Morning Soupy, I was just about to post that too!
Really interesting to find out more behind the scenes. How she got picked for the show and 'stuff'. Definitely worth a read!
Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev Appreciation Thread (Part 24)
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Morning Soupy, I was just about to post that too!
Really interesting to find out more behind the scenes. How she got picked for the show and 'stuff'. Definitely worth a read!
Definitely worth a read ... I think she's really enjoying the experience! Feel a bit jealous of the celebs!
Radio Times @RadioTimes 1h
Get voting for @artemchigvintse in our Strictly pro dancer poll http://www. http://t.co/No7eHhtP6h
Get voting for @artemchigvintse in our Strictly pro dancer poll http://www. http://t.co/No7eHhtP6h
Originally Posted by SMW1963:
“Radio Times @RadioTimes 1h
Get voting for @artemchigvintse in our Strictly pro dancer poll http://www. http://t.co/No7eHhtP6h”
“Radio Times @RadioTimes 1h
Get voting for @artemchigvintse in our Strictly pro dancer poll http://www. http://t.co/No7eHhtP6h”
Have voted on every computer in the house ( John builds them!!) He has at least two operating systems on each one so I think that may be 10from him & 2 from me! Will that do? He has just shouted to me that his votes on all the browsers from each computer have been accepted !
Originally Posted by crazy4kartem:
“Next Monday Kara will be a guest on the Specsavers Crime Thriller Club on ITV3 at 9pm.
This explains a tweet from a week or two ago.
(P.S. She'll be discussing her new film role.)”
“Next Monday Kara will be a guest on the Specsavers Crime Thriller Club on ITV3 at 9pm.
This explains a tweet from a week or two ago.
(P.S. She'll be discussing her new film role.)”
Crazy I've put a pic of Kara from the Radio Times on Twitter but don't know how to bring it over. Thick!
Originally Posted by SMW1963:
“Radio Times 90th Anniversary is out don't forget to buy the Right Cover.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/...21_634x429.jpg”
“Radio Times 90th Anniversary is out don't forget to buy the Right Cover.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/...21_634x429.jpg”
Hi SMW, We have our RT delivered & sod's law the wrong one arrived! Found the right one eventually. I know , I know I'm pathetic!!
Originally Posted by fridgesoup:
“First steps: Tony and Aliona
I hope they had a profitable time in Florida improving Aliona's golf because.....Yikes, on the dancing front!
”
“First steps: Tony and Aliona
I hope they had a profitable time in Florida improving Aliona's golf because.....Yikes, on the dancing front!
”
She didn't tweet much about dancing, but loads about golf whilst in Florida! Reckon she could see things would be a bit hopeless so gleaned all the golfing tips she could instead! The dancing looked really grim, poor man couldn't even balance. I wear hearing aids but I don't get THAT problem!!!
Originally Posted by Noone:
“*splutter* I know nothing but that doesn't seem to stop me from giving my opinion. I think it's all down to if you like the lines and feel what they're feeling (so to speak). I do bow to the superior knowledge of those who know...but PM, don't feel you can't add your twopenneth.
I do like Vanessa's attitude. Let's hope she gets a chance to bite back.
:”
“*splutter* I know nothing but that doesn't seem to stop me from giving my opinion.
I think it's all down to if you like the lines and feel what they're feeling (so to speak). I do bow to the superior knowledge of those who know...but PM, don't feel you can't add your twopenneth. I do like Vanessa's attitude. Let's hope she gets a chance to bite back.
:”
Nooney, I SO agree , I know very little about this dancing lark, but I DO know what I like re music, costume, dance & obviously the personalities of the couples.Take last year, DVO was by far the most proficient dancer but I think her personality possibly lost her the title. The overall package wasn't right. As you say , Noone , just my opinion. So PM join the clan!!
I've always thought Vanessa a bit of a harridan and she would probably have swallowed Artem whole had he been her partner! But James is a great match & her attitude to the whole thing is just right. Her dancing looked a bit suspect but would love it if she could surprise us !
Originally Posted by scout2006:
“I'm another poster who's recently taken redundancy after a lifetime of working for the same organisation
I'm really looking forward to seeing Natalie dance with Artem, I have high hopes for them. I have to say this year there isn't really anyone I have taken an immediate dislike to, which is extremely rare
I think I'm going to enjoy this series as they all look like they want to be there rather than need to be there to raise their profile. Well, I'm hoping anyway
GBBO time, happy days.”
“I'm another poster who's recently taken redundancy after a lifetime of working for the same organisation
I'm really looking forward to seeing Natalie dance with Artem, I have high hopes for them. I have to say this year there isn't really anyone I have taken an immediate dislike to, which is extremely rare
I think I'm going to enjoy this series as they all look like they want to be there rather than need to be there to raise their profile. Well, I'm hoping anyway GBBO time, happy days.”
Sorry to hear of your redundancy Scout, You & Traceyno Have been very unlucky. Off topic a bit , but if it's any consolation, my son's company in Bristol is closing down & we've had a very worrying 3 months, as he has 3 small children & a big mortgage ! But last Monday he heard he has another job, so really he's in a better position than he was before. A bit longer travelling but a bit of redundancy money behind them! So I wish you & Traceyno the same luck love,
BIB On face value I like most of them too.Fingers crossed for a brilliant season.
Originally Posted by SMW1963:
“Kara looking just Stunning !!
http://www.prphotos.com/store/catego...tem=LMK-101942”
“Kara looking just Stunning !!
http://www.prphotos.com/store/catego...tem=LMK-101942”
And we all know that with Kara the camera doesn't lie! She is as beautiful in the flesh, XX
Originally Posted by SMW1963:
“Bhavna @Bhavna_ 1h
Just saw Union J, Emma Willis, Kara Tointon, Paddy Mcguinness, Fearne Cotton and Keith Lemon! #celebjuice #halloweenspecial”
“Bhavna @Bhavna_ 1h
Just saw Union J, Emma Willis, Kara Tointon, Paddy Mcguinness, Fearne Cotton and Keith Lemon! #celebjuice #halloweenspecial”
Will someone give us a reminder at the time please -- Granny brain & all that!
Originally Posted by fridgesoup:
“Thanks, wren. I feel the same. I love Ola as a character and a dancer but I'm afraid I think she takes the lazy way out with her slebs and fills the routines with lots of flash and not enough substance. I hope I'm wrong, though, and she squeezes every last drop of dance talent out of Ashley.”
“Thanks, wren
. I feel the same. I love Ola as a character and a dancer but I'm afraid I think she takes the lazy way out with her slebs and fills the routines with lots of flash and not enough substance. I hope I'm wrong, though, and she squeezes every last drop of dance talent out of Ashley.”
Hi Soupy. I agree, but I think a few of the female pros do that, Kristina in particular, But this year both girls have promising partners so lets hope they let THEM shine.
A great read. I wonder if any of the other names being bandied around at the time became rejects at some stage in the procedure?
Last year we had great fun with the code names but this year only Fiona's has come to light.Do you know any others?
Wren , I can't believe you'll miss tomorrow night, what bad planning!!( says me who missed the Launch Show on the night!)
Reporting each week on Twitter, Facebook,The Kara & Artem thread, The Artem thread and here on Natalie & Artem's thread, is going to be too much for this Granny brain, so can I ask where most of you will be most of the time please? I want to be part of the hype but also have on-going commitment in real life, with baby sitting duties & hospital appointments etc
Have a shimmering, Strictly weekend everyone !
Originally Posted by 7seren7:
“Have voted on every computer in the house ( John builds them!!) He has at least two operating systems on each one so I think that may be 10from him & 2 from me! Will that do? He has just shouted to me that his votes on all the browsers from each computer have been accepted !
Crazy I've put a pic of Kara from the Radio Times on Twitter but don't know how to bring it over. Thick!
Hi SMW, We have our RT delivered & sod's law the wrong one arrived! Found the right one eventually. I know , I know I'm pathetic!!
She didn't tweet much about dancing, but loads about golf whilst in Florida! Reckon she could see things would be a bit hopeless so gleaned all the golfing tips she could instead! The dancing looked really grim, poor man couldn't even balance. I wear hearing aids but I don't get THAT problem!!!
Nooney, I SO agree , I know very little about this dancing lark, but I DO know what I like re music, costume, dance & obviously the personalities of the couples.Take last year, DVO was by far the most proficient dancer but I think her personality possibly lost her the title. The overall package wasn't right. As you say , Noone , just my opinion. So PM join the clan!!
I've always thought Vanessa a bit of a harridan and she would probably have swallowed Artem whole had he been her partner! But James is a great match & her attitude to the whole thing is just right. Her dancing looked a bit suspect but would love it if she could surprise us !
Sorry to hear of your redundancy Scout, You & Traceyno Have been very unlucky. Off topic a bit , but if it's any consolation, my son's company in Bristol is closing down & we've had a very worrying 3 months, as he has 3 small children & a big mortgage ! But last Monday he heard he has another job, so really he's in a better position than he was before. A bit longer travelling but a bit of redundancy money behind them! So I wish you & Traceyno the same luck love,
BIB On face value I like most of them too.Fingers crossed for a brilliant season.
And we all know that with Kara the camera doesn't lie! She is as beautiful in the flesh, XX
Will someone give us a reminder at the time please -- Granny brain & all that!
Hi Soupy. I agree, but I think a few of the female pros do that, Kristina in particular, But this year both girls have promising partners so lets hope they let THEM shine.
A great read. I wonder if any of the other names being bandied around at the time became rejects at some stage in the procedure?
Last year we had great fun with the code names but this year only Fiona's has come to light.Do you know any others?
Wren , I can't believe you'll miss tomorrow night, what bad planning!!( says me who missed the Launch Show on the night!)
Reporting each week on Twitter, Facebook,The Kara & Artem thread, The Artem thread and here on Natalie & Artem's thread, is going to be too much for this Granny brain, so can I ask where most of you will be most of the time please? I want to be part of the hype but also have on-going commitment in real life, with baby sitting duties & hospital appointments etc
Have a shimmering, Strictly weekend everyone !”
“Have voted on every computer in the house ( John builds them!!) He has at least two operating systems on each one so I think that may be 10from him & 2 from me! Will that do? He has just shouted to me that his votes on all the browsers from each computer have been accepted !
Crazy I've put a pic of Kara from the Radio Times on Twitter but don't know how to bring it over. Thick!
Hi SMW, We have our RT delivered & sod's law the wrong one arrived! Found the right one eventually. I know , I know I'm pathetic!!
She didn't tweet much about dancing, but loads about golf whilst in Florida! Reckon she could see things would be a bit hopeless so gleaned all the golfing tips she could instead! The dancing looked really grim, poor man couldn't even balance. I wear hearing aids but I don't get THAT problem!!!
Nooney, I SO agree , I know very little about this dancing lark, but I DO know what I like re music, costume, dance & obviously the personalities of the couples.Take last year, DVO was by far the most proficient dancer but I think her personality possibly lost her the title. The overall package wasn't right. As you say , Noone , just my opinion. So PM join the clan!!
I've always thought Vanessa a bit of a harridan and she would probably have swallowed Artem whole had he been her partner! But James is a great match & her attitude to the whole thing is just right. Her dancing looked a bit suspect but would love it if she could surprise us !
Sorry to hear of your redundancy Scout, You & Traceyno Have been very unlucky. Off topic a bit , but if it's any consolation, my son's company in Bristol is closing down & we've had a very worrying 3 months, as he has 3 small children & a big mortgage ! But last Monday he heard he has another job, so really he's in a better position than he was before. A bit longer travelling but a bit of redundancy money behind them! So I wish you & Traceyno the same luck love,
BIB On face value I like most of them too.Fingers crossed for a brilliant season.
And we all know that with Kara the camera doesn't lie! She is as beautiful in the flesh, XX
Will someone give us a reminder at the time please -- Granny brain & all that!
Hi Soupy. I agree, but I think a few of the female pros do that, Kristina in particular, But this year both girls have promising partners so lets hope they let THEM shine.
A great read. I wonder if any of the other names being bandied around at the time became rejects at some stage in the procedure?
Last year we had great fun with the code names but this year only Fiona's has come to light.Do you know any others?
Wren , I can't believe you'll miss tomorrow night, what bad planning!!( says me who missed the Launch Show on the night!)
Reporting each week on Twitter, Facebook,The Kara & Artem thread, The Artem thread and here on Natalie & Artem's thread, is going to be too much for this Granny brain, so can I ask where most of you will be most of the time please? I want to be part of the hype but also have on-going commitment in real life, with baby sitting duties & hospital appointments etc
Have a shimmering, Strictly weekend everyone !”
Hi Seren, you're in competition with me for the title of multiquote queen!
I'll be on here and on the N&A thread mostly. Will probably not be able to give my thoughts on the couples until Sunday.
I'll echo your wish to everyone to have a great Strictlyfied weekend!
Originally Posted by Wrenny-24:
“Hi Seren, you're in competition with me for the title of multiquote queen!
I'll be on here and on the N&A thread mostly. Will probably not be able to give my thoughts on the couples until Sunday.
I'll echo your wish to everyone to have a great Strictlyfied weekend!”
“Hi Seren, you're in competition with me for the title of multiquote queen!
I'll be on here and on the N&A thread mostly. Will probably not be able to give my thoughts on the couples until Sunday.
I'll echo your wish to everyone to have a great Strictlyfied weekend!
”
Hi all after a week of packing up house and facing the fact that I am leaving the area that has been home for the last 28 years, I am sitting down for a few minutes.
Didn't think I would be able to see it as tele has gone, but am slipping over to Soupy's to watch, so allowing myself to geta bit excited as well.
I will continue to post mostly here but also the N&A thread I think.
Fingers crossed it will be a good night for all
Originally Posted by Clartem:
“Hi all after a week of packing up house and facing the fact that I am leaving the area that has been home for the last 28 years, I am sitting down for a few minutes.
Didn't think I would be able to see it as tele has gone, but am slipping over to Soupy's to watch, so allowing myself to geta bit excited as well.
I will continue to post mostly here but also the N&A thread I think.
Fingers crossed it will be a good night for all”
“Hi all after a week of packing up house and facing the fact that I am leaving the area that has been home for the last 28 years, I am sitting down for a few minutes.
Didn't think I would be able to see it as tele has gone, but am slipping over to Soupy's to watch, so allowing myself to geta bit excited as well.
I will continue to post mostly here but also the N&A thread I think.
Fingers crossed it will be a good night for all”
Glad you're getting to watch tonight thanks to Soupy!
What about tomorrow?
Good luck with everything French and keep in touch! xxxx
Sneak peak at rehearsals (pics)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlyc...ress-Rehearsal
someone mention cossack
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlyc...ress-Rehearsal
someone mention cossack
Originally Posted by Clartem:
“Hi all after a week of packing up house and facing the fact that I am leaving the area that has been home for the last 28 years, I am sitting down for a few minutes.
Didn't think I would be able to see it as tele has gone, but am slipping over to Soupy's to watch, so allowing myself to geta bit excited as well.
I will continue to post mostly here but also the N&A thread I think.
Fingers crossed it will be a good night for all”
“Hi all after a week of packing up house and facing the fact that I am leaving the area that has been home for the last 28 years, I am sitting down for a few minutes.
Didn't think I would be able to see it as tele has gone, but am slipping over to Soupy's to watch, so allowing myself to geta bit excited as well.
I will continue to post mostly here but also the N&A thread I think.
Fingers crossed it will be a good night for all”
Wishing you well with your move and farewells Clartem
. A fresh start lies ahead...your new home looks amazing, WOW in fact.I wish you and Soupy, and all kartemites, a Strictly fabulous night tonight. It's been a lonnnnnnnnnnnnng wait.
There are so many couples I like, on first impressions, that I'm really looking forward to the show tonight and tomorrow.
Originally Posted by wliag43:
“Sneak peak at rehearsals (pics)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlyc...ress-Rehearsal
someone mention kossack”
“Sneak peak at rehearsals (pics)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlyc...ress-Rehearsal
someone mention kossack
”
Hi Seren - I'll post here if it's about K and A and the Natalie/Artem thread if it's about them. Where to post general ramblings about the show as a whole tho'???
If the Natalie and Artem partnership garners lots of new appreciators (unlike poor Fernie last year) it doesn't seem quite right to swamp that thread with our OT ramblings (and it might come across as a bit cliquey - wouldn't want to put newbies off 
), but, on the other hand they are 'this year's couple', so feel we should post there. Think that's where I'll start off and see how it goes....
Sorry, that's a long winded way of saying, not really sure!
If the Natalie and Artem partnership garners lots of new appreciators (unlike poor Fernie last year
) it doesn't seem quite right to swamp that thread with our OT ramblings (and it might come across as a bit cliquey - wouldn't want to put newbies off ), but, on the other hand they are 'this year's couple', so feel we should post there. Think that's where I'll start off and see how it goes....Sorry, that's a long winded way of saying, not really sure!
Originally Posted by SMW1963:
“Artem keeping the Russian theme.Getting Excited
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/”
“Artem keeping the Russian theme
.Getting Excited http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/”
Good grief!
Well, at least Natalie looks nice . Oh, costume people, how could you?!!
Originally Posted by fridgesoup:
“Hi Seren - I'll post here if it's about K and A and the Natalie/Artem thread if it's about them. Where to post general ramblings about the show as a whole tho'???
If the Natalie and Artem partnership garners lots of new appreciators (unlike poor Fernie last year) it doesn't seem quite right to swamp that thread with our OT ramblings (and it might come across as a bit cliquey - wouldn't want to put newbies off ), but, on the other hand they are 'this year's couple', so feel we should post there. Think that's where I'll start off and see how it goes....
Sorry, that's a long winded way of saying, not really sure!”
“Hi Seren - I'll post here if it's about K and A and the Natalie/Artem thread if it's about them. Where to post general ramblings about the show as a whole tho'???
If the Natalie and Artem partnership garners lots of new appreciators (unlike poor Fernie last year
) it doesn't seem quite right to swamp that thread with our OT ramblings (and it might come across as a bit cliquey - wouldn't want to put newbies off ), but, on the other hand they are 'this year's couple', so feel we should post there. Think that's where I'll start off and see how it goes....Sorry, that's a long winded way of saying, not really sure!
”
BIB That sounds sensible Soupy. I'll probably ramble about the couples as a whole in here and keep the N&A thread to comments on them.........or try to anyway!
Sounds like Mark might be going down the comedy route!
2FionaFullerton 7:07pm via Twitter for iPhone
Just chilling before live show. Curlers still in. Amazing dress run. @markbenton100 hilarious. Enjoy #SCD2013
2FionaFullerton 7:07pm via Twitter for iPhone
Just chilling before live show. Curlers still in. Amazing dress run. @markbenton100 hilarious. Enjoy #SCD2013
Originally Posted by Wrenny-24:
“BIB That sounds sensible Soupy. I'll probably ramble about the couples as a whole in here and keep the N&A thread to comments on them.........or try to anyway!”
“BIB That sounds sensible Soupy. I'll probably ramble about the couples as a whole in here and keep the N&A thread to comments on them.........or try to anyway!
”
Therein lies the difficulty, wren, staying on topic.....
So, you'll be rambling here, I'll be rambling there....errr.... oh, I dunno. Whatevah!
Originally Posted by 7seren7:
“Have voted on every computer in the house ( John builds them!!) He has at least two operating systems on each one so I think that may be 10from him & 2 from me! Will that do? He has just shouted to me that his votes on all the browsers from each computer have been accepted !”
“Have voted on every computer in the house ( John builds them!!) He has at least two operating systems on each one so I think that may be 10from him & 2 from me! Will that do? He has just shouted to me that his votes on all the browsers from each computer have been accepted !”
Quote:
“I've always thought Vanessa a bit of a harridan and she would probably have swallowed Artem whole had he been her partner! But James is a great match & her attitude to the whole thing is just right. Her dancing looked a bit suspect but would love it if she could surprise us !
”
“I've always thought Vanessa a bit of a harridan and she would probably have swallowed Artem whole had he been her partner! But James is a great match & her attitude to the whole thing is just right. Her dancing looked a bit suspect but would love it if she could surprise us !
”
Yes, hope she surprises a few peeps - in a good way!.
Quote:
“ On face value I like most of them too.Fingers crossed for a brilliant season.”
“ On face value I like most of them too.Fingers crossed for a brilliant season.”
Me too!
Originally Posted by Clartem:
“Hi all after a week of packing up house and facing the fact that I am leaving the area that has been home for the last 28 years, I am sitting down for a few minutes.”
“Hi all after a week of packing up house and facing the fact that I am leaving the area that has been home for the last 28 years, I am sitting down for a few minutes.”
Every best wish - je croise les doigts.
Ooh, Clarty, you'll get to see the next series of Spiral before we do?! I'm just a tad envious!
Originally Posted by SMW1963:
“Artem keeping the Russian theme.Getting Excited
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/”
“Artem keeping the Russian theme
.Getting Excited http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/”
Crikey!
Fiona Fullerton @2FionaFullerton
Oh Gawd. Just passed Len, Bruno and Darcy in the corridor. I actually curtsied to @DarceyOfficial AWKWARD! @SCD2013UK
Bless!
Oh Gawd. Just passed Len, Bruno and Darcy in the corridor. I actually curtsied to @DarceyOfficial AWKWARD! @SCD2013UK
Bless!
Originally Posted by fridgesoup:
“Good grief! Well, at least Natalie looks nice . Oh, costume people, how could you?!!”
“Good grief!
Well, at least Natalie looks nice . Oh, costume people, how could you?!!”
Oh dear me All set for the show, which starts at 10 o'clock over here. Hope everyone has a fab time (tho not so sure about the Ruskie bit
)
Hi all
Not sure if it's been posted but Kara is on The Crime Thriller Club on ITV3 on Monday at 9.00pm talking about her latest role.
Not sure if it's been posted but Kara is on The Crime Thriller Club on ITV3 on Monday at 9.00pm talking about her latest role.
Originally Posted by col 1n:
“Hi all
Not sure if it's been posted but Kara is on The Crime Thriller Club on ITV3 on Monday at 9.00pm talking about her latest role.”
“Hi all
Not sure if it's been posted but Kara is on The Crime Thriller Club on ITV3 on Monday at 9.00pm talking about her latest role.
”
Thanks col 1n.
OH has just made us a Negroni - to remind us of Tuscany he says!
One part each of Campari, red Martini, and gin. Blimey, it's good - but any more than one and your legs take on a life of their own!
Originally Posted by Tuscan Sun:
“Thanks col 1n.
OH has just made us a Negroni - to remind us of Tuscany he says! One part each of Campari, red Martini, and gin. Blimey, it's good - but any more than one and your legs take on a life of their own! ”
“Thanks col 1n.
OH has just made us a Negroni - to remind us of Tuscany he says!
One part each of Campari, red Martini, and gin. Blimey, it's good - but any more than one and your legs take on a life of their own! ”
That does sound..........potent! Steady! 1/2 hour to go!
Originally Posted by Tuscan Sun:
“OH has just made us a Negroni - to remind us of Tuscany he says! One part each of Campari, red Martini, and gin. Blimey, it's good - but any more than one and your legs take on a life of their own! ”
“OH has just made us a Negroni - to remind us of Tuscany he says!
One part each of Campari, red Martini, and gin. Blimey, it's good - but any more than one and your legs take on a life of their own! ”
Sounds good
. I've got a choice of Rioja or Rioja.
Hope Clarty likes Rioja.
Originally Posted by Tuscan Sun:
“Thanks col 1n.
OH has just made us a Negroni - to remind us of Tuscany he says! One part each of Campari, red Martini, and gin. Blimey, it's good - but any more than one and your legs take on a life of their own! ”
“Thanks col 1n.
OH has just made us a Negroni - to remind us of Tuscany he says!
One part each of Campari, red Martini, and gin. Blimey, it's good - but any more than one and your legs take on a life of their own! ”
Like Ben's wandering thighs!
Originally Posted by fridgesoup:
“Sounds good.
I've got a choice of Rioja or Rioja.
Hope Clarty likes Rioja.”
“Sounds good
. I've got a choice of Rioja or Rioja.
Hope Clarty likes Rioja.
”
I'm staying sober, I've got an early start and a long drive tomorrow.
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