I heard that Andy practically forbade his mother to take part.

 

Strictly Pro's were back at rehearsals this week

 

James Jordan dropped - Ola is partnered with Pasha  this series and the lovely Artem has gone to Dancing With The Stars

hope your right Cologne 

Frankie from the Saturdays has confirmed she is taking part

Now we're talking .....something to look forward too

 At last.

Yay!!!!! I love it, Frankie and Helen are great girls

It won't quite be the same without James and Artem.

 

Joanne Clifton joins Strictly alongside her brother Kevin, who joined in 2013.

 

They are the first siblings to participate in the show... and we're sure the rivalry won't be evident at all!

 

 

Joanne is World Ballroom Showdance Champion and has competed in over 20 countries around the world. She has won numerous awards and accolades and is five-time British Champion, European Professional Champion and recently, champion of the World Dancesport Games in Taiwan.

Irish born Tristan MacManus joins Strictly after three years as a professional dancer on Dancing With The Stars in America, where he most notably partnered Gladys Knight and Pamela Anderson.

 

 

Tristan began dancing in his home of Bray, Co. Wicklow before competing around Europe, winning numerous juvenile, junior and amateur competitions. He has appeared in many successful stage shows including Dirty Dancing and Burn The Floor.

Also returning to Strictly is four-time Australian Dance Champion Natalie Lowe, who will be back in the ballroom once again after withdrawing from last year’s series due to injury.

 

There will be eight female and seven male professional dancers this year.

 

Sadly both Artem Chigvintsev and James Jordan will not be returning to the series, alongside Anya Garnis who will not partner a celebrity, but will remain part of the choreography team. 

 

Former Strictly Champion and 2013 series finalist, Artem, departs the series having decided to remain in the USA and feature in Dancing with the Stars.

 

James Jordan departs Strictly after eight series, but his wife Ola will return. 

Louise Rainbow, Executive Producer says: “We’re delighted that Joanne and Tristan will be joining our fantastic cast of professional dancers this year and look forward to them becoming part of the Strictly family.”

 

“A huge thank you goes out to both Artem and James for being hardworking, dedicated dancers on the show, and we wish them all the very best in their future endeavours.” 

So, to sum up the professional dancers for 2014 are:

Females
Aliona Vilani 
Iveta Lukosiute 
Janette Manrara
Joanne Clifton
Karen Hauer
Kristina Rihanoff
Natalie Lowe
Ola Jordan 

Males  
Aljaž Skorjanec 
Anton du Beke
Brendan Cole
Kevin Clifton
Pasha Kovalev 
Robin Windsor 
Tristan MacManus

 

 

 

'Strictly Come Dancing' has lost another professional dancer after Robin Windsor was forced to pull out of the new series because of a back injury.

Robin - who danced with 'Dragon's Den' star Deborah Meaden on 'Strictly' last year - says he is 'devastated' at the news.

 

"I'm devastated to have to pull out of Strictly this year due to a pre-existing back injury," he said. "It's been a really difficult decision, but I plan to focus 100% on my recovery and hope to be back in the ballroom as soon as possible, doing what I love best.

"In the meantime, I wish the rest of the cast and crew the best of luck with the new series which I'll be watching every week."

 

Robin will be replaced by Australian dance star Trent Whiddon, who has appeared on the US and Australian equivalent of 'Strictly' - 'Dancing With The Stars' - as well as on Broadway.

 

He said: "I am so excited to have been asked to join Strictly. It's such an honour to be a part of the show and I can't wait to step onto the famous Strictly dancefloor."

 

'Strictly' executive producer, Louise Rainbow said: "We are of course sad to lose Robin from this year's show. He is a valued member of the Strictly family and we wish him the very best with his recovery.

"But every cloud has a silver lining and I am delighted to welcome Trent to our team of professional dancers."

 

Robin won't be the only familiar face not appearing on this year's 'Strictly' following the departure of James Jordan and Artem Chigvintsev.

James recently hit out at bosses of the show after he was axed, saying they treat the professional dancers 'like dirt'.

He told The Sun: “The dancers get treated like dirt. The producers like to tell you no one is bigger than the BBC and you’re all replaceable — and I was.

“I think that they forget that without the professionals, they don’t have a show.

“I believe everyone should be treated the same and unfortunately the professional dancers are treated very, very, very differently to the celebrities.”

The 12th series of 'Strictly' kicks off on 2 September on BBC One when this year's celebrity contestants will be revealed.

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.u...trictly-come-dancing

James has tweeted that he thinks Ola will get a bad partner and will be out early as they want a new pro to win

they do seem to be doing Strictly on the cheap these days 

 

I think Helen Skelton would be a good addition to the line-up. She's a person who likes a challenge and I think she would be one of my favourites.

 

       
       


Ola did have Ashley last year so she's due a dud this time can you remember who James was partnered with?

Nope   but I will look it up 

Vanessa Feltz 

Not bitter , is he ,

Tristan looks like he's a good dancer

 I agree.

Let the good times roll Yogi

 Oh yes! Sign us up for Team Tristan - we can spot potential.

But if course we can ....we is conesseurs ....  

 Indubitably! 

Great great great great great!!!!!!!!!

My least favourites are gone and my favourites are in I'm very happy to see Aliona, Natalie and Iveta all in this season

I'm gutted about Robin, he's lovely.

Shame about Anya because I liked her, for me she could replace Jeanette

With Brucie out and Claudia in, I'm happy.

It's going to be a fantastic year!

       
       


I was thinking the same

 We are good at talent spotting.

       
       


I thought it was her but mother said I was wrong

Me too.  Can he dance btw? 

Do we care ?  

Not really. 

Hi Xochi

Hiya Baz. Already looking forward to SCD. Especially after BB this summer!  

Ditto It's more  a refined grrrring

       
       


Hands off sends curse to xochi

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