Strictly Come Dancing 2021 Official Thread

[Antony Moxey]

So we’ve had four new pros named and the first three of the celebs. As per norms I’ve never heard of them but hoping to recognise my usual half the field by the time they’re all announced.

The biggest plus though should be Anton replacing Bruno as one of the judges for the series.

Keeeeeeeeeep dancing!

[AlexRS2782]

Forgot it was already that time of year - not long to go.

First 3 confirmed as:

Tom Fletcher - part of the band McFly (same band as Harry Judd who won in '11) - wife Giovanna won I'm A Celeb last year.
Robert Webb - Peep Show, Mitchell & Webb, etc, etc.
AJ Odudu - Presenter (TV & Radio) on a number of celeb / reality shows including The Voice, Big Brother (Bit On The Side), etc.

As mentioned on last years thread, Janette Manrara also takes over the ITT presenting role from Zoe Ball & as you say also a few new pros in too either as main / background dancers.

Looks like it should be back to the usual full length run, rather than the shortened one we had last year due to CV restrictions.

Edited by AlexRS2782 on Wednesday 4th August 21:32

[cuprabob]

AlexRS2782 said:

Looks like it should be back to the usual full length run, rather than the shortened one we had last year due to CV restrictions.

Edited by AlexRS2782 on Wednesday 4th August 21:32

Not going to Blackpool though.

[AlexRS2782]

Yeah that's a bit of a shame but it's been hinted they might decide to do a "Blackpool Themed" weekend in place of going there.

TBH I can see why they decided not to take the risk of trying to organise something there. With the amount of costs in planning / booking / organising, etc, only to end up having to cancel it all if BoJo flip-flops once again on what evidently is / isn't going to be allowed come that weekend.

Edit - found a link on one of the fan sites saying that both the show bosses & those responsible for the Tower Ballroom agreed a few months ago that it wouldn't be feasible due to uncertainty over what future Covid measures may, or may not, be nearer the end of the year.

[AlexRS2782]

4th revealed earlier:

John Whaite - TV Chef & won Bake Off in 2012. Confirmed as being one half of this series all male dance partnership.

[julianm]

That recent announcement reminded me of this, from a long time ago:
https://youtu.be/Byl59PYCkT0?t=1612

[Clockwork Cupcake]

AlexRS2782 said:

TBH I can see why they decided not to take the risk of trying to organise something there. With the amount of costs in planning / booking / organising, etc, only to end up having to cancel it all if BoJo flip-flops once again on what evidently is / isn't going to be allowed come that weekend.

Edit - found a link on one of the fan sites saying that both the show bosses & those responsible for the Tower Ballroom agreed a few months ago that it wouldn't be feasible due to uncertainty over what future Covid measures may, or may not, be nearer the end of the year.

Yes, that seems very sensible. As you say, there just isn't the stability at the moment.

[AlexRS2782]

Number 5 - Rhys Stephenson - presenter / actor on a number of CBBC shows.

[wastedyouth86]

Ahhhh why can’t this be killed off like x factor! The show has had its time and is just so repetitive.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

wastedyouth86 said:

Ahhhh why can’t this be killed off like x factor! The show has had its time and is just so repetitive.

Nobody is forcing you to watch it.

[Japveesix]

Ace that Robert Webb is doing it although I would have much preferred to watch David Mitchell trying to dance!

Do t really know the others but I'm sure I'll enjoy the series and hopefully it'll be a bit more normal than last years!

[cuprabob]

Sara Davies from Dragon's Den is latest entry.

[MrsMiggins]

wastedyouth86 said:

Ahhhh why can’t this be killed off like x factor! The show has had its time and is just so repetitive.

I guess you're not a fan of sport either? That 100m race is so repetitive - they just run in a straight line!

[strummerville]

wastedyouth86 said:

Ahhhh why can’t this be killed off like x factor! The show has had its time and is just so repetitive.

What we need and expect is a review of the programme every week, telling us how crap is has now become and was much better in the past.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

AlexRS2782 said:

one half of this series all male dance partnership.

So predictable.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

So predictable.

So is your comment

[cuprabob]

Dan Walker and Katie McGlynn announced

[Truckosaurus]

I am aware of 4 of the 8 contestants so far, so that's better than usual already.

Strictly and the 9pm BBC4 subtitled dramas are the only Saturday evening tv I watch, so looking forward to it as always.

Any news on when the pairing announcements show is on?

[Antony Moxey]

Yay, first one I’ve heard of! Boo, it’s Dan Walker, an insufferable twerp who treats the news as though he’s presenting CBBS. I’m sure there’s better still to come (please!).

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Clockwork Cupcake said:

LaurasOtherHalf said:

So predictable.

So is your comment

I don’t think I have a shrug big enough for that come back

I’m sure if someone were bored enough to look you could find plenty of us posting how the lesbian dancing partners were a simple entry for the full blown men’s event this year.

I presume next year it’ll be a transvestite pairing and from there? Who knows, I’m not up with the latest attention seeking sexual fad.

Are we to presume the other gay dancers are to feel put out by not having a male partner unlike the chosen one? What is the common reason we’re supposed to give for the gay dancing again?