Strictly Come Dancing (SCD) 2007

[Lou]

There have been threads on a couple of gossip websites saying that filming has started for this year's Strictly Come Dancing! They've filmed the bits for the title sequence this week. A Popbitch poster said that Brendan was dancing with Kelly Brook. That poster also saw...

Penny Lancaster, John Barnes, Stephanie Beacham, Dominic Littlewood, Gabby Logan & her husband Kenny, Letitia Dean, Gethin Jones (Blue Peter), Kate Garraway (GMTV), Alesha Dixon (singer - ex Misteeq) plus a couple of sportsmen.

There's also been a very strong rumour about Neil Warnock (ex-Sheffield Wednesday manager) taking part.

We'll find out how true this is when the official press release comes out next week. The show starts on 6th October.

[clevedonboy]

Can't wait

AND it's being shown in High Definition on the BBC HD channel - Lilia in HD is worth the price of the licence fee

[jive-vee]

Lou - any idea how you can get tickets for the new series?

[Lou]

Lou - any idea how you can get tickets for the new series?

As far as I know, it'll be the same as past years. Normally, it's announced on the same day that the press release comes out. There's a phone number that you have to keep calling until you finally get through. Last year they had a website too - but I gather they're not planning to do it this year.

There seem to be fewer & fewer tickets each year. Most of them go to friends & family of the contestants & BBC staff.

[marty_baby]

Can't wait

AND it's being shown in High Definition on the BBC HD channel - Lilia in HD is worth the price of the licence fee

Hiya Andrew,

Don't let the Missus catch you gawking a Lilia!


Hey, looks like Darren and Lilia have their own web site, with a Forum where they answer Questions from the Public!

darrenandlilia.com :: View Forum - Darren & Lilia Questions


martin

[Dreadful Scathe]

Gabby Logan & her husband Kenny

You mean Kenny Logan and his wife Gabby Kenny is MUCH more famous, up here anyway.

[David Bailey]

There seem to be fewer & fewer tickets each year. Most of them go to friends & family of the contestants & BBC staff.

Given the descriptions of the process, from people who've actually been there, I don't really fancy the hassle.

[Lou]

Given the descriptions of the process, from people who've actually been there, I don't really fancy the hassle.

I know. I had tickets a couple of years ago & was planning to take my dear old mum. When I factored in the travelling and all the queuing, with no guarantee of actually getting in, I didn't bother in the end...

[jive-vee]

Ah, didn't realise that was the case, I assumed you got a ticket so got in...much as I'd love to go maybe it's not worth the bother haha

[Keefy]

Given the descriptions of the process, from people who've actually been there, I don't really fancy the hassle.

I know. I had tickets a couple of years ago & was planning to take my dear old mum. When I factored in the travelling and all the queuing, with no guarantee of actually getting in...

Do tell us more!

[David Bailey]

Ah, didn't realise that was the case, I assumed you got a ticket so got in...much as I'd love to go maybe it's not worth the bother haha

A ticket is basically an "opportunity" to get in - you've got to get there very very early to guarantee entry I believe. So it's a very full day, with lots of waiting and queueing, to see 1 hour of telly, usually with a much worse view than on TV.

Unless you're a photogenic woman, in which case you might just get a good seat...

[clevedonboy]

Hiya Andrew,

Don't let the Missus catch you gawking a Lilia!



martin

1 She know's - she's seen me "gawking" at her in the flesh (& there was a lot of it)
2 she "gawks" at Darren so it balances out

(isn't it time for someone to neg rep David James again?)

[Jhutch]

There's also been a very strong rumour about Neil Warnock (ex-Sheffield Wednesday manager) taking part.

I think you'll find that he was the boss of United actually

Should be a bit of whinging to listen to if he is on

[Lou]

I think you'll find that he was the boss of United actually

OMG! I knew that really. I can't believe I wrote Wednesday. Well that's ruined any chance I ever had with Sean Bean...

[Stuart]

I think you'll find that he was the boss of United actually

Should be a bit of whinging to listen to if he is on

Not to mention threatening to sue the organisers if he gets knocked out early, although he probably couldn't blame that on Carlos Tevez.

[Minnie M]

A ticket is basically an "opportunity" to get in - you've got to get there very very early to guarantee entry I believe. So it's a very full day, with lots of waiting and queueing, to see 1 hour of telly, usually with a much worse view than on TV.

Unless you're a photogenic woman, in which case you might just get a good seat...

I went to one of the shows - and was lucky to get in, but the 30 or so people behind me didn't

As DJ said it really was an 'all day' hassle, lots of people bought chairs or blankets to sit on (long wait) and picnics - although there is a big Tescos nearby. We got there 3 hours early and there was a large queue already.

My son said he saw me - but there again, he doesn't blink much

[Lou]

Just to say that if anyone is interested there's an application page now up on the BBC:

BBC - Tickets - BBC Tickets

I believe they are allocating by ballot.

[David Bailey]

Nicked from Minnie's site:

"Due to circumstances outside our (LeRoc) control, the Vincent & Flavia Argentine Tango class has been postponed until last February 2008, due to their involvement with the new series and being called in by the BBC for the launch meeting, only announced on Friday 7th night. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience."

So it looks like V & F are definitely in

[Sheepman]

So it looks like V & F are definitely in

Not a huge surprise, Vincent's been racking up support aevery time I've seen him in the last few months

[Bluey]

Nicked from Minnie's site:

So it looks like V & F are definitely in

OH yes, they hope to be back in Dorking towards end of Feb 2008 it was said last night, maybe now as winners!!