Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show Discussion Thread - 7.15pm BBC One

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holly berry

06-09-2015

I enjoyed the opening show even though it often felt over-produced and trying too hard.

I wish ITT had a weekly slot to follow the training sessions but Strictly will only feel like Strictly for me when the real dancing starts in three weeks time and we can judge live performances.

It was all a bit too airbrushed last night!

steve_ben2004

06-09-2015

Originally Posted by Stunty:
“When she and Pasha greeted each other I thought that Carol was a wee bit too tall for him. There are taller male pros that would have suited her better.

I think looking good as a pair height wise is the start of a good dance partnership.

Pasha will just need to put on his stack heels!!”

Hopefully Pasha wont have to wear them for long !

kaycee

06-09-2015

Originally Posted by FunkyFoxtrot:
“Just seen a photo of Iwan and Ola on the Strictly Facebook page, judging by that it really could be murder on the dancefloor ”

If that's how Iwan (sp?) thinks it's ok to treat a woman on first introduction, he definitely needs a lesson in manner. What a total plonker; I'm not surprised Ola isn't happy.

Doghouse Riley

07-09-2015

Didn't CRH say earlier in the year that this year there'd be a same sex couple this year on Strictly?

So which ones are they?

curvybabes

08-09-2015

Originally Posted by kaycee:
“If that's how Iwan (sp?) thinks it's ok to treat a woman on first introduction, he definitely needs a lesson in manner. What a total plonker; I'm not surprised Ola isn't happy.”

It wasn't first introduction they are friends and have known each other for years.

Metebelis_3

08-09-2015

Originally Posted by Elsa:
“I loved the show! I've either warmed up to Claudia/Tess as hosts or they've improved. Well, I love Claudia no matter what - but I think maybe she was less nervous and has learned how to blend her quirkiness into the new setting of main host (smart girl our Claud ) But Tess didn't annoy me - I think maybe the first season of being without Brucie stressed her out - she seemed quite at ease. I love her warmth, even if she is a bit shallow - there's Claudia to make up for that flaw. Great team I say and a nice counterbalance to the 3/1 male-to-female judge ratio but I'm still angry at them for dumping Arlene (maybe I'm the only one )

I thought Peter was struggling to hide his disappointment at having Janette. I bet he dreamed of being linked in the tabloids to either of the sex kittens Ola or Kristina - I have a feeling the man has an understanding that there's no such thing as bad publicity - and also, the more the better, whatever they're saying. I doubt he knew who Janette was and there's something sort of androgynous about her. I can't wrap my head around her and Aljaz as a couple - especially with her being 6 years older but oh well, none of my beeswax. He's a swell guy regardless but I'm kinda hoping Helen isn't the defo winner like some have predicted. She seemed a bit lackluster to me, personality wise - a bit like Pixie.

Agree both Anton and Brendan seemed more excited than their partners - I was surprised Jamelia was so ecstatic what with Tristan being mostly unknown but maybe he made a good impression on her in training (or could just be that he's gorgeous?) Speaking of... from what I know from my rather thorough Gleb cyber-stalkery, he's a bit fragile psychologically. He did well last year on the Russian show but his wife Elena and daughter were in town with him - the last time they were separated, he sort of flipped out for a while - not sure if it's the drink or a tendency toward depression - and hopefully it's neither and I'm just being neurotic... wish wifey could get to London though - from his demeanor I'm worried about him. Like w/Gordana, her choreography assistance was invaluable in Moscow as well.

Wonder if Giovanni is annoyed that Gleb is getting the hottie mentions - he's no slouch himself - but wonder about his English? Did he say "I'm scary of Claudia?" and Tristan was teasing him in a periscope, repeating "What this means?" while Giovanni was bragging that he'd just learned the word "scintillating." He demonstrated, "Giovanni is scintillating" in a sort of stilted funny way - oh well, good times ahead with the somewhat verbally challenged Gio AND Gleb. At least I hope it's good times.

Missing Trent He's apparently still on the road with "Puttin' on the Ritz" and I assume Robin and Anya will join Trent and wife Gordana. I also feel sorry for Joanne and in some of her Twitter pix, I think her eyes betray her real feelings (i.e., let down.) Rumor was they had to make an emergency call to get Jason Gilkison back on set to save the disaster that was Scott/Joanne, so I think it may have been worse than what we thought. Guess we'll see if she gets another chance next year - but why bring on a new girl at all if they were sure they wanted to keep Jo as a celebbed pro?

And why was Jay so ridiculously nervous? - he was a boybander - you'd think he wouldn't have so much stagefright. He must have done ok in practice because Aliona was gleeful - but I suppose after the last few years, it wouldn't take much to turn her on, a la Anton. Glad Pasha finally got a duffer (and Karen) - Kellie/Kevin seem quite a dull duo - I love how Strictly balances things out, re pairings, while DWTS is appallingly unfair as poor Artem has found out the hard way...

Well too much rambling at the end of the thread but loved all the comments and really liked the show! Hope we get some intel about how the rehearsals are going!”

BIB -

what do you mean by that? I quite like Gleb so that's a bit worrying!

SeasideLady

08-09-2015

Originally Posted by Metebelis_3:
“BIB - what do you mean by that? I quite like Gleb so that's a bit worrying!”

Never mind about the BIB - the whole post is worrying - crazy rambling from a crazy person by the sounds of it !

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