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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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RedBlanket · 30/09/2011 21:59

Woohoo, go Jason

SeenButNotHeard · 30/09/2011 21:59

Nice to feel that I watched with someone (dh has hidden himself away in the shed!)
See you all tomorrow (as long as you don't mind a non-Bruce lover joining you Wink)

Petisa · 30/09/2011 21:59

prob won't make it tomorrow as will have baby and pre-schooler on the rampage. shame it wasn't this time every week Sad Night all!

vinegarpuss · 30/09/2011 22:00

nite nite - same time same place tomorrowwww.mumsnet.com/te/wine.gif

ballinderrymum · 30/09/2011 22:01

i'll be recording it so i'll be behind you all, but i'll have a read through it while i'm watching later

AnyoneButLulu · 30/09/2011 22:03

Oh no, I'm late to the party. Took too long changing back to Special Strictly Name, (tricky on an iPhone) and then DS woke up and came downstairs and spilled my Wine!!!

I think Russell may be here for some time. Dan wasn't as bad as I feared, Holly was competent but dull, Robbie is also going to treat us to a succession of camp classics. And if that's what Lulu is like after 3 weeks training, what's she going to be like next week when she's only had 1 week to learn the steps? Shock

LineRunner · 30/09/2011 22:05

AnyonebutLulu, Do you remember, she sang with the Rolling Stones?

Skillbo · 30/09/2011 22:11

Lovely stuff - not sure if I'll be on whilst it's on but will definitely catch up later..

And Seenbutnotheard - you are not alone with your Brucie hate, I end up shouting 'Shut Up Bruce' almost every time he opens his mouth!

hifi · 30/09/2011 23:53

did you notice russells huge package?

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CaveMum · 01/10/2011 07:29

Oops, it's only just occurred to me that I called this thread "Strictly Come Dancing 2012"! Got a tad ahead of myself there, whoops!

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HarrietJones · 01/10/2011 09:32

Lulu was awful

SeenButNotHeard · 01/10/2011 10:37

Funny CaveMum I did not even notice Grin

Pinot · 01/10/2011 10:58

So sorry I missed this thread last night! I love SCD.

LetUsPrey · 01/10/2011 13:40

Quick thread hijack please. After much advice and assistance on the other SCD thread, I bought a pair of Bloch tap shoes. They're bloody brilliant and very very tappy.

Step forwards with a twirl CaveMum, Insomnia11, Silverfrog and Dunlurking for sequin-filled thanks!

Hijack over. Thanks.

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CaveMum · 01/10/2011 13:44

Glad you got sorted LetUsPrey Grin

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Dunlurking · 01/10/2011 16:01

Oooh so pleased you like them LetUsPrey. Did you manage to get them on e-bay or buy new? How did the sizing work out?

As you were, hijack over!

Dumfounded by Lulu's performance last night (and by Russell's, but in a good way).

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CaveMum · 01/10/2011 18:04

Where are you all??!! It's on again!

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CaptainMartinCrieff · 01/10/2011 18:06

What now?? Why so early??
Can't watch it now about to put DS in the bath and them to bed... I will have to catch it on iplayer.

HazeltheMcWitch · 01/10/2011 18:08

Probably everyone is out of the room, avoiding Brucey's 'jokes'.

McFly = budget airline. Hahahahahahaha.

Poor Harry, he just could not summon up the required indulgent smile. Luckily we had Tess to fawn over the old fool.

Harry will be fab, right?

bebeballroom · 01/10/2011 18:08

I'm here!!! On laptop tonight!! Excuse any typos, I'm soo excited I can't control my fingers!!

bebeballroom · 01/10/2011 18:09

Dodgy hands?! Hmm Maybe?! (I am no expert)

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CaveMum · 01/10/2011 18:10

Harry - still a tad stiff, bent knees at times and hands need work. But pretty good. That Cha Cha Cha actually contained a decent number of proper CCC steps!

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Gigondas · 01/10/2011 18:12

Enough bruce with the Craig jokes - shame Its not him going at end of series

Harry made a really good attempt and was great for first week

bebeballroom · 01/10/2011 18:12

Think it's nerves, really think he is one to watch!!

bebeballroom · 01/10/2011 18:14

Good score for week one!