last year wasnt as good because Ian didnt partner anyone, feel sorry for both him and Darren, Jared has gone too but he was a bit rubbish

TBH after last year this was pretty obvious...

Sorry to lose the old timers. cant believe Tony Beak is still there year in year out... hes harder to shift than Brucie!!

And it looks as if Moria Ross and Alesha will be even harder to shift

I would have thought Brendan was more of an old-timer than anyone since he's been there since the first series - as have Anton & Erin. Everyone else has come in later in the series. But sadly, they seem to be more popular with the general public than Ian or Matthew or Darren & Lilia. Matthew & Lilia opted out of the Dance Troupe last year but Ian and Darren have just been sidelined this year without a word from the BBC. I hope they get some input with the choreography as Matthew did last year and some appearances on ITT.

Bad move not to give Ian a partner last year. Even worse to drop him.

Not surprised Jarred has gone, very weak ballroom and always looked as if he was too young to be up that late