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Old 29-08-2016, 19:28
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Excellent cast so far Stuart, I'm finding it hard to pick a favourite!!
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Old 29-08-2016, 23:49
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Bonnie Tyler, 65, Singer
James Morrison, 32, Singer
Kelly Holmes, 46, Retired Olympic Athlete
Maggie Wheeler, 55, Actress
Noddy Holder, 70, Slade Musician
Paula Lane, 30, Former Coronation Street Actress
Steph McGovern, 34, Journalist & Presenter
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Old 30-08-2016, 11:25
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The next two competing celebrities are...

ROSS KEMP

GINO D'ACAMPO


Kemp, 52, is an actor and investigative journalist best known for playing Grant Mitchell in EastEnders. Upon his confirmation, he told This Morning hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford: "I've taken on some difficult subjects, but spandex and glitter is a whole other world!"

D'Acampo, 40, is a chef from Naples, Italy. He presents cookery shows for ITV and regularly appears on This Morning. He told his co-stars: "it is a bit weird sitting here and not behind the cooker! I'm really looking forward to it and I hope you two will be supporting me!"
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Old 30-08-2016, 11:34
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• 31/08/16 - Launch Show
• 07/09/16 - Show 1 - 15 Couples
• 14/09/16 - Show 2 - 15 Couples
• 21/09/16 - Show 3 - 14 Couples
• 28/09/16 - Show 4 - 13 Couples
• 05/10/16 - Show 5 - 12 Couples
• 12/10/16 - Show 6 - 11 Couples
• 19/10/16 - Show 7 - 10 Couples
• 26/10/16 - Show 8 - 09 Couples
• 02/11/16 - Show 9 - 08 Couples
• 09/11/16 - Show 10 - 07 Couples
• 16/11/16 - Show 11 - 06 Couples
• 23/11/16 - Semi Final - 05 Couples
• 30/11/16 - Final - Stage 2 - 03 Couples
• 01/12/16 - Final - Stage 2 - 02 Couples
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Old 30-08-2016, 12:31
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Old 30-08-2016, 17:12
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The tenth and eleventh celebrities announced for the new series are...

ALEXANDRA BURKE

CHRIS MEARS

Burke, 28, is a singer turned stage actress. She won The X Factor in 2008 and earned herself three number one singles. She now stars in various West End musicals. She told Greg James, who confirmed her inclusion on BBC Radio 1: "I love dancing so to actually learn how do proper Ballroom and Latin is going to be amazing!"

Mears, 23, is a diver. He recently won the synchronised 3m springboard event at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil with his diving partner Jack Laugher. Appearing on Radio 1 alongside Burke, he told Greg James: "going from years of tough training for the Olympics to training to dance... it's going to be a shock to the system!"
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Old 30-08-2016, 17:30
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Old 30-08-2016, 20:05
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Who's ready for the final four celebrity reveals? It's only a matter of minutes...
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Old 30-08-2016, 20:08
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Who's ready for the final four celebrity reveals? It's only a matter of minutes...
MEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Old 30-08-2016, 20:13
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The next two celebrity contestants this series are...

DAVID GANDY

DAWN O'PORTER

Gandy, 36, is a model. He has modelled for Dolce & Gabanna, designed clothing for Marks & Spencer and written fashion blogs for Vogue. He used to date The Saturdays singer Mollie King. He told The One Show host Alex Jones: "it is quite daunting going into this completely new thing, but I'm very excited!"

O'Porter, 37, is a writer and television presenter. She is best known for presenting various BBC Three documentaries, but now focuses on her writing career for women's magazine Glamour UK. She told The One Show co-host Bill Turnbull: "I can't wait to find out who my partner is... I just hope he's quite tall!"
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Old 30-08-2016, 20:13
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Excited for Chris.

Edit: And David.
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Old 30-08-2016, 20:17
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Old 30-08-2016, 20:27
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And the final two celebrities competing in this year's Strictly Come Dancing are...

JUSTIN FLETCHER

AMANDA MEALING

Fletcher, 46, is a children's TV personality, best known for his work on CBeebies. He has worked on the channel for seventeen years and was awarded an MBE in 2008 for services to children's broadcasting. He told Alex Jones on The One Show: "I do love a bit of a boogie so fingers crossed I'll be at least okay at it all!"

Mealing, 48, is an actress most famous for portraying Connie Beauchamp in Casualty and Holby City. She has played the doctor for a total of eight years over the two shows. She told The One Show presenters after her confirmation: "I am absolutely petrified. Playing a cold, determined doctor is one thing but this is a whole new playing field!"
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Old 30-08-2016, 20:31
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Rooting for Steph, Gino & Dawn, I think
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Old 30-08-2016, 20:33
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Alexandra Burke, 28, Singer & Actress
Amanda Mealing, 48, Casualty & Holby City Actress
Bonnie Tyler, 65, Singer
Chris Mears, 23, Olympic Diver
David Gandy, 36, Model
Dawn O'Porter, 37, Writer & Television Presenter
Gino D'Acampo, 40, Chef
James Morrison, 32, Singer
Justin Fletcher, 46, Children's Television Personality
Kelly Holmes, 46, Retired Olympic Athlete
Maggie Wheeler, 55, Actress
Noddy Holder, 70, Slade Musician
Paula Lane, 30, Former Coronation Street Actress
Ross Kemp, 52, Actor & Broadcaster
Steph McGovern, 34, Journalist & Presenter
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Old 30-08-2016, 20:33
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OMG Yes Justin!!
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Old 31-08-2016, 01:17
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So many to root for!! I do love most of your cast Stuart.

Think I'll root for Paula, Alexandra and Bonnie with Justin and Noddy as the comical ones.
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Old 31-08-2016, 09:56
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Thank you all It's launch show day! Do we have any pairing predictions?
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Old 31-08-2016, 10:06
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Steph and Anton
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Old 31-08-2016, 15:22
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Pre Launch Show - Favourite Celebrity Poll
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Old 31-08-2016, 16:16
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The launch show starts in 45 minutes.
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Old 31-08-2016, 16:51
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Yay

I thin maybe Kelly & Anton, Steph & Aljaz and Justin & Karen
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:00
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Hello and welcome to the launch show of Strictly Come Dancing!

Opening tonight’s show, please welcome our professional dancers dancing to Hello Stranger by Brown Sugar!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:04
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Now it’s time to meet our first four female celebrities - Alexandra Burke, Maggie Wheeler, Dawn O’Porter and Bonnie Tyler!

Alexandra Burke
“I’m Alexandra Burke, and I’m probably best known for winning The X Factor in 2008. After The X Factor I had a number one album and three number one singles… and now I’m on Strictly! I think I’m most looking forward to the Latin dances because I can really let loose and just have fun with it all. Bring it on!”

Maggie Wheeler “Hello there, I’m Maggie Wheeler! I’m most famous for playing Janice in Friends. I mean, who doesn’t love Friends? It’s such a fun, warm show and it was an absolute pleasure to work for. I love the glitz and the glamour of Strictly - the costumes and the make-up is definitely what I’m most excited for.”

Dawn O’Porter “Hi, I’m Dawn O’Porter and I am a TV presenter and a writer. When I told my husband Chris I’d been asked to do Strictly, he was absolutely mortified; I wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t turn up in the audience at all! Hmm… what dance am I most looking forward to? I’d say the American Smooth, just because of how glamorous it looks.”

Bonnie Tyler “I am Bonnie Tyler. I’ve sung with Shakin’ Stevens, Cher, Frankie Miller, I’ve sung in the Eurovision final, but nothing compares to how nervous I’m feeling for Strictly! My dream partner would be nice and tall - not too tall mind - a proper gentleman with good manners… I just want to be treated like a princess!”


Now it's time to pair up our four visions of beauty with their knights in shining armour!

Alexandra, you'll be taking centre stage with... ALJAZ SKORJANEC!

Maggie, you'll be making friends with... GORKA MARQUEZ!

Dawn, you'll be re-writing history with... IAN WAITE!

Bonnie, you'll be making sweet music with... ANTON DU BEKE!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:09
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