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SCD19#2 — Last Partnerships Formed, Training Begins and the First Live Show

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PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 07/09/2019 20:15

First thread here.

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GarethSouthgatesWaistcoat · 07/09/2019 21:52

I think his partner saw herself as the next Alesha. I think she had potential (ringah background?) and Graziano badly let her down!

salsamad · 07/09/2019 22:05

Where was Anneka Rice in the group dance?
I had recorded it and have watched it back twice and she definitely did not take part - just appeared in shot at the very end after dancing was over?? Where was she?
Kelvin Fletcher (he used to play Andy in Emmerdale) is in the press as already practicing and is due to take over from the injured Jamie.

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PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 07/09/2019 22:08

They don't have to do lifts I suppose — the only one that they're a really key part of is the American Smooth (and the showdance, but that's looking a long way ahead!). I know AT and Charleston usually have them, but I think you could get away with "assisted jumps". I was more worried about quick hand changes in the Latin — his hands looked as if he might not have that much movement in his wrists and fingers. We'll see though — sportsmen are always competitive and I'm sure he'll find a way to work around any issues.

Do any of you watch Born to be Different? I think Zoe in that has the same condition.

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salsamad · 07/09/2019 22:10

GarethSouthgatesWaistcoat
Oh god I hope you are right about Artem 🙏🏼.
I would love to see him back as he was my absolute favourite.

KurriKawari · 07/09/2019 22:35

The pro dancers all seem "new" even those who have been there for a while. Karen and Jeannette from the women, Anton, KFG and Alijaz from the men. All the others have done 1-2 series only. Would happily have Gorka, Artem and Brenda back.

thenightsky · 07/09/2019 22:46

Pretty sure Anneka didn't take part in the group dance. She was in a very noticeable bright blue dress at the end, but I didn't see her actually dancing.

ChicCroissant · 07/09/2019 22:50

Anneka had a bad fall at some point (not dancing) so perhaps she didn't do the group dance due to injury.

Graziano's partner was Vick Hope last year, apparently Gorka and Graziano are not the right height for the contestants this year.

Karen is the longest-serving female professional now. Artem has just been dumped from Dancing with the Stars at short notice, I'm not missing him tbh.

ConfCall · 07/09/2019 22:51

Will Zoe be presenting ITT? She’ll be very busy if so, now that she has the R2 breakfast show.

GarethSouthgatesWaistcoat · 07/09/2019 23:23

I heard her and Rylan are doing two days each and one day together on ITT? Not sure how accurate that is!

4forkssake · 07/09/2019 23:25

Apparently Zoe & Rylan are sharing the ITT show this year. Chris definitely for the win - he is a 'sand dancer' after all

callmeadoctor · 07/09/2019 23:30

Rylan is doing 2 days (both recorded the same day) and Zoe 2 days (one with Ian Waite of course!!). They are both doing the Friday show.

ElspethFlashman · 07/09/2019 23:40

Christ, Bruno really can't dance at all. That was embarrassing. I mean Craig's a bit dodgy too but at least he can do kicks. Bruno looked like he was stoned and had wandered into the wrong party.

ElspethFlashman · 07/09/2019 23:48

I don't really mind Antons patter. It's just his routine. He knows the score, that one. He gets a duffer more often than not, but he K ows if he's self deprecating the Mums will love him. I was absolutely convinced he'd get Anneka and clearly, so was he. Does he really care about making it to December though? Probably not. It's not like he's out of a job if his celeb gets booted. He still does the pro routines and let's face it, he has small kids and other irons in the fire. Possibly, getting to December, only to not actually win, is probably more effort than its worth.

And tbh for all that people say he's past it, I don't think some of the younger pros are all that much better than him. Graziano looked well ropey tonight!

NumbersStation · 07/09/2019 23:51

bubblegum I thought your wee draco boy looked more like an albino Bobby Norris.... He was in the camera more than Neil which is worthy of the glitterball in itself...

I'm a gal who is into blokes but jesus, Karen H looks amazing

I was half hoping Artem would be back but I'm afraid he now seems to have comedy teeth and I might not find him as hot as Karen...

NumbersStation · 07/09/2019 23:58

Had a little bit of a snort at Kat and KFG getting unpilfs.

2004bestyear · 08/09/2019 00:04

Kelvin Fletcher has been announced as Jamie's replacement

peachgreen · 08/09/2019 01:15

I wonder if Anton being chucked a contestant with some actual potential this year was part of the deal struck when they didn't make him a judge. He certainly wanted it and has been hanging on for it for a good while now!

TitsInAbsentia · 08/09/2019 01:22

I saw Artem on some farm programme, dont' recall comedy teeth - am about to google!

I hope Kelvin is good, I want to see plenty of Oti this series!

SunshineCake · 08/09/2019 07:48

Unpilfs?

Theromanempire · 08/09/2019 08:04

Wtf does unpilfs mean??

ChessieFL · 08/09/2019 08:13

I assume PILF is partner I’d like to fuck so unpilf would be the opposite!

ThursdayLastWeek · 08/09/2019 08:14

Hello my lovely Strictly friends!

I was watching last night but couldn’t remember my MN password so couldn’t log in to chat to you all.

ThursdayLastWeek · 08/09/2019 08:19

I’m pleased to see Graziano not in it this year, and as much as I like Gorka he doesn’t ever seem to have bought the best out in his partners.

Alex Scott and Neil Jones are currently my favourites.
I think David James and Nadya are going to be a car crash, her choreography has been dated every series.

I love how Naughty Katya and Shagger KFG have been given the potential duffers in middle age - doubt that’s a coincidence Grin

It’s a shame Jamie Laing has to pull out, he’s been pretty funny on a podcast I like and his moves looked alright in the group dance.

I think I’ve seen enough Oti on my tv now.

And I totally agree about how terrible Bruno’s dancing was!

ThursdayLastWeek · 08/09/2019 08:20

Oh sorry, I just saw the unpilfs comment re: Katya and Kev Grin much more succinct than me!

Namechange3007 · 08/09/2019 08:22

Yes I'm pleased no Graziano as he was rubbish just saw him in the car bit so presumed he was getting a partner.