BBC have now announced the partnerships for the new series (you can find the list here with links to the bbc.co.uk pages for each of the couples…
I’ll be responding in full to the announcement later in the week, with my tips on who’s going to win (I don’t want to overdose on posting today!) But in the meantime, I thought I’d share the first thoughts that came into my mind when looking at the list…
- Surely Lillia deserved a good partner this year after having to put up with Dominic Littlewood last series?
- Could it have been any more predictable that one of the new professionals (Kristina Rihanoff) would be paired up with this year’s expected ‘weak link’, John Sergeant?
- Is Flavia being published for last year’s affair with partner Matt Di Angelo by being given a weak partner in cockney geezer Phil Daniels?
- Will Camilla ever get an unattractive partner again? After appearing to fall for all of her last 3 partners – chef James Martin, actor Ray Fearon and TV presenter Gethin Jones – she seems to be have been given another good looking man – Tom Chambers - for this series.
- When is Anthon Du Beke going to get a partner who has a chance of winning the show? As one of SCD’s most popular professionals, I’m surprised that yet again he hasn’t been given one of the favourites
- Does Ian Waite prefer blondes? After partnering Zoe Ball and Penny Lancaster in 2 of the last 3 series, he’s got yet another beautiful blonde, this time Jodie Kidd
- Is Brendon already licking his lips at the prospect of dancing with supermodel Lisa Snowdon? He could barely keep his hands off Kelly Brook last year, but the producers seem to have decided that his constant flirting makes good TV…
- Can anyone beat Rachel Stevens? Already looking a good bet, the fact that she’s been given a great partner in Vincent Simone must now make her the bookies’ favourite?
Check out the TV Scoop response for another instant reaction to the list
Anyway, that’s all for now. If you want to hear what I think about the couples’ chances, make sure you come back.
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Naw, I don’t think Flavia was being punished (ha published) for an affair. If so it’s pretty sick to her link her to Matt’s onscreen Dad!
All the licking of lips is pretty gruesome so early in the series. I have Mark Foster in my work sweepstake and the sexism he’s enduring for having muscles is pretty crass!