What a lot of botox  ,HD has got a lot to answer for. Pamela Stephenson being the most tragic victim of the plastic surgeon,with the unsettling immobile shiny features and trout pout.I used to admire her and would have done much more so if she had resisted.

Heart sunk when they brought Paul Daniels on....hes notoriously grumpy and wtf was he doing showing off his magic tricks....nobody cares.

Anne Widdicombe,I want to see her doing some lifts.

I agree with you Pengy and Yogi.

Until I see otherwise I shall be anxious that this series is not going to be 'jazzed up' so that stagey gymnastics take over from ballroom.
On the opening programme it was all pizzazz and no sign of a waltz or tango or foxtrot.
I want ballroom please.

Singing from the same hymn sheet as you guys... I actually gave up on the last series of DWTS.    I find it worrying that they've dropped the dance off this year - so that's one element for sure that's going the 'merican route - and it seems to be less 'ballroom' champions and more 'stage' dancers they're bringing in.   Oh for the days of Ian, Matt, Karen and Lillia.      Like you though, Brisket, it will take a lot to stop me watching.    I hope we're needlessly worried though.

Robin Windsor has been quoted as saying he is "not a conventional style of ballroom dancer."
Oh dearie me!

Me too.... I like it just the way it is

I did a double-take when I read this - first time, I must have read it too quick because I read it as "I want to see Anne Widdecombe's tits"

Tara Tointon has been given a handicap by the show bosses because she has dancing experience.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv...rictly-training.html

Surprising then that Michelle Williams has not been treated in the same way because she has performed on stage in "Chicago" to great reviews.

Kara Tointon is apparently joint favourite at the moment with Matt Baker.







I think I'll be supporting Matt Baker. (For the moment at least.)

With his gymnastic experience we may even see  a back-flip in the Jive - or a splits!!

Michelle Williams has thin thighs doesn't she?

Thanks for the celeb interviews Brisket...  I wish it was starting this Friday

Week 1 the celebs will be dancing either the Cha Cha Cha or Waltz.


Confirmed to be doing Cha Cha Cha so far are:


Jimi & Flavia
Paul & Ola
Michelle & Brendan
Goldie & Kristina


No-one confirmed for Waltz yet

Goldie and Kristina in training.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/str...tina-exclusive.shtml

Plenty of laughter from Goldie (could be nerves I suppose), but seemed relaxed, and I'm pretty sure Kristina's experience will ensure they get down to business when necessary.
Although you can't tell much from these clips because it's just 5 minutes with a comera to post on the blog. Nice to see them beginning to train together.

Awww that's great Brisket But wish it would hurry up

Me too Baz 
But I'll use the next couple of weeks to check my wardrobe and go through all my outfits again.
I shall leave no sequin unturned.  I know what a stickler for standards and appearance you can be!

 Glad to hear Brisket....  can't have you letting the side down......although I think I will have to stick to the ballroom dances... far  prettier dresses , and more sedate than all that jigging about..... not to mention easier on the knees I will leave to samba and jive to you

Patsy Kensit is the absolute spitting image of my Mum! It's uncanny and a bit creepy to be honest.

Oooo lucky you Crunchy Nuts.... I think she is pretty

Scott & Natalie training.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00b3hth


Paul Daniels and Ola
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00b3dh9


Matt Baker & Aliona
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00b2qgm
He is really concentrating. Not afraid of a grand gesture. Splayed fingers at the moment - but I think he will be good.


Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow will be guest singers on the 2nd October.

We were excited when we  saw that a Grauniad columnist was taking part and delighted to see that she wrote an article about it. One worried that after she said that it was an experiment she went on to describe her outfits to every sequin and rhinestone, her hair, and false eyelashes. By the time she mentioned shaving her pudenda we'd had enough.

Thanks Brisket

So it starts 9pm, on the 1st October. I thought it used to always be on about 6 or 7 ish?

I bet it's to do with X Factor Evelyn! 6pm was always a bit early for me.

Thanks for making a "sticky" thread of this - it will be very helpful in weeks to come. 

Ooooooo it's got a sticky 

Yayyy,,, we got pinned

Gavin Henson and Katya Vershilas training video.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00b51wj


Scott Maslen & Natalie training video.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/str...e-exclusive-tr.shtml

Patsy Kensit and  Robin Windsor training video.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/str...ng-video---pat.shtml

I've actually not watched any of the videos and decided to wait till the time comes.

Don't blame you darlo.  
Actually they don't give much away. It's for publicity mainly I suppose.

Gavin is certainly versatile... at the moment I am watching battling the snow in 71 degrees north

I've added Tina and Goldie on Twitter.

Ann Widdecombe believes the Pope has affected her chances in SCD.
http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/news-ex...trictly-chances.html

Anton du Beke and Ann Widdecombe in training.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/str...exclusive-trai.shtml
Amusing that Anton said at one point, "She won't listen."
No surprises there!

Ann is now at 66/1 (was at 80/1 before) to win SCD, she could be this years JS possibly...

Has anyone decided on their favourite yet or waiting to see?.

Cha Cha Cha
Jimi and Flavia
Paul and Ola
Goldie and Kristina
Michelle and Brendan
Matt and Aliona


Waltz
Scott and Natalie
Ann and Anton
Gavin and Katya
Patsy and Robin
Pamela and James

Thanks for posting the list of dances darlo  
I heard Goldie being interviewed on the radio yesterday and he described Jimi Mistry as
"snake hips".  (A compliment - so it sounds as if Mr Mistry is a decent mover.
I know I should wait until I have seen them dance, but if pressed I would say that at the moment I am supporting Matt Baker.
That could all change with the first dance though.
According to this report Matt Baker is not frightened of a "bit of hands on".
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/s...easy-86908-22588382/