We need to look at this logically and help steer the BBC the right way. (Well, we can try). Given that they announced they wouldn't be making any changes to the judging panel, Alesha pushing off will have left them in the lurch. Therefore they will be looking to find someone who has a free calendar. That could mean Fern Britton. Or Ann Widdecombe. And yes, I am serious.
Alesha's replacement - Nominations please
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Darcey Bussell.
Was a guest judge on SCD.
Quote:
“Trained at the Arts Educational School and the Royal Ballet School[2], she was later employed by the Royal Ballet, where she was promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer and would become recognised as one of the greatest English ballerinas of all time.”
“Trained at the Arts Educational School and the Royal Ballet School[2], she was later employed by the Royal Ballet, where she was promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer and would become recognised as one of the greatest English ballerinas of all time.”
Was a guest judge on SCD.
Originally Posted by StigOfTheKrump:
“She's an international Latin dance champion and mother to DWTS professional Mark Ballas.”
“She's an international Latin dance champion and mother to DWTS professional Mark Ballas.”
thanks for that. For a moment I thought someone had mis-spelled Shirley Bassey!
Originally Posted by penelopesimpson:
“Why would we want one of the world's foremost dance experts? And she's articulate and funny. No, no chance.”
“Why would we want one of the world's foremost dance experts? And she's articulate and funny. No, no chance.”
I don't know if I want Karen to replace Alesha, but considering that she still makes appearances on ITT and even got promoted to red button this year, will she most likely replace her?
Originally Posted by Saturn:
“Karen Hardy
Erin Boag
Lilia Kopylova
Camilla Dallerup”
“Karen Hardy
Erin Boag
Lilia Kopylova
Camilla Dallerup”
Any of the above would be fine by my- delighted by today's news- was never an Aleesha fan
I would love Karen Hardy, I really really hope they don't replace her with Jennifer Grey, that would just be awful!
Originally Posted by _NiallDEE_:
“I would love Karen Hardy, I really really hope they don't replace her with Jennifer Grey, that would just be awful!”
“I would love Karen Hardy, I really really hope they don't replace her with Jennifer Grey, that would just be awful!”
Hopefully the Beeb have learnt their lesson after Jennifer's dreadful guest spot.
the problem is, so many people have been rooting for her and the Beeb hates to listen to its viewers
Karen Hardy
Camilla Dallerup
Erin Boag
Anton Du Beke
Brian Fortuna
I hope to god they don't choose Darcey Bussell. Apart from the fact that her background is ballet not latin/ballroom, she is just soooo bland. She also lacks warmth and imho doesn't come across as especially bright.
Camilla Dallerup
Erin Boag
Anton Du Beke
Brian Fortuna
I hope to god they don't choose Darcey Bussell. Apart from the fact that her background is ballet not latin/ballroom, she is just soooo bland. She also lacks warmth and imho doesn't come across as especially bright.
Originally Posted by floopy123:
“Darcey Bussell.
Was a guest judge on SCD.”
“Darcey Bussell.
Was a guest judge on SCD.”
And despite that impressive pedigree, was still totally useless on SCD. And I adore Darcey.
Originally Posted by heatwavez:
“Hopefully the Beeb have learnt their lesson after Jennifer's dreadful guest spot.”
“Hopefully the Beeb have learnt their lesson after Jennifer's dreadful guest spot.”
But did the BBC ever acknowlege she was dreadful? There's a wonderful article in this month's Woman and Home about Lulu and how being on SCD had won her legions of new fans!
I am not a fan personally and hope she doesnt get the job but even if I was I think the BBC will be looking for a bigger name than Karen and not just one of the ex pros.
She certainly is as much "in your face" as the other three judges.
But would her selection be controversial enough? The BBC will want a "headline grabbing" appointment, so don't look towards ex-pros for their choice.
But would her selection be controversial enough? The BBC will want a "headline grabbing" appointment, so don't look towards ex-pros for their choice.
Originally Posted by Jan2555*GG*:
“I am not a fan personally and hope she doesnt get the job but even if I was I think the BBC will be looking for a bigger name than Karen and not just one of the ex pros.”
“I am not a fan personally and hope she doesnt get the job but even if I was I think the BBC will be looking for a bigger name than Karen and not just one of the ex pros.”
I think you are probably right
Another thought I had - could they get Ola as a judge to annoy James (seeing as they've reportedly been sacked)
Originally Posted by StigOfTheKrump:
“Another thought I had - could they get Ola as a judge to annoy James (seeing as they've reportedly been sacked)”
“Another thought I had - could they get Ola as a judge to annoy James (seeing as they've reportedly been sacked)”
James and Ola have been sacked???
Originally Posted by misulica:
“James and Ola have been sacked???”
“James and Ola have been sacked???
”
Yeah - it was on the front page of the Daily Star or some other tabloid weeks ago.
ETA: Link http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s104/...from-show.html
Originally Posted by StigOfTheKrump:
“Another thought I had - could they get Ola as a judge to annoy James (seeing as they've reportedly been sacked)”
“Another thought I had - could they get Ola as a judge to annoy James (seeing as they've reportedly been sacked)”
Contract decisions aren't made until the summer, so the 'reports' of them being sacked are complete fabrications.
I like Ola, she did quite well when judging the wheelchair dancing a few years ago, but I can't see her as a Strictly judge. I actually wouldn't mind seeing James on the panel, but presumably they'll hire a woman.
Originally Posted by misulica:
“James and Ola have been sacked???”
“James and Ola have been sacked???
”
No, they haven't. Contract decisions aren't made until the summer, there was a non-story in a ridiculous tabloid extrpolated from the fact that the Jordans aren't doing the tour this year. So it's not fact, far from it, it's actually baseless.
Originally Posted by kochspostulates:
“Harry Judd
Kara Tointon
Louis Spence
Russell Grant
Cheryl Cole”
“Harry Judd
Kara Tointon
Louis Spence
Russell Grant
Cheryl Cole”
It is like you picked all the people who it should never be!! cheryl cole ?????
Does anyone remember when Zoe asked Ian on ITT about being a judge and he responded "no, not yet" or something a long them lines, but it really had a few of us baffled...
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