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Old 09-09-2011, 09:37
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dedicated to her charity work
she donates her old clothes to rumanian sheep. The ones that dress up as lambs, obviously.
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Old 09-09-2011, 11:04
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Shock! Horror!!!

If that's true, yeah she might be just doing it for publicity.

*waves to Ignazio*
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Old 09-09-2011, 11:15
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Shock! Horror!!!

If that's true, yeah she might be just doing it for publicity.
So far, I have to say, I'm liking Nancy a lot. Lying about her age, marrying a millionaire then cheating on him with another millionaire, setting up fake charities... I can't wait to see what she does next
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Old 09-09-2011, 11:26
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Fair enough.


Then you're wrong.

I don't have an opinion on her. I don't know much about her. I'm sure I will develop such an opinon, but at the moment I'm neutral. Who knows, I may well start to like the woman, stranger things have happened.

I'm simply trying to find out why others do have such a positive opinion on her.


It beats work.

Maybe if someone would, you know, actually answer the "what has she done?" question with something tangible...
I agree with your posts on this thread - I don't get the Nancy love either or what she's done in her own right to merit being called a 'celebrity'! She just seems one of these flamboyant, arrogant characters that has ridden on the success of others! Fine if you like that sort of thing but why try and big her up as something spectacular when we haven't even seen her yet!

she donates her old clothes to rumanian sheep. The ones that dress up as lambs, obviously.


Maybe I'm being cynical but seems to me that she's the type of person who'll only do 'charity work' when there's a camera around
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Old 09-09-2011, 11:44
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Don't ask me why but I don't like her and am irritated with her inclusion already! If feel bad about that but hey, lots of folks feel the same.

I think its mean (but clever) of BBC to put her with Anton (if that is true) because they know the public love him and she has a chance of lasting longer.
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Old 09-09-2011, 11:48
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I don't get the Nancy love either or what she's done in her own right to merit being called a 'celebrity'! She just seems one of these flamboyant, arrogant characters that has ridden on the success of others
Actually, that's pretty much the definition of "celebrity" ...

But the typical SCD contestants, historically, have been people who've achieved something (athletes, politicians) or at least people who have, you know, a profession (actors, comedians, TV presenters) which occasionally requires some level of talent.

Having someone one the show, because they've shagged one or more famous people, seems a lttle bit of a retrograde step.

That said, she seems devious, manipulative and shameless, so I like her a lot.

Maybe I'm being cynical but seems to me that she's the type of person who'll only do 'charity work' when there's a camera around
Actually I kind of assume most celeb charity work we hear about is done on that basis. The whole "Princess Diana visiting sick children in a secret night-time visit which just happens to be caught by the tabloids" approach.
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Old 09-09-2011, 12:10
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Actually, that's pretty much the definition of "celebrity" ...

But the typical SCD contestants, historically, have been people who've achieved something (athletes, politicians) or at least people who have, you know, a profession (actors, comedians, TV presenters) which occasionally requires some level of talent.

Having someone one the show, because they've shagged one or more famous people, seems a lttle bit of a retrograde step.

That said, she seems devious, manipulative and shameless, so I like her a lot.


Actually I kind of assume most celeb charity work we hear about is done on that basis. The whole "Princess Diana visiting sick children in a secret night-time visit which just happens to be caught by the tabloids" approach.
The meaning of the word 'celebrity' does seem to have changed It's not new for SCD producers - they've had Penny Lancaster and Jo Wood on. Now with Nancy they're following in the footsteps of 'Celebrity' Big Brother and I'm a Celebrity in hiring 'celebrities' that will get them tabloid headlines! I wouldn't be surprised if Imogen Thomas or Katie Price take part in SCD one day

I don't mind 'celebrities' that use their fame to promote important causes - I like the ones that use their fame and then do lots of stuff privately to help the charities it's just the ones that exaggerate what they do for charity and only do it for publicity that I don't like!
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Old 09-09-2011, 12:20
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She's an intelligent lady, very successful, dedicated to her charity work and rather charming I think. Yet for some reason, she seems universally unpopular.

Nancy's my underdog this year, and I hope viewers are open-minded about her. I don't rate her chances though as foreign contestants haven't really fared well with the voters (I'm not implying xenophobia here by the way, but a lack of existing fans to rely on!).
Sid *massive smooches*

I am not on your Nancy team I am afraid (although she is much preferable to Lulu) but wanted to give you smooches!

If she is your underdog then who is your main man/ woman??

I am behind this year on the threads due to a very recent bereavement but am intending to divert myself with much strictly arguing/ debate/ humour/ smooches!
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Old 09-09-2011, 12:47
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Hi FF {{{HUGS}}} Sorry to hear that. Hopefully being on here will give you a bit of a boost - or maybe not - this is DS!

My husband is still in shock. When she first came on the scene he swore she was a man in drag. I'm looking forward to seeing her on the show, she's as mad as a box of frogs... does anyone else remember the Paxman interview?
I do! I think a lot of people will be surprised at how glamorous, but normal Nancy looks in her SDC frocks, instead of her usual outlandish style (a touch drag queenish? ) - although the media do delight in showing her in a very unflattering light!

Sid, Buddy, SCD and everyone else - here's looking forward to SCD 9 (?)
xxx

Sid - how dare you start without me.

I don't think I'll be a Nancy fan but who can tell.
Charity works - what happened here?
****waves to Ignazio!***

So looking forward to the show!

Who ever Nancy is paired with she is happy with them! She was on Loose Women yesterday and didn't give any clues, expect to say she was happy with her pro - and looked a little smug/coy (in a good way!) - mind you I can't think of any of the male pros a celeb wouldn't be happy with!

If anyone wants to see the interview it is here at about 19 minutes in - and she looks amazing!

She said the celebs were working with the designers at the moment on their costumes, so I expect her to have a lot of input in hers!

Mad as a bag of frogs sounds about right!
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Old 09-09-2011, 13:30
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Hi FF {{{HUGS}}} Sorry to hear that. Hopefully being on here will give you a bit of a boost - or maybe not - this is DS!
*Waves* Hi BuddyB and thanks- if nothing else it will, as usual, at least be a distraction!! Nice to see the well mannered exchanges are already beginning....

Off to watch the interview now...
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Old 09-09-2011, 13:40
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I liked her in the LW clip.

But, BUT, why did Carol Voderman mention her Rhumba face?!
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Old 09-09-2011, 13:51
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I liked her in the LW clip.

But, BUT, why did Carol Voderman mention her Rhumba face?!
I was amazed that she mentioned it! Maybe she was trying to tell us she knows how ridiculous she looked to everybody else - even though secretly she was hurt - deep eh?
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Old 09-09-2011, 13:51
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*Waves* Hi BuddyB and thanks- if nothing else it will, as usual, at least be a distraction!! Nice to see the well mannered exchanges are already beginning....

Off to watch the interview now...
Wednesday night got a bit testy on the spoiler thread!
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Old 09-09-2011, 13:55
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I liked her in the LW clip.

But, BUT, why did Carol Voderman mention her Rhumba face?!
SCD-O- *slight gagging* purlease- just had lunch...

Wednesday night got a bit testy on the spoiler thread!
I know! And it wasn't even Saturday night yet....we need the pandas and something else fluffy to calm nerves. Wait til this week when the non-spoilered people see the couples!

*pulls up chair and choccies for long wait til Saturday evening*
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Old 09-09-2011, 13:58
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SCD-O- *slight gagging* purlease- just had lunch...



I know! And it wasn't even Saturday night yet....we need the pandas and something else fluffy to calm nerves. Wait til this week when the non-spoilered people see the couples!

*pulls up chair and choccies for long wait til Saturday evening*
Not long now!
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Old 09-09-2011, 14:32
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Sid, Buddy, SCD and everyone else - here's looking forward to SCD 9 (?)
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Sid - how dare you start without me.

I don't think I'll be a Nancy fan but who can tell.
Charity works - what happened here?
Story of our life Ignazio

You're very naughty pointing out that bit about Nancy's "charity". I'll deal with you later!

x x x

Sid *massive smooches*

I am not on your Nancy team I am afraid (although she is much preferable to Lulu) but wanted to give you smooches!

If she is your underdog then who is your main man/ woman??

I am behind this year on the threads due to a very recent bereavement but am intending to divert myself with much strictly arguing/ debate/ humour/ smooches!
Hey FF!

Sorry to hear that sad piece of news. Have an extra long <smoooooooooooch> to make up for it

My main man, I think, is going to be Jason. And I'm fond of Anita too (keep calling her 'Angie' though and having to retype her name!!). Who are your early favourites?

I share your reservations about Lulu by the way, but am going to try my hardest not to let past impressions cloud my judgement too much.

If anyone wants to see the interview it is here at about 19 minutes in - and she looks amazing!
Ta for the video link Buddy. I'm in love with Nancy's accent!

All we need now is for Mamaboogie to make an appearance, and our reuninion is complete
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Old 09-09-2011, 18:19
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Hey there, I see some more familiar 'faces' joining in! *waves*

Sid, I can't believe you are giving away your smooches already!

Where's mine? *turns green*
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Old 09-09-2011, 20:47
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Hey FF!

Sorry to hear that sad piece of news. Have an extra long <smoooooooooooch> to make up for it

My main man, I think, is going to be Jason. And I'm fond of Anita too (keep calling her 'Angie' though and having to retype her name!!). Who are your early favourites?

I share your reservations about Lulu by the way, but am going to try my hardest not to let past impressions cloud my judgement too much.


All we need now is for Mamaboogie to make an appearance, and our reuninion is complete
Evening Sid *snuggles into smooch*

Oh now I am interested in Anita too and Jason- I am not sure I have an early fave- I may just watch the first dances and see what I think- I did that last year and found Pammy and Kara that way. Also I don't get as mad at the judges that way!!!

I am bizarrley intrigued as to what Rory will be like- I want to see if he can be himself....

Am looking forward to some sparkly distraction (and Merlin always starts around Strictly time and I love me a bit of Arthur!! )

I love it when we are all back- sequins at the ready!
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Old 09-09-2011, 21:31
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When Rory and Anita were on Breakfast this morning (the link is on here somewhere) you couldn't shut him up - he is really into the whole thing (bit competitive too I reckon). They were both clearly overwhelmed by it all so far, but loving every bit! It sounds like he's going to be pals with Robbie who apparently is a bag of nerves! Anita was lovely and I think she said something like it felt like she was in Hollywood the night of the launch when they were outside with all the fans!
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Old 09-09-2011, 22:01
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Ooooh BuddyB- am v excited by those two now then! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Is it tomorrow yet?? Have cake now! AM ready!
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Old 09-09-2011, 22:03
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Ooooh BuddyB- am v excited by those two now then! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Is it tomorrow yet?? Have cake now! AM ready!
On the Norty Step no doubt there will be a full buffet and an open bar!
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Old 09-09-2011, 22:06
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On the Norty Step no doubt there will be a full buffet and an open bar!
OOoh- count me in! Do they do a nice non- alcholic cocktail- am not allowed to drink due to bad bad medication - you can see I am having a good time of it at the moment
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Old 09-09-2011, 22:07
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Evening folks

Dead excited about the launch, although I feel like it's one big tease because we won't see the couples again for another 3 weeks!

Hey there, I see some more familiar 'faces' joining in! *waves*

Sid, I can't believe you are giving away your smooches already!

Where's mine? *turns green*
<smooooooooooch!>

You'll have to earn the next one
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Old 09-09-2011, 22:14
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OOoh- count me in! Do they do a nice non- alcholic cocktail- am not allowed to drink due to bad bad medication - you can see I am having a good time of it at the moment
The Leather Clad Hotties (LCDs) will serve what ever you want - and no matter what you drink you won't get drunk and nothing you eat will make you fat. The wonders of the virtual world!

Evening folks

Dead excited about the launch, although I feel like it's one big tease because we won't see the couples again for another 3 weeks! ..
Imagine what this board is going to be like over the next three weeks?

Do you know Sid we haven't had a good smooch in ages - we've gotten out of the habit! Come here sweetie <smoooooocheroonie>
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Old 09-09-2011, 22:22
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The Leather Clad Hotties (LCDs) will serve what ever you want - and no matter what you drink you won't get drunk and nothing you eat will make you fat. The wonders of the virtual world!



Imagine what this board is going to be like over the next three weeks?

Do you know Sid we haven't had a good smooch in ages - we've gotten out of the habit! Come here sweetie <smoooooocheroonie>
We're like an old married couple Buddy, taking each other for granted! We need to spice things up again, starting with our first <smoooooooooch> of the series

(And that was with tongues hehe)
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