They're just playing games. They know there has been criticism from the government that BBC shouldn't be competing in a ratings war with other channels, by announcing all the times first they know the BBC will get more criticism if they directly schedule Strictly at the same time now.

Why panic and outrage? The contestants always have a group dance in front of the judges on the launch show.

Those dresses are so pretty. Natalie, Otlile and Janette's dresses especially

Now do you see?

When is the launch night actually recorded

Wednesday evening.

I am not going to even glance at the Daily Mail as they have given out info before programme airs.
Similarly I won't be coming near this forum after Wednesday afternoon.
Whilst the overwhelming majority of posters are great about not disclosing anything, it only takes one clown to spoil it.


Glad to see Brendan Where's the Camera Cole has been on a diet.
Hopefully his bum will no longer resemble a mantlepiece.

I hope Georgia gets a good partner

It's a shame they made the headline about Kristina! Especially when the story is in fact about all the pros and Craig being filmed for the segment on strictly.

Brendan does look like he is motivated this year - and dance fit.

New promo pic of Tess and Claudia.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06bg8bs

Better than last year.

I'm surprised we haven't got the official promo shots of the celebs and pros, don't we usually get those once the full line-up is confirmed?

Is that normally once they are paired up?

I think that pic has been around for a couple of days. It looks very similar to the Series 10 promo pics.

And I agree, I really want the ones of the celebs in their gear..

Do we reckon Carol and Anton is a dead certainty given she's by far the oldest female celeb? I reckon he could work just as well with Katie/Helen/Kellie and thus not automatically have the doddery old timer who can't do more than three steps without almost falling over!

Who is the best partner for Georgia height wise

Height wise it would probably be Kevin or Pasha but a lot of posters have put her with Giovanne on the predictions thread - I think the reasoning being Kev and Pash have both had a good run for the last few years and Georgia and Giovanne although perhaps not the ideal match in height would look good together ie young and hot and I have to say I agree - I think their dark, olive looks would compliment each other very well.

Well, there's also height to factor in... but there's no way he's going to get Helen or Kellie. He's destined for probably Carol and maybe Katie, and I reckon he could at least get a few alright ballrooms out of either of them.

Aren't the promosolo photos the ones in the purple background on Facebook and the BBC website?

I think they're just the announcement ones - they're all dressed in their civvies.

I hope to see Jay paired up with either Janette, Oti or Karen.

From Hayley

Some of the papers tomorrow appear to have the celebrities in their promo shots.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...ALLY-name.html

Good question. The only instantly recognisable faces to me are Peter, Ainsley and Daniel.

It's the Mail, so it really isn't.

Initially I could have put a name to: Peter, Ainsley, Iwan, Carol, Daniel, Jeremy, Jamelia, Kirsty and maybe Katie.