Strictly Come Dancing 2011 [*Spoilers*]

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/strictly-come-dancing/news/a338286/strictly-come-dancing-not-clashing-with-x-factor-says-bbc-one-controller.html

It will never beat X Factor in the ratings

flutegirl

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/strictly-come-dancing/news/a338502/lulu-mcflys-harry-judd-holly-valance-lead-strictly-come-dancing-lineup.html

flutegirl

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

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.

flutegirl

fourcats wrote: »

: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.

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.

flutegirl

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

flutegirl

Snoopy1 wrote: »

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.

tinyk68

Can't wait for Strictly to start properly. It's the only show of this kind that I watch. Anyone know if Artem and Kara from last year are still an item?

stargazer 68

tinyk68 wrote: »

Can't wait for Strictly to start properly. It's the only show of this kind that I watch. Anyone know if Artem and Kara from last year are still an item?

Just moved in together according to the paper last week

Snoopy1

tinyk68 wrote: »

Can't wait for Strictly to start properly. It's the only show of this kind that I watch. Anyone know if Artem and Kara from last year are still an item?

Yes, they are still together.
She will be keeping a close eye on him and Holly

liverpool100

The look on Joe Calzaghe face was priceless when Kristina was picked with Jason, Will Joe relationship with Kristina survive the series even

flutegirl

liverpool100 wrote: »

The look on Joe Calzaghe face was priceless when Kristina was picked with Jason, Will Joe relationship with Kristina survive the series even

I hope Jason does really well, looking forward to their partnership

hondasam

I'm picking jason as the winner but I think Robbie will be good.

Holly should be ok but not so sure yet.

I'm so happy Flavia got Russell.

Chelsee and Nancy are going to be terrible.

I forgot how much I dislike Kristina.

Snoopy1

I didn't realise it was on a Friday night as well !!
Yes Jason looks good, although I've never rated Christina much as a professional partner

hondasam

no dance off this year is great.

When is it starting, is it on two nights? Is their a result show?

Snoopy1

hondasam wrote: »

no dance off this year is great.

When is it starting, is it on two nights? Is their a result show?

If there's no dance off, does this mean that it's all down to the public vote?
Weve all seen during the years that the public are mad and vote off people they don't like , ratherthan voting off the worst dancer?

hondasam

''No Dance-Off?
Q: Why is there no Dance-Off this year?

We have reverted to the original Strictly format that was in place from series 1-4. The judges no longer have the ultimate power to save a couple who are in the bottom two, and keep them in the competition. Now, the couple who leave the competition are simply the couple with the least overall combined points from both the judges and the public.

We are 'Back to Basics' with a shorter results show, that has more production value and newer performance numbers.

By taking the ultimate decision away from the judges and therefore ensuring the couple with the least number of combined points in the competition that night goes home, we believe is the fairest outcome.

Strictly Come Dancing is an entertainment dance show, and audiences will vote for who entertains them the most on a Saturday night - whether that be a couple who dance amazingly well, or a couple who dance to the best of their ability and who bring enjoyment to viewers.''


OMG Dolly Parton was terrible on the show, she looks dreadful.

flutegirl

hondasam wrote: »

I'm picking jason as the winner but I think Robbie will be good.

Holly should be ok but not so sure yet.

I'm so happy Flavia got Russell.

Chelsee and Nancy are going to be terrible.

I forgot how much I dislike Kristina.

Her outfit didn't do her any favours.

If there's no dance-off I think Holly Vallance will be gone early-ish, not sure if she'll warm to the puiblic.

Also, I think Robbie Savage needs a shave! And he reminds me a bit of hairdresser Nicky Clarke :pac:

hondasam

flutegirl wrote: »

Her outfit didn't do her any favours.

If there's no dance-off I think Holly Vallance will be gone early-ish, not sure if she'll warm to the puiblic.

Also, I think Robbie Savage needs a shave! And he reminds me a bit of hairdresser Nicky Clarke :pac:

Her outfit was ridiculous but she is silly.
I'm not sure about Holly either she seems serious.
Robbie is like Nicky Clarke, I hope he does well.

Snoopy1

Thank you!!
I was trying to think who Robbie looked like and youve come up with the answer
I couldn't get over Chelsea's lips they were terrible, what has she had done to them

Heroditas

Robbie, Holly and the guy from McFly to be in the final three

flutegirl

In the 02 Feb 22 and 23rd, Wednesday and Thursday. Bit of a bugger it's not the weekend but there you go. Priority tickets on sale from tomorrow, general sale next thursday. Good luck!

hondasam

flutegirl wrote: »

In the 02 Feb 22 and 23rd, Wednesday and Thursday. Bit of a bugger it's not the weekend but there you go. Priority tickets on sale from tomorrow, general sale next thursday. Good luck!

what dancers are dancing, Is it celebs as well?

flutegirl

hondasam wrote: »

what dancers are dancing, Is it celebs as well?

Yep, it'll be dancers and celebs mainly from this series. Last tour Ricky Whittle also danced. Was online at 9 this morning and got my tickets, second row so should get a good view.

hondasam

I have no interest in paying to see the celebs, I only want to see the professional dancers.

flutegirl

hondasam wrote: »

I have no interest in paying to see the celebs, I only want to see the professional dancers.

They did away with the celeb tour, which was a shame as it was excellent. But I will say the last tour with the celebs was an excellent show, and much, much better than watching it on TV, it's worth seeing live and seems to last for ages.

hondasam

I went to see the professional in the O2 and it was fantastic, I just don't feel the celebs will give as good a show. I might change my mind.

Snoopy1

Ive no one who wants to go with me :mad:

hondasam

We should all meet up and go together.

Snoopy1

Yeah that would be cool, should i buy my ticket??

flutegirl

hondasam wrote: »

We should all meet up and go together.

Snoopy1 wrote: »

Yeah that would be cool, should i buy my ticket??

Lads, there's three of us going on the Wednesday evening if you want to meet up, get your tickets and go, I thought last year was brilliant, real value for money.

Snoopy1

Yea i went last year and it was brilliant

flutegirl

Snoopy1 wrote: »

Yea i went last year and it was brilliant

Get your ticket Snoopy, it doesn't matter about going on your own, I went with someone but was still chatting away to the people next to me and behind me!

Snoopy1

It wont let me buy advance tickets, even though i got a text from o2.
I will book them at weekend, can someone remind me pretty please

flutegirl

Snoopy1 wrote: »

It wont let me buy advance tickets, even though i got a text from o2.
I will book them at weekend, can someone remind me pretty please

Will you be online when the show starts on Friday? Can remind you then.

Snoopy1

WHAT??
It starts this Friday?
Have to set record, as im working :mad:

flutegirl

Snoopy1 wrote: »

WHAT??
It starts this Friday?
Have to set record, as im working :mad:

Yep, it's live Friday from 9 and then on again around 6 on Saturday.

Snoopy1

Glad i have you all here to tell me these things, i would have missed it otherwise

hondasam

bring it on, when is the result show? same night

Snoopy1

Does that mean that someone gets kicked out Friday and Saturday or just the Saturday night?

flutegirl

Not sure of anyone goes this week, but from next week the results will be on sunday and will be recorded, so we'll know on sat who's gone, if we don't want to wait until sunday to find out. As there's 2 shows this weekend it's possible somebosy will be gone on sat but i'm not sure, would be a shame.

hondasam

is it the men on fri and the women on sat? I hate the result show on sunday
it spoils it when we know.

flutegirl

hondasam wrote: »

is it the men on fri and the women on sat? I hate the result show on sunday
it spoils it when we know.

Not sure , sounds logical though, but nobody goes home this weekend.