Strictly - Back To The Ballroom! - Series Two

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Stuart25

24-09-2013

The next celebrity confirmed for Strictly, joining Rick Astley and Peaches Geldof is...

LISA KUDROW

Kudrow, 50, is an American actress known for her role in television sitcom Friends as ditsy and quirky Phoebe Buffay.

After her confirmation was announced, she spoke to the Daily Star, "I've never done anything like this before so it will definitely be a culture shock. I don't even know if I will be good or not - fingers crossed!"

Stuart25

24-09-2013

Originally Posted by DingDong08:
“I absolutely LOVE Friends, so I really hope the rumour of Lisa is true! ”

Bet you're happy

DingDong08

24-09-2013

Originally Posted by Stuart25:
“Bet you're happy ”

Oh yes!

No prizes if you can guess my favourite already, then...

Stuart25

24-09-2013

Originally Posted by DingDong08:
“Oh yes!

No prizes if you can guess my favourite already, then... ”

Hope you enjoy the series

Stuart25

24-09-2013

The full line up will be revealed tomorrow at 17.00

Stuart25

25-09-2013

Ten minutes

winter99

25-09-2013

Looking forward to it

Stuart25

25-09-2013

Originally Posted by winter99:
“Looking forward to it ”

Thank you Nick

Stuart25

25-09-2013

These three celebrities have already been confirmed for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing...

RICK ASTLEY

PEACHES GELDOF

LISA KUDROW

But who will be joining them? Find out over the next hour...

Stuart25

25-09-2013

The next two celebrities joining Rick, Peaches and Lisa on the dancefloor will be...

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD

JAKE HUMPHREY

Singer Natasha, 31, told the BBC, "I'm extremely excited for this amazing adventure. It will be a whirlwind but I can't wait to just get into it." But, sports presenter Jake, 34, seemed less positive, saying, "I'm really nervous about it, I'm like a bag of nerves! God help me come Saturday!"

Clue (Celebrity #7): Will he shine like the sun on the dancefloor?

essexboyash

25-09-2013

Natasha <3

ElectricBoy171

25-09-2013

Good cast so far Stuart.

Stuart25

25-09-2013

Originally Posted by ElectricBoy171:
“Good cast so far Stuart. ”

Thanks Connor

Stuart25

25-09-2013

Also taking part in the new series are...

JULIE HESMONDHALGH

BRIAN COX

ROBERT LINDSAY

Julie, 43, famous for playing Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street, told the BBC, "I have no clue what it'll be like - hopefully I won't be rubbish!" Physicist Brian, 45, also told of his concerns, "I've never done anything like this before so to say it will be weird is an understatement!" Meanwhile, actor Robert, 63, took a more positive attitude; "I'm just going to see how it goes. If I'm out early, that's what will be."

Clue (Celebrity #11): Will she be the dancing queen?

essexboyash

25-09-2013

Looking forward to this series. Like over half of the cast already

Stuart25

25-09-2013

Originally Posted by essexboyash:
“Looking forward to this series. Like over half of the cast already ”

Thanks Ash, glad you do

Stuart25

25-09-2013

Hoping to impress in the ballroom are...

KARINA BRYANT

DAVID WITTS

FRIDA LYNGSTAD

Olympic judoka Karina, 34, told us "hopefully I don't mix up being with my partner and being with a Judo opponent!" EastEnders actor David, 22, seemed slightly confident, saying "I do think I have some moves in me so hopefully they'll help me!" But ABBA singer Frida, 67, seemed slightly less confident, telling us "Because I'm a singer, people expect me to do well, but they have to remember I haven't sung with ABBA in over thirty years!"

Clue (Celebrity #14): Will he cook up a storm on the dancefloor?

Stuart25

25-09-2013

The last three celebrities taking part are...

RONNIE O'SULLIVAN

SUE PERKINS

MARCO PIERRE WHITE

Snooker legend Ronnie, 37, said "I'm trying to tell myself that I will do well, but in truth I know I will probably be terrible!" TV presenter and comedian Sue, 44, told us "Let's just see how it goes, I'll try my hardest to get as far as I can." Chef Marco, 51, was less talkative, simply saying "Bring it on!"

And with those closing words, I'd like to say I hope you enjoy the series and I hope you will be able to join me tomorrow at 8.00pm for the launch show!

Stuart25

25-09-2013

@natashabdnfield

"hell yea #Strictly2013 !! so excited and nervous ahh, bring it on!"

@mrjakehumphrey

"So, so, so nervous for Strictly, thanks for all the support! x"

@sueperkins

"Yeeee hahhhhh #Strictly2013"

Stuart25

26-09-2013

So who is everyone supporting? Pairing predictions?

P.S. it's launch show day

Stuart25

26-09-2013

[LIST][*]Brian Cox, 45, Physicist[*]David Witts, 22, EastEnders Actor[*]Frida Lyngstad, 67, ABBA Singer[*]Jake Humphrey, 34, Sports Presenter[*]Julie Hesmondhalgh, 43, Coronation Street Actress[*]Karina Bryant, 34, Olympic Judoka[*]Lisa Kudrow, 50, Actress[*]Marco Pierre White, 51, Chef[*]Natasha Bedingfield, 31, Singer[*]Peaches Geldof, 24, Model & Broadcaster[*]Rick Astley, 47, Singer[*]Robert Lindsay, 63, Actor[*]Ronnie O'Sullivan, 37, Snooker Player[*]Sue Perkins, 44, Comedienne & Broadcaster[/LIST]

Stuart25

26-09-2013

Please vote in this poll

Stuart25

26-09-2013

Less than an hour until the launch show!

Stuart25

26-09-2013

[LIST][*]26/09/13 - Launch Show[*]28/09/13 - Show 1 - 14 Couples[*]05/10/13 - Show 2 - 14 Couples[*]12/10/13 - Show 3 - 13 Couples[*]19/10/13 - Show 4 - 12 Couples[*]26/10/13 - Show 5 - 11 Couples - Halloween[*]02/11/13 - Show 6 - 10 Couples[*]09/11/13 - Show 7 - 09 Couples - Armistice Day[*]16/11/13 - Show 8 - 08 Couples[*]23/11/13 - Show 9 - 07 Couples[*]30/11/13 - Quarter Final - 06 Couples[*]07/12/13 - Semi Final - 05 Couples[*]14/12/13 - Final - 03 Couples[/LIST]

Stuart25

26-09-2013

Hello and welcome to Strictly Come Dancing's launch show!

Opening the show this evening, please welcome our professional dancers dancing a Cha Cha Cha to Just Dance by Lady Gaga!

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