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.

[Cleoriff]

George and Alexis : Salsa

Rock This Party: Bob Sinclair

[Cleoriff]

Karen and Carlos Paso Doble 

 ‘O Fortuna’ by Carmina Burana

[Cleoriff]

Lewis & Katya – Charleston

Arctic Monkeys : I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor.

[TallTrees]

Thanks for the Strictly points of view @sheepdog  

I think La Resting will turn up wants all the publicity for career .. all publicity is good .. name in lights 😐

@Cleoriff 

Great all those videos, thanks for that. 

Haven't listened to them all yet.  

[Cleoriff]

I wonder what sort of interpretation the Dave Arch Orchestra will use for Karen's Paso? Beautiful tune. I do fear for her though, as she has a genetic back disability. Carlos better avoid too much leaning back in his choreography. 

Re Lewis, I expect DAO will add some musical riffs for Lewis's song. Just to stop it being so deadpan. It's a very fast number. 

I've listened to the Logical Song all the way through and I think it's OK for an AT. As long as Bal puts 'her game face on' and manages hooks and ganchos.

As for La Avoid, she was expected to do the Samba this week. HaHa. Let's hope, if she returns, they make her do that. It's SO not her dance. 

Still fuming at this crafty trick. In all the years I've been watching SCD, I have never known anyone being given a Bye into the semi-finals. 😖

[TallTrees]

Strictly I.T.TWO Wednesday 

With rara

Vicky and Kai talk.. lots of smiles but behind that deeply hurt and said it was completely unexpected.   

Oh!  and then who should turn up but ..

La injured Voix ..... laughing joking happy 🤔 had this injury a little while apparently. 

[Cleoriff]

Yes, I did say in an earlier post that La Avoid had this injury before last Saturdays Couples Choice, which  is why she was wearing low heeled shoes. Also totally overmarked. Vicky would be shocked, having never been in the dance off before against Bal who's been there 5 times. 

As you can tell, I'm still so damn angry!

[TallTrees]

Yes I know you are angry 😠

@Cleoriff 

Good thing you're are not at a bash near Blackpool you might accidentally kick La Injured with those steel toed leopard print wellies I sent you 😃

[TallTrees]

Strictly I.T.TWO  Thursday 

talking with rara

Karen and Carlos  ..  general chat over last dance and training for new.

George and Alexis. .. seemed upbeat and looking forward to the next dance.

Costume department 🙄

Drawings show a purple suit and  a dress with long loops of skirt, then some samples,  one sample showing the black gorilla tape! Must have loads of this.  Interestingly it was mentioned the top or fan belt worn by Nikita.   Vicky of costume department said couldn't wear the leather jacket so blamed Nikita he chose the scrunchy black band twisted around his arms.  My guess last minute desperate choice lots of people shocked, it looked ridiculous. 

Mannikins both looked similar dug up from the wardrobe of Morticia,  The Addams Family 🤣

[TallTrees]

Strictly I.T.Two Friday 

Talking with rara

Friday Panel 

Scarlett Moffatt, Ashley Banjo, Rav Wilding. 

Interviews at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom 

Talktalk with Tasha .. looking over a balcony down on to the dance floor

George and Lewis

George was asked what he thought about the ballroom and first words "it's cold" 

Lewis thought it was elaborate. 

Then ..  Bal and Karen  somewhere in front of curtains or similar...talking with Tasha.

Balvinder looked absolutely frozen pulling her long puffy coat tight, wishing interview was over!

Karen was quite happy and chatted about the ballroom with Tasha. 

Rara played some odd style bingo with a bloke didn't get it really.

Finally after lots of chit and chat the Friday Panel asked who's going!

Scarlett showed Balvinder 

Ashley showed Balvinder 

Rav showed Amber 

😂so Ignore 🤣