Strictly Come Dancing 2018

[Cleoriff]

It's that time of year again folks.

From Monday August 13th they will start revealing the candidates for this years show. I understand the first one will be on that nights episode of the One Show.

Many names being bandied about and people are even putting bets on them? (A bit stupid when there's been nothing official yet)

Anyway names in the mix so far

Cheryl Cole (can't see that happening)

Ashley Roberts  (former Pussycat Doll)

Lee Ryan (from Blue)

Faye Tozer (from Steps)

Les Dennis

Tom Daley

Steph Mc Govern BBC Newscaster.

Dan Walker (Sports Presenter)

Colleen Rooney (can't see that as they have just upped sticks and moved to the US for Waynes football career)

Michelle Keegan (Corrie and Our Girl)

Mark Labbett (The Beast) from The Chase.

Kate Silverstone (BBC Newsreader)

That's all I've got so far and probably half of them are wrong but hey...

What is certain , the judging panel and the presenters remain the same.

Also the guy who will replace the lovely Brendon Cole is Neil Jones. He has been on the show as a back up dancer and is married to last years winning professional Katya Jones

[Glory1]

Can't wait to see who will actually be dancing. I hope they have some real celebrities this year. Would love to see Mark Labbett from the Chase. He's a big guy but they're usually light on their feet. But I doubt he'll do it.

Still am looking forward to SCD as I do every year. So thanks for the heads up @Cleoriff 😊

[Glory1]

By the way I recognise Neil Jones. Thought he was cute and a good dancer. But no one can really replace Brendan. I shall miss him.

[Cleoriff]

I'll miss Brendon as well @Glory1 although he was dropped in such a despicable way, he has written some very inflammatory articles about Shirley Ballas and a more recent one claiming all the celebs should come entirely for a NON Dancing background. (A bit rich when at least two of his celebs have had previous dance training)

Funnily enough they haven't announced all the pro's yet and I do wonder about Karen and Kevin Clifton after their marriage breakdown?.

[Cleoriff]

Also I can't see out of those listed, who will provide the comedy element this year?

You know the Ed Balls, Ann Widdecombe, Russell Grant, John Sergeant type folk?

[jonsie]

Mark Labette will provide the comedy if he signs up.

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

Mark Labette will provide the comedy if he signs up.

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I can't see The Beast' liking that. Takes himself far too seriously....

[Anonymous]

The Beeb aren't still showing this are they?

[Cleoriff]

Yes it starts in September. It's also their flagship entertainment show

[Anonymous]

Another reason to get rid of the telly tax