Strictly 2018

I thought last night's show was OTT. It could have been done in half the time. And is it really necessary for all the male dancers to pick up their partners and spin them round? So predictable and so obviously rehearsed, if not with those specific partners who must have rehearsed the move too. I thought I wouldn't recognise many of the celebs but realised that I must have seen most of them on screen at some time. I am glad Kate Silverton is one of them. I remember her doing a swimming challenge in the Moray Firth (I think) and she seemed like a good sport.
Joe Sugg has been brought in to attract the youngsters. It won't work because they will have their noses glued to their small screens!
Maybe Graham Snow will emulate the achievements of his fellow professional cricketers, Darren Gough and Mark Ramprakash. He's an amusing character anyway.

I agree with mcem, think Susannah will be first to go. Didn't like her own introduction, bit ott.

I agree paddy and realised you were following up on earlier comments.
Keep up ladies!
I'm another who's pro-Charles.

Sparkle, Theresa May tweeted that? I love it,

I like Strictly but I recorded it and I quickly realized it was not my cup of tea to have virtually a whole program of introductions so I zapped my way through it. I did enjoy the professional dancing and music though.

Was that format always the way Strictly started?

I don't remember it being like that , more a case of getting on with it because the contestants were well known. I am probably wrong!

I like Katie Piper too Kitty , beauty inside and out.

I love Strictly too, DanniRae, even when I don't know many of the so-called celebs. I don't like the OTT excitement when they find out who they're paired with because it's so fake, I don't like Tess because she seems quite dim and also fake.

I enjoy seeing another side of people - Judy Murray came across as a very good sport (as indeed has Teresa May [ducks behind parapet] who Tweeted that she was watching and if anyone wanted any tips, to get in touch.)

I love Claudia but they could cut out those stupid comedy segments...... but overall it's a lovely happy sparkly feel-good programme, and the dancing is fab - u - lous.

I LOVE "Strictly" but agree that it was a little over the top yesterday with all the excitement when they are paired up. But I suppose it wouldn't be very kind if one of them said "Oh, I really didn't want to be with you..........I wanted the younger, better looking one who looks like they can dance!!"
It would make great telly though, eh?

I thought Joe Sugg came over as a pleasant and intelligent young man. He certainly makes a living from his chosen line of work.

Joseph Graham Sugg is a British YouTuber, film-maker, author, and vlogger

Agree minesaprosecco, but he also makes my skin crawl in Casualty. It should have been Ethan!

Joe Sugg, a social media star?
So, a nobody then!
I just CBA'd with people who are famous for being famous.... or thinking they are!

Does anyone else think Charles Venn is sleazy? I wanted to like him because I love him in Casualty but he made my skin crawl!

I do know that but she was being discussed further up the thread and not in a good way

I suspect that will be the case quite soon. I think it must be part of his contract!

I read today that Anton was not being partnered with anybody this year and was only taking part in the group dances with the professionals. That was not strictly true.

I missed Brendan

.............er have we gone back in time?

Er she's not in this year paddyann!

cant understand why people are so down on Judy Murray,surely she's an irsprational woman,she coached both her sons and helped them be world number ones
.She's funny and apparently good hearted and she'll give anything a go.I'd rather see a dozen Judy's than all the band members and stage school kids who've been dancing for years and can learn a routine in a morning .

Jacob and Karen....possibly the sexist couple yet!

I nominate Susannah as first for the chop.
Very wooden in group dance (but liking Jacob from Casualty)!

Oh dear - could it GET more manic? [grumpy] emoticon
I love it really but OTT doesn’t come close, the wall to wall squealing, the whitened teeth, the spray tan, Claudia overdosing on the Botox and Tess in Bacofoil?
Darcey gushing twaddle, Craig being grumpy etc etc etc
Why do shows have to become a parody of themselves?
But I’ll be watching.

Anton and Susannah look like a good fun couple!

Tess , her dress !

It must be Winter!! Strictly has started Not sure who half of them are but bring it on!

What’s happened to Claudia, she looks like Davina McCall. Tess Daley looks oven-ready in that awful dress.