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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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I have to admire Amber. She put a message out on Instagram today.
Thanking people who sent her so much love and support.
She knows she's not loved by everyone but she'll try and put that behind her and give the performance of her life in the final show. Hopes to make her family and Nikita proud.
Good for her I say.
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Strictly it takes two Monday
Fleur talks to Balvinder and Julian
Yes, as suspected, over and over the same story
Harry A-A visits a Dad's dancing class
Fleur tells us each couple will perform 3 dances on the final
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Thanks for the update @Cleoriff
It's disturbing that people show hate to anyone on a show like this.
A competition of no real importance just fun.
Amber's done nothing to anyone on strictly, the other contestants seem to like her and she supports them.
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@TallTrees wrote:Strictly it takes two Monday
Fleur talks to Balvinder and Julian
Yes, as suspected, over and over the same story
Harry A-A visits a Dad's dancing class
Fleur tells us each couple will perform 3 dances on the final
The three dances are usual in the final @TallTrees
One is chosen by judges,
The couples favourite dance,
The last one is a showdance
So it will be a long night for all of us. 😂
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@TallTrees wrote:Hi @Cleoriff
What is a show dance?
Hi @TallTrees
A showdance is a spectacular, rule-free routine performed in the grand final, allowing couples to blend any dance styles (Ballroom, Latin, Street, etc.) and music for maximum entertainment and to showcase their unique talent and journey through the series. It's a freestyle performance with no technical restrictions.
Each couple hope their showdance will bring them a maxmum score and sway the audience vote
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@sheepdog wrote:Well the original showdance theme was lifts and tricks but over the years, its been more of who has a better imagination and choreographer. Mostly we get disappointed but sometimes we don't and it has less importance to the voting public now. Which I think is more down to the introduction of the Couples Choice.
Expect a lot of "what was that supposed to be?" or "wow" or this year "Lewis would have been amazing" and "Thank goodness Balvinder wasn't there". I have a sneaking suspicion Katya/Lewis will do something to remind the voting public what they've missed in the obligatory group dance.
Totally agree @sheepdog. Biggest disappointment for me that this 'wonderful voting public' decided that Balvinder deserved a place as opposed to Lewis. Bunch of fools.
