Strictly Come Dancing, Do you Love it or Hate it?

Two Collies wrote:Reminds me,
What is white and slithers up  a female dancers leg?
Cum Dancing

Nice one Fergie!

Oh dear I'll give that one point Now, Strictly Come Dancing "I expect they do" is worth 8 points. Well they do love themselves.

Didn't Peter Andre dance well last night ...

Although Jay and Aliona's Argentine Tango was good too ...

I'll be watching the results show later today - although Eddie will not be - he'll be waiting for the Fishing programme at 8pm BBC2 ...

Hope your Sunday is going well ...

All the best Jan

Peter Andre was great but I still think Jay will win. Mr Vine does make me smile though, he's done really well since finishing Toy Story :-)

Jan 1 wrote:I'll be watching the results show later today - although Eddie will not be - he'll be waiting for the Fishing programme at 8pm BBC2 ...

Are you sure Eddie was not watching strictly   he told me he was an avid fan 

... busy Saturday, getting the sequins ready for Blackpool tonight

All the best Jan

Jan1 wrote:... busy Saturday, getting the sequins ready for Blackpool tonight

All the best Jan

I have tried to turn her off that show

The other night I said to Jan I like that flogging a dead horse gif. She said is that what that is, I said what did you think it was some geezer committing a sexual offence with a stick on a sleeping horse. See what I have to put up with.

Yes folks it's Saturday again and guess what's on      

It's the Strictly quarter-final this weekend and the six remaining couples have the glitterball in their sights. It's going to be a battle of the babes as there's only one male left in the competition.

But first they have to tackle musicals week...

You can read more here
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/strictly-come-dancing/12034948/Strictly-Come-Dancing-2015-musicals-week-11-quarter-finals-live.html

''' Keep Dancing '''

All the best Jan

You just knew I would write something about this didn't you !!!

Fast forward to 3rd September 2016

New series.
As a curtain-raiser to the new series, which starts in a couple of weeks, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the launch event in which this year's celebrities are paired up with their professional partners.

The celebrity women shaking a leg or two are Birds of a Feather actress Lesley Joseph, singer-songwriter Anastacia, fashion model Daisy Lowe, TV presenter Laura Whitmore, former Eternal singer Louise Redknapp, BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty, Team GB gymnast Claudia Fragapane and EastEnder Tameka Empson.

The men donning their dancing shoes are double Olympic medal-winner Greg Rutherford, former shadow chancellor Ed Balls, singer Will Young, DJ Melvin Odoom, Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac, sports presenter Ore Oduba, and TV legal eagle Robert Rinder.

Together, the celebrities will give their first group performance, allowing an inkling of their various talents, and there is music by Rebecca Ferguson and Olly Murs.

BBC 1 6.50pm

http://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/fbw7cq/strictly-come-dancing--strictly-come-dancing-the-launch

All the best Jan

Jan1 wrote:You just knew I would write something about this didn't you !!!

Fast forward to 3rd September 2016

New series.
As a curtain-raiser to the new series, which starts in a couple of weeks, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the launch event in which this year's celebrities are paired up with their professional partners.

The celebrity women shaking a leg or two are Birds of a Feather actress Lesley Joseph, singer-songwriter Anastacia, fashion model Daisy Lowe, TV presenter Laura Whitmore, former Eternal singer Louise Redknapp, BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty, Team GB gymnast Claudia Fragapane and EastEnder Tameka Empson.

The men donning their dancing shoes are double Olympic medal-winner Greg Rutherford, former shadow chancellor Ed Balls, singer Will Young, DJ Melvin Odoom, Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac, sports presenter Ore Oduba, and TV legal eagle Robert Rinder.

Together, the celebrities will give their first group performance, allowing an inkling of their various talents, and there is music by Rebecca Ferguson and Olly Murs.

BBC 1 6.50pm

http://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/fbw7cq/strictly-come-dancing--strictly-come-dancing-the-launch

All the best Jan

Yes, Eddie sat with his headphones on watching something on his computer ... fishing possibly!

I enjoyed the show and it attracted more viewers than The X Factor ...

"The two shows went head-to-head for the first time this year as Strictly debuted its red carpet launch while it was week two of the room auditions on its ITV rival.

And it was Strictly who came out on top as the show received a million more viewers than The X Factor - despite the shows airing at different times in the evening.

The BBC dance hit pulled in 9.3 million viewers, up 600,00 on 2015's launch and 900,000 from 2014."

See here  http://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/707075/Strictly-Come-Dancing-thrashes-The-X-Factor-by-ONE-MILLION-in-ratings-battle

All the best Jan

Well, the sequins were out in full last night as Strictly ... danced off again in the new series.

Needless to say Eddie's earphones were firmly on whilst watching a fishing video LOL !

What with Strictly being back and all the headline news about the GBBO !!!  Now I quite like Mary Berry but haven't once watched the programme which seems to be making an awful lot of fuss. Each to our own what we choose to watch but for me it's BBC 1 at 6.30 pm for another viewing of Strictly

All the best Jan

Jan1 wrote:Well, the sequins were out in full last night as Strictly ... danced off again in the new series.

Needless to say Eddie's earphones were firmly on whilst watching a fishing video LOL !

What with Strictly being back and all the headline news about the GBBO !!!  Now I quite like Mary Berry but haven't once watched the programme which seems to be making an awful lot of fuss. Each to our own what we choose to watch but for me it's BBC 1 at 6.30 pm for another viewing of Strictly

All the best Jan

I swear she only watches strictly, because she knows it winds me up. See what I have to put up with.

Could be worse, you might have to watch Neighbours

The music behind the dance ... you need it to get those feet tapping !

The musician's behind the dancers on Strictly are marvelous, well I think so.

The band leader is Dave Arch, a pianist, both he, his singers and musicians do a wonderful job.

Dave Arch has " performed piano solos for the award winning film, The King's Speech, and continues to work extensively with its composer Alexandre Desplat as a soloist on many film projects. He has also recorded with/for a wide range of artists including: Joni Mitchell, Diana Ross, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Elton John, Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow, Jess Glynne, Kelly Clarkson, Ronan Keating, Westlife, Il Divo, Cliff Richard, Leona Lewis, Lily Allen, Eurythmics, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Natalie Cole, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ennio Morricone, Susan Boyle, JLS, Alexandra Burke, The Wanted, Republica, Philip Glass, Laura Pausini, Union J, Toni Braxton, Jon Bon Jovi, Greg Lake, Jose Carreras, Russell Watson, Spice Girls, and S Club 7"

More here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Arch

So while I enjoy watching the dancers ... as readers will know - I do enjoy the show ... but I also enjoy the music.

All the best Jan

Well - it's finals night tonight

Will it be Louise, Danny or Ore who lifts the glitter ball ...
I know many don't care, but I do

All I hear from Eddie is, 'thank goodness it will all be over. You're not planning on watching the Christmas Show are you?'

'No dear, of course I'm not'    

All the best Jan

Jan1 wrote:Well - it's finals night tonight

Will it be Louise, Danny or Ore who lifts the glitter ball ...
I know many don't care, but I do

All I hear from Eddie is, 'thank goodness it will all be over. You're not planning on watching the Christmas Show are you?'

'No dear, of course I'm not'    

All the best Jan

Well Ore did it !!!

An average of 11.8 million viewers tuned in to watch Ore Oduba and his professional partner Joanne Clifton lift Strictly's Glitterball trophy last night – cementing the show's current series as the most popular in its 12-year history.
In the two hour and 15 minutes bumper final, the audience peaked at 13.1 million as Oduba saw off competition from Danny Mac and Louise Redknapp to claim this year's title. With the X Factor ending last weekend, Strictly was up against screenings of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit on ITV and walked away with a 53.5% audience share.
The number of viewers is 800,000 up on the 11 million who watched the Strictly final in 2015 – although that edition was split into two separate broadcasts with a gap between the final and results show.
Last night's show also included a farewell to Len Goodman – the outgoing Head Judge who will depart the series this Christmas after 12 years on the panel.

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-12-18/118-million-viewers-tune-in-to-watch-ore-oduba-win-strictly-come-dancing-final

Yes, I was one of the 13.1 million viewers ...

All the best Jan

Strictly no comment 

Oh dear if there are two programmes Eddie is not too fond of, it's Strictly and Gogglebox

I haven't yet broken the news to him that when Strictly returns to our screens later this year this couple from Gogglebox could be taking part !!!


A new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ may be months away, but rumours have already started swirling, with the news former ‘Gogglebox’ stars Steph and Dom Parker are being eyed as contestants. 
The boozy pair are said to be being lined up for a stint on the BBC ballroom show, after quitting ‘Gogglebox’ last year. 


Steph and Dom are not the first celebs to be rumoured for this year’s series, however, with Joe Wicks - aka The Body Coach - previously revealing he was trying to clear his schedule so he could appear. 

Watch this space  

More here
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/strictly-come-dancing-2017-line-up-gogglebox-steph-and-dom-parker_uk_58cb99f7e4b0be71dcf36916

All the best Jan

Oh well ... all is right with the world !!!

The new Strictly Come Dancing Head Judge has been announced ...

It's Shirley Ballas

"Well, it’s official. Strictly Come Dancing 2017 has found its new Head Judge – 'Queen of Latin' Shirley Ballas. 
The British-born Ballroom and Latin champion will take Len Goodman’s seat on the Strictly panel alongside Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell.
And as Head Judge, the newcomer will also have the casting vote in the Dance Off when the show returns in autumn 2017.
But is she the right choice for the job? Or was there a more worthy candidate?"

Taken from here
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-05-09/strictly-come-dancing-2017-new-judge-revealed-is-shirley-ballas-the-right-choice-to-replace-len-goodman

I'm sure you can hear Eddie muttering that he's so pleased about this
Err, no he wasn't
He just knows the Autumn will be here before we know it and my seat on the sofa is booked  

All the best Jan

For some reason Eddie is not looking forward to Saturday Night's on the BBC this Autumn, can't think why

I keep telling him summer is not over yet, but of course the papers, the internet etc are already talking about it ...
It being the new series of Strictly Come Dancing ... do they ever stop talking about it?

All the best Jan

Jan1 wrote:For some reason Eddie is not looking forward to Saturday Night's on the BBC this Autumn, can't think why

I keep telling him summer is not over yet, but of course the papers, the internet etc are already talking about it ...
It being the new series of Strictly Come Dancing ... do they ever stop talking about it?

All the best Jan

I strictly won't be watching 

graham64 wrote:

Jan1 wrote:For some reason Eddie is not looking forward to Saturday Night's on the BBC this Autumn, can't think why

I keep telling him summer is not over yet, but of course the papers, the internet etc are already talking about it ...
It being the new series of Strictly Come Dancing ... do they ever stop talking about it?

All the best Jan

I strictly won't be watching 

Me neither Graham! Although I believe there's something worse doing the rounds as in a show called 'Love Island' which from the clips I've seen-I'd prefer to attend a seminar extolling the virtues of the lamentable insulin index.

Paul1976 wrote:

graham64 wrote:

Jan1 wrote:For some reason Eddie is not looking forward to Saturday Night's on the BBC this Autumn, can't think why

I keep telling him summer is not over yet, but of course the papers, the internet etc are already talking about it ...
It being the new series of Strictly Come Dancing ... do they ever stop talking about it?

All the best Jan

I strictly won't be watching 

Me neither Graham!  Although I believe there's something worse doing the rounds as in a show called 'Love Island' which from the clips I've seen-I'd prefer to attend a seminar extolling the virtues of the lamentable insulin index.

One night last week while surfing around the TV channels, I landed on a program that had to be seen to be believed. Four or five blokes standing completely naked behind screens with just their wedding tackle on display. Then a couple of women had to pick a partner based only on the geezers meat and two veg. I presume they also have a situation where women are behind the screen, flouting their box, and a couple of mutants pick their pussy of choice. This is called entertainment these days. How long before we have a program where people take a dump on screen and the largest yuletide log wins a prize?

What we need is a Running Man type of program, where politicians and other low life's, are fired down a slide and forced to take on a bunch of drug crazed psychopaths armed to the teeth. Anyone who survives gets their MP's job back. For that program I would pay serious money.

Seriously, the loonies have taken over the asylum make no mistake. One ray of hope on the Strictly Come Dancing horizon. It has been reported today Brucie is considered to be to ill and decrepit to make a come back. How that old cadaver with a pulse lasted so long on the box defies my understanding, but hey what do I know. That being said, maybe there is life after death. I suspect the majority of fans of strictly are women, what self respecting man would ever admit to liking the dross? Mind you, with all this gender fluid malarkey going mainstream (so we are told) how long before it will be illegal to call yourself a man?