No he shouldn't have to endure physical attacks, that is not right or funny

Viennese Waltz or Jive this week then

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• Don't miss It Takes Two tonight - featuring departing couple Lynda and Darren. BBC Two, 6.30pm!
• Tonight on ITT: Departing couple Lynda & Darren, Joe & Kristina, Craig Revel Horwood and - live via phone from LA, Len!

I was watching Len on the US show, they dread him coming on, he is so old fashioned and miserable all the time.
All you can hear is him saying, "I don't like this, I don't like that", he doesn't seem to like anything lately.

Alesha apparently going to write her autobiography once the show finishes.


I bet they like Bruno Hicky because he's fun and loud, Len never looks happy he did used to be a footballer though before he got injured and decided to take up dancing, he looked delighted when Bruce announced the highlights against Ukraine would be shown even though we lost. ITT with the fabulous Claudia soon.

You’ve probably heard of Dionne Bromfield, the 13-year-old god-daughter of Amy Winehouse, but have you heard her sing?

Bromfield performed on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Saturday with Winehouse as one of her backup singers. She sang, “Mama Said”, the debut single from her new album, Introducing Dionne Bromfield. The young singer has been signed to Winehouse’s record label, Lioness.

Bromfield was thrilled to be invited on the show. She said,  “Amy and I both love Strictly Come Dancing. I watch it every single Saturday, so it was brilliant to find out I’ll be on TV for the first time singing on one of my favourite shows.”

Looking at her and listening to her it is hard to believe she is only 13. She’s very good, and doesn’t oversing it. Nice, simple and clean. Adorable.

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Alesha Dixon hits back at the critics



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RT @JoWoodOfficial Viennese waltz so far so good. Hope i'm not speakin too soon! Feelin so much better this week! 

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Somehow this doesn't surprise me at all

I never did like Bruce, he just wants to be the centre of attention.
And you have to laugh and clap when he says.
He should be put out to graze.

Bee Gees to perform on Strictly

Robin (left) and Barry Gibb were awarded CBEs in 2004 The surviving members of the Bee Gees have been lined up to perform on a future episode of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has confirmed. It will be their first TV performance since Maurice Gibb died during emergency surgery in 2003. Best known for hits such as Night Fever and Staying Alive, brothers Robin and Barry will appear on 31 October. After Maurice's death, the brothers said they would no longer use the Bee Gees name. Further acts But in 2008, Robin told the BBC News website they would perform again "when the time is right". Last month, they confirmed that they were working together again. "The two of us are getting back together again as we speak," Robin - who was Maurice's twin - revealed on BBC Radio's Test Match Special. Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb were one of the biggest acts of the 1970s and won multiple Grammy awards during their career. The band's hits spanned five decades and included Massachusetts, Night Fever, Tragedy, How Deep is Your Love and You Win Again. A spokeswoman for Strictly Come Dancing confirmed the Gibb brothers would be performing on Halloween. She added that more acts had been lined up for future shows, but refused to disclose any names. Despite attracting the likes of Beyonce last year, the BBC show has so far failed to book guests to rival ITV's The X Factor, which will see Whitney Houston take to the stage this weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing stars waltz into town

3:20pm Thursday 15th October 2009


Kristina Rihanoff and Brian Fortuna put the dance class through their paces
Strictly Come Dancing waltzed into the borough this week when two of its stars held a dance class at the Wandsworth Palais nightclub.

Twinkle-toed dancers Kristina Rihanoff and Brian Fortuna showed their fun side at the class held last Sunday evening.

The duo, who are paired with boxer Joe Calzaghe and The Bill’s Ali Bastian respectively, impressed the crowd of willing woman and largely reluctant men.

Almost 60 people turned for the event which cost £40 per ticket, some travelling from as far as Manchester.

An onlooker said: “At one point stunning Kristina even did the splits to show off her amazing legs.”

Tongues have been wagging over Brian and his actress partner Ali, who have been snapped in the tabloids canoodling in between rehearsals.

Brian said: “We usually perform in front of thousands of people on television plus the studio audience, but I like the intimacy here.”

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I so can't wait to see Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan do the Jive. Wish it would hurry up for Saturday

I'm not that bothered about Chris, but I can't wait to see Ola.

When the time comes I wonder if they could just let Chris go and keep Ola in?

Roll on Saturday.

I'm not that bothered about Ola for some reason, she's very pretty though, talented pro very good dancer but personality wise doesn't do it for me for some strange reason but nice girl maybe shy, Kristina however has bags of charisma and is so bubbly, pretty and is a brill dancer always get excited when I see her.

Well, that's settled then, you have Kristina while I'll have Ola, and Chris and Joe can dance together while we go out for the night.

Chris is fab Hicky, I would trade him for Alesha though

Alesha Dixon's new track To Love Again, beautiful lyrics and sound love it and also Gary Barlow has helped write some song for her, this was filmed during the week of Rav's exit I think so she looked happy despite the criticism about the show and gorgeous as ever.

I like her anyway, a great dancer and singer.

Alesha is on Jonathan Ross show tonight.

3 weeks till SCD goes back to Blackpool

Ricky Whittle got slated about his previous training but it was only a couple of Salsa lessons with his girlfriend, it's an advantage in a way but it's more technical and anything can go wrong the others have to step up their game but him and Ali are fab.

Can't see any problem with Ali having prior dancing lessons, can't believe most of the females haven't anyway.
That's their fault if they haven't.
As long as they aren't professional dancers, can't see the problem.

It's like those competing in the DOI, if you can't skate all ready that's tough luck, that's why a lot of skating rinks have closed and dance halls as well, if they bothered to dance and skate while young they would learn a lot easier.

I learnt to ballroom dance while young and to ice skate.

Jill Halfpenny already was near pro standard when she took part but got even better and won the thing. Alesha had a bit of stick her year for that but in Misteeq their dance routines were choreographed so she didn't actually have proper lessons. I know Ricky Groves has stage school training, Tom Chambers had that and Matt Di Angelo they're actors so bounds to have it but it's mostly still a level playing field and up to the public to decide who they like best.

I'm sure there was a story last year about one of the dancers taking private lessons before training with their partner.  Many actors have had some kind of movement training whilst having their acting training.

Chris Fountain got slated by some for knowing how to skate, he plays Ice Hockey which is a different discipline to Ice Skating itself plus you have to learn how to dance which I don't think he knew so had to learn, Suzanne had more of an advantage with her pop background in terms of dancing but they were both brill.

Alesha tells Ross: "I knew nothing, I found out when everyone else did. I was as surprised as everyone else but I took all the flak for it."

The singer disputed suggestions that Arlene, aged 66, was a casualty of ageism - claims that have also been rejected by the BBC.

She said: "Personally I don't think it's about ageism, I think that's a load of rubbish."

The 31-year-old, who won the contest in 2007, said that while worried that the other judges would not warm to her, she has come out fighting after coming under intense media scrutiny.

"I thought I'm not going to let the media ruin my experience.

"It's made me stronger. My life has never been smooth; it's made me more determined, focused ... I'm a fighter, I believe you have to rise above negativity."

On show contestants having affairs, Dixon said: "It gets flirtatious, it doesn't surprise me."

Alesha's interview can be seen tonight on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross at 10.35pm on BBC1.

Craig Kelly Favourite To Be Voted Off Next In Strictly Come Dancing 2009
Friday 16 October 2009 at 12:07
Strictly Come Dancing enters its fifth week and the elimination market continues to spark lots of interest.

Craig And Flavia Look A Good Bet To Leave This Week

Coronation Street’s Craig Kelly can be backed at 7/4 with Ladbrokes to be the next celebrity eliminated in Strictly Come Dancing.

Craig and his partner Flavia Cacace have already been involved two dance-offs and look to be living on borrowed time in the competition and this could be the week that Craig leaves the show unless he gets the better of his nerves.

Are Brendan’s Fans Saving Jo Wood?

Next in the betting is model Jo Wood who is dancing with Strictly Come Dancing bad boy, Brendan Cole. Despite always finishing near the bottom of the judge’s leader board, the public have voted in large enough numbers so far to keep her out of the dance-off. It could well be that the same thing will happen this week but if you think Jo will go Bet365 are offering the best price for her to be eliminated at 11/4.

Calzaghe Benefits From Home Support

Former World Boxing Champion Joe Calzaghe has really struggled to convert his skills to the dance floor but, as with Jo Wood, he has yet to face the judges in a dance-off. Joe has a big fan base, especially in his native Wales, and he may be around for another few weeks.

Calzaghe is a best priced 5/1 with Blue Square to leave the competition this week.

An Outsider Worth A Punt?

Of the other competitors, perhaps Chris Hollins (16/1 to be eliminated with Boylesports) and Jade Johnson could have most to fear this week. Chris and Jade have both acquitted themselves well on the dance floor but neither would be likely to match the public vote of Jo Wood or Joe Calzaghe.

Jade Johnson in particular seems to be struggling to make an impression when surrounded by all the celebrity personalities and could be worth a speculative punt at 33/1 with Stan James or Skybet.

Why not place a bet on Craig or Jade or any of the others celebrities using a free bet from our free bets page

Strictly Come Dancing Next Out Odds Summary
Elimination Craig Kelly 2.2 Jo Wood 3.75 Joe Calzaghe 6 Chris Hollins 11 Natalie Cassidy 19 Ricky Groves 21

Go Alesha, she's not letting them get her down always full of positivity and smiling.


I've missed a couple of ITT so only know what a couple of the celebs are doing.

Friday nights are the best on ITT.  They show the dresses the celebs will be wearing (well, drawings) and the music choices.

I think it's Wednesday nights when the lovely Karen Hardy is on with Choreography Corner and discusses the choreography of the previous week's dances.  She is really good in discussing all the moves and how it is clever when the pros use them.

I know some are campaigning for Karen to be judge, she's a lovely woman and knows so much obviously aobut dancing but her ITT role is better as you don't have long to say what you really think on the proper show so with Claudia you have more time to, plus she is busy with her dance school.

I like Karen Hardy's choreography spot very much. She is fluent and knowledgeable.
I think Jo Wood is appallingly bad. (and why does she behave like a 4-year-old?)
Throughout the series for me Ali and Brian have outshone everyone else.

Arlene Phillips on Have I Got News For You later



I like Jo Wood, was actually glad she and Brendan got through *runs*.

No need to run darlo

I like the way you can hold on to your own opinions in spite of disputes going on around you. You can also disagree without being unpleasant or rude. (One of the nice things about the majority of posters on here.)
So don't run - your views are too valuable.

I agree!  Although, I still don't have a favourite.  I'm enjoying most of the couples dancing for different reasons.  There are still too many couples for me to keep track of!

I just like all the girls, Pro's or not.

And Dancing with the stars in on tonight as well, that's pretty good to watch.

We have only watched one series of that when it was on the BBC.  It was really good to make comparisons of the two shows.

It is good to watch, and it's handy when there's not much else on.