Just announced today that AJ's brother Curtis is to be part of the DWTS Ireland pro line up. I wonder if he is being lined up to join Strictly in the future? DWTS USA has a pair of dancing brothers doesn't it?
AJ's brother is joining DWTS Ireland
Don't think so somehow, younger than AJ at 20 but taller but his dancing not as strong as AJ's imo but if he and his partner Emily do ok maybe so
See two more dancers from BGT's Kings and Queens (Neil and kaya were part of group) are on show too Kai and Ryan
Gorka, Kai, Curtis and Giulia were all part of same BTF production too
See two more dancers from BGT's Kings and Queens (Neil and kaya were part of group) are on show too Kai and Ryan
Gorka, Kai, Curtis and Giulia were all part of same BTF production too
Ryan and Ksenia are current Closed British Champions, so pleased for them. They also have danced on Brendans tour.
Originally Posted by bendymixer:
“Don't think so somehow, younger than AJ at 20 but taller but his dancing not as strong as AJ's imo but if he and his partner Emily do ok maybe so
See two more dancers from BGT's Kings and Queens (Neil and kaya were part of group) are on show too Kai and Ryan
Gorka, Kai, Curtis and Giulia were all part of same BTF production too”
“Don't think so somehow, younger than AJ at 20 but taller but his dancing not as strong as AJ's imo but if he and his partner Emily do ok maybe so
See two more dancers from BGT's Kings and Queens (Neil and kaya were part of group) are on show too Kai and Ryan
Gorka, Kai, Curtis and Giulia were all part of same BTF production too”
Ryan, Ksenia and Kai were part of Kings & Queens, as was Michael Johnson who has been helping out with the choreo on Strictly recently.
Originally Posted by bendymixer:
“Don't think so somehow, younger than AJ at 20 but taller but his dancing not as strong as AJ's imo but if he and his partner Emily do ok maybe so
See two more dancers from BGT's Kings and Queens (Neil and kaya were part of group) are on show too Kai and Ryan
Gorka, Kai, Curtis and Giulia were all part of same BTF production too”
“Don't think so somehow, younger than AJ at 20 but taller but his dancing not as strong as AJ's imo but if he and his partner Emily do ok maybe so
See two more dancers from BGT's Kings and Queens (Neil and kaya were part of group) are on show too Kai and Ryan
Gorka, Kai, Curtis and Giulia were all part of same BTF production too”
Wasn't Giulia Brendans leading lady on tour either last year or year before.?
I don't think it would be a good idea to have another relative to one of the pros on the show and I say that as someone who quite likes the Cliftons. Think it is good to have more variety.
Originally Posted by StellaBella05:
“I don't think it would be a good idea to have another relative to one of the pros on the show and I say that as someone who quite likes the Cliftons. Think it is good to have more variety.”
“I don't think it would be a good idea to have another relative to one of the pros on the show and I say that as someone who quite likes the Cliftons. Think it is good to have more variety.”
Sorry, don't see the point you are making, as Curtis will be a pro on DWTS Ireland not SCD.
Originally Posted by Vodka_Drinka:
“Just announced today that AJ's brother Curtis is to be part of the DWTS Ireland pro line up. I wonder if he is being lined up to join Strictly in the future? DWTS USA has a pair of dancing brothers doesn't it?”
“Just announced today that AJ's brother Curtis is to be part of the DWTS Ireland pro line up. I wonder if he is being lined up to join Strictly in the future? DWTS USA has a pair of dancing brothers doesn't it?”
yeah Maksim and Valentin. I think if he does well then Curtis could be in SCD next season
Originally Posted by StrictlyEastend:
“I think that is good news but I hope AJ stays on Strictly.
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“I think that is good news but I hope AJ stays on Strictly.
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I think they could both be in next year that would be good
Originally Posted by Jennifer_F:
“Sorry, don't see the point you are making, as Curtis will be a pro on DWTS Ireland not SCD.”
“Sorry, don't see the point you are making, as Curtis will be a pro on DWTS Ireland not SCD.”
Sorry I wasn't clear. I meant if he joined Strictly at some point.
Originally Posted by StellaBella05:
“Sorry I wasn't clear. I meant if he joined Strictly at some point.”
“Sorry I wasn't clear. I meant if he joined Strictly at some point.”
At least that may take some of the heat away from the Clifton family....
Originally Posted by Jennifer_F:
“At least that may take some of the heat away from the Clifton family....”
“At least that may take some of the heat away from the Clifton family....
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Haha that's true I guess. Do you think that could happen in the future Jennifer? I'm surprised such young dancers such as Chloe, AJ and Curtis would rather do Strictly/DWTS than compete as professionals. Do you think it's the money? Or can they do Strictly and compete at the same time?
Originally Posted by StellaBella05:
“Haha that's true I guess. Do you think that could happen in the future Jennifer? I'm surprised such young dancers such as Chloe, AJ and Curtis would rather do Strictly/DWTS than compete as professionals. Do you think it's the money? Or can they do Strictly and compete at the same time?”
“Haha that's true I guess. Do you think that could happen in the future Jennifer? I'm surprised such young dancers such as Chloe, AJ and Curtis would rather do Strictly/DWTS than compete as professionals. Do you think it's the money? Or can they do Strictly and compete at the same time?”
Its only my opinion, but I would say its not possible to be in the show and compete at the same time. They need to be constantly ( every day) training on their own dancing and having lessons, learning, practising to improve, to be in best possible shape to compete. Whilst involved with the show, they would not have the luxury of time available for their own dancing.It obviously was a deliberate choice to turn Pro at such a young age, I am sure that if they had not been approached by Strictly, they still would be competing as Amateurs.
In some ways it was a gamble, but a gamble also worth taking. Being a Pro on Strictly can be a life changer if you are successful, it can open a lot of doors with shows, dems etc and make you a household name overnight.
Originally Posted by Jennifer_F:
“Its only my opinion, but I would say its not possible to be in the show and compete at the same time. They need to be constantly ( every day) training on their own dancing and having lessons, learning, practising to improve, to be in best possible shape to compete. Whilst involved with the show, they would not have the luxury of time available for their own dancing.It obviously was a deliberate choice to turn Pro at such a young age, I am sure that if they had not been approached by Strictly, they still would be competing as Amateurs.
In some ways it was a gamble, but a gamble also worth taking. Being a Pro on Strictly can be a life changer if you are successful, it can open a lot of doors with shows, dems etc and make you a household name overnight.”
“Its only my opinion, but I would say its not possible to be in the show and compete at the same time. They need to be constantly ( every day) training on their own dancing and having lessons, learning, practising to improve, to be in best possible shape to compete. Whilst involved with the show, they would not have the luxury of time available for their own dancing.It obviously was a deliberate choice to turn Pro at such a young age, I am sure that if they had not been approached by Strictly, they still would be competing as Amateurs.
In some ways it was a gamble, but a gamble also worth taking. Being a Pro on Strictly can be a life changer if you are successful, it can open a lot of doors with shows, dems etc and make you a household name overnight.”
Thanks for your reply, really interesting.
I always thought that Chloe and AJ would go back to competing when Strictly wasn't on but it seems you have to do one or the other and given that they're both doing the tour, I suppose that further eats into the 'off' season. That makes it all the more surprising that Chloe would agree to do Strictly without a celeb? My mum and I thought that if she could still compete outwith Strictly this year it wasn't too bad a gig but reading your expert knowledge that doesn't seem an option. What would she give up competing to be on Strictly without a partner? What if it's the same next season?
Also, what sort of reputation does Strictly have in the dance world Jennifer? Are dancers seen as 'selling out' to be on it or would all dancers say yes if offered a place?
Originally Posted by StellaBella05:
“Thanks for your reply, really interesting.
I always thought that Chloe and AJ would go back to competing when Strictly wasn't on but it seems you have to do one or the other and given that they're both doing the tour, I suppose that further eats into the 'off' season. That makes it all the more surprising that Chloe would agree to do Strictly without a celeb? My mum and I thought that if she could still compete outwith Strictly this year it wasn't too bad a gig but reading your expert knowledge that doesn't seem an option. What would she give up competing to be on Strictly without a partner? What if it's the same next season?
Also, what sort of reputation does Strictly have in the dance world Jennifer? Are dancers seen as 'selling out' to be on it or would all dancers say yes if offered a place?”
“Thanks for your reply, really interesting.
I always thought that Chloe and AJ would go back to competing when Strictly wasn't on but it seems you have to do one or the other and given that they're both doing the tour, I suppose that further eats into the 'off' season. That makes it all the more surprising that Chloe would agree to do Strictly without a celeb? My mum and I thought that if she could still compete outwith Strictly this year it wasn't too bad a gig but reading your expert knowledge that doesn't seem an option. What would she give up competing to be on Strictly without a partner? What if it's the same next season?
Also, what sort of reputation does Strictly have in the dance world Jennifer? Are dancers seen as 'selling out' to be on it or would all dancers say yes if offered a place?”
Dancers can always compete of course, my comments were based on the fact that they would want to compete at their best. You can compete at any time, just depends whether you can accept you will be beaten and probably won't dance as well as you know you could, as you have not put in the work.
Re Chloe, I am fairly sure that the producers would have told Chloe that there was a good to fair chance of her getting a partner next year, otherwise it would be quite awful for her. Fingers crossed she will get a celeb, Chloe will be as excellent at ballroom as latin.
Originally Posted by Jennifer_F:
“Dancers can always compete of course, my comments were based on the fact that they would want to compete at their best. You can compete at any time, just depends whether you can accept you will be beaten and probably won't dance as well as you know you could, as you have not put in the work.
Re Chloe, I am fairly sure that the producers would have told Chloe that there was a good to fair chance of her getting a partner next year, otherwise it would be quite awful for her. Fingers crossed she will get a celeb, Chloe will be as excellent at ballroom as latin.”
“Dancers can always compete of course, my comments were based on the fact that they would want to compete at their best. You can compete at any time, just depends whether you can accept you will be beaten and probably won't dance as well as you know you could, as you have not put in the work.
Re Chloe, I am fairly sure that the producers would have told Chloe that there was a good to fair chance of her getting a partner next year, otherwise it would be quite awful for her. Fingers crossed she will get a celeb, Chloe will be as excellent at ballroom as latin.”
Yeah I really hope Chloe gets a partner next season. Don't think it would be fair for her to sit out another year. Question is, who would then sit out of the other female dancers?
Originally Posted by StellaBella05:
“Yeah I really hope Chloe gets a partner next season. Don't think it would be fair for her to sit out another year. Question is, who would then sit out of the other female dancers?”
“Yeah I really hope Chloe gets a partner next season. Don't think it would be fair for her to sit out another year. Question is, who would then sit out of the other female dancers?”
That's quite a question, it depends on whether they are all asked to return. ...I can't imagine that any of the established pro's would willingly sit out. Its possible that perhaps one won't be asked back or doesn't want or can't dance next year, we may have a new one in to act as reserve and thus Chloe gets a partner. Long way off, we'll have to wait and see
