Strictly Come Dancing: The one that got away!

The training video for a much anticipated dance we didn't get to see, has been released: James Jordan and Pamela Stephenson's Argentine Tango! You can imagine how brilliant it would have been with full hair, costume, make up and live music; it may have even made the difference, who knows? Enjoy:

Snippets: SCD, DWTS, SYTYCD, Glee

Lots today, the media are gearing up for the usual frenzy of who might be on Strictly Come Dancing this year - Gary Lineker and wife Danielle Bux, maybe Posh Spice Victoria Beckham - ought to go for David, since he's not playing footie now - and Amy Winehouse. They're also after Bill Clinton's daughter and/or mistress, Monica Lewinsky, Kimberley Walsh, Patsy Kensit and Lembit Opik! (This is The Sun I'm quoting, btw) Then, further down the article, they impart the news that it's only a twelve week run! So less couples overall then - back down to fourteen? If they do the double dance weekends like last year, which proved so popular, with all couples doing a ballroom and a Latin before elimination, fourteen fits the equation for a three couple final (assuming they PUT THE CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE: ARE YOU LISTENING, POWERS THAT BE???) And also that at least three shows will come from Blackpool's Tower Ballroom, with more floorspace allowing more fans in to the show. And then it goes on to say how crap the line up was last year - they still don't get it, do they, that actually, we don't care, we'd watch it anyway- the so-called "big names" won't get through because they're a big name - they have to engage us and a brekkie show host did that better than anyone last year.

James Jordan agrees with me about the furore over Arlene's departure, while Ian Waite says it is time for revamp; Kristina talks fashion.

Rumours abound that Pineapple Dance's Louis Spence will take over from Cisco Gomez on the So You Think You Can Dance panel.

An interview with Harry Shum Jr, Glee's amazing streetdancer, Mike Chang.

And finally - Trav's Thought's are in on the Dancing With The Stars Semi Final, show here, results here. I have to agree with Len on Erin and Mak's Paso, a bit funky for me! Very entertaining though. Stunning choreography in Derek and Nicole's Argentine Tango, I particularly loved the final lift. I don't know why they bother with a chair for Bruno, lol! Len sums up Evan and Anna's Paso; their foxtrot is a joy, I dare you not to smile all through it.

Handbags at Seven Paces!

ITV bosses are a bit upset - Strictly has been scheduled at a later time on a Saturday, thereby overunning with X-Factor for an hour and they're scared no-one will watch - because, clearly, given the choice between watching something live with no adverts and a recorded show with incessant talking and adverts, what are we going to record? Not rocket science, is it! Personally, I'm thrilled, it's normally too much of a rush around tea-time and I end up watching Strictly on I-Player! And as soon as that DVD recorder is tuned in *raises eyes to heaven* I'll be recording X-Factor anyway! I agree with the BBC man re their schedule, but some people are easily outraged aren't they (see the comments!)

Nice article with James and Ola.

Mrs Overall to star in Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing on Ice!

So You Think You Can Dance is underway - since I'm unable to watch, I've found two excellent blogs who give you a rundown, both Travis and MJsbigblog I've mentioned before and have an extensive commentary for your delectation and delight!