Strictly 2024

For the last couple of years I have always recorded it and then can flick through all the boring bits eg Claudia asking every couple exactly the same questions, the practice sessions etc. I really only want to see the dancing and hear some of the judges speak - don't listen to Motsi Mabusi as she tends to agree with everybody else and is over effusive, sometimes block out Anton as he's becoming the same way.
It's all got very stale, I think they need to find a whole new concept or else stop it altogether.

I love strictly or rather used to! In recent years there have been far too many non- celebrities, reality so-called people & the like. I do not want to watch silly love islanders for blooming sake!

Not keen on the launch show, I don’t think I’ve watched it the last couple of years.

All the squeals and “Oh, I hoped I got Giovanni/Kai/ Johannes….”

Yeah, right!

And along with so many of us, just want to see the dances, the judging, more professional turns whilst we await the results….

Do not want to see Claudia making fatuous small talk with each couple, or the up-to-date version of Len’s Lens, or walks in the park with a bit of waltzing thrown in, and certainly not tears as we recall Granny and Grandad foxtrotting in Blackpool 50 years ago!

What a grump I sound, I know, but that is the truth.

Calendargirl

Not keen on the launch show, I don’t think I’ve watched it the last couple of years.

All the squeals and “Oh, I hoped I got Giovanni/Kai/ Johannes….”

Yeah, right!

And along with so many of us, just want to see the dances, the judging, more professional turns whilst we await the results….

Do not want to see Claudia making fatuous small talk with each couple, or the up-to-date version of Len’s Lens, or walks in the park with a bit of waltzing thrown in, and certainly not tears as we recall Granny and Grandad foxtrotting in Blackpool 50 years ago!

What a grump I sound, I know, but that is the truth.

Your reply Calendargirl, was very more entertaining than the show
🤣

I so hope it goes well for Amy, she’s had such a tough time and must be excited to be back.

The launch show clashes with the Proms tonight so I won’t be watching but I’ll watch when the competition gets going.

After all the carrying on, back stabbing, money grabbing, its lost its appeal, so I'm not watching it

I'm the same - each season I view it with a jaundiced eye, but I'm soon hooked again. I rarely know many of the so-called celebrities but it doesn't take me long to have my favourites.
With regard to the 'bullying' - how do you think they all manage to reach such a peak of perfection each week in such a short time? It can't surely be achieved with gentleness, politeness and kindness in all honesty. I watched a visiting international tai chi instructor recently - he corrected the positioning of the upper body with his hands at the same time as adjusting foot positions with his foot. It was the 'gentle art of tai chi' and there was no pressure - but just imagine if he had to get us up to a level of perfection in four days! I think the adjusting with his hands might have become pushing, pulling or shoving and the adjustment of our feet by his might just have seemed more like a kick!
Who is this Amanda thingy anyway? 😉

I shall still be watching it - I love it! I do agree about Giovanni and Faye Tozer - particularly the Lonely Goatherd dance - an all time great. I don’t know about Amanda Abington’s complaints- never liked her anyway . Pity because she was pretty good - well she thought she was- personality clash probably. I have never heard a sportsperson complain - they know what training involves- or someone like Debbie Magee who trained in ballet.

Looking forward to dipping in and out this year. I don’t think it’ll be a regular feature of a Saturday evening but I like to keep up with who’s doing well.
I love Claudia! Her smile is just a fantastic mood lifter.

Can't wait.

I’m looking forward to it.

Well, I'm quite small but have just had a massive meal and feel really bloated. I don't think I can leave my armchair for a couple of hours, so will be quite jealous when I see the glamorous ladies skipping about on Strictly tonight.

Not sure if I can be bothered to watch this series TBH. Sometimes I just like reading and hearing the clock ticking.

That was a high energy opening dance. I really enjoyed it.

Now the boring CVs

Is it my eyesight or does Craig look younger with the beard and new hairstyle?

I thought that, too.

Craig looks good I think, but I think Tess has had some work, which she didn’t need.

Lovely to see Amy back. She looks fab.

Grannynannywanny

Lovely to see Amy back. She looks fab.

Agreed. I like her partner too.

Grannynannywanny

Is it my eyesight or does Craig look younger with the beard and new hairstyle?

I thought Craig’s new look made him look like David Mitchell.

In fact, I thought it was him, at first.

Chris is very witty. “I can’t believe we’ve managed to be in the same room as a GP” 😆

Grannynannywanny

Chris is very witty. “I can’t believe we’ve managed to be in the same room as a GP” 😆

He really is I’m warming to him already

Grannynannywanny

Chris is very witty. “I can’t believe we’ve managed to be in the same room as a GP” 😆

Yes! I loved that!! No idea how he will manage on the dance floor but he's already made me laugh a few times. I have enjoyed him on Would I Lie to You in the past.

I like Craig's new look.