Strictly 2017 - Nearly Show-Time!

[CaveMum]

The couples have been announced and rehearsals have started. So strap on your dancing shoes, it's time for Strictly 2017 💃🏻🕺🏼

Well, er, Brian seems nice.

What song did Gemma dance too? Feels strange without Len but in a good way!

@ShirleyPhallus you win the thread

I'm pleased they're being more realistic with the marking so far. Last year they gave themselves nowhere to go.

Confused on the new emoji

Looks like a grey pumpkin to me

I've high hopes for Alexandra

She's completely hyper though!

I suspect Alexandra will be very good but I find her very irritating

Shirley wash your mouth out!

Ah Gorka. 10 from me

If you zoom screen it looks better, can tell it's sparkly then and a glitterball...

I want to dance the waltz with Gorka....sigh....dribble....

Very romantic waltz

Yes, Alexandra's gurning and false excitement is really annoying.

I give it 6

Oh, that was lovely. I have no idea about her footwork but the dance looked beautiful. And the singers did a good job.

That is the best dress Tess has worn for ever ....

There wasn't enough waltz in there for me really.

Hold needs to improve, but it is the first week I suppose. She's nice and musical though

Gorka's butt was a bit distracting, though.

I'm sure that had all the flaws Craig says, but I thought it was lovely, and a tiny bit sexy which makes a change. And what a lovely frock. I'd quite like to see her dance it again in the final with improved technique.

Oh, stop the crying, Alexandra.

Didn't notice Alexandra tbh

Hmmm....not sure about Tess' dress....

I'm sure that had all the flaws Craig says, but I thought it was lovely, and a tiny bit sexy which makes a change. And what a lovely frock. I'd quite like to see her dance it again in the final with improved technique.

Gemma was so nervous but I think she'll get better! Alexandra was good

Well, I'm not complaining about Gorka's bum, that goes without saying. Although I do generally think tails look better, there are exceptions