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Strictly Come Dancing 2011

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CaveMum · 26/09/2011 12:25

As all the other threads seem to have died off I thought I'd start a new one in anticipation of this Friday's first live show.

I have to say I'm not too bothered about the Celebs this year, but then again I'm more interested in watching the professionals anyway!

The line up for each of the two shows has been announced (from BBC website):

On Friday 30th September the couples performing for the first time on live television will be:

?Alex
?Anita
?Audley
?Dan
?Lulu
?Robbie
?Russell

Then on Saturday 1st October the couples performing for the first time together will be:

?Chelsee
?Edwina
?Harry
?Holly
?Jason
?Nancy
?Rory

Please note the running order has yet to be confirmed. The celebrities have been listed above in alphabetical order.

They will dance either a Waltz or a Cha Cha Cha, but I'm not 100% sure who is doing what.

My overriding thought in the run up for the series so far has been "I hope the wardrobe department come up with some decent foundations for poor Chelsee!"
That outfit they've put her in for the promo shots makes her boobs look humungous Shock

Anyone else care to share their thoughts in advance?

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NoseyNooNoo · 01/10/2011 18:57

Yes, more like his dad but he was quite sexy too!

LetUsPrey · 01/10/2011 18:58

Watching later on Sky+ but loving the comments!

Dunlurking the shoes were off eBay and are the lace up type but elastic laces. They are a UK 6.5 (9.5).

Back to SCD.

AnyoneButLulu · 01/10/2011 18:58

I can only assume that Nancy really can't dance a step, given that Anton choreographed her a dance that was 50% sitting on her arse and she still cocked it up. 4s were ludicrously generous.

Jason's dance seemed to include an awful lot of Kristyna twirling around. I personally liked it less than Harry McFly's, and am not convinced that he's got what it takes to be a really good dancer.

NorfolkNChance · 01/10/2011 18:58

So far I'm loving Russell, Rory & Jason

lucjam · 01/10/2011 18:58

32 yipee!

PierceDeere · 01/10/2011 18:59

Oohh!
Go, Jason!

Maybe they reel Kylie in for the finale.

ilove · 01/10/2011 18:59

Cor!!! Who'd a thunk it!!!

bebeballroom · 01/10/2011 18:59

Is it me or were the other pro girls looking slightly miffed?! Hmm Love Jason!

DuffyMoon · 01/10/2011 19:00

I liked Anita Dobson too from last night

bebeballroom · 01/10/2011 19:02

So far loving, Jason, Harry, Russell & Anita.

Ariesgirl · 01/10/2011 19:02

ZOE BALL? ZOE BALL? ZOE BALL? WTF? Where is Claudia? Angry

Ariesgirl · 01/10/2011 19:02

Tess's lippie looks as though one of her kids has put it on.

DuffyMoon · 01/10/2011 19:03

i think she left for some reason

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CaveMum · 01/10/2011 19:03

Disappointed we didn't get to see the Pros dance this week.

Oh well, see you all back here next week - can't wait, Salsa is what I started with so I shall be more critical than usual!

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Ariesgirl · 01/10/2011 19:03

(three cans of beers in and I'm realising that perhaps the entire nation except me knew that Zoe was doing It Takes Two :()

AnyoneButLulu · 01/10/2011 19:04

Claudia had a baby very recently so she can't do a 5 days a week live show yet, but she will be doing the live Sunday results show (shell be Tess while Tess is Bruce IYSWIM).

Ariesgirl · 01/10/2011 19:05

Oh thank goodness Thank you Lulu

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CaveMum · 01/10/2011 19:05

Claudia is on maternity leave, but I think she is doing the results show.

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RedBlanket · 01/10/2011 19:07

Yay Jason's not terrible!

Claudia isn't doing ITT as she's just has a baby.

Suckstobeme · 01/10/2011 19:11

Is Nancy drunk?

RedBlanket · 01/10/2011 19:23

Paired with Anton = you're rubbish.

CeliaFate · 01/10/2011 19:58

Jason - very intense. He's in it to win it.
Alex- I thought they were harsh
Harry - technically good but no fire or passion yet
Rory - Not bad at all
Edwina - NEXT!
Chelsea - not a bad dancer, it's just a shame I want to rip my ears off when she speaks. How the hell is she an actor when she can't enunciate luvvie?
Nancy - Oh good God - I though Jo Wood was unstable on her pins. Can she walk and chew gum at the same time?

PotPourri · 01/10/2011 21:50

Chealsee will win as long as she keeps getting better and posher imo.

Lulu last night was a riot.
I really liked Edwina tonight.

Wot is that bird like fawning all over Jason D? Embarassing and a bit uncomfortable as he seems to be reciprocating. No likely brewing infidelity vibes

mycatsaysach · 01/10/2011 22:28

are they not going to mention jason has danced in a west end musical then?? he was in priscilla wasn't he?

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CaveMum · 01/10/2011 22:40

Dancing in the West End, while it will demonstrate musicality and a sense of rhythm, is nothing like trying to dance ballroom/Latin.

In my experience, I've been amazed at just how complex ballroom, in particular, is. You have to be so precise, it's all about having your feet and body in exactly the right place at the right time, room allignmemts, etc.

What they dance on SCD is a cabaret version of ballroom/latin, it's not the real thing!

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