Strictly Come Dancing 2015

I wonder if they will invite Vanessa Feltz to join the show, as they usually include someone with large dimensions. This is not a criticism just a statement.

Do you remember the Roly Polys excellent dance troupe. No doubt their name would be thought as inappropriate now.

Hasn't Vanessa Feltz already done it?

Non the wiser I'm afraid Pittcity I have never watched 'stenders.

I did hear that the guy who plays Sean (Anthony Cotton) in Corrie was high odds to be in it this year, although I did hear Michelle Keegan's name mentioned too. Can't imagine 2 Corrie related dancers though.

Yes merlot, Vanessa Feltz was in it a couple of series ago.

"Kellie was in The Archers as Kate Aldridge until she joined Eastenders."

I wonder, does that rate as advancement or demotion?

Kellie was Paul McGann's daughter in The Upper Hand years ago too. I might remember her when I see her!

So far none of the three were mentioned in the rumours, so the BBC has done well with the secrecy this year. When each celeb goes for their medical they find out their secret name. It's Disney characters this year and Jeremy was Nemo!

Celebrity No. 4 announced - Georgia May Foote

She played Katy Armstrong in Coronation Street and her secret code name is Rapunzel!

Never heard of either of the two women, but then I stopped watching soaps when I retired. I stand a chance of recognising any of the casts of Casualty or Holby.

I don't know most of the celebs any more either, but I don't really care any more as we get to know them as the weeks go by. The show was in the doldrums for a while, but it's picked up again the last few years.

Wonder who will be next?

Feetle I have just watched Milonga and was mesmerised they were so in sync.

Yes perhaps it was a bit unfair of me to criticise the chap in the earlier video as being too old.

I have to admit when I see Michael Douglas with Catherine Zeta Jones together I feel a bit uncomfortable - it's just me being rather ageist.

I agree NanKate but I'm biased - the Idiot is 24 years older than DD and our experiences tend to colour our judgement!

I have never watched Corrie so have not heard of the latest contestant! Wonder who is next?

Well Kitty I have experience of 3 friends or acquaintances who married men a lot older. Two of them had husbands who were very sparky and were trying to prove something, not quite sure what, but they were obnoxious.

My other friend who had come from an unhappy marriage is now at the age of 66 married to someone who is 47 for the last 10 years, they are idyllicly married. He nursed her through bowel cancer and proved to be her soulmate. Sorry your DD has had a bad experience.

Back to SCD I never know who half the contestants are either.

Katie Derham is revealed as the latest celebrity and apparently someone from Call the Midwife is doing it.

Oh heck, another one I've had to look up. I'll probably watch it though just for Jeremy Vine.

Katie Derham is one of the presenters on the Proms wilma

Oh good, Katie Derham is one celeb I will recognise.

Does anyone else find Katie Derham a bit too 'enthusiastic' and a little exhausting to watch/listen to?

yogagran I Googled her to find out more about her - and realised I took a picture of her to the hairdressers to show my hairdresser how I wanted my hair cut!

For anyone interested in keeping up with the Disney codes:

Jeremy Vine - Nemo
Ainsley Harriott - Aladdin
Kellie Bright - Jasmine
Georgia May Foot - Rapunzel
Katie Derham - Belle

Love it!

How many more to go ?
I'm not a big fan so don't know the usual number of starters.
I wonder who the no hoper will be

11 more making 16 in total. Not heard any rumours about the no-hoper!

Did I hear Vince Cable's name mentioned? I believe he is a very good ballroom dancer. Or has he already been on? I'm getting confused now.

Carol Kirkwood, weather forecaster has just been announced as a contestant
I like her.

I agree, nina she is good fun.

Lovely Carol she will be good fun.