No confessions tonight .

I haven't posted for a very long time.
I have to agree I really cannot see why people are so taken with .Certrainly not me

Te absolvo, Clarty - as Harry Potter didn't say.


This is not clever and it's not funny. La Lisa is just about bearable in (very) small doses, but she shifts more ham and cheese than Sainsbury's.


I am now officially in denial.


Hi katkins - and so say all of us.


Dave and Karen: what an endearing guy. Another one on my list of faves - it's turning into a rather long list.

Another confession: went to see Anton and Erin on tour and really enjoyed it. The band/singer was great and their dance troupe was excellent. Anton's got a nice line in self-deprecating humour.

I thought Anton would be a good replacement.

https://twitter.com/artemchigvintse/...823744/photo/1

You can definitely see she is a dancer

First Steps: Rachel and Pasha

New still from Last Passenger

https://twitter.com/LastPassengerUK/...210369/photo/1

Hi CS I'm not that keen on the thought of Anton as a presenter tbh. I think he'd make it all about himself. Just my opinion.


Thanks karina I don't care if she's deemed a ringah. I'm just really looking forward to some stunning routines from them.


Thanks Soupy


Thanks wliag

He has obviously been working on her hands.
I am spending the day with fridge tomorrow, on a course which involves a bit of hard graft with dough.
I think I will make the odd in praise of Lisa comment and see If she will do my lump as well as hers
Wrenster you might want to join in

Photo of Artem and James at the reality tv awards last night

http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/...ty_3869507.jpg

She's looking good! I'm slightly nervous about tomorrows bread making course! Are we all good slappers?


Thanks Tipster, they both scrub up well!

Good hands alrighty.


Will catch later, thanks for the link Soupy.


Oooh Clarts, I make my own bread and would love some tips or recipes. Thinking of Lisa while (if) you're kneading will do wonders for your loaf. And remember, the wetter the better. (Keep it clean ladies :sleep: )


Very nice...one of them is anyway!


Well I am!

Evenin' Nooney. I'm a bit of a bread making virgin so will be on a steep learning curve tomorrow. I'll let you know how we get on........maybe.......

Our first slappers were Erinfan and Salsameg (I hope they're both well, would love it if they popped in to say hello). I shall add you to the list then.

BIB - But you've given your game away and it will float right over my head as I remain the picture of calm and serenity :sleep:

Ommmmm.

I may even make a little Lisa shaped loaf....

Ready to get floury

He looks veerrry tasty.

Would love to see a tweet from Kara.
Guessing she may be on holiday as Artem has been pictured out partying this week.
She was scheduled to be singing at an event for Teenage Cancer Trust on Sunday. We might hear something then.

Wrenny and Soupy, waving from afar, enjoy the bread making today.

Thanks - waving back

Right, must dash. Knead to get bready .

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Hello Ladies,
Apologies for being such a very poor Kartemite of late, but real life has taken over, forcing me to prioritise. If Keep Dancing is red faced for her lapse then mine must be purple!! Hopefully things will settle in the next week or so, so that I can join in the fun here .Lots of baby sitting next week & hopefully the last of hospital appointments for John for a while, THEN the sparkle of Strictly can begin..

So good to see some returning posters as well as the regulars & newbies… you are all wonderful folk bringing your talents to our communal Kartemite table.

My thoughts ( for what they are worth )on this season’s partnerships

Anton & Fiona – The man might not be the best all round dancer but his ballroom is sublime. He’s been a saint with what he’s had to put up with, so deserves someone as elegant as Fiona, Very well matched,

Abbey & Aljaz –Think this pairing was as I expected & a good looking couple. Not seen any action in the rehearsal room yet .

Tony & Aliona – Her smile was forced but she is having a wonderful time in Florida. Hope Len doesn’t read her tweets as it’s all about playing golf – not much news on the dancing front! She probably knows her days are numbered so making hay while the sun shines!

Robin & Deborah - I thought Robin might be due a contender this year, but the powers that be probably thought he had such a whirl & was in the limelight so much with Lisa last year that it was his turn for someone more sedate .I like her –they’ll be fine.

Mark & Iveta.- I liked Iveta last year & like fun loving Mark too. Could they surprise us – maybe another Russell??

Vanessa & James -It was time he had a real challenge! James has his work cut out with Vanessa but I must admit, other than her verbal diarrhoea, she is growing on me because she is trying so hard. Her moves don’t seem at all natural yet & I thought there would be more fireworks!! Fun ahead.

Julian & Janette – Bright ,bubbly & seem to be having a lot of fun. I know most of you find him very irritating but I don’t mind his over the top ways ( & I don’t THINK it’s the Welsh thing!) Will this over exuberant pair of puppies surprise us?

Sophie & Brendan – Lucky Brendan. A great pairing ,already looking very able in the VT. In for a good while unless she comes unstuck in the Latin.

Rachel & Pasha - Bit disappointed that he had someone who everyone thought would be good. It should have been his time for an older, less able partner. Having said that, I didn’t think she moved very rhythmically in the group dance, so we shall see……

Ben & Kristina – Mmm!. I think he was probably meant for Natalie before a bit of a reshuffle so Kristina has been very lucky. I’d read too that he was clinically deaf but I suspect he’ll have a huge following from his rugby & gay connections. But ( whispering in case I get lynched) I’ve gone off Kristina a bit because of her intense self promoting. Not loving her current crop of pics, all a bit …… I like him a lot & I know I shouldn’t let my feelings influence me. Would have loved him with Nat. Sorry!

Ashley & Ola – Well her reaction (&his!!) said it all. I’m glad Ola has had a potential front runner at last & I think they’ll be great to watch-probably right up to the final!

Susanna & Kevin – I’m really liking Kevin & his enthusiasm. This might be helped by his being so friendly & charming on meeting him after BTF. Susanna seems happy & smiley too, so liking this pair a lot.

Patrick &Anya – He looked as though he had good rhythm in the group dance. He’s quite high profile in Casualty at the moment so should do well with votes.

Dave & Karen – Loving their partnership & loving their “beans on toast” banter! They are a definite fun couple & I think he will charm the punters into voting!!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

Natalie & Artem – So pleased Artem has got a potential contender & a hard worker, giving us a chance to see his fabulous choreography to the max. There will be no holding back this year! Pleased too, that Natalie, is admitting to her previous dance training (as all drama school pupils have!), not like DVO playing the” hard done by” card last year! I’m hoping the public will like her for that. Couldn’t see much from their first VT except Artem’s meticulous preparation but yesterday’s pic showed great promise. They seem to be getting on well so pray the press will not raise it’s ugly head & we get to see him at his best.

Obviously, we have no idea of the choreographical & teaching skills of the new pros yet so exciting times ahead.!!

Glad to be back in the Strictly fold. Love to you all.xx

First steps: Patrick and Anya

Countdown: Ten days to go Fiona

Kara has tweeted a picture of a taverna. She's on holiday in Spain! Must be back soon as she is doing a Twitter Q & A on the Last Passenger tomorrow

https://twitter.com/ktointon/status/...112322/photo/1

Ha! Kara must have heard me. Picture of a pretty taverna in Spain.

Looks lovely

ktointon @KimberleyJWalsh Spain. Seeing u Monday though. Kimba Book time x

Kimberley is scheduled to be on This Morning on Monday so maybe Kara is on as well?

Looks a lovely restaurant - I love Spain.