Egluntyne Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 The line up so far: Karim Zeroual - haven't a clue. David James Chris Ramsey Saffron Barker - no, me neither Catherine Tyldesley Mike Bushell Emma, Lady Weymouth - Strictly's first aristo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Don’t know any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Grandmashazzie said: Don’t know any of them. Same here... although I might need to see pics and go: “oh... him/her!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I only know Emma, Lady Weymouth and that's because I've seen her doing something with Koala Bears at Longleat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Am I the only person in the UK who is NOT the slightest bit interested in Strictly ??? All the hype around so-called celebrities - its the same (to me) every year ! To me, it's like many shows - first time out, vaguely interesting (even Big Brother was novel the first time around) , but year after year, it just gets repetitive. And I tend to avoid any programme with celebrity in the name (I Know, Strictly doesn't but...) Is it just me ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Leicester_H said: Am I the only person in the UK who is NOT the slightest bit interested in Strictly ??? All the hype around so-called celebrities - its the same (to me) every year ! To me, it's like many shows - first time out, vaguely interesting (even Big Brother was novel the first time around) , but year after year, it just gets repetitive. And I tend to avoid any programme with celebrity in the name (I Know, Strictly doesn't but...) Is it just me ??? It's the only programme of its kind that I watch. I don't mind admitting that I love it. However, I would rather gouge my own eyeballs out with a teaspoon than watch Love Island, X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, I'm a Celebrity,Get Me Out Of Here, or anything of that ilk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 It's something of a relief to finally reveal/admit that I have never watched an episode of Strictly, BGT, Love Island, TOWIE, Big Brother or Game of Thrones. The cult of ''celebrity'' sends me scatty - some people seem to be famous only for being famous and not actually DOING anything to merit the status (thinking lack of any kind of talent, here!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I have never watched Love Island, Big Brother, tried GOT but after 2 episodes couldn’t get into it, which is a shame as a lot is filmed here in N Ireland. It helped me understand why there were so many husky dogs as pets though ( they feature in show ) Britain’s got talent, the kids enjoy. X factor I liked in the beginning but haven’t watched for years. I think I like Strictly because I would love to be able to dance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I’m with you all! I do watch Strictly because there is a level of skill involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 At last! Someone I’ve actually heard of - James Cracknall. Not renowned for the lightness of his feet that I know of, so I wonder how he’ll fare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Oh, he's the rower, isn't he? He'll be pretty fit but probably more used to sitting down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 Anneka Rice, Dev Griffin, Jamie Laing, Alex Scott, Michelle Visage, Will Bayley are also in. The only name I recognise is Anneka Rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 On 8/6/2019 at 10:09 AM, Leicester_H said: Am I the only person in the UK who is NOT the slightest bit interested in Strictly ??? All the hype around so-called celebrities - its the same (to me) every year ! To me, it's like many shows - first time out, vaguely interesting (even Big Brother was novel the first time around) , but year after year, it just gets repetitive. And I tend to avoid any programme with celebrity in the name (I Know, Strictly doesn't but...) Is it just me ??? I've stopped watching live TV altogether because of all these talent show type programs. I find everything I need elsewhere or play on PS4 in the evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I still love Strictly and have given up worrying if I don’t know who they are st the start because we soon become familiar with them and find our favourites. My yearly TV highlight. I watch very little TV but Strictly is a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I still catch Strictly - it doubles my weekly watching time when it's on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Sounds like us DM. We watch the odd series of something and occasional live sport but our Telly can go for weeks without being turned on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Still don’t know any of em, but thoroughly enjoying this series! There are some real good dancers this year! Loving Kelvin btw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I am finding it hard to get into. I usually tune out of rehearsal bit, then if they look ok have no idea who the celebrity is, as I don’t know most of them and there has been a big change in professional dancers too. I miss Darcy from the judges and Len too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I do like Motsi, although it is a bit weird her judging her own sister Oti. She is quite strict though, so not only Craig is giving out the low numbers this time. The only celeb I did know was James Cracknall, but only from his documentary of their trip through the Sahara. And having seen that, I did figure he wouldn’t stick around for very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 7:08 AM, Egluntyne said: Anneka Rice, Dev Griffin, Jamie Laing, Alex Scott, Michelle Visage, Will Bayley are also in. The only name I recognise is Anneka Rice. I’m with you E! It’s the only one I can be bothered with but as the years go on, the fewer I recognise! Bring back Len! 🔟 Very posh on the forum nowadays I see! All changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 It a very accident prone series so far! First Jamie, then Will and now Neil. Kevin improvised his way through the routine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Maybe it’s me but is anyone else getting a bit fed up with the heart hand gestures? How old are we.... 10? ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, clootie said: Maybe it’s me but is anyone else getting a bit fed up with the heart hand gestures? How old are we.... 10? ❤️ Aw, I can forgive Karim anything, he's only 19 and such a sweet lad! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 9 hours ago, SeramaSilly said: Aw, I can forgive Karim anything, he's only 19 and such a sweet lad! 😀 19? That’s not far away from 10 😂 ❤️❤️❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, clootie said: 19? That’s not far away from 10 😂 ❤️❤️❤️ 😂 Just loving Motsi - I think she really adds to the show and wasn't her halloween make and hair fabulous! You can also tell that Shirley is feeling much more relaxed in her role - much as I loved Darcey, Shirley and Motsi gel much better with each other! 😀 Edited October 27, 2019 by SeramaSilly Thought of more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...