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Strictly 2021

sheepdog — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:50:40 GMT

So Strictly come Dancing is back this autumn with a new old judge (Anton du Beke), a new old presenter for It takes Two (Jenette Manrara), four new pro's who won't be involved and obviously even less money than ever before!

First three of the bottom of the barrel scrapings are:

Tom Fletcher - ex boyband member now writing children's books

Robert Webb - slightly creepy comedian looking for work

AJ Odudu - obligatory "Who's that, never heard of her"

Also there are 15 people defined as celebs this year. I'm half expecting Kathryn Ryan to be involved as she seems to be on every other program for no reason. Also no Blackpool week either.

Sadly, looks like were stuck with the un-dynamic duo of Daly & Winkleman.

Re: Strictly 2021

Cleoriff — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:14:16 GMT

@sheepdog

Just going to post this. I like Tom Fletcher

Never heard of AJ Odudu

And Robert Webb should have done it last year but had heart surgery. He rose to 'fame'with David Mitchell (who is funny)

Pleased that Anton is replacing useless Bruno!

Re: Strictly 2021

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:25:30 GMT

Thank's for reminding me to not watch the BBC for the duration of this terrible program.

Robert Webb was brilliant in the Peep Show though.

@sheepdog Kathryn Ryan seems to be famous for being Kathryn Ryan, I'm not sure what she actually does.

Re: Strictly 2021

Cleoriff — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:39:32 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Thank's for reminding me to not watch the BBC for the duration of this terrible program.
Robert Webb was brilliant in the Peep Show though.
@sheepdog Kathryn Ryan seems to be famous for being Kathryn Ryan, I'm not sure what she actually does.

Katherine Ryan is an actress and comedian....

So we can't teach you to Jive then @Anonymous

Look at this ...Jay McGuinness from the Wanted jiving to Misirlou (Pulp Fiction)

Re: Strictly 2021

sheepdog — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:49:40 GMT

And today's scraping of the mixing bowl is John Whaite, winner of series 3 of Great British Bake Off back in 2012. Of which I saw nothing of and apparently a regular on Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4. Of which nobody watches. Anyway, he'll be paired with a male pro.

Re: Strictly 2021

Cleoriff — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:29:50 GMT

Good grief. I watch GBBO and name means nothing!

Re: Strictly 2021

sheepdog — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:12:39 GMT

BBC's chosen contractual obligant from Kids TV goes to CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson. CBBC is on Freeview channel 201 which is also available in HD for some reason. Just thought you'd like to know that 😀

Re: Strictly 2021

Cleoriff — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:20:06 GMT

@sheepdog wrote:
BBC's chosen contractual obligant from Kids TV goes to CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson. CBBC is on Freeview channel 201 which is also available in HD for some reason. Just thought you'd like to know that 😀

"Best known as the face of CBBC". Nope, never seen or heard of him. 😃

Re: Strictly 2021

sheepdog — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:28:48 GMT

Drawing out the saga (and yes you'll get the pun soon enough) of prolonging the celebs taking part this year one by one, today's release is Sara Davies with an MBE. Yes, you are correct in saying "Who?" like a demented owl but oddly, I know her from her company Crafters Companion and the odd appearance on crafting television channels rather than her appearance on Dragons X-Factor.

However, I am a demented owl 🦉

Re: Strictly 2021

Cleoriff — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:39:12 GMT

Good job you posted a link @sheepdog as my mind was blank. I've seen her on Dragons Den.

Good grief I'm so excited with all these 'celebs'

Re: Strictly 2021

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:43:41 GMT

@sheepdog Are you a dancer?

Re: Strictly 2021

sheepdog — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:02:37 GMT

@Anonymous You could say that I've blinded many people with my dance moves 🕺 Usually in the dark 🤣

Re: Strictly 2021

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:14:11 GMT

Dancing always seems like a complete waste of energy to me, I do know strictly is a popular program though.

Isn't there a BBC program about sewing as well now? I suppose it's handy to watch if you got holes in your socks.

Re: Strictly 2021

sheepdog — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:28:18 GMT

Ah the great British Sewing Bee. Popular with a certain demographic but not me though I do find it interesting how they make the clothes and techniques used.

Re: Strictly 2021

Cleoriff — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:28:36 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Dancing always seems like a complete waste of energy to me, I do know strictly is a popular program though.
Isn't there a BBC program about sewing as well now? I suppose it's handy to watch if you got holes in your socks.

That's the Great Sewing Bee @Anonymous .

A few years ago Strictly come Dancing was a very popular thread with loads posting. However people come and go and now it just seems to be @sheepdog and myself.

Re: Strictly 2021

sheepdog — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:33:00 GMT

Today's reveal of participants are the standard BBC Breakfast host, this year being Dan Walker and the default ITV soap star, Katie McGlynn 🦉

So one name there in Dan Walker I know of but fanbase votes inbound for the other.

Still waiting for the announcement of Katherine Ryan....and next announcements are bound to be a sports person or two. Though given the facts that Lionel Messi has just left Barcelona and PSG haven't confirmed he's signed up for them, Strictly may be the dark horse and have an unexpected unveiling! It's too coincidental that Harry Kane has missed training sessions at Spurs that we can't rule him out either 🤣

Also look out for the even more obscure social media influencer with more viewers than BBC Breakfast to be announced in the next few days.

Re: Strictly 2021

Cleoriff — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:01:36 GMT

I know Dan Walker but Katie McGlynn who played Sinead actually 'died' in Corrie 18 months ago. Not been in anything else.

AS for Lionel Messi...that must have been why he was sobbing when he announced he was leaving Barcelona. PS just heard on the news he has signed for PSG.

Well am underwhelmed so far...

Re: Strictly 2021

sheepdog — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:33:16 GMT

@Cleoriff Prepare to be completely astounded by todays choice of nepotism! First up, husband of extinction rebellion airmiles collector Emma Thomson, is the ~~anonymous~~ highly regarded in certain circles: Greg Wise. Demented Owl rating of 9 out of 10 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉

Next up is daughter Gordon Ramsey and yes, the first social influencer of the series: Tilly Ramsey

Demented Owl rating of 11 out of 10 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉

Apparent bonus is that she's been on CBBC already so going to be good friends with um, er, the other one from CBBC. That and been on This Morning but as if I watch that.

Sadly no Lionel Messi as he's opted to sign for PSG now, but lets see if the BBC will get one of the recent Olympic medallists in the next 5 announcements. My hopes are inevitably going to be dashed.

Re: Strictly 2021

Cleoriff — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:59:02 GMT

Well I'm so excited I could spit! Is this the worst line up ever? I think so!!!!

Re: Strictly 2021

jonsie — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:00:55 GMT

Nobodies and wannabees !