Strictly fans

We can watch it now that Brucie is well and truly retired!!
Greg Rutherford may be worth a fiver each way. Very strong and his life for years has involved making those little physical adjustments that make all the difference in long jump. Knows how to be coached. Should be light on his feet too. But has he got a sense of rhythm?
I always remember Pendleton who was a demon on a bike but hopeless at dancing. I will also recall fondly the the Lewis Smith final which was the most erotic dance that Strictly have ever come up with (IMO of course )

Never seen this but it certainly seems to be popular.

Where have they announced that Aston is taking over?

I only recognise about half of the celebrities but that doesn't really matter;for me,the show is about the dancing,hard work,glitz and glamour and personalities.I love the professionals and have nothing but respect for the amount of work they put into making the show a must-watch,including all the "back-room" workers in production,costume,etc..
I am not a telly addict and really don't watch it all that much but Strictly is an exception.Couch potato on Saturday evenings for the duration!

So excited it's back the best Saturday night viewing by a long run, X factor also back this week and I just can't stand the loud noise from the trailers let alone sitting watching it no thank you strictly every time ??

Just wondering who they have for the fall guy & laughing stock this time, they have one in each show, which I think is unfair as they all do their best

I have only heard of 7 of them so difficult to say if it is a good line up or not. I thought Louise Rednapp was a dancer- I remember her as a judge on a dance show recently anyway.
I am so glad Len is retiring & Anton taking over. I find Len smutty & moody. Anton has a lot of humour & will be great. I shall miss his dancing though-so maybe he can still do group dances?ive him a good partner this year please.
It's about time they gat Marian Keyes on-plus Tess & Claudia shoud have a go sometime too!

Yes Ian or what about Karen ?

So many of them I have never heard of...

I'll watch it I suppose at Saturday night TV is so dire but we record it and whizz through the chatting/what did they eat for breakfast/I'm on a journey bits.

I think Ian Waite (he gets his wand out with Zoe Ball on mid week catchup) he is funny, kind and very knowledgable and imo would make a great judge when Len goes. Hmmm maybe could have put that differently, but if you watch Zoe's show you will know what I mean

Strictly is one of the few 'must watch' programmes on my TV and I'm sad my mum died before it started as she would have absolutely adored it. To my mind the professionals deserve massive praise as they often have to work so hard to get anything out of their celebs. OK, they get paid for it but also have to put up with (IMO) some right pillocks and divas.

I will miss Len when he goes as he seems to be the only judge on the show who doesn't project an alter ego. I don't think Anton du Beke would be the best replacement but wouldn't be surprised if he leaves if he doesn't get the job. If that happens it could be the end of Strictly Maybe Brendan ...? Now that would produce some fireworks on the panel

A few years ago my daughter got two tickets to go to see Strictly at Wembley and she took me. (It was the year Kimberley from Girls Aloud was on it). I enjoyed it so much - such an amazing atmosphere. She just put her name on the bbc website and was lucky enough to be selected!! I will be eternally glad about that!!

My friend has tickets for the filming of the launch show next week.

Where are they going to find a partner short enough for Claudia? We really need Vincent back. I thought Ed Balls was fun on Bake Off so perhaps he'll be OK on strictly./

I don't usually know many of the 'celebrities' and what's more I don't really care who they are either. I just like that there is a show I can watch that is entertaining and has a feel-good factor. I admire all the dancers as I think it takes real guts to get up there and learn new moves every week. Eventually something of the contestants personalities shines through and I come to have favourites that I root for, but really I think it's innocent fun and I'm all for that.

Diary!

Thanks Alima date for dairy!

DanniRae, I also hope that Anton doesn`t get Len`s job, but for an entirely different reason, I want to carry on watching him dancing, I love him! I don`t recognise all the names in the line up, but maybe I`ll know some of their faces when I see them. I think that Will Young could do well, plus I like him, he seems a nice young man.

No need to duck Christinefrance but this thread is for strictly fans

This show is well past its sell by date now, they have to resort to D list celebs. ( ducks below parapet)

I must admit I don't know some of the line up but whilst Ed Balls was never my cup of tea politically I hope he does OK. He must be 'up for it' knowing he will not win so shows a self - deprecating nature and I like that in a person, not a starchy knickers.

Never thought I would say this but in this instance 'Go Ed'

Defininately a viewer here.

Oh I LOVE Strictly so much. I don't even mind that it means that summer is coming to an end. I also watch the Monday to Friday catch up programme too. I was alarmed when I read that Len was leaving - thankfully he'll be in this series. I just hope Anton doesn't take his place - he's my least favourite dancer. I will also miss Ola - I really missed Flavia when she left.

I can't wait till 3 September and all the couples get paired up. And later on when it's properly back on I will be HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!

I love the show. Don't mind who the celebrities are as I enjoy the dancing, music, stage settings, the costumes and the professional dancers are amazing. Looking forward to and the start the next series ....oh! and of course, the new season of Poldark.

Charleygirlmy money's on Kim from 'Enders, reckon she will have some moves, also Will Young apparently has some nifty hips, ooooh, can't wait!!