My Strictly II: What's Old Is New

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I think this is Attempt #4, now.

The last one I did was fun and all, but it was too 'simplistic' - this one will go back to the roots of the old series, and rightly so.

It will also go back to the old voting format that I used in Series 1, instead of the one I used in my last attempt.

I'll announce the cast over the course of next week, and the first live show will be on Saturday.

(this will finish.)
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  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    Back in June, our first cast of My Strictly was revealed. It featured a fun-loving thespian, a Grammy winner, and a fashion icon - as well as three celebrities who went on to appear in the real life Strictly!

    The drama began when, a mere three days after the cast was announced, a nerve-ridden Danielle Lineker pulled out of the line-up, stating personal issues, and was replaced by Atomic Kitten member, Jenny Frost.

    Also joining the panel this year was Spice Girls member, Mel B. Mel promised she would sharpen her tongue when judging the contestants, and that she did. Although, she scored Ben Cohen the first nine of the series in the debut week, and put him to the top of the leaderboard with newcomer Jenny Frost. Fern Britton was at the bottom of the leaderboard - with Johnny Ball, Christopher Biggins and Gyles Brandreth, in a tradition soon to be known as the 'Bad Bs'. Gyles was in the first bottom two, with footballer Jason Cundy, but was kept safe as the latter left.

    In the second week, Elizabeth Hurley had her breakthrough, Bruno said Fern Britton was 'as bland as a Lemar song', and Len somehow promised to burlesque dance with Ann Widdecombe. Dani Harmer surprisingly found herself in the bottom two, but survived over Cerys Matthews, who left.

    In week three, Ola got angry with Len over a 5 paddle, Mel scored Ben with the series' first 10, and Fern got into a temper, throwing her mic pack on the floor and screaming 'farce'! Oh yes, and Len & Ann burlesqued. But with Dani in the bottom two again, she was surprisingly against Reggie Yates, who left in the third week - just like DJ Spoony. Hmm..

    In week four, Fern went off like a flash, Kelly became a Dreamgirl for the night, and Dani matured with her first nine. And when it came down to a bottom two of Christopher Biggins and Elizabeth Hurley, you'd think it'd be obvious who stayed. But it was Biggins, as Elizabeth Hurley left in week four (which funnily enough, really peed off James).

    Week five was duel week for the first time in Strictly history. Len made Jenny safe over Kelly, as well as Christopher over (an angered) Fern, and a 10 saved Ben over Jodie. But this was to be Len's last appearance of the series - as he famously left the show, and didn't return, over a pay row! Shirley Ballas was chosen as his replacement. Week 6 finally saw the end of Tony Discipline, who admitted he was disappointed but happy with his improvement.

    In week six, Johnny Ball took on Las Ketchup, Kelly scored her first two tens, Craig gave Biggins a 7 and Fern performed a Cuban classic!....and bombed it. Jodie Prenger won the first Mambo marathon also! But in the shock double elimination, Dani Harmer and Jenny Frost left - which left the judges in shock, as Jenny was one of the main frontrunners at this point.

    When we got to the seventh week, Christopher Biggins did his Charleston and scored 30. Yes, 30. And Ben Cohen scored the first 40 of the series - to Erin's shock! In the first dance-off, where couples could repeat one of their old dances, Fern Britton managed to beat Johnny Ball for a spot, as he left in 7th. Finally, in the group dance, Jodie was lumbered - I mean, grouped - with Gyles and Christopher, and they lost to Ben and Kelly's team by 7 points! Christopher, however, left in sixth place.

    Now kids, before there was Louis Smith's Dirty Dancing Salsa, there was Fern Britton's. All I'll say is that she ended up in the dance-off with Gyles Brandreth and left, but refused the ITT interview on Monday..

    The remaining couples did instant dances for a place in the final. Kelly Rowland got the top score and was granted a safe spot in the finals. But Jodie and Gyles were in the bottom two, and Gyles left, in fourth place, marking the end of the Bad B's.

    Finally, it was the final (hence, the finally bit? Get it? Hehe.) All couples brought their A-game, but it was Kelly Rowland who left in third place, followed by Ben Cohen in a silver medal spot, and Jodie Prenger & Robin Windsor becoming champions!

    So that's the story of Series 1. Series 2 coming soon!

    1st - Jodie Prenger & Robin Windsor
    2nd - Ben Cohen & Erin Boag
    3rd - Kelly Rowland & Brendan Cole
    4th - Gyles Brandreth & Aliona Vilani
    5th - Fern Britton & Anton Du Beke
    6th - Christopher Biggins & Kristina Rihanoff
    7th - Johnny Ball & Flavia Cacace
    8th - Jenny Frost & Artem Chigvintsev
    9th - Dani Harmer & Pasha Kovalev
    10th - Tony Discipline & Natalie Lowe
    11th - Elizabeth Hurley & James Jordan
    12th - Reggie Yates & Ola Jordan
    13th - Cerys Matthews & Vincent Simone
    14th - Jason Cundy & Katya Virshilas
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    Nice and quick :)

    HOSTS
    Kate Thornton (series 2-present)
    Gethin Jones (series 2-present)

    Sir Bruce Forsyth (series 1)
    Tess Daly (series 1)

    JUDGES
    Craig Revel Horwood (series 1-present)
    Melody Thornton (series 2-present)
    Len Goodman (series 1*, 2-present)
    Bruno Tonioli (series 1-present)

    Len Goodman (series 1)
    Mel B (series 1)
    Shirley Ballas (series 1)

    PROFESSIONALS
    Robin Windsor (series 1-present)
    Brendan Cole (series 1-present)
    Pasha Kovalev (series 1-present)
    Artem Chigvintsev (series 1-present)
    Vincent Simone (series 1-present)
    Anton Du Beke (series 1-present)
    Shem Jacobs (series 2-present)
    Erin Boag (series 1-present)
    Aliona Vilani (series 1-present)
    Kristina Rihanoff (series 1-present)
    Flavia Cacace (series 1-present)
    Natalie Lowe (series 1-present)
    Katya Virshilas (series 1-present)
    Karen Hauer (series 2-present)

    James Jordan (series 1)
    Ola Jordan (series 1)

    *Len left Series 1 half-way through the series.
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    Okay, so the first TWO celebs will be announced tonight. Then two will be announced each night up until Saturday night, which will be the launch show :)
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    Actually...would anyone oblige to a full cast announcement tonight, followed by the launch show tomorrow? ;););)
  • pothuthicpothuthic Posts: 47,099
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    I would ;)

    -hopes Tameka features...-
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    Cast announcement tonight. Yay. :p

    (there may be Tameka. There may not. ;))
  • StigOfTheKrumpStigOfTheKrump Posts: 36,363
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    Go on, then...
  • MuSiKeMuSiKe Posts: 4,300
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    You've had more series two's than I've had hot dinners! :D:p
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    MuSiKe wrote: »
    You've had more series two's than I've had hot dinners! :D:p

    I'm still waiting on your series one, Toni! ;);)
  • I've Got ClassI've Got Class Posts: 12,986
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    MuSiKe wrote: »
    You've had more series two's than I've had hot dinners! :D:p

    If you've only had four you must be very skinny. :eek:
  • MuSiKeMuSiKe Posts: 4,300
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    dondfan998 wrote: »
    I'm still waiting on your series one, Toni! ;);)

    Coming in approximately three weeks time after my Big Brother series is finished. ;)
  • MuSiKeMuSiKe Posts: 4,300
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    If you've only had four you must be very skinny. :eek:

    Maybe I just it cold dinners the rest of the time. ;)
  • pothuthicpothuthic Posts: 47,099
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    If you've only had four you must be very skinny. :eek:

    Oh Jess <3
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    Cast announcement at 10pm. :)
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    Amidst rumors of Melody Thornton joining the Strictly panel, it has been confirmed that Mel B will return for a second year on the panel instead.

    The cast is to be announced very soon.
  • StigOfTheKrumpStigOfTheKrump Posts: 36,363
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    I predict:

    Lemar
    David Witts
    Jonathan Wilkes
    Anthony Ogogo
    Michael Fish
    Tameka Empson's grandad
    Barack Obama

    Alexandra Burke
    Natalie Gumede
    Heidi Montag
    Tiffani Thiessen
    Dawn Butler
    Diane Abbott
    Riognach Maguire


    Or sumfink.
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    George Takei, 75, 5'6, Star Trek Star
    Stefan Dennis, 54, 5'8, Neighbours Star
    Matthew Wright, 47, 6'0, TV Presenter
    Paul Hollywood, 46, 5'9, Baker
    Jonathan Wilkes, 34, 6'2, Actor & Presenter
    JB Gill, 26, 5'6, JLS Member
    Anthony Ogogo, 24, 5'11, Boxer

    Jackie Collins, 75, 5'7, Author
    Kym Mazelle, 52, 5'5, Singer
    Amanda Mealing, 45, 5'5, Holby City Star
    Natasha Henstridge, 38, 5'10, Hollywood Actress
    Georgie Thompson, 35, 5'2, TV Presenter
    Kimberly Wyatt, 30, 5'5, Pussycat Dolls Member
    Natalie Gumede, 28, 5'8, Coronation Street Star


    So there you have it! Any predictions in how they'll fare or who they'll partner? ;)
  • MuSiKeMuSiKe Posts: 4,300
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    Paul to win! :D
  • StigOfTheKrumpStigOfTheKrump Posts: 36,363
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    Three correct. Woo-hoo. :p
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    Series 1 champion Jodie Prenger takes on Zoe Ball's hosting role this series. :)
  • pothuthicpothuthic Posts: 47,099
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    Anthony ftw.

    Oh and Jackie xD
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    Georgie Thompson has had to pull out of My Strictly, at the eleventh hour, THE SUN can reveal.

    The Sky Sports presenter, 35, was in training for the launch routine tonight when she tore a hamstring - an injury which has taken her out for the long run.

    Her replacement has been thrown into training soon - and according to sources, has 'got used to the routine well'.
  • dondfan998dondfan998 Posts: 17,339
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    @tameka_empson
    Got some news for y'all....xx
  • I've Got ClassI've Got Class Posts: 12,986
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    HOW EXCITING.

    :eek:
  • pothuthicpothuthic Posts: 47,099
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    dondfan998 wrote: »
    @tameka_empson
    Got some news for y'all....xx

    If there's a god prove it now.
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