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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 8:52:42 GMT
The Pussycat dolls were formed as a burlesque/dance ensemble and worked in LA for a number of years before the 'music career' part took off, so yes I'd say she's a trained dancer. But as we argue every year, being trained in one form of dance doesn't mean you're good at Latin and Ballroom always.
Also @theatremonkey you're on form this morning 'above it' indeed....there's an actual medical Dr on the show...(admittedly one who has already sold out to showbiz) Maybe Stacey Dooley fancies a couple of months of sequins for a laugh?
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Post by vdcni on Aug 17, 2018 8:53:33 GMT
Well people have warmed to her before given that she was runner up on I'm A Celeb.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 10:47:43 GMT
Ashley came across well on I'm A Celebrity and will likely be a good dancer. Again she was heavily rumoured to be taking part.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 17, 2018 18:41:09 GMT
Seann Walsh - for the comedian slot Kate Silverton - for the BBC news person slot
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Post by lou105 on Aug 17, 2018 18:49:14 GMT
Kate Silverton looks the most likely for Anton so far..
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Post by d'James on Aug 17, 2018 19:02:34 GMT
I don’t like stand-up but I like Seann Walsh on panel shows. I also think he’s very good-looking.
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Post by poster J on Aug 17, 2018 20:07:58 GMT
No idea who the comedian is, but Kate Silverton is an excellent signing (and yes, I fear destined for Anton)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 12:26:12 GMT
With the talk about which celebs get which professionals. I always felt that doing a random bingo/FA Cup style draw would be real fun. The late great Brucie (RIP - one year on we still miss you) would have been in his element hosting it and it could still be funny with Tess and Claudia. I'm sure Tess has played bingo before!
Imagine Craig drawing out a ball or Bruno's innuendo as he pulled one out. Darcy rather gingerly putting her hand in, Len would have been in his element.
Some partners are best suited for some celebs but there would be few ridiculous partnerships thrown up as the male pros are all within a few inches in height of each other and the girls aren't that much difference after Natalie Lowe who was very tall left. Even the tiny Janette Manrara if she got a tall male pro could make it work as she'd throw herself about a lot and could be lifted.
For appreciators of male totty from either the male or female side - Gleb who was on Strictly a few years back is on a new Reality show about Celebs on a farm at 10pm on Channel 5 on Monday.
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Post by Sam on Aug 20, 2018 12:17:31 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 14:11:51 GMT
Susannah Constantine has also been announced as this year's Susan Calman/Ed Balls . She will likely end up with Anton I guess. I always thought Trinny would be more natural on Strictly but Susannah is probably more fun and will be entertaining. She was lively in the Jungle a few years back so may not mind letting herself go.
Lee Ryan has always seemed a likeable person so may do well. But like with Faye it's 2018 not early 2000's.
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Post by Sam on Aug 20, 2018 14:40:51 GMT
Susannah Constantine has also been announced as this year's Susan Calman/Ed Balls . She will likely end up with Anton I guess. I always thought Trinny would be more natural on Strictly but Susannah is probably more fun and will be entertaining. She was lively in the Jungle a few years back so may not mind letting herself go. She hasn't been confirmed yet, just being reported today.
I'm not sure when the next announcement is, though found it odd for Loose Women to announce Lee as he isn't associated with the show. The announcements seem to be a bit more haphazard this year.
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Post by Sam on Aug 20, 2018 18:24:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 20:22:44 GMT
Good to see another Paralympian signed up. Will be interesting to see how they work around her only having one hand if they try any lifts.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 20, 2018 20:41:27 GMT
Good to see another Paralympian signed up. Will be interesting to see how they work around her only having one hand if they try any lifts. I must admit that I had not heard of her - but it will be good to see how she works with her disability to achieve success on the dance floor.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 10:04:38 GMT
I must admit I hadn't heard of Lauren - some Paralympians are higher profile - Johnnie Peacock, Ellie Simmonds etc. Plus with the various classes and categories there are a large number of athletes.
I'd just switched the One Show on and saw her talking and was trying to place her, thinking is she Soaps, Sports, Music etc. and I hadn't even noticed her arm as there were close up shots of her or Matt and Alex. It was only when they mentioned if she would wear a prosthesis that I realised she was a Paralympian.
Susannah Constantine has now been confirmed along with Casualty Actor Charles Venn. Charles has been in Casualty for about 3 years and has had a number of other high profile roles. He's apparently into his fitness regimes so could be a decent contender.
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Post by theatreian on Aug 21, 2018 16:00:37 GMT
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Post by poster J on Aug 21, 2018 17:14:08 GMT
I just think it's generally a bit dull - there are no standout names for me. Though equally there are no obvious complete duds so I guess I should be happy we don't have an obvious "comedy" contestant this year...
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 21, 2018 17:23:11 GMT
They have ticked various boxes - as they always do. But they have failed to secure anyone with a really high profile.
That might mean that the focus is more on the dance and that the best dancer will win - for once. Rather than it just being a 'who has the biggest fan base' competition.
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Post by alece10 on Aug 21, 2018 17:36:11 GMT
Where is the eye candy? We will have to rely on the pros for that this year.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 21, 2018 17:36:37 GMT
Dr Ranj seems quite easy on the eye...
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Post by alece10 on Aug 21, 2018 17:43:37 GMT
Dr Ranj seems quite easy on the eye... Meh!
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Post by learfan on Aug 21, 2018 18:06:34 GMT
Ashley Roberts, i def would...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 18:40:03 GMT
It's so strange that the show is at its height success wise and yet they seem to really be struggling the last couple of years to get 'names'.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 21, 2018 18:47:55 GMT
It is all because of the CURSE
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Post by wickedgrin on Aug 22, 2018 10:35:33 GMT
So the full line up has been announced. I am of the view that the show is the star and it does not really matter who is taking part, as you "get to know them" as the series and the contestants progress (or not!)
Having said that, compared to previous series, there is a distinct lack of big names which surprises me given the high profile nature of the show - it is surely the biggest "reality" show on TV at the moment. Tom Daley was rumoured to be taking part for example. But as previous posters have said many boxes have been ticked!
There have been some big names in the past - Jeremy Vine, Julian Clary, Jimmy Tarbuck, Stephanie Beacham, Felicity Kendal, Lulu, Jason Donovan, Patsy Kensit, John Barnes, Mark Foster etc. So this series is a bit lacking in big signings, but never the less I will be watching!
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Post by dontdreamit on Aug 22, 2018 11:57:10 GMT
We’re rooting for Dr. Ranj in our house- years of watching CBeebies will do that to you!
I do wonder however why they’ve never signed up the hold grail of CBeebies that is Justin Fletcher. Surely there is now a whole generation of people who would vote for him now...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 12:11:07 GMT
Very good point by Wickedgrin - the show is the star certainly since the late great Brucie departed it. Tom Daley would have been popular but he is apparently overcoming some injury and he and his husband/partner have only had their son under two months ago so that would be a huge priority for both of them. Tom no doubt has had lots of very lucrative offers to do a "celeb" show and may well do one in the future.
With the final competitors announced we have 8 women and 7 male celebs so I was thinking about the partnering up dynamics - there are 18 pros so which two women and which male will miss out. The departed Chloe Hewitt and Neil Jones were the spares last year. With Brendan gone the new pros are Johannes Radebe, Graziano Di Prima and Luba Mushtuk.
I'd figure that as Strictly's first black pro they will likely want to give Johannes a partner and Graziano will also I assume be used given his good looks so will Neil miss out again? Unless they decide to just feature one of the new guys in prominent pro dance roles.
With the girl pros - two will have to stand down so I'd guess it will be two out of Luba, Dianne and Amy. The other girl pros have all been on the series longer or are the female eye candy like Nadiya.
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Post by poster J on Aug 22, 2018 12:25:49 GMT
I'd figure that as Strictly's first black pro they will likely want to give Johannes a partner Oti was the first black pro - so I assume you mean first black male pro?
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Post by anita on Aug 22, 2018 13:33:41 GMT
Awful lineup this season. I'm only interested in seeing Danny John Jules.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 14:03:18 GMT
Awful lineup this season. I'm only interested in seeing Danny John Jules. Compared to Faye and Ashley, Danny has got off very lightly, as he has a lot of dance experience previously, but because he is mainly known for TV work, he's gone under the radar. Even his wikipedia page calls him a dancer! I think he'll surprise most people and i think he'll make the final.
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