The ”Strictly Speaking” Podcast

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Strictly Speaking - a Strictly Come Dancing review show by two people who love Strictly Come Dancing! We started this out as a YouTube show in 2022, and here we are, about to enter our fourth series! Every week, I ("Janet") and my friend ("Poppy") talk about the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing, discussing our honest thoughts, predictions, and sometimes we just banter and reminisce about our favourite tv show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and leave a review! We appreciate any feedback!

  1. 1d ago

    Amy’s Bad Luck and A Trip To The Movies! 🍿🎬 Strictly Speaking Movie Week (Strictly Come Dancing 2026)

    Poor Amy.  We are back with our full review of Strictly's annual trip to the movies, this year earlier than usual. For the first time in Strictly history, all 15 couples got to compete in a themed week. Unfortunately, only 14 of them made the cut for next week... In this episode of Strictly Speaking, me and Poppy dissect Week 2 of Strictly Come Dancing 2026, including the judges bizarre treatment of Will and Dianne and Shaun and Alexis, the strange choices made by John and Katya and Bethany and Nancy, and the potential winning chances of Lacey and Vito, Delta and Kai and Graeme and Lauren.  We also get into the controversial results show, which saw Jaime and Carlos landing in the bottom 2 along with Chris and Amy, and we make some bold predictions for who could be next on the chopping block.  Strictly Come Dancing is available on BBC iPlayer. Week 2 premiered on Saturday 3rd October 2026, and the results show the following day. Dani and Nikita performed a foxtrot to 'Beauty and the Beast', from the 1991 film of the same name. John and Katya performed their couples choice to 'An Irish Party in Third Class' from the 1997 film 'Titanic'. Delta and Kai performed an American smooth to 'I'll Never Love Again' from the 2018 film 'A Star Is Born'. Chris and Amy performed a cha cha cha to 'I'm Always Here', from the 2017 film 'Baywatch', which is based on the 1989 series of the same name. Lawrence and Jowita performed a Viennese waltz to 'Le Festin' from the 2007 film 'Ratatouille'. Dame Sarah and Julian performed a charleston to 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' from the 1964 film 'Mary Poppins'. Graeme and Lauren performed a waltz to 'The Godfather Waltz' from the 1972 film 'The Godfather'. Will and Dianne performed a foxtrot to 'Old Time Rock & Roll' from the 1983 film 'Risky Business'. Jaime and Carlos performed a cha cha cha to 'Pretty Woman' from the 1990 film of the same name. Melanie and Aljaz performed a waltz to 'Edelweiss' from the 1965 film 'The Sound Of Music'. Cach and Maddie performed a samba to 'We Go Together' from the 1978 film 'Grease'. Tabby and Mark performed an American smooth to 'Rewrite The Stars' from the 2017 film 'The Greatest Showman'. Bethany and Nancy performed a Paso doble to 'No Good Deed' from the 2025 film 'Wicked: For Good'.  Lacey and Vito performed a quickstep to 'I Knew It, I Knew You', from the 2026 film Toy Story 5. Shaun and Alexis performed a salsa to 'You Should Be Dancing' from the 1977 film 'Saturday Night Fever'.

  2. 5d ago

    The Rise Of Lacey and Delta and Controversial Changes - Strictly Speaking Week 1 (Strictly Come Dancing 2026)

    Here it is! Our first official weekly review for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. In this episode, we discuss all of the dances from Week 1, including the genuine surprises of John Nellis, Lacey Turner and Tabby Stoecker, the under marking of Will Best, Chris Appleton and Cach Mercer, and our concerns for contestants such as Shaun Wright-Phillips, Melanie Walters and Dame Sarah Storey.  We also get into our thoughts regarding the schedule shake up, with Movie Week being moved forward, and also some of the controversial decisions the producers have made for It Takes Two. I also discovered a rabbit hole on BBC iPlayer, as we discuss the most daring question any of us have ever asked: is there too much Strictly?  Also, happy 91st birthday to the icon and legend Dame Julie Andrews! Strictly Come Dancing is available on BBC iPlayer. Jordan Cant's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com... Strictly Come Dancing week 1 premiered on Saturday 26th September on BBC One and iPlayer. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe took over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, and the judges are Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.  Last year's series was won by Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, who beat George Clarke and Alexis Warr and Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin.  The celebrities for this year include Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Graeme Hall, Lawrence Robb, Tabby Stoecker, John Nellis and Melanie Walters.  Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two was hosted by Ellie Taylor, who replaced Janette Manrara and Fleur East.  The returning professionals include Carlos Gu, Alexis Warr, Nikita Kuzmin, Julian Caillon, Katya Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Vito Coppola, Lauren Oakley, Dianne Buswell, Jowita Przystał, Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, and Nancy Xu.  The new professionals are Cristian Priori, Lothabo Monametsi, Mark Karmalita, Aleksandra Isaeva, and Maddie Ingoldsby.

  3. Sep 6

    Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Predictions! Strictly Speaking With Janet and Poppy

    We are back for our fifth year! As a new era of Strictly approaches, me and Poppy are back to reminisce on last year's final, and share our thoughts on the new celebrity lineup, the professionals who were not asked back, who we think each celebrity will be partnered with, and our ideas for Movie Week and Icon Week.  We also discuss experiences at the Strictly Live Tour and the Professionals tour, share predictions for who could potentially do well in the competition, and discuss the interesting ways Strictly has decided to change some things this year... Who are you rooting for this year? Strictly Come Dancing premiers on Saturday 19th September on BBC One and iPlayer. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, and the judges are Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.  Last year's series was won by Karen Carney and Carlos Gu, who beat George Clarke and Alexis Warr and Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin.  The celebrities for this year include Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, Dame Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone, Bethany Antonia, Graeme Hall, Lawrence Robb, Tabby Stoecker, John Nellis and Melanie Walters.  Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two will be hosted by Ellie Taylor, who is replacing Janette Manrara and Fleur East.  The professionals not returning for this series are Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas.  The returning professionals include Carlos Gu, Alexis Warr, Nikita Kuzmin, Julian Caillon, Katya Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Vito Coppola, Lauren Oakley, Dianne Buswell, Jowita Przystał, Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, and Nancy Xu.  They will be joined by new professionals Cristian Priori, Lothabo Monametsi, Mark Karmalita, Aleksandra Isaeva, and Maddie Ingoldsby.  Movies mentioned: Wuthering Heights, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Inside Out, Tangled, Toy Story 5, Spider-Man, The Odyssey, Project Hail Mary, The Bride!  Icons Mentioned: Dolly Parton, Bonnie Tyler, Julie Andrews, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald, Shania Twain, Tina Turner, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Liza Minelli, Bob Marley, Kate Bush

  4. 12/30/2025

    Strictly Speaking 2025 Finale

    That's it... we've made it to the end of the year... Sorry this isn't a full episode of Strictly Speaking, but I just want to take the time to thank the listeners as well as give some quick thoughts on the FAB-U-LOUS final of Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Congratulations to the incredible winners Karen and Carlos, and to the amazing runners up George and Alexis and Amber and Nikita. Thank you to the cast of 2025 for making this series as "marvellous" as it was.  Also, a big thank you to the legendary Tess and Claudia, we are very grateful that you made Strictly what it is over the last decade, the ballroom will not be the same without you, but we wish you the best of luck. Again, thank you to everyone who has checked out Strictly Speaking this year, and hopefully we'll be back in 2026!

  5. 12/13/2025

    Strictly's Most Shocking Elimination - Strictly Speaking Musicals (Strictly Come Dancing 2025)

    What a week that was... After what is arguably Strictly's most shocking elimination of all time, Janet and Poppy are here to dissect this year's musical special. They talk about Lewis and Katya's unexpected exit from the competition, the incredible potential of the four semi finalists, and they get into a debate about whether The Greatest Showman is a movie or a musical. Also, please remember that at the end of the day, this is all just a television show, and it is never okay to send hate to anyone. Even if you're upset about what happened this week, there's no need to drag others down.

  6. 12/07/2025

    Instant Dance Chaos - Strictly Speaking Week 10 (Strictly Come Dancing 2025)

    Welcome to a very late edition of Strictly Speaking. Musical week has definitely not happened yet, so Janet and Poppy are going to talk about what is definitely the latest episode of Strictly, week 10. They discuss Alex and Jojo's elimination and whether we think Jojo might be leaving Strictly, Balvinder's new dance off record, Karen and Amber's perfect dances and the absolute insanity of the new Instant Dance challenge. They also get into their "predictions" for Musicals week.

  7. 11/29/2025

    Goodbye La Voix and Karen's 40 Robbery - Strictly Speaking Blackpool (Strictly Come Dancing 2025)

    What a rollercoaster this week has been! This week on Strictly Speaking, we discuss all about this year's trip to the Tower Ballroom, including Karen Carney's robbery of a perfect 40, Balvinder's dream come true, the returning celeb's dance, this year's Christmas contestants and Janet's scepticism towards the new 'instant dance' twist scheduled for week 10. We also say an emotional goodbye to La Voix, who sadly had to withdraw from the competition due to injury, and we share our predictions for the upcoming dance off.

  8. 11/22/2025

    A Crazy Two Weeks - Strictly Speaking Weeks 7 & 8 (Strictly Come Dancing 2025)

    They're back! After a week off, Janet and Poppy are here to discuss weeks 7 & 8 of Strictly! They talk about the dances from the last two weeks, the shocking eliminations of Harry and Vicky, La Voix's unfortunate withdrawal from Blackpool and the crazy trajectories that the other couples have had over these past two live shows. They also give their final predictions for the much anticipated Blackpool show this week and who they think will be in the final (and seeing if they match up to who they think should be in the final!).

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Strictly Speaking - a Strictly Come Dancing review show by two people who love Strictly Come Dancing! We started this out as a YouTube show in 2022, and here we are, about to enter our fourth series! Every week, I ("Janet") and my friend ("Poppy") talk about the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing, discussing our honest thoughts, predictions, and sometimes we just banter and reminisce about our favourite tv show. Be sure to check us out on YouTube and leave a review! We appreciate any feedback!

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