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Old 04-12-2008, 14:41
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Kelly is an excellent dancer so I don't see her as the short straw. If it's the top 3 from the current series, it may or may not be Brendan. If it isn't, maybe Anton, will have the pleasure. He did partner the winner of CIN and he could do an American Smooth with Kelly.
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Old 04-12-2008, 14:44
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Brian's not tall enough, is he?
That's why I asked...I'm not sure that he is.

From what I've read Kelly has been taking dancing lessons at least some of the time since she left SCD, plus she danced on the Dirty Dancing show and she's just released a SCD fitness video with Flavia, so I'd say it is probably more a case of learning a routine rather than starting to learn a dance from scratch. I think she's got as good a chance as anyone.
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Old 04-12-2008, 14:49
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has anyone actually got tickets to watch this live?
I know there was a few people from here that went to the xmas special last year.
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Old 04-12-2008, 14:50
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I think it's being recorded on the 22nd December rather than the 15th
IF (and I think it's a big if) Brendan is still in the comp with Lisa you'd assume he'd dance with her in the Crimbo special. The 22nd would def rule Brian out to dance with KB because Brian's in Sacramento, California with the DWS tour on the 22nd. So yeah as mentioned earlier maybe it would be Anton with KB if Brendan's all booked up with LS. Anton has the time I'd assume?
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Old 04-12-2008, 14:51
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If it's true that I've read that it's being filmed on the Mon 15th, that really is so unfair for whatever two will be in the final. Why on earth couldn't they film it after on the Mon 22nd, when everybody is relaxed?

Edit: Sorry, just seen Force Ten's post! I really hope it's the 22nd.
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Old 04-12-2008, 14:57
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I only posted it was the 15th because someone said that on another thread. Last year it was filmed on the monday after the quarter finals as Letitia was eliminated on the Saturday and was interviewed by Claudia by film on ITT on the monday as they were filming the xmas special.

Always felt it added fuel to the fire for the semi's myself as Gethin nearly won and Alesha and Matt were not in the final two, but thats over and done with, and we have far too many consiparcy theories this year to deal with.
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Old 04-12-2008, 15:01
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It could be on the 22nd this year. The reason it has been done before the final for the last two years is because the final was too close to Christmas to fit a special in afterwards. In 2005 though it was filmed the Monday after the final, and in 2004 it was a live show with a phone vote, I think a few days before Christmas but definitely after the series two final.
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Old 04-12-2008, 15:03
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Always felt it added fuel to the fire for the semi's myself as Gethin nearly won and Alesha and Matt were not in the final two, but thats over and done with, and we have far too many consiparcy theories this year to deal with.
Not to add more fuel (just for myself I didn't really like Gethin at all, and not fussed about Matt either), but I thought after seeing Xmas that Flavia and Matt C had both thought they wouldn't bother putting much effort into it at the expense of their semi final routines, and Camilla had taken it more seriously and possibly that was the reason why Gethin was below par the week of the semi. It was very noticeable how much more seriously Camilla took it than all the other pros that took part.
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Old 04-12-2008, 15:22
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It could be on the 22nd this year. The reason it has been done before the final for the last two years is because the final was too close to Christmas to fit a special in afterwards. In 2005 though it was filmed the Monday after the final, and in 2004 it was a live show with a phone vote, I think a few days before Christmas but definitely after the series two final.
That's a really good point - it makes so much sense!

Who from the eliminated male pros are tall enough to dance with Kelly? I'm thinking it would have to be Ian?
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Old 04-12-2008, 15:26
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Hope Jill is doing a Christmas Samba -ive always thought that was a forgotten dance of hers comparet to the jive -and every bit as good imo.
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Old 04-12-2008, 15:30
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Yes, I'm hoping it will be a Samba, pity they can't do Paso really but that wouldn't be very christmassy!

I hope they're not doing a Jive... then everyone will start off one the 'one trick pony' nonsense again
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Old 04-12-2008, 15:34
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Yes, I'm hoping it will be a Samba, pity they can't do Paso really but that wouldn't be very christmassy!

I hope they're not doing a Jive... then everyone will start off one the 'one trick pony' nonsense again
I know!
I dont actually think they will do a Jive though - I think Jill should have waited for the Xmas special to 'reappear' -would have made more of an impact! When will the special be shown -Xmas day?
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Old 04-12-2008, 15:59
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has anyone actually got tickets to watch this live?
I know there was a few people from here that went to the xmas special last year.
Already tried, but there are no tickets available this year. They are reserving them all for those people who had tickets for one of the main shows but ended up not getting in. Plus the usual millions of production guests of course.
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Old 04-12-2008, 16:07
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Already tried, but there are no tickets available this year. They are reserving them all for those people who had tickets for one of the main shows but ended up not getting in. Plus the usual millions of production guests of course.
That sucks, the people who didn't get in obviously didn't care enough to get there early!

I wonder if Alisonrose will be able to tell us the result?

When will the special be shown -Xmas day?
Last I heard it was scheduled for Xmas day, 7pm-8pm
Strictly Come Dancing returns for a special festive edition featuring favourite contestants from Christmas past and present. Jill Halfpenny, Kelly Brook and Alesha Dixon are back to battle this year's three finalists for the title of Strictly Christmas Champions.



Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly return to present the special and, as ever, judges Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Bruno Tonioli and head judge Len Goodman are on hand to give their verdicts on the competing couples.



All the music featured in the programme is festive and "The Voice", Russell Watson, makes a special guest appearance.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pro...tlycomedancing
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Old 04-12-2008, 16:38
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Not to add more fuel (just for myself I didn't really like Gethin at all, and not fussed about Matt either), but I thought after seeing Xmas that Flavia and Matt C had both thought they wouldn't bother putting much effort into it at the expense of their semi final routines, and Camilla had taken it more seriously and possibly that was the reason why Gethin was below par the week of the semi. It was very noticeable how much more seriously Camilla took it than all the other pros that took part.
She wants a glitterball Lillia is getting greedy now with three.
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Old 04-12-2008, 16:49
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She wants a glitterball Lillia is getting greedy now with three.
If Jill wins the Christmas special, the Bennetts will have six all together!
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Old 04-12-2008, 19:09
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Hmmm its kelly getting the attention wonder if she wants brendan back they got on really well If i remember1
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Old 04-12-2008, 19:12
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I suspect Lisa won't actually be in the Xmas special...they say top three, but it's never really the case. It ends up being three couples from the top four or five.

For instance, the first Xmas special was supposed to be the top three from each but Chris Parker and Julian Clary didn't do it. They had Martin Offiah who finished fourth (with Erin who also danced with Julian Clary in the second series) and Aled Jones, who also finished fourth.
That was only the case because Chris Parker was ill and Julian Clary was in panto.
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Old 04-12-2008, 20:00
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Matt Cutler? He'll be dancing with Alesha won't he?
Matthew Cutler? He'll be dancing with Alesha.
Nooo I meant Matt d'Angelo!

Matt Cutler gets a
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Old 04-12-2008, 20:13
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Matt di Angelo is not taking part, only Alesha Kelly and Jill from previous series.
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Old 04-12-2008, 20:14
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Nooo I meant Matt d'Angelo!Matt Cutler gets a
Matt DiA can't do the Christmas Special - his in Loot from 11 December - I got the impression he was asked though.
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Old 04-12-2008, 21:27
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Waaaaaaa Jill and Darren....yes yes yes yes yes!!!
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Old 05-12-2008, 22:27
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For me personally I can't get excited about the Christmas special with no Gethin or Ramps apart from possibly Jill there is no one in it I would particularly want to see dance again! I am including this years last four in that too! My opinion only
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Old 05-12-2008, 22:37
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Sorry but the combo of James and Kelly would mean turning over in this household. I cannot stand either of them. Loathesome
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Old 05-12-2008, 22:40
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Sorry but the combo of James and Kelly would mean turning over in this household. I cannot stand either of them. Loathesome
You and me both wiz net!
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