Very excited for this series! 
Strictly: MMXV Style
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Originally Posted by ChickenFromKiev:
“Loving how you're doing this so far, this should be fantastic.”
“Loving how you're doing this so far, this should be fantastic.
”
And thanks Myk, glad to hear it.
I can promise that Pixie Lott won't be making any appearances. I think.
Via Facebook, this one. I wonder who this could relate to...
Quote:
“BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Fans of Strictly might want to tune into BBC Radio 1Xtra at 1pm today to hear the latest celebrity in this year's line-up being announced!”
“BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Fans of Strictly might want to tune into BBC Radio 1Xtra at 1pm today to hear the latest celebrity in this year's line-up being announced!”
BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Sarah-Jane Crawford has surprised her listeners today by announcing that she will be taking part in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Crawford let the news slip whilst hosting her weekday show on the station, which despite being the presenter of The Xtra Factor, she says Simon Cowell is 'totally cool with'.
"(Simon)'s fine with it, I've spoken to him, he understands. I couldn't turn this down, you know? And I know some of you probably still think I'm making it up, but no, this isn't a joke! It's really happening!"
"You know what, I think I'd quite like to get Anton", she told listeners. "He seems like he's up for a laugh. We could do a tea dance together. Every week. I think I'm onto a winner with that..."
Meanwhile, the programme's official Twitter account has teased that a 'grand slam' of a celebrity will be announced next.
Crawford let the news slip whilst hosting her weekday show on the station, which despite being the presenter of The Xtra Factor, she says Simon Cowell is 'totally cool with'.
"(Simon)'s fine with it, I've spoken to him, he understands. I couldn't turn this down, you know? And I know some of you probably still think I'm making it up, but no, this isn't a joke! It's really happening!"
"You know what, I think I'd quite like to get Anton", she told listeners. "He seems like he's up for a laugh. We could do a tea dance together. Every week. I think I'm onto a winner with that..."
Meanwhile, the programme's official Twitter account has teased that a 'grand slam' of a celebrity will be announced next.
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“BBC Strictly @bbcstrictly
He's a former world no. 1, but will he be seen at the same position on the Strictly leaderboard? @TheBorisBecker certainly hopes so!”
“BBC Strictly @bbcstrictly
He's a former world no. 1, but will he be seen at the same position on the Strictly leaderboard? @TheBorisBecker certainly hopes so!”
"I don't really know what I've let myself in for, truth be told", Boris says. "I don't know how to dance at all, but this is the best chance I'll get to try and change that".
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“I'm doing @bbcstrictly! Aaaaaah! What a year... and see dad, all those auditions paid off! #embarrassingdaughter #dreamcometrue”
“I'm doing @bbcstrictly! Aaaaaah! What a year... and see dad, all those auditions paid off! #embarrassingdaughter #dreamcometrue”
Which tweeter tweeted this tweet? Tweet.
S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt is the latest star to hotfoot their way into Strictly Come Dancing's line-up.
The 33-year old, who reunited with her group earlier this year for a Children in Need performance, says she's "over the moon" to be taking part.
Announcing her participation in a tweet, she posted, "what a year", and added that it was a "dream come true" - a reference to S Club 7's number one Never Had a Dream Come True. She later said that she's "always covered in sequins and glitter and the like, so compared to that, Strictly should be a walk in the park!".
She has also tried her hand at acting, with perhaps her most famous role being in the ITV science fiction series Primeval along with a number of films.
Spearritt joins other celebrities in the line-up, including James May, Chris Robshaw and DJ Sarah-Jane Crawford.
The 33-year old, who reunited with her group earlier this year for a Children in Need performance, says she's "over the moon" to be taking part.
Announcing her participation in a tweet, she posted, "what a year", and added that it was a "dream come true" - a reference to S Club 7's number one Never Had a Dream Come True. She later said that she's "always covered in sequins and glitter and the like, so compared to that, Strictly should be a walk in the park!".
She has also tried her hand at acting, with perhaps her most famous role being in the ITV science fiction series Primeval along with a number of films.
Spearritt joins other celebrities in the line-up, including James May, Chris Robshaw and DJ Sarah-Jane Crawford.
Originally Posted by StigOfTheKrump:
“Which tweeter tweeted this tweet? Tweet.”
“Which tweeter tweeted this tweet? Tweet.”
Chirpy chirpy, tweet tweet?
Originally Posted by I've Got Class:
“Chirpy chirpy, tweet tweet?”
“Chirpy chirpy, tweet tweet?”
I haven't a clue what you're on about.
Here's the latest Radio Times listing for GMT- I mean Daybr- no, I mean Good Morning Britain.
Who be doing the Strictlies? (if any of them)
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“7.00
Good Morning Britain
News and guests, including Carey Mulligan, Union J, Ben Price and Beverley Knight. With Susanna Reid, Ben Shepherd, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher.”
“7.00
Good Morning Britain
News and guests, including Carey Mulligan, Union J, Ben Price and Beverley Knight. With Susanna Reid, Ben Shepherd, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher.”
Who be doing the Strictlies? (if any of them)
Coronation Street's Ben Price has announced that he will take an extended break from the soap in order to focus on competing in Strictly Come Dancing.
The 42-year old Nick Tilsley actor, known also for roles in Casualty and Footballer's Wives, has received permission from the ITV show's producers to take part.
"They've given me the time to do it, which I didn't expect at all - maybe they were just keen to get rid of me!", he laughed whilst speaking to Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain.
"It's one of those things that's always been on my to-do list if it was possible, and now that it's actually come around I couldn't be more pleased. I'm also just a tad nervous, but above all I'm pleased".
Ten celebrity names have now been revealed, leaving just five spots in the cast.
The 42-year old Nick Tilsley actor, known also for roles in Casualty and Footballer's Wives, has received permission from the ITV show's producers to take part.
"They've given me the time to do it, which I didn't expect at all - maybe they were just keen to get rid of me!", he laughed whilst speaking to Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain.
"It's one of those things that's always been on my to-do list if it was possible, and now that it's actually come around I couldn't be more pleased. I'm also just a tad nervous, but above all I'm pleased".
Ten celebrity names have now been revealed, leaving just five spots in the cast.
I'm liking the vast majority so far, I'm not hopeful about some of their dance abilities but hey, I like them.
Originally Posted by I've Got Class:
“I'm liking the vast majority so far, I'm not hopeful about some of their dance abilities but hey, I like them.”
“I'm liking the vast majority so far, I'm not hopeful about some of their dance abilities but hey, I like them.”
Thanks.
And surely that's the point of Strictly, to see the celebrities improve... right? Right? Hello?...
Television presenter Suzi Perry will be the next contestant taking to the floor in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
Perry's participation was announced to the nation through a Vine video posted on the official Strictly Come Dancing Twitter account, in which Perry removes a Formula One helmet to reveal her identity.
"I can't wait", she said in a statement. "The whole thing, the whole process, it gets you so excited. The training that we've done so far has been so much fun, I just know that I'm going to love every last minute. Hopefully, anyway!"
She is perhaps well known for presenting coverage of MotoGP and Formula One, as well as previously hosting The Gadget Show on Channel 5.
Perry joins an already-announced line-up of stars such as Ben Price, Hannah Spearritt and Adil Ray.
Perry's participation was announced to the nation through a Vine video posted on the official Strictly Come Dancing Twitter account, in which Perry removes a Formula One helmet to reveal her identity.
"I can't wait", she said in a statement. "The whole thing, the whole process, it gets you so excited. The training that we've done so far has been so much fun, I just know that I'm going to love every last minute. Hopefully, anyway!"
She is perhaps well known for presenting coverage of MotoGP and Formula One, as well as previously hosting The Gadget Show on Channel 5.
Perry joins an already-announced line-up of stars such as Ben Price, Hannah Spearritt and Adil Ray.
Singer Sheila Ferguson has been announced as a competitor in this year's edition of Strictly Come Dancing.
Ferguson, famous for being a member of soul group The Three Degrees, is the twelfth name confirmed for the programme, which begins shortly.
"Getting done up in sparkly dresses every night and getting to inappropriately touch men half my age? What's not to like?", Sheila pondered in an official statement.
The US-born musician is not the only international star on the cast list so far, with German tennis player Boris Becker also confirmed.
There are currently three spaces left in the show's fifteen-strong line-up.
Ferguson, famous for being a member of soul group The Three Degrees, is the twelfth name confirmed for the programme, which begins shortly.
"Getting done up in sparkly dresses every night and getting to inappropriately touch men half my age? What's not to like?", Sheila pondered in an official statement.
The US-born musician is not the only international star on the cast list so far, with German tennis player Boris Becker also confirmed.
There are currently three spaces left in the show's fifteen-strong line-up.
Originally Posted by SWRD85:
“Come on Hannah!”
“Come on Hannah!”
Happy to hear it.
(I'd have said that whoever the celebrity. I'm not biased. Not yet)
Originally Posted by StigOfTheKrump:
“Happy to hear it.
(I'd have said that whoever the celebrity. I'm not biased. Not yet)”
“Happy to hear it.
(I'd have said that whoever the celebrity. I'm not biased. Not yet)”
xD
Ha. You couldn't have found a more unflattering photo of Sheila!
We're down to the final three, and you know what that means. That's right, it's the time of year where people are forced to watch the One Show.
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“BBC One @BBCOne
Love #scd? Love guessing who people are based on their silhouettes? Have a television? You're in luck. The One Show, 7pm, BBC One.”
“BBC One @BBCOne
Love #scd? Love guessing who people are based on their silhouettes? Have a television? You're in luck. The One Show, 7pm, BBC One.”
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