Occasional Hope August 12, 2016 Share August 12, 2016 So they're already announcing several names - does that mean no Olympians this year? So far: Ed Balls, washed up politician Will Young, the original Pop Idol Laura Whitmore and Ore Oduba, TV presenters (both Who?) Melvin Oddom, radio presenter (also a Who?) Not terribly inspired so far. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/
legaleagle53 August 12, 2016 Share August 12, 2016 The Olympics aren't even half over yet. If you are getting an Olympian, it won't be revealed until much closer to the launch show. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2479959
Occasional Hope August 12, 2016 Author Share August 12, 2016 But they must have already decided who will be on it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2480059
Dots And Stripes August 12, 2016 Share August 12, 2016 Ed Balls appears to at least have a sense of humor. It looks like once again the cast will be very heavy on "presenters." For me, not knowing most of the stars is one of the joys of Strictly (I live in the U.S.). I don't have to worry about their baggage, I can just love or loath celebs based on what they bring to the show. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2480942
oakgal August 20, 2016 Share August 20, 2016 So far, I'm liking the casting. I don't know some of them but they seem like a good group. I was wondering about an Olympian too. Would they get a gymnast again? What about the show jumper? Someone who has made a mark on the Olympics. I took a pass on last season but I'm excited about this one. Will miss Tristan and Iveta. Iveta would have been great with Will Young. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2500091
legaleagle53 August 20, 2016 Share August 20, 2016 And you have your 2016 Olympian -- gymnast Claudia Fragapane. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2501377
Occasional Hope August 22, 2016 Author Share August 22, 2016 Well, she didn't do much at the Olympics. But we have Greg Rutherford as well. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2505604
Dots And Stripes August 24, 2016 Share August 24, 2016 I have heard of 2 celebrities: Anastacia and Will Young. I watched a lot of Olympics coverage but that gymnast is not one of the 3 British female gymnasts NBC really covered. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2510475
Occasional Hope September 3, 2016 Author Share September 3, 2016 She didn't do particularly well in Rio. The British public will remember her though from the Commonwealth Games of 2014, where she was one of the stars. Are any of this year's lot "ringers" with stage school/musical theatre backgrounds? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2537391
Dots And Stripes September 3, 2016 Share September 3, 2016 I realize now I also know Daisy Lowe (for being the child of Gavin Rossdale) and Ed Balls (for that tweet). Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2537785
Occasional Hope September 5, 2016 Author Share September 5, 2016 It looks like Danny Mac might be classified as a ringer - he was in the chorus in the West End production of Wicked for four years. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2542076
Occasional Hope September 11, 2016 Author Share September 11, 2016 Greg Rutherford said his first dance was "very fast and very intricate". The Latin choice for week 1 is usually a cha cha cha, isn't it? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2557502
legaleagle53 September 11, 2016 Share September 11, 2016 3 hours ago, Occasional Hope said: Greg Rutherford said his first dance was "very fast and very intricate". The Latin choice for week 1 is usually a cha cha cha, isn't it? Not necessarily. It sounds as though Strictly is taking a page from DWTS this year and mixing things up from the get-go. I'm betting that he has Salsa rather than Cha-Cha-Cha. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2557801
Dots And Stripes September 15, 2016 Share September 15, 2016 On 9/11/2016 at 1:02 PM, legaleagle53 said: Not necessarily. It sounds as though Strictly is taking a page from DWTS this year and mixing things up from the get-go. I'm betting that he has Salsa rather than Cha-Cha-Cha. They've been doing that for a few years. I remember a few jives and I think tango and a few other styles being mixed in week 1 on Strictly. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2567793
Occasional Hope September 15, 2016 Author Share September 15, 2016 Shameful admission time: I still can't really tell the fast Latins apart anyway, so it doesn't make a lot of difference to me. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2570711
Dots And Stripes October 9, 2016 Share October 9, 2016 Can anyone fill me in on the relative fame level of cast members? Is anyone super famous over in the UK? Anyone relatively unknown? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2636092
Anothermi October 9, 2016 Share October 9, 2016 (edited) Sorry, they are all unknown to me except Anastacia - who I know because she sang on a Strictly Results show at some point. I didn't know she was American! ETA: But then, I prefer my celebs to be a blank slate so I can watch them without preconceived opinions. Edited October 9, 2016 by Anothermi Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2636102
legaleagle53 October 11, 2016 Share October 11, 2016 (edited) Will has quit, due to personal reasons. Edited October 11, 2016 by legaleagle53 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2640716
Anothermi October 11, 2016 Share October 11, 2016 This is quite a loss for me. I was really enjoying his and Karen's partnership. I wish the best for him. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2641449
Occasional Hope October 12, 2016 Author Share October 12, 2016 Leaving "with joy in his heart" apparently. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46514-s14-celebrities/#findComment-2644953
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