Considering how much the tickets cost, I'm quite disappointed that most of the pros won't be on the tour. Unless they bring back some of the original pros. Still hoping that Ian might be part of the tour.

Im starting to wonder if some of the old celebs might have been tempted back (ie Aled or Matt Dawson - but said they would only if they danced with their original partners, ie possibly Lilia with Matt and thus Ola in this instance wouldnt be needed.

I suppose we won't know what goes on behind the scenes until the actual line up is revealed.

I doubt this decision was taken because of the outburst either but I dont think some of James' actions this year and in previous years have helped.

This will be a business decision made by the organizers around which celebs are able to take part. If the celeb can't do it then the pro won't be asked to take part.

Other posters have pointed out that several pros no longer take part in the tour - or indeed have ever done the tour.

Not sure Katya does the tour either.

Natalie danced with Artem on the last tour which would mean Aliona dancing with Pasha if they are taking part.

I don't think they have the pulling power of the Pros who tour alone.

Aliona with Pasha?! I think he'll run for the trees!

Hasnt Pasha already refused to dance with her??

Exactly what I thought!

Really !!! where did that come from.

Read it somewhere... cant remember where.... then it was put on here (about July?).

And I think Katya tweeted something slightly cynical about it...

I know people are divided about James but I thought Ola was quite popular - she's an ex champ and she's even got her own calendar out this year - as I said earlier they're not my favs but I do like them.

I hope it's not the beginning of the end for James, Ola, Flavia and Vincent from SCD tv series. James and Ola I could just about accept but would still be sad but Flavia and Vincent I would be heartbroken I know there will have to be a time when the BBC let them go but I hope they keep them on for at least another year! The BBC should look at whats happened to the X-factor and the folly of making too many changes at once!

I'm glad I've not booked tickets for the SCD tour now - I think I'll save my money and see Flavia and Vincent again and the pro tour that's been talked about if it ever materialises and theres an interesting line up.

Katya hasnt ever toured so I think it unlikey that she will this time aroud

EDIT - sorry, I see that has already been pointed out

She's got plenty of pulling power for me.
Say no more

Getting a bit porky is she?

So are the BBC telling us that neither Alex or Robbie are in the semi or final??? Do they know already????

Unfortunately - they are not "sacked" - just Not Contracted for the Tour!! They only have a contract for the individual event. i.e. for Strictly, for the Pro Tour, for the Pro-Sleb Tour, etc. with no guarantee of re-engagement in ANY subsequent "event". Very much hand-to-mouth and no security, but it IS the way of things in the Meeeja.

Who can fathom the mind of Moira Ross?????

JJ

It is not unknown for a Sleb to change Pro for the tour. Also, Alex has commitments next spring on the One Show.

Dissapointed.

JJ

as long as robins on the tour i dont care

Just found this article about those who are taking part:

http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/881327-nan...-national-tour

More likely, both have got tv commitments that prevent them taking part.

Oh Gawd, the Delusional One is in

... are the BBC even running the tour? ... Is Arlene still a tour judge all these years after she was ditched by the beeb?

So according to the Metro Holly & Harry are also touring.....so far only Jason Chelsee and Nancy have been confirmed. (not suprised by the line up to be honest) hoping for some ex celebs that I want to see.

Can't agree with that, Alex comes across as a pretty likeable, friendly, natural and no-nonsense. She seems less gushy and less 'rehearsed' in her rhetoric than the rest. I'm starting to get rather tired of every single celeb uttering, at every single opportunity, their PR aware 'I'm having so much fun... blah blah blah'. Alex says it also, but her inflection seems rather genuine and less scripted.

Robbie on the other hand, meh.

Of course not - how could they?!

Pros don't always partner their own celebs - Ola danced with Colin Jackson last year, for example.


At least the tour is looking a bit better with Holly and Harry touring