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Old 25-01-2016, 11:42
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I'm sure she's on record as saying she'd love to do it, but maybe this is why....??

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/strictl...her-my-career/
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Old 25-01-2016, 12:12
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I have always posted this story in the Wishlist thread but thanks any way.
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Old 25-01-2016, 12:23
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I have always posted this story in the Wishlist thread but thanks any way.
Think it's a bit different to straightforward wishlist material but thanks for telling me
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Old 25-01-2016, 12:45
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It seemed a lot of fuss about nothing. Someone pointed it would help her career which it certainly would. Trashy papers like the Mail have tried to twist this to be someone trying to force her to do it against her will which the feminists have jumped on - probably get Harriet Harperson asking about it in PMQs on Wednesday.
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Old 25-01-2016, 13:22
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It seemed a lot of fuss about nothing. Someone pointed it would help her career which it certainly would. Trashy papers like the Mail have tried to twist this to be someone trying to force her to do it against her will which the feminists have jumped on - probably get Harriet Harperson asking about it in PMQs on Wednesday.
I must admit I saw Emily's enthusiasm at the time as genuine....though it's entirely possible producers are encouraged to "cross-pollinate" their shows/stars/presenters
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Old 25-01-2016, 17:11
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I must admit I saw Emily's enthusiasm at the time as genuine....though it's entirely possible producers are encouraged to "cross-pollinate" their shows/stars/presenters
So did I. It was after the CIN special (rather than before) wasn't it? In which case maybe having had a taste of Strictly she genuinely did feel enthusiastic.

I'd love to see her on the show - she has a lovely wry sense of humour.
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Old 28-01-2016, 01:50
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The same thing happened to Natasha Kaplinsky . Those BBC bosses are autocratic, bullies .

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-en...s-8762896.html
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Old 28-01-2016, 10:01
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Expect similar stories and those on other Strictly topics, to be progressively released by the BBC PR "smoke and mirrors" machine as we progress towards the next series.
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Old 28-01-2016, 10:59
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Think perhaps we're over thinking this?

A BBC boss said to a serious journalist that if she did Strictly it would raise her profile.

Well yes - am sure others would agree.

John Sargeant was Chief Political Editor and Correspondent for ITV and BBC News and Jeremy Vine takes a big part in the BBC's Election coverage. Did Strictly raise their profiles?

Natasha Kaplinsky did well out winning Strictly - she did Tess's job for Series 2. Susanna Reid was offered a better paid job at ITV after being runner up.

Was Emily forced to do Strictly - no, because she hasn't done Strictly.

Did Emily still get one of the top BBC serious journalist's jobs anyway - presenting Newsnight - yes.
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