Strictly 2025

[sheepdog]

@Cleoriff @RunrigForever 

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.

[pgn]

Superb!

Thanks for sharing, @sheepdog 👌

[Cleoriff]

That's the 5th time I've watched it now.

Craig Revel Horwood is notorious for rarely giving any dancer top marks of 10 @pgn 

It's a pity they didn't show the judges faces and comments post dance. They were all stunned. 

First one to vote was Craig and after he said 'Aaaa-mmm-aaaa-zzz-iii-nnn-gggg Darlings' his 10 paddle went up. The other 3 judges followed suit. All totally gobsmacked and full of praise. 

[TallTrees]

Thanks @pgn 

For the video.. watched again and quite astounding dance especially Lewis the precision was amazing.

Probably in dance off!  🤣

[Cleoriff]

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@TallTrees wrote:

Thanks @pgn 

For the video.. watched again and quite astounding dance especially Lewis the precision was amazing.

Probably in dance off!  🤣

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IN THE DANCE OFF???!! @TallTrees 🙄

Ghoulish Ghouls, he better not be. 😂

I'm hoping this is the last week for Ellie!!

[TallTrees]

Not yet for Ellie @Cleoriff 

I predict Balvinder and Harry in Dance Off

Harry because Voix was so flippin' good 😊

Predict Balvinder goes. 😕

[Cleoriff]

@TallTrees 

I'll go for Balvinder and Ellie....😂

Let's hope anyway!!

[Cleoriff]

The first group through......

Karen doing Charleston next week

La Voix (next weeks dance not mentioned)

Lewis doing a Cha Cha next week

George doing a Viennese Waltz next week

Alex next weeks dance not mentioned

Vicky. doing a Tango next week

Great group dance to a Chuck Berry number. 

The two couples in the dance off:

Ellie and Vito

v

Balvinder and Julian

Claudia then spoke to Harry and Amber

Next week, Harry is dancing a Samba and Amber is doing a Salsa

Cat Burns singing didn't impress me much!

The dance off: 

All judges voted to save Balvinder.... so Ellie is out. 

Well done Vito for your love and care of Ellie. ❤️

[sheepdog]

Tess in an elegant dress. Claudia in what she knows works for her. Pro dance based on Rocky Horror picture show so I'd say a good routine that made sense given the theme. 

MMA was ok sort of a movie track in the end credits so likely forgettable by the next day. Yet why did the producers decide to add in cgi effects for eye colour change at the end? Poor choice, she didn't deserve that. 

Ellie finally gone though I didn't see any improvement (not that was any surprise) and Balvinder was better second time. However, now the competition is on so every error is going to count. Also, she's highly likely to be in next weeks dance-off unless she can do a La Voix who needs to do another La Voix to avoid the dance-off. 

Remembrance Sunday show next Sunday night so we're expecting a good pro-routine as usual. 

[TallTrees]

Thanks @Cleoriff 

Well it was emotional really. Ellie really couldn't go forward. Vito such a lovely person 💕 

Great update @Cleoriff ...thank you.

[RunrigForever]

Didn't watch either SCD show live ... = ... Just zoned in on something else. Watched later on.

Would have given Lewis & Katya 40 ....... ....... ....... FAB-U-LOUS ..... !!!

Would have given Vicky & Kai high 30's ....... Love Kai, not really taken to Vicky's dancing really until this show, but the American Smooth is one of my favourite dances ... = ... definitive AS is Michael Vaughn with Natalie Lowe who scored 40. Both dressed in metallic gold and finished atop golden 'Wedding Cake'.

would have given Karen ? & Carlos 40 ....... ....... ....... brought to you by the Peaky Blinders ... = ... such a fast AT, good costumes, music & lighting. I am not an AT expert, just my own opinion.

Excellent Show, with the right celeb leaving.