Couple By Couple Analysis
I have a bit more time today, so here are my first impressions of the couples taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
Emma Bunton and Darren Bennett
Emma has the advantage that all people from musical backgrounds have - a sense of rhythm. Such a key quality in all dancers. I think she and Darren are well matched, and like Jill Halfpenny, I think Emma will be a hard-worker. I wonder who is a harder taskmaster, Darren or Spiceworld tour choreographer (and a WDSer like myself) Priscilla Samuels.
Georgina Bouzova and James Jordan
This is a tricky one for me. I don't watch Casualty, or any of the other soaps she's been in. And James is new to the competition too. I shall wait and see on this paring.
Claire King and Brendan Cole
Very interesting. Only time will tell if Brendan keeps his temper in check as much as he did on Love Island. Maybe it's to do with the characters she's played, but I imagine Claire to be quite a strong character. I think there could be a sparkle here and this is probably Brendan's best partner since Kaplinsky.
Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone
I chatted to Louisa in the studio last year. She was in the audience. So I wasn't surprised to see her name on the list. She is very sweet, and I think she'll do well. She's a Sylvia Young brat, so she'll be well-trained and competent. I think she'll so well.
Mica Paris and Ian Waite
Like Emma Bunton, Mica has that musical background. I think she'll be great fun, and I see her and Ian having the kind of warm relationship that Ian had with both his previous SCD partners.
Jan Ravens and Anton du Beke
I'm excited by this pairing. I think they'll have a great time, and Jan could easily be another Lesley Garrett. I can't wait for her to start impersonating the other contestants. Their training footage is going to be golden.
Carol Smillie and Matthew Cutler
I think Carol will be very dedicated, although I have a gut feeling that she'll be one of the most nervous in the group. But she's always willing to give things a go, and I'm sure the public will be behind her. I'm sure most people will have forgotten, but Carol came 4th of 6 on Strictly Ice Dancing back in 2004. I desperately hope Matthew gets further in the competition this time around. I have heard such wonderful things about him, and we didn't get to see enough of him. He and Nicole Cutler are dancing together again, and I'm looking forward to their show routines on SCD.
Matt Dawson and Lilia Kopylova
Matt could turn out to be a dark horse, just like Darren Gough. Being a scum-half, and only recently retired, he should be pretty light on his feet and quite nimble. As we have seen, Lilia is a tough trainer, but Matt will be used to that from his rugby days and will take it in his stride. I think this pair will do well.
Ray Fearon and Camilla Dallerup
Ray is another contestant I am not familiar with. Camilla is an excellent teacher, so I'm sure they'll rustle up a good first routine.
Nicholas Owen and Nicole Cutler
Nick and Nic I think will do well. Nicole is a very patient, very empathetic teacher and did a great job with Diarmuid Gavin. I'm sure she'll do just as well with Nicholas. I'm already hooked on Nicole's blog, and shall be taking a keen interest in her training updates.
Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy
I have said on many occasions that I think Karen is one of the most talented, original choreographers I have ever watched. And a fantastic dancer too. Mark is very lucky to be partnered with her. I hope he takes to her style as well as Bill Turnbull did. It's hard for Mark, as he has a lot to live up to, treading in Darren Gough's footsteps.
Peter Schmeichel and Erin Boag
Peter should be pretty agile, as goalkeeping keeps you on your toes, much like rugby. Erin has drawn another sportsman, which is good for her as they are as dedicated to training as she is. Working with a soprtsman is probably good for any of the pros, as they do not fear training. We have had a few work-shy participants in the past.
Spoony and Aleksandra 'Ola' Jordan
Spoony is possibly the most unusual choice for the competition, but as an urban/dance/R'n'B specialist DJ, you would hope that he knows his way around the dancefloor. Ola is new to the competition, and I shall be watching her contribution with interest.
Jimmy Tarbuck and Flavia Cacace
Will Jimmy be a Dodgy David Dickenson or a Dazzling Dennis Taylor? Who knows? But I'm sure he'll be great to watch. Especially as he's an old friend and golfing buddy of Bruce Forsyth. I have heard good things about Flavia, who is also new to the competition.
I think we've got an interesting mix of celebrities from all different disciplines. Put them with some of the most talented dancer-choreographers in the world and it's going to be another fantastic series.
Good luck to everybody.
Roll on 7th October!
Emma Bunton and Darren Bennett
Emma has the advantage that all people from musical backgrounds have - a sense of rhythm. Such a key quality in all dancers. I think she and Darren are well matched, and like Jill Halfpenny, I think Emma will be a hard-worker. I wonder who is a harder taskmaster, Darren or Spiceworld tour choreographer (and a WDSer like myself) Priscilla Samuels.
Georgina Bouzova and James Jordan
This is a tricky one for me. I don't watch Casualty, or any of the other soaps she's been in. And James is new to the competition too. I shall wait and see on this paring.
Claire King and Brendan Cole
Very interesting. Only time will tell if Brendan keeps his temper in check as much as he did on Love Island. Maybe it's to do with the characters she's played, but I imagine Claire to be quite a strong character. I think there could be a sparkle here and this is probably Brendan's best partner since Kaplinsky.
Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone
I chatted to Louisa in the studio last year. She was in the audience. So I wasn't surprised to see her name on the list. She is very sweet, and I think she'll do well. She's a Sylvia Young brat, so she'll be well-trained and competent. I think she'll so well.
Mica Paris and Ian Waite
Like Emma Bunton, Mica has that musical background. I think she'll be great fun, and I see her and Ian having the kind of warm relationship that Ian had with both his previous SCD partners.
Jan Ravens and Anton du Beke
I'm excited by this pairing. I think they'll have a great time, and Jan could easily be another Lesley Garrett. I can't wait for her to start impersonating the other contestants. Their training footage is going to be golden.
Carol Smillie and Matthew Cutler
I think Carol will be very dedicated, although I have a gut feeling that she'll be one of the most nervous in the group. But she's always willing to give things a go, and I'm sure the public will be behind her. I'm sure most people will have forgotten, but Carol came 4th of 6 on Strictly Ice Dancing back in 2004. I desperately hope Matthew gets further in the competition this time around. I have heard such wonderful things about him, and we didn't get to see enough of him. He and Nicole Cutler are dancing together again, and I'm looking forward to their show routines on SCD.
Matt Dawson and Lilia Kopylova
Matt could turn out to be a dark horse, just like Darren Gough. Being a scum-half, and only recently retired, he should be pretty light on his feet and quite nimble. As we have seen, Lilia is a tough trainer, but Matt will be used to that from his rugby days and will take it in his stride. I think this pair will do well.
Ray Fearon and Camilla Dallerup
Ray is another contestant I am not familiar with. Camilla is an excellent teacher, so I'm sure they'll rustle up a good first routine.
Nicholas Owen and Nicole Cutler
Nick and Nic I think will do well. Nicole is a very patient, very empathetic teacher and did a great job with Diarmuid Gavin. I'm sure she'll do just as well with Nicholas. I'm already hooked on Nicole's blog, and shall be taking a keen interest in her training updates.
Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy
I have said on many occasions that I think Karen is one of the most talented, original choreographers I have ever watched. And a fantastic dancer too. Mark is very lucky to be partnered with her. I hope he takes to her style as well as Bill Turnbull did. It's hard for Mark, as he has a lot to live up to, treading in Darren Gough's footsteps.
Peter Schmeichel and Erin Boag
Peter should be pretty agile, as goalkeeping keeps you on your toes, much like rugby. Erin has drawn another sportsman, which is good for her as they are as dedicated to training as she is. Working with a soprtsman is probably good for any of the pros, as they do not fear training. We have had a few work-shy participants in the past.
Spoony and Aleksandra 'Ola' Jordan
Spoony is possibly the most unusual choice for the competition, but as an urban/dance/R'n'B specialist DJ, you would hope that he knows his way around the dancefloor. Ola is new to the competition, and I shall be watching her contribution with interest.
Jimmy Tarbuck and Flavia Cacace
Will Jimmy be a Dodgy David Dickenson or a Dazzling Dennis Taylor? Who knows? But I'm sure he'll be great to watch. Especially as he's an old friend and golfing buddy of Bruce Forsyth. I have heard good things about Flavia, who is also new to the competition.
I think we've got an interesting mix of celebrities from all different disciplines. Put them with some of the most talented dancer-choreographers in the world and it's going to be another fantastic series.
Good luck to everybody.
Roll on 7th October!
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