General Chat

Its week 1 I don't expect see anyone good ones, I think Stacy and Kevin are the dark horses this series

I agreed with Shirley for once - the one with the unruly hair should have had it tied back fro the Tango - All the others did and it would have looked better. He is one i dont think will ever take anything seriously.

I have no idea who he is - he has talent but wont take things seriously and had no thought for his dance partner whatsoever. Certainly wouldn't vote for him.

Not sure yet who to vote for - I liked Faye - Charles from Casualty and the one from Death in Paradise. They are the only ones i know.

Danny has been in musicals in the West End. Papers say he used to go to a dance studio years ago that Bruno attended. They have known each other for years.

I too thought Shirley was very harsh with her comments. I know you have to have rules, but as Belle says, it is their first week. Some have natural ability, some do not.

Anton is a wonderful ballroom dancer, but I am not sure about his Latin. His costume was pure Morcambe and Wise.

I think Katie is still wracked with nerves, but all the judges gave her encouragement.

I noted Anton remarks also Londonbelle. I really wouldn't like to be critical to any of them on week 1. Suzanne nerves got the better of her and Anton seamed to be dragging her through the routine at one point. However he never seems to take latin seriously maybe that is because he isn't that good, hence the outfits its to take attention away from his partner and also his own lack of ability although it seems to be improved last night maybe he has taken lessons himself :-D

I do not think Shaun is getting the gist of the judges comments and marks he seemed to be on the brink of outrage or shock. I noticed Danny, I was getting the vibe of Jazz hands :-0

I do think Shirley was over critical especially with it being the first show :-0. After all, these are celebrities many of which haven't danced before not Pros..

Ok Susannah wasn't very good but she had put a lot of hard work in and that if nothing else should have been recognised....how deflating to hear some of the remarks :-(. Also, I don't think Anton's remarks were very uplifting for her either :-(

It will be interesting to see how they all develop of the next months :-D

That was a roller-coaster of a show. The scores were all over the place.

I don't really know who Charles is, someone from Casualty? Very loose limbed, and a great dancer.

I think Bruno is taking over from Len, with all his kind comments. Craig? Doing his maiden aunt disapproving act. :-D :-D

We will have to catch up on record when we get back, we are often away for the first one. I think it might be a good series with a few surprises. Those who have training might not be as good as people expect!

First show 'proper' of the series tonight. Danny is said to have swollen feet from all the practising. I shall be watching with interest Susannah and Kate, and cheering them on.

Cant wait.....going for a shampoo and set in preparation. :-D :-D :-D

loved it :-D

They don't seem a bad bunch. As usual there are a few that don't look as if they'll make the grade. I hope they'll be some surprises :-D

First show over, and all good. I think the tribute to Darcy was lovely, if a little cheesy.

I think I knew that Anton would be paired with Susannah, no surprises there. Charles seems to have some fluidity, as has Ashley. But early days.

Love Oti and Katya.

I do like Kate, from what I have seen of her on tv. She seems very 'normal'. She was bemoaning the fact that she has size 9 feet the other day. Makes me seem dainty by comparison. :-D :-D

There are piccies in the newspapers this morning of Kate Silverton...she certainly looks the part :-D :-D

First in new series to begin tonight. Read in the papers that the newbies have been taught a Charleston! They usually leave that until they are a few weeks in. Good luck to them!

There are a few in the mix who have been to stage school and a few from bands, so looking forward to seeing the Plodders who have not danced before, and rooting for them.

Keeeeeep dancing.

I miss Flavia she was fantastic, looking forward to seeing the new dancers as well

Looking forward to seeing Saturdays offering. it will be good to put faces to names.
I probably know fewer people this year than ever before, but might fet a surprise when I see the faces.

must find my Strictly file again, so that I can update it with this years names dances and scores on a week by week basis (yes, i am one of those people). I like to be able to make comparisons on different dances over the years.

Perhaps I should treat myself to a little glitter ball, strictly to be used ONLY while watching Strictly.

Me too MTG.........they so looked the part in the Tango.....smouldering!!

Kevin is back this year, from what I have read. He has split from his wife Karen.

Kevin is not one of my fave dancers. There are three new members of the dance company.

I do wish Vincent and Flavia were still there, I love their Tango.

There is trailer on their BBC web site. No sign of Kevin Clifton, is he back this year?

Thanks for that LG. I will set the timer.