Strictly

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Oh, thanks Pittcity, sounds like very complicated surgery.

Apparently in 2013 ana, or that's what Google says. Not sure what I think of that outcome, of course no one should be harmed in a dance off but it must be disappointing for the other dancer not to be able to fight their corner again. I also enjoyed watching Ed Balls, overall I'm rooting for anyone who enters and is right out of their comfort zone with no previous acting or dance experience.

Danny is such a ringer. Spoils the programme for me. Not fair on the people starting from scratch. I felt very sorry for Anita Rani last year. No previous dance experience but turned into a lovely dancer.

It was three years ago Ana and she had back muscles moved to the front. So I think Strictly is the first time she's really tested the surgeon's work.
She is donating her fee to Cancer Research.

I thought Anastacia had had her mastectomy years ago. Not sure what this latest problem is.

I'm strangely finding myself warming to Ed Balls as a person rather than a politician and am quite glad he hasn't been voted out, even though he's a prime example of "dad dancing". I'd put my money on the final three being Daisy, Louise and Danny, with Danny being the overall winner, but it's early days and sometimes the improvement of absoulte beginners can be rapid and the sure starters don't always meet expectations.

We thought that as well, Anniebach. Surely you can't take chances after major surgery?

Maybe she'll drop out in a few weeks.

If Anastacia wasn't well enough to dance in the dance off because of scar tissue not healed surely she should drop out?

I am 80 and people often tell me I don't look it. My answer is always "How are people my age supposed to look?" I know many quite a bit younger who have looked old for some time, others who look considerably younger than me and plenty very similar to me. I've been a 'suicide blonde' for many years (dyed by her own hand)and have shrunk a few inches. I was never a beauty but my looks didn't turn the milk sour and I can still scrub up well. I agree that LJ's hair doesn't do her any favours but that is her choice and good luck to her.

I was wrong re. Anastacia, it is a scar tissue tear under her arm from her mastectomy. That won't heal easily, will it?

I think Lesley Joseph is one of those people who has facially been looking older than they chronologically are for a long time.In saying that I think she wiil still look 71 when she is 91.Her energy is remarkable.

Its Claudia Winkleman I wanted to ask to that dinner party with Ed Balls and Judge Rinder and Tameka. Can't be bothered with that tiny gymnast.

Aren't we getting the Claudias mixed up here? it's Winkleman who peers through her fringe like a woodland animal and Fragapane who does the floor routine!

Used to love hating Ed Balls but now he seems a really nice guy. He was great fun on the Bake Off and Yvette looks really supportive

I haven't got the wrong Claudia, it's all you others!!

I thought the contestants were being invited to the dinner party, not the hired help.

Well, they could come and cook and serve the meal and pour the

I think you got you may have got the wrong Claudia Jalima!

are we talking about the same Claudia?

I meant Claudia the dancing contestant .....

I really like Claudia's zany sense of humour. Unlike Tess (who is nice enough) I think that fringe hides a degree of intelligence and natural articulacy.
What are the odds on who will go tonight?

although she could demonstrate a floor routine around your living room while we watch in awe gulligranny - hope you have room!

Claudia - do we have to?

She's so sweet and lovely, and her hair is tied back when she's dancing. I think she would be a lovely addition to the dinner party.
No more handstands though! Just dance.

Claudia - do we have to? It's that head-tilted-back squinting through the fringe that annoys me.

Claudia? She's so daft she'd fit right in.

Certainly Jane 10, delighted you can come. I'm not so sure about Judge Rinder, although he was very lovely with his grandparent so yeah, go ahead and invite him. Just please don't ask Tess ....

LJ was on a special edition of What Not to Wear in 2002 and given a makeover by Trinny and Susannah. IIRC she was given a 'softer' look, no thick black eyeliner and lighter hair (I think). She looked amazing, but she didn't like her new look at all and changed everything back to black. I think she has her 'look' and sticks with it. She regularly plays the wicked witch in panto and has spent decades now playing Dorien, Jewish women, witches and gypsies. At her age she knows exactly how to make the best of herself in front of an audience. She can certainly dance and I hope she's having a whale of a time.

Lesley Joseph is about one year older than me and I admire her courage. Len Goodman is about the same age. They both look their age I think but who would expect them to look youthful in their 70s it's unrealistic.