Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Then anniesgrannie this thread won't be of interest to you so just pass us afficianandos by

Never watched it can't stand 'celebrity' shows.

? Looking forward to it but it does always mean we are nearing the end of summer.

Grannmarie

*Grandmadinosaur*, it looks like Zoe Ball's pushing and gushing has worked, I heard on Radio 2 that Richie the traffic announcer will be on Strictly.
I saw him on Richard Osman's House of Games recently. I hadn't realised that travel/ traffic staff are celebrities now... will the newsreaders be next?
Still looking forward to Strictly though!

Oh yes, traffic announcers are A list now. I would be amazed if Claudia Winkelman hasn't been doing a bit of pushing and gushing herself to get Sally Boazman on as well. We can't switch off fast enough when that excruciating "What would Sally do?" segment comes on her show on a Saturday morning.

Looking forward to Strictly though - even if we do just watch the dancing and skip through practically everything else! It's a very short show at our house.

I should avoid this thread then bea.

oh dear, am not a Fan of Strictly..so don't hit me...i just get bored with all these 'famous celebrities' just wanting to renew their popularity or egos

She once said on TV that she couldn't think of anything English people had to be proud of. Good enough to pay her salary though. Sorry back to Strictly!

I'm not a fan of Kaye Adams either. She's local to me and hasn't a great reputation for fairness in the area.

I can't stand Kaye Adams.

Grannmarie yes I heard that news earlier. I can only hope he soon gets voted off ?

Grandmadinosaur, it looks like Zoe Ball's pushing and gushing has worked, I heard on Radio 2 that Richie the traffic announcer will be on Strictly.
I saw him on Richard Osman's House of Games recently. I hadn't realised that travel/ traffic staff are celebrities now... will the newsreaders be next?
Still looking forward to Strictly though!

I like Kaye Adams. She has a good sense of humour. I’ll look forward to seeing how she gets on.

Kaye Adams from Loose Women has just announced that she's doing it.

I’m another one looking forward to Strictly. I just hope they don’t have any reality ‘stars’ taking part! I think it will almost be like old times with a live audience. I hope they go back to Blackpool this year.

Aljaž
It's Slovenian ?

I love it too, though I shall miss Aliaj (that's yetta nuvva way of spelling his name!). It's just so pleasant to sit back and enjoy the glitz and music - pure escapism and just what's needed! But I do wish something bright and cheery could be found to lighten up the miserable January and February evenings .........

Thank you, kittylester, for starting this thread.
I'm a great fan of "Strictly", it's good to look forward to watching. I enjoy all of it.

Ooh lovely, looking forward to the dancing, the music, the costumes, the comments from the judges, great light hearted entertainment, just what we all need. Most of all, the chat amongst gransnetters about our favourite.
Agree with others about loving Anton but missing Oti and Aliyash, spelling?
Bring it on, woohoo ?

Merlotgran
I’m the same as you. I love strictly but it does mean the end of summer ?

I love Strictly but once the names start being announced it feels like the year is slipping away. ?

I'll do a joyful jig the day they announce that Daly & Winkleman are leaving the show! I have to record it so I can fast-forward past these two and their inane chatter.

I'm very happy that Anton is replacing Bruno permanently, he was so good last series.

So need this programme. It brings joy to so many.
I agree Sparklefizz about the results show being aired on a Saturday. Might stop the result leaks spoiling it.

Thanks for starting this thread kittylester
It will be great. Something bright and cheerful to look forward to at weekends which lifts the spirits.

One thing - I just wish they would show the results show on the Saturday instead of all the ridiculous pretence.

Looking forward to it as usual but disappointed that Oti and Aliajsh( don’t think that’s spelt right) are not in it this year as they’ve decided to leave

For us fans it brightens up increasingly darkening Saturday evenings and lifts out spirits. Even if the lineup doesn’t exactly thrill me when first I read their names, we soon get to “know” them and root for our favourites.
Bring it on ! ? ? ?