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And how time flies! Time for the annual reveal of this years Strictly cast of celebs. Oh who am I kidding, let's just pick the anonymity out of the dustbin that is the BBC budget for a flagship show. So before the exciting questions of "Who is this" and "Que?" followed by "Weren't they on Eastenders a decade ago?" and the inevitable "Guess who's needs a career boost", we must mention the new and exciting changes.
First, in a very thoughtful and provoking group session in the BBC canteen, same old judges line-up and we'll get more of I, Claudia propped up by Tess Daley emerging from her yearly hibernation box who may sport another subtle cosmetic procedure. DAO is likely to return as Oasis are still on tour.
Though in rather more salacious news, there is a drug investigation by the BBC into two "Strictly stars". Which was submitted in March but hey, a new series of Strictly needs all exposure as possible so was announced a few days ago. Must disengage cynical mode....and two new dancers to join Neil Jones as backing dancers: Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon. Usual pro-dancers and yet we still have Katya Jones?
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
First up, because the BBC really need Gladiators to be successful and everyone will be copy & pasting his name cos I ain't typing it. Former athlete and er, current Gladiator. Could do reasonably well but may find himself in the dance-off mid-series because someone has to.
Alex Kingston
Various roles over the years and this years older woman contestant so far. Could be fun or could be not.
Dani Dyer
Not Danny Dyer and just to remind you who she is, the BBC has kindly put up a photo with Danny Dyer. Famous for being Danny Dyer's daughter and being on Love Island but mainly being Danny Dyer's daughter as seen in the photo. Dubious EE link but we await to see if Danny Dyer will be announced as a contestant to remind everyone who the daughter of Danny Dyer is.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Legend. And my favourite so far to bring the entertainment. Possibly some decent footwork coming from a footballer but we'll see. Probably won't help him find a new club to manage though.
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@Anonymous wrote:Strictly ran out of juice at least a decade ago, now they're using z list "celebrities" who can't dance for toffee.
I totally agree about z list celebrities @Anonymous
However the fact they can't dance is a bonus.
The concept of this show is to teach non dancers how to dance exceptionally well by the end of the 12 weeks run.
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Kristian Nairn has pulled out of Strictly for medical reasons.
His replacement is Lewis Cope Actor who appeared in Emmerdale.
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As I watch Emmerdale I do know Lewis. He's the estranged son of Caleb Milligan.
Not been in the show for over a year. 😂
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@RunrigForever wrote:Thank you for letting us know @Cleoriff
I am still looking forward to the show, but probably more scandal to come & 'scandal sells'.
I think Strictly should quit after 2025 show. It's past it's best.
The BBC won't do that @RunrigForever ...not while it continues to win awards year after year.
On another subject, Kristian Nairn, who dropped out for medical reasons, was 6ft 10ins. I wonder who they would have paired him with?
The tallest female professional is Nadiya, at 5ft 9ins. 🤣
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@Anonymous wrote:I think they should do a Neighbours Strictly special, I'd love to see all of the following ladies in Ball Gowns.
Emerald "Sadie Rodwell" Chan
Candice "Wendy Rodwell" Leaske
Rebekah "Terese Willis" Elmaloglou
Hannah "Nicolette Stone" Monson
Jackie "Susan Kennedy" Woodbourne
Lucinda "Holly Hoyland" Armstrong Hall
Majella "Krista Tanaka-Robinson" Davis
Kimberly "Annalise Hartman" Davies
Well that's all the females @Anonymous
What about the male contestants? 😂
