Strictly Come Dancing 2023

[ManicKangaroo]

The first 3 contestants for this year have been revealed; Actress Ananda Abbington, Newsreader and presenter Angela Rippon and actor Layton Williams.

[raliverpool]

Amanda Abbington = That's thingy off wotsit.

I recognise her as an actress, but could not have named her, she's been in loads of things, and I could not have named one of them without checking up on Wikipedia (with hindsight I watched her in Mr Selfridge & a series of Sherlock).

Angela Rippon = Legend.

She would have been a real contender .... back when Boney M were a major chart force. Fingers crossed she lasts longer than she did on Dancing On Ice.

Layton Williams = "Ringer"

Was great in Bad Education, but his background as a child actor in the lead role of Billy Elliot The Musical, and as Young Michael Jackson in Thriller – Live musical, means he can be grateful that 1. He is not a Female. 2. Dan Wootton seems to be have had his Private Eye allegations finally caught up with him (thanks to the Byline Times investigation) to heap abuse as he did with Caroline Flack & Alexander Burke when they were on SCD.

[ManicKangaroo]

Next up C4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy

[ManicKangaroo]

Comedian Eddie Kadi is contestant #5

[ManicKangaroo]

2 more today, presenter Angela Scanlon and Love Island's Zara McDermott

[ManicKangaroo]

The next 2 are Emmerdale & Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas and BBC Asian Network presenter Nikita Kanda

[Mic1812]

More Z listers.

If Angela Rippon is as fit as she looks she could very well walk this contest

[ManicKangaroo]

Announced today were Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach, Paralympian Jody Cundy and EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier

[raliverpool]

I think it is fair to say the cuts to the BBC's budget are really hitting home aren't they.

[ManicKangaroo]

Ex-EastEnders actor Nigel Harman and 80s Tennis player Annabel Croft join the line-up

[ManicKangaroo]

Actor and entertainer Les Dennis is the 15th and final celebrity contestant to be announced for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

[smokeyb]

to be honest it's not a bad list, quite a few older contestants this year, so could be interesting.

Every year we say "who", but after it starts it matters less.

I'm sure more famous people were asked, but said no, you can't force A listers to do it.

[Mic1812]

I like Nigel Harman. Thats a bit of eye candy for the ladies.

Always liked Les Dennis.

First out Bobby Brazier

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Was hoping there might be a few more my mum would recognise, but once it gets going she just enjoys the dancing.

[PurpleCareBear]

I usually watch all the performances on the youtube. This time, I only watched the performances for week 1. Not a fan of the few celebs I knew and none of the unknowns grabbed me.

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My mum called Krishnan going this week, and she hopes Angela goes next week.

[raliverpool]

Nov 14, 2023 15:08:54 GMT 1 PurpleCareBear said:

I usually watch all the performances on the youtube. This time, I only watched the performances for week 1. Not a fan of the few celebs I knew and none of the unknowns grabbed me.

In contrast I'm really enjoying this series due to the relative high quality of dancing by the celebs participating.

It is starting to look like it is Ellie Leach's to lose, as the public seems to dislike Layton Williams for the ringer & same sex partner reasons.

At the moment the early favourite Bobby Brazier is flatlining on improving; and Nigel Harmon is too inconsistent week in week out. But I both think they could make the final four (although I'd like to see Angela Scanlon achieving that, it seems increasingly unlikely).

Going slightly off topic at least I can give ITV's I'm a Celebrity .... a miss this year for two reasons. It sure says something when Nigel Farage is not the most disgusting campmate this year. That goes to the parasitic Jamie-Lynn Spears, obviously.

[Mic1812]

Must be the first year ive not bothered watching it