I think it will be a competitive year, with several in with a chance. Jay and Aliona could make the final if everything goes well - then its up to the public and anything can happen.

I did like the way his personality seems on Twitter. I think the audience will probably like him.

I hope so - I hope Aliona can bring up Jay's confidence in their training sessions like she did with Harry back in 2011 and Harry kept getting better every week with Aliona's amazing choreography - Jay has The Wanted fanbase on his side and they are a big fanbase

From Hayley

Maybe they will pick one they like?

Jay may not have watched the show much before, and it doesn't seem quite his natural habitat, but I can imagine he and Aliona forming a strong team and if that happens, we could be in for a lot of great dances. Plus, I think his dancing will be seen to be progressing - over the first few weeks at least.

I wasn't sure how big a fanbase he would bring to the show. They were successful in the UK, then in the US, then disbanded? Should be enough to keep them in over the first several weeks - then they hopefully should be gathering Strictly fans.

I just hope the powers that be let Aliona do it Vilani-style.

I really hope so - or I will be very annoyed - I have always loved Aliona's choreography especially with Matt Baker and Harry Judd

From Hayley

I was so pleased that Aliona didn't get Daniel, Jeremy or Ainsley but having seen Jay dance I think she might have her work cut out but if anyone can turn a sow's ear into a silk purse it's Aliona!

It was a surprisingly poor dance by Jay, but he's an experienced contemporary dancer, so he will do well - especially with Aliona.

Jay is dancing at the back on the right hand side here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYZvKMKeH-s

I really was expecting Ainsley or Jeremy to be Aliona's partner and was pleasantly surprised and happy that she has got Jay

I just hope he can overcome his nerves

EDIT: Team Jaliona - Jay has posted something on his twitter that appears to confirm this is the name they are going with

I still love Aliona's Samba with Matt one if my fav dances

me too!

that and their tango and American Smooth

I pretty much loved every single dance that Aliona and Matt did although if pushed I would say the salsa was my least favourite but only by a smidge!

calendar is looking

http://www.alionavilani.com/the-aliona-shop/

not really my cup of tea but I am sure it will get all the hot blooded males pulses soaring!

preferred the fairy tale one if I am honest

Hot stuff indeed. The wife would certainly not approve

I think Aliona has pitched it just right, as it is similar to Strictly in that you might see something similar on the show.

each to their own

Just back off holiday and I've just watched the launch show I'm made up with Aliona's partner I never thought she would get Jay, looking forward now do their first dance.

I'm hopeful for tomorrow's dance.

The big thing is that they get on so well and it looks like they will form a very good team.

Well the girl did good Aliona's done a fantastic job of bringing that very nervy young man through a fantastic routine. I really enjoyed that, I can't wait to see his ballroom.

Just noticed that Michael Pattie was an Award Winner at the Pride of Britain Awards last week.

http://www.itv.com/news/border/2015-...et-the-winner/

Michael and his wife Patsy were very pleased when Aliona came running over to see them.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/lo...pattie-6559207

That's a lovely article, it makes a change to read something nice about Aliona at the moment.

Yes it's great to hear about Michael and Patsy and how well they get on with Aliona.

I guess a few people are thinking Aliona looks very happy in training this year, but she got on very well with Rav, Matt Baker, Harry, Fabrice, Matt Goss, Johnny, Tony, Louis, Michael - and now Jay.

Gets along even better with Vincent - lucky man!

https://twitter.com/AlionaVilani/sta...55433883017216

Yes Aliona gets on well with her partners, it must be hard though to create a closeness between them for the dances only to do it so well that they think their having an affair I feel very sorry for vincent in all of this as he probably isn't used to it.

Very pleased to see Vincent in the crowd looking as pleased as punch after the jive

I'm seeing plenty of supportive comments for Aliona to be honest. I've never known her get so much praise as she's getting right now. Sure there are one or two ready to criticise. It goes with the job!

Yes she is getting lots of positive comments on here especially regarding her choreography which was brilliant as always. It's the stories in the papers that really annoy me and they don't go away they stay on-line for ages. Aliona must be used to it as you said it goes with the job but it's not fair on her husband.

Sorry thought you meant the forum. She used to get a really hard time on here, but happily the positives now outweigh the negatives

Yes the forums a good place to be for us Aliona fans at the moment long may it continue