They were looking for a replacement for Brucie, but I told them that I wouldn't lower my high standards to drop to his level

I did volunteer to replace James Jordan as resident obnoxious, arrogant, full-of-himself numpty ... but I just can't reach the heights that James does, so that was a non-starter too.

So, it looks like I'll be replacing Len as head Judge after all

Was that the one on Blueberry Hill ? I heard he had moved out of the Vatican and into the Heartbreak Hotel, he was so upset

I do hope Claudia wears her steel toe caps for your master class then

Can you back that up with a link Tobes? There are some suspicious minds on this thread.

Excuse my suspicious mind but I think that will cause nothing but T-R-O-U-B-L-E. The standards of the show could slip way down.

Jinx!!!

I don't have a wooden heart you know ... I could take great offense at this

Don't be cruel to poor Tobes Sofe!

Sorry I was being a hard headed woman, and hope there isn't a broken heart for sale. Tobes don't forget you were always on my mind.

Awwww ... got me almost as weepy as when Old Shep died that

You old hound dog you . You are all killing me softly with your humour and I surrender

I hope the rumours about Sam Fox are true - lovely lass

And isn't Boy George in prison folks?!

Is she? I always thought she was a mare, then again I don't know her.

Matt & Boy George - talk about from the sublime to the ridiculous!

She's always come across quite well in my eyes.

And I LOVED her music

Afternoon Buddy <smooch>

Hiya sweetie <smooch>

Didn't they have a similar rumour in relation to Lance Bass on DWTS? I suspect this one is about as likely as that one was.

Also, unless there was an all female partnership as well, it would mean there would be an imbalance between men and women contestants.

Finally, I think after last year, the BBC are going to be begging on their knees that there is no cotroversy this series, let alone causing it themsleves.

I liked her years back when she was page three Sam, she seemed very down to earth and sweet. Then I saw a little of her in a bar programme thing - can't remember what it was called - and she appeared a little odd. That could have been down to the drink though!

You love her music do you? Hmmmmmmmmm

I feel she and Linda Lusardi are so much more likeable than some of today's glamour models.

And 'Touch Me' is an awesome song!

I'm sure I've read that Sam Fox has had a very sad life and was badly let down by her father who was also her business manager.

She'd had a very colourful life that's for sure - full of ups and downs.

She always came across as a reasonable sweet person to me - not the sharpest tool in the shed but then what do you expect from a Page 3 model - same with Linda Lusadi. They both had more class than Jordan but then that ain't saying much.

They certainly seem sweeter than the new batch of models. Jordan to be fair though is and extremely sharp and wise businesswoman.

But she lacks warmth and humility.

*If you had to*, would you rather go out for dinner with:

Jordan
Jodie Marsh
Kerry Katona

I would choose Jordan but that's only because I *have to*!