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Old 08-11-2013, 16:44
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I like him but can't see him as a replacement for Bruce. The one person who I think would be perfect for the role is Graham Norton
I would prefer Graham to Bruce (and definitely to Borrowman), but a lot of people here find Graham a marmite character.
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Old 08-11-2013, 16:46
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He's an egomaniac and not one tenth as talented as he thinks he is.
Now that they are in a bigger studio his ego might fit in.
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Old 08-11-2013, 16:48
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Why not just keep it as Tess and Claudia.
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Old 08-11-2013, 16:50
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I would imagine the "money men" (those who've recently been told by Lord Hall to be as careful with it, "as they would their own." Hmm.. I always thought the problem was that they thought it was their own money!) anyway, by now they realise with Bruce only working part time, the show will still beat anything that ITV have to offer without him, (that's an important consideration) so the next "incumbent,"(rather than the "inconvenience" we have presently), won't be offered the "silly money" they're reported to be paying at the moment.
Therefore I don't expect who hosts the show next year (I'd put money on there being a change), will be paid anywhere near as much, which might rule out a few of those already suggested.
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Old 08-11-2013, 20:52
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I like him but can't see him as a replacement for Bruce. The one person who I think would be perfect for the role is Graham Norton
Seriously??? Does he know anything about dancing?

No, I thought not.

Bruce, for all his faults (in your eyes) does know how to put contestants at their ease and to show sympathy when they are under attack from the judges and hit by low scores. Graham Norton would make fools and idiots of everybody just to get a cheap laugh. That might be fun on his own show but definitely not on a reality contest.
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Old 08-11-2013, 20:54
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Seriously??? Does he know anything about dancing?

No, I thought not.

Bruce, for all his faults (in your eyes) does know how to put contestants at their ease and to show sympathy when they are under attack from the judges and hit by low scores. Graham Norton would make fools and idiots of everybody just to get a cheap laugh. That might be fun on his own show but definitely not on a reality contest.
Tess and Claudia don't know anything about dancing but they did just fine when Bruce was sick. Graham doesn't need to know dancing to be a good host. The American DWTS host does a marvellous job and I don't see him offering tips or have any inkling that he's a dancer or knows anything about dancing.
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Old 08-11-2013, 20:56
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Seriously??? Does he know anything about dancing?

No, I thought not.

Bruce, for all his faults (in your eyes) does know how to put contestants at their ease and to show sympathy when they are under attack from the judges and hit by low scores. Graham Norton would make fools and idiots of everybody just to get a cheap laugh. That might be fun on his own show but definitely not on a reality contest.
Did you not see Graham presenting Strictly Dance Fever some years ago? He was very good and empathetic with the dancers.
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Old 08-11-2013, 20:58
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Did you not see Graham presenting Strictly Dance Fever some years ago? He was very good and empathetic with the dancers.
Some oldie clip to ponder over: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_venGZNKGo
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:12
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For me - it's Vernon Kay - as in the last person I want to see take over from Brucie is...
For me Vernon Kay would be last on the list c ant stand the man
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:15
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For me Vernon Kay would be last on the list c ant stand the man
He does get on your nerves a bit
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:15
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Are you joking? Ball certainly isn't too busy.
Really,just because people are not seen on television everyday, it doesn't mean they are not successful.

I don't think Michael Ball or John Barrowman have to much to worry about moneywise. And as someone else said any new host is unlikely to get anywhere near the amount Bruce does now anyway.

I quite like Tess and Claudia presenting !
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:17
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Seriously??? Does he know anything about dancing?

No, I thought not.

Bruce, for all his faults (in your eyes) does know how to put contestants at their ease and to show sympathy when they are under attack from the judges and hit by low scores. Graham Norton would make fools and idiots of everybody just to get a cheap laugh. That might be fun on his own show but definitely not on a reality contest.
The presenter doesn't NEED to know anything about dancing - there are 4 experts in the subject on the panel and 15 professional dancers who deal with all the dancing knowledge needed on the show - Bruce's "dancing" ability is limited to his hoofing and he appears to know the square root of squit all about ballroom and Latin dancing!

Did you not see Graham presenting the Andrew Lloyd Webber shows to find Maria, Joseph and Nancy/ Oliver? He was excellent in the role - sympathetic to the contestants and not afraid to take on the judges when needed. And it's Tess/ Claudia who has to deal with the celebs when they get low scores - Brucie has finished with his bit when the scores come in as the celebs are up in the Tesspit when they come in!

In his own show he's lewd, crude and rude, but he has shown himself more than capable of toning it down for working on a prime time live TV show, and unlike dear Bruce he wears an earpiece and can read an autocue properly!
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:19
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i thought his 'friend of liza, friend of her mother' line was a corker
he's way too big for strictly - and won't be presenter
he's sweaty too huh?
but sorry - I like him
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:19
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For me - it's Vernon Kay - as in the last person I want to see take over from Brucie is...
Tik Vernon Kay would be the kiss of death ... yuck cant stand the man
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:30
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Why would you want to replace "me, me , me" Bruce with me "me, me, me" Barrowman?

John mentioned about the dancing (in relation to Dave and to some degree Mark) and didn't seem to be overly taken with them, yet likes Ben and thinks he'll get far because....?
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:34
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Tess and Claudia don't know anything about dancing but they did just fine when Bruce was sick. Graham doesn't need to know dancing to be a good host. The American DWTS host does a marvellous job and I don't see him offering tips or have any inkling that he's a dancer or knows anything about dancing.
The crucial fact about Bruce is that he loves the dances and really, really appreciates a good performance. Surely that is vital in a presenter. The American host is fine but my impression is that the dancing in USA is different and must be spectacular and incredibly athletic - and frenetic. I prefer Strictly because in accordance with the European tradition it has to be a beautiful art form rather than a circus act.
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:41
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I can't bear him.

Rather chew on some silver foil than watch him.
Agree totally. Would rather eat my own eyeballs than watch Barrowman.
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:42
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Why would you want to replace "me, me , me" Bruce with me "me, me, me" Barroman?

John mentioned about the dancing (in relation to Dave and to some degree Mark) and didn't seem to be overly taken with them, yet likes Ben and thinks he'll get far because....?
.....he's dancing with Kristina?
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Old 08-11-2013, 21:43
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Agree totally. Would rather eat my own eyeballs than watch Barrowman.
Me too, he's a smug, arrogant know-it-all.
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Old 08-11-2013, 22:08
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I hardly think that John Barrowman is 'too big' for Strictly, as some posters are suggesting, as he is now reduced to presenting a daytime quiz.
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Old 08-11-2013, 22:18
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I hardly think that John Barrowman is 'too big' for Strictly, as some posters are suggesting, as he is now reduced to presenting a daytime quiz.
and he's even on QVC shopping channel
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Old 08-11-2013, 22:25
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I like him and he would be at home as the SCD presenter.
* makes quick exit *
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Old 08-11-2013, 22:36
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Whenever I see or hear anything about JB, I think this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZQVSxXTCjg&t=1m12s
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Old 08-11-2013, 22:37
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Thank goodness there's no vacancy for a host on Strictly.
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Old 08-11-2013, 22:52
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Thank goodness there's no vacancy for a host on Strictly.
I can guarantee there will be.
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