Nevermind, our resident merge-alerter katrinap will sort this out.

Only cos you didn't spot it first

Merge pls

Or just delete this thread?

There are others I'd delete first if it was up to me. At least this one's based on fact.

I say good for Arlene. Its a win win situation for her. I doubt many people who begrudge her the comeback after all the Arlene/Alesha cafuffle (is that a word?). I bet she's delighted and it can only serve as an ego boost for her. I for one am pleased for her....

If she was so inclined she could even ride triumphant onto the stage in her mobility scooter with a cup of tea and in her slippers! i'd pay to see that.

The McIntyre office have said that she was actually confirmed for the tour months ago. Kind of makes you think again about the wisdom of the BBC's decision to replace her.

Acc to the offical tour site only Craig & Bruno are doing all the dates and Len doing the least number of dates

Judges

If Kate Thornton is unable to host the tour - who do you think will get the gig- Claudia or Camilla

depends on what they are doing at the time and who the pros/celebs are?

As Claudia has not done the tour in the past it is probably unlikely she will do this one but who knows! I think she would be the best choice