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Strictly 2026- Remembering Sparklefizz.

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Calendargirl Sat 19-Sept-26 12:38:39

Just a reminder that the revamped Strictly starts tonight, 7.25pm.

I’ve posted this as Sparklefizz, who always kicked Strictly off, is no longer here, sadly.

RIP Sparklefizz.

💃

Mary59nana Sat 17-Oct-26 19:06:00

I agree Calendergirl OTT Shirley.

Is it me im not liking Emma's white shirt snd sparkly skirt combination ?

Casdon Sat 17-Oct-26 19:13:27

I love that sparkly skirt, it’s cut very cleverly. It’s quite fashionable at the moment to wear a figure hugging shiny skirt with a plain shirt, but I think the shirt would look better in a darker colour.

I think Tabby will do well, she has lots of potential.

Calendargirl Sat 17-Oct-26 19:21:02

Loved Cach’s foxtrot.

Mary59nana Sat 17-Oct-26 19:25:12

Wonderful foxtrot

TillyTrotter Sat 17-Oct-26 19:51:40

Loving the whole show.
Craig Wright Phillips - didn’t think we’d see him dance like that!
Cach, and Lawrence, both strong performances . It’s harder to do the Ballroom dances for the men.
Bet Delta is gutted watching from home.

TillyTrotter Sat 17-Oct-26 19:52:58

Shout out to this year’s Pro’s they are all amazing, bar none.

JenniRen Sat 17-Oct-26 20:00:07

😁 Well, I'll never be able to watch Dogs Behaving Badly again without seeing Graeme dressed like that!

Grandmabatty Sat 17-Oct-26 20:03:08

Lawrence and Cach are my leaders so far. I liked Lacey too

JenniRen Sat 17-Oct-26 20:03:27

Mary59nana

I agree Calendergirl OTT Shirley.

Is it me im not liking Emma's white shirt snd sparkly skirt combination ?

White shirt with blue jeans.
A sparkly skirt needs a plain top, perhaps in satin or silk?

Mary59nana Sat 17-Oct-26 20:08:25

JenniRen

I love both items beautiful skirt and smart white shirt but not together.

Like Casdon said its very fashionable.

JenniRen Sat 17-Oct-26 20:12:11

Mary59nana

JenniRen

I love both items beautiful skirt and smart white shirt but not together.

Like Casdon said its very fashionable.

What's fashionable may not always look right.

MG55 Sat 17-Oct-26 20:25:41

Good show tonight 👏👏💃🕺🏼

Calendargirl Sat 17-Oct-26 20:29:09

Think Johannes definitely coming into his own upstairs, chatting and sharing his dance experience.

Emma a good presenter.

Afraid Josh still seems a spare part, I want him to fit in, but he just doesn’t, no real role as yet.

Ziggy62 Sat 17-Oct-26 20:31:47

Obviously from my name Im a massive Bowie fan
Loved that

MollyNew Sat 17-Oct-26 20:31:51

What a brilliant show tonight, even Josh seems to be settling in. The costumes and make up were outstanding. I think Lacey and Bethany might be in the dance off.

rafichagran Sat 17-Oct-26 20:35:58

I am liking Johannes. I think he has a good connection with the dancers.
I enjoyed it tonight. Jaime was my favourite. I would not like to say who will be in the dance off.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 17-Oct-26 20:45:27

Best show so far this year, done great dances and fabulous costumes.
I liked Emma’s outfit 👍🏻

Calendargirl Sat 17-Oct-26 21:05:50

I think Sarah will be in dance off.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Sat 17-Oct-26 21:21:51

I can hardly believe how utterly fabulous the standard of dancing was tonight! Amazing and some very high marks.

Craig Wright Phillips was in a different league tonight! He’s come on leaps and bounds in a week.

I thought the ‘Gallagher’ brothers, Craig and Anton, looked fantastic! Especially Anton! That wig took years off him. He just looked a different person altogether. 😁

I agree Josh, albeit lovely, just looks superfluous and lost. Emma is stylish and her confident and friendly manner pulls the compèring together seamlessly. She’s so professional.

Charleygirl5 Sat 17-Oct-26 21:48:53

I enjoyed the dancing tonight (when I was awake) but I don't know any celebs and few professionals, it was really good. I love Jojo but hate his outfits. Three presenters aren't needed. I prefer Jojo on the dance floor but he is good chatting upstairs as he knows what he is talking about.

I wish the Sunday night nonsense was stopped and it returned to Saturdays. There is so much could be cut to shorten the show and include the results..

dragonfly46 Sat 17-Oct-26 21:56:25

I loved it all!

JenniRen Sat 17-Oct-26 22:08:11

Emma is stylish and her confident and friendly manner pulls the compèring together seamlessly. She’s so professional.

And she manages to be on two channels at the same time, presenting Strictly and The Voice. Wonder Woman.

Sweetpeasue Sat 17-Oct-26 22:25:29

Dancing was good tonight. Thought everyone had improved.

I really thought Shirley looked scary!

Calendargirl Sun 18-Oct-26 07:23:30

I thought Shirley looked ridiculous.🎀😱

Anton is rather irritating at times, he tends to ‘hog’ his spot somewhat, with his extravagant pronunciations and flinging his arms about.

If you glance across at Craig whilst Anton is spouting off, he looks really irritated, tapping his pen on the table and obviously thinking ‘oh, just get on with it, man!’

It’s noticeable that it’s Craig’s praise they all hope to get.

ferry23 Sun 18-Oct-26 09:36:17

I wish that, number 1, they didn't dress Josh in a double breasted jacket, it does no favours for shorter, slightly more stocky torsos. And number 2, I wish he would stand up straighter, he seems to be slouching all the time. I only say this because he does seem to be a bit out of his comfort zone and he needs to use all means available to be visible and relevant and to fit in with the other 2 rather than diminish himself.