That list cannot be properly correct - there is no way that the line-up hasn't been fully finalised as they will all already have been in training for the launch show dances. If they've already paired them up it's also nonsense. The pros and celebs do not know who they are going to get or it defeats the object of having a launch show.

I can't say that the line-up of suggested names sounds particularly inspiring though, but at least a few younger names have appeared.

I think it's a good line-up!

Wasn't Neil McDermott rumoured? He could be the other male that hasn't been revealed? They need another younger male in there, as Harry is the only one. Plus they do usually have a more recent EastEnder take part. Anita left the soap in 1988.

I think the one doubt I have is Audley Harrison - he is 6ft 5 while Dan Lobb is 6ft 6. I don't think they would have two tall guys of that height. Only Natalie is tall enough to dance with either

McDermott I think is possible - but I think Harrison is another sportsman who is not as tall as him

Harry will make the final no doubt

I think it's a great line up!
Definitely rooting for Holly

Have just googled Harry's height - didn't realise he was 6ft 1 so could get Katya, and maybe put Rory with Ola

Very poor line-up, if I'm being honest. Too many oldies who simply won't be endearing to the public and who are seasoned reality TV veterans. Whatever happened to the policy of no repeat offenders?

Seriously disappointing. And I don't say it every year, I thought last year's group was the right mix.

Agree,

IMO, Nancy / Dan Lobb / Russell / Waterloo Road Girl should not be on. Get Edwina off for a better politician please.

WTF is Nancy on though.

What is she famous for apart from having affairs with Married Men.

So annoyed a good slot is wasted on her. Why not give it to Stacey Slater!!!

Because she doesn't want to do it, maybe?
You don't just go round saying other people should be doing it instead of another, there's always a perfectly good reason.

Obviously I know that.

I was just saying. Anyone else.

I thought this exact same thing.

Maybe Lacey Turner wasn't interested- she is not into the fame aspect - she would rather act that do reality TV

Nancy is filling the WAG slot that Jo Wood filled

Lulu could be a bit like Felicity Kendal.

Harry Judd will be one to watch.

Jason Donovan may be able to dance - we'll see.

Holly Valance also will be one to watch.

Dan Lobb may be average like most morning presenters, or be a new Chris Hollins.

Chelsee Healey shouldn't be too bad, and may get to top five or further.

Rory Bremner won't be too good, may be gone in the early rounds.

Anita Dobson could be a bit like Cherie or Pamela, and make it to the middle or perhaps a bit further.

Nancy Dell'Olio could be okay or traumatically bad.

Russell Grant - need I say more? Reality TV hog.

Alex Jones - could be as good as Christine or even better.

Edwina Currie won't be as bad as Ann but will be an early elimination IMO.

If Audley is true he might be pretty bad like Joe Calzaghe, but a good signing.

Agree, she will be out maybe week 4 / week 5

Am I right in thinking Holly was behind Kiss Kiss?

She was.

I agree with this, I think Chelsee will be a bit of a Tina.

Yeah, she kinda made me think of Tina, or even Jade Johnson.

was she on one of the Australian soaps? Her name rings a bell

Agreed.
great mix last year. I thought it was a good year actually. This lot look a bit insipid.

Re: Harry. Do the Strictly demographic really know who he is? McFly arent as big as they were, & most teenies/early 20's watch X-Factor on a Saturday night. Strictly is regarded as more of a "parents" show by youngsters...

I think this line-up is poor too.

Some gems yet too many people I do not consider as "stars" for the show.

Yeah (I think it was Neighbours, with Jason Donovan and Delta Goodrem)

I think the other two males are Iwan Thomas and Neil McDermott

So I think they may pair them like this

Dan Lobb (6ft 6)..................Natalie Lowe
Harry Judd(6ft 1).................Katya Virshilas
Iwan Thomas(6ft 1)..............Erin Boag
Rory Bremner(6ft)................Ola Jordan
Jason Donovan(5ft 11).........Kristina Rihanoff
Neil McDermott(5ft 10)..........Flavia Cacace
Russell Grant(5ft 6)...............Aliona Vilani


Holly Valance (5ft 8)............Brendan Cole
Chelsea Heeley (5ft 5).........Pasha Kovalev
Edwina Currie (5ft 5)...........Artem Chingvintsev
Nancy Dell'olio(5ft 5)............Robin Windsor
Alex Jones (5ft 7).................James Jordan
Anita Dobson(5ft 2)..............Vincent Simone
Lulu (5ft 2)...........................Anton DuBeke