Thanks Peppy.
What a great interview and the interviewee was obviously taken with Pasha. Wonder if Marian will read it cos he says lovely things about her. Nice that all three of his previous celebs got a mention and how he has congratulated Kimba.
Agree with him about when the pros know their celeb. I think some do paste a smile on their face, but it's rather obvious who is genuinely happy and who isn't.
Fab headline and great pics to accompany the article too.

Oops, thought I had hit the 'r' button not the'e' again. I was and am sober too!!!!
Yes interviewee would be taken with Pasha, but so was the interviewer!!!
One of the best I have read, that and Marian's interview from last year.

Looks like it Korky. She's never normally this quiet.

Well, I'm hoping that this uncharacteristic prolonged absence means that she's busy composing a 50-page thesis on "Pasha and His Role in Ballroom and Latin Dancing"!! Either that or she's on cloud Pashaland still and won't remember a thing to write about!

Thanks so much for posting this Peppy, lovely interview!

Yes Korky and Shona, the 'long silence' is quite worrying! Your suggestion that she is busy with her thesis is a possibility or........is Pashulty having a few days holiday and going to some more shows??

So a short report from Pashulty will actually be a thesis, lol. Can imagine her heading to be along the lines of the latest interviewer 'A Passion for Pasha' by Pashulty.
Suppose if she doesn't remember what to write, she could always interview him.
More shows Music girl? Pashulty could travel with them so if one female is injured or ill, she could step in as will know all the routines. Know just the female pro she would want to fill in for.

This is a distinct possibility! It would explain everything!!

Yep, Pashulty's Perpetual Profound Pasha Passion.....just wiping my laptop screen.

oi... You rowdy, guttery lot !!

Short report means just that !! I am still in shock seeing him after such a long time and still Pashafically indisposed !! He is gorgeous !!

Our adventures (or lack therefore ) get better & better each time we get together. Thank you so very much callie !! Had the most amazing time in Weston (as the local call it, found out from my taxi driver from the station), my first time there !!

For the first time callie & I managed a meal pre show, till now we have always run late w/ this , that & the other .

I was so nervous during the wait for the show. But was hooked on the gorgeous one the moment he appeared on stage !! Cant remember much about dance sequences etc … my brain’s still mush and likely to stay that way for the summer !! Thankfully Susie has already covered the dances . I couldn't believe it but the show was hundred times better than last year and I didn't think that was possible !! Like Susie I felt that 6 people made the cast work better. With more people, Pasha & Katya actually got to dance more. All the dances were spectacular and I haven’t yet developed a clear favourite, LOL !! Maybe the waltz, rumba & tango?? ....

Plus the costumes were a lot more glitzier as well . Loved all of them. Katya & Marcella have bodies to die for !! So does Jasmine. Pasha Pasha Pasha !! Mesmerising !!

The interactions between K&P& Mike during the Q&A session was interesting!! as usual, Katya is the queen of double entendre !!! OMG !!

The competition was great !! All the girls were bold & fab !! The winner was a lady who had specifically travelled for Pasha from France ! Bless her !! And he was amazing w/ her !!

Anyway only managed to get a few pics while waiting for the meet & greet session. Not great quality pics plus lots of head, backside etc of other people. eeeek !!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/121434...7643027937663/
But I am happy. I am happy w/ very little Pasha !!eeeek !!

While waiting for K&P in the queue , got to meet the rest of the cast and we chatted a while. Marcella seems shy, and OMG !! James is a cheeky sweetheart and very very endearing . LOL !!

Both Katya & Pasha were absolute sweethearts. He asked after me . OMG !! Pasha also remembered I had come a long way !! He kept shaking his head with his eyes squeezed shut as if he found it unbelievable & I must be mad !!! LOL. Which I am, mad for Pasha. LOL !! Discussed the show, the sound & lighting etc w/ them after we handed them chocolates.
A few hugs & kisses from Pash ! The hugs actually volunteered to us this time. LOL !! Cheeky callie got in an extra couple.

All in all an amazing night. Felt like meeting up w/ acquaintances after a long time, specially w/ Pasha but also to an extent w/ Katya too.

Thinking of booking another show soon. Mad me !!! LOL !! Love Pasha !! Pasha !! Pasha !! Pasha !!

Lovely comments Pashulty - it really sounds as if this show is spectacular! Can't wait!
So pleased that you and Callie had a great time and that Pasha and Katya appreciated the fact that you travelled so far to come and see them. Good to hear you had a chance to meet the other dancers too. Won't be long before you see them again!

Thanks Pashulty and for the pics.
Your report was a good read and so glad you got to meet them both again, but esp Pasha. He remembered you, must have left an impression. Now for the next show and as for booking for another one, well why not. You going to be brave next time and volunteer for a dance?
With all these great comments about the tour, June can't come soon enough!

Ok, Cromer show last night, noted some of the Questions and Answers from their talk not sure if they are of any interest but I thought I'd put them down here.

Q -Marmite?

P - No!
K - No!

Q - Does Pasha shave or wax?

P - (After a bit of a pause) Trim

Q - Who would ideally like to dance with on Strictly?

P - A Spice girl, doesn't matter which one, maybe all 5 at once!
K - Johnny Depp or Jude Law.

Q - How long does it take to rehearse the the pro dancers?

P & K - They're usually sorted ahead of time. August, but they usually go over them on the Monday, the only time they get,because Anton & Brendan tend to forget.

Q - How old is Anton?

P& K - 46?,Don't really know. Is girlfriend is lovely and they like him.

Q - Who is the best dancing judge

P & K - Darcy. Not really sure the others can dance.


Q - Have you ever tasted Len's pickled walnuts?

P - I still do not know what they are?
K - He offered me some when Phil Tufnel and me were eliminated.


Q - Do you like it long and slow or fast and furious?

(they chose to assume this was a dancing question)

P - Fast & Furious - Samba & Cha Cha Cha
K - Long & Slow -Ballroom

Q - What would you be if you were not dancing?

P - Build computers or a jet pilot
K - Wedding planner.

There were also requests for Pasha to demonstrate his wiggle,a mention about what he smells like and does he have buns of steel etc etc. They're a bit like that in Cromer.

Hi Jethryk,
Thanks for dropping by and giving us feedback from Q and A session. Some questions , others .
Did Pasha demonstrate his wiggle then, smelt lovely what I remember and any reply to buns of steel? Sounds like quite an audience!
What did you think of the show itself? If just ok, then fair enough or what did you like the most /least? Everyone likes or sees things differently after all.

He did demonstrate his 'wiggle'. Went down well with the female members of the audience. Am a bit concerned with the Cromer audience and some of there questions Poor old Katya didn't really need to turn up,all the attention was on Pasha!

It was a good show. I personally have a problem with the shows that have taped music, prefer the live band of the bigger shows but the dancing was fantatsic.

Thanks for replying.
Admittedly it is first and foremost to see Pasha that I go to their tour, but think he and Katya have a brilliant partnership and like you said their dancing is fantastic. Some have said it works better having six pro dancers this year and am looking forward to seeing the others.
Can understand what you mean about taped music as opposed to a live band, though where the dancers go when they're in my neck of the woods, with a live band the stage would be rather small. Fine for one couple dancing, but not much room when more are dancing (though it has been done) so in that respect I can see taped music working better. However, in other venues where there is ample space then a live band would work better.
The Q and A session certainly sounded interesting (and 'lively' for want of a better word.)

Thanks for your review Jethryk ! I do understand your point about a live band... But as you say , the dancing is fantastic ! Also understand your concern re the crowd ...although I can identify w/ them * grin of shameless hussy * ... Poor Katya indeed !! But I guess she does understand, otherwise why would they change the nature of the audience participation this year?
Have to agree , a very lively crowd in Cromer ... ... Glad you enjoyed the show....

Some lovely pics from last night ...

http://t.co/d5ZINHFJYM
http://t.co/8UYVy094ue
http://t.co/Q13ErMcnB7

Thanks Pashulty for posting photos from last night! Pasha and Katya seem very happy and cheerful - hope they're enjoying themselves!

A little video clip posted by Jasmine -
http://instagram.com/p/mG-EZhLox7/

Also noted that Marcy Solimeo has an instagram link - @marcysolimeo

Some lovely photos of her and her friends and.......
Who is this??
http://instagram.com/p/lLc26qj71W/

Great find music girl !!
awww !! I love that cheeky naughty naughty naughty smile !!
Thanks again for finding this music girl ...

Rest day for the cast today...

Thanks for the above Music girl and Pashulty for the pic links.
Mischievous Mr Kovalev in the last one.

Thanks to OP for some lovely pics from last night ...

http://t.co/N8NWBPZRSb
http://t.co/ASkURzkCp1

Following on from music girl's investigative finding ...

http://instagram.com/p/lPtY7guAJU/

ah... some lovely pics... Love Pash...

Thanks Pashulty - these are lovely photos and I love the one where they are lifting Marcella! I hope she is enjoying the tour - great experience for her! What a lucky girl to be dancing with all these wonderful dancers.

Thanks Pashulty.
Looks like Pasha and Ryan are doing the lifting as James is only holding Marcella's elbow!

LOL !! My thoughts exactly. Think he is being broken into it slowly !! LOL