Oti has said she won't do the comedy dance routines though so, if she got someone that was crap they would just have to be crap as opposed to 'flying on a zipwire' crap.
A lot of people said that about Anton but his luck ran out with Jacqui & Susannah (first out 2x in 3 years), same for Kevin with Anneka.They were both way before she became more established. I feel like no matter who Oti gets they will get to at least week 4/5 based on her popularity alone![]()
I always thought it was quite telling that they chose Johannes to partner Caroline last year, even though Neil would have been a better height match for her. Even though Neil got further in the competition than Johannes the year before, he didn't really shine at allLuba & Graziano should be the benched pros (and Anton but that won't happen unless he goes on the panel). Both were unimpressive with celebs and neither have huge followings. I can't see them picking Graziano over Aljaž or Johannes and they already have enough tall male pros.
I'd like to think that the new pros would get partners as would Nancy. Also no idea about Neil but I imagine there would be space for him, not a lot of short male pros around these days.
Agreed, it was quite telling that Neil didn't get a celeb last year, especially given the fact that they were short on male pros while had a lot of short female celebs. Seems a bit odd to have someone with his credentials and always have him on the bench.I always thought it was quite telling that they chose Johannes to partner Caroline last year, even though Neil would have been a better height match for her. Even though Neil got further in the competition than Johannes the year before, he didn't really shine at all
I wonder if they’d keep Anton as a judge a surprise and reveal it in the partner show perhaps.Luba & Graziano should be the benched pros (and Anton but that won't happen unless he goes on the panel). Both were unimpressive with celebs and neither have huge followings. I can't see them picking Graziano over Aljaž or Johannes and they already have enough tall male pros.
I'd like to think that the new pros would get partners as would Nancy. Also no idea about Neil but I imagine there would be space for him, not a lot of short male pros around these days.
They could maybe do that. That would be an interesting twist actually.I wonder if they’d keep Anton as a judge a surprise and reveal it in the partner show perhaps.
I think they could give it to Oti. Maybe they'll give her a first/second boot and then she can fill in for Motsi on the weeks she is unavailable.Surely that's good news all-round. She's pretty rubbish on the show and I suspect Bruno won't go away quietly so finally gives Anton his well deserved place. He was a bit safe but on the whole pretty good and with Motsi gone, it might calm Shirley down.
Although why can I see strictly screwing Anton over and give Oti the slot?
What made her think she wouldn’t be asked back ?Haven't seen this one shared:
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Strictly chaos as Motsi Mabuse signs up for German tour at same time as UK show
STRICTLY has been thrown into chaos after Motsi Mabuse signed up for the German show’s stage tour — at the same time the UK series is on air. The judge, 39, is still negotiating her contract for th…www.thesun.co.uk
In short, Motsi didn't think she'd be asked back for Strictly so signed up for the Let's Dance (German SCD) tour which is during SCD season. Turns out that SCD did want her back but with LD also having some of it's shows on Saturdays and travel restrictions being in place, this puts the BBC in a predicament as unless she can find her way out of these commitments, she can't judge for a chunk of the series.
Good news for Anton I guess...
I think she may have caught on to a lot of people finding her a bit annoying and the Anton situation last year probably didn't help, it's always quite scary if your substitute goes down better than you.What made her think she wouldn’t be asked back ?
That’s a fair point about Anton. But still strikes me as odd as none of the other judges have said anything about being unsure they’re coming back.I think she may have caught on to a lot of people finding her a bit annoying and the Anton situation last year probably didn't help, it's always quite scary if your substitute goes down better than you.
I don't think Let's Dance is quite as big as Strictly but it's had 14 seasons so far and gets a 12 week run each year which suggests some degree of popularity. They also get roughly same calibre of celebs as we do. Not sure on how famous the regular on screen talent (judges & pros) are.As a side question just how big is Let’s dance ? Is motsi famous a bit like Shirley and Craig turning up on other shows (stuff like master chef etc) or does she and the others go quiet for the rest of the year)