We have a mole for the launch show and the pairings will be posted in this thread once known.

Please DO NOT discuss the actual pairings outside this thread until after the show is broadcast.

It spoils it for those who prefer not to know, and could prevent spoilers being available during the series.

Many thanks for everyones due consideration and roll on Saturday.

Yay

Thanks for doing this, Monaogg and StigOfTheKrump!

Can't believe it is this time of year already

Thanks for the thread, Monaogg, and thanks Stig for being the mole!

Do we know what time recording of the show starts?

Is it being recorded tonight or tomorrow night

Zoe Ball said tomorrow on R2 earlier.

No problem, guys!

Yep, it's being recorded tomorrow, with the estimated end time being at around 10pm. I'll aim to send the spoiler as early as I can tomorrow night, so it most likely depends on how many times Tess fluffs her lines/how many times Anton fluffs his steps/how drunk Lesley is/etc.

Love it!

Fab - thanks! Is it you going Stig or is it someone who will be contacting you?

Ooh, thanks so much Monaogg and Stig..... Love the spoilers and will be great to know the couples ahead of Saturday.

Tis me that is going. So unless anything goes pear-shaped, it should all be accurate.

So, about 2 in the morning then
Take a pack up!

Yay! Thanks for the thread and the intel


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Oh, fabby! Could you come back afterwards and tell us all the goss? If there's nothing scandalous/funny/outrageous to report, please could you make something up?

Certainly!

Congrats on getting a ticket -v v envious.

Since I don't do the lottery, I feel the universe owes me a win on the Strictly draw...

Time Guess. 10:36

If Anastacia gets Anton, I'm gonna be so pissed off.

I agree with not posting the pairings outside of this thread, but would it spoil it for others if those in the know were to post which two professionals did not receive partners outside of this thread?

There is still some debate as to which two it will be, and when that is known anyone who wants to can predict the pairings using an accurate list of professionals.

That is unless we get confirmation form another source before then, of course.

Same. Anton is a cannon ball anchor chained to a celebs feet.

He is not good enough to be a pro anymore and is suited to comedy contestants.

Fans could argue different but he does not even compete to the level of Pasha / Brendan. Katie was good last year but undoubtably was pulled back by Anton, even if Katie was never going to win regardless.

Yes it would spoil it, and you will probably be banned if you do it


Take that as a friendly warning

The red carpet event is happening now.

Why is it on instagram now if it is happening tomorrow?

Im guessing the celebs first dance is to Olly Murs Dance with me Tonight, seeing as last year they used Jess Glynne for the group dance when she was a guest

I don't think you would get into that much trouble, but it's probably best not to post it outside of here or a thread with "spoiler" in the title.

Who are the two that are sitting out i hope it's not gio and joanne