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Biggest 'name' to have been on Strictly?

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The Beckham thread got me thinking ~ who is the biggest name/most famous person to have been on Strictly? Of course, it's all relative as to a large extent the degree of 'fame' someone has depends upon your level of interest/knowledge in their field, but off the top of my head, Jerry Hall, Emma Bunton and Stephanie Beacham seem like some of the biggest names to me, even though their careers were maybe not so perky when they signed up.

Other suggestions?
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  • 21stCenturyBoy21stCenturyBoy Posts: 44,506
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    Martina Hingis, a former World Number 1 tennis player and globally famous, has to be up there?
  • BMLisaBMLisa Posts: 15,198
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    Kelly Brook was with Billy Zane when she signed up so probably very well known in the States as well as here at the time and half of a Hollywood couple.
  • BMLisaBMLisa Posts: 15,198
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    Jason Donovan like Emma - not at the height of his career but known globally
  • MonksealMonkseal Posts: 12,017
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    Emma Bunton, easily.
  • StigOfTheKrumpStigOfTheKrump Posts: 36,363
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    Ashley Taylor Dawson's got a pretty big name.

    Wait, what?
  • kjhskj75kjhskj75 Posts: 3,004
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    Bruce Forsyth - more famous than any of those.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,430
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    BMLisa wrote: »
    Jason Donovan like Emma - not at the height of his career but known globally

    Yes, that's a good one ~ I had blissfully erased his time on the show from my memory ;-)


    I've just had a scan through the list of contestants on Wikipedia ~ Lulu's a global name too, I guess.
  • pothuthicpothuthic Posts: 47,103
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    Penny Lancaster...

    ....

    ....

    ;)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 45
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    dancingbearbear wrote: »
    Yes, that's a good one ~ I had blissfully erased his time on the show from my memory ;-)


    I've just had a scan through the list of contestants on Wikipedia ~ Lulu's a global name too, I guess.

    Lulu sort of has legendary status really - she'd certainly be towards the top of the fame-o-meter
  • CUP OF TEAAA!CUP OF TEAAA! Posts: 4,821
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    Victoria Pendleton?
  • pothuthicpothuthic Posts: 47,103
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    If I'm being serious and trying to avoid names already posted I'd throw the names of Harry Judd, Nicky Byrne and Michelle Williams into the metaphorical hat.
  • marinamaumarinamau Posts: 4,226
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    Depends if you think UK fame or international fame.

    From an international perspective by far Martina Hingis. Emma Bunton I would say second.
    Jason Donovan, Jerry Hall are semi well known.
    Michelle Williams on her own is not that well known.
  • latinlouloulatinloulou Posts: 3,338
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    I'm not a golf fan but even I recognised Tony Jacklin, so I'll add him to the list!
  • Cestrian18Cestrian18 Posts: 6,859
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    CUP OF TEAAA! wrote: »
    Victoria Pendleton?

    Probably agree with that, one of our biggest stars of the 2012 (and 2008) Olympics, countless medals and coming of the back of Olympic fever- I think she probably is (The only person more famous would potentially be either Tom Daley or Jessica Ennis if we're talking about Olympians)
  • olivejolivej Posts: 14,696
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    Julian Clary.....
    Peter Schmeichel......
    Joe Calzaghe - possiby........
  • pothuthicpothuthic Posts: 47,103
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    marinamau wrote: »
    Depends if you think UK fame or international fame.

    From an international perspective by far Martina Hingis. Emma Bunton I would say second.
    Jason Donovan, Jerry Hall are semi well known.
    Michelle Williams on her own is not that well known.

    But Michelle was in one of the biggest groups of all time, regardless of whether she's had her own individual fame, the name Destinys Child does wonders
  • FaggyFaggy Posts: 3,498
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    Of course if you believe the vast number of "I've never heard of any of them" threads that appear every year then none of them are famous :D;-)
  • olivejolivej Posts: 14,696
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    pothuthic wrote: »
    But Michelle was in one of the biggest groups of all time, regardless of whether she's had her own individual fame, the name Destinys Child does wonders

    whilst I do get what you are saying, when people say Destinys Child I immediately think Beyonce and 2 other girls - Michelle and - sorry, I dont even know the others ones name :blush: she might have been in one of the biggest groups of all time but, to me, she isnt that well known in her own right - if that makes sense......
  • Dan SetteDan Sette Posts: 5,816
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    dancingbearbear wrote: »
    it's all relative as to a large extent the degree of 'fame' someone has depends upon your level of interest/knowledge in their field,

    Indeed
    olivej wrote: »
    when people say Destinys Child .

    Who?
  • pothuthicpothuthic Posts: 47,103
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    olivej wrote: »
    whilst I do get what you are saying, when people say Destinys Child I immediately think Beyonce and 2 other girls - Michelle and - sorry, I dont even know the others ones name :blush: she might have been in one of the biggest groups of all time but, to me, she isnt that well known in her own right - if that makes sense......

    Well obviously Beyonce is the star with Kelly Rowland 2nd, but the reunion last year was the point most people were excited about of the Beyonce Super Bowl halftime show which was probably the most anticipated half time show in recent years
  • white tigresswhite tigress Posts: 3,591
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    Frankly, it must be Darcey Bussell--she's International & revered.
  • olivejolivej Posts: 14,696
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    Dan Sette wrote: »
    Indeed



    Who?

    kinda proves my point :blush:
  • Hound of LoveHound of Love Posts: 80,108
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    pothuthic wrote: »
    Well obviously Beyonce is the star with Kelly Rowland 2nd, but the reunion last year was the point most people were excited about of the Beyonce Super Bowl halftime show which was probably the most anticipated half time show in recent years

    Some may have been watching to see if Kelly and Michelle's mics had been turned down, in order not to overshadow Beyonce.;-)
  • LazySusanLazySusan Posts: 6,418
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    pothuthic wrote: »
    But Michelle was in one of the biggest groups of all time, regardless of whether she's had her own individual fame, the name Destinys Child does wonders

    Maybe but I had no idea who she was before she appeared on SCD and to be honest I actually can't remember what she looks like now.

    I would perhaps say Lulu or Emma Bunton to answer the OP's question.
  • strictlydivastrictlydiva Posts: 720
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    I was going to say Michele Williams from Destiny's child!
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