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SCD Christmas Special 2014
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I am quite disappointed that this year only previous contestants are returning for the Christmas special and not a new line-up like the previous years.
I would have much preferred new celebrities who couldn't commit to the full series than celebrities we have seen before, or have two separate shows which has been done before at Christmas. One show for previous competitors and one show for new stars.
Does anybody else agree with me in my mini rant?
I would have much preferred new celebrities who couldn't commit to the full series than celebrities we have seen before, or have two separate shows which has been done before at Christmas. One show for previous competitors and one show for new stars.
Does anybody else agree with me in my mini rant?
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The first few Christmas specials were always a mix of those from the current series and some from the previous ones, and it was great seeing the likes of Zoe Ball competing against Jill Halfpenny and Colin Jackson.
It only stopped because the current series celebs found it too much work as by the time the Xmas special was filmed, they were on 2 dances per week.
I for one am quite happy to see former contestants return - just a shame that 2 of them are ones that I would prefer NOT to see lumbering around on Christmas Day!
Quite agree. The "old style" Christmas Specials were really something, proper competitions, and a chance for runners-up to have another go at winning.
We'd need the jaw of an anaconda for that to happen.
Throughout It Takes Two during series 3, several references were made to that celebrity and pro being the current champion of champions. They were scheduled to take part in that year's Christmas special, against the top 3 from series 3 and Evander Holyfield and Rachel Hunter from DWTS series 1, but the celebrity apparently pulled out during fee negotiations, and was replaced by the fourth placed couple from series 3. Presumably the champions of champions format would have continued if this had not happened.
Former contestants then took part in series 4-7 Christmas specials alongside the top couples from those series, and then new celebrities took part from series 8 - 11. I have enjoyed both types of Christmas special, but prefer the returning celebrities format, as you can't get to know a couple after just one routine.
Yes, Ian is my favourite male pro ever, and Natalie is lovely, so that will be a treat. I loved it when Ian danced with Darcey in her first year.
With these Strictly Favourites back to entertain us and Sir Brucie at the Strictly helm, is this going to be one of the best Strictly Christmas Shows ever?
If Ann can be a last minute National Treasure inclusion could it be the perfect line up?
" Strictly Come Dancing 2014: Old favourites including Lisa Riley and Russell Grant to return for Christmas special "
http://metro.co.uk/2014/11/13/strictly-come-dancing-2014-old-favourites-including-lisa-riley-and-russell-grant-to-return-for-christmas-special-4947118/
Brilliant. This is the most annoying thing about not having Ian on the main show. Natalie never looks quite right dancing with Brendan, not just for the height but physique too.
Aliona must be happy to dance with Lewis and it will be interesting to see how Russell gets on with someone else - Still won't win though.
Similarly Aliona and Louis - he may be the most naturally gifted celeb she has danced with.
I just wish the producers and others would take the chains off and let them have free rein on music and choreography - albeit we are stuck with a Christmas theme of pantomime. And I wish they had 3 weeks to train and not the usual one.
I am too, maybe the BBC are holding Ann up there sleeve as a lovely surprise for us all, I do hope so.
I have seen enough of Lisa on the show over the years so I dont look forward to see her back
That is the best comment on this thread.
The Ff button will get well used and no mistake!
Lisa gurning and Fforsyth ffumbling - not exactly a barrel,of laughs for sure.
This.
Though I don't mind Sophie Ellis-Bextor either, and she tweeted a picture of ballroom shoes so is presumably doing a ballroom number (plus she's dancing with Alijaz!
Exactly right.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns_zYaL0LXk
I am completely underwhelmed with the Christmas lineup as, despite being an avid Strictly viewer there are dancers on the Christmas special that I had hoped never to see again !!
I get so depressed by the relentless negativity though.
Long day😳1st pro rehearsal done...2nd one starting in 15 min😰...I think @louissmith1989 you're gonna carry me in our quickstep tonight 😤😩😋😆👯