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?

[Cleoriff]

The final contestant is Anneka Rice

[jonsie]

Oh yes. rear of the year many moons ago (pun intended)

[Anonymous]

I fancy James Cracknell 

Anneka Rice I know from tv

All the others I have not heard of before

Still, will look forward to this year's show

Thank you @Cleoriff for letting us know about 2019 SCD

[sheepdog]

Hmmm, thought the appearance of Alex Scott rang a bell (yay, like her as she's a very good footie pundit and miles ahead of Ian Wright) so did a search of last years thread Lo and behold, clicking through to the Radio Times list of celebs who didn't make it for last year are none other than Alex Scott, Catherine Tinsel and Anneka Rice. Start on page 4...so for next year's barrel, look no further!

[jonsie]

Good spot @sheepdog 

[Cleoriff]

Oh well....., the SCD launch show starts on BBC1 tonight.

Will be thinking of you @Glory1 

[jonsie]

I believe someone got mugged? 

[Cleoriff]

Yes it was Giovanni one of the pro dancers. Happened about the 25th August. They grabbed his watch and rucksack after spraying him with pepper spray.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/giovanni-pernice-attack-strictly-come-danci...

[Cleoriff]

So far just shown the pairings...and a lot of filler!

Catherine Tyldesley with Johannes (one of the new professionals

Saffron Barker with AJ

Michelle Visage with Giovanni

Alex Scott with Neil

James Cracknell with Luba (new pro)

Karim Zeroual with Amy (new pro)

Chris Ramsey with Karen

David James with Nadiya.

More to be announced..

[Cleoriff]

Emma Barton with Anton

Viscountess Emma with Aljaz

Anneka with Kevin Clifton

 More follows....(what a lot of filler on this show)

PS... just showing last years winners Stacey and Kevin dancing a Paso Doble. Very good (it should be as they are a couple now, or so I'm led to believe

So

Mike Bushell with Katya

Will Bayley (Table tennis champion) with Janette

Dev Griffin (DJ) with Dianne

Jamie Laing (Made in Chelsea) with Oti...

And that's it. Off to watch BGT the Champions....