Strictly Celebrity Tibb: Series 2(The Final: The Results)

[Benjamin]

2 hit wonders

Oooh good shout but god that would be hard haha :laugh:

[jones89]

Oh go on then, it's week 2, 2 being the important bit...

Double elimination :shocked:

Also, good job everyone. Some of those were very outside the box :dance:

[Barry.]

Double elimination :shocked:

Also, good job everyone. Some of those were very outside the box :dance:

No don’t put that out there Jones :bawling:

[jones89]

No don’t put that out there Jones :bawling:

Oops!! Ok i take it back :joker:

[Ammi]

…that was very difficult to rank, especially as there were so many and all very excellent…

[Ammi]

…songs that have reached #2 in the UK charts…?…/…round 2…

[AnnieK]

I'll do my rankings later today

[Mystic Mock]

I'll do my rankings later today

Same here.

It looks like a strong round.

[Strictly Jake]

Have to say it was funny to see Catherine Zeta Jones and Anne Hathaways roles in The mask of zorro and The Devil wears Prada being brought to the dancefloor but not by Catherine Zeta Jones and Anne Hathaway even though they are part of the cast!

[Liam-]

Yeah I’ll do mine today as well

[Barry.]

Have to say it was funny to see Catherine Zeta Jones and Anne Hathaways roles in The mask of zorro and The Devil wears Prada being brought to the dancefloor but not by Catherine Zeta Jones and Anne Hathaway even though they are part of the cast!

Oh yeah lol, I didn’t click at that

[Beso]

Will score later

[Livia]

Sent my scores. It wasn't easy... so many good tunes.

[Vanessa]

Sent my scores. It wasn't easy... so many good tunes.

It's so hard to score this one. It's got to be the best first round we've ever had!

[Kate!]

Nearly done mine.

[Benjamin]

Sent my scores. It wasn't easy... so many good tunes.

It's so hard to score this one. It's got to be the best first round we've ever had!

Agree. Been a strong start.

[jones89]

I’ll get my rankings done today too :dance:

[Kate!]

Mine are done. It was hard because everybody brought their A game.

[Vanessa]

Sent.

[Strictly Jake]

Thanks for your speedy rankings. Just 6 more to come in. I aim to do the results show tomorrow night, so if you can send that would be great

[Strictly Jake]

I will now reveal what is was about the number 2 that is important for the next week. Week 2s theme is Famous Duets. So I'm not wanting something like featured artists here both artists, solo or band, have to be equally famous in their own right

[Kate!]

I will now reveal what is was about the number 2 that is important for the next week. Week 2s theme is Famous Duets. So I'm not wanting something like featured artists here both artists, solo or band, have to be equally famous in their own right

Great theme. Love it.

[Benjamin]

I will now reveal what is was about the number 2 that is important for the next week. Week 2s theme is Famous Duets. So I'm not wanting something like featured artists here both artists, solo or band, have to be equally famous in their own right

So as in if Cheeky Girls and KORN has done a duet or there was a mash up of their songs would count? (There isn’t by the way but I’d love to see it haha)

[Strictly Jake]

So as in if Cheeky Girls and KORN has done a duet or there was a mash up of their songs would count? (There isn’t by the way but I’d love to see it haha)

No mashups don't count it has to be a genuine song that two famous acts have done together

[Vanessa]

No mashups don't count it has to be a genuine song that two famous acts have done together

A duet with two famous acts
But what if they don't feature equally in the song?

[Strictly Jake]

A duet with two famous actors.
But what if they don't feature equally in the song?

Not actors. Music acts. Doesn't matter if they feature equally just they need to be two famous singers

[Vanessa]

Not actors. Music acts. Doesn't matter if they feature equally just they need to be two famous singers

Sorry I meant acts :laugh:

[Barry.]

A duet with two famous acts
But what if they don't feature equally in the song?

About to ask this, what about Calvin Harris or David G? Do they count?

[Strictly Jake]

About to ask this, what about Calvin Harris or David G? Do they count?

I would say DJs don't count unless they are singing on the track.

[Kate!]

Jake are you waiting until after the results to send out dances please?

[Strictly Jake]

Jake are you waiting until after the results to send out dances please?

I think so yeah

[Kate!]

I think so yeah

Ah ok. Was keen to get looking :laugh:

[Benjamin]

No mashups don't count it has to be a genuine song that two famous acts have done together

Perfect. Understood.

[Benjamin]

-prays to not get a particular dance for round 2 and hopes to get a certain dance- :laugh:

[Benjamin]

Refresh my memory. What are all the dances again? Were they all used in round 1?

[Barry.]

I would say DJs don't count unless they are singing on the track.

Ok so if it was three people duet and one was a DJ but they don’t sing, would that count?

[Nicky91]

i'll only begin looking for songs when i know my dance

[Cherie]

i'll only begin looking for songs when i know my dance

Same Nicky :laugh:

[Barry.]

i'll only begin looking for songs when i know my dance

That’s what I’ll do but it’s so I get an idea on what to send

[Strictly Jake]

Refresh my memory. What are all the dances again? Were they all used in round 1?

Yep all 16 were used for week 1

[Strictly Jake]

Ok so if it was three people duet and one was a DJ but they don’t sing, would that count?

Yeah I guess

[Kate!]

How many still to send?

[Strictly Jake]

Just 2 left to send in. I'm so happy how quick you all have been

[Vanessa]

I've enjoyed listening to the songs on the train.
Had a fabulous day at the beach.

[Strictly Jake]

I've enjoyed listening to the songs on the train.
Had a fabulous day at the beach.

Aw good

[Maru]

Just 2 left to send in. I'm so happy how quick you all have been

Working on mine right now.

[Maru]

Danny Dyer's choice is way out there, I love it...

[Cherie]

Danny Dyer's choice is way out there, I love it...

Celebs are a secret Maru :laugh:

[Maru]

Celebs are a secret Maru :laugh:

True. Only 15 other guesses left, then lol

[Cherie]

True. Only 15 other guesses left, then lol

You could be double bluffing lol

[Maru]

You could be double bluffing

That's true. Last season I was kicked first, so Jake had me reincarnated...

[Barry.]

That's true. Last season I was kicked first, so Jake had me reincarnated...

As Danny Dyer? Bless your heart

[Benjamin]

:joker:

[Ammi]

Have to say it was funny to see Catherine Zeta Jones and Anne Hathaways roles in The mask of zorro and The Devil wears Prada being brought to the dancefloor but not by Catherine Zeta Jones and Anne Hathaway even though they are part of the cast!

…yeah that was slightly confusing but such a cute connection…:love:…I mean, what were the chances but there they were…

[Strictly Jake]

Right I have all the scores in now and have the huge task of adding them all up. Hopefully I will be able to do a results show at 10am. Please can everyone who can try to be here at this time

[Strictly Jake]

Ohhhh and surprise players...Jones was right...there is another reason why 2 is an important number for week 2, 2 of you aren't making it through!!

[Benjamin]

Right I have all the scores in now and have the huge task of adding them all up. Hopefully I will be able to do a results show at 10am. Please can everyone who can try to be here at this time

I’ll be at work so will catch up later.

[Ammi]

…I can’t look, this is all too tense and too …REAL…!!!!!…


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[Niamh.]

Right I have all the scores in now and have the huge task of adding them all up. Hopefully I will be able to do a results show at 10am. Please can everyone who can try to be here at this time

Yes'sir :douf:

[AnnieK]

I can be on and off at 10am so will be around

[Strictly Jake]

Just as a reminder and to those who haven't played before. Please don't reveal who you are, or who you are not. So when the leaderboard is revealed later as much as you may want to celebrate getting through please don't reveal that it was you who has got through. Your identity must be kept a secret until you are Eliminated. Thank-you

[Strictly Jake]

Also I'd like to advertise our new sister show, presented by Oti Mabuse, it's called Rhythm Is Gonna Get You. Or Riggu for short. So if you are Eliminated this series you will all still get to be part of the action as you will be invited on there for your opinions etc. Head over to that thread for more information.

[Beso]

:ninja2:

[Strictly Jake]

So this is it we are about to annouce the leaderboard for week 2 along with revealing which two of our celebrities will be leaving us. It's time for the results

[Strictly Jake]

In 1st place and topping the Leaderboard is

Catherine Zeta Jones and Alijaz with a Street Dance to Beggin from Step Up 3D. With a score of 154.

[Strictly Jake]

In 2nd Place is

Eva Longoria and Neil with a Rumba to I want to spend my lifetime from the Mask of Zorro. With a score of 144.

[Strictly Jake]

In 3rd Place is

Pedro Pascal and Nadiya with an Argentine Tango to Crazy in Love from Fifty Shades Darker. With a score of 136.

[Strictly Jake]

In 4th place is

Jeff Goldblum and Amy with a Contemporary to Together from The Great Gatsby. With a score of 134.

[Strictly Jake]

In 5th Place is

Tom Holland and Michelle with a Samba to Cuban Pete from The Mask. With 133 points.

[Cherie]

Im here

[Strictly Jake]

In 6th Place is

Anne Hathaway and Kai with a Paso Doble
to the Saw Theme from Saw. With 132 points.

[Strictly Jake]

In 7th Place is

Chris Pratt and Karen with a Waltz to Concerning Hobbits from Lord of the Rings. With 131 points.

[Strictly Jake]

In 8th Place is

Jack Black and Lauren with a Quickstep to Suddenly I see from The Devil wears Prada. With 130 points.

[Strictly Jake]

In 9th Place is

Danny Dyer and Nancy with a Salsa to Venus from Johnny English Strikes Again. With 128 points.

[Niamh.]

here as well!

[Strictly Jake]

In 10th place is

Keira Knightley and Gorka with a Tango to A view to a kill from James Bond. With 126 points.

[Ammi]

…here and there…

[Strictly Jake]

In 11th place is Britney Spears and Nikita with a Viennese Waltz to Iris from City of Angels. With a score of 119 points.

[Strictly Jake]

In 12th place is Rihanna and Carlos with Theatre Jazz to Ain't that a kick in the head from Oceans 11. With a score of 117 points.

[Mystic Mock]

I'm here.

[Strictly Jake]

In 13th place is Shania Twain and Johannes with an American Smooth to The Godfather theme. With a score of 98 points.

[Strictly Jake]

So that leaves three celebrities in danger. Idris, Cheryl and Victoria.

[AnnieK]

I'm here too

[Kate!]

I'm here

[Strictly Jake]

I will now annouce the celebrity who scored the lowest score and will be going home

[Strictly Jake]

The Celebrity that scored the lowest score and leaving us first is...

Idris Elba and Jowita with a Jive to derezzed from Tron Legacy. With a score of 64 points.

[Strictly Jake]

The Player that was playing as Idris was...

Nicky

Sorry to see you go Nicky

[Strictly Jake]

So two more celebrities are in the danger zone, only one will be going home

[Niamh.]

Aww Nicky :love:

[Ammi]

….awwwww, Nicky…I really liked that choice with the dance …

[Cherie]

aw Nicky, at least you can savage the players in the Oti thread

[Strictly Jake]

So either Cheryl and Giovanni or Victoria Beckham and Vito will be leaving. Girls Aloud VS Spice Girls. Posh Spice VS The Peoples Princess

[Strictly Jake]

Going through to next week is...

Cheryl and Giovanni with their Foxtrot to A tisket A tasket from A Cowboy and A Lady. With 92 points

[Strictly Jake]

Which means the 2nd Celebrity to leave is

Victoria Beckham and Vito with their Charleston to Supercala... from Mary Poppins. With 82 points.

[Strictly Jake]

The Player who was playing as Victoria was

Beso

Sorry to see you go Beso

[Kate!]

Aw Nicky n Parm :love:

[Ammi]

…guess that means that David Beckham isn’t going to be baking us all scones, then…

[Strictly Jake]

Idris and Victoria will be joining Oti on our sister show Rhythm Is Gonna Get You later on.

[Mystic Mock]

You both picked fantastic entries guys.

It was a close round looking at the points.

[jones89]

Which means the 2nd Celebrity to leave is

Victoria Beckham and Vito with their Charleston to Supercala... from Mary Poppins


How many points did they get ?

[Cherie]

oh gosh really surprised at both of those leaving

[Strictly Jake]

How many points did they get ?

Amended. Thanks.

[Vanessa]

Sorry to see you go Nicky and Parm :love:

[Strictly Jake]

Leaderboard Week 1

Catherine 148
Eva 144
Pedro 136
Jeff 134
Tom 133
Anne 132
Chris 131
Jack 130
Danny 128
Keira 126
Britney 119
Rihanna 117
Shania 104
Cheryl 92
Victoria 82
Idris 64

[Strictly Jake]

It was very close there in 3rd to 8th Place!

[Strictly Jake]

And with that I'm gonna use my randomiser to choose next weeks dances. So you will get them shortly. Well done everyone.

[Ammi]

…they were all good song choices…a lot of players and a lot of songs and just making it so that it could have been anyone going …

[Beso]

My scoring.

15.Catherine
14. Danny
13.Anne
12.Chris
11.Cheryl.
10. Eva
9.jeff
8.Jack
7.rihiana
6.Catherine
5. Pedro
4.Britney
3.kiera
2.idris
1.Tom

[Beso]

Ohhhh and surprise players...Jones was right...there is another reason why 2 is an important number for week 2, 2 of you aren't making it through!!



This should have beeen mentioned b4 you had all votes.

[Strictly Jake]

I was leaving it as a surprise before the elimination show.

[Kate!]

This should have beeen mentioned b4 you had all votes.

It wouldn't have made any difference to how we voted

[Strictly Jake]

I'm going to reveal who has what dance on RIGGU. Obviously try not to reveal who you are.

[Kate!]

I'm going to reveal who has what dance on RIGGU. Obviously try not to reveal who you are.

Oh great idea Jake

[Niamh.]

What's RIGGU?

[Strictly Jake]

What's RIGGU?

Rhythm is gonna get you, the sister show, the thread is in this section chat and games.

[Niamh.]

Rhythm is gonna get you, the sister show, the thread is in this section chat and games.

Oh right :laugh:

[Cherie]

What's RIGGU?

Orangu's bro :hehe:

[Niamh.]

Orangu's bro :hehe:

:laugh:

[Vanessa]

:joker:Orangu's bro :hehe:

[Strictly Jake]

The dances have been revealed on Riggu.

Players you have until Sunday to send me them. Show 2 will be next Monday.

[Beso]

My scoring.

15.Catherine
14. Danny
13.Anne
12.Chris
11.Cheryl.
10. Eva
9.jeff
8.Jack
7.rihiana
6.Catherine
5. Pedro
4.Britney
3.kiera
2.idris
1.Tom



Sorry Shania, I seen to have forgotten you..

[Benjamin]

Oof that was a tough round. Surprised it was Nicky and more so Beso out so soon.

[Nicky91]

in light of clarity, this was my ranking, i more based mine on whoever had the more authentic choices

15 pts - Jeff & Amy
14 pts - Eva & Neil
13 pts - Pedro & Nadiya
12 pts - Catherine & Aljaz
11 pts - Shania & Johannes
10 pts - Rihanna & Carlos
9 pts - Jack & Lauren
8 pts - Keira & Gorka
7 pts - Chris & Karen
6 pts - Tom & Michelle
5 pts - Anne & Kai
4 pts - Danny & Nancy
3 pts - Cheryl & Giovanni
2 pts - Britney & Nikita
1 pt - Victoria & Vito

[Strictly Jake]

Just to make it clear it's duets songs and both artists should sing on it and both be famous in their own right.

[Beso]

If you are not 're setting the points jake you neeed to add 6 onto Shania...I double scored Catherine by mistake, but I do know I gave Catherine the 15 points for her entry, so Shania must have been the 6 points.

If you are 're setting then I doubt it matters.

[Maru]

i loved Nicky's choice! I thought it was pure genius to pair Idris Elba with that song

[Maru]

Oof that was a tough round. Surprised it was Nicky and more so Beso out so soon.

Yes I usually like Beso's choices quite a bit also...

[Benjamin]

God, I’m struggling with this round. :joker:

[Niamh.]

God, I’m struggling with this round. :joker:

Sent mine already

https://media1.tenor.com/m/cAefSN3vA-EAAAAd/shoulder-shimmy-alexis.gif

[Kate!]

I searched for ages and I think I've hit on a good choice.

[Barry.]

Sorry to see you guys go, Nicky’s was ok but I didn’t get it with the jive and Parms was a fine choice. It was a hard round that round though, everyone did well

[Benjamin]

Sent mine already

https://media1.tenor.com/m/cAefSN3vA-EAAAAd/shoulder-shimmy-alexis.gif

:fist:

[Ammi]

God, I’m struggling with this round. :joker:

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[Benjamin]

I found one :amazed:

[Beso]

Don't you will start being nice now I'm out:fist:

Victoria Beckham dressed up as Mary popppins, and you booted it out. Guess I don't be using a Beck song anytime spoon.:bawling:

[Cherie]

Can't believe you went for that song Parm, awful dirge

[Nicky91]

you don't know what masterpiece you potentially had been missing out of from me this week

[Benjamin]

Can't believe you went for that song Parm, awful dirge

:joker:

[Strictly Jake]

Don't you will start being nice now I'm out:fist:

Victoria Beckham dressed up as Mary popppins, and you booted it out. Guess I don't be using a Beck song anytime spoon.:bawling:

In fairness, I did say no musicals! Didn't even notice until after I posted the show. Not only is it a movie musical it's also a brilliant stage musical

[Beso]

Can't believe you went for that song Parm, awful dirge

https://youtu.be/w4Uf0F1043c?si=lCIKoCxBFskRfgBs

:fist:

[Beso]

In fairness, I did say no musicals! Didn't even notice until after I posted the show. Not only is it a movie musical it's also a brilliant stage musical



A movie musical is still a movie...I was saving this for a Charleston..

https://youtu.be/pIJSiMrGGts?si=QEymKBteF7p1FjNm

[Maru]

Don't you will start being nice now I'm out:fist:

Victoria Beckham dressed up as Mary popppins, and you booted it out. Guess I don't be using a Beck song anytime spoon.:bawling:

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[Strictly Jake]

A movie musical is still a movie...I was saving this for a Charleston..

https://youtu.be/pIJSiMrGGts?si=QEymKBteF7p1FjNm

A movie yes, but I did say no movies that are a musical. As musicals are a later round. However it doesn't matter now.

[Strictly Jake]

There still seems to be some confusion what the theme is.

It's mega star with mega star

Think Barbara Streisand and Whitney Houston. Type of song. They didn't actually do a song together I don't think but you get the just

I'm not meaning

David Guetta ft Alexandra Stan. Again that doesn't exist either

[Maru]

I love when it's like "Oh this song is literally fantastic for this theme"... oh well, it doesn't fit the dance...

[Maru]

There still seems to be some confusion what the theme is.

It's mega star with mega star

Think Barbara Streisand and Whitney Houston. Type of song. They didn't actually do a song together I don't think but you get the just

I'm not meaning

David Guetta ft Alexandra Stan. Again that doesn't exist either

Need twice the mega. Got it...

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[jones89]

Need twice the mega. Got it...

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You’re always there with just the right gif! :joker:

[Strictly Jake]

Need twice the mega. Got it...

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Exactly!! Mega stars. Not some random person who's featured on someone's song. :joker:

[Maru]

Exactly!! Mega stars. Not some random person who's featured on someone's song. :joker:

But what if they famously did one song no one knows their name for but it was featured on every trash CD infomercial that was played at 1-3am in the 90s on cable... think about all the bored lonely people that heard those commercials often and it being iconically annoying until they finally gave in and bought one. That means it's not trash after all, it's art. They're literally known for sleeper hits. It's just they're still asleep, that's all.

[Cherie]

Need twice the mega. Got it...

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:joker:

[Benjamin]

Are we needed much this weekend? I’ll be around but not too much as visiting friends.

[Niamh.]

Are we needed much this weekend? I’ll be around but not too much as visiting friends.I don't do weekends either

[AnnieK]

I don't do weekends either

Me either

[Cherie]

Think Jake said the next show is on Monday

[Strictly Jake]

Yeah the shows on Monday so no worries everyone unless you haven't sent in your song yet

[jones89]

I have 5 potential songs and i don’t think one of them 100% goes with the dance i have :joker:

[Niamh.]

Yeah the shows on Monday so no worries everyone unless you haven't sent in your song yet

Mines sent :hee:

[Beso]

Is there 2 going this time Jake, or was that just reserved for me?

[Mystic Mock]

I have 5 potential songs and i don’t think one of them 100% goes with the dance i have :joker:

At least you understood the theme.:laugh:

I accidentally gave Jake a song from a group by themselves at first.:joker:

[Benjamin]

Yeah the shows on Monday so no worries everyone unless you haven't sent in your song yet

Brill. :love:

[Liam-]

I’m stuck between 3 songs :(

[Kate!]

I have 5 potential songs and i don’t think one of them 100% goes with the dance i have :joker:

Ahh best of luck searching

[Vanessa]

I’m stuck between 3 songs :(

I always go with the one I like best.

[Vanessa]

I have 5 potential songs and i don’t think one of them 100% goes with the dance i have :joker:

Pick tbe one you prefer. At least you have options.
This theme was hard.

[Benjamin]

Pick tbe one you prefer. At least you have options.
This theme was hard.

Yeah I found this theme probably one of the more challenging we’ve been given.

If I survive I’ll be happy. :laugh:

[Strictly Jake]

Well the next theme is eurovision week!

[Cherie]

Well the next theme is eurovision week!

Just the worst theme ever :fist:

[Niamh.]

Well the next theme is eurovision week!

Oh god boo

[Kate!]

Well the next theme is eurovision week!

This does not fill me with glee :laugh:

[Beso]

Well the next theme is eurovision week!

Oh goood....enjoy folks.:joker:

[Niamh.]

Oh goood....enjoy folks.:joker:

:oh:

[AnnieK]

Eurovision???? Now I hope I am eliminated this week.
I HATE eurovision theme with an absolute passion

[Niamh.]

Eurovision???? Now I hope I am eliminated this week.
I HATE eurovision theme with an absolute passion

same :laugh:

[Strictly Jake]

Oh okay, I thought most would have liked a eurovision week, I don't even like eurovision much myself. Yeah let's change that then. I'm changing it to 1960s then!

[jones89]

Oh what!? Was i the only person that wanted a Eurovision theme? :joker:

[Liam-]

Oh what!? Was i the only person that wanted a Eurovision theme? :joker:

I also was looking forward to Eurovision week

[Benjamin]

Well the next theme is eurovision week!

I hope I’m still in for that. :joker:

[Benjamin]

Oh booo. I was looking forward to Eurovision week. :(

[Strictly Jake]

Seems the majority absolutely hate it though and I don't want people wishing to go home because of a theme

[AnnieK]

Seems the majority absolutely hate it though and I don't want people wishing to go home because of a theme

Jake - do what you want to do. I was just moaning - if you had planned it, I'll deal with it if I get through this week its just not a theme i enjoy.

[Cherie]

Jake - do what you want to do. I was just moaning - if you had planned it, I'll deal with it if I get through this week its just not a theme i enjoy.

Same

[Kate!]

Same

Same. It'll be a challenge.

[Kate!]

Plus Ben Liam and Jones are in favour of Eurovision and I think Vanessa would be as well.

[Ammi]

…I’m fine also with whatever theme you choose next, Jake…so long as it’s not Eurovision or the 1960’s….I’m generally finding them all equally difficult anyway…

[Ammi]

Mines sent :hee:

….for me, I still have the agonising of thinking that I’ve chosen to quickly and was that the right song…so I carry on searching anyway…

[Kate!]

Jake you should follow your plans and ignore us lol. Just as many people want to do Eurovision. X

[Vanessa]

Eurovision. Yes please I love it

[Maru]

What is Eurovision lol

[Benjamin]

What is Eurovision lol

Omg Maru let me introduce you to a glorious world!

Every year most countries in Europe (and Australia, because you know, they’re super close lol) enter a song for big a music contest performed on TV. And then all the countries vote for their fave song.

Think glitter, think camp, think trashy outfits and cringey choreography, terrible songs and hilarious commentary from Graham Norton.

It’s also how ABBA and Celine Dion got famous (they won their years)

[Vanessa]

…I’m fine also with whatever theme you choose next, Jake…so long as it’s not Eurovision or the 1960’s….I’m generally finding them all equally difficult anyway…

But Eurovision is such an easy theme. All you have to do is go on YouTube. Loads of songs to choose from.

[Ammi]

But Eurovision is such an easy theme. All you have to do is go on YouTube. Loads of songs to choose from.

….ahhhhh, I was joking, Vanessa…:laugh:…I’m honestly cool with either, they’re all giving equally challenging for me but I I’m totally enjoying it as well…when I go, I go and that’s cool too…

[Kate!]

But Eurovision is such an easy theme. All you have to do is go on YouTube. Loads of songs to choose from.

Exactly.

[Ammi]

Omg Maru let me introduce you to a glorious world!

Every year most countries in Europe (and Australia, because you know, they’re super close lol) enter a song for big a music contest performed on TV. And then all the countries vote for their fave song.

Think glitter, think camp, think trashy outfits and cringey choreography, terrible songs and hilarious commentary from Graham Norton.

It’s also how ABBA and Celine Dion got famous (they won their years)

….and thats just in Ben’s house most evenings…

[Maru]

Omg Maru let me introduce you to a glorious world!

Every year most countries in Europe (and Australia, because you know, they’re super close lol) enter a song for big a music contest performed on TV. And then all the countries vote for their fave song.

Think glitter, think camp, think trashy outfits and cringey choreography, terrible songs and hilarious commentary from Graham Norton.

It’s also how ABBA and Celine Dion got famous (they won their years)

Now just trying to think how this works in Strictly but sounds all very international

[Vanessa]

….ahhhhh, I was joking, Vanessa…:laugh:…I’m honestly cool with either, they’re all giving equally challenging for me but I I’m totally enjoying it as well…when I go, I go and that’s cool too…

The best thing about Eurovision is they have so many different kind of songs.
You can easily find one to to match your dance.

[Vanessa]

Now just trying to think how this works in Strictly but sounds all very international

You must watch it when it starts. It's just brilliant!

[Maru]

But Eurovision is such an easy theme. All you have to do is go on YouTube. Loads of songs to choose from.

Isn't that what we are supposed to be doing?

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(Joke, Vanessa)

[Ammi]

The best thing about Eurovision is they have so many different kind of songs.
You can easily find one to to match your dance.

…one of the things that I’ve loved so far is looking at song genres that I might not generally do so much so Eurovision/the 60’s/whatever is chosen is honestly fine for me, Vanessa…and I do love the contest, so I’m sure that I’ll enjoy recapping on some forgotten entries…

[Benjamin]

….and thats just in Ben’s house most evenings…

:fan:

[Benjamin]

Now just trying to think how this works in Strictly but sounds all very international

Here’s a sample of types of songs you can expect to enjoy.

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[Niamh.]

Oh okay, I thought most would have liked a eurovision week, I don't even like eurovision much myself. Yeah let's change that then. I'm changing it to 1960s then!Yay!

[Niamh.]

Oh boo are we back to Eurovision again lol

[Beso]

Oh boo are we back to Eurovision again lol

Just pm Nicky to sort you one.

[Strictly Jake]

I don't know what to do cos some people really want eurovision week and some people really don't. It feels like good timing to do one in week 3 with the eurovision final next weekend. To make it easier should I just say the acts that have represented the UK or does that make it harder?

[Benjamin]

Oh boo are we back to Eurovision again lol

Shhh. Potato week is coming up. Let me have my week.

[Strictly Jake]

Personally I'm looking forward to 1960s week the week after, it's a fantastic decade, the hippies and the mods etc

[Benjamin]

I don't know what to do cos some people really want eurovision week and some people really don't. It feels like good timing to do one in week 3 with the eurovision final next weekend. To make it easier should I just say the acts that have represented the UK or does that make it harder?

I say yes to all Eurovision. There’s soooo many types of songs to use so it’s a fairly easy round tbf.

(I sat this now lol)

[Strictly Jake]

Shhh. Potato week is coming up. Let me have my week.

Irish week should be a thing at some point to be fair. :dance:

[Benjamin]

Personally I'm looking forward to 1960s week the week after, it's a fantastic decade, the hippies and the mods etc

Oh yeah still do 60s as well.

[Benjamin]

Irish week should be a thing at some point to be fair. :dance:

Oh god ha

[Niamh.]

I don't know what to do cos some people really want eurovision week and some people really don't. It feels like good timing to do one in week 3 with the eurovision final next weekend. To make it easier should I just say the acts that have represented the UK or does that make it harder?Clearly makes it way harder by cutting the picking pool lol

[Kate!]

I don't know what to do cos some people really want eurovision week and some people really don't. It feels like good timing to do one in week 3 with the eurovision final next weekend. To make it easier should I just say the acts that have represented the UK or does that make it harder?

No leave it as you originally had it. I'm OK really with doing Eurovision. There's tons of choice.

[Benjamin]

Clearly makes it way harder by cutting the picking pool lol

Yeah but every round does that. Duets really sliced down the options, and for some dances really would have been a struggle. :p

Edit, just read what it was in response to.

No pls don’t just do UK acts one because it’s harder and two because most are absolute dog shite. :laugh:

[Strictly Jake]

OK it won't be just uk acts then

[Niamh.]

Yeah but every round does that. Duets really sliced down the options, and for some dances really would have been a struggle. [emoji14]

Edit, just read what it was in response to.

No pls don’t just do UK acts one because it’s harder and two because most are absolute dog shite. [emoji23]:hee:

[Benjamin]

OK it won't be just uk acts then

Up first is Niamh doing a Jive to Englbert Humperdinck followed by Maru doing a salsa to Bonnie Tyler.

Would be terrible round :joker:

[Vanessa]

Probably for the best. Love the UK, but they aren't the best on Eurovision :laugh:

[Livia]

Probably for the best. Love the UK, but they aren't the best on Eurovision :laugh:

*GASP* You take that back!

Actually, thinking about it... we do have a talent for getting it waaaay off the mark LOL

I don't mind what the rounds are, they all bring their own unique challenges. I'll take what comes.

[Benjamin]

*GASP* You take that back!

Actually, thinking about it... we do have a talent for getting it waaaay off the mark LOL

I don't mind what the rounds are, they all bring their own unique challenges. I'll take what comes.

Our list from the mid 90’s onward is poor. :joker:

[Vanessa]

Not that Italy is much better. We're a bit hit and miss :laugh: Sweden entries are always fabulous.

[Livia]

Our list from the mid 90’s onward is poor. :joker:

Gina G was the best Eurovision win we never had, I reckon. It kind of died after that. Sam Ryder was good, I kind of liked the song Blue did, but apart from that, we might as well have stayed at home. I have no idea what horror awaits us this year...

[Benjamin]

Gina G was the best Eurovision win we never had, I reckon. It kind of died after that. Sam Ryder was good, I kind of liked the song Blue did, but apart from that, we might as well have stayed at home. I have no idea what horror awaits us this year...

:clap1:

Totally agreed.

This years isn’t actually bad.

[Livia]

:clap1:

Totally agreed.

This years isn’t actually bad.

I'll check it out... through my fingers at first, probably.

[Benjamin]

I'll check it out... through my fingers at first, probably.

:laugh:

It’s no Gina G, but it’s probably one of the better offerings we’ve had.

[Livia]

:laugh:

It’s no Gina G, but it’s probably one of the better offerings we’ve had.

Well, it's aptly named. I watched it, I was like... what the hell just happened?

Doesn't get a beat till halfway through, a bunch of interchangeable pop tarts doing selfie-gurning at the camera... I might have a tenner on it getting no points at all.

Seriously, who picks this stuff? From the country that gave the world the Stones, the Floyd, Black Sabbath, Bowie, Cool Britannia, the list is endless... I mean, wtaf...?

[Benjamin]

Well, it's aptly named. I watched it, I was like... what the hell just happened?

Doesn't get a beat till halfway through, a bunch of interchangeable pop tarts doing selfie-gurning at the camera... I might have a tenner on it getting no points at all.

Seriously, who picks this stuff? From the country that gave the world the Stones, the Floyd, Black Sabbath, Bowie, Cool Britannia, the list is endless... I mean, wtaf...?

:joker:

Bring back Gina G

[Dogeatdog]

Oh god not Eurovision. I know sod all about Eurovision so I’m gonna have to wing it this time.

[Benjamin]

Oh god not Eurovision. I know sod all about Eurovision so I’m gonna have to wing it this time.

You’ll be fine. There’s so many songs which will fit each dance

[Mystic Mock]

:clap1:

Totally agreed.

This years isn’t actually bad.

It's worse than bad.:laugh:

[Ammi]

:clap1:

Totally agreed.

This years isn’t actually bad.

It's worse than bad.:laugh:

…and there lies the balance/views on Strictly Eurovision week…:laugh:…

[Benjamin]

…and there lies the balance/views on Strictly Eurovision week…:laugh:…

Hahaha. I think it’ll be a good round to be fair. Even if you’re not a fan, there’s defo plenty of options to go with as it’s been running since the 50s.

[Ammi]

Hahaha. I think it’ll be a good round to be fair. Even if you’re not a fan, there’s defo plenty of options to go with as it’s been running since the 50s.

…I think that’s the main thing for me, having a very wide choice and not keeping it too niche …keep those options and choices wide and open…

[Mystic Mock]

…and there lies the balance/views on Strictly Eurovision week…:laugh:…

I like Eurovision.

Just not the UK entry this year.:laugh:

[Ammi]

I like Eurovision.

Just not the UK entry this year.:laugh:

…ahhh, ok I understand…for me it’s ok, similar to what Ben has said in that it’s absolutely not the worst but still not an entry to feel excited and hopeful about, which we are capable of but just don’t seem to really try hard enough to showcase…

[Benjamin]

…ahhh, ok I understand…for me it’s ok, similar to what Ben has said in that it’s absolutely not the worst but still not an entry to feel excited and hopeful about, which we are capable of but just don’t seem to really try hard enough to showcase…

Yeah, it’s no Sam Ryder. I think it’ll end up finishing around 17th-21st.

[Strictly Jake]

To be honest I think at this point even if we sent Adele to eirovision we would still end up near the bottom it's all about politics. The entry for us isn't terrible we have had worse but it's definitely not gonna score many points

[Benjamin]

To be honest I think at this point even if we sent Adele to eirovision we would still end up near the bottom it's all about politics. The entry for us isn't terrible we have had worse but it's definitely not gonna score many points

I think we’re ok now. Sam Ryder proved that when we sent an actual good song. I don’t think politics plays too much into our position now, we just send awful choices that even the UK themselves hate, but we oddly expect Europe to love.

[Ammi]

…there are political aspects obviously also, that’s so true…but it doesn’t dismiss that compared to other entries, ours on the whole are fairly dismal and until we actually produce and enter a real contender/standout…?…we won’t know how highly the political aspect figures and factors into it because atm, we can rarely say…well ours was excellent, what the heck…!!!!!…you know…?…Sam Ryder did move up on the excellent scale and it was a good year for us….so I think that we have to stop looking at political and start looking at our song quality…

[Ammi]

I think we’re ok now. Sam Ryder proved that when we sent an actual good song. I don’t think politics plays too much into our position now, we just send awful choices that even the UK themselves hate, but we oddly expect Europe to love.

…there are political aspects obviously also, that’s so true…but it doesn’t dismiss that compared to other entries, ours on the whole are fairly dismal and until we actually produce and enter a real contender/standout…?…we won’t know how highly the political aspect figures and factors into it because atm, we can rarely say…well ours was excellent, what the heck…!!!!!…you know…?…Sam Ryder did move up on the excellent scale and it was a good year for us….so I think that we have to stop looking at political and start looking at our song quality…

…oh, what Ben said…quick typing show-off…

[Ammi]

… Strictly Jake ….have you made a final decision, Jake…Eurovision or 1960’s next round…?…

[Strictly Jake]

… Strictly Jake ….have you made a final decision, Jake…Eurovision or 1960’s next round…?…

Eurovision.

[Ammi]

…thank you…:love:…I have to say that I did find this round tricky in that many songs are listed as duets but are also listed as collabs or feats so that made it quite challenging…

[Strictly Jake]

I didnt mind features as such anyway as long as it was featuring another big famous singer. A lot of songs that say ft are a duet anyway it was when the featured artist wasn't famous that was the issue

[Ammi]

…that wasn’t a gripe btw, I’m just pondering over the tricky bits of each round/theme…

[Vanessa]

…thank you…:love:…I have to say that I did find this round tricky in that many songs are listed as duets but are also listed as collabs or feats so that made it quite challenging…

Yes hard round this one.

[Liam-]

I think we’re ok now. Sam Ryder proved that when we sent an actual good song. I don’t think politics plays too much into our position now, we just send awful choices that even the UK themselves hate, but we oddly expect Europe to love.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the one year we do well in over a decade is the year the uk is the leading public defender of Ukraine after they were invaded, even less of a coincidence that we were only beaten by Ukraine after they were invaded, it was most definitely politically motivated that year, more obviously than ever :joker:

[Benjamin]

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the one year we do well in over a decade is the year the uk is the leading public defender of Ukraine after they were invaded, even less of a coincidence that we were only beaten by Ukraine after they were invaded, it was most definitely politically motivated that year, more obviously than ever :joker:

I don’t think most of Europe would have cared or not about us regarding that, apart from Ukraine possibly. It was actually a good song and great staging. Proven by the year after when we hosted for them we did terribly.

[Strictly Jake]

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the one year we do well in over a decade is the year the uk is the leading public defender of Ukraine after they were invaded, even less of a coincidence that we were only beaten by Ukraine after they were invaded, it was most definitely politically motivated that year, more obviously than ever :joker:

I agree with this

[Liam-]

I don’t think most of Europe would have cared or not about us regarding that, apart from Ukraine possibly. It was actually a good song and great staging. Proven by the year after when we hosted for them we did terribly.

It was a good song, but it wouldn’t have done nearly as well if it was sent that year in particular

[jones89]

When’s the next live show? Monday?