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

Since when have they released partner info before the launch show?

I’m not sure Katya will get Nicola... have you seen her Instagram post of her disguised partner? Looks taller than Nicola.
I’m so looking forward to Strictly this year... just what we need.

I'm kind of looking forward to it but also not in case it all looks weird and reminds me that everything is shit at the moment!

@SoupDragon

Since when have they released partner info before the launch show?

I'd think this year would be easier to avoid spoilers since I don't think there was an audience!

I presume there might have been pictures of people taken if they've practised separately. And you could probably do some social media stalking of who follows who, but really they should have been told not to do that.

Well Mabel it was a large as telly (head shots of both) on The One Show yesterday, they're spoiling are they?

It's on at 7.50 if anybody wasn't sure. A bit later than I expected.

Still, plenty of time to have dinner and be ready with my G&T!

Signing in for tonight!

Will Oti have Jamie again?!??

Wahooooo!!! At long last...

That looks windy!

Hellooooo Sparklefans! Signing in....

Finally. I need some in my life.

I feel like it’s been 10 years since the final last year.

Nice to see them showcasing the singers a little bit.

Nice jamas Claud!

Where were the filming locations for the opening dance sequence? Thought I spotted Rye..

Here we go!!

Floating by in a waft of chiffon, sequins and baileys.

I have avoided everything so I can come in unfettered.

So only 3 judges?

Weirdest song choices ever
Free?
Until the rainbow burns the stars out of the sky?
Is it just me?

Claudia wearing a repurposed shower curtain

Tess wearing a repurposed Dalmatian

Motsi wearing a repurposed lampshade

What a weird atmosphere

Covid really has fucked everything hasn’t it

Wooohooo checking in again for 2020!

How will Tess do her "mauling of the contestants" routine?

Why is Tess not in an asymmetric frock?

Hurrah for Bill Bailey. I like him. He's very musical too.