Aliona doesn't seem the biggest fan of the show at the moment (as seen in her tweets, and well, her entire partnership with Tony Jacklin!), Janette doesn't seem to have impressed the viewers in the slightest (which may, to be fair, have been down to Julien), Brendan seems to be treating this as his last year in the same way that Camilla and Flavia did, Kristina doesn't seem a very happy bunny as far as the judges are concerned, Anton is surely reaching retirement age, James and Ola have hinted that they're trying for a little Jordan... will anyone be back next year, or will Strictly 2014 comprise of Bruce Forsyth telling punchline-less jokes to an empty studio for thirteen weeks before being carted off by men in white coats as part of the grand finale?

Please can Vincent return after his jungle escapades?

I don't think Kristina will be back, the way she's been the centre of most group dances etc suggests it's her final year and her farewell speech with Mark suggests she won't be back either.

I think we can safely say Kevin From Grimsby will be back, along with half his family if last week was anything to go by.

Hope James would still be there even if Ola were to get pregnant - its work he can do without his dance partner - Anton carried on this year with no Erin

Aliona definitely won't be back - she was only drafted in last minute to replace an injured Natalie

Karen may not be back but as Kevin has proved very popular they may be a package deal

Hope Janette does return - didn't take to her at first but in the bits she's done away from Julian I've quite liked her

Yes, I can see him returning (I think he'll be the reigning champion, to...) along with Iveta, Anya and Aljaz. I'm not as sure about Mrs Kevin From Grimsby due to certain newspaper stories, and the rest are anybody's guess.

Anton can just not do another year and I think the jordans wont be back think all the new ones will be back

I think Iveta and Anya will be back and God willing Natalie

Strictly is the BBC's best..well let's face it...only popular entertainment show. So it'll be back.
It's been proved, comprehensively this year, that it doesn't need Bruce, nor did it need Darren and Lilia, or Vincent and Flavia.

Pro dancers have come and gone and there will be plenty more from where they came.

New recruits will have to be comfortable with "show dances" as in stage musicals.
It'll be "bigger and better" next year, which for me is a worrying thought, but I doubt it would be for the BBC.

I really wouldn't bet on Anton not being there next year. Did you see him greeting Mary Berry? He fills the older woman niche in a way none of the other pros ever have.

The whole show has lost its appeal for me this year. I find myself so frustrated with the judges that I'd have to think carefully whether to watch next year

strictly wouldn't be the same without james and ola

I totally agree.

I agree, it would be better. James thinks far too much of himself and Ola's choreography is getting repetitive and boring now.

Out all of the newbies, I think that Iveta will definitely be back .

The 2 boys too ( Kevin and Aljaz ).
Anya probably and hopefully .

Janette : the jury is still out and I don't even want her back tbh.
I hope the Jordans stay
I won't miss Anton. Brendan, Kristina, Artem to stay.
Natalie , I miss her. I kind of miss Aliona too , shocking

Karen as fantastic with Dave and I think she and Kevin will be back, along with Anya and Iveta.

No sure Janette will be back.

There are always rumours the Jordan's will go but I doubt it.

In answer to the question, probably. Can I ask why you felt the need to put any in inverted commas? They seem superfluous

Aliona is obviously gone which is a shame I love her.

Janette will probably get the boot too, wouldn't mind seeing the back of Kristina but I reckon she'll be back, she's single and needs a new fella so she'll be praying for one next season. Anton, Kevin and Brendan are blah to me but want everyone else to stay.

Kevin will be back and will probably bring his sister! I hope Anya returns - of all the newbies she has been my favourite.

Aljaz has proved to be really popular and as he's dating Janette, I am sure that they will both be back. The same can be said for Kevin and Karen (ignore the newspaper reports - all publicity is good publicity especially if SCD continues to trounce X Factor in the ratings.) I can see Brendan, James and Robin going, but Artem, Pasha and Anton staying.

I hope Kristina doesn't leave as I've always liked. I'm not too fussed about Ola and James, although I love Iveta - she's hilarious.

Don't forget Robin, Hope he stays!

Personally, I wouldn't be bothered if we lost Aliona, Brendan, Anton and Janette, I like all the others though,

yes but his latin is celeb level now

Kevin From Grimsby will be back, bringing with him Joanne From Grimsby, Mr Clifton Senior From Grimsby, Mrs Clifton From Grimsby, Kevin's Dance Teacher From Grimsby, Random Bystander From Grimsby and Day Tripper From Potters Bar Who Just Happened to Be In Grimsby (who is subsequently voted out first for being a Dirty Grimsby RINGAH).

Kristina out, everyone else in.

I love Kristina, she's mental! She has replaced Erin as my favourite quite nicely!