They were excellent Ryan and Lindsey so that's sad if they split up.

New format? Please tell me they're getting a new host. The ex Butlin comedian they had on there was woeful.

Cant wait for the Christmas Special now....

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First paragraph, don't blame you for not being tempted Peppy as the only ones that would interest me (each to their own though) are Susanna and Kevin, Abbey and Aljaz and two couples isn't enough for me to pay that amount of money for. Ben, Mark and Deborah seem like genuinely nice people, but it is unusual to have more than one couple of, not sure how else to phrase it, lesser ability, but they enjoy dancing so good for them. Hopefully Nicky will treat Karen better on the tour than he did on the show as quite often he ignored her really.
Not a great line-up and certainly not the best, the past few years have actually been better, but a good opportunity for the celebs to tour, though this one seems to be shorter.
Think Susanna and Kevin will win and am happy with that, however, it would be rather funny if the winner was Sophie, Patrick or Ashley and none touring. Would imagine they would have been asked, surely, but perhaps have other commitments.
Pleased for Natalie since she has missed this series and good that all original pairings are the same.
Didn't think James was that miffed until I read his Twitter, but suppose it is a lot of money for him and Ola to miss out on; maybe they can do their own tour.
As for heading back to the States Peppy, we have always known he wouldn't remain here forever sadly, but Pasha's talents will take him far and IF a stint on DWTS was to happen, woohoo.
Not sure if Anya would be one of the four dancers, only because I think it will be two pro couples as opposed to individual pros, though if she was to be there then great.
The one person I feel sorry for is Kate, UNLESS it was her choice not to return. However, a certain person is delusional as far as the EC goes.

Ryan and Lindsey were fab I agree Stef.
I actually thought Mike was funny and would much rather have him commentate than the EC anyday.

Thanks Pashulty.
A great pic.

Ok then you can have Mike. Who's EC though?

Just thought Mike was a laugh and got right involved with the audience.
Last sentence, Robin's former dance partner.

I don't mind sharing Mike with Shona... I loved him this year...
EC is 'the exploding custard' aka Miss Funnity Fun aka Miss Jazz Hands...

Lol musicgirl
Thanks for the shoulder to cry on

Hey stef, think of myself in more of a wife than mother capacity IYKWIM
There is a gorge pic a few posts back of pash in the drivers seat, ohh la la.... That man knows what to do with his hands

Last sentence Mrs McK, lmao.
It was a gorgeous pic though and he can be my chauffeur any day.

Thanks Pashu, it looks better than I expected, after seeing the line up originally wasn't that excited, but hope it will be a good 'un. Do we know if they are going to bring back any of previous seasons' celebs, like they did last year?

Thanks for pic, looking forward to the Xmas special

Katya has tweeted that she's back in London, so maybe there'll be more details of the tour soon ..

Lol just spotted your reply. I see you like to mother him do you? "Want bitty"

I will have to check this photo out! Lol

Pasha says:
I was like a goat in pain

Doubt Pasha would get a look-in at DWTS at the moment considering Gleb Savchenko, Dmitry Chaplin, Louis van Amstel and of course Maks Chmerkovskiy all struggle to make the pro line-up on a regular basis. Not quite sure what Chelsee and Kimberley are up to these days, unlucky for Pasha neither can tour this year. Pasha/Chelsee or Pasha/Kim would add a much needed sprinkle of dance quality and give Artem and Natalie a run for their money too.

Was really hoping for a pasherley tour reunion... Maybe TPTB just didn't want it, I really can't imagine that either would turn it down if offered. Kim has been pretty quite lately and pasha will have had some much deserved rest.
Although there is upcoming and rather secretive collaboration between Kim, DVO and Kara next year.... Maybe pasha is involved?!?! A girl can dream!!!

Fair enough I just found him bit end of pier average.

Ha ha I didn't know you called Lisa that! Lol

You kidding me?

No he was describing his singing abilities.

Sorry I was doing a pun, goat, kid, get it?

Sorry stef, I'm thick on the up take today, very good, passed me right by.

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Guess you haven't heard, Maks and Dmitry aren't on DWTS this season and may not be back. Maks just danced with JLo on an award show and he's making a movie. Dmitry is working with SYTYCD and doing other things. Height requirements are really important on DWTS and they currently have Derek and Val who are the same height as Pasha so he could easily fit in. But I think he just doesn't want to tire himself out before he tours with Katya. He and Anya might have some things they are going to do together that might take up his time or:

Hopefully he is working on putting together the musical he has spoken about sometimes. I noticed it came up again recently. Haven't heard him talk about it for a long time, maybe he's closer to really doing it than I thought. I can always wish for it anyway. He's got Anya there on the show with him. I don't think he's coming back to the States right now. Dmitry is his best friend, wonder if he can get him on SCD next.

Thanks Karma, what a great photo - such lovely smiles from everyone. Love Pasha's shoes!!

Thanks Deb for your news from the US - good to hear about what the guys from DWTS are up to…..not sure Pasha will want to join them at the moment - he seems very happy in the UK, I think!!