Strictly Come Dancing 2019

[Cleoriff]

A little early to start this thread, although the new judge to replace Darcey Bussell has been announced

It's Motsi Mabuse (sister of Oti Mabusi)

Motsi Mabuse, elder sister of Strictly Come Dancing star Oti, has been named as Dame Darcey Bussell's replacement on the BBC One show's judging panel.

Originally from South Africa, Motsi is a former South African champion and German Latin champion and a judge on Strictly Come Dancing's German version.

Mabuse, 38, said she was "absolutely overjoyed" to be joining the panel and hoped to "add her own bit of sparkle".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49075803

I don't doubt her credentials at all but can't help wondering how this will work as Oti is still appearing on the show?

[jonsie]

Yeah, go my friend Sam

[Cleoriff]

Well forget those names above. The first 3 celebrities have been announced and they are completely different!!

Emma Barton Eastenders actress

David James. Ex England Footballer

Chris Ramsey Comedian

[jonsie]

Well that's at least three people I know

[Cleoriff]

The 4th Celebrity has been announced

Saffron Barker. A You Tube 'celebrity' (Like Joe Suggs from last season)

(No, I've never heard of her either )

[Cleoriff]

5th Contestant just revealed on This Morning. Another soap star, Catherine Tyldesley who played Eva in Coronation Street

No official SCD photo yet, so this will have to do.

[Cleoriff]

The next one will be revealed on BBC news tomorrow morning...

[sheepdog]

And I thought last year was going to "The cheapest stars ever" but seems the BBC are surpassing themselves already.

Actually quite looking forward to seeing how David James performs. That Saffron Barker looks and sounds annoying just by looking at the video  title listings on youtube. Thats 2.1 Million subscribers so obviously I need to start posting pointless videos. 

@Cleoriff that photo of Catherine Tyldesley is perfectly fine and no doubt she'll look stunning every week. 

[Cleoriff]

@sheepdog 

Re Catherine Tyldesley, I was rather tongue in cheek with my comment 'this will have to do'

She has dark hair now though

[jonsie]

Up to now I approve, I know 4 out of 5....

[Cleoriff]

Mike Bushell BBC sports reporter has been announced as the 6th celeb to appear on SCD.