General Chat

I watched it at the time last night, and was delighted that NHS Front Line Staff had been invited to be in the audience.

Caroline got a bit emotional didnt she? Sadly I think poor old Anton was steering Jacqui around the dance floor.

I dont watch Eastenders, but I think that Maisie might have had some dance training before. She was very good.

Bill Bailey is a good all rounder, very musical, but I dont know how long he will last.

All in all, a good beginning in my opinion.

I had to watch it a bit late because OH was watching the rugby which is annoying. Very well produced although things seemed a bit strange with the celebrities and partners not being upstairs. Can't pretend I missed the audience noise though, that was good. I agree Caroline was good and maisie predictably so. But I think the star last night was HRVY Ooof what energy! However will he do as well in ballroom. Yes Jason bell could be one to watch, depends I suppose if he appeals to the public. A good start.

Well,I enjoyed last nights show :-D

There were some surprises like Caroline Quentin who I thought came over as a very elegant dancer.....not something I was expecting from someone with her stature, good on her, there is hope for us all:-)

Others especially like Jason Bell who I feel has the potential to do very well as the series progresses......I can see him being the people's favourite but who could also turn into a very good dancer, he certainly has the physic;-)

Maisie was very good but then we knew she could dance. As we've found in previous years those that start off well often get swallowed up but those that find ' their feet' as the series goes on. I think it could be the same this year :-0. After all the others will be that more noticeable wth their improvement than Maisie...one thing you mustn't do in Strictly is peak too soon ;-)

I have to say it was nice to have some kind of normality back..... it's Saturday, so it must be Strictly :-D. Well done to the Beeb for being able to put such a show on :-D

Ah yes Tess, I remember you have your file each year, and make notes in it.

I have not deleted any of the Da-da-da threads from the last couple of years, so they should be on record still if you need to reference anything. :-)

It is a little different this year, and I notice that a few of the professionals have new hairstyles.

Thanks Ann, must have had an "ear blink" a couple of times. (don't know what the correct term is for this)

Will be starting a new Strictly 2020 File.

I think at least 2 couples mentioned the chacha Tess

Quite enjoyed this introduction to this years Strictly/

Less contestants than last year. This made it slightly easier to spo who did what in the dance at the end.
I thought that Clara Amfo was very good.

Hope that Caroline Quentin manges to remember her moves nest time.

I wonder how many of them will be boing Cha-Cha next time?

Not usually a high scorer, so I hope that more than one couple will have this dance. Plus that one on goes out in the first week. Scores from two weeks being added together

Looking forward to it. all.

I don’t think poor old Anton will last long this year, I bet he will be first out. Caroline Quentin didn’t look to be very good either, but it is early days yet

I recorded it and just finished watching it. It was very wel! done and kudos to all who have left families and isolated to make the programme possible.

I am looking forward to the next weeks,

Lizx

Yay, the gang are all here! :-D :-D

I missed the opening show, but just caught up on i-player. I recognise 7 of them, but I guess I will learn about the rest as the weeks progress.

All the safety is in place with screens, and I did not notice it after the first couple of minutes.


Yep, as Belle says, we are back. :-) :-)

Yes she did with Kevin. She is certainly good but there may well be somebody better of course.

Once they had a dance at the end, I thought yes we're back :-)

I agree ShelleyRose but I recognised a few more :-)

Didn't Maisie win the Xmas Special last year :-0

I must lead a sheltered life, I've only heard of 4 of them :-)

took a bit of getting used to but I think they did a pretty good job there. Little Maisie looks like a good one, and HRVY too. Notice Anton has got the one most likely not to!! :-) :-)

Strictly Come Dancing begins tonight.

The contestants are

Jamie Laing

HRVY

Jacqui Smith

Maisie Smith

JJ Chalmers

Bill Bailey

Nicola Adams

Clara Amfo

Ranvir Singh

Max George

Jason Bell

Caroline Quentin

Fluff up your tulle, chalk your shoes and off we go.