[Nicky91]

Chris said he can't dance, but honestly Tony said that too, and look how he turned out somewhat decent of a performer (especially Tony's halloween quickstep was a delight to watch, i even got up onto my feet in my room and clapped so hard back then)


and otherwise early weeks he should embrace this journey similarly to a Paul Merson

[Nicky91]

the Breakfast reveal is Ellie Goldstein, yup she is in


first contestant with down syndrome, fashion model, on the cover of Vogue for example recently

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

the Breakfast reveal is Ellie Goldstein, yup she is in


first contestant with down syndrome, fashion model, on the cover of Vogue for example recently

[Nicky91]

how inclusive strictly is gives me hope for 2026, hopefully for producers to ask Donal Logue if he is interested, would also be an inspiring signing for all parents who have trans children in the UK


and those who call Donal an unrealistic name for this show, it just makes me laugh i mean Alex Kingston is also a name they were able to sign and she has many roles in series, films in the US too




also i wonder if they give Chris a card related song, considering he played for Harlequins (Harley Quinn - Harlequin) maybe something from Joker

[Nicky91]

could see a journey similar to Susan Calman for Ellie


although not keen on Ellie's confidence how she said she is going to make it to the final in her breakfast interview you don't know that tbh, i mean Jonnie Peacock, Lauren Steadman and Will Bayley also didn't make it to the end to name some examples of people with disabilities who weren't finalists

[Mitchell]

As of current, a male Chris has never placed lower than 4th (Ramsey 4th, Parker 2nd, McCausland and Hollins winners), so the pressure is truly on for Robshaw!

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Mitchell

As of current, a male Chris has never placed lower than 4th (Ramsey 4th, Parker 2nd, McCausland and Hollins winners), so the pressure is truly on for Robshaw!

Parker shouldn't have been 2nd LOL


and Hollins winning still makes me sad, how much Ricky Whittle was robbed

[Vanessa]

Interesting line up so far. So excited for Strictly. And we have two new male pros.

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Interesting line up so far. So excited for Strictly. And we have two new male pros.

one male, one female pro



the male pro is australian, Julian Caillon, he has experience in the australian version of the show height wise he is similar height as Aljaz, Johannes, Kai


the female pro is from the US, Alexis Warr, she has experience in the US version of the show in the dance troupe, as well as filling in for a sick pro, to dance with Schwarzenegger's son Joseph Baena one week, with her hearing this news only one day before the show

[arista]

The Online Paper Only

[Crimson Dynamo]

The scoring will be completely pointless. Awful decision

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

The scoring will be completely pointless. Awful decision

you continue be you


but not everyone with a disability had high scores from the judges, Jonnie Peacock had average scores, Lauren Steadman had decent weeks mixed with not that great weeks, Will Bayley before his injury also was more like mid table of the board

Ellie Simmonds was good entertainment but wasn't getting much high scores either



only Rose and Chris really were exceptions



i don't know about Ellie Goldstein, i just hope she'll have fun with this experience, that is what matters more than the competition part

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

The scoring will be completely pointless. Awful decision

When it comes to Ellie you'll see Shirley and Anton be the most patronising by a country mile.

It's going to be the stuff of nightmares, given her age as well.

[Nicky91]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNUp2...N6MWo0YzdpZQ==

Apprentice's Thomas Skinner is in



honestly i know him from that show, and i found him quite funny on there, i understand why they signed him up


can see him going further than people might think, maybe something similar to Mike Bushell

[Nicky91]

but i swear if they give him Michelle, i'll riot


she is far too sweet, too introverted for a loudmouth like him, maybe Karen for him, she loves lots of food, he loves lots of food as we can say by that plate in that video



no, i want Michelle with Jimmy, maybe a bit quieter personality wise, but i think Michelle can get something of a dancer out of Jimmy, considering the wonders she worked with Jamie, with her fab and innovative choreography skills

[Vanessa]

Diane has commented for Thomas. I wonder it they're paired up.

[arista]

Vicky Pattison is now, going on it.

Live on ITV1HD



[I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I am a not a natural dancer! However, it’s such an amazing opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and to challenge myself in a completely new way and I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!
— Vicky Pattison]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20...vicky-pattison

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by arista

Vicky Pattison is now, going on it.

Live on ITV1HD

Oh right great

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by arista

Vicky Pattison is now, going on it.

Live on ITV1HD



[I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I am a not a natural dancer! However, it’s such an amazing opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and to challenge myself in a completely new way and I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!
— Vicky Pattison]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20...vicky-pattison

This season is just sounding worse by the minute.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

This season is just sounding worse by the minute.

We haven't seen them dance yet.
It's going to be fun.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

We haven't seen them dance yet.
It's going to be fun.

Fair point.

It just doesn't sound exciting to me is probably the fair thing to say.

Hopefully I'm proven wrong by the end of the series.

[arista]

Nicky, can you now do a list
of all the officially announced?


Separate them

[Vanessa]

Stefan Dennis just been announced. Great signing.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Stefan Dennis just been announced. Great signing.

Yes, he was live on ITV1HD with Vicky
he heard from other stars
Ice packs on the body after a dance will help.

Stefan is now aged 66.



[This is an opportunity for me to once again
learn to step out of my comfort zone
in the world of television.
Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky.
— Stefan Dennis]


https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20...-stefan-dennis

[Nicky91]

- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
- Stefan Dennis
- George Clarke
- Mark Cavendish?
- Thomas Skinner
- Alexander Dragonetti?
- Chris Robshaw
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
------------------------
- Dani Dyer
- Poppy O'Toole?
- Balvinder Sopal
- La Voix
- Vicky Pattison
- Ellie Goldstein
- Alex Kingston