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Old 21-12-2014, 20:19
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it was ok for children in need but not for main show imo and I know they had extensive training in ballroom/latin to help with their compulsories when they compteted and at some of the highest levels eg Michael Styllanos for latin (he was involved with their paso)
Oh right, I didn't know that. That would probably rule them out then lol.
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Old 21-12-2014, 20:49
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it was ok for children in need but not for main show imo and I know they had extensive training in ballroom/latin to help with their compulsories when they compteted and at some of the highest levels eg Michael Styllanos for latin (he was involved with their paso)
Do you know if Meryl Davis had any ballroom/latin training as part of her ice dancing regime? It would be a shame if we ruled people like her out when she was such a great contestant on DWTS.

The GBP are a very different kettle of fish to the American audience though, I know.

I want Marian Keyes to be on it, and partnered with Pasha, please.

I also second Tyger Drew Honey. Surprised he didn't do it this year.
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Old 21-12-2014, 20:54
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Do you know if Meryl Davis had any ballroom/latin training as part of her ice dancing regime? It would be a shame if we ruled people like her out when she was such a great contestant on DWTS.

The GBP are a very different kettle of fish to the American audience though, I know.

I want Marian Keyes to be on it, and partnered with Pasha, please.

I also second Tyger Drew Honey. Surprised he didn't do it this year.
Not sure to be honest all I know was Jayne and Chris did as part of their training - I suppose they all have their own ways of training- she was good onDWTS

think Marian would be fun with Pasha
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Old 21-12-2014, 20:57
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Mollie King Would they have two Saturdays in a row? It's not as if they're against casting to type - we've had two hunky rugby players in a row, and a token EastEnder every year, so I can't see why not. The Saturdays are going on an extended break soon so this could be a good way of keeping their name recognition up.

Lynda Gray She of Dallas and The Graduate (she was Anne Bankroft's stunt legs, truefax) fame. She's done some work in the UK this winter with a panto turn and looks genuinely marvellous for 70-odd. Could be good for a few weeks.

Louise Hazel Pin-up girl of the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. She's made no secret of her desire to do the show in the past and her foray into the Jump shows she's not adversed to reality TV. Slightly more famous and accomplished than Jade Johnson, too, so it's entirely possible.

Ruth Langsford As the token big name daytime TV star. She was once excluded from Dancing On Ice thanks to her punishing lack of rhythm. Just hold that thought in your head a while. Garraway mk: 2.

Tamara Ecclestone Billionairess, model and all-round socialite. She's trying to get a bit of a TV career going and Strictly could help with that. Well known enough to take part but disliked enough (initially) to go on a Jeeeeerney.

Michelle Collins Token saucy actress for Brendan to "tame". Was heavily rumoured this year and I'm genuinely surprised she didn't take part. Likely to be good, not great, but last until the Quarters thanks to her high name recognition.

Jenny Eclair Well... why not? She seems to love the show and is certainly no stranger to reality TV. Good for a comedy routine or two and then an early boot.

Shona McGarty As "the current EastEnder who can develop exhaustion halfway through". She's got dance training and is a surprisingly durable Albert Square veteran. Likely to be the proverbial dark horse.

Graeme Swann Like Tuffers, only slightly more middle class. Journeyman sportybod who will be good but not great (and likely to go to eternal victim Natalie Lowe).

JB Gill Think of the storyline potential. Saturday v JLS, which would turn into Marvin v Rochelle in a marriage testing battle of loyalty. He won a special so is very likely to be a threat to the crown.

Gyles Brandreth Ex-Tory, writer and One Show fruitloop. Not a bad shout for first out, but might get the comedy vote.

Paul Ince Ex-Footballer and the only man to ever captain Liverpool and Man U. We know they were desperate to sign a footy chap this year (and failed) so why not Paul? Think a slightly less corpulent John Barnes ("one word - RUH-spect") and you're halfway there.

Tyger Drew-Honey Let's face it - this has threatened for years and is bound to happen eventually.

Greg James Could be a bit of a re-hash of this year if they have a Saturday and a Radio 1 DJ, but with the current ratings - will they care? He's an admitted fan of the show and was signed up this year. Yet another potential comedy contestant.

Jason Bradbury 'Im from the Gadget Show. Let him Foxtrot to Inspector Gadget and then kick him 'aht.

FIRST RESERVES

Helen Skelton, Nitin Gatanra, EastEnder.
Biggins, because really.
I'd be in danger of getting RSI typing Ns and Os for some of the the names on your list I'm afraid

Especially Biggins. Just no. Seriously, NO!!!
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Old 21-12-2014, 20:58
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Do you know if Meryl Davis had any ballroom/latin training as part of her ice dancing regime? It would be a shame if we ruled people like her out when she was such a great contestant on DWTS.

The GBP are a very different kettle of fish to the American audience though, I know.

I want Marian Keyes to be on it, and partnered with Pasha, please.

I also second Tyger Drew Honey. Surprised he didn't do it this year.
Virtually all ice dancers have at the very least ballroom/latin training as the discipline itself draws from ballroom dancing. The compulsory dance in competition usually draws inspiration from both Latin and ballroom in particular.

Figure skaters, less so. They focus more on ballet.
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Old 21-12-2014, 21:03
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Oh Marian Keyes would be absolutely joyous!

She'd probably have to dance with Tristan, based on where she lives, though.
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Old 21-12-2014, 21:10
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Virtually all ice dancers have at the very least ballroom/latin training as the discipline itself draws from ballroom dancing. The compulsory dance in competition usually draws inspiration from both Latin and ballroom in particular.

Figure skaters, less so. They focus more on ballet.
silly question but I've googled it and still don't understand...

what's the difference between ice dancing and figure skating?
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Old 21-12-2014, 21:15
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Oh Marian Keyes would be absolutely joyous!

She'd probably have to dance with Tristan, based on where she lives, though.
I was at the book reading for Marian's latest novel last month and she talked about Strictly. She has been approached to do the show in the past but won't do it, even though she adores it, as she doesn't feel she could cope with the mental and physical demands.

She suffers from debilitating depression and has only recently returned to writing so it's not the sort of thing she feels up to taking on. Even for her beloved Pasha (and boy does she love Pasha!).
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Old 21-12-2014, 21:17
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I suggest this every year, but Steph McGovern. She fills the BBC breakfast archetype and could also serve as the Lisa Riley-esque surprise package in that she is large and cumbersome but does have dancing pedigree through being an Irish dancer as a kid..
According to Wiki, Steph is an International champion Irish dancer and also coaches.

As the DS saying goes..... The ringiest ringer whoever did ring.
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Old 21-12-2014, 21:30
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I was at the book reading for Marian's latest novel last month and she talked about Strictly. She has been approached to do the show in the past but won't do it, even though she adores it, as she doesn't feel she could cope with the mental and physical demands.

She suffers from debilitating depression and has only recently returned to writing so it's not the sort of thing she feels up to taking on. Even for her beloved Pasha (and boy does she love Pasha!).
I had absolutely no idea. I really hope she decides to at least take ballroom dancing up as a no pressure fun hobby as she obviously has a passion for it.

She is such a superfan I at least want her to do a special where there's no "live tv" scariness and you only have to do one dance.
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Old 22-12-2014, 22:57
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In a recent interview with him Ross Kemp revealed he's been asked more than once and would love to do it but has never been able to find the time...now that would be an interesting contestant
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Old 23-12-2014, 00:56
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In a recent interview with him Ross Kemp revealed he's been asked more than once and would love to do it but has never been able to find the time...now that would be an interesting contestant
Part of me thinks Jake was the backup for Ross this year after he turned it down
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Old 23-12-2014, 03:47
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What about the Pineapple Dance studios celebs like Louis Spence or Andrew Stone?
No way. They're major irritants and filthy ringahs.
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Old 23-12-2014, 04:00
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silly question but I've googled it and still don't understand...

what's the difference between ice dancing and figure skating?
In Ice dancing the couple are only allowed to do lifts where the man doesn't lift above the waist in order to lift his partner. in figure skating he can throw his partner as high and as far he wants! That's why figure skating women tend to be very small and petite!
I think there are rules on how long the couple in ice dancing can be apart before having to return to being in hold. Ice dancing concentrates more on the dancing aspect as you might expect.
(This is from watching ice dancing during the Torvill and Dean years, so it's possible some things have changed but I doubt the lifting and basic elements have)
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Old 23-12-2014, 07:46
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Jemma Coleman ex Doctor Who, or Karen Gillan.
An MP Who looses thier seat in the election.
Ruth Langsford.
Steph Mcgoven Louise Mitchen, Breakfast.
John Bishop.
Another one of the Saturdays.
Ellie Goulding.
Jane Torvil and Christopher Dean.
Nick Grimshaw.
Ellie Harrison Countryfile.
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Old 23-12-2014, 09:36
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I suggest this every year, but Steph McGovern. She fills the BBC breakfast archetype and could also serve as the Lisa Riley-esque surprise package in that she is large and cumbersome but does have dancing pedigree through being an Irish dancer as a kid..
I've met her, she's tall and well built but is nowhere near the proportions of Lisa Riley.
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Old 23-12-2014, 10:44
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Those who took part in Tumble would have made a good cast for SCD. Be good to see some of those at least.
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Old 23-12-2014, 12:54
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Tomasz Schafernacker
Alistair Appleton
Matt Barbet
A sportsman; a cricketer, perhaps...James Anderson would do nicely.
Someone from Enders or Hollyoaks (Ayden Callaghan from 'Oaks)
An older male who will be early exit fodder; one of the Chuckle Brothers?
Ore Oduba (BBC sports reporter)
Yes, I was going to say him

So:
Alistair Appleton
Jonny Wilkinson
Charlie Stayt
Dawn French
Professor Brian Cox
Naga Munchetty
Tom Ellis
Emma Pooley
Norah Jones
Harriet Harman
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Old 23-12-2014, 13:05
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This is the Metro's dream line-up for next year: http://metro.co.uk/2014/12/21/from-o...-2015-4995314/

Very Soap heavy but Kellie Bright would be tremendous
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Old 23-12-2014, 13:16
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you would think they would do their homework though -one of them already done DWTS

think there will be an eastender

I know two holyoaks who have been asked in past - they would be considered ringahs on here
and and emmerdale person who would also be considered a ringah
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Old 23-12-2014, 13:21
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Tomasz Schafenaker + Ola Jordan should have happened ages ago.

I reckon Made in Chelsea will be recruiting grounds for the producers. Someone from The Wanted will probably pop up aswell.
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Old 23-12-2014, 13:23
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My dream - Bear Grylls

That bottom... ooph!
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Old 23-12-2014, 13:31
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Joe McEldry said he wanted to do it about the only reality TV he has not done besides CBB
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Old 23-12-2014, 13:59
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Tomasz Schafenaker + Ola Jordan should have happened ages ago.

I reckon Made in Chelsea will be recruiting grounds for the producers. Someone from The Wanted will probably pop up aswell.
Ollie Locke would be the only MiC I'd be interested in seeing - purely because he's carved a bit of a career outside of the show (much like Mark)
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Old 23-12-2014, 20:08
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This is the Metro's dream line-up for next year: http://metro.co.uk/2014/12/21/from-o...-2015-4995314/

Very Soap heavy but Kellie Bright would be tremendous
Kellie Bright was at Sylvia Young stage school with Emma Bunton.
IIRC there were rumours that when Geri Halliwell quit the Spice Girls, EB pushed for Kellie to join.
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