Is Austin doing the xmas special? I really hope so!!!

No, as only the top 3 doing it from this series along with Alesha, Kelly and Jill.

Have cottoned on that Tom will be the only fella in the line up this year.

It would normally be recorded this week - Mon or Tues.

JJ

I think I've read elsewhere about this that because the final's a bit earlier than last year that they're doing it afterwards, on the 22nd? But not sure if that's rumour or fact.

aparantly its either 13th or 22nd..
cant quite remember which one..

Becuase thats the only day alesha will be able to do it as shes doing volunteer work somewere..

Nooooo, how boring!!! I wanted Austin to be in it. Bit silly tom is only boy.

It is a bit, isn't it? Really surprised they didn't ask Matt or Gethin back...especially the former given that Flavia's been twiddling her thumbs since Week 1.

I can understand them inviting Alesha and Jill back but Kelly Brook? What the heck is that about? As far as I can see she won't even be dancing with Brendan.

Don't they know what a major turn off it will be for thousands of viewers?

They are loads of people who deserve a place more than her.

You'd have to ask the BBC why they've invited Kelly to perform in the Xmas show, because only they know for sure.

It occurs to me that it might be because she had to withdraw last year because her dad died, very young, from cancer. Because of my own family history, I can sympathise with that (and will probably either stay out of any discussions about the rights and wrongs of inviting her back because of that, or dive in with an emotion-fuelled, tear-drenched rant at an inopportune moment ).

It also occurs to me that other 'obvious candidates' might be too busy with new projects; reluctant to dance with their 'celebrity partner (for whatever reason); asking too much money - or other mundane, non-emotional and non-conspiracy reasons. [shrugs]

Gosh @ the new reasonable me! I think I need to get wellied, and then post again!!

Thing is they may have done but he wouldn't be able to do it as he's working atm.

Gosh yeah Tom as the only boy....I swear I read they asked (the fab) Colin Jackson?

Its sad for Austin as they had the last four last year

I don't have a problem with Kelly being asked back, she's a lovely dancer and left under sad circumstances.

What is wrong with you woman/man?!!

Joking.....I is wellied..apologies.

No apology needed - I am newly reasonable and magnanimous And female. Not newly female . I always have been female. And...

Is there anything left in that bottle by any chance...?

Er....no....sorry

Lets head to the 24 hour tesco and get some more!

A kind offer!

But, I'll just take it as a sign that I am not mean to get wellied tonight [looks piously to heaven].

I am supposed to be giving my liver a rest, because it's going to have a hard time of it on Friday (work Xmas do ).

I understand. Have had to give mine a miss this year (well, student do) hence tonight I'm going on my own!!!Raaaah! What was this thread about?

SCD Xmas special!!

I'm looking forward to it - no matter who's in it.

I love the frocks, the spectacle, the 'goodwill to all men' approach, the dances, the decorations, the lot...
(and I'm usually wellied ).

But seriously, I don't mind if Kelly Brook is in it; yes,there are a number of dancers I'd would like to see in it, but who won't be there. But I'll watch it; hopefully I'll enjoy it. And I'll judge it after I've watched it, not before.

(And then I'll judge it again when I'm sober )

P.S. sorry to hear you're missing your own Xmas do. Would it help to know that your liver will bless you?

[Runs away and hides]

It does actually thank you, all those adverts about having more than 2 units a day have freaked me right out

I understand that Matt was asked - back in the summer - and turned them down as he's busy. He starts in Loot tomorrow night.

So who's dancing with Kelly? It'd be a shame if she's not dancing with Brendan, they look great together. It'd be nice if Brendan can do two dances.

I imagine that they asked other people before Kelly, and because she left her series early...

Being filmed on 22nd. They couldn't film the previous Christmas Specials before Christmas as the last two finals were on 22nd and 23rd. This year they have a chance to fit it in between the final and Christmas.

From what I hear, nobody else was asked. Kelly was always in line due to her drop out last year and the Alesha and Jill were booked ages ago. Jill is of course on the tour and Alesha is currently promoting her next single and training to climb Mt Kilamanjairo next year. So it's not a case of (are you free next Monday)

Don't quote me but Kelly might be dancing with Ian.

Finally as most of the forum knows, Flavs is dancing on the tour with Gethin so is hardly twiddling her thumbs (or anything else!)

Hope this helps

I know you said not to quote but AWESOME. Not because he'd be dancing with Kelly Brook, I don't really like her, but because he'd be on the christmas special.

According to the Sun - shes dancing with Brian F.

JJ

They could recruit Gethin to dance with Flavia which would make one more boy/man in the Christmas Special. But I'm not holding my breath.

I think Austin should have been given a wild card into the crimbo special