[Nicky91]

having more older celebs in the cast is also a good thing, for this show's main audience group honestly


and having actors from quite some popular shows like Game of Thrones (Massively popular series/franchise) also one recurring guest star from the Arrowverse as well as her having been on Doctor Who, ER that is like appealing to audiences from 3 major shows with one actress


Neighbours is also very popular in the UK, think Stefan will have a similar positive reception by the public like Jason Donovan had in his series

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by jones89

From my point of view, it ain’t great. Obviously other people are going to like it better and know more of the contestants but as i don’t watch much tv or sports i really don’t know many of them.

And i’ll get to know them and maybe even like some of them i’m sure… like Pete from last year, i thought i detested him but he ended up being my favourite but on face value, the line-up still ain’t impressing me sorryyyyyyyyyy

Yes i can agree with this. I think a few of them will grow on us the longer they stay.

[Nicky91]

some on my 2026 wishlist

Hugh Laurie - House, Stuart Little, Tomorrowland Actor and Singer

Jerome Flynn - Game of Thrones Actor, Robson & Jerome Singer

Jimmy Barnes - Rock Singer (would be a nice one from rags to riches story, Jimmy literally grew up in the ghetto of Glasgow)


Vinnie Jones - Actor and Footballer


Donal Logue - Blade, Gotham, Law & Order: SVU Actor

Mark Cavendish - Former Olympic Road Cyclist




i can always wish for some of these i think

[Nicky91]

also think Hugh despite his age, would still be someone with potential, especially in ballrooms like Quickstep, Foxtrot, American Smooth

and we need him with a Paso Doble to Baba O'Riley honestly considering he jammed to that tune on that one House episode



Jerome Flynn would just be a HOOT in the training room i think, also he would come across quite likeable and relatable to the public, similar to Hugh, i can also see potential in him in the ballrooms, given his style of music in Robson & Jerome




oh yes and how can i forget, John Barrowman, since he is a big fan of this show, i see a showman in John, also someone who can go all the way i think but not winning the show, similar to Debbie McGee




Jimmy Barnes would a nice next aussie casting after Stefan

[Kate!]

Fed up of hearing about flipping Donal it's never gonna happen.

[Nicky91]

or me, as the first civilian superfan contestant


and i'd even not rule out to perform one week in drag this straight bloke in drag, that'd be tv gold!

[Barry.]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

having Tom Skinner will massively boost the ratings this year despite the tiresome virtue signalling

Originally Posted by Nicky91

or me, as the first civilian superfan contestant


and i'd even not rule out to perform one week in drag this straight bloke in drag, that'd be tv gold!

In your dreams

[Barry.]

Oop why did that double quote lol

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

or me, as the first civilian superfan contestant


and i'd even not rule out to perform one week in drag this straight bloke in drag, that'd be tv gold!

We need to start up a petition.

[Nicky91]

i'm predicting Dani to dance to ''Baby Love'' from Supremes


considering she is a newly mum, and as of this years a Pampers brand ambassador




or Cry Baby by Clean Bandit and Anne Marie maybe for a week 1 quickstep

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

We need to start up a petition.

i even know the fitting music for the background music in my VT


Kygo - For Life



since i love Michelle Tsiakkas for life!

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

i even know the fitting music for the background music in my VT


Kygo - For Life



since i love Michelle Tsiakkas for life!

Okay.

[Nicky91]

okay i'll stop with Donal



how about Kim Wilde for 2026? i have her currently in a fan game, paired with Johannes



Max Whitlock only a matter of time i feel before he'll do this show too, i could easily see him with Michelle tbh

[Nicky91]

Manu Bennett anyone?


he recently hosted that one show The Summit, would be a nice next aussie star to sign up, decent enough profile also for UK viewers, and despite him being mid 50's i still see potential in him in being a possible contender among the cast


and we know he has talent, based on his complex character Slade Wilson/Deathstroke on Arrow, and people also recognize him from The Hobbit trilogy



i'd say Manu with Jowita would be heavenly, all the potential for so many lifts he has a great personality as well, and back in the day he also played Sinbad for a TV Movie, and a role in Xena: Warrior Princess




still think Anthony Head could be a possibility for the older male slot, especially with the Buffy revival next year , and recent years people also know him from Ted Lasso, and his daughters are also quite high profile actresses in many UK shows, imagine him dancing to his brother's banger One Night in Bangkok tbh

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Oh for fecks sake. Bloody Ross King.

Yes, the GMB HD itv LA reporter


He is fat
so if he gets through this
it could help his health.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Starts 20 of September.

Sat. 20th BBC1HD

7PM I assume

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by arista

Yes, the GMB HD itv LA reporter


He is fat
so if he gets through this
it could help his health.

fatshaming people ain't nice

[Livia]

Saw the ad for the first time last night. Super excited!

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Livia

Saw the ad for the first time last night. Super excited!

no viewers anymore please for this fascist BBC


blacklisting the acting and music king that is John Barrowman, **** OFF stupid BBC, about time we get rid of this channel

[Nicky91]

as if i am interested in seeing all these bunch of otherwise early out duds in stronger years

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

no viewers anymore please for this fascist BBC


blacklisting the acting and music king that is John Barrowman, **** OFF stupid BBC, about time we get rid of this channel

Originally Posted by Nicky91

as if i am interested in seeing all these bunch of otherwise early out duds in stronger years

Stop posting in this section then. Stop ruining it for people who don't flip flop depending on the day.

[Barry.]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

as if i am interested in seeing all these bunch of otherwise early out duds in stronger years

Are you sure you don’t have ADHD

[Nicky91]

no, i just felt pissed off of having had that gut feeling

Spoiler:

Michelle being benched

but i'll watch the show, i'm gonna root for Stefan, i hope he has Dianne, like we need that full on aussie duo, and her fanbase might be the best chance for him getting through the early weeks i think, and Dianne is the best possible teacher for him i feel, Katya is a no go considering we saw what happened to Nigel when she pushed him too hard


Stefan is 66, so he needs to be treated with love and care, and also even if he is 66, i still see potential in him even in the latins if it is choreographed right, and his theatre experience deffo comes in useful now, not a massive advantage but just useful for a show like this


would also love a few weeks with music from australia for him


like i think ''Making Love Out Of Nothing At All'' by Air Supply would make a nice genuine rumba, the emotional version of a rumba, like Pixie's


or Amnesia by 5SOS for a ballroom number


or That's Freedom by John Farnham for a Cha Cha Cha

[Nicky91]

Stefan also shouldn't be afraid to open up regarding doing it for his kids, or doing it for his wife


that might deffo help his chances in getting a lot further in the competition, considering the public loves a emotional backstory