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When Sir Brucie leaves Strictly
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Message 1.
Posted by GSTQ (U15296822) on Thursday, 14th February 2013
I've read a few suggestions before of who should take over and id like to throw this usggestion in to the ring... What about Ben Shepard to take over?
He's excellent on ITV's Tipping point and has a good rapport with the contestants -
Message 2
Posted by GillP (U14122746) on Thursday, 14th February 2013
Not bad - nice bit of eye candy for us girls!
My choice would be Gethin Jones who has the connection with Strictly. -
Message 3
Posted by Stirling (U13732738) on Thursday, 14th February 2013
When Sir Brucie leaves Strictly
They should axe it. -
Message 4
Posted by GSTQ (U15296822) on Thursday, 14th February 2013
The thing with him is that he is a tad wooden.....
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Message 5
Posted by Ian King (U1174670) on Friday, 15th February 2013
Don't be so selfish!
My concern is that one (or both) of the current ladies might take over and this would be a mistake.
Now who else is 'popular' at the moment and would also be wrong:
The horsey girl? from the olympics
The chap who swum the Thames
The QI chap
Prof Brian Cox
The replacement (when it comes) will be difficult to choose and accept - Bruce will be a difficult act to follow.
IK
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Message 6
Posted by GSTQ (U15296822) on Friday, 15th February 2013
Don't be so selfish!
My concern is that one (or both) of the current ladies might take over and this would be a mistake.
Now who else is 'popular' at the moment and would also be wrong:
The horsey girl? from the olympics
The chap who swum the Thames
The QI chap
Prof Brian Cox
The replacement (when it comes) will be difficult to choose and accept - Bruce will be a difficult act to follow.
IK
I think its a tough choice....... -
Message 7
Posted by Bidie In (U2747062) on Friday, 15th February 2013
If he would do it, John Barrowman would be ideal. He has a song and dance background and good 'family' appeal from his various TV shows.
Julian Clary (who took part) would be good - and stand up for the contestants when certain judges get over bitchy. -
Message 8
Posted by Pancho Wilkins (U1158194) on Friday, 15th February 2013
The host or hostess plays a supporting role in what is essentially about the contestants and the judges. Bruce Forsythe has been allowed to impose his presence onto the captive audience rather like the overbearing over attentive waiter who keeps interrupting the conversations at the table to ask if everything is ok.
I think a programme to find the new host or hostess would be fun. -
Message 9
Posted by The Libertarian (U14349342) on Friday, 15th February 2013
In my considered opinion the BBC currently employs far too may old fogies, who should all now be forced to retire and make way for a much youger and fresher generation of television presenters.
Both Bruce Forsyth and Terry Wogan are two prime examples of stars that are way passed "their sell by date" and therfore should now be jettisoned.
Moreover, by simply refusing to retire these geriatric celebrities are effectively depriving the next generation of getting the chance of seeking out a career on television themselves.
Unemployment levels for today's youth is at a all time high with 1.02 million 16 to 24 year olds now out of work.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/b... -
Message 10
Posted by Pat Shed (U4664057) on Friday, 15th February 2013
The chap who swum the Thames
Trenton Oldfield? I'm not sure the BBC would give him the gig after he disrupted one of their flagship programmes.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/u...
Anyway, message 3 has got it right. When Sir Bruce leaves, the show should be discontinued as a mark of respect. Just as West Ham United retired the No. 6 shirt as an honour to Bobby Moore, and the New York Cosmos did similar with Pele, so SCD should be retired when SBF can no longer present it. -
Message 11
Posted by Bouillaguet (U14312340) on Friday, 15th February 2013
If he would do it, John Barrowman would be ideal. He has a song and dance background and good 'family' appeal from his various TV shows.
Julian Clary (who took part) would be good - and stand up for the contestants when certain judges get over bitchy. I've always thought Julian Clary would be a great replacement; Gethin Jones is also a good suggestion, but not keen on seeing John Barrowman every week - about once or twice a year is enough for me! -
Message 12
Posted by fox_at_moonlight (U15160069) on Friday, 15th February 2013
I don't this programme as much as I used to when it first appeared but I certainly don't think it should be axed. Personally, I'd like it to return to the way it was without all the pantomime between the judges and Bruce - a bit less of the behind the scenes rehearsals - more music appropriate to the dances - better costumes - less flesh on show (and I'm not an old fogey) - fewer bits and pieces all over the place (aka props) and, for goodness sake, dump those blessed irritating flashlights.
But I won't hold my breath so I'll just pop in now and then.
No point in thinking of a replacement as I think they'll be wheeling BF out forever more. -
Message 13
Posted by captainMouse (U14652804) on Friday, 15th February 2013
Wish he would hurry up and go, he spoils the show for me
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Message 14
Posted by BryanLuc (U12989423) on Friday, 15th February 2013
Wish he would hurry up and go, he spoils the show for me
I agree, he treats the show as his own personal vehicle
The show is not about him -
Message 15
Posted by Pancho Wilkins (U1158194) on Friday, 15th February 2013
Wish he would hurry up and go, he spoils the show for me
I agree, he treats the show as his own personal vehicle
The show is not about him
and.... he's so vain, he probably thinks this thread is about him! -
Message 16
Posted by olderoses (U13772065) on Friday, 15th February 2013
In my considered opinion the BBC currently employs far too may old fogies, who should all now be forced to retire and make way for a much youger and fresher generation of television presenters.
Both Bruce Forsyth and Terry Wogan are two prime examples of stars that are way passed "their sell by date" and therfore should now be jettisoned.
Moreover, by simply refusing to retire these geriatric celebrities are effectively depriving the next generation of getting the chance of seeking out a career on television themselves.
Unemployment levels for today's youth is at a all time high with 1.02 million 16 to 24 year olds now out of work.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/b... Tom Daley. or. Louis Smith. Both under the age of 24 years. -
Message 17
Posted by GillP (U14122746) on Friday, 15th February 2013
The chap who swum the Thames is David Walliams and he is a judge on BGT so would be ruled out.
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Message 18
Posted by Vevila (U14202422) on Friday, 15th February 2013
Wish he would hurry up and go, he spoils the show for me
I agree, he treats the show as his own personal vehicle
The show is not about him
and.... he's so vain, he probably thinks this thread is about him!
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Message 19
Posted by Egg On A Stilt (U7111730) on Friday, 15th February 2013
Wish he would hurry up and go, he spoils the show for me
I agree, he treats the show as his own personal vehicle
The show is not about him
and.... he's so vain, he probably thinks this thread is about him!
brilliant 
and then some.
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Message 20
Posted by GSTQ (U15296822) on Friday, 15th February 2013
Wish he would hurry up and go, he spoils the show for me
I agree, he treats the show as his own personal vehicle
The show is not about him
and.... he's so vain, he probably thinks this thread is about him! You really need to be of a certain vintage to have got that joke...LOL
I'll still say my first suggestion is an idea replacement -
Message 21
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Message 22
Posted by Myles4291 (U14634500) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
If he would do it, John Barrowman would be ideal. He has a song and dance background and good 'family' appeal from his various TV shows.
Julian Clary (who took part) would be good - and stand up for the contestants when certain judges get over bitchy. No thanks to The Clary or (the American sounding & hyper) Barrowman.
No-one can replace the awesome force that is Mr Saturday Night. I would rather the BBC axe Strictly (and come up with a new format) than have Brucie 'replaced'! -
Message 23
Posted by Myles4291 (U14634500) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
In my considered opinion the BBC currently employs far too may old fogies, who should all now be forced to retire and make way for a much youger and fresher generation of television presenters.
Both Bruce Forsyth and Terry Wogan are two prime examples of stars that are way passed "their sell by date" and therfore should now be jettisoned.
Moreover, by simply refusing to retire these geriatric celebrities are effectively depriving the next generation of getting the chance of seeking out a career on television themselves.
Unemployment levels for today's youth is at a all time high with 1.02 million 16 to 24 year olds now out of work.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/b... In today's 'obsessed with yoof' culture, the likes of Angela Rippon, Terry, Ronnie and Brucie are a welcome break. I would rather have knowledge, experience and talent over vacuous empty heads obsessed with looks and 'hyper'.
No, leave Bruce alone. He is fab-u-lous. -
Message 24
Posted by GillP (U14122746) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
I don't want a snotty kid fronting things all the time
I would hardly call Gethin a "snotty kid"! He is all of 35 and has done lots of television presenting, including three years on Blue Peter. -
Message 25
Posted by Egg On A Stilt (U7111730) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
I don't want a snotty kid fronting things all the time
I would hardly call Gethin a "snotty kid"! He is all of 35 and has done lots of television presenting, including three years on Blue Peter.
I get your point,
Perhaps I still remember them as being younger, I mean will Dec and Ant ever grow up in my eyes, even when they are 50?
I can never envisage them as being elder statesmen of TV like Sir B.
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Message 26
Posted by GSTQ (U15296822) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
John Barrowman would be too much with all his cheese....My Vote still stays with Ben Shepard...
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Message 27
Posted by The Libertarian (U14349342) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
One of the fundamental problems with contemporary television nowadays is that it is absolutely full with old, 'has been', showbiz stars who now staunchly refuse to retire, and, misguidedly, believe that they can actually continue working until they literally dropped down dead.
www.hecklerspray.com... -
Message 28
Posted by Bouillaguet (U14312340) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
One of the fundamental problems with contemporary television nowadays is that it is absolutely full with old, 'has been', showbiz stars who now staunchly refuse to retire, and, misguidedly, believe that they can actually continue working until they literally dropped down dead.
www.hecklerspray.com... Your link is slightly unkind, but also so true!
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Message 29
Posted by BryanLuc (U12989423) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
After seeing Tim Vine on Dance For Comic Relief tonight, great dancer and quick with one liners, he would be ideal to present SCD
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Message 30
Posted by GSTQ (U15296822) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
After seeing Tim Vine on Dance For Comic Relief tonight, great dancer and quick with one liners, he would be ideal to present SCD Not Tim Vine....He is just so annoying
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Message 31
Posted by Ria_H (U14999558) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
After being reaquainted with Alex and Steve in Let's Dance For Comic Relief I had the nightmare vision of this being the youthful team to replace Bruce and Tess... May Bruce live long and healthy!
And if John Barrowman is going to front SCD then Stricly and I are quits as well. My vote is still for Anton. -
Message 32
Posted by Bethgem (U14263559) on Saturday, 16th February 2013
It would not surprise me if the person to take over from Bruce is already chosen. They would be just waiting for him to decide when to retire, as I believe it is what he would want to do.
There is always the chance that there is never a permanent host of SCD and we have "Guest Hosts" each series. That would definitely sort the chiff from the chaff.
The ones who really do the best job of it would get asked back, provided that they want to do it, of course. Then the right amount of money would be the attraction, I suppose...it all could get a bit messy.
I'm looking forward to the next series.
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Message 33
Posted by Goblin4 (U3622470) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
One of the fundamental problems with contemporary television nowadays is that it is absolutely full with old, 'has been', showbiz stars who now staunchly refuse to retire, and, misguidedly, believe that they can actually continue working until they literally dropped down dead.
www.hecklerspray.com... In line with Government policy. -
Message 34
Posted by Bethgem (U14263559) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Ouch! I will give that publication a miss next time I see a link to it.
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Message 35
Posted by Essential Rabbit (U3613943) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Ever since he frrst appeared on Sunday Night at the London Palladium, I have never been able to understand the attraction of Bruce Forsyth.
A self-obsessed attention seeker IMO. -
Message 36
Posted by Bethgem (U14263559) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
And he does it so well!
You could say that about nearly every performer on TV -
Message 37
Posted by GSTQ (U15296822) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
It would not surprise me if the person to take over from Bruce is already chosen. They would be just waiting for him to decide when to retire, as I believe it is what he would want to do.
There is always the chance that there is never a permanent host of SCD and we have "Guest Hosts" each series. That would definitely sort the chiff from the chaff.
The ones who really do the best job of it would get asked back, provided that they want to do it, of course. Then the right amount of money would be the attraction, I suppose...it all could get a bit messy.
I'm looking forward to the next series.
Thats a good point you make about guest hosts but as for the suggestion in another post for Anton..Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Anton is just an annoyance that should go away and never come back...ever -
Message 38
Posted by Bidie In (U2747062) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Watching him host the Lottery game show, they perhaps should consider Dale Winton. Smart appearance, able to present live and an established face on screen.
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Message 39
Posted by germinator (U13411914) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
As I never watch this show, I would be obliged if the BBC could engage any (or all) of the following, for as long as possible (please):
1/ John Barrowman.
2/ Wee Davie McDonald (aka Tennant).
3/ Michael Portillo.
4/ Claudia Winkelman.
5/ 'Ant and Dec'.
6/ Stephen Fry. -
Message 40
Posted by captainMouse (U14652804) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Anton is preferable to B B Brucie mind you almost anybody is preferable to B B Brucie
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Message 41
Posted by Myles4291 (U14634500) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Watching him host the Lottery game show, they perhaps should consider Dale Winton. Smart appearance, able to present live and an established face on screen. Without making a personal comment regarding Dale, I think Brucie is much 'fitter'...read between the lines!
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Message 42
Posted by Myles4291 (U14634500) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Anton is preferable to B B Brucie mind you almost anybody is preferable to B B Brucie The fact that no-one can agree on a possible replacement suggests that - in my view - Brucie is in a strong position...thank goodness. Strictly without Brucie is like bread without butter.
No to:
Ant or Dec
Bradley
Les
Claud, Zoe, Sarah, Fearne or any other ladette types
Dermot
Paddy
Michael
Alexander
Anyone associated with Cowell
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Message 43
Posted by Bidie In (U2747062) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Hi Myles.
How do you feel about Angela Rippon?
Ian Waite? (I would prefer him to Anton)
Graeme Norton? (good on the ALW shows and Dance Fever) -
Message 44
Posted by Pancho Wilkins (U1158194) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Hello Myles, I liken your contribution to any thread involving Bruce Forsythe to that of Bruce Forsythe's on SCD.
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Message 45
Posted by Myles4291 (U14634500) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Hello Myles, I liken your contribution to any thread involving Bruce Forsythe to that of Bruce Forsythe's on SCD. Breaking News...
This is a message board for lots of points of view. Whilst you are entitled to yours, I am indeed entitled to mine...which I will keep expressing. I am a big fan of Brucie and Strictly. I will continue to counter the 'antis' on this board and others...so get used to it.
Brucie is integral to the success of Strictly. -
Message 46
Posted by Myles4291 (U14634500) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Hi Myles.
How do you feel about Angela Rippon?
Ian Waite? (I would prefer him to Anton)
Graeme Norton? (good on the ALW shows and Dance Fever) For me, Graham is more suited to the 10.30pm slots...where he has more freedom. I am not sure he is suited to 'tighter', light entertainment formats.
Re: Angela...to replace Tess?...absolutely happy with that. Angela has a lot more about her...more depth. She would bring even more class to the show.
Anton vs Ian? For me, Anton. He is very Bruce-esque. -
Message 47
Posted by Pancho Wilkins (U1158194) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Hello Myles, I liken your contribution to any thread involving Bruce Forsythe to that of Bruce Forsythe's on SCD. Breaking News...
This is a message board for lots of points of view. Whilst you are entitled to yours, I am indeed entitled to mine...which I will keep expressing. I am a big fan of Brucie and Strictly. I will continue to counter the 'antis' on this board and others...so get used to it.
Brucie is integral to the success of Strictly. You confuse me , Myles?
I have compared you with your hero, Mr Saturday NIght and yet for some reason you regard it as somehow a negative thing and berate me for it? -
Message 48
Posted by Ria_H (U14999558) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Hasn't there been enough trolling and personal jabs yet? I'm getting quite tired of the constant sniping. Yes, he likes Bruce and likes to say so. You don't like Bruce and it's very fine to say so too. Everyone their point of view. But the constant pouncing upon someone's personal opinion and the who-little-old-me?-act is childish and frankly quite boringfor the rest of us.
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Message 49
Posted by BrightYangThing (U14627705) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
What a sad concept. But it sits well alongside Bruce Forsyth himself, who seems to believe that he is bigger than the show. You must be his publicist Myles.
I don't think Clary would be anything other than dreadful. Unless he is allowed to be smutty to the nth degree he is awful.
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Message 50
Posted by Pancho Wilkins (U1158194) on Sunday, 17th February 2013
Hasn't there been enough trolling and personal jabs yet? I'm getting quite tired of the constant sniping. Yes, he likes Bruce and likes to say so. You don't like Bruce and it's very fine to say so too. Everyone their point of view. But the constant pouncing upon someone's personal opinion and the who-little-old-me?-act is childish and frankly quite boringfor the rest of us.
Unlike him, I do not spam every single thread repeating ad nauseum the same mantra. If I occasionally lose it, perhaps you may be a little undertsanding?
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