BRUCIE IS GIVING UP

Brucie hung on too long, it is far better to leave when people still want you. I breathed a sigh of relief to hear of his departure.

I couldn't stand it if we had Claudia Winkleman as a regular. The way she runs on stage in a knocked knee manner makes me want to puke !

Now the two people who seem to be on everything (and I do like them) are Mary Berry and Clare Balding, but perhaps that is pushing it too far.

I would love them to have someone politically incorrect, such as the late Clarissa Dickson Wright or the Duke of Edinburgh.

I expect Graham Norton will be approached, he is a good amusing presenter, but that would make 3 gays which might cause some squabbling between them. This is just a statement not a criticism.

Be nice to see a bit of originality in choice. The BBC had told the management to basically stop being so sexist and giving all the best jobs to the boys in the club. So hope they take notice.

Please, please, please, no Graham Norton. He's like a performing flea. If they don't have a woman or women, my money is on Anton du Bec.

Three gays, NanKate? I didn't think Tess and Claudia were gay...

Please, please, please, not Claudia Winkelpicker!

The three gays would be Craig, Bruno and Graham if he is chosen. I think their 3 personalities would clash.

I agree Numberplease, Claudia is the pits. Her hair in her face irritates me as well as her odd gait.

Oh yes, I see now, NanKate!

I've warmed to Claudia since Sewing Bee, but I do wish she'd ditch the 60's dollybird look. I find myself checking the length of her fringe all the time - it seems to vary from take to take!

I can take Tess [just] but not Claudia. Someone here suggested Alexander Armstrong, good choice I think.Smooth and not [very]annoying. Also what about the other Bruce [from radio 2] sounds like Terry Wogan?He is very funny and also sounds like a rather nice person.Hmmm, lots of choices really.Not Ant or Dec though please.Or Graham Norton.

Not Alexander Armstrong, please!! He's so smug! [pained expression]

Please, not Ken Bruce. He's another one who goes twittering on when he can't think of anything intelligent to say.
There's only one: John Barryman.

one man's meat is another man's poison!

My DD sent me a text this evening saying "best news mum, I can watch the next series of Strictly without feeling physically sick" . I think she has a point.

I agree with anno Anton du Beke is the only man, person one for the job.

I don't necessarily think Anton is the only one for the job, gillybob, I would bet on his getting it though!

'Physically sick?' Poor old Brucie. Time he was put out to grass but not that bad surely?

"Old Brucie" should have given up years ago merlot but like a lot of the male BBC presenters they just don't know when to call it a day and give someone younger a chance. He was becoming a total embarrassment and I have to admit he didn't add to my enjoyment of strictly in any way.

Physically sick is a bit OTT.

The young eh? They love dancing and can't appreciate the talent of a dribbling old fart presenter like Sir Brucie .

Haven't watched it for yonks, so perhaps I shouldn't really have an opinion, but must agree that it's well past Bruce's bedtime!

Last time I did see it I thought Bruce's comments came across as so scripted, and not very well scripted at that! Almost toe curling.

Zoe Ball would be ideal.

Maybe a season in which there is a series of guest hosts, as a kind of interview?
One of the sports presenters maybe - Sonia? Sue Barker? Colin Jackson?
But not blooming Gary (I have made a million out of cashing in on my sports prowess to promote junk food how much money does a man need) Linnaeker.

BBC could survey to find out who went down well with the audience. Maybe some of the past winners could audition?

What about Mel and Sue from Gbbo?

Can you imagine a 80 something year old woman presenting alongside a 30 year old man? Not bloody likely. It's the BBC the most male chauvinistic, ageist institution there is with the exception of politics.

Gilly , you have taken the words from my mouth !!