Strictly Come Dancing

[Wayne Pyer]

Can ‘ordinary’ people not learn to dance? Does it have to be celebrities?

Hi Barnard. The show was originally called come dancing and was hosted by Terry Wogan back in the 1970s for 20+ years. The powers that be at the BBC then decided that that format had run its course and relaunched it, after a while, in it's current format. Sorry for being a bit vague on timings and such but I am posting from memory.

[Boatbuilder]

'Come Dancing' went back even further than the 1970's Wayne. It was started in 1949. I remember watching it on my aunt's TV before we got our first one back in 1959.

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[pete9012S]

Strictly Come Dancing 2020:

Just read this sad news:

Nicola Adams and Katya Jones leave Strictly after Covid diagnosis

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54919497" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Katharine]

I read that with interest, as I feel it raises a number of questions, such as how did she get it? Did she or someone in her 'bubble' break the rules? If not, then is there really point the world in country being in lockdown, as the BBC seems to have bent over backwards to keep everyone safe and yet somehow it has slipped through the net, and they've had someone test positive, which suggests it's transmitted in ways that haven't been worked out yet.

If it is a case that she, or someone at the BBC broke the rules, then I hope they are suitably brought to account.

It also makes me wonder if it will now spread through the rest of the Strictly Cast.

[Boatbuilder]

As I said to my wife earlier when we saw that on the news - 'maybe the series won't have a conclusion if it does the rounds'. Hopefully, it won't do that.

[Katharine]

It's never ideal if someone has to pull out through illness/injury, but it would be a real shame if they had to stop it completely.

[pete9012S]

Another blow for our beloved show.

Strictly in chaos: Motsi Mabuse 'to be replaced by Anton Du Beke for two weeks' after she announces she has to isolate due to 'urgent trip' to Germany

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[Katharine]

I don't know, I think it might make a nice change. I like Anton and think he could be a very good judge.

[pete9012S]

I love your positive take on this news Katharine - I think I will encourage my wife to take the same stance.

[Viv of Ginger Pop]

I never watch these so called reality type shows. The winner is who the tv company wants to win. Total rubbish.

This is turning into the most "Reality" of all reality shows!

Bah Humbug

Viv

[Wayne Pyer]

'Come Dancing' went back even further than the 1970's Wayne. It was started in 1949. I remember watching it on my aunt's TV before we got our first one back in 1959.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_Dancing" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for that Boatbuilder. I didn't have time to fact check before I posted, so being born in the late 60s, I remember watching in the early 70s. Surprised it started that early though.

[Katharine]

I love your positive take on this news Katharine - I think I will encourage my wife to take the same stance.

For some reason, I've had Monty Python's Always Look on the Bright Side as an ear worm recently, so maybe that's influencing my thinking.

[Viv of Ginger Pop]

Congratulations to Bill Bailey

His style was all his own

Viv

[Katharine]

I thought it was a close run thing between 3 of the contestants, but was really pleased with the result.

[Boatbuilder]

I gave three online votes each to Bill and Maisie, so I would have been happy with whoever of the two won.

Having said that, they were all good!