*does a little jig* *does a little jig*
Reference: Baz
Way to go Matt And they are managing to do it without Yogi and My votes too
Just as well Baz, I had to hide the last phone bill.
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Yogi
My bill is on line.... so I was safe
This string of wins on the tour with almost maximum scores, makes me think that the final
result of the TV series was probably very close indeed.
Meanwhile on Twitter....
Jared is struggling with the Liverpool accent.
and the playfulness between Ricky and Robin continues....
result of the TV series was probably very close indeed.
Meanwhile on Twitter....
Jared is struggling with the Liverpool accent.
and the playfulness between Ricky and Robin continues....
Kara & Artem returned to the tour tonight. They came second.
Matt & Aliona won again. (59 points out of 60 from the judges.)
Matt & Aliona won again. (59 points out of 60 from the judges.)
Vernon Kay has reportedly rejected an exclusivity deal with ITV in the hope of replacing Bruce Forsyth as the host of Strictly Come Dancing.
Forsyth is rumoured to be stepping down as the presenter of the BBC dance competition this year, and Kay has previously been tipped to replace the 82-year-old whenever it happens.
Kay - who agreed a ÂĢ900,000 one-year deal with ITV in 2010 - has now apparently refused to sign a similar contract tying him to the broadcaster in order to be in a position to secure the top role on Strictly.
"Vernon is desperate to get the Strictly job, and the BBC are very keen on him taking it," an insider told The Sun.
"Bruce is his idol but everyone knows he may be off soon. Producers keep expecting the call from him any day to say he's had enough.
"So Vern turned down another exclusive deal from ITV as that would have taken him out of the game if Brucie retires. He'll still do Family Fortunes but they'll just pay him a fee for every show he does."
If Kay was selected as the new host of Strictly, he would join up with his wife Tess Daly, who has co-presented the show since it began in 2004.
Forsyth is rumoured to be stepping down as the presenter of the BBC dance competition this year, and Kay has previously been tipped to replace the 82-year-old whenever it happens.
Kay - who agreed a ÂĢ900,000 one-year deal with ITV in 2010 - has now apparently refused to sign a similar contract tying him to the broadcaster in order to be in a position to secure the top role on Strictly.
"Vernon is desperate to get the Strictly job, and the BBC are very keen on him taking it," an insider told The Sun.
"Bruce is his idol but everyone knows he may be off soon. Producers keep expecting the call from him any day to say he's had enough.
"So Vern turned down another exclusive deal from ITV as that would have taken him out of the game if Brucie retires. He'll still do Family Fortunes but they'll just pay him a fee for every show he does."
If Kay was selected as the new host of Strictly, he would join up with his wife Tess Daly, who has co-presented the show since it began in 2004.
Thanks erin
I'm not sure I would like to see Vernon Kay do it.
I've never found him particularly entertaining.
Meanwhile I am thrilled Matt Baker is doing so well on the tour.
Maybe the absence of Alesha Dixon as a judge is helping him a little.
I'm not sure I would like to see Vernon Kay do it.
I've never found him particularly entertaining.
Meanwhile I am thrilled Matt Baker is doing so well on the tour.
Maybe the absence of Alesha Dixon as a judge is helping him a little.
^haha!
I wouldn't like to see vernon host with tess, I do the Bruce is ready to retire tho 
Shame Robbia Corbett couldn't fill in!
Shame Robbia Corbett couldn't fill in!
A poll on another forum made Matt Baker the most popular choice.
I think he would do it well, but he has 2 other regular programmes now, so it might be too much to take on. (Although it is only an autocue job for a few weekends in the autumn.
I agree, though, Sweet S about Vernon & Tess not being a good idea.
No dancing tonight. Tour continues tomorrow in Dublin.
I think he would do it well, but he has 2 other regular programmes now, so it might be too much to take on. (Although it is only an autocue job for a few weekends in the autumn.
I agree, though, Sweet S about Vernon & Tess not being a good idea.
No dancing tonight. Tour continues tomorrow in Dublin.
Today's sun newspaper has a suggestive but inconclusive story about Matt & Aliona;
It tries to make something of the fact that they stayed up really late together in the hotel bar TALKING 
Probs wide awake from the schedule, the dancing & the buzz from the live show.. They stayed in a public area and talked for hours!
Whatever next 
Probs wide awake from the schedule, the dancing & the buzz from the live show.. They stayed in a public area and talked for hours!
Whatever next
How shocking.
It makes one so pleased that we have people like The Sun to protect us and keep us informed of all 'dodgy' and unwholesome things in the world.
I note they refer to Matt being "a father of 2" and they use innuendo in italics.
How very very sleazy of The Sun. Of course it also further dimishes their status as a newspaper.
Creating a "story" where none exists.
** wouldn't mind talking for hours with Matt meself**
It makes one so pleased that we have people like The Sun to protect us and keep us informed of all 'dodgy' and unwholesome things in the world.
I note they refer to Matt being "a father of 2" and they use innuendo in italics.
How very very sleazy of The Sun. Of course it also further dimishes their status as a newspaper.
Creating a "story" where none exists.
** wouldn't mind talking for hours with Matt meself**
I know I wouldn't mind having a conversation with him 
Pamela & James won last night.
Matt & Aliona were runners-up.
Matt & Aliona were runners-up.
Reference:
Pamela & James won last night.
Noooooooooooo!Only kidding, I suppose it gets boring if the same couple win every night.
Today's shows in Dublin.
This afternoon:
Matt & Aliona won (Kara & Artem 2nd)
This evening:
Pamela & James won (Matt & Aliona 2nd)
This afternoon:
Matt & Aliona won (Kara & Artem 2nd)
This evening:
Pamela & James won (Matt & Aliona 2nd)
Matt & Aliona won again tonight.
Matt is being described as "Sambabum" in some places.
Matt is being described as "Sambabum" in some places.
I think that is 16 and a half wins.
Day off tomorrow then Belfast Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday before Birmingham on Saturday.
Day off tomorrow then Belfast Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday before Birmingham on Saturday.
I'm so pleased for Matt and Aliona.
Matt is known as Lovelybum in my house.
Reference:
Matt is being described as "Sambabum" in some places.
Matt is known as Lovelybum in my house.
Glad Matt & Aliona are winning lots, they deserve it
Tonight's Strictly tour result in Belfast.
Matt & Aliona won again.
Matt & Aliona won again.
I absolutely agree with you Baz. 
Every word.
If Matt wins another couple of shows I think he cannot be overtaken and he will be certain to win the tour.
Interestingly, on tour Bruno, Len and Craig are all marking Matt & Aliona highly.
Reports suggest that he is revelling in the entertainment aspect and puts on a really good show.
Every word.If Matt wins another couple of shows I think he cannot be overtaken and he will be certain to win the tour.
Interestingly, on tour Bruno, Len and Craig are all marking Matt & Aliona highly.
Reports suggest that he is revelling in the entertainment aspect and puts on a really good show.
Not sure Baz, but I think Pamela & James may have won just once. Highly placed but not winning.
I gather Ricky Whittle is getting higher marks as the tour progresses.
I gather Ricky Whittle is getting higher marks as the tour progresses.
Matt & Aliona won tonight (Kara & Artem runners-up)
18 wins for Matt & Aliona means that they cannot now be beaten on the tour.
18 wins for Matt & Aliona means that they cannot now be beaten on the tour.
I like, Brisket.
Another win for Matt & Aliona tonight (that makes 19). Kara & Artem were 2nd.
From Matt's Twitter....
Apparently he spilled his coffee today in a rather dramatic fashion.
An item from a York newspaper....
Apparently he spilled his coffee today in a rather dramatic fashion.
An item from a York newspaper....
"Matt Baker in line-up for Summer Gala Evening Of Dance And Song at Grand Opera House
10:03am Friday 4th February 2011
STRICTLY Come Dancing 2010 runner-up Matt Baker will join Wayne Sleep, Sir Derek Jacobi, Jim Carter, Imelda Staunton and Samantha Bond in the provisional stellar line-up for the Summer Gala Evening Of Dance And Song at the Grand Opera House, York, on Sunday, July 24.
Produced as ever by Yorkshire-born former Royal Ballet principal ballerina Marguerite Porter, the gala performance by Stars of the Royal Ballet and Stars of Stage and Screen will be in aid of the Yorkshire Ballet Summer School Charitable Trust.
Tickets for the 7.30pm show have gone on sale this week at ÂĢ42.50, ÂĢ30 and ÂĢ15 on 0844 847 2322 or grandoperahouseyork.org.uk"
Anyway, great news about Gala night BrisketReference: Baz
I liked too Yogi...
We have good taste, Baz.
It would appear that wife and children are accompanying Matt for much of the tour.
This is from his Twitter.....
This is from his Twitter.....
There were 2 shows today - one this afternoon and one tonight.
Matt & Aliona won both of them (Kara & Artem were 2nd.)
Matt & Aliona won both of them (Kara & Artem were 2nd.)
2 shows at Birmingham today (afternoon and evenng.)
Then Manchester Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Finally Glasgow on Tursday, Friday, Saturday (2 shows) and Sunday (2 shows.)
I wonder if the Scottish audiences will show more support for Pamela because of her Scottish connection.
However Matt cannot now be overtaken as the dancer with most wins on the tour.
Then Manchester Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Finally Glasgow on Tursday, Friday, Saturday (2 shows) and Sunday (2 shows.)
I wonder if the Scottish audiences will show more support for Pamela because of her Scottish connection.
However Matt cannot now be overtaken as the dancer with most wins on the tour.
Sunday 6th 2 shows today (afternoon and evening)
Matt & Aliona won both (Kara & Artem runners-up)
Matt & Aliona won both (Kara & Artem runners-up)
Reference:
I wonder if the Scottish audiences will show more support for Pamela because of her Scottish connection.
They better not, or I'll be nipping up to the SECC and having a word!
Yay Matt & Aliona 
I love them!
I love them!
No show today.
Preparing for Manchester tomorrow Matt has posted this Tweet.....
Preparing for Manchester tomorrow Matt has posted this Tweet.....