Seeing as Grant's main "skill" is to perform Astrological readings, is there any chance he's being lined up for a segment dedicated to that drivel? I sincerely hope the BBC isn't going to promote the thoroughly discredited pseudoscience of Astrology.
It does annoy me that people like Lisa and Russell, fun as they were at the time (to an extent...), have been rammed into the role of "People's Champion/Favourite", getting presenting roles and massively overdo it, when someone calm and personable like Sophie Ellis Bextor, Deborah Meaden, or even Matt Baker would do a much better job - Sophie would geek out cutely, Deborah came across as though she really loved dance, and Matt has actual presenting chops...
Wouldn't the contracts for a cruise have been sorted out ages ago though? I stil think his tweets suggest something in the main show or ITT unfortunately:( Although, he is 'slightly' more bearable than Funnity.
Wouldn't the contracts for a cruise have been sorted out ages ago though? I stil think his tweets suggest something in the main show or ITT unfortunately:( Although, he is 'slightly' more bearable than Funnity.
Lisa Riley seems like a lovely lady but I found her annoying and grating on ITT. I hope she doesn't make a comeback this year.
Happy to see Russell still doing well though. .. business wise:cool:
Wouldn't the contracts for a cruise have been sorted out ages ago though? I stil think his tweets suggest something in the main show or ITT unfortunately:( Although, he is 'slightly' more bearable than Funnity.
Cruise appearances for B (or below!) list celebrities are frequently left until quite late. They know they can get hold of them cheaply at the 11th hour if they're still out of work. Celebrity gets a free cruise (+ they can usually take a guest with them for free), gets the exposure and an ego boost and it costs the cruise line next to nothing.
If this is true, then for me, this programme is nearing its "sell by date."
That's the BBC all over, they can't leave things alone.
It used to be a "must watch programme." For the last few years I recorded it, mostly to skip through the old codger's involvement, but last year, I just watched the interesting bits, that's the dancing.
I completely agree. I used to absolutely love Strictly but the BBC are changing it too much. They need to ditch the "comedy" scripted VTs too.
not only are the BBC insistant in shoving Lisa Bloody Riley at us at every given opportunity they are now shoving Russell Grant at us too
why?
why cant past contestants be just that - PAST contestants >:(
The reason for the long lasting popularity of Peoples Champions like Russell, Lisa and Anne is because they are remembered fondly by the majority of Strictly Come Dancing fans at a time when the show was at its peak and will therefore always be featured in the show in one way or another in the future, I'm looking forward to seeing Russell again, there aren't many with a sense of humour about now unfortunately, thats why Sir Brucie is so badly missed.
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one can hope!
its something that I would never be able to afford to go on so yes please, stick him on a cruise ship for eternity
Don't say such things, even in jest!
I think Russell might have some kind of permanent red-button gig going, or perhaps as the compere for the Strictly tour.
https://twitter.com/therussellgrant/status/619092671353761792
I really wouldn't mind if he replaced Claudia.
I'm sorry but I just can't 'take' to her at all.:(
Zoe was, for me at least, much more likeable.:D
btw I like Lisa too.:p
Saw this on the above link.
''P&O Cruises @pandocruises Jul 9
@THERussellGrant @bbcstrictly We can't wait to have you join us Russell #Britannia''
Guess that's it.
Wouldn't the contracts for a cruise have been sorted out ages ago though? I stil think his tweets suggest something in the main show or ITT unfortunately:( Although, he is 'slightly' more bearable than Funnity.
Who the heck is Funnity?
Thank you.:)
I liked her btw.:D
Happy to see Russell still doing well though. .. business wise:cool:
Cruise appearances for B (or below!) list celebrities are frequently left until quite late. They know they can get hold of them cheaply at the 11th hour if they're still out of work. Celebrity gets a free cruise (+ they can usually take a guest with them for free), gets the exposure and an ego boost and it costs the cruise line next to nothing.
hmm, Im not convinced
he has changed his twitter profile pic to the SCD logo.........
I completely agree. I used to absolutely love Strictly but the BBC are changing it too much. They need to ditch the "comedy" scripted VTs too.
Gethin is now doing the ITT version of Dancing with the Stars since earlier this year ; much to my surprise really.
I mean he seemed really pleasant and got better as the weeks went on but it seemed like such a step down from me.
I don't think it is on TV - I believe DWTS 'All Access' is an online show. I suppose its a 'way in' though and could lead to other things.
The reason for the long lasting popularity of Peoples Champions like Russell, Lisa and Anne is because they are remembered fondly by the majority of Strictly Come Dancing fans at a time when the show was at its peak and will therefore always be featured in the show in one way or another in the future, I'm looking forward to seeing Russell again, there aren't many with a sense of humour about now unfortunately, thats why Sir Brucie is so badly missed.