Pamela Stephenson ,I thought that was Kate who  used to front the X Factor.

Think i'll be backing Tina, Scott and Kara.

 

She's been on just about every other reality show going so no surprises there.  Can't stand the woman.  She's more annoying now rehashing that comical battleaxe shtick on reality shows than when she was a hardnosed minister forcing women prisoners to give birth while still in hand cuffs.  I don't know why anyone's got any time for the vile woman.

Her partner will have his hands full!  (In terms of the task I mean.)

The more I think about it the more I think it unfair that Michelle Williams is a contestant.
After all she has danced on stage professionally.

Paul Daniels born 1938,
Felicity Kendal born 1946,
Ann widdecombe born 1947,
Pamela Stephenson born 1949,
Peter Shilton born 1949.

All dressed up and nowhere to go............yet!

The outfits are interesting, especially Goldie's see through vest thing.  Ann Widdecombe looks lovely of course.

I'm sure one needs to be quite fit to do well in Strictly Come Dancing, and in that respect I think Matt Baker should be ok.




Seems like a pleasant chap too.

Pamela Stephenson two years younger than Ann Widdecombe! 

The gene pool hasn't been very kind to 'widdy' has it?  Ha ha, how befitting!

It's Felicity Kenall that gets me.... all that 'Goode' life, must have been worth it!

What is he doing in that pic on the left?

Natalie Lowe & Gavin Henson
Katya Virshilas & Scott Maslen
Aliona Vilani & Matt Baker
Flavia Cacace & Jimi Mistry
Erin Boag & Peter Shilton
Ola Jordan & Paul Daniels
Kristina Rihanoff & Goldie

Brendan Cole & Michelle WIlliams
James Jordan & Pamela Stephenson
Anton Du Beke & Ann Widdecombe
Jared Mullrilo & Tina O' Brien
Artem Chigvintsev & Patsy Kensit
Vincent Simone & Felicity Kendall
Robin Windsor & Kara Tointon

I've hidden the spoiler of which pro has got which celeb.

Thanks for that, Darlo.

Thank you darlo 
Although I must be very careful not to let any of them slip out by mistake.  

I'll be watching BBC1 at 6.25 today.
I wonder is they will have the same musicians and singers.

I will be watching too Brisket My daughter wants me to babysit my grandson tomorrow night. I told her Ok.... but not until after 7.30

Quite right Baz.      One has priorities. 

Yes.... and I am pressing my best sequined Chanel model as I speak

First to go?
Betting odds for the 1st elimination:
Paul Daniels  7/2
Ann Widdecombe  4/1
Peter Shilton  4/1
Felicity Kendal  5/1


Although no-one has danced a single step yet the bookies are showing odds for the likely winner of the series:-
Kara Tointon  9/2
Matt Baker  5/1
Michelle Williams  7/1

....and just to get you in the mood for ballroom dancing.....

I am guessing that Matt Baker may do well.
He should score on fitness - he was a good gymnast I believe.
He is more lithe and slender than Gavin Henson.
But even the fittest fall if they have little sense of rhythm or musicality.

Do we know who's partnering who yet? Bet Anton gets Anne widdecombe

darlo posted a "spoiler" higher up the thread (^^^^)
But don't worry it's one of those where you have to highlight the blank space to read it.
But it's there if you don't want to wait for tonight.  

JUST AN HOUR TO GO

*sashays in in best ball gown* All this and John Barrowman  See you all in 5 minutes

Yayyyy... here we go

Evening Dance Fans!    Phew... didn't have a picture there for a few minutes

Hey Kaffy  Fancy seeing you here

Hello all.

   Baz!!!    Good to see you - it's been AGES!!!

Hi Brisket You're looking very swish, if I may say so

Hi Brisket    I haven't read darlo's spoiler... I like the element of surprise.

I like Jimmi Mistry

Felicity Kendal ages well...

What's he been in Baz?

Porkies, Bruce, porkies!    Not a lot of public demand for Alesha.

Hi Kaffy 
Baz I thought I'd better make an effort for the first night.