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2015 Tour - No Len and Bruno
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camy934
05-12-2014
How do people feel about the judging panel for the 2015 tour? Will it dampen your enjoyment seeing a judging panel of Craig, Tom and Camilla or do you think the dancing is the most important part of the show anyway?

In my honest opinion, I do think some of the atmosphere will be lost in 2015. Bruno especially brought laughs to the crowd with his eccentric persona. This, I feel will be greatly missed in the 2015 tour. Also, the fact that the only true Ballroom expert of the show will not be present definitely means that some of the technical aspect of judging will be lost. Yes Camilla is a professional ballroom dancer, and an excellent one at that but Len is an integral part of the Strictly brand, and his wealth of knowledge and experience will be sorely missed.

Also, Donny was slagged off for his judging on the show. Tom is in the exact same position, he is known for winning the sixth series of the show that is all.
Ellie_
05-12-2014
That's such a shame. But rubbish that it's so expensive and they couldn't get them.

They should have got Ian Waite or Karen Hardy instead of Tom.
SeasideLady
05-12-2014
Another reason why I wouldn't bother going to see the tour. The ticket prices are about £80 aren't they, and you often don't get to see your favourite celebrity with their Pro half the time. They also bring on celebs from the past, mostly ones who weren't any good on their series. But having Camilla and Tom as judges after what happened in series 6 just sticks in my craw quite frankly. I loathed them both I'm ashamed to say !!
Tejas
05-12-2014
I'm a bit disappointed that Len and particularly Bruno won't be there, but to be honest I'm not going for them talking... I'm going to see some of my favourite pro dancers and celebrities from the TV series performing live, and I'm happy with that!

Also £80? Maybe for the best seats, but mine are pretty good and they were only about £50 ish. To be honest, compared to a lot of live shows and concerts at arenas, that is pretty decent value these days.
SeasideLady
05-12-2014
Originally Posted by Tejas:
“I'm a bit disappointed that Len and particularly Bruno won't be there, but to be honest I'm not going for them talking... I'm going to see some of my favourite pro dancers and celebrities from the TV series performing live, and I'm happy with that!

Also £80? Maybe for the best seats, but mine are pretty good and they were only about £50 ish. To be honest, compared to a lot of live shows and concerts at arenas, that is pretty decent value these days.”

£77.00 at Glasgow Arena afternoon performance !
londongirlGre
05-12-2014
I paid £52.80, (£45 without extra charges) for level 1 at the o2.
Tejas
05-12-2014
Originally Posted by SeasideLady:
“£77.00 at Glasgow Arena afternoon performance !”

What seats? I'd be very surprised if that was a standard price.
edy10
05-12-2014
I don't blame Len and Bruno. ALL the constant flights between the UK and the states at that period over the years has to be exhausting. At least, they will have a very good break and would be ready and in form for the 10th anniversary of dancing with the stars

If I had to purchase tickets , I wouldn't go though. I don't even like Camilla to start off with. That put me off already.
Elsa
05-12-2014
Is it definite that Pixie and Trent won't be doing the tour? Are there usually only 7 couples? I guess I'm expecting them to be announced as a last minute addition.
SaraV1308
05-12-2014
Trent is listed in the pros but not currently with a partner. I'm presuming he's the spare pro.
Tejas
05-12-2014
Originally Posted by Elsa:
“Is it definite that Pixie and Trent won't be doing the tour? Are there usually only 7 couples? I guess I'm expecting them to be announced as a last minute addition.”

Scott & Simon were announced today as the final celebs to join the tour cast. Sorry but that's all folks.
Elsa
05-12-2014
Thanks Sara & Tejas. Glad Trent's on the list!
CaroUK
05-12-2014
Doesn't bother me in the slightest!

I go to watch the dancers, not listen to the judges, but I don't mind Tom and Camilla at all - Camilla is far more current than Len as the Ballroom Expert, and Tom has done a LOT of dancing in the West End since he won, so he's way better than Donny in that respect. I loved T&C in their series, and if Austin and Erin couldn't win, I'm very glad Tom did..... Especially beating the judges pet in in the final.

I just hope that Camilla is Head Judge as she is the only one with any proper Ballroom credentials - certainly waaaaaaay more than the other two.
An Thropologist
05-12-2014
Originally Posted by Ellie_:
“ That's such a shame. But rubbish that it's so expensive and they couldn't get them.

They should have got Ian Waite or Karen Hardy instead of Tom.”

I think Karen has a booking in February which will keep her busy for a few months.
Liza with a Zee
06-12-2014
Crap panel. Tom chambers? That's a joke. I've been for 6 years on the trot. Not going this year for that
sueh21
06-12-2014
The judges remarks are so scripted and the same every night,it will not make the slightest difference who are the judges. They will however show Craig up with their dancing
Jennifer_F
06-12-2014
Originally Posted by CaroUK:
“Doesn't bother me in the slightest!

I go to watch the dancers, not listen to the judges, but I don't mind Tom and Camilla at all - Camilla is far more current than Len as the Ballroom Expert, and Tom has done a LOT of dancing in the West End since he won, so he's way better than Donny in that respect. I loved T&C in their series, and if Austin and Erin couldn't win, I'm very glad Tom did..... Especially beating the judges pet in in the final.

I just hope that Camilla is Head Judge as she is the only one with any proper Ballroom credentials - certainly waaaaaaay more than the other two.”

I quite agree. Camilla will be an excellent judge, she is every bit as qualified as Len.
Ellie_
06-12-2014
Originally Posted by An Thropologist:
“I think Karen has a booking in February which will keep her busy for a few months. ”

Haha! Oh yes, silly me!!!

I am quite excited about camilla. i've wanted an ex strictly pro judging for a while.
Jennifer_F
06-12-2014
Originally Posted by Ellie_:
“Haha! Oh yes, silly me!!!

I am quite excited about camilla. i've wanted an ex strictly pro judging for a while.”

Camilla will be great, no pantomime.
Ellie_
06-12-2014
Originally Posted by Jennifer_F:
“Camilla will be great, no pantomime.”

wonder if they're considering her for the main show amidst rumours of one/some/all of the judges quitting.

must say when i went to the tour last year i really loved the pantomime aspect of it. it's a great night of entertainment. there's some great dancing, there's great music, you all boo craig and cheer bruno, the pros all have their little moment to talk back to the judges etc. it's totally silly, massively camp and obviously not a serious dance competition... but it's fab!
Jennifer_F
06-12-2014
Originally Posted by Ellie_:
“wonder if they're considering her for the main show amidst rumours of one/some/all of the judges quitting.

must say when i went to the tour last year i really loved the pantomime aspect of it. it's a great night of entertainment. there's some great dancing, there's great music, you all boo craig and cheer bruno, the pros all have their little moment to talk back to the judges etc. it's totally silly, massively camp and obviously not a serious dance competition... but it's fab!”

No doubt everyone will still boo Craig
I don't mind a little campness and silliness as long as there is some good dancing to balance it out. Camilla has actually judged me in comps before now, and as a top professional, she will be a great judge on tour.
Ellie_
06-12-2014
Originally Posted by Jennifer_F:
“No doubt everyone will still boo Craig
I don't mind a little campness and silliness as long as there is some good dancing to balance it out. Camilla has actually judged me in comps before now, and as a top professional, she will be a great judge on tour.”

I certainly will after a few glasses of ribena.

I totally agree. I thought the tour last year (the only one I've been to) was a great live version of the show in that there were the not so good dancers with personality as well as the better dancers who deliver enjoyable routines. There were some lovely pro dances too, and group dances from everybody. The backbone of it all is dancing but it's got other aspects to it as well.
hilary2329
06-12-2014
Originally Posted by camy934:
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Also, Donny was slagged off for his judging on the show. Tom is in the exact same position, he is known for winning the sixth series of the show that is all.”

Not true. Tom is a very highly regarded West End and Broadway star who has danced his way to fame and knows what to judge unlike Donny.
holly berry
06-12-2014
Unless you are a particular fan of Len or Bruno, I can't see why it matters.

Don't think either Pixie or Jake will be winning Strictly this year

From the reduced number of dates / venues it looks like the show itself might be declining in popularity. This wouldn't surprise me because so many of the pros are now touring with much better shows for those who are more interested in dancing than watching their favourite celeb(s) perform.
An Thropologist
06-12-2014
Originally Posted by Ellie_:
“Haha! Oh yes, silly me!!!

I am quite excited about camilla. i've wanted an ex strictly pro judging for a while.”

It seems she may be required to skulk in a corner.
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