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Strictly 2024

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Sparklefizz Thu 12-Sept-24 08:48:26

Strictly restarts this Saturday when it will be the pairing up of celebs and pros..... which may even be less cringe-making than usual. grin

I don't know many of this year's celebs, but nothing new to that, and no doubt I shall get hooked in as usual.

Grannynannywanny Sat 14-Sept-24 20:48:48

I’m looking forward to seeing how Diane teaches Chris the dance moves. They’re going to have plenty of laughs along the way, that’s for sure.

rafichagran Sat 14-Sept-24 20:55:32

I am sorry Kai is not in it not in it this year.

Sparklefizz Sat 14-Sept-24 20:59:58

I noticed Kai in the group dances.

Grannynannywanny Sat 14-Sept-24 21:05:14

Angela Rippon must have worn him out last year.

rafichagran Sat 14-Sept-24 21:33:39

Sorry, I was distracted, I should have said he does not have a partner this year. I lovecwatching him dance.

kittylester Sat 14-Sept-24 21:36:03

His ex (whose name escapes me) has partner though. They probably both couldn't!!

Grannynannywanny Sat 14-Sept-24 21:38:53

I agree, Kai is a lovely dancer . I’m disappointed he doesn’t have a partner this year. Hopefully he’ll feature in all the professional dances.

DanniRae Sat 14-Sept-24 21:39:45

So happy that Strictly is back ...... I LOVE IT!! smile

gillgran Sat 14-Sept-24 21:52:27

Thanks for the thread, again, Sparklefizz.
I've not seen Strictly tonight yet. I shall watch on catch up tomorrow.
Always a big fan, I look forward to this year's showing.
Love the music, clothes & dancing!!

Grandmadinosaur Sat 14-Sept-24 22:07:57

I’ll miss Kai this series too. I’d liked to have seen him with Toyah rather than the partner she got.

eazybee Sat 14-Sept-24 22:49:41

I watched it and enjoyed it, mainly the dancing, but I think I shall soon have had enough of Toyah Wilcox.

Charleygirl5 Sat 14-Sept-24 22:55:10

I dipped in and out and saw a dance routine for a couple of minutes. I only recognised 3 celebs and I am not at all bothered if I see any more or not but there is not a great choice elsewhere for me. All they appeared to do was chat.

As others have said this year's should have been given a rest and start afresh next year with a new format.

Sparklefizz Sun 15-Sept-24 07:12:00

The biggest change I would like to see is to get the results on Saturday evening,

Calendargirl Sun 15-Sept-24 07:18:39

I only watched the first half hour or so, seemed to be a lot of chat.

I too, only know about three celebs, Shayne Ward, Toyah Wilcox and the Welsh Go Compare opera singer. No doubt they will soon become familiar.

Not really bothered the first couple or so weeks until they have eliminated a few.

Allsorts Sun 15-Sept-24 07:25:52

I chose not to watch it this year, for me its gone bit tacky. I might have a look in on week 5 or 6.

Taichinan Sun 15-Sept-24 08:42:22

Well, that wasn't too bad. Love your comments geannynannywany! Yes, I'd even go as far as to say Craig looks quite dishy (I actually thought he looked like Rylan). He's making Anton look quite staid and old fashioned 😉
And yes, I love Chris Causland's humour and the quip about being in the room with a GP made me laugh out loud! Not sure how he's going to fare as a dancer though - but I'm certainly looking forward to my Saturdays from now on.

Gingster Sun 15-Sept-24 09:06:40

Really enjoyed Strictly last night . I thought it was better than the usual opening show.
I expect I’ll get a bit fed up with it as the weeks draw on and I’ll dip in and out.

Clawdy Sun 15-Sept-24 09:18:32

Finding Toyah rather annoying. Early days though.

rafichagran Sun 15-Sept-24 09:59:52

This is only a personal opinion butvI think there has been a dumbing down this year. Two men Graz and Gio are not dancing, due to allegations of bullying, although Gio has denied this. Kai and Carlos Gu not having partners.
They have put Neil with Toyah, a pairing I am not sure about at the moment. I really hope I am wrong but it felt bland to me, but I will keep watching for the time being.
Agree with others about Chris very funny.

kittylester Sun 15-Sept-24 10:40:44

JB Gill annoyed me by referring to himself as a pop star.

Allira Sun 15-Sept-24 10:47:36

kittylester

JB Gill annoyed me by referring to himself as a pop star.

Who is he?

rafichagran Sun 15-Sept-24 10:51:28

JB Gill was a pop star with JLS.

Mojack26 Sun 15-Sept-24 10:53:54

Ditto. Onto mostly 3rd rate 'celebs' that no one has heard of...lol

nanaK54 Sun 15-Sept-24 10:57:26

Hmmm - in the main it was enjoyable.
Thought that Chris was really funny!
I have an 'issue' with Nick Knowles that I can't explain, he makes my flesh crawl, that's an awful thing to say and I apologise to any Nick fans.
Paul Merson - really?!
I think that there might be some really good dancers amongst the celebs this year - we will see.

kittylester Sun 15-Sept-24 11:05:43

^JB Gill annoyed me by referring to himself as a pop star.

Who is he?^

My point exactly!! He might have been a pop star but it made me embarrassed for him to refer to himself that way.

Paul Merson was also embarrassing.