According to BBC Tickets Strictly Come Dancing series 3 live from October 15th.
Dates: October 15th, 22nd, 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th

For tickets check out:
BBC - Tickets - Strictly Come Dancing

is there any news on who is going to star on it?

Colin Jackson, Gloria Hunniford and Zoe Ball are the names that have been rumoured so far!

Nat
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedan...12/24518.shtml

Will Thorp (?) from Casualty (I don't watch they said he plays Woody?) has been said to be in it in 'The Sun' today.

And Fiona Phillips from GMTV!!

Nat
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And thank goodness that Kerplunky woman won't be presenting....

just posted a complete list of those celebs taking part check my profile for link cant post it her e

According to today's Star, four of the partnerships are

Zoe Ball & Ian Waite
Patsy Palmer (Bianca from Eastenders) & Anton du Beke
Siobhan Hayes (My Family) & Matthew Cutler
James Martin (chef) & Camilla Dallerup

The other celebrities are listed on the BBC site as
Jaye Jacobs (Holby City)
Darren Gough (Cricketer)
Fiona Phillips (GMTV)
Gloria Hunniford
Colin Jackson (athlete)
Will Thorp (Casualty)
Dennis Taylor (snooker)
Bill Turnbull (News reader)

The other dancers are rumoured to be

Darren Benent (rumoured to be with Gloria Hunniford)
Lilia Kopylova
Brendan Cole
Erin Boag (rumoured to be with Colin Jackson)
Andrew Cuerden
Hannah Haralaa
Karen Hardy
Nicole Cutler or Isabella Hannah

The BBC Press Release for the new series is available at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre.../dancing.shtml

Zoe Ball (TV presenter) & Ian Waite
Darren Gough (cricketer) & Lilia Kopylova
Siobhan Hayes (My Family) & Matthew Cutler
Gloria Hunniform (TV presenter) & Darren Bennett
Colin Jackson (athlete) & Erin Boag
Jaye Jacobs (Holby City) & Andrew Cuerden
James Martin (chef) & Camilla Dellerup
Patsy Palmer (Eastenders) & Anton du Beke
Fiona Philips (GMTV) & Brenden Cole
Dennis Taylor (snooker) & Izabela Hannah
Will Thorp (Casualty) & Hanna Haarala
Bill Turbull (BBC Breakfast) & Karen Hardy

The only disappointing piece of news here is the return of Bruce Forsyth ( & even Tess Daly to some extent).

He really shouldn't be fronting this show anymore,, just can't stand his stale & embarassing "jokes" that hardly get laughs these days.

Bruce Forsyth must retire now (however I don't mind his occasional guest appearance to showcase his dancing, he's good considering his age).

When he's ad-libbing, it's fine. It's the guy who rights his teleprompter script that should be shot.

Taxi for allthatjazz! Bruce is great, its Tess fawning over him and his quips ("Oh, Bruce!") when they cut backstage to the interviews with the dancers I can't stand

I hope Darren Gough does okay, he's probably terminated his international career to take part in this series (a bit reminiscent of Phil Tufnell retiring from first-class cricket to participate in I'm A Celeb) ......

Really looking forward to the return of this show.

The Sun had publicity photos of Zoe Ball & Ian Waite, Fiona Phillips & Brendan Cole and Patsy Palmer & Anton Du Beke yesterday. I must say Zoe and Ian make an elegant couple, both tall and slim.

I'm surprised Anton Du Beke hasn't been paired with Gloria Hunniford. I thought he was great with Esta Rantzen last series. He seems to work well with the older women imo. It will be interesting to see how Darren Bennett gets on with Gloria, I would have thought it will be a bit different to dancing with Jill Halfpenny.

Roll on the 15th October.

Does anyone know if they are having "It takes Two" with Claudia Winkleman again?

I didn't see much of the last series but will definitely be tuning in this year as James Martin my favourite chef is appearing!

To your 'Anton works well with older women', I just want to say 'WHAT?!?!?!?!' - he gets on with them and they have a laugh but Esther last time was shocking and by putting him with her they had no chance. Lets hope he goes far with PP!

And as for ITT, yes they are having Claudia back!

Why did they get rid of JLC??????????

Nat
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I agree with Nat. Do not wish Gloria on Anton. He (and us!) suffered enough last year with Esther!!

Think it's quite funny Darren has got Gloria! He deserves a challenge after Jill!!

The BBC made the biggest mistake ever in getting rid of JLC- fools!!

JLC Rules, Claudia is Great! Is Joe Mace back?

Agree that they are ensuring that they all get a decent partner and equal exposure. Seems fair

Joe Mace was on SDF not SCD!!!! Wish they had a show on Saturday after the main show - that was great!

Nat
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Saw Brendan dancing in front of the fountains in Battersea Park some time ago and the chemistry between him and his stunning blonde dance partner made him and Natasha look like brother and sister. It was a film he is in and was told by those milling around the beautiful couple it's called Everything To Dance For. Anyone know anything about it?
Claudia back on It Takes Two.

Lol! What I meant was that he seems to be more patient and attentive to them than I think some of the other male dancers would be, Brendan Cole springs to mind for a start! I don't think anyone would have had a chance being paired with Esther, but I think he did well with what he had to work with! I am looking forward to seeing how he does with Patsy and it will be interesting to see how Darren does with Gloria after the lovely Jill.

Good to hear ITT is back, but I am surprised they haven't replaced Claudia.


I liked the show they had straight after SDF on Saturday nights and I agree, they should do that for SCD too. I liked Joe Mace on the weekday SDF show. He would definitely be a better choice for ITT than Claudia imo.

Please let Anton go far...

Not long to go now people!!!

Glitter, repeat after me - 'Joe Mace would not be good as a Claudia replacement but JLC would be'

As for the after show, did u not see the first series, they had a show after the main show for SCD and chose to drop it. The BBC r fools and the sooner everyone comes to realise this the better!!!!

Nat
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do anybody know what time the Show gose out ? i am big fione philips fan