Matt Goss was rather tasty, I agree!

Wish I had known you were going, we could have met up!

I agree, I was looking at those arms, James and Ben's!

So brilliant reading about your day! Just makes you wish you could go every week doesn't it?! So glad the info helped you too. Xx

Thanks for posting about your visits, I'm going this Saturday and can't wait.

Have a wonderful time! Will you be kind and send us a spoiler? Not sure who is the main person for 'spoiler central', might want to have a glimpse in last week's spoiler to see who to contact.

I don't mind, if someone lets me know what I have to do

I'm going on Saturday and have already arranged to send the spoiler once I'm back at my car.

You will prob be quicker than me then as I'm leaving my phone at the hotel.

What time are you planning to arrive at the queue? See you there then.

It was a great help. x


I officially hate you...well jel!!!


I almost broke my neck trying to get the spoiler through to you as soon as possible....silly I know...I could feel the expectation of DS on me!

We were very grateful for it though. Just been reading your report on the Elstree thread. Sounds fantastic & i'm now utterly jealous

It was a wonderful evening. For anyone that hasn't been yet, do apply every year, there are plenty of dates each year and I waited 3 years but some people get lucky first year of applying, so stay positive!! x

I hope I get a prize end of the series for quickest spoiler.

Show finished recording at 10.30pm - I sent the text at 22.39pm! How's that for speedy!

Wow, did that include collecting your phone or did you leave it in the car?

I handed it in, and I knew the queue would be massive to get it back, so I legged it out of my seat as soon as the cameras stopped rolling!

Kelly Homes has got nothing on you then

I've never applied so far as I have young kids, limited babysitting options & my hubby works weekends but I do hope to go one day. Maybe i'll try applying next year as my mum will be retired & would probably look after the kids for me.

I'm hoping to get there for 10 as driving up from Southampton how about you?

You both need to wear roses or carry a copy of the Times under your left arm so you can recognise one another.

I'm taking it too seriously aren't i?

Not at all, its Strictly daaaaarling....its DEADLY serious.

Firstly, thank you to everyone who has posted tips on making the most of your strictly experience!

Please could someone advise on the size of bag that you can take into the studio please? I have a sparkly shoulder bag but it's quite big - trying to think how to compare the size? It's about 50cm by 40cm (20in by 15in) plus handles. Is this too big? Want to get my snacks in and some flat shoes!

Thank you.

xxxxx

Hi there, first of all, I officially hate you. Me and OH will hate everyone who is there this Saturday.

Secondly, there isn't an exact size, they just tell you to put large bags in the cloakroom. So I can't tell you if yours is too big, but mine was 13in x 13in and I was a bit worried I took it in but it was ok. The seats are small wooden seats, I suppose they need to know people aren't going to be tripping over everyone's bags and if you are lucky enough to be at the front, the cameras won't want to see bags under the chairs, I suppose.

Is there a slightly smaller one you can take, I managed to put flats and snacks in my bag, and I did get my OH to bring a man bag as well, that is my secret tip.

Thank you so much! Will take a smaller one. Love the Man Bag tip! xx

I would suggest you take snacks in a carrier bag which you can consume before going into the studio (as no food allowed - just a water bottle/screw top). Your bag must be able to go under your chair so it does not stick out at all or on your lap (which can be a hindrance if you are in the "standing ovation" view.

The chairs are not big at all (well unless you are a very skinny person.

Either that or take a bigger bag (with snacks/other drinks/shoes) in that you can hand in at the cloak room.

Heavenly could confirm .... but I think you are allowed to hand a bag in to the cloakroom as well as coats?

Hopefully earlier than that.

That was speedy. I would imagine that might be the quickest for a while. My friend and I are going to leave phones in the car.