Strictly 2022 Thread 2 - Who's your favourite...

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Hello folks,
Last one filled up and I was surprised another hadn't been started for a while.

First thoughts:
I like this year's cohort and I recognise a few faces.

• Jayde reminds me of Dawn French. Wasn't expecting her to be paired with Karen.

• Carlos and Vito will be interesting to watch in their debut. Molly went to Sylvia Young Theatre, so she could be a ringer.

• I've seen Jowita in The Greatest Dancer and she was phenomenal. Hamza looks like he'll be good fun.

• Luba looked amazing during John Legend's performance and it's a shame that neither her celebs went very far. Maybe she's better suited to dancing in the background.

• When Helen Skelton mentioned needing someone who could understand a northern accent, I immediately guessed it was Gorka.

• Ellie and Johannes look good together. She's absolutely delighted with him, and I hope we get to watch them for a good while.

• Matt Goss seems rather subdued, but I think he'll have a good work ethic and deliver a good performance.

Ok, so we have found Shirley's annual perve then?

In fairness, Tyler decided to suck up to Shirl yesterday

Tyler would have looked good with Nadiya

Diane is doing all the dancing.

Didnt realize Tyler was so big!

I really like Diane - would love this pair to go far, he has great potential, not bad for first shot at ballroom!

Watching on catch up so a little behind. - enjoyed the reveal show although Gio is our favourite and Ritchie was my most annoying celebrity so not happy although winning Pros usually end up with a duff partner - mind you I expect Gio will be relishing the challenge

Kay looked amazing butfelt sorry for Kai

I'm sure I will have lots of favourites after tonight

Ellie's song is a catchy one

Not sure that was an American smooth, but it as gorgeous, loved the lift!

I wish they’d bring back the old format when the first week half the couples did a waltz and the other half a cha cha cha. And ice versa the second week. So much better.

Agree and its too wafty

Sweet Jesus, thought Dianne was going to be a goner in that lift

He was a bit shit. I expected more.

I thought for a second she would come down on her head

Yes, I think this every year.

That was a bit bland. I have good hopes for them, though.

That lift- legs spread, spinning, giving the old John Lewis a good airing.

So angelic.

I liked that.

Really? I thought she had to save herself there

Shirl looks fab, but that jumpsuit has given Tess an enormo-crotch.

Oh Shirley.

(Sorry, am online and therefore probably a few minutes behind so disagreeing with Shirl at how safe a pair of hands Ty has!)

Ah Jesus Shirley... it was not worth a 7 ffs

Shitley rides again… Has she been on the sherry?

Shirley Loves Tyler 😍

I’m looking forward to this, I love Jayde. She’s hilarious.