Ann and Anton - Exclusive Training Video

Hopefully Anton is not relying toooo heavily on his fees rolling in for this seasons SCD....good luck

Ann to win!

This is the video I have been waiting for. It didn't disappoint.

Ann "would be so easy if you didn't have feet". lol.

I have tickets for Saturday 2nd October and can't wait to see these two in the flesh. Anton is such fun and Ann will give it her best shot. Fantastic stuff.

At last we get to see some A & A action!



All my favourite couples seem to have been left til last! Really looking to see what Felicity & Vincent and Jimi & Flavia have been up to.

why is he practicing in shirt and tie - did she demand it LOL

Every time I see this, I think of Joyce Grenfell....."Stately as two galleons"!

Testing!

I agreewith worriedcanary you are fantastic anne well worth every penny of the licence fee

Bring on the wall!

You go, girl! Anton, we are counting on you!

Ann and Anton have my vote already.

Can't wait to see the pair do the tango.....Ann throwing Anton across the floor!!!!....bet Michael Howard is glad he is not dancing with Ann!

brilliant...if anyone can do it Anton can. Go for it Ann!

Loving this......Ann is obviously a perfectionist and I for one think she will pull this waltz off and surprise everyone.

I think Ann is doing amazingly well, she seems to be really enjoying it (not difficult when you're in the company of the gorgeous Anton )and has a sense of humour too - brilliant!! laughingmarmalade Anton always wears a shirt & tie no matter where he is or what he's doing because he is a very rare breed known as a gentleman !



" Team Widdibeke to win "

Full of quick and funny one liners, I was laughing all throughout the clip. BWAHAHAHAHA!!!



Waltzingmatilda- great name for Ann & Anton *thumbs up*

I am not looking forward to this. :(

Anne is easily the best celebrity dancer this year. I am so looking forward to seeing her dance.



Anton and Anne look so cute together but personally I would have paired Anne up with Brendan. Then they could have given Michelle to me, while Anton played with his hole. In the wall, that is.



I hope Anne takes some fashion tips from Ola and wears a revealing catsuit when they perform the Cha Cha Cha.

feel that I'm missing out on the training video, wondering if they are up on you tube, very unfair on the fans out of the UK

Shame on SCd for including this lady in what looks like a freak show to be laughed and mocked.

OOOOH Anton - as Brucie says - you are my favourite - I think they should give you a medal - look forward to seeing you on the night!!

Poor, poor Anton....

Don't feel sorry for Anne. She knows she's been booked as the comedy act, or as she herself said, "I'm the pantomime character".

She is going to get paid well and the show will up her and Anton's tv profile. Her agent will tell her to milk it for all its worth.

The worst thing she could do would be to dance well!

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Enjoy!

Poor Anton, obviously not a favourite with the producers. I am sure your personalitites will keep you in for a while anyway. Try not to get too frustrated!!

Cant wait for next week but a little concerned that there will be a repeat of the John S debarcle! Please God no sympathy votes!

Ann To Win. https://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s1i82320

This story proves that Ann is totally still in with a chance of winning.

I love it that Anton always wears a shirt and tie! :)

Go Anne! I think you are doing very well and have great spirit! Anton is a good teacher and I know both of you will give 100%!

thanks for that flea. :)

thanks for that, flea, I enjoy that. :) Can't wait for Craig's comments.

Poor Anton, isn't about time the producers gave Anton a break to show his real talents - he may even have a chance to win it if given an able partner. Just because he's the gentleman of the show it doesn't mean he's not as determined to win as his younger counterparts.

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I think - for once - Craig may be speechless!

Go Team Annton! That's very impressive considering the height issues - you can tell a pro dancer because he isn't crouching down to accommodate her (see Joe and Kristina last year and to a lesser extent Gethin and Flavia on the Christmas special). Very smooth from what I saw, I think she may surprise us.



(Although now probably isn't a good time to point out that John Sergeant started with a waltz and was surprisingly good before it all went awry...)

where's a training vid for our good life star? Dying to see her

Come on Strictly!!! Where is Felicity and Vincent???? Can't wait for these 2 !!

Ann seems a great sport....but am waiting to see Felicity deal with the younger gals !!!

I like this pairing (very clever of the BBC!).

A complete no-hoper teamed up with the court jester.

Throw in the mischevious public vote and I think it'll be difficult to tell after a few weeks who's laughing at who...

Curtains with a pattern print should ALWAYS be lined.

I think ann and anton will be great to watch good on her for doing it and anton is such a gent and the public adore him hope they go all the way and win!!!cannot wait until it all starts this weekend

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I liked Anton's comments 'at least her feet were listening'. A fiesty lady. I admire that.

Is it so bad that it's actually very good?



Does anyone else think that Ann Widdecombe could be related to the Honey Monster??

oh dear, ... the height difference, poor Anton. I guess the public will keep them in. I must not forget it is an entertainment program!

All good fun, go Ann and Anton....hope for us short girls yet! Not sure how long they will last though.

Love strictly and I am not ageist, but what is the point in this?



I fear poor Ann will just be a laughing stock.

Come on Anton! What a gent! :)

Can't wait for Friday best program on TV.

What's wrong with a shirt and tie? My husband is just the same as Anton he doesn't feel properly dressed without them!!

Oh dear poor Anton - can't wait until Friday - short straw that is all I can say!!

Someone stole my name - Waltzingmatilda get your own!!

Loving this VT.

The dancing is better than I thought it would be and the rapport between them is really lovely. She needs to get some really strong support underwear though and make sure her ballroom dress is heavily boned to help her stand up straighter. It's a bane having big boobs when you dance - I should know. Get 'em under control and it'll make moving around each other alot easier.

I saw Ann on the train once going out on the Shenfield line from Liverpool Street station when she was in her blonde phase and I was pleasantly surprised by how attractive she was in real life. I think she should replicate the blonde look for the show as it really suited her and will make her feel more glamorous for the dancing, which will help her in her performances - I know she will think it's all stuff and nonsense, but I'm right - she does have a feminine side, although she doesn't think so, but it's okay to let it out and be girly in this show Ann. I know you used to listen to experts and specialists in your political career and you have to do research when you are writing your novels - you can trust me not to offer you bad advice as I used to compete and later on teach and coach for competition. I really want you to show people the real Ann that's been tucked away under that gruff exterior all these years. Think chrysalis to butterfly Ann - you can do it.

Looking forward to the performance guys. I think the public are going to love Ann if she doesn't grumble too much.

In and out of politics that lady is a handful!

Can Anton correct a lifetime of Ann's poor posture? I'm holding back my shoulders as I write this.

I agree with sweet molly, what's the point? I adore Ann Widdicombe, she's a wonderful character, sharp, witty, intelligent and a match for anyone, she's also a good role model for women everywhere, BUT she's no dancer.

I love Anton, he's one of the last real gentlemen, refreshing, charming, witty and so very patient and he is a dancer.

Aside from the "feet" problem and the posture problem, I'm sorry that no-ione has stated the obvious, aside from a hint about "stately as two galleons" and that is, Ann Widdicombe is a very large, well endowed lady! I don't know if they make sports bras that big but she needs one, and I am so not trying to be rude, just stating a fact.

I am not looking forward to this, I believe the waltz will be one of the better ones, having seen the first offerings, but thereafter it can only go downhill.

I am wondering if Anton gets the pantomine acts so that he can spend time on his other TV committments? If so, shame on you Anton, we want to see you dancing with somebody who can give the others a run for their money!

Sorry Waltzingmatilda, didn't see you post re: the boobs.

Agree completely about the hair though, I remember Ann with blonde hair and she did look softer, a lovely lady as I said before, I don't want to see her being ridiculed.

Bring on anne and Anton's salsa

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I absolutely loved the entertainment value of Ann Widdicombe's performance, she is such a character, she had me in stiches and I cried too. Please keep her in the show for a long time, she is adorable. Anton is so gracious too, he certainly needs his sense of humour. As a woman on her own myself, I think she is such a role model, in that she does goes for it and doesn't care. As for her politics mind you, I oppose most of them, being very much a lefty.

Best wishes Anne

From a Welsh viewer.

Anton's such a gentleman. Ann was lucky to get him.they make a good team with their sense of humour, and quick whit.