I'm also beginning to believe that Natalie Gumede will be a no-show. We were all rather confident about her a few months ago, but the rumours (if there were any) have completely died down now that we're starting to find rumours with more evidence behind them. That, and if she was in, the average height of the female cast would be around ten foot tall.
That was back in November last year when a few of the Aussie papers said she and Shane were going to be on next years show.
Unlikely, but as it's a name I thought I'd stick her in (although I'm inclined to believe she & Shane may be doing the ITV knock off, which is couples orientated!)
Natalie Gumede is looking less likely too. Unfortunately, her name hasn't been mentioned at all recently- but only 4 names are being mentioned a lot at the moment (Dave, Teri, Abbey & Rebecca) so there are still a lot casting places available. Donna Air's name seems to have been dropped to, something that only occurred after the Abbey rumours started, so maybe they got their token "pretty blonde one" and have Donna as a spare!
I'm also beginning to believe that Natalie Gumede will be a no-show. We were all rather confident about her a few months ago, but the rumours (if there were any) have completely died down now that we're starting to find rumours with more evidence behind them. That, and if she was in, the average height of the female cast would be around ten foot tall.
It's probably for the best Vincent is out- he'd have to have danced on stilts otherwise!
James Martin was lovely- a real trier and not a bad dancer at the end of it.
Other chefs who I think could be considered are Ainsley and Jean-Christophe Novelli.
I thought Ainsley had turned it down.
I think the problem with chefs is unless they're retired or on a career break it would be difficult for them to fit it in. I'm not sure what the case was for James Martin but I remember one of the problems Karen had with Gary was fitting the training in around his hectic schedule.
In terms of the "chef, cook, food writer, chief heater-upper" debate, I think they were putting all their foodie eggs in a Paul Hollywood shaped basket, and then he selfishly got divorced and decided he couldn't spare the time (I jest)
Hence them looking to other BBC foodie people and giving them a go. We can thank Heavens for small mercies they didn't get round to Gregg & John from Masterchef (but I would PAY to see them dance a Rumba on Steppin' Out. Couples and all..."
I expect at least 1 non-white celebrity (aren't BBC legally obliged to include a variation in race as part of it's diversity laws?), a pop singer, someone famous for non showbizzy reasons (maybe an ex MP, author, journalist?), a Daytime star (ITV or otherwise), someone who's already done a special and an EastEnder.
In terms of the "chef, cook, food writer, chief heater-upper" debate, I think they were putting all their foodie eggs in a Paul Hollywood shaped basket, and then he selfishly got divorced and decided he couldn't spare the time (I jest)
I agree that they were relying on Paul Hollywood for their housewives' vote/foodie contestant, although I'm not sure any housewives in the country like him at the moment so that plan was crumbled. (pun intended, of course)
Didn't he pull out of Let's Dance at the last minute this year?
I agree that they were relying on Paul Hollywood for their housewives' vote/foodie contestant, although I'm not sure any housewives in the country like him at the moment so that plan was crumbled. (pun intended, of course)
Didn't he pull out of Let's Dance at the last minute this year?
Yes! He and Jelly Wallace both signed up but dropped out, according to Unreality TV.
There's always a chance he might do it, but it'd look a bit callous to dump your wife and then spend 4 months dressed in spandex dancing with a sexy Russian/ Lithuanian/ Australian lady.
In terms of the "chef, cook, food writer, chief heater-upper" debate, I think they were putting all their foodie eggs in a Paul Hollywood shaped basket, and then he selfishly got divorced and decided he couldn't spare the time (I jest)
Hence them looking to other BBC foodie people and giving them a go. We can thank Heavens for small mercies they didn't get round to Gregg & John from Masterchef (but I would PAY to see them dance a Rumba on Steppin' Out. Couples and all..."
Well I'm just grateful that Gregg or John are not in the line up - I do wonder why they've never been included though especially as Gregg was putting himself forward a few years ago and they are in a hit tv series.
Well I'm just grateful that Gregg or John are not in the line up - I do wonder why they've never been included though especially as Gregg was putting himself forward a few years ago and they are in a hit tv series.
The only thing I can think is that their might be clashing issues with schedules?
As odious as he appears to be, he's on one of the BBC's highest rated non-drama shows, and has openly said he'll do it.
I just get Dom Littlewood vibes from him, and am still not quite over his participation yet!
Imagine his endless similes of how learning the Cha-Cha-Cha is like making a sticky toffee pudding. I never thought I'd say this, but thank god for Dave Myers.
I know it was your usual 'in your face X Factor' article and Tulisa won't be on like rumoured, but I could see her wanting to be on if she was asked. She's good friends with Chelsee Healey and could probably be convinced,
I think the Beeb go for... higher standards, though.
Imagine his endless similes of how learning the Cha-Cha-Cha is like making a sticky toffee pudding. I never thought I'd say this, but thank god for Dave Myers.
Or Gregg's inane grin during the performances - it's bad enough whenever I go to certain website and see it on that weight watchers advert
I think the problem with chefs is unless they're retired or on a career break it would be difficult for them to fit it in. I'm not sure what the case was for James Martin but I remember one of the problems Karen had with Gary was fitting the training in around his hectic schedule.
From what I understand, it was either James' agent or PA who accepted the invitation for him to take part in the show without his knowledge and by the time he found out it was too late to back out. I do know though that he was far from happy about being included as he wasn't a big fan of reality TV.
From what I understand, it was either James' agent or PA who accepted the invitation for him to take part in the show without his knowledge and by the time he found out it was too late to back out. I do know though that he was far from happy about being included as wasn't a big fan of reality TV.
It seems it turned out ok for him - I think it raised his profile and he got some more tv gigs because of it.
Its difficult with 3 new female pros, I guess none of them could really be put with a more challenging celeb. I do not know his hight but from what I see Dave is too short for Natalie. I think he would not work with Ola somehow, rather like Artem and Holly not quite working out. Unfortunatly I really did not take to Karen last year and as I like Dave I do not want that pairing ( I am looking forward to being wrong over Karen) So Kristina and Dave it will be and should work she can do some good fun numbers
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That was back in November last year when a few of the Aussie papers said she and Shane were going to be on next years show.
Unlikely, but as it's a name I thought I'd stick her in (although I'm inclined to believe she & Shane may be doing the ITV knock off, which is couples orientated!)
Natalie Gumede is looking less likely too. Unfortunately, her name hasn't been mentioned at all recently- but only 4 names are being mentioned a lot at the moment (Dave, Teri, Abbey & Rebecca) so there are still a lot casting places available. Donna Air's name seems to have been dropped to, something that only occurred after the Abbey rumours started, so maybe they got their token "pretty blonde one" and have Donna as a spare!
If he was being billed on here as a rhythmic gymnast then I'd expect the hoo-har, but not if he was being billed as a chef.
It's probably for the best Vincent is out- he'd have to have danced on stilts otherwise!
I thought Ainsley had turned it down.
I think the problem with chefs is unless they're retired or on a career break it would be difficult for them to fit it in. I'm not sure what the case was for James Martin but I remember one of the problems Karen had with Gary was fitting the training in around his hectic schedule.
I think we'll have Abbey and Anneka (with Rebecca as a possible, and Teri depending on your boundaries of 'tall') for the tall women.
Hence them looking to other BBC foodie people and giving them a go. We can thank Heavens for small mercies they didn't get round to Gregg & John from Masterchef (but I would PAY to see them dance a Rumba on Steppin' Out. Couples and all..."
Teri Hatcher, 48, Actress
Abbey Clancy, 27, Model
Rebecca Adlington, 24, Swimmer
Dave Myers, 56, Chef
So, I think we've still got a lot of stuff to fill for the next month!
Didn't you want to agree to disagree earlier?
I didn't expect a simple correction/explanation to create a hoo-har.
Teri Hatcher & Pasha Kovalev
Abbey Clancy & Brendan Cole
Rebecca Adlington & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dave Myers & Kristina Rihanoff
How I'd pair them!
I expect at least 1 non-white celebrity (aren't BBC legally obliged to include a variation in race as part of it's diversity laws?), a pop singer, someone famous for non showbizzy reasons (maybe an ex MP, author, journalist?), a Daytime star (ITV or otherwise), someone who's already done a special and an EastEnder.
I agree that they were relying on Paul Hollywood for their housewives' vote/foodie contestant, although I'm not sure any housewives in the country like him at the moment so that plan was crumbled. (pun intended, of course)
Didn't he pull out of Let's Dance at the last minute this year?
:D:D
Yes please to Anneka! Have I said that before? Yes I have!
I did, until you brought up the 'petty' part again. That I stand by.
Let's just leave at that he makes a lot of food and eats a lot, too.
Yes! He and Jelly Wallace both signed up but dropped out, according to Unreality TV.
There's always a chance he might do it, but it'd look a bit callous to dump your wife and then spend 4 months dressed in spandex dancing with a sexy Russian/ Lithuanian/ Australian lady.
The only thing I can think is that their might be clashing issues with schedules?
As odious as he appears to be, he's on one of the BBC's highest rated non-drama shows, and has openly said he'll do it.
I just get Dom Littlewood vibes from him, and am still not quite over his participation yet!
And I stand by that I'm not being 'petty' - I'm being accurate
Yes David certainly likes his food on that we can agree
I think part of his 'story' on Strictly if he does it will be his weight loss.
Those are the sort of vibes I get from him Maybe the production team have got those vibes too? He just comes across as really unsavoury.
I think the Beeb go for... higher standards, though.
Or Gregg's inane grin during the performances - it's bad enough whenever I go to certain website and see it on that weight watchers advert
From what I understand, it was either James' agent or PA who accepted the invitation for him to take part in the show without his knowledge and by the time he found out it was too late to back out. I do know though that he was far from happy about being included as he wasn't a big fan of reality TV.
uhhm.. did someone a few pages back say something about snobbishness?