Saturday's 'pair up' programme was definitely recorded - it was never hinted at being anything else (according to this morning's Metro, it took over 5 hours to record!). The live programmes start in 3 weeks' time. I think Dave Myers will be funny (and Si's face in the audience!!), the actress from Corry looks good (don't watch Corry, so no idea who she is!) and Julian may well surprise - he makes a big thing about being in it for the bling, but I think he wants to dance well too. Abby Clancy needs that pout wiping off her face and to stop the pathetic posing - I have a sneaking feeling she's the one who's going to get on my nerves this year!!