Originally Posted by Lou_Black:
“I think that would be a bit of gamble as "we" (most of the viewing public) don't know AJ or Gorka yet. Joanne had a bit of spark about her as well as being knowledgeable and likeable plus we knew her from the first series. From what I saw of Giovanni I don't think he has those qualities. So I think those three will be partnered and the Joanne role will be taken by a known quantity as it were. I don't do the Anton loathing but I really wouldn't mind desperately if he didn't have a partner this year!”
I came up with those three by process of elimination really.
Anton I would see as more likely to be teaching a celeb but sitting out of a lot of the pro dances, maybe partnering Joanne again for a couple of ballroom numbers. Brendan I can't imagine would have signed up again unless he'll have a celeb.
Due to popularity, time served on the show and previous success I'm also sure Pasha, Kevin and Aljaz will have celebs. Kevin's due a duffer for sure so may well be doing the CIN and Christmas Specials anyway and he's always entertaining on ITT. I could see Kevin being partnered with a popular older lady and going some distance iin the competition anyway though.
Neil Jones, World Latin Showdance Champion, still competing with Katya, already involved with choreo behind the scenes last year. Can't imagine he and his wife would have signed up unless they are guaranteed celebs and he certainly seems to think so on Twitter
I personally hope Gorka's got a partner but I suppose it's possible he's signed up to take part in the pro dances as an introduction to the show, same with AJ and Chloe? My teen daughter's very excited about those two so I hope they are partnered. Giovanni I don't think has confirmed he has a celeb as Joanne already has on social media? But if he has I'll take him off the list. I agree with you about him from a personal point of view . . . but I'd rather see more of him on ITT and the Specials than have a fake 'three way showmance drama' in the media involving him, Georgia and his new female celebrity.
I hope there aren't 17 celebs

Far too many.