Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Strictly is just a load of overpaid ‘celebs’ getting their faces on tv - no thanks!

Looking forward to it all.

di1964

Strictly is just a load of overpaid ‘celebs’ getting their faces on tv - no thanks!

Thank you for sharing that insight.

I guess we'll all just not watch now, based on that

Seriously, why come onto a "fan" thread, and write a bitter, unpleasant comment like that? If you really feel the need to denounce a very popular programme, why not start an "anti-Strictly" thread so all like-minded posters can share their views, and leave the fan thread to those who like it.

It’s not even a fair or accurate summation - there’s quite a bit more involved than that!

They've just announced the first one I've never heard of. Tyler West is a DJ on Kiss FM.

I’ve not heard of him either Pittcity

If there are TV programmes I do not like I wouldn’t go on a thread about it I would just pass it by.

Who? All these unknown names.

I went with DD2 to enquire about a house once she wanted to view and the estate agent told us Tiny Temper lived in the road. I stupidly said, oh that will be nice for the GCs to have like minded company.
It was some rapper called Tinie Tempah!?

That might be true of some tv programmes, Dil694, but it's not the case with Strictly.

The next reveal is going to be on This Morning today.

In other Strictly news I’m not a happy bunny as my Strictly mug has a split in the porcelain all the way down. I got it when I saw the SCD tour a few years ago. I expect you can find them online. Trying to remember if it was me or DH who did the last washing up who was to blame. I think it was him ?

Josieanne
Have you not seen his series of very special art programs.

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/jan/24/tinie-tempah-puts-modern-heroes-in-portrait-focus-for-bbc-series

Matt Goss my daughter's all time heart throb.

That art programme is lovely Meryl.

Thank you Meryl, the art programmes look very interesting.

HurdyGurdy

di1964

Strictly is just a load of overpaid ‘celebs’ getting their faces on tv - no thanks!

Thank you for sharing that insight.

I guess we'll all just not watch now, based on that

Seriously, why come onto a "fan" thread, and write a bitter, unpleasant comment like that? If you really feel the need to denounce a very popular programme, why not start an "anti-Strictly" thread so all like-minded posters can share their views, and leave the fan thread to those who like it.

Well said HurdyGurdy!

Kate1949

Matt Goss my daughter's all time heart throb.

Is he on it?!
He’s bound to be good value, but he’s a complete diva.
Should be a bit spicy!

Yes Fanny. He's in it. I told my daughter and she said 'Oh dear. He won't like bad feedback.' She doesn't watch Strictly but I think she will this year.

Coo the contestants are co.ing thick and fast! I have missed loads but did spot Helen Skelton is in - that will mean DH will happily watch.

And a comedian called Ellie something who I think is great.

Not so keen on Matt Goss but will, no doubt, love him by the end.

My eldest daughter use to love Bros, it will be interesting to see how Matt does. I can imagine him taking it quite seriously but putting on a great performance.
Hard to imagine it will soon be Strictly time & dark Autumn nights on such a beautiful hot sunny day as today.

James Bye, the lovely Martin from stenders, has just been announced.❤️

Kym marsh is the one to watch. I think she'll be good

I only know a few of the contestants but after a few weeks we'll get to know them and will already have our favourites judging by past series.

I'm not keen on Kym to be honest, but I remember her working hard years ago when there was a programme about people training to be opera singers, and she did very well, so I'm sure she will put in loads of effort. People like Matt Goss are used to putting on a performance, whereas others don't come from a performing background.

Not long to wait now!

I love Claudia and her self-deprecating sense of humour. Not keen on "wooden Tess" but as someone said earlier, she does the job ok.

Richie seems good fun and I like him.

What I would love to change is the time spent showing each celeb pairing up with their professional, when they gush "You are the person I really wanted!" Cringe.

I think Fleur East will be one to watch, she strikes me as somebody who will commit 100% to Strictly, although you can’t really tell until you see them do the first dance.
I love Claudia, she’s so funny. I read her autobiography a few months ago, it was excellent, a laugh on every page. Not so keen on Tess, I think she was better as a foil to Brucie than the main presenter.

Well I know 11 of the 15, but I think it’s a sign of my age that I don’t know the younger ones. I’m looking forward to it, but I do like to record it so I can fast forward through the bits that don’t interest me. I’m not keen on the sympathy stories and I’ve seen a couple of those already.
I look forward to seeing the weekly improvement of some celebs, but I hope they keep the ‘never danced before comments’ to a minimum, as well as the ‘he/she doesn’t realise how good they are, you Are a dancer!’ ?

Fleur East? I like her.
She made her name as a no one on a reality TV show and is now going on a celebrity reality TV show!
If that makes sense.
I like the Enders guy too but he won't be anywhere near as brilliant as Rose.