I'm glad Ian's back too, though I wouldn't have wanted it to be like this. Condolences to Brendan, and good luck to Ian and Michelle.
Michelle to dance with Ian this week as Brendan flies home following fathers death
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Oh that is terrible news for poor Brendan!!
It will be interesting to see Michelle have another dance partner, i think it's the first time this has happend in Strictly history.
It will be interesting to see Michelle have another dance partner, i think it's the first time this has happend in Strictly history.
I thought Brendan was little short of heroic standing in front of camera to hear whether his partner or Paul had been eliminated. Despite my own experience of my father's death, I can still only vaguely imagine what was going through his mind.
I thinks this also explains why Michelle was even more negative looking than the previous week - her supporter, her crutch, had been swept away into another place - and why the judges let them off so lightly.
I thinks this also explains why Michelle was even more negative looking than the previous week - her supporter, her crutch, had been swept away into another place - and why the judges let them off so lightly.
Not sure if this has been said yet on DS. But a dancing colleague says she has heard that Ian will dance with Michelle for the rest of the series whatever happens with Brendan and that he probably won't be back in the UK this side of Christmas?
Anyone else hear that?
Anyone else hear that?
Originally Posted by SaraV1308:
“Not sure if this has been said yet on DS. But a dancing colleague says she has heard that Ian will dance with Michelle for the rest of the series whatever happens with Brendan and that he probably won't be back in the UK this side of Christmas?
Anyone else hear that?”
“Not sure if this has been said yet on DS. But a dancing colleague says she has heard that Ian will dance with Michelle for the rest of the series whatever happens with Brendan and that he probably won't be back in the UK this side of Christmas?
Anyone else hear that?”
I would have thought that wouldn't happen unless Brendan chose not to return. He is the one contracted to compete, not Ian, and from Michelle's twitter she clearly expects to be dancing with him once he returns if she's still in the competition.
It wouldn't be at all fair on Brendan if he was sidelined for the entire series, unless he chooses to stay in NZ or take some time out.
Originally Posted by SaraV1308:
“Not sure if this has been said yet on DS. But a dancing colleague says she has heard that Ian will dance with Michelle for the rest of the series whatever happens with Brendan and that he probably won't be back in the UK this side of Christmas?
Anyone else hear that?”
“Not sure if this has been said yet on DS. But a dancing colleague says she has heard that Ian will dance with Michelle for the rest of the series whatever happens with Brendan and that he probably won't be back in the UK this side of Christmas?
Anyone else hear that?”
I haven't heard that but I'm sure Strictly will give Brendan as much time as he needs under the circumstances and that Ian will be happy to stand in for Brendan for as long as necessary.
Originally Posted by Mystical123:
“I would have thought that wouldn't happen unless Brendan chose not to return. He is the one contracted to compete, not Ian, and from Michelle's twitter she clearly expects to be dancing with him once he returns if she's still in the competition.
It wouldn't be at all fair on Brendan if he was sidelined for the entire series, unless he chooses to stay in NZ or take some time out.”
“I would have thought that wouldn't happen unless Brendan chose not to return. He is the one contracted to compete, not Ian, and from Michelle's twitter she clearly expects to be dancing with him once he returns if she's still in the competition.
It wouldn't be at all fair on Brendan if he was sidelined for the entire series, unless he chooses to stay in NZ or take some time out.”
That's what I'm thinking. It may not be just a matter of going for the funeral and then coming back again. He may be needed in NZ to sort out his father's affairs.
Originally Posted by tonydancer:
“I thinks this also explains why Michelle was even more negative looking than the previous week - her supporter, her crutch, had been swept away into another place - and why the judges let them off so lightly.”
“I thinks this also explains why Michelle was even more negative looking than the previous week - her supporter, her crutch, had been swept away into another place - and why the judges let them off so lightly.”
According to the Daily Mail, he didn't tell anyone about what had happened...
Originally Posted by loulabelle44:
“According to the Daily Mail, he didn't tell anyone about what had happened...”
“According to the Daily Mail, he didn't tell anyone about what had happened...”
I think he must have if it's true they were offering him and Michelle a bye for this week
Originally Posted by SaraV1308:
“Not sure if this has been said yet on DS. But a dancing colleague says she has heard that Ian will dance with Michelle for the rest of the series whatever happens with Brendan and that he probably won't be back in the UK this side of Christmas?
Anyone else hear that?”
“Not sure if this has been said yet on DS. But a dancing colleague says she has heard that Ian will dance with Michelle for the rest of the series whatever happens with Brendan and that he probably won't be back in the UK this side of Christmas?
Anyone else hear that?”
The Daily Mail quoted a BBC Spokesperson who said: "Michelle Williams will continue on Strictly Come Dancing and will be partnered with Ian Waite for this weeks show until Brendan returns the following week."
Presumably, Ian will stay with Michelle until/if Brendan decides to return.
Originally Posted by loulabelle44:
“According to the Daily Mail, he didn't tell anyone about what had happened...”
“According to the Daily Mail, he didn't tell anyone about what had happened...”
If that's true, all Michelle saw that Saturday was a different Brendan, and not in a good way for her self-esteem. As I said, no wonder she was tense.
Originally Posted by tvdancer:
“Can't wait to see Ian next week but so sorry it had to be for this reason. All good wishes to Brendan and his family.”
“Can't wait to see Ian next week but so sorry it had to be for this reason. All good wishes to Brendan and his family.”
^ just to echo the above.
Originally Posted by loulabelle44:
“According to the Daily Mail, he didn't tell anyone about what had happened...”
“According to the Daily Mail, he didn't tell anyone about what had happened...”
Originally Posted by Agent Krycek:
“I think he must have if it's true they were offering him and Michelle a bye for this week”
“I think he must have if it's true they were offering him and Michelle a bye for this week”
I thought that Michelle, the producers, the judges and I think Bruce and Tess knew but no one else did?
Originally Posted by loulabelle44:
“According to the Daily Mail, he didn't tell anyone about what had happened...”
“According to the Daily Mail, he didn't tell anyone about what had happened...”
Oh, and everything posted in the Mail is correct? LOL
Its an awful piece of trash.
My sincere condolances to Brendan and his family.
Originally Posted by tonydancer:
“If that's true, all Michelle saw that Saturday was a different Brendan, and not in a good way for her self-esteem. As I said, no wonder she was tense.”
“If that's true, all Michelle saw that Saturday was a different Brendan, and not in a good way for her self-esteem. As I said, no wonder she was tense.”
Michelle knew, as did the producers and probably the judges too, going by how gentle they were. Michelle was no doubt upset for Brendan, which is probably why they were both very subdued. He just didn't tell the other contestants
Originally Posted by Tiger Rose:
“It will be nice to see Ian back but wish it was under different circumstances. It will be interesting to see how he dances with Michelle.”
“It will be nice to see Ian back but wish it was under different circumstances. It will be interesting to see how he dances with Michelle.”
Agree. Ian is one of my favourite dancers I love the way he moves! Condolences to Brendan and his family at this difficult time.
Originally Posted by wildcats1999:
“Oh, and everything posted in the Mail is correct? LOL
Its an awful piece of trash.”
“Oh, and everything posted in the Mail is correct? LOL
Its an awful piece of trash.”
I didn't say it was true. I just said that's what they reported...
Originally Posted by Camino:
“Great to see Ian back in the fold but under such sad circumstances takes the edge off it”
“Great to see Ian back in the fold but under such sad circumstances takes the edge off it”
Yes, very sad for Brendan.
Still I hope Ian works wonders with Michelle, love Ian.
The Link
Brendan's father has died and he is not performing this week. Such a shame for Michelle and my condolences go out to him!
Brendan's father has died and he is not performing this week. Such a shame for Michelle and my condolences go out to him!
Originally Posted by JAMESPEARCE91:
“The Link
Brendan's father has died and he is leaving the series. Such a shame for Michelle and my condolences go out to him!”
“The Link
Brendan's father has died and he is leaving the series. Such a shame for Michelle and my condolences go out to him!”
It says the same as yesterday , that he will miss this week .? No mention of dropping out ?
Same as this thread just below
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s....php?t=1370164
It's been known for a while that Brendan was on his way back for the funeral. It doesn't say he's quit the series in that article - just that he's going to miss next week's show. Ian Waite is standing in for him.
Mods, could you please merge this with the two other threads which are already discussing the exact same topic? Thank you.
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