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Post by d'James on Aug 16, 2017 22:14:17 GMT
I'd quite like Tristan or Gorka (Sorry Giovanni). I think they're all too short for me. Probably Quickstep.
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Post by Tibidabo on Aug 16, 2017 22:15:53 GMT
Ian. Argentine filth.
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Post by d'James on Aug 16, 2017 22:25:01 GMT
Grrrr. Just looked over the past pros and want to pick more. Maybe a group dance where I'm lying on a chaise longue and they're all fanning me and feeding me grapes.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2017 23:51:30 GMT
Anything with Ola in that catsuit.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2017 8:31:09 GMT
Ian. Waltz. *insert heart eyes here*
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2017 12:51:11 GMT
If the next announcement is going to be on The One Show, there have been strong rumours that Alex's sometime stand in and presenter on rebooted Robot Wars, Angela Scanlon is doing Strictly, so could announcement be her.
BBC Breakfast, Newsroom or Sports Dept usually provides one contestant per year too. We've discussed the Breakfast Contenders before, Sports Dept may not have a well known enough person, newsroom would probably be limited to newsreaders as correspondents/editors can be required at short notice. Big John Pienaar would be an interesting choice but his job wouldn't really allow him to be released and Laura Kussenberg's face doing a tango would be fun to watch too.
One name who sprang to mind was Fiona Bruce, she has done all the Children in Need routines and even did Strictly for that one year, she is well known and as the attractive slightly "elder" woman could be very popular. Emily Maitlis could also be a good choice as she is well known for her long legs but as she has just had that stalker issue and is probably looking to be taken seriously as a Newsnight presenter, it may not be for her this year. Fiona is of course respected too but she has branched out from Newsroom and her career is further on than Emily's.
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Post by sirdaniel on Aug 17, 2017 13:22:13 GMT
Next announcement due on Friday! I wonder why they're randomly skipping a couple of days - makes no sense! I much preferred when it was all a secret until the launch... I don't ever remember a Sunday reveal before. They've always skipped a day or two but never three I don't think. Five a week has been about average iirc, so I was surprised we got a full seven last week. |
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Post by dizzieblonde on Aug 17, 2017 13:26:07 GMT
The strongest rumours for the remaining contestants are about Brian Conley, Johnnie Peacock, Alexandra Burke, Anne Robinson, Angela Scanlon and Michelle Ackerly (also of The One Show). I reckon 2 or 3 of those named are in, but, other than Brian Conley - who was being listed as already in by the Sun! - I wouldn't like to say who else gets the final few spots - only that I'm relatively sure one presenter from The One Show will be in the line up this year! I think there's still some real surprises left to reveal, that no one's managed to put on the 'suspected' list!
As for the weekend reveal, it looks like their hands were forced, due to the tabloids breaking embargoes on releasing certain names. I think we would have got reveals for the past couple of days, if that hadn't happened. There's been no solid spoilers in the tabloids in the past couple of days, so it seems the lid's back on the reveals.
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 17, 2017 13:33:41 GMT
The BBC must be loving all the speculation. They do it like this to get people talking...and they have!
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Post by sirdaniel on Aug 17, 2017 13:36:04 GMT
The strongest rumours for the remaining contestants are about Brian Conley, Johnnie Peacock, Alexandra Burke, Anne Robinson, Angela Scanlon and Michelle Ackerly (also of The One Show). I reckon 2 or 3 of those named are in, but, other than Brian Conley - who was being listed as already in by the Sun! - I wouldn't like to say who else gets the final few spots - only that I'm relatively sure one presenter from The One Show will be in the line up this year! I think there's still some real surprises left to reveal, that no one's managed to put on the 'suspected' list! As for the weekend reveal, it looks like their hands were forced, due to the tabloids breaking embargoes on releasing certain names. I think we would have got reveals for the past couple of days, if that hadn't happened. There's been no solid spoilers in the tabloids in the past couple of days, so it seems the lid's back on the reveals. Simon was revealed on Sunday Brunch so would've always been planned that way. Perhaps Joe was forced but they have released a couple just on social media before. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2017 17:30:20 GMT
Anne Robinson would be a good name, Alexandra seems a lock, Johnnie would be a great choice as they have never had a Paralympian before. Michelle and Angela would seem a bit to similar both being associated with the One Show, so ideally one this year and one next year.
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Post by d'James on Aug 17, 2017 17:32:32 GMT
I prefer Michelle so I hope it's her. Also they could do amazing things with her gorgeous hair.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2017 23:55:02 GMT
Michelle and Angela are both 32/33, career's probably at a fairly similar level at this moment. Both seem like engaging nice ladies who would give the show a good shot and doing well could be great for either. Looking at the diversity of this year's potential line up, neither really has a stronger case as BAME, Irish and Redheads could all be covered regardless of whether it came down to the two.
As D'James said above, Michelle might have more potential for makeovers with her hair and Angela also being pale skinned could look a bit out of place or totally strange with a fake tan. Even figure and looks wise there isn't a lot between them to say wow she'd look great in a beautiful ballgown or in a short latin outfit etc,
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Post by sirdaniel on Aug 18, 2017 0:12:26 GMT
A vote for Angela from me, if we have to have one off of The One Show.
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Post by mosiemo on Aug 18, 2017 14:48:11 GMT
Brian Conley officially confirmed this afternoon
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Post by d'James on Aug 18, 2017 14:50:29 GMT
Brian Conley officially confirmed this afternoon Good. He should be very entertaining. I hope there's a puppet in one of his dances! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2017 15:51:37 GMT
Brian has done a fair amount of musicals so could be classed as a "Song and Dance Man". I want him to come on one week as Dangerous Brian too. His Panto opens 9th December so if he has a long run then this could be an issue as Final could be 16th or 23rd December. I'm guessing 16th as Xmas Day show on 25th could make 23rd Final too close. Panto rehearsals are usually a couple of weeks and Brian would never be script in hand like Stacey Solomon was last year.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2017 15:54:27 GMT
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Post by Tibidabo on Aug 18, 2017 16:16:58 GMT
Who..... ......thinks this is a good signing? I certainly do. |
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Post by d'James on Aug 18, 2017 19:09:29 GMT
Sad to hear about Bruce. He had a fantastic career and won't be forgotten quickly. |
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Post by theatreian on Aug 18, 2017 19:19:48 GMT
Yes I echo those comments. Bruce was in a class of his own , never to be repeated. RIP
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2017 13:17:33 GMT
Bruce and Bob Monkhouse as hosts were in a class of their own.
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Post by Tibidabo on Aug 20, 2017 20:59:31 GMT
That is indeed mega!
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Post by d'James on Aug 20, 2017 21:02:43 GMT
Thanks for sharing Tibidabo!!! What sort of people do we think? A sportsman probably. We have enough soapstars I think. Maybe a politician. |
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Post by Tibidabo on Aug 20, 2017 21:10:45 GMT
Ooh. Don't know. Would prefer not a politician personally. Possibly 2 sports people, someone like a chef or dragon or expert in something, maybe someone's mother/father/daughter. I'm a bit underwhelmed apart from Brian this year, so I hope there's someone to excite me.
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