The 2016 Strictly come dancing thread

[Tal]

Naga Munchetty, BBC Breakfast

could be an anti rani type runner. sporty, fit, small and light. on tv every day

Just worked out you mean Anita Rani and it is a typo. Suppose it depends on who she gets paired with. No Gleb this year.

Looks a more energetic lineup this year, with only one obvious novelty contestant. I never mind if I've not heard of them. We get to know them through the show anyway and I'd rather have people who are grateful for the work as they're more likely to give it plenty.

Who will the sport stars be? Must be due one of them soon.

[Nakor]

Who's the novelty contestant? Trained dancer Ed Balls? He is in it because he thinks he can win it.

[Tal]

Who's the novelty contestant? Trained dancer Ed Balls? He is in it because he thinks he can win it.

Lol. Good for him. I am sure he's going to be a good sport. You wonder whether a senior economics lecturer at Harvard needs this in his life but fair play to him.

I have learned today that his dad is an eminent zoologist.

[TightEnd]

Anastacia

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[Tal]

Be interesting to see her price. Big Strictly fan.

[BigAdz]

Naga confirmed, even though they already have the Sports guy?

Surprising.

Ive seen Naga play golf, I doubt she has the moves. Her golf swing is very stiff. Im not sure that is a definitive guide, but I suspect it could be a useful measure.

[TightEnd]

who is the sports guy confirmed?

so far i have

naga munchetty
louise redknapp
anastacia
louise whitlock
daisy lowe

will young
melvin odoom
danny mac
ore oduba
ed balls

4 to come

[Tal]

I think Adz means the sports presenter from bbc news, so he is surprised they've had two people from bbc news.

[TightEnd]

I think Adz means the sports presenter from bbc news, so he is surprised they've had two people from bbc news.

gotcha

lesley joseph is hinted as the novelty/gurn for the cameras/anton partner

i did hear max whitlock for the sports star

presumably these two would be announced last, whitlock especially, for impact

[Tal]

I think Adz means the sports presenter from bbc news, so he is surprised they've had two people from bbc news.

gotcha

lesley joseph is hinted as the novelty/gurn for the cameras/anton partner

i did hear max whitlock for the sports star

presumably these two would be announced last, whitlock especially, for impact

Anton's last year on the dancefloor, do you reckon, Tighty?

Does he join the judges next year? Brendan also an option, as he was a judge on the New Zealand version for 5 years.

[TightEnd]

Anton to take over from Len, brendan to leave in a huff (nap)

[TightEnd]

Claudia Fragapane the Olympic gymnast

she's 4ft 6

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[AndrewT]

How is dancing with someone that height going to look - who is the shortest male pro?

[TightEnd]

How is dancing with someone that height going to look - who is the shortest male pro?

Clifton?

[DaveShoelace]

I don't watch Strictly so dunno who the public votes for typically but surely she'll be amazing at it and win easy? Spinning around and somersaults and all that?