Strictly starts here in the UK with the launch show next Saturday. It runs up to Christmas, which is a sobering thought isn't it? We've not finished summer yet. It is usually very popular but has had a bit of a negative reception this year in some of the media. Apparently there are very few 'stars' in it. So what? It can still be entertaining and as my husband and I don't watch soaps, we rarely know the celebs anyway . There are new hosts.. 2 women. Not popular with everyone but give 'em a chance I say.