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Strictly Speaking

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Notsogrand Fri 19-Aug-11 00:02:40

I'm anticipating howls of protest but I love, love, love, Strictly Come Dancing.
So this thread is for all things Strictly. Can't wait!!!!

glammanana Wed 24-Aug-11 20:57:34

nanapug so glad you like BB I think the last two have been really great and the celeb's on this one is the best yet I think,who ever thought up Sally Berscow and Paddy Docherty are genius,I am just waiting for the big fallout

Notsogrand Mon 05-Sept-11 22:04:07

Not long now!

numberplease Tue 06-Sept-11 00:24:25

Only just spotted this thread. Grandmaagain, thank goodness I`m not the o nly Brucie fan on here, I`ve loved him since I first saw him in a seaside show at Babbacombe in 1956! Hubby likes him as well, so no problem there, our rows start when he gets it fixed in his head right at the beginning who`s going to win, then he gets really ratty if they don`t! We went to see Brian Fortuna`s show last year, really miss him on Strictly, he has a lovely bum!

Notsogrand Tue 06-Sept-11 08:46:32

Apparently Lulu will be appearing in Strictly this year, I wonder if she'll be this year's Pamela Stephenson?

Annobel Tue 06-Sept-11 09:43:17

I don't loathe Brucie, even though he is pretty cheesy. He's part of the TV scenery, isn't he? And completely harmless, unlike some modern comics who (dis)grace our screens. I like the way he greets his audience: 'lades, gentlemen and children', emphasising the family nature of the show, although some of the more raunchy dances and costumes (Oo-er Ola!) seem to belie this description.

HildaW Tue 06-Sept-11 14:52:15

See there is going to be a reveal on The One Show tonight.....!

Hattie64 Tue 06-Sept-11 19:49:01

They have all been announced now, so what do you think??? Edwina Curry, that should be amusing, Lulu - em not my most favourite person. Anyway it all looks promising.

GrannyTunnocks Tue 06-Sept-11 20:08:26

I like lulu I hope she does well.

Annobel Tue 06-Sept-11 21:01:38

I'm rooting for Jason Donovan!

em Tue 06-Sept-11 21:39:18

Some I don't recognise at all, some I like and then there's the dreaded Nancy woman. Has ever such a non-celebrity made so much of nothing?
Think I'll back Jason D, Lulu and Edwina C. Jason D starred in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and the choreography was spectacular so I don't expect him to be rubbish! Lulu is a Scot and almost exactly my age and who knows what might happen with Edwina C?

Jacey Wed 07-Sept-11 09:47:23

Well ...I recognise 8 of the names ...that's more than I usually do at the start of the series ...I've also signed up for the newsletter on the BBC web- site. smile

Agree em about the ex-wife confused

janreb Wed 07-Sept-11 13:58:01

Well I know who 7 of them are. Think I'll back Jason D, not greatly impressed by the line up.

Yummygran Wed 07-Sept-11 14:46:24

I love Strictly too, I went to see Brendan in his tour last year, GREAT! That would be my dream, to dance on the show....guess I'd have to have 'celebrity' status though first, whatever that means these days haha!

Jacey Wed 07-Sept-11 15:00:12

Saturday night ...BBC 1 ...6.10pm ...The launch Show smile We get to find out who's dancing with whom!!

Yummygran Wed 07-Sept-11 15:17:41

It would be great if a Grandma won...I'd vote for Lulu.

HildaW Wed 07-Sept-11 16:16:04

Dear oh dear...........what a mottley crew!

Kennedy Wed 07-Sept-11 17:22:27

I'm really looking forward to watching Strickly. In particular Lulu.
I'm a fan. So roll on the weekend!

Jacey Wed 07-Sept-11 19:24:33

Well it looks as if someone has decided who we are likely to vote for!! confused

uk.tv.yahoo.com/blog/article/463553/strictly-come-dancing-2011-line-up-our-verdict.html

Hattie64 Thu 08-Sept-11 19:51:59

What poor girl will be dancing with Russell Grant???

peteinbarry Fri 09-Sept-11 11:37:19

Too much padding (not in the dresses obviously) for the time the program is on but fills in an evening. Saturdays are notable for lack of quality these days (Ant & Dec and X Factor to name but 2)whatever happened to the likes of Cilla or Val or Rolf who had good variety shows, Casualty a notable exception of course but that is getting a bit tired after all these years. I suppose the phone cash goes to good causes but its all rather inconsequential even if colourful in HD

Grandiose Fri 09-Sept-11 15:47:30

Love Strictly and so does husband and can't wait for new series. I also love BB so I must be a hopeless case! Whoop!

Annobel Fri 09-Sept-11 19:19:45

I'm wondering which of the celebs Anton will be saddled with this time. He usually gets someone improbable. I predict Edwina Currie- has to be a cut above Ann Widdecombe! What do you think?

crimson Fri 09-Sept-11 19:25:22

I've never really watched it, but am I right in thinking that Lulu is in it? Having visions of Eddie and Pats in the audience screaming Loolooo I may give it a go this time.

Annobel Fri 09-Sept-11 19:39:35

Yes, Lulu is one of the celebs. Makes you want to shout, does it? grin

em Fri 09-Sept-11 20:23:19

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!