oooh love this!!



interesting! its definitely getting strictly exciting!! yipee!

Hi Wrenny . Yes. I never had a problem viewing tweets. What I can't do (and which I used to be able to do) is look at the list of followers and followings. When I click on those headings, I'm now asked to sign in. (For anyone else - I asked about this in another thread).

Love the new trailer .

Was sorry to hear about Kristina and Joe.

Just saw the trailer on the TV after BBC Breakfast.
Loved it. As Craig would say FA-BU-LOUS .

Hi everyone just saw a tweet from Aliiona saying she's doing strictly.Im sorry I don't know how to copy over.

Here you go:

Aliona Vilani ‏@AlionaVilani 33m

Official 💃 I'm doing Strictly Come Dancing...so you guys will see me on your tvs this series very soon yet again doing my thing Vilani style

What on earth is going on??? I guess we'll soon find out.

Yes isn't he see Vanessa Feltz confirmed :yawn: did hope they would surprise us this year with only exciting contestants .but guess it will be the same mix as before golden oldies, no hopers ,and a couple of decent contenders .hope that doesn't sound too cynical but I did hope for a different approach this season ,however early days. Could be the best line up ever
Think one of the professional dancers they had allegedly lined up is either unavailable or didn't want to do it so that might explain Aliona
Any way .... Looking forward to it and the trailer is FA-BU-LOUS

That tweet has now been deleted

Artem tweet

https://twitter.com/artemchigvintse/...049728/photo/1

Curious, isn't it?
Maybe she's in for some pro dances. Hope she dances with Artem (if it's true) - I always thought they suited each other best

How spooky, I was just this minute replying to one of your posts in the New Pros thread!

Yes, she and Artem were a good pairing.

There's a rumour OutSide that Aliona has been brought back to replace an injured Natalie . Aliona has tweeted about going to France for the day and back in London tomorrow. (possibly something to do with visa protocol).

I'd love to have Aliona back, but be gutted to lose Nat (if it's true). She's a fabulous teacher and choreographer and, after seeing her in SC, I am totally in her thrall!

Had a quick look, but couldn't see anything to back up the rumour. There are more capable agents than I.....

I can't find anything else about that rumour other than the OPs post. The Twittersphere is deadly quiet. I really hope that it's not true, but these things tend to have a grain of truth about them. I guess we'll find out next week if not before. The only injury I remember recently was to Iveta, but she tweeted the next day that she was ok.

No - there doesn't seem to be anything out there, does there? The only 'evidence' I can see is that no one is saying 'Natalie is fine', but perhaps they've been too busy with group rehearsals..... Nat herself hasn't tweeted anything for a number of days, but that alone means diddly! Hmmm.

Wish there were more crumbs. I enjoyed the sleuthing last year with the code names and all!

Yes that was fun, maybe we're not going to get that this year? Are you going to watch the One Show? I might break down and watch again.

I'm going to try... no promises!!

(It's ever so slightly more bearable and less Blue Peter-ish with Chris Evans....)

I think I'm one of the few who would like to see Aliona back although I am sorry if Natalie is injured. She has a good partnership with Artem.

I broke down and watched the whole thing! Chef Tom was fun. I like him. Can't get too excited over Tony Jacklin. Let's hope there are more leaks over the weekend before the big reveal on Monday evening!


Hi lateone, I think Soupy is also a fan of Aliona. I would much rather see Natalie in the show out of the two.

About a week ago I decided I needed to visit IKEA to look at a few things. For me that means IKEA Wembley and a trip via central London. So I thought, if I'm going to be in London anyway then I might as well go to see the last night of Relatively Speaking and support Kara.

I wasn't going to admit to this on here as this is the 3rd time I've seen the play (June trip plus Richmond in 2012). However, I walked into the Stalls Bar and immediately saw a familiar face. Yes, there is at least one other kartemite as crazy as me. I won't say who it is was; she can admit to that if she wants to ...

Anyway the play was great, for me better than in June. The stalls was full and there were laughs from the audience throughout. Rapturous applause at the end. A fitting finale.

If I'd been alone I would have gone straight to the station for the train home. However, I accompanied the other lovely lady to the stage door. Hoards of people waiting for Daniel Radcliffe at the other stage door; a smaller crowd for the Relatively Speaking cast. Kara was lovely and generous with her time as always.

It turned out there was a third kartemite lurking at the stage door so the three of us finished the evening with a coffee at Cafe Koha. Of course we discussed the magic of K&A and the upcoming SCD season. Time flew by and I had to rush off to get the last train home. A lovely evening after fighting the crowds at IKEA.

Looking forward to Kara's next project (whatever that will be) and looking forward just as much to the kartemite reunion that will accompany this. In the meantime, fingers crossed for a good partner for Artem.

Aww, a very lovely sunday morning confession crazy4kartem!

So pleased to read the last night was packed and well received for all concerned, it was a really enjoyable play and deserved the rave reviews. How wonderful there were a few kartemites there, we are a very loyal bunch! Hopefully Last Passenger will get a premiere and a good reception.

I am looking forward to the new season. Who do you think Artem will be partnered with? So far we have,

Newsreader Susanna, Countdown girl Rachel, Dragon's den lady, Model Abbey, Broadcaster Vanessa, ...

A lovely confession crazy4kartem,brought back happy memories of our gathering in June

RS has been a great success & like you will be looking forward to Kara's next project & a reunion

Everything crossed for Artem & a good partner who wants to dance & we can get to see his amazing choreography again !!

What a wonderful confession crazy! Glad you had a good time and met up with a couple of Kartemites as a bonus.


Hi Anam, I'd like to see him with Rachel Riley or Natalie Gumede, neither of which I knew before googling them.


Hi SMW
That was a lovely reunion and a chance to meet a few new Kartemites too. I wonder what the next reunion will be for?

crazy4kartem - you do make me laugh with your 'confessions' . Nothing to feel guilty about! Indeed, after a trip round the North Circular and Ikea , I would say you were due all manner of treats! (That place has made me cry in frustration more than once! )

Great that you had an impromptu Kartemite and Koha session, too .


Wrenny, like you, I'd like Natalie or Rachel for Arty. I suspect Natalie might be a bit 'fiercer' than Rachel, who seems very sweet. Good qualities both, but perhaps Natalie would go for it more. (I have absolutely no basis for saying that, other than Natalie being an actress and having bonkers hair )

anam - really hope he doesn't get the dragon or Vanessa (both too dominant for our boy). Nor Fiona Fullerton if she's in. I want a young fittie this time.

Looking forward to the new series.

I know what you mean by 'fiercer' Soupy. She has that sassy look to her, plus the bonkers hair I think either of those would be a good match for Artem. Please not Vanessa or Deborah.
Not long now!

Lovely, Crazy. I wish I could have gone. Whoever else went, come on 'fess up!

And Rachel for Artem, my choice from the beginning! But only if she has rhythm!

We'll have to look closely at the group dance I guess!

I'm now completely confused dot com about the situation with the Pros. It's a weird year in that regard!