Strictly 2020, Bubbles and no Bruno?

[Mrsemcgregor]

I’m not sure if there is a thread already, please direct me to it if there is!

It’s summer which means its the time of year I start musing about which celebs might be up for the glitter ball trophy this year! I was a bit worried we might not be getting a series this year but a quick google reassured me plans are in place.

So it looks like they are hoping for bubbles between the stars and professionals families, possibly weekly CV testing and temp checks. Hair, make up and costume to be done with PPE. Sounds like they could put on a fairly similar show to normal. No audience though, which will be weird. And I guess no gathering of contestants for the scores, which will be weird. Will the whole thing lack atmosphere?

www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/strictly-come-dancing-bosses-release-22221578

Full episode for fellow DWTS fans - watch it quick before it gets taken down!

Ah, producers again...Nelly didn't choose to dance to Nelly and (nicely) thought it was a bit weird dancing to his own song. That back flip though! Mog Justine was fab - has natural charisma and rhythm.

Thanks for the link @SequinsandStiIettos
Nelly seems quite normal!
Tyra is so me me me though. Very irritating

He does! I thought he came over nicely and immediately regretted taking the piss Tyra is Tyra but she will never be Tom. I think he got really thrown under the bus and i do hope he gets another presenting job or acting job somewhere (he was a cameo in a Netflix movie about a debating team iirc). Curious that Len is in London but wasn't asked to cover Bruno for a couple of months...maybe it's a contractual thing and he's still under contract in the States. The video was a bit cringey. If Bruno's transatlantic offerings will be like that too I wouldn't bother. I still think Tony Beak could have worked next to Shirley a) tension/fireworks b) blooming marvellous ha! ha! c) means only 1 seasoned to sit out with Marius d) he did a decent judging on a Pudsey one.
I like Derek but Mark Ballas might have been an interesting choice or even letting Tom do that side of the desk for this series. That would have been really cool.

Oh thanks sooo much for that article Sequins That's true Luuuuurve . Though actually quite sweet. I like Neil she's a lucky woman.

Do you know who the Strictly judges are?

She's got it baaaaadddd. Both dance, both have tats, she's brunette, both do insta crap/woodland shoot was...a choice. So my gaydar was broke then. In which case, that series must have been so incredibly hard for him and he deserves every happiness going.
I thought judges was just Craig, Motsi and Shirley - presumably on similar big long desk scenario and that Bruno would do a zoom/video from time to time being Bruno. He has already said he will not be commenting on the judging so I guess he will just talk about favourite bits likethey do on the results show normally while blowing kisses and falling off his chair stateside. His silver hair and less tan are a really good look for him though, much better than before.

His silver hair and less tan are a really good look for him though

Less tan??

Soup he's nearly the colour of the red \orange pic in the background

Mind you it could just be a technical hitch!

Dammit, link above has now been taken down. That was quick. In the video he looked less borange honest guv! Maybe it was the lighting...whereas in your pic he looks like Ronseal/Peter Andre back in the day.

people.com/tv/tyra-banks-suffers-minor-wardrobe-malfunction-as-she-makes-her-dwts-hosting-debut-on-premiere/

Or maybe not. He didn't seem quite as Donald but maybe I need to go to Barnard Castle

I was friends with JJ at school and he is an absolutely lovely man. I think he will be a popular contestant just for his sheer likability. He obviously has a good back story too.

Tonight.......tonight it all begins tonight !!!!!!!! I'm going to enjoy the repeats more than this year's 'show' !!!!!!

Very excited for tonight!

I've just put my tonic water in the fridge so I can have a G&T.

Cider in the fridge chez Sequins.not as classy as you lot
4 and a half hours to go and I will push that boat out and break open a Terry's chocolate orange.
I am rooting for JJ teddy I wonder what marines-themed music he's in for? Please not in the navy although I am a bit partial to macho man. Do we even get a movie week this year?

Very excited, strictly is my fave!

Yay! Katie You made it!
2 hours to go. Am off to the chippy.

Movie Best Of Bingo Card

Matt Baker as one of the first six movie-themed dancers (Austin Powers)
Tony Beak's teeth
Jay's Holy Jive
Gleb's rampant crab
Pasha Shrek

Feel free to add your own
Nerdy fact: there's 109 to choose from from official movie weeks not including if they go for generic Bonds from across the show etc
I am expecting a Bond montage, a Disney/Pixar montage and a superhero montage (Superman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman)
Yes, I am geeking out.

90 minutes even.
Will be interested if two of my favourites make it in.
Seann and Katya's Matrix paso and Will and Karen's Bollywood salsa.

109! Completely agree about the generic montages, there will be too many to choose from. I can't wait to see any forgotten gems that may have slipped my mind! I'm very excited.

I didnt realise it was on tonight so i am now beyond excited. Now i am on my own i can watch it with no distractions (apart from my hopefully sleeping toddler)

Here we go!!

Ed Balls, I forgot Ed!

Kevin's original idea was Stacey as Lara Croft.
The Mask was done by that bloke off Westlife with Karen first, no?

It's a bit bitty? I'd have liked to see some full dances I think