World famous Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta to replace Darcy?

[Denver]

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/strictly-bosses-want-ballet-star-14389193

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are keen to fill Darcey Bussell's judge's chair with another ballet star - and Cuban Carlos Acosta top of the list.

Carlos has danced with Darcey previously and it has reported that the Beeb would be willing to break the bank to land the 45-year-old.

It has been rumoured that Strictly bosses would trump the pay of Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and head judge Shirley Ballas, by offering more than £150,000 per series extra to get the dance star.

It is thought that £400,000 will be required to get Carlos to sign on the dotted line, with the choreographer recently agreeing to be Birmingham Royal Ballet’s new artistic director.

The globally sought-after choreographer has already agreed to be Birmingham Royal Ballet’s new artistic director from next year.

A Strictly insider told The Sun that Carlos "has been on Strictly’s radar for a long time," as he is a "huge name in the dance world."

They cited the popularity of Shirley Ballas, as she has proved that "audiences love genuine experts, even if they’re not a household name yet."

The exuberance of Bruno as the most liveliest judge could be challenged if Carlos signs up, as he had been described as "a vibrant character" who is "full of energy, with vast experience in his field."

Carlos has been described an "exciting prospect" if he signs up, though the favourite to take the judge's spot still remains former Strictly pro Karen Hardy.

The Cuban dance hero was awarded the CBE in 2014 for his services to ballet, after joining the Royal Ballet in 1998.

He is based in the UK and is married to 37-year-old former model Charlotte Holland. They have three children, including twin daughters aged two.

[Denver]

i'm pretty sure it's ian waite, he's worked with the show before and he has a big announcement later today (the same day they announced rylan as itt presenter)

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[Morgan.]

I deleted my post straight after after seeing :laugh:

[Barry.]

Hope Iain takes over.

[Cal.]

Hope it’s Oti Mabuse!

[Nicky91]

its bonnie langford apparently :notimpressed: a nobody instead of darcey, what a joke

[Crimson Dynamo]

she is not a no body

[Nicky91]

she is not a no body

i wouldn't even look her in the eye if i were a celeb or pro dancer on the show

what does she know about dancing :umm2:

[Mitchell]

Bonnie is the judge we all deserve

It’ll be boring Karen hardy though

[Nicky91]

Bonnie is the judge we all deserve

It’ll be boring Karen hardy though

ew ew ew


some old granny actress, and not a dancer so she doesn't have expertise

[Mitchell]

ew ew ew


some old granny actress, and not a dancer so she doesn't have expertise

Showbiz legend is the word you were looking for (and only 5 years older than Ms Bussell)

[Nicky91]

Showbiz legend is the word you were looking for (and only 5 years older than Ms Bussell)

legend :unsure: she aint a hollywood superstar though

[Denver]

ew ew ew


some old granny actress, and not a dancer so she doesn't have expertise

She is a dancer though

[Nicky91]

She is a dancer though

:conf: she's from eastenders though

[Denver]

:conf: she's from eastenders though

She started as a dancer

[Mitchell]

legend :unsure: she aint a hollywood superstar though

AJ Pritchard isn’t a Hollywood superstar

[Denver]

She is also a west end and pantomime veteran which is a lot of dance experience

[Mitchell]

:conf: she's from eastenders though

She was THE star of Doctor Who, a worldwide franchise, but carry on

[Mitchell]

Ugh roll on 6pm

[Denver]

She was THE star of Doctor Who, a worldwide franchise, but carry on

She also won Dancing on Ice twice

[RileyH]

some old granny actress

:joker::joker::joker::joker::joker:

[Mitchell]

She also won Dancing on Ice twice

Four times actually, she won twice whilst as her alter ego Dan Whiston

[Mitchell]

:joker::joker::joker::joker::joker:

OUT

[Denver]

Four times actually, she won twice whilst as her alter ego Dan Whiston

TIBB On Ice wishes they could have a star like her

[RileyH]

OUT

NO

[Nicky91]

AJ Pritchard isn’t a Hollywood superstar

did i say that then :suspect:


i like him for having the same desire as me for wanting more big names as celebs to strictly

[Mitchell]

TIBB On Ice wishes they could have a star like her

Bonnie was due to be a pro but dropped out after Alf was partnered with her

[Nicky91]

i still want carrie ann inaba

she has expertise to think outside the box, and also expertise with the contemporary, streetdance, jazz couples choice dances

[Mitchell]

i like him for having the same desire as me l

Yes, you both want nothing more than his cock.

[Denver]

i still want carrie ann inaba

she has expertise to think outside the box, and also expertise with the contemporary, streetdance, jazz couples choice dances

So you want bigger names then proceed to name a nobody

[Mitchell]

So you want bigger names then proceed to name a nobody

Who in three years will be a granny actress

[Liam-]

We want Kimberly Wyatt

[Liam-]

Or Joe Sugg

[Mitchell]

Or Joe Sugg

OMG tea

[Nicky91]

Yes, you both want nothing more than his cock.

not true, AJ is classy, handsome, charming, good role model for the youth

So you want bigger names then proceed to name a nobody

AJ wants Elizabeth Hurley (who i think might be a firecracker on strictly)


i want and i'm not joking but seriously George Clooney (i think he could have potential for a steamy sensual rumba, tango) and money isn't an issue for him since he already has loads (most big name hollywood celebs already have loads of money anyway) you just gotta ask them if they are interested

[Mitchell]

not true, AJ is classy, handsome, charming, good role model for the youth



AJ wants Elizabeth Hurley (who i think might be a firecracker on strictly)


i want and i'm not joking but seriously George Clooney (i think he could have potential for a steamy sensual rumba, tango) and money isn't an issue for him since he already has loads (most big name hollywood celebs already have loads of money anyway) you just gotta ask them if they are interested

Yes cos George Clooney is gonna do a dancing show alongside Angela Scanlon, The beast off the chase and Eva from Corrie

[Nicky91]

Yes cos George Clooney is gonna do a dancing show alongside Angela Scanlon, The beast off the chase and Eva from Corrie

call me unrealistic, and that's only bc producers choose the easy path of signing z-lister brit reality stars :bored:

[Mitchell]

call me unrealistic, and that's only bc producers choose the easy path of signing z-lister brit reality stars :bored:

I’m sure they’ve tried to get a listers before, but none of them would agree to a 14 week, 7 days a week, 15 hours a day project when they can do a Nespresso advert for 50 million dollars.

[Denver]

call me unrealistic, and that's only bc producers choose the easy path of signing z-lister brit reality stars :bored:

No because the money they offer is so little and the same for everyone

[Nicky91]

OMG i didn't know who bonnie langford was

international icon of stage and screen


i just didn't know her

[Mitchell]

OMG i didn't know who bonnie langford was

international icon of stage and screen


i just didn't know her

17:59...

18:00 can’t come fast enough.

[Nicky91]

17:59...

18:00 can’t come fast enough.



so if Bonnie then we have


Craig - expertise of Jazz, Contemporary, latin and ballroom

Bonnie - entertainment expertise

Shirley - Latin, ballroom expertise from world latin & ballroom championships

Bruno - performing expertise, latin and ballroom


so basically in every area we got an expert Judge then

[Mitchell]

so if Bonnie then we have


Craig - expertise of Jazz, Contemporary, latin and ballroom

Bonnie - entertainment expertise

Shirley - Latin, ballroom expertise from world latin & ballroom championships

Bruno - performing expertise, latin and ballroom


so basically in every area we got an expert Judge then

Perfect! Then boot Craig off for Rita Simons, get rid of Shirley and replace her with Samantha Womack

Bruno can then leave and be replaced by Jayne Connery, then we’re all sorted!

Boom!

[Nicky91]

Perfect! Then boot Craig off for Rita Simons, get rid of Shirley and replace her with Samantha Womack

Bruno can then leave and be replaced by Jayne Connery, then we’re all sorted!

Boom!

no thanks, i said we have experts in every area which is perfect


i will give bonnie a chance then anyway, as long as she isn't gonna push aj into the showmances but Judge him and his celeb on the dancing

[Mitchell]

no thanks, i said we have experts in every area which is perfect


i will give bonnie a chance then anyway, as long as she isn't gonna push aj into the showmances but Judge him and his celeb on the dancing

Jayne Connery is an expert in jazz, contemporary and catching out cheating spouses.

[Nicky91]

Jayne Connery is an expert in jazz, contemporary and catching out cheating spouses.

is she for real?

[Mitchell]

is she for real?

She is a real person yes.