Strictly 2025

Stillness

Sorry to be a killjoy but as much as I love dance I no longer love strictly. Too much hype, too much ego massaging….cant be doing with it.

Exactly this.
It would be such a relief to hear someone talking normally. I like both Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman but the OTT judges spoil the programme for me. We decided not to watch this year.

I’ve been saying exactly the same bluebelle.

I’m still enjoying it for the sound of the wonderful live band and singers playing every style of music with impeccable timing.

Anyone else pining for the good old days when the Strictly thread was Strictly fans who enjoyed coming together on a Saturday and Sunday evening to chat about the dancers/performances/costumes etc? ☹️

I think that will hopefully happen in a few weeks' time Grannynannywanny once all the silly excitement from judges and professionals is out of the way. They always whoop things up at the start to garner more ratings, then turn more to the technique aspects.

I'm away for a while, but I hope to come back to the thread when things start hotting up, and everything becomes important. Sparklefizz is good to start the threads and keep them active. Thank you.

GrannyGravy13

We have our youngest GS here, when Alex Kingston came down the stairs, he got so excited as he thought it was me…

Oh , lucky you to be mistaken for the very attractive Alex Kingsdon!
I remember her playing Moll Flanders many moons ago too. 😊

Evening all. Anyone watching?
Loving LA voix. She’s my favourite ❤️

Caz is absolutely fabulous. Hard to believe it's only week 2.

What's happened to Shirley's "slug" eyebrows?

Athletes like Caz are so brilliant on Strictly. They listen to constructive criticism and take it on board without going into a sulk.

Scores are a bit harsh tonight!

Agree. I just texted the same to my daughter.

I liked Jimmy, you could see how he was beating himself up for not getting his moves perfect, he is a trier.

I didn't like Lewis and Katya's Viennese Waltz.

Not keen on this Samba! I’ve obviously no idea what I’m watching 😂😂

I just missed it (clearing up from dinner!) but the judges liked it.

Why do they say Sarmba?

I liked Alex’s samba.
Ellie is so lovely

Anton always says "Sarmba" and it sounds so affected (and silly)

I love le Voix and Lewis.

merlotgran

I liked Alex’s samba.
Ellie is so lovely

And isn't Vito so lovely.

And they are dancing to 'our song'.

Tom Skinner just cannot dance. 😂

He was throwing Amy around like a sack of potatoes.

It is so great to see Amy back to her best form though.

He's very strong!! 😀

merlotgran

Tom Skinner just cannot dance. 😂

Very True, but I have to confess I liked it, for all the wrong reasons though. I thought it was funny and he does not take it too seriously.

Ross really trying. Love this music