[JP Liz V1]

Strictly Come Dancing will not clash with The X Factor this year, Danny Cohen has said.

The BBC One controller has ruled out any overlap between the two Saturday night reality shows, reports The Guardian.

Cohen told this year's MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival: "I'm not massively interested whether we beat it or not."

There was an uproar from fans when the two shows went head-to-head in 2009 while Jay Hunt headed BBC One, with the ratings for both channels hurt in the process.

Following criticism from BBC Trust chairman Michael Lyons, BBC One aired Strictly in an earlier slot to avoid The X Factor.

However, until now, the BBC had refused to rule out any further clashes.

http://www.digitalspy.ie/tv/s104/str...ontroller.html

It will never beat X Factor in the ratings

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Never too early to start the SCD thread. Can't wait for the series to start.

[JP Liz V1]

The reported lineup for this year's Strictly Come Dancing has been leaked to a newspaper.

Singer Lulu, Harry Judd from McFly and ex-Neighbours stars Jason Donovan and Holly Valance have all agreed to take part in the show, The Sun reports.

Other celebrities who have signed up for Strictly Come Dancing, which launches next Saturday, include Daybreak's sports presenter Dan Lobb, Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey and impressionist Rory Bremner.

Ex-EastEnders star Anita Dobson and Sven-Goran Eriksson's ex Nancy Dell'Olio have also joined the BBC One competition, as has astrologer Russell Grant after recovering from his back injury in time.

One Show presenter Alex Jones and former MP Edwina Currie complete the present lineup, with bosses still looking for two male stars to make the number of celebrities up to 14. Former boxer Audley Harrison is said to be one of the males in the running.

Judd won a Strictly Come Dancing Children In Need special last year with one of the show's professional dancers Ola Jordan. Producers are apparently considering pairing the couple again.

Speaking of the lineup, a source said: "Lulu is lots of fun and will bring in viewers who remember her from the Sixties - but also younger fans who know her from her duet with Take That on 'Relight My Fire'. Harry will tick the heartthrob box."

The BBC will officially confirm the Strictly Come Dancing lineup on The One Show on Tuesday.

Dolly Parton will perform on the series premiere of Strictly Come Dancing, which will not clash with The X Factor this year.

http://www.digitalspy.ie/tv/s104/str...ng-lineup.html

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Originally Posted by JP Liz V1

Daybreak's sports presenter Dan Lobb,

One for the ladies

[Snoopy1]

I cant wait.
Have it series linked already

[Snoopy1]

I just googled Dan Lobb. He is hot

[fourcats]

:mad:I thought they were getting rid of Bruce Forsyth? Great entertainer in his day and wonderful for his age etc etc but really cringeworthy now.

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Originally Posted by fourcats

I thought they were getting rid of Bruce Forsyth? Great entertainer in his day and wonderful for his age etc etc but really cringeworthy now.

Nooooooooooooo, I can see why people want him to go but he is part of Strictly and he's a Sir now. It wouldn't be the same without him, but I wonder how many more series he'll do.

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Liking Jason, Dan and Anita so far. Rory Bremner looks as though he might be able to dance as well. This looks to be a really good series. Live shows start Friday, September 30th, and Saturday 1st October.

[liverpool100]

anton may have a chance this year, he will have to perform now. dont think vincent is to happy. looks to be a good lot of talent this year and no extremely weak pair.

[liverpool100]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/2011/dancers/

link above to who is taking part.

[liverpool100]

Dance off is gone this year, so lowest vote dancer will be sent home.

[Snoopy1]

Jason and Holly look good. Think that Chelsea one is going to annoy me!!
I feel sorry for Flavia

[liverpool100]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/

link to pairs list

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Originally Posted by Snoopy1

Jason and Holly look good. Think that Chelsea one is going to annoy me!!
I feel sorry for Flavia

Everybody needs good neighbours! BUT, I wonder how long Holly will last, given that she does look like a pretty good dancer, and I wonder if she will come across well to keep her in. This is looking to be one of the better series.