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What happens if there is a non-man/non-woman contestant?
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Ellie_
20-11-2016
Originally Posted by VicsMum:
“I don't think he did or ever will, judging by the tone of his posts...”

Indeed.

Also I should have used "jack has changed their name" not "her name" sorry.
alliea_2
20-11-2016
One of the problems is that the dances themselves are traditionally gendered, with eg "male ballroom hold" and "female ballroom hold". So as soon as a couple took up ballroom hold they would be seen as "identifying" themselves - or swapping holds during the dance, which would be possible but a lot more to learn.

Is there a "non-gendered" variant for ballroom?

https://www.ted.com/talks/trevor_cop...roles#t-652252
Doghouse Riley
20-11-2016
Originally Posted by Janet43:
“I suspect you're right. They've already refused to have same sex couples. They say “The show has chosen the traditional Latin and Ballroom format of mixed-sex couples.” Dancing with the Stars in the US has featured a same sex couple.

I believe there was one male pair wanting it, but I think they didn't want to stick with the lead and follow convention. Might be misremembering though.

CJ de Mooi (former egghead) maintains he was rejected by the BBC because he wanted a same sex partner, but the BBC says he was never asked to take part.

Craig has said it's on the cards, and Robin Windsor has suggested there should be a same sex couple on one of the special shows to test the waters.


If the BBC are rejecting same sex couples, then I can't see them even considering a gender neutral celeb.”


That's just wishful thinking on the part of those with vested interests. It'll never happen on Strictly.

They have absolutely no influence with the BBC.
TerryM22
10-12-2016
Originally Posted by clm2071:
“Theyd be partnered with Anton”

Thats a little unfair.
lundavra
10-12-2016
Originally Posted by D_Peugeot:
“Those who identify as neither male or female, who would they be paired up with?”

It would have a massive effect on viewing figures if they started to get politically correct like the occasional calls for two homosexuals of same sex dancing together.
BeyonceCastle
10-12-2016
If they had someone who was gender fluid, one idea would be to pair them with a pro couple (eg Neil/Katya). The sleb could then alternate between the pros partnering them both. That could work and would make for a really interesting dynamic.
Sadly Jack Monroe (using their birth name is deadnaming by the way) probably isn't well known enough. They'd be good though. Ruby Rose would be an amazing signing.
Not sure who else. Eddie Izzard wouldn't do it in drag I don't think. Sting's daughter isn't well known enough. It would be an interesting take though...imagine Annie Lennox at her prime leading a tango with short red crop in a tux one week then wearing a long blonde wig the following week in a Viennese. (And yes I know she doesn't identify as non-binary but she was gender bending when current genderfluid folk were in nappies).
kittenkong42
10-12-2016
Originally Posted by Leicester_Hunk:
“Or Melissa, which is her real name”

Really inappropriate. You've not only referred to them by a name they don't use you have ascribed them a gender they don't use.

Their name is Jack Monroe
BeyonceCastle
10-12-2016
If you could only have one pro though it would be easier for it to be a female pro as they can perform male drag easier than the male pros performing femininity (thinking of Jo, Erin, Nat with slicked back hair suited up). Presumably they know how the male usually leads when they coach their male partners to lead them: whether they could take on that role and lead their partner through a whole routine is an interesting question.
CravenHaven
10-12-2016
Originally Posted by lundavra:
“It would have a massive effect on viewing figures if they started to get politically correct like the occasional calls for two homosexuals of same sex dancing together.”

all this stuff about homosexuals is just lightweight. What we need is a non-human dancer. Bring on a lizard to dance with David Icke.
Ann_Dancer
10-12-2016
It really shouldn't be about whether someone wants to be partnered with a man or woman. It should be about whether they would want to dance as a lead or follower or even alternate roles. Their partner should then be selected accordingly. Many dancers can dance both lead and follower although not so many can dance both roles equally well. (I can dance lead as I need to do so if I want to teach but do not dance it as well as follower.)
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