The celebrity lineup for series eight of Strictly Come Dancing has been announced.
Heading up the bill are Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams, Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe and movie star Jimi Mistry.
This year's soap stars hitting the dancefloor include ex-Corrie actress Tina O'Brien and EastEnders duo Scott Maslen and Kara Tointon.
Rugby player Gavin Henson, The Good Life actress Felicity Kendall, ex-Blue Peter star Matt Baker and Holby City's Patsy Kensit, who had all been strongly rumoured to be taking part, have also been confirmed.
Completing the list are surprise additions DJ Goldie, TV magician Paul Daniels, ex-England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and comedian and psychologist Pamela Stephenson.
The eighth run of the reality show will also include a new set, which features a 9m x 14m dancefloor, three glitterballs and six new spherical chandeliers, 300m of red velvet drapes and 1250m of LED lighting.
Strictly returns with a special red carpet launch show, hosted by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly, on Saturday at 6.25pm on BBC One. During the show, the 14 celebrities will be introduced to their professional partners for the first time.
I wouldn't call Goldie a surprise, he's been rumoured for a couple of weeks now....otherwise the others were surprises today.
Dunno if this has been posted already but Chris Hollins did a special report for The One Show earlier - has a quick chat with a few of the contestants behind the scenes and a sneaky peek at the new set.
I knew I should have gone and stood around outside the main gate!:( I didn't go because it was raining - sounds as if loads of other people had the same idea.
How can people who applied for tickets for Strictly just not bother to turn up! I think I'll email them and suggest that next time they contact all those who live in the area to fill up the empty seats rather than BBC staff lol.:D
I think the :mad: smiley is even more appropriate than the smiley!!!
Some of us were willing to fly over to attend the show, yet they managed to give tickets out to people who clearly don't care that much. I hope those who didn't have a valid reason for not going are ashamed at the many true fans they've now annoyed.
Pictures from last night's Comfort Prima High Street Fashion Awards in London - Karen Hardy, Camilla Dallerup, Brendan Cole. Karen looks fab, not sure about Camilla's socks.
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Or only 12 as I pointed out when adding this link to the other thread...still 2 missing!?!?
See my post above obviously at the same time.
There are 14 on that list, read the article including the first paragraph :rolleyes:
The BBC Twitter person was not a happy bunny and I dont blame them really even though we have had a great day.
I wouldn't call Goldie a surprise, he's been rumoured for a couple of weeks now....otherwise the others were surprises today.
Not a bad line-up at all imo
http://frankieandcloverstrictly.blogspot.com/
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Short interviews with Tina Scott and Jimi oh and Anton too
Tina has GCSE Dance :eek: I didnt know you could take dance at GCSE
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11229025
The One Show Guide to Dazzling Dancing
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1310379/As-Goldie-joins-BBCs-Strictly-Come-Dancing-escape-troubled-roots.html
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s104/strictly-come-dancing/news/a275167/baker-tointon-tipped-for-strictly-glory.html
http://frankieandcloverstrictly.blogspot.com/
Last year, it predicted a Joe & Kristina win - let's see if we can do better this year!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1310667/Strictly-Come-Dancing-2010-Pro-dancers-saying-I-hope-I-gazelle-carthorse--Who-CAN-talking-about.html
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/strictly_come_dancing/3132503/Beeb-fill-Strictly-audience-with-staff-after-fans-with-free-tickets-snub-it.html
How can people who applied for tickets for Strictly just not bother to turn up!
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/strictly_come_dancing/3132539/Paul-Daniels-looks-weary-as-he-trains-for-Strictly-Come-Dancing.html
I think the :mad: smiley is even more appropriate than the
Some of us were willing to fly over to attend the show, yet they managed to give tickets out to people who clearly don't care that much. I hope those who didn't have a valid reason for not going are ashamed at the many true fans they've now annoyed.
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