Strictly 2025 : Warm Up Chat

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Thought I’d sound the KLAXON and round everyone up for some Strictly chat about possible/rumoured contestants. They usually start announcing soon!

I’ve heard Dani Dyer, Stacey Solomon, Ashley Cain and Tom Parker Bowles

Oh I.assumed she was official it was me who posted, maybe I.misunderstood and it's just rumour.

No one is confirmed by the BBC as yet, though the Mirror could well be on the money

On YouTube the channel Mr Strictly has posted that announcements start as of tomorrow on the One Show

GET IN!

https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/2093484/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-2025-line-up-announcement/amp

Placemarking for the announcements starting tomorrow 🙌🏾

Me too

How exciting!

Morning all we have a Gladiator
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/strictly-come-dancing-harry-aikines-aryeetey-aka-nitro

I think Harry will be good and will fit right in. I know he's already done the Christmas special, but I don't usually count those.

He's also been on Celebrity Masterchef with Vito, so he's already got a friend there too.

Yes i saw him on Masterchef, i always think in going to enjoy Christmas Strictly but never do i deleted the recording last year so missed him on it.

I never watch strictly Christmas as such a busy time of year.

Yay the announcements have started! Oh of all of the gladiators I quite like Harry. Comes across well in interviews. Glad it’s not that gobby one who makes it all about himself.

also don’t really watch the Christmas specials. By Christmas Day rolls round I’m a bit Strictlyed out and it’s always on when I have had one too many Baileys and having a post lunch snooze

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I swerve the Christmas Strictly too. It's the worst bits of Strictly and the worst bits of Christmas all rolled into one! 🤦🏻‍♂️

I used to think it would be cosy and whatnot it is just irritating!

Also a dodger of the Xmas show

I wonder if having had Harry announced by Media Centre this morning - whether we’ll get two new names on The One Show or whether one of those on The One Show is Harry. 🤔

Was also wondering this

I don't watch the Christmas show either.

I think part of the enjoyment of Strictly is getting to know the participants over the weeks and seeing how they develop. If they do!

spoilers

He won't get Nancy then as they were paired at Xmas (street commercial).

He came across well, had some rhythm, not much hip action but a gentle giant.

• Nice bloke, can do amazing lifts

• Will be hard to dress (huge arms) and get into hold. Hope they won't objectify him too much.

Hope they won’t objectify him too much

Depends if he’s Shirley’s annual gushfest recipient

I imagine Vicky Gill on ITT will go on about his huge arms every time they talk about his costume.

He has a decent shot at it.
Has a cute daughter, go BabyWarz.
Is humble, has achieved a lot.
5ft 11.
Maybe one for Jowita or the newbie?
Recyclable music choices...
Pump up the volume
Giant (although I think that's another gladiator, Harry is Nitro)
Wild about Harry
Keep on running (He was a sprinter), Runnin', Gold
Fireball (with the normal gladiator outfit if reusing and a Powerball)
Fighter (with pugil sticks although these might be used in a Charleston, wouldn't put it past 'em!)

Half-naked, gladiator-themed paso/with proper gladiator outfit as he wore his nitro one at Xmas
Street for couples' choice
Salsa for lifts
Charleston for lifts

Ben Cohen was muscly?
Steve Backshall?
Gavin Henson?
Arnie's son went on DWTS and did about five routines.

This is why I appreciate you @SequinsandSoleros you like the finer details!

Gotta have a hobby!