Strictly Come Dancing 2017

kitten_k

Len's replacement has been announced:

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/strictly-come-dancing/news/a827849/strictly-come-dancing-judge-shirley-ballas-replaces-len-goodman/

pinkypinky

Delighted to see it's a woman who has a Latin and Ballroom background rather than choreography or some unrelated kind of dance. Think she'll be a good addition, but I am surprised that she's the head judge. I thought Craig was taking that over.

Crazyteacher

The professionals are back in the training room today

And Aliona and husband had a baby girl called Bella!

iamwhoiam

http://tv.bt.com/tv/tv-news/strictly-come-dancing-ian-waite-wedding-photos-11364199980343

Hi all , looking forward to chatting about Strictly if I can join in .! Lovely photo of all the ' old gang ' at Ians wedding .
I miss them all , I see Mathew there and Camilla etc

Crazyteacher

Aliaz and Jeanette's wedding is all over Ok magazine if anyone gets it. Dress was designed by Julian McDonald as a gift , loads of ex strictly stars were there. It's like one big strictly family gathering.

Meauldsegosha

Mollie King from The Saturdays confirmed as the first contestant.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/894454821570437120

Go Harvey Go

You know the countdown to Christmas has started when the first Strictly contestant has been confirmed...

Crazyteacher

Didn't realise Oksana had left. She was nice dancer.

Meauldsegosha

The obligatory EastEnder.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/894817110064582657

iamwhoiam

Oh Davood should be good .!:)

Meauldsegosha

Third contestant confirmed - Ruth Langsford.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/895238852440453120

Go Harvey Go

Would I be ageist if I said that Ruth will probably be a novelty act...?

368100

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

Would I be ageist if I said that Ruth will probably be a novelty act...?

I hate to say this but I just can't see her being any good.....hope she proves me wrong though

iamwhoiam

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

Would I be ageist if I said that Ruth will probably be a novelty act...?

As long as her husband is not on it I will cope!

Go Harvey Go

iamwhoiam wrote: »

As long as her husband is not on it I will cope!

I'd be surprised if Eamonn didn't put in an appearance or two of some sort, TBH...

Snoopy1

I'm starting to get excited now

Crazyteacher

Ugh I absolutely despise Ruth Langford. No doubt Tess will be introducing her at some point by making reference to her Northern Irish husband. Cringing already.

Crazyteacher

Already thinking she'll be paired with Anton, god love him.

eviltwin

I quite like Ruth but not looking forward to the multiple shots of Eamonn every week and his crass jokes about her dance partner.

Very excited to see Kush from Eastenders is a contestant this year, I think he's gorgeous, I hope he does well.

Meauldsegosha

Another (ex)soap star. I think Gemma could be good.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/895551738358484992

Loughc

She has to be one of the early favourites to win it out already.

Snoopy1

eviltwin wrote: »

I quite like Ruth but not looking forward to the multiple shots of Eamonn every week and his crass jokes about her dance partner.

Totally how I was feeling about Ruth. Gemma will be the eye candy, was she not a glamour model or something?. Where's the eye candy for the women

Meauldsegosha

Another contestant. Will he be looking for some divine intervention.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/895917210094514176

iamwhoiam

Meauldsegosha wrote: »

Another contestant. Will he be looking for some divine intervention.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/895917210094514176

Oh I never heard of him . Is he a real priest or and actor ?

gizmo81

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Meauldsegosha wrote: »

Another contestant. Will he be looking for some divine intervention.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/895917210094514176

Oh I never heard of him . Is he a real priest or and actor ?

Real Anglican Reverand, Radio 4 host.

He was in the Communards with Jimmy Somerville in the Eighties.

Openly gay and in a civil partnership.

Meauldsegosha

gizmo81 wrote: »

Real Anglican Reverand, Radio 4 host.

He was in the Communards with Jimmy Somerville in the Eighties.

Openly gay and in a civil partnership.

Will he dance to Don't leave me this way? I could see it being used as a Tango song.

iamwhoiam

gizmo81 wrote: »

Real Anglican Reverand, Radio 4 host.

He was in the Communards with Jimmy Somerville in the Eighties.

Openly gay and in a civil partnership.

Thank you
So looking forward to this year , I will miss the launch show but recorder will be set !

Meauldsegosha

Next contestant is Holby City actor, Joe McFadden.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/896294978414051328

eviltwin

iamwhoiam wrote: »

Oh I never heard of him . Is he a real priest or and actor ?

Regular panalist on QI, funny bloke. Great story teller.

Meauldsegosha

Meauldsegosha wrote: »

Next contestant is Holby City actor, Joe McFadden.

Used he be in Heartbeat?

Go Harvey Go

Deleted User wrote: »

Used he be in Heartbeat?

And Take the High Road before that.

Meauldsegosha

Chef and TV presenter Simon Rimmer. I've heard of this guy before.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/896683073659600897

Snoopy1

Only people I've heard of are Ruth, gemma and Simon.
I did Google the communards video and blink and you miss the vicar

HeidiHeidi

Only one I've ever heard of so far is the vicar! And that's only because I saw him on Celebrity Pointless once or twice:D

It'll be a steep learning curve for me - again.

Anyone know when the first show is? (I did go back through the thread but either missed it or can't find it)

Go Harvey Go

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Only one I've ever heard of so far is the vicar! And that's only because I saw him on Celebrity Pointless once or twice:D

You've not heard of Ruth Langsford?!?!? :eek: :eek: :eek:

I'd be quite surprised if none of this year's contestants had any connections whatsoever to BBC Breakfast. Indeed, I'm quite surprised that Dan Walker hasn't been a contestant yet...

HeidiHeidi

Go Harvey Go wrote: »

You've not heard of Ruth Langsford?!?!? :eek: :eek: :eek:

I'd be quite surprised if none of this year's contestants had any connections whatsoever to BBC Breakfast. Indeed, I'm quite surprised that Dan Walker hasn't been a contestant yet...

When I first saw the name (before the picture) I thought it was Bonnie Langford!

My limited TV viewing has never extended to Loose Women I'm afraid......

Meauldsegosha

Aston from JLS is the next contestant.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/897098499275280386

Meauldsegosha

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Anyone know when the first show is? (I did go back through the thread but either missed it or can't find it)

I think they have the launch show (announce the pairs) around mid September and the live shows start beginning of October.

iamwhoiam

Meauldsegosha wrote: »

I think they have the launch show (announce the pairs) around mid September and the live shows start beginning of October.

I think I read it was the 4th of Sept as I was annoyed I will be away then

Meauldsegosha

iamwhoiam wrote: »

I think I read it was the 4th of Sept as I was annoyed I will be away then

Damn I'll be away myself.

Heroditas

Aston and the girl the Saturdays to be installed as the "bookies favourites" before the show even starts.
Ruth to be paired with Anton unless they get someone older.
Richard Coles to be the "novelty act".
Anyone would swear we've watched this before...

Jayop

I know the Rev from panel shows, decent addition. And of course Gemma who is a serious fox and will be hard to beat in terms of this year's eye candy.


Edit: Didn't see page 2. I've heard of Aston and that chef dude.

Meauldsegosha

Comedian Susan Calman is the next contestant.

https://twitter.com/bbcstrictly/status/897430481167319040

Go Harvey Go

And this is what Susan herself has to say about it...

https://twitter.com/SusanCalman/status/897435334224617472

So it's likely that she'll be a novelty contestant too... but she'll be great nonetheless.

Heroditas

She is absolutely tiny. Who the heck is going to dance with her?!!

Go Harvey Go

Heroditas wrote: »

She is absolutely tiny. Who the heck is going to dance with her?!!

She's still taller than Claudia Fragapane - who, lest we forget, nearly made the final.

Warwick Davis will probably never be a contestant though. Shame, really...

368100

Heroditas wrote: »

She is absolutely tiny. Who the heck is going to dance with her?!!

Mr A.J. would be perfect

honeybear

368100 wrote: »

Mr A.J. would be perfect

A.J and Claudia were a fabulous couple and I was rooting for them to get to the final-their Argentine Tango was my favourite Strictly AT ever.

pinkypinky

Susan Calman is very funny: she'll be a good personality. But she is tiny.

iamwhoiam

Its looking like a good line up so far . Will keep an open mind about Ruth but just might have to blank her out by week two !!

Have googled and looked online and I think the launch is either Monday the 4th or Tuesday the 5th . Either way I will miss it but will log in to see how what you all think of it .

Postgrad10

No news today so far. Is there a particular time announcements are made?