Dancing on ice 2019

[sheepdog]

Since a thread hasn't been started yet....the contestants lined up for Dancing on Ice have been revealed during the last days. You might have missed with the ever so exciting Conservative Party Conference taking all the headlines but if you're like me, you probably don't care either.

Anyway:

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So next year you get to witness:

Gemma Collins: some sort of reality show regular who's claim to fame is being on a contrived reality show. so claiming the Z-lister status of the show. Quote "I don’t know how they’re going to lift me up and how fast I can move around the ice, but I really want to give it a go!". Somehow I don't think thats going to happen. 

Richard Blackwood: another celeb looking to remain on TV after leaving Eastenders. Apparently has played the role of Donkey in Shrek the musical. 

James Jordan: yes, the Mr Bad Attitude from Strictly has found a job! Big advantage but lets face it, everyone is only going to tune in to see him fall and fail. Then there's the potential showdowns with Jason adding to the tension....

Brian McFadden: has he got some book or record deal coming out soon? At least his appearance fee will cover his drving fine

Saira Khan: runner up of the Apprentice series one and probably its best success. I'll expect her to work hard and do very well as that's her nature.

Ryan Sidebottom: Cricketer apparently. Looks rather like Sean Walsh currently on Strictly so maybe nobody will notice if they swap....

Melody Thornton: another Pussycat Doll. Is there some sort of backstage agreement that there must be at least one PCD member on UK TV at any given time?

Joe Mangle Mark Little : Ah the ever popular Mark is back on UK TV. Serious rival to Todd Carty's legacy of comedy. Will he be better that Cheryl Baker from last year? We'll find out soon enough.

Jane Danson: Token Coronation Street entry. Cue lots of former Coronation Street videos wishing her good luck every single week and lets try not be surprised when they partner her with Dan Whiston (he's being creative director so may not be skating).

Obviously we'll be getting the obligatory Love Island entry at some point...

Apparently they've brought back Karen Barber as Head Coach so with James Jordan and Jason Gardiner involved this might be worth watching. Sadly ITV are sticking with The Gopher and Wannabe but who will they get for the commentator? 

[Cleoriff]

Just about to start....and a reminder of one of my favourite routines of all time

Dan and Hayley Jai Ho 2010

[Cleoriff]

Not forgetting Ray Quinn... the best contestant of all time.

[Glory1]

Well Jason Gardiner started as he means to go on. I think Jane Danson did quite well considering it's her first week and she was first up. And to skate on her own, some can't do that weeks in. I'm glad Ashley shut him up. 

[Cleoriff]

Pathetic score from him. Jane was pretty good for a first time out...

I wonder how he will score Didi Conn...oh I see 2.5.

[Cleoriff]

Saara Aalto is on next with Hamish....I suppose she will be criticised as she has skated before...

Lets see...

[Cleoriff]

James Jordan and Alexandra. Wow just wow....30.5 on week one....

[Glory1]

James Jordan absolutely amazing and in week 1. I can't wait to see his progress if this is what he does his first week. And Jason Gardiner and I are for once in agreement.

As for Saara, I think the routine held her back. She can skate and should be let loose to get on with it.

[Cleoriff]

Oh poor Mark Little ....I can see shades of Todd Carty all  over again. 13.5 scored

[Cleoriff]

Well I have voted via the app and will tell you now I did NOT vote for Gemma Collins.

I think the build up she was given was bordering on the ridiculous. She is notorious for being lazy and giving up.

I thought the routine was poor and  no she didn't remind me of Beyonce at all.

Stupid woman!

[Cleoriff]

Mark and Brianne are in the skate off next week...No surprise there.

Brilliant final dance choreographed and danced by Dan Whiston and other professionals

Sad he's not skating this season....