who covers the Asian demographic so a fair signing. Do they pair her with pro dancer Nikita and one week they dance to Nikita by Sir Elton?
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Post by theatreian on Aug 9, 2023 7:52:23 GMT
Ellie Leach from Corrie and Paralympic athlete Jody Cundy the next 2. Following a similar pattern to previous years. At least I have heard of at least half of them!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 9, 2023 8:04:32 GMT
And another one:
EastEnders Bobby Brazier
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Post by alece10 on Aug 9, 2023 11:20:50 GMT
And another one: EastEnders Bobby Brazier Is that Jeff Brazier and Jade Goody's son?
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 9, 2023 11:27:49 GMT
And another one: EastEnders Bobby Brazier Is that Jeff Brazier and Jade Goody's son? Yes
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2023 12:20:54 GMT
Yes Bobby is Jeff and the late Jade's son so there is an interesting story there. Ellie has recently left Corrie so a good signing for both parties. Jody is a highly decorated paralympian cyclist so is another good contestant to get on the show.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Aug 9, 2023 15:05:09 GMT
Is Eastenders beating Corrie in overall wins?
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 9, 2023 15:12:14 GMT
Bobby Brazier- anther one I don't like. That two so far.
And three that I have never heard of!
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Post by longinthetooth on Aug 9, 2023 15:40:46 GMT
I'm at the 'three I've never heard of' stage too!
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Post by alece10 on Aug 9, 2023 17:35:21 GMT
I'm also on 3. Probably the same 3 as everyone else.
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