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Gethin, 42, joined Alex Jones, 43, to host the first episode of The One Show this week and the couple spoke to a number of guests After the launch of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night, couple JJ Chalmers, 33, and Amy Dowden, 30, chatted with the presenters about how their training was going, ahead of the first live show this weekend. However, the Royal Marine seemed to forget that the former Blue Peter star had previously been on the BBC dance show as well as Alex, which led to the host jokingly berating him for snubbing him.
After Amy told presenters and viewers at home that she and JJ will be playing a waltz this weekend, the contestant opened up about the commitment you need to put into the lineup.
Referring to the fact that Alex was in his post in 2011, the Royal Navy said they would know how difficult it is to keep the right posture
What he didn’t seem to realize was that Gethin was also part of the all-star formation in 2007 and became the host of the It Takes Two spinoff program
Addressing the guest, the host asked, « Why don’t I know JJ? That was so long ago? before the amateur dancer apologized
« I know when I did it everything was black and white, but to forget me so quickly… » he joked as his remark stopped.
Alex and Amy remained hysterical about the comedic moment, with JJ covering his tracks, adding, « I just didn’t remember you waltzing, in particular »
Gethin also laughed at the snub as his co-host asked the pro how his partner’s posture held up
The Welsh dancer said: ‘It’s getting better every day and his figure has really surprised me,’ to which his fame added that he was also surprised how well he was doing
With the pairing revealed on Saturday night, viewers now know the duo are the first isn’t a couple to participate together
Speaking of being paired with a Scottish man, the Welsh pro said she was « delighted » to play with him
« It’s exciting and I was so impressed with JJ His work ethic [is brilliant] and he’s a gentleman and we’re having a good time »
In order to make the show possible this year, due to the current restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, some steps have been taken to make the procedures as safe as possible
For this reason, the 16 professionals and 12 celebrities have to live away from their families to create their own bubbles of support with each other
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Now living in London, far from his wife and daughter in Scotland, JJ said Amy was the only person allowed to be within two meters of him
The participant explained that the people behind the scenes were making a ‘Herculean effort’ to make sure everyone could play it safe
« People want [to watch strictly] and it’s a privilege to be at the heart of it, » he added, to which Alex added that the show was « our savior in 2020 »
According to the latest bookies odds, it looks like Strictly Hope could be in serious danger of being knocked out first
Bookies at Coral currently have JJ and Amy at 33/1 to become champions this year, which places them as the third couple most likely to go first
Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh, 46, ties those odds with former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, 57, at 100/1 for victory
In terms of elimination, that puts the Royal Marine at 6/1 to make an early exit, although the ex-politician looks set to be the first to be dismissed by the public
« Jacqui Smith is the favorite to be sent first, at 11/10, and she will need to put out some magic alongside Anton du Beke to stay in the competition for long, » spokesman Harry said. Aitkenhead
The One Show airs weekday evenings at 7 p.m. on BBC One Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 7:25 p.m. on BBC One
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