General Chat

Its that time again! The new Strictly line up is coming in fast.

New Judge Motsie Mabuse, sister of Oti, to replace Darcy.

New Dancer Nancy Xu, to replace Pasha.



The following celebs have been announced.


David James - Footballer

Chris Ramsey - Comedian

Emma Barton - EastEnders

Saffron Barker - Lifestyle Blogger.

Catherine Tydesley - Corrie

Mike Bushell - Sports Commentator

Karim Zeroual - CBBC Presenter

Viscountess Emma Weymouth - Model and Lady of the Manor

Michelle Visage - American Broadcaster

Will Bayley - Paralympian

Jamie Laing - Made in Chelsea

James Cracknell - Rower

Alex Scott - ex England Ladies Footballer

Dev Griffin - DJ

Anneka Rice - Treasure Hunt Presenter

edit. Kelvin Fletcher is replacing Jaimie Laing, due to injury.

That is the final 15. Launch show in September, then presumably the show proper a couple of weeks later.

Well I've heard of David James and Emma Barton but not the other two :-0 :-D. Once the competition gets started it doesn't seem to matter whether you know them or not :-D :-D

True McB cause I don't know any of them :-D

No never heard of them - What on earth is a BLOGGER is it actually a profession now?

Have we managed to lose all the "well known people" now?

I think this may be the year i forget the show altogether, didn't bother to vote last year, first time ever.

Also how on earth can you have the sister of one of the professional dancers as a judge. I am sure she is very good - you cant tell me she wont have a very slight bias streak in there somewhere, subconsciously. . If Oti wasn't dancing that would be different.

I know Christ Ramsey from 8 out of 10 Cats.

I don't know the difference between a Blogger, a Vlogger or an Influencer. :-S :-S :-S

I shall watch it. But unless someone comes along that I want to support, it will be a bit hollow.

I watch it for CRH. :-D :-D Dahhhhhling.

I have only heard of David James, I don’t watch any soaps, sohave no idea who they are.
I wonder who will be the offering this year for their Ann Widecome type comedic value

I know Emma Barton and Catherine Tyldsley that is all so far.

A Vlogger is somebody who 'blogs' via video.

Catherine Tyldsley was Eva in Corrie. She used to hiccup laugh as far as I remember.

Mike Bushell is the fella on Saturday morning on the Beeb.

Karim Zeroual a childrens presenter. Not heard of him.

So that is two I haven't a clue who they are.

Don't watch Corrie nor CBBC, now there's a surprise :-D I've heard of Mike Bushnell but if I passed him in the street wouldn't recognise him :-D

Thought I read months back that Chris Evans, radio presenter, wanted to do Strictly; we'll have to wait and see :-D

The latest is a Viscountess. Married to the Marquess of Bath. Longleat.

I don't move in those circles so another I haven't heard of her :-D

Well thats a new one - a Viscountess - Do they get paid for being on Strictly or does she want more advertising for Longleat? I do know who she is.

I dont watch any of the soaps - stopped when Angie and Den left - when Emmerdale went from a farm story to a whole load of nothing - and Corrie as soon as the new people turned up & it lost the plot.

Catherine Tydesley - she was on Tipping point at the weekend. I originally thought she was in Mr Selfridge - but that was Katherine Kelly

Mike Bushell - Sports Commentator - isn't he on BBC morning show

Still nothing that exciting to make me watch this year.

Oh do watch is Tabitha. We all have something to say about the dancing, and it is always interesting to hear other people's views. <3

I watch it for the costumes and to see the contestants improve, even if I don't know them. I would watch it if they used non celebrities, in fact I wish they would.

Remember Come Dancing with the Formation Teams doing The Military Two Step? :-D :-D

Michelle Visage, I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong. But was she not in the BB House a few years ago?

Will Bayley he was Table Tennis champion in the Paralympics.

Jamie Laing, in Made in Chelsea, heir to the McVitie empire.

I loved come Dancing & Military Two Step was my favourite as a little girl - Good old Terry Wogan - I miss that dance.

I am not keen on the Salsa/Samba/Cha cha cha / Contemporary/Jazz

I do like something with a bit of style

I love watching the Argentine Tango - Paso - Viennese Waltz - Charleston - Jive - American Smooth

My favourites are the Movies evening - Halloween and a good showdance not one of those modern movement things all arms and legs an no style

I think the Tom Chambers Charleston showdance, and the Gemma Atkinson Burlesque showdance really memorable.

Still thinking about watching it, just to see who Anton gets this year.

I don't think Anton's partner has been announced yet Tabitha.

Latest.

James Cracknell - Olympic Rower

Alex Scott, who played for England Ladies.

Dev Griffin, haven't a clue.

Looks like Anneka Rice is in the line up too...I liked Treasure Hunt :-D