Strictly Come Dancing 2019 Discussion Thread (Spoiler-Free Please)

[Nicky91]

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bit early i know, but just making this one ahead of tomorrow's launch show episode on BBC1 at 7:10PM UK Time


and this also to be our main SCD2019 discussion thread of the series (without spoilers pls, as last series we had elimination spoilers in discussion thread and that wasn't great)

[Twosugars]

Perched :dance:

[Nicky91]

yes same, also excited for the launch show (even though not live but i can perfectly understand producers since they need to edit the intro vt's, red carpet event and then into launch show that won't work well live)

still cannot wait for Miss Kylie Minogue with her medley of all her hits

https://metro.co.uk/2019/08/17/kylie-minogue-will-kick-off-strictly-come-dancing-2019-with-a-show-stopping-medley-of-hits-10589160/

[Morgan.]

Not as excited this year, the lineup doesn’t really interest me too much, but I’ll still be watching and rooting for my faves.

[Strictly Jake]

Very much looking forward to it I actually love the fact I don't know anyone on it all that well as that allows me to get to know them over the series

[Nicky91]

Very much looking forward to it I actually love the fact I don't know anyone on it all that well as that allows me to get to know them over the series

yes that is me every other series, but this series for me i happen to know quite a lot of them

i only had to google the viscountess (i immediately fell in love with her through watching longleat videos, reading about her charitable work, her doing cooking vlogs with Kate Moss, Sabrina Elba)

[Black Dagger]

I thought you weren't watching and hope the ratings are poor?

[Nicky91]

I thought you weren't watching and hope the ratings are poor?

i wasn't serious about all of that yesterday

[Black Dagger]

Ok

[Nicky91]

p/B2E0dOFlzgu

[Cherie]

Autumn has arrived :dance:

[Braden]

I think this is the first year where I'm super-stoked for this :love:

[Lewismacfarlane]

Cant wait

[‪@strictlycomeda1 ‬]

Full list of partners

David James and Nadiya James Cracknell and Luba Will Bayley and Janette Dev Griffin and Dianne Mike Bushell and Katya Jamie Laing and Oti (withdrawn from competition) Karim Zeroual and Amy Chris Ramsey and Karen

Saffron Barker and AJ Michelle Visage and Giovanni Anneka Rice and Kevin Emma Barton and Anton Alex Scott and Neil Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Viscountess Emma Weymouth and Aljaz

[sleleen]

Full list of partners

David James and Nadiya James Cracknell and Luba Will Bayley and Janette Dev Griffin and Dianne Mike Bushell and Katya Jamie Laing and Oti (withdrawn from competition) Karim Zeroual and Amy Chris Ramsey and Karen

Saffron Barker and AJ Michelle Visage and Giovanni Anneka Rice and Kevin Emma Barton and Anton Alex Scott and Neil Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Viscountess Emma Weymouth and Aljaz

Mess

[‪@strictlycomeda1 ‬]

What’s a mess

[Morgan.]

What’s a mess

You spoiling tonight show in a thread made to avoid spoilers. So, you’re the mess.

[Nicky91]

What’s a mess

your trolling is :idc:

get out

[Strictly Jake]

Not reading that spoiler but I hate the person who just did that as I accidently saw one when I was scrolling down now that's two couples I know and I didn't want to know any this year. Oh well still 13 couples as a suprise tonight

[Morgan.]

Just report the post it’ll be gone soon enough

[Strictly Jake]

Just report the post it’ll be gone soon enough

I don't want to go anywhere near the post just in case I see anymore couples can someone else do it

[‪@strictlycomeda1 ‬]

I don't want to go anywhere near the post just in case I see anymore couples can someone else do it

Full list of partners

David James and Nadiya James Cracknell and Luba Will Bayley and Janette Dev Griffin and Dianne Mike Bushell and Katya Jamie Laing and Oti (withdrawn from competition) Karim Zeroual and Amy Chris Ramsey and Karen

Saffron Barker and AJ Michelle Visage and Giovanni Anneka Rice and Kevin Emma Barton and Anton Alex Scott and Neil Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Viscountess Emma Weymouth and Aljaz

[Morgan.]

Full list of partners

David James and Nadiya James Cracknell and Luba Will Bayley and Janette Dev Griffin and Dianne Mike Bushell and Katya Jamie Laing and Oti (withdrawn from competition) Karim Zeroual and Amy Chris Ramsey and Karen

Saffron Barker and AJ Michelle Visage and Giovanni Anneka Rice and Kevin Emma Barton and Anton Alex Scott and Neil Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Viscountess Emma Weymouth and Aljaz

Why are you being such an idiot

[Strictly Jake]

Whoever it is has been reported to Vicky so hopefully a ban is on its way

[sleleen]

Whoever it is has been reported to Vicky so hopefully a ban is on its way

I dont think Spoilers get banned because when people were for BGT they never were

[Nicky91]

I dont think Spoilers get banned because when people were for BGT they never were

it ruins a show for people


but in the BGT threads they had ''spoiler'' threads ;) this one i specifically noted as ''spoiler free'' this one member broke that rule of my thread twice now

[sleleen]

it ruins a show for people


but in the BGT threads they had ''spoiler'' threads ;) this one i specifically noted as ''spoiler free'' this one member broke that rule of my thread twice now

Nah the people still posted spoilers in spoiler free so

[Strictly Jake]

Nah the people still posted spoilers in spoiler free so

This person has specifically come on just to spoil it though

[Nicky91]

yeah but for me personally it doesn't ruin the show

anyways i am interested, excited what all of you will think of Motsi, the new Judge, whom i already know and love myself


Kylie Minogue performance is also something nice i guess, and the introduction of newbie pro Nancy Xu i also look forward to getting to know her via group numbers, maybe bit of her on It takes two, also on the pro challenge which is there around week 6, 7 of main show i thought :think:


but yeah like Cherie said, when strictly starts you know it's autumn, and the best time of year has arrived again :dance:


i haven't told my dad, nan who the celebs are, i just teased to my dad he might know quite a few of them by face, since he watches quite a lot of sports shows

[Strictly Jake]

yeah but for me personally it doesn't ruin the show

anyways i am interested, excited what all of you will think of Motsi, the new Judge, whom i already know and love myself


Kylie Minogue performance is also something nice i guess, and the introduction of newbie pro Nancy Xu i also look forward to getting to know her via group numbers, maybe bit of her on It takes two, also on the pro challenge which is there around week 6, 7 of main show i thought :think:


but yeah like Cherie said, when strictly starts you know it's autumn, and the best time of year has arrived again :dance:


i haven't told my dad, nan who the celebs are, i just teased to my dad he might know quite a few of them by face, since he watches quite a lot of sports shows

Hmm you know you have just revealed that Nancy doesn't get a partner.....

[Nicky91]

Hmm you know you have just revealed that Nancy doesn't get a partner.....

URGH, at least i'm not the one who bluntly posts all pairings into my thread

and who says Nancy doesn't get a partner ;) i never did say any of that

i only mentioned i look forward to Nancy in group numbers because that is where she can hopefully shine with chinese traditional dancing, i so hope they do that and her to be the teacher for the other pro's, her and her usual asia's burn the floor expert team

[Morgan.]

URGH, at least i'm not the one who bluntly posts all pairings into my thread

and who says Nancy doesn't get a partner ;) i never did say any of that

i only mentioned i look forward to Nancy in group numbers because that is where she can hopefully shine with chinese traditional dancing, i so hope they do that and her to be the teacher for the other pro's, her and her usual asia's burn the floor expert team

Nicky I don’t think Nancy is here to do Traditional Chinese Dancing?

[Strictly Jake]

URGH, at least i'm not the one who bluntly posts all pairings into my thread

and who says Nancy doesn't get a partner ;) i never did say any of that

i only mentioned i look forward to Nancy in group numbers because that is where she can hopefully shine with chinese traditional dancing, i so hope they do that and her to be the teacher for the other pro's, her and her usual asia's burn the floor expert team

:joker: traditional Chinese dancing? :joker: that's the worst cover up I have heard

[Nicky91]

:joker: traditional Chinese dancing? :joker: that's the worst cover up I have heard

it's not a cover up, and she has done choreo's for chinese traditional dancing, i found on YouTube, her being billed as choreographer for some in that style of performance, at asia's burn the floor

[Mitchell]

:joker: traditional Chinese dancing? :joker: that's the worst cover up I have heard

He might as well have said Nancys too busy popping down chimneys and stealing Santa’s milk

[Nicky91]

can we pls not argue, this whole ''spoiler'' drama will be over tomorrow anyway

just enjoy the launch show everyone :hee:

[Kate!]

Reported that guy.

[Strictly Jake]

I won't be joining in with the discussion as having a mini party with my family while watching it so I'll post my views later tonight

[Kate!]

Half an hour to go.

[Tony Montana]

It's on.

[Tony Montana]

My favourite Kylie song. :love:

[Kate!]

Kylie looks stunning.

When I go out I wanna go out dancing. :worship:

[Tony Montana]

Brilliant opening!

[Kate!]

Brilliant opening!

Yes

[Denver]

So Neil and Katya are still dancing together?

[Kate!]

Yes they remain good friends

[Denver]

Motsi is so beautiful

[Jøsh]

Loving Karim's outfit tonight

[Kate!]

Cath :love:

[LaLaLand]

Literally never seen about half of these before in my life! :skull:

[Tony Montana]

Literally never seen about half of these before in my life! :skull:

Same. :laugh:

[Tony Montana]

Michelle. :love:

[hijaxers]

Literally never seen about half of these before in my life! :skull:

Same

[Jøsh]

Michelle is SLAYING already

[Denver]

I hope Michelle smashes it and goes far

[Kate!]

Meh to Michelle. Rough.

[Tony Montana]

I hope Michelle smashes it and goes far

Same. :fc:

[Tony Montana]

Alex. :love:

[Braden]

How can Saffron account for 4.5 million people being amazing? I wanna see the receipts.

[hijaxers]

The blonde one 19 ??? she looks 30

[Kate!]

Alex :love:

[Denver]

The blonde one 19 ??? she looks 30

Matee she looks like she is 12

[Braden]

I'm sooooo excited for Michelle, and she looks FANTASTIC :love:

[RileyH]

The blonde one 19 ??? she looks 30

Leave her ALONE!

[hijaxers]

Leave her ALONE!

Who is she ????

[Kate!]

I like Saffron

[Denver]

Like this proves they dont have much faith in AJ by always giving him the youngest female

[sleleen]

that scream/roar was embarrasing lmao

[LaLaLand]

What even is AJ’s hair? :joker:

[Jøsh]

we stan michelle and giovanni italian queens

[Kate!]

Michelle looked dog rough.

[Denver]

I already love Motsi to bits

[Kate!]

Motsi is a sweetheart

[Tony Montana]

Loving Motsi.

[Kate!]

Queen Motsi putting awful Shirley in the shade

[Denver]

Motsi was fantastic

[sleleen]

Alex’s samba tease:love:

[Denver]

Karim is my fave

[Tony Montana]

Love Karim and Chris.

[Tony Montana]

David James = legend.

[Kate!]

Karim and Amy make a cute couple

[Denver]

Amy is genuinely happy with Karim unlike Ajs fake happinessb

[Kate!]

AJ really wanted to get Saffron though :shrug:

[Liam-]

Michelle looks incredible :love:

[Denver]

AJ really wanted to get Saffron though :shrug:

His reaction was the darkest reaction ever

[Tony Montana]

Anyone know the name of this song?

[Tony Montana]

Honey Mitchell. :love:

[Kate!]

Anneka :love:

[hijaxers]

Anyone know the name of this song?

Don't leave me lonely Mark Ronson & Yebba

[Kate!]

Awww Emma Weymouth is so lovely. Xx

Her and Alijaz to storm the competition

[Braden]

I ****ing love Anneka.

[Denver]

Emma B looks mortified about having Anton

[Tony Montana]

Don't leave me lonely Mark Ronson & Yebba

I meant the song that was playing when they were rehearsing.

I heard 'Feel Good' in the chorus.

[GiRTh]

Emma B looks mortified about having Anton
:laugh:

[Kate!]

Emma B looks mortified about having Anton

She probably knows straight off the bat she has zero chance of winning now.

[Kate!]

Love Will to bits.

Ahh Jamie was so enthusiastic bless.

[Daniel-X]

Jamie should’ve won! Am FUMING!

[Denver]

I swear Karim and Jamie are the only men who can dance and one is already gone:skull:

[hijaxers]

Jamie should’ve won! Am FUMING!

Well he fell over !

[Strictly Jake]

Wow what a show I loved it

I adore Motsi

One of my highlights was Oti Nancy and Diannes Samba before the judges dance it was hot!!

Some great dancing tonight

Such a shame about Jamie but I hope they get a replacement

Some suprise couples

Saffron and Aj: obvious pairing
Catherine and Johannes: this was a big suprise
Michelle and Giovanni: absolutely perfect match
Emma and Alijaz: not sure on this one
Emma and Anton: aww best partner he has had since Katie Dearham
Anneka and Kevin: this is an odd pairing
Alex and Neil: yes I love this couple

Will and Janette: it's cute but can't see them lasting long
Jamie and Oti: would have been good such a shame
Mike and Katya: maybe the Ed balls type treatment will be good for him
Dev and Dianne: liking this!
David and Nadiya: works as a couple but not gonna enjoy them
Karim and Amy: this is really really cute!!
Chris and Karen: Nooooo why did Chris have to dance with my least favourite
James and Luba: glad luba has a partner this year but this is a forgettable couple

Gonna love this series I can tell

[Rufus]

I have Saffron and AJ in my work's sweepstake are they any good?

[MB.]

l m f a o I can't believe Chi Chi DeVayne just made an (albeit very brief) appearance on Strictly Come Dancing :love: :love: :love:

[MB.]

I also can't believe the producers would be so lazy as to just recycle the "Gen Z YouTuber doing Strictly to make their nan happy" storyline that they gave to Joe last year, but... well, here we are

[Nicky91]

well at least Saffron should be Lucky not to be first boot, since AJ has a fanbase :bored: :notimpressed:

boring predictable pairing, also quite boring that AJ can only be paired with youngsters :idc: same old story as his previous pairings not looking forward to this ''journey''


Michelle & Gio excite me, and i liked Gio's reaction here more than last year with Faye, i think they can go far, maybe michelle has her weak spots but hard work in training and gio's determination can sort all of that out

Lady Emma & Aljaz, both very smiley people, good match and viscountess had said she wanted a tall pro who is patient and a good teacher and makes her work hard in training to improve week by week, i'm happy, as i was dreading she would get anton so this is good, and she is a far more likeable socialite than Daisy lowe turned out to be

Anneka & Kevin, i like this pairing too, we saw what comedy routines kevin can do with susan, so yeah bring out that comedy factor for Anneka and i hope she can survive first few rounds

James & Luba, good pairing, also height wise, i do believe James is better than he makes us believe, he just needs to believe in himself, trust his dance partner, and if ur bad, well at least give us good entertainment value, like a michael vaughan who was also a tall sportsmale not the best dancer but still great entertainment value


now my dad's thoughts

he recognized Anneka, from treasure hunt, his reaction seeing her now ''OMG she has changed so much now, compared to treasure hunt :eek: ''

he also knows who viscountess emma is, from the show animal park

he had few pairing thoughts incorrect

Karim & Amy came as a surprise to him

Catherine & Johannes also a surprise pairing, he had thought her to be with Giovanni

he loved anton's reaction at getting emma barton :laugh: his comment at that was ''anton happy he isn't getting a dud this year''

he likes david & nadiya pairing, as he's a fan of Nadiya :D

[RileyH]

I LOVE the Viscountess already

[Underscore]

Eva and Michelle all the way for me

[Cherie]

well at least Saffron should be Lucky not to be first boot, since AJ has a fanbase :bored: :notimpressed:

boring predictable pairing, also quite boring that AJ can only be paired with youngsters :idc: same old story as his previous pairings not looking forward to this ''journey''


Michelle & Gio excite me, and i liked Gio's reaction here more than last year with Faye, i think they can go far, maybe michelle has her weak spots but hard work in training and gio's determination can sort all of that out

Lady Emma & Aljaz, both very smiley people, good match and viscountess had said she wanted a tall pro who is patient and a good teacher and makes her work hard in training to improve week by week, i'm happy, as i was dreading she would get anton so this is good, and she is a far more likeable socialite than Daisy lowe turned out to be

Anneka & Kevin, i like this pairing too, we saw what comedy routines kevin can do with susan, so yeah bring out that comedy factor for Anneka and i hope she can survive first few rounds

James & Luba, good pairing, also height wise, i do believe James is better than he makes us believe, he just needs to believe in himself, trust his dance partner, and if ur bad, well at least give us good entertainment value, like a michael vaughan who was also a tall sportsmale not the best dancer but still great entertainment value


now my dad's thoughts

he recognized Anneka, from treasure hunt, his reaction seeing her now ''OMG she has changed so much now, compared to treasure hunt :eek: ''

he also knows who viscountess emma is, from the show animal park

he had few pairing thoughts incorrect

Karim & Amy came as a surprise to him

Catherine & Johannes also a surprise pairing, he had thought her to be with Giovanni

he loved anton's reaction at getting emma barton :laugh: his comment at that was ''anton happy he isn't getting a dud this year''

he likes david & nadiya pairing, as he's a fan of Nadiya :D

We need Nickys Dad on the forum

[MB.]

me when Nicky's dad joins the forum and I get accused of coming onto him within five minutes of his first post

what???? i'm not attracted to him, i just like daddies :laugh:

[Nicky91]

me when Nicky's dad joins the forum and I get accused of coming onto him within five minutes of his first post

omg

:joker::joker::joker:


anyways he likes blonde female pro dancers, he first supported Ola Jordan, then Oksana, and now Nadiya :D

[Vanessa]

I think Karim will be my favourite. He better not disappoint :fist::laugh:

[Jase.]

I'm back on TiBB to discuss all things Strictly tbh x

[Strictly Jake]

First couple of dances confirmed

Anneka and Kevin have the Cha Cha
Catherine and Johannes have the vienesse Waltz

[Strictly Jake]

I'm back on TiBB to discuss all things Strictly tbh x

You should have signed up for the strictly game!

[Liam-]

Chris and Karen are doing the Cha cha

[Nicky91]

confirmed dances so far then

anneke & kevin - cha cha cha

Cath & Johannes - viennese waltz

Chris & Karen - cha cha cha

Viscountess Emma & Aljaz - cha cha cha

[Nicky91]

David & Nadiya have the foxtrot

Alex & Neil have the quickstep

[Vanessa]

Foxtrot is hard for week one.

[Nicky91]

Foxtrot is hard for week one.

except if you're called Danny John-Jules, then it isn't difficult :laugh:


this is nadiya's first real foxtrot, she did one sort of foxtrot with davood but that was the foxtrot base american smooth

[Vanessa]

A quickstep on week one? Omg poor Alex! :shocked:

[Vanessa]

Karim is sweating a lot. So I'm assuming its. a high energy dance that he's doing :suspect:

[Denver]

A quickstep on week one? Omg poor Alex! :shocked:

At least she gets the hardest one done in the week the public dont vote

[Vanessa]

At least she gets the hardest one done in the week the public dont vote

I think this should be done when the celebs have danced for a bit. Too hard for week one.

[Nicky91]

I think this should be done when the celebs have danced for a bit. Too hard for week one.

Stacey danced a quickstep in week one though

[Nicky91]

strictly the professionals tonight at 7 PM on BBC1

[Denver]

Mike is doing a Jive

[Vanessa]

Mike is doing a Jive

That's wasted on week one. When no one is leaving.

[Vanessa]

Karim and Amy have the cha cha.

[Liam-]

Saffron and AJ are doing a tango

[Strictly Jake]

strictly the professionals tonight at 7 PM on BBC1

Yeah gonna watch it :dance:

[Strictly Jake]

The professionals show was great!

I even teared up at the end!

[Nicky91]

yes i also liked the professionals show :love:

Neil: fabulous judges

AJ: they're not watching

Neil: oh so we can discuss anything about them then


:laugh2:


Anton: i felt sorry for Mark Wright, you're a good dancer, but you don't got any public support

:laugh3:

[Vanessa]

Anton is great, i love him. :joker:
I think this time he could really win with Emma.

[Nicky91]

Anton is great, i love him. :joker:
I think this time he could really win with Emma.

his wife and kids :flutter: ''a trophy is missing in our house''

[Vanessa]

AJ is also lucky he has Saffron. She has so much potential.

[Nicky91]

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a smiley tango training for saffron & aj

[Nicky91]

tango training looking good, cannot wait for the song choice next week

maybe something from ava max might work for tango :think:

[Twosugars]

Lol at some of you wetting your knickers before they even started dancing properly :laugh:

I dont "love" anyone yet. Let's see a bit of their personality and dancing first :hmph:

[Nicky91]

Lol at some of you wetting your knickers before they even started dancing properly :laugh:

I dont "love" anyone yet. Let's see a bit of their personality and dancing first :hmph:

Cath & Johannes will be steamy, sexy, raunchy

Saffron & AJ, one of AJ's first real ringers, also most likely to be first finalist

Michelle & Gio, a huge way up from last years dull faye tozer, michelle has tons more personality than faye, hope she will put all of that in her performances with Gio

Kelvin & Oti, one to watch for me, and i predict one to watch for you either 2S, given how HOT Kelvin is


Chris & Karen, chris Ramsey is gonna disappoint so many people who gave him the hype since his reveal :laugh3: hope that makes smug Ramsey first boot with his ''poor me i'm rubbish at dancing'' storyline

Karim & Amy, much more likeable than DJJ last year, same ringer level so Amy has a good one here

[Morgan.]

Why’s everyone calling saffron a ringer she literally has no experience. And AJ’s first ringer? Forgetting Mollie King?

[Vanessa]

I'm re watching some of Joe Sugg dances. Wow, that quickstep was epic! And Blackpool made it even better :love:

[Vanessa]

I'm hoping Karim will be as much fun as Joe Sugg was.

[Nicky91]

Why’s everyone calling saffron a ringer she literally has no experience. And AJ’s first ringer? Forgetting Mollie King?

Saffron has dance experience, and she'll be top 2 of leaderboard this week alongside Karim & Amy i predict

youngsters Always have dance experience


Saffron Tango score prediction = 8+8+9+9=34/40


AJ's first finalist being the likeable, people's favourite saffron barker :love:

[Denver]

Emma and Anton have a jive

[Vanessa]

Craig said that Karim and Amy could do well. I quite agree, i like them already.
He's like an overexcited puppy! :D

[Liam-]

Dev and Dianne are doing a Foxtrot

[Nicky91]

we shall do the songs/dances lists in separate threads like every other year

[Nicky91]

Kelvin & Oti have the samba

[Morgan.]

Michelle and Gio have Cha Cha Cha

[Nicky91]

Michelle and Gio have Cha Cha Cha

pls let it be to rupaul's song Kitty girl :fc: that song suits cha cha quite well too

[Denver]

Oti is the only person to claim 40 with a samba

[Strictly Jake]

Kelvin & Oti have the samba

Please be as good as the danny and Oti one

[Morgan.]

Oti is the only pro to get a 40 on a Samba, Kelvin is in the best hands!

[Nicky91]

also Oti the one who has samba twice in a row in week 1 ;)

[Strictly Jake]

also Oti the one who has samba twice in a row in week 1 ;)

Lets be honest last years partner for her wasn't great. I'm hoping Kelvin is good!

[Nicky91]

Lets be honest last years partner for her wasn't great. I'm hoping Kelvin is good!

Graeme's spiderman charleston was great though :D

[Vanessa]

Im hoping Karim cha cha will be fun. Praying for a great song.
If they're still doing couple's choices, he will do brilliantly at it.

[Strictly Jake]

I really cant wait to settle down on the sofa with my family in our pj's with crisps and chocolate to watch it. My daughter loves it as much as me she dances all the way through it. Can't wait to out her into dance club next year!

[Denver]

Oti is the only person to claim 40 with a samba

Oti is the only pro to get a 40 on a Samba, Kelvin is in the best hands!

We love a parrot

[Nicky91]

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Kelvin Fletcher is the 2019 GT4 Pro Champion, so one sports success pre-strictly

[Vanessa]

Karim is trained in ballet! So I'm hopeful he will already have good posture and balance.

[Strictly Jake]

Is there a list of song choices yet?

[Vanessa]

Is there a list of song choices yet?

They've been posted.

[Nicky91]

i'm so excited for tomorrow night :D


i like all of the music for this week, and i am interested for david james his three lions foxtrot, i luv a bit of cheesy fun myself


James Cracknell seemed so afraid in that one training clip, but yeah relatable since it is all quite new to him, hope he just pulls off a decent tango, also bc it is luba's first dance with a celeb i want her to have a decent first dance too


Emma & Aljaz cha cha is gonna be LOL, not because of dancing necessarily but because of that cheesy song choice, Judy Murray was comedic to that song either, but Emma suits this song more than Judy :D

[Nicky91]

tonight is the big night, first show :dance:

7 PM everyone

[Nicky91]

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:love:

[Morgan.]

Im actually really excited for tonight

[Nicky91]

Im actually really excited for tonight

well we get a good bit of diversity too as for dance styles in week 1, rather than at first only cha cha's and waltzes for week 1 give that bit of freedom more

and i'm not sad about not having the normal waltz now, rather have that later on, when some are more experienced dancers/performers as weeks go on, and then you could get better quality waltzes


as for song choices, i will be proven right, lips are moving is a good tango song, its fast, and i hear bits where they can work that tango staccato movement in, and AJ is the master of handling unusual song choices so saffron is in good hands

[MB.]

I can't wait for the series to be cancelled five minutes in after Michelle's unvaccinated kids give everyone in the audience measles :love:

[Morgan.]

I can't wait for the series to be cancelled five minutes in after Michelle's unvaccinated kids give everyone in the audience measles :love:

:joker:

[Nicky91]

I can't wait for the series to be cancelled five minutes in after Michelle's unvaccinated kids give everyone in the audience measles :love:

I-

that's called a life choice my darling, not everyone vaccinates their children

[Nicky91]

i've decided to do again like last year my scoresheet (scores: 1 to 10) for each couple

adds to the fun quality of watching the show :)

[Nicky91]

here are some fun, memorable strictly moments to get us all even more in the mood for tonight's kick off of all the dancing, glitter, glamour

https://keyassets-p2.timeincuk.net/wp/prod/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2016/06/GIF-Bruce-Forsyth.gif

https://i.makeagif.com/media/11-13-2016/n5IAWC.gif

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BelovedUnrealisticApatosaur-size_restricted.gif

[Nicky91]

first show will be up to 2 hours and 20 minutes :dance2:

[Nicky91]

1 hour and 13 minutes till the start of week 1 :dance:

[Nicky91]

p/B2rgH83Fk5-

[Vanessa]

I have my pizza ready for tonight :dance:

[Denver]

Actually super excited for it

[Vanessa]

My favourite show is back! Wooooooo :cheer2:

[Vanessa]

:dance:

[Denver]

Motsi looks gorgeous

[Vanessa]

Karim is adorable :love:

[Ammi]

...so daunting to be the first dance of the whole season...

[Ammi]

...ahhhh this is a really cute start...:lovedup:..

[GiRTh]

That was good. I wasnt expecting her to be so good TBH.

[Vanessa]

Good first dance.

[Ammi]

...the 5s were slightly low, i though...Bruno’s 6 though...:love:..

[Strictly Jake]

Well done alex

Loving this so much so far

[Strictly Jake]

Yasss Chris I love him

[Strictly Jake]

I'll write my reviews later. Gonna enjoy the show

[Denver]

He isnt gonna last that long

[Ammi]

..those hips don’t lie, baby...:laugh:..

[Ammi]

...a great routine...:love:...

[Vanessa]

Mmm, he's a bit stiff. But I like his energy.

[GiRTh]

Lol Better than I ever expected.

[Ammi]

..he had the hip action...

[Ammi]

...he looked terribly nervous...

[GiRTh]

3's are a bit harsh :joker:

[Ammi]

....hmmmmm, wasn’t really sure about the routine tbh..:sad:..they looked gorgeous though...:love:..

[Ammi]

...I think it was the song, I’m not sure it worked for me with the dance...

[GiRTh]

Otis sister already a better judge that Darcy.

[Vanessa]

That was beautiful :love:

[GiRTh]

Cath will do well.

[Vanessa]

Jeez, the scores are low this year :shocked:

[Denver]

Is anyone gonna get higher then low 20s :skull:

[Vanessa]

Is anyone gonna get higher then low 20s :skull:

Hopefully Karim :fc:

[Denver]

Her heads looks like a rag doll being swung about

[Vanessa]

Ah, she's good!

[Ammi]

....wonderful..:lovedup:..

[Ammi]

Otis sister already a better judge that Darcy.

..yeah she balances her criticisms and praise, perfectly...

[Ammi]

....awwwww, dads...:lovedup:..

[Ammi]

...oh, loving the 7s...really deserved...:love:..

[Ammi]

...:dance:..

[Ammi]

...a great routine..:love:..

[Denver]

Mess at home 2nd on leaderboard

[Vanessa]

Mike : it was fun, I enjoyed it.

[Ammi]

...she’s a lady..:love:...

[Denver]

Emma is defo a contender

[Vanessa]

I like Emma and Ajiaz.

[Denver]

God he is one of the worst dancers this show has ever had

[GiRTh]

This geezer cant move

[Vanessa]

Omg, he's as stiff as a board :shocked:

[LaLaLand]

That was painful :skull:

[Denver]

I have a feeling he will get a possible lowest ever score

[Denver]

That was the 2nd lowest score ever

[Denver]

He is a contender for sure

[Denver]

Probaly the best of the night so far

[Ammi]

...such a great first dance for him...:love:...

[Liam-]

Poor Luba

[Denver]

I think that was the best week 1 dance ever

[LaLaLand]

He's brilliant :clap2:

[Ammi]

....ooops at Jamie’s expression...slow clap...

[Kazanne]

He's brilliant :clap2:

I agree, he did so well

[LaLaLand]

Jamie is FUMING :joker:

[Ammi]

Jamie is FUMING :joker:

https://media.tenor.com/images/a9a99b5e3d23d99fe1dd5c82135d7451/tenor.gif

[Denver]

I'm so happy Oti is finally winning

[Morgan.]

I'm so happy Oti is finally winning

I think she stands a really good chance. The public have grown to LOVE her this past year, Kelvin is a massive contender and she has fab choreo.

[Ammi]

I'm so happy Oti is finally winning

...yeah I adore Oti...:love:...

[LaLaLand]

https://media3.giphy.com/media/aBooMpl2faiHK/giphy.gif

[Denver]

I think she stands a really good chance. The public have grown to LOVE her this past year, Kelvin is a massive contender and she has fab choreo.

I don't think any professional in Strictly history has done better with the Smaba then she has with her partners

[Vanessa]

Wow, Kelvin Fletcher is amazing! What an incredible samba! :dance::cheer2:

[Liam-]

Kelvin and Oti are winning

[Vanessa]

Kelvin and Oti are winning

Oti deserves it :love:

[LaLaLand]

I really hope we see Michelle vogueing or doing a "Pose-esque" ball themed dance one week seeing as they're her origins!

[Ammi]

...what an awful placing though, to be the one to be placed after Kelvin...I would hate to be THAT DANCER...

[Ammi]

...his scores are very good...

[Ammi]

...Mama Michelle...oh my Lord, so excited to see her...:love:...

[LaLaLand]

Throwback!

8LOfj7heNx4

[Ammi]

...she sure has got the attitude...:love:..

[Ammi]

Throwback!

8LOfj7heNx4

...spectacular..:flutter:...

[Ammi]

...oh mama...