Strictly 2024

Shayne Ward and Sarah Hadland confirmed.

Jamie is confirmed

So that leaked list is still holding strong

And Tom Dean the swimmer been confirmed.

Paul Merson and Nick Knowles spotted going into rehearsals too.

I watched it too, it seemed to be edited as the judges comments seemed to be cut off. It seemed really amateurish though although it was the first show I guess.

The pairings will be interesting to watch. Which male pros miss out?

They won't have brought Alijaz back only to just use him as a group number dancer. Neil will almost certainly miss out again.

I would like a rest from Carlos but we shall see.

Not enough women for the male pros all to get a partner? I'd pair Neil and Tom Dean on a justice for gingers ticket! Guaranteed to get to the final.🤣

Very uninspiring.

When is the actual launch show?

Thank you oxfordsimon

Not sure who the likely winner would be. First few out could be Nick Knowles, Go Compare and Paul Merson. Chris McCausland will go so far on the public vote but likely bows out about halfway through. I have JB Gill ahead of Shayne Ward on likely dancing potential, Pete Wicks will have a fanbase but the strongest males would likely be Tom Dean and Jamie Borthwick with JB just behind.

There are only 6 females compared to 9 males so they should be easier to grade. Toyah might last a few weeks but would be first female out IMO followed quickly by Dr Poonam. Sam Quek is well known and is physically fit but can she dance. Montell Douglas is probably the physically fittest contender but doesn't quite seem a finalist to me. Tasha Ghouri is the youngest female contestant of this class and has some dance training, attractive, Love Island profile, has had hearing implants so kicks a lot of boxes for me as a likely finalist. Sarah Hadland is the 2nd oldest female this year but I think she'll be good. She will bring a lot of acting and comedy ability to her dances and is well known via Miranda. She is my wild card to go close or all the way to the final.

We also have to factor in who Amy might be partnered with as that pairing will get a huge amount of love and votes.

A lot of male pros will miss out on a partner this year with a 9 to 6 male to female split of celebs. Off the top of my head there aren't any LGBT contestants so will there be any same gender couples?