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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 17, 2024 19:32:11 GMT
Even without this scandal, it was due for a serious shake up - feeling dated and repetitive. Being forced to find a change of direction might be the best thing to happen to Strictly in the long run Agree. |
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 18, 2024 10:34:22 GMT
Whist I have no reason to question the legitimacy of the claims being made, what I do know it that it's free publicity for the upcoming series.
Good press or negative, everybody's talking about Strictly!
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Post by marob on Jul 18, 2024 13:17:40 GMT
Never really bothered with Strictly but last week I went to see Anton and Giovanni: Together, as there was someone in the ensemble I wanted to see. Three performances at the same theatre, all of them sold out.
Whatever may have happened back stage, don’t think it’s having much of an impact on the popularity of the show.
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Post by ladidah on Jul 18, 2024 13:32:15 GMT
I love Strictly, but I think they need to reassess what show it is.
Is it a mixed ability show, where you could have a west end star/dancer take part alongside an MP, or is it like it was 20 years ago, with everyone being awful until half way through?
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Post by vdcni on Jul 18, 2024 18:07:32 GMT
Zoe Ball got 35 in the first week in series 3. Other than series 1 I don't think there's ever been a series where at least 1 or 2 contestants weren't good from the start.
I think the issue now is that they are less strict with the dance styles. The ballroom and Latin aspect has been lost a bit and now the dancing is a lot more generic so it feels that those with a dance background aren't really learning as much as they used to.
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 20, 2024 10:45:22 GMT
My, my, this is all turning a bit ugly, isn't it?
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 20, 2024 11:14:23 GMT
If what is alleged is true, and police questioning is required, the alleged perpetrator may have to be extradited from his native Italy.
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 20, 2024 16:01:08 GMT
When the show returns I wonder if Tess will address it (in any) way- even just briefly- or just gloss over it with a plastic smile, keeping her poker face?
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Post by SilverFox on Jul 21, 2024 10:23:05 GMT
And now one of the female pro-dancers is accused. There is no-way that the BBC cannot have been aware of this (if the accusations are true). I suspect they are now concerned because it has become news, rather than for the mis-treatment - which, lets face it, is not unusual in many settings, sadly.
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Post by longinthetooth on Jul 22, 2024 13:59:30 GMT
It's funny, but as far as I'm aware, none of the winning celebrities have complained ....
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 22, 2024 14:36:20 GMT
This is getting out of hand now
Injuries happen. That is part of physical activity like dancing.
Greg Rutherford did serious damage to himself recently on Dancing on Ice but he isn't trying to complain about it.
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Post by Jon on Jul 23, 2024 0:27:41 GMT
This is getting out of hand now Injuries happen. That is part of physical activity like dancing. Greg Rutherford did serious damage to himself recently on Dancing on Ice but he isn't trying to complain about it. It's kind of running out of steam, the tabloids are dragging out stories from 10-15 years ago. |
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 25, 2024 7:56:28 GMT
I just saw Amanda Abbington's interview on Channel 4 on Twitter (X) this morning.
Sounds like she's had a horrible experience during her time on the show and after.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I hope that she is receiving the support- emotionally and mentally- she needs.
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 29, 2024 9:20:11 GMT
Apparently the results of the investigation into Giovanni's behaviour are doe to be published today.
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 29, 2024 18:31:14 GMT
In other news, perhaps intended as a diversion, Nick Knowles and Paul Merson are rumoured to be taking part this year.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 29, 2024 20:05:42 GMT
Ralf Little is also heavily rumoured
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Post by Matt on Jul 29, 2024 21:29:24 GMT
And Pete Wicks!
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Post by theatreian on Jul 29, 2024 22:01:49 GMT
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 29, 2024 22:48:59 GMT
I don't believe Hannah Waddingham would do Strictly
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Post by justfran on Aug 2, 2024 14:15:38 GMT
Tom Dean, a swimmer in the gold medal winning 4x 200M GB team has confirmed he’s taking part in Strictly this year.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 2, 2024 14:22:21 GMT
Rather undermines the credibility of that leak ...
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Post by theatreian on Aug 2, 2024 15:27:15 GMT
Rather undermines the credibility of that leak ... As happens almost every year there are numerous leaks and rarely have they been completely accurate. Just serves to build up curiosity in the new series. |
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Post by danb on Aug 3, 2024 5:50:51 GMT
I don't believe Hannah Waddingham would do Strictly Now ‘Hollywood movie star’ Hannah Waddingham? You’d be having a word with your agent if this was your best opportunity… |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 3, 2024 22:03:41 GMT
The papers are still running with Hannah W being a contestant.
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Post by jek on Aug 4, 2024 10:37:05 GMT
Sometimes, of course, people do Strictly for sentimental reasons rather than to boost an already successful career. Their kids want to see them do it or an elderly grandparent does. I can see a scenario whereby Hannah Waddingham would want to do it for her mum (a former English National Opera singer) and her daughter.
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