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Old 09-07-2015, 10:18
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Anything's possible, but he knows nothing about dancing so how could he realistically comment?
same applies to Alesha Dixon but it didnt stop her becoming a judge
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Old 09-07-2015, 10:43
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Seeing as Grant's main "skill" is to perform Astrological readings, is there any chance he's being lined up for a segment dedicated to that drivel? I sincerely hope the BBC isn't going to promote the thoroughly discredited pseudoscience of Astrology.
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Old 09-07-2015, 10:56
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Hosting and dancing on the SCD cruise !
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Old 09-07-2015, 11:01
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Hosting and dancing on the SCD cruise !
one can hope!

its something that I would never be able to afford to go on so yes please, stick him on a cruise ship for eternity
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Old 09-07-2015, 11:06
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They all hang around like a bad smell. It's over, let go.
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Old 09-07-2015, 12:07
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Wonder if Claudia is bowing out.
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Old 10-07-2015, 03:58
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Maybe FUNNITY FUN will also be part of the show too ???
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Old 10-07-2015, 15:59
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Wonder if Claudia is bowing out.
Don't say such things, even in jest!

I think Russell might have some kind of permanent red-button gig going, or perhaps as the compere for the Strictly tour.
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Old 10-07-2015, 16:04
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It does annoy me that people like Lisa and Russell, fun as they were at the time (to an extent...), have been rammed into the role of "People's Champion/Favourite", getting presenting roles and massively overdo it, when someone calm and personable like Sophie Ellis Bextor, Deborah Meaden, or even Matt Baker would do a much better job - Sophie would geek out cutely, Deborah came across as though she really loved dance, and Matt has actual presenting chops...
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Old 10-07-2015, 19:21
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I think it is probably that he is hosting and dancing on the BBC strictly cruise as Dmolyneaux pointed out already in a post further up the page.


https://twitter.com/therussellgrant/...92671353761792
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Old 10-07-2015, 22:36
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Don't say such things, even in jest!

I think Russell might have some kind of permanent red-button gig going, or perhaps as the compere for the Strictly tour.
I really wouldn't mind if he replaced Claudia.
I'm sorry but I just can't 'take' to her at all.
Zoe was, for me at least, much more likeable.

btw I like Lisa too.
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Old 10-07-2015, 22:39
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I think it is probably that he is hosting and dancing on the BBC strictly cruise as Dmolyneaux pointed out already in a post further up the page.


https://twitter.com/therussellgrant/...92671353761792
Saw this on the above link.

''P&O Cruises ‏@pandocruises Jul 9

@THERussellGrant @bbcstrictly We can't wait to have you join us Russell #Britannia''


Guess that's it.
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Old 11-07-2015, 12:23
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Saw this on the above link.

''P&O Cruises ‏@pandocruises Jul 9

@THERussellGrant @bbcstrictly We can't wait to have you join us Russell #Britannia''


Guess that's it.
Wouldn't the contracts for a cruise have been sorted out ages ago though? I stil think his tweets suggest something in the main show or ITT unfortunately Although, he is 'slightly' more bearable than Funnity.
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Old 11-07-2015, 14:33
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Wouldn't the contracts for a cruise have been sorted out ages ago though? I stil think his tweets suggest something in the main show or ITT unfortunately Although, he is 'slightly' more bearable than Funnity.
Who the heck is Funnity?
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Old 11-07-2015, 19:23
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Lisa Riley aka Funnity Fun Fun Fun
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Old 11-07-2015, 20:22
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Lisa Riley aka Funnity Fun Fun Fun

Thank you.

I liked her btw.
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Old 13-07-2015, 08:34
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Lisa Riley seems like a lovely lady but I found her annoying and grating on ITT. I hope she doesn't make a comeback this year.
Happy to see Russell still doing well though. .. business wise
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Old 13-07-2015, 09:28
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Floor buffer?
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Old 13-07-2015, 09:28
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If they need a past contestant why don't they call on Gethin Jones? Much more appealing than either Lisa Riley or Russell Grant.
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Old 13-07-2015, 09:38
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Wouldn't the contracts for a cruise have been sorted out ages ago though? I stil think his tweets suggest something in the main show or ITT unfortunately Although, he is 'slightly' more bearable than Funnity.
Cruise appearances for B (or below!) list celebrities are frequently left until quite late. They know they can get hold of them cheaply at the 11th hour if they're still out of work. Celebrity gets a free cruise (+ they can usually take a guest with them for free), gets the exposure and an ego boost and it costs the cruise line next to nothing.
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Old 13-07-2015, 10:44
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I think it is probably that he is hosting and dancing on the BBC strictly cruise as Dmolyneaux pointed out already in a post further up the page.


https://twitter.com/therussellgrant/...92671353761792
hmm, Im not convinced I have a feeling he is going to pop up somewhere on the main show or It Takes Two

he has changed his twitter profile pic to the SCD logo.........
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Old 13-07-2015, 11:02
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If this is true, then for me, this programme is nearing its "sell by date."

That's the BBC all over, they can't leave things alone.

It used to be a "must watch programme." For the last few years I recorded it, mostly to skip through the old codger's involvement, but last year, I just watched the interesting bits, that's the dancing.
I completely agree. I used to absolutely love Strictly but the BBC are changing it too much. They need to ditch the "comedy" scripted VTs too.
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Old 14-07-2015, 06:26
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If they need a past contestant why don't they call on Gethin Jones? Much more appealing than either Lisa Riley or Russell Grant.
Gethin is now doing the ITT version of Dancing with the Stars since earlier this year ; much to my surprise really.

I mean he seemed really pleasant and got better as the weeks went on but it seemed like such a step down from me.
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Old 14-07-2015, 07:53
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A step down? Really? I can think of several presenters who would give a couple of limbs and their eye teeth to have such exposure on American TV.
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Old 14-07-2015, 08:14
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A step down? Really? I can think of several presenters who would give a couple of limbs and their eye teeth to have such exposure on American TV.
I don't think it is on TV - I believe DWTS 'All Access' is an online show. I suppose its a 'way in' though and could lead to other things.
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