Strictly Come Dancing

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Jet to compete on Strictly Come Dancing?

21 May 2013

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Former 'Gladiators' star Jet is being targeted for the next series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The ex-gymnast - whose real name is Diane Youdale - shot to fame on the 1990s action challenge series, but was forced to quit after suffering a serious…

Dick and Dom sign up for Strictly Come Dancing

13 May 2013

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Dick and Dom are to appear on the next series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The children's TV presenters - whose full names are Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood - will be the first double act to take part in the show, though the 'Are You Smarter Than A…

Bruce Forsyth confirms Strictly Come Dancing return

17 May 2013

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Sir Bruce Forsyth has confirmed he is returning to 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 85-year-old presenter has finally quashed speculation he might not be back on the programme by revealing he is "definitely" going to co-host the 11th series this year…

Craig Revel Horwood would judge on DOI

14 Jan 2013

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Craig Revel Horwood wants to judge on 'Dancing on Ice' if he gets axed from 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 48-year-old panellist believes he would do a good job on the ITV1 show after his experiences as a judge on the BBC's 'Strictly Ice Dancing'…

Kristina Rihanoff: Strictly stars get 'crazy' on nights out

9 May 2013

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Kristina Rihanoff says the 'Strictly Come Dancing' professionals get "crazy" on a night out. The blonde beauty - who was partnered with James Bond actor Colin Salmon on last year's series of the hit BBC competition - has revealed the show's…

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Strictly and Great British Bake Off up for BAFTA Audience Award

2 Apr 2013

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'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'The Great British Bake Off' are up for the Radio Times Audience Award at this year's Arqiva British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs). BBC period drama 'Call the Midwife', fantasy series 'Game of Thrones', US drama…

Brendan Cole focusing on family

28 Mar 2013

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Brendan Cole is taking a break from dancing to spend time with his family. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' is father to three-month-old daughter Aurelia with his wife, Zoe Hobbs, and after recently finished the show's Licence To Thrill live tour wants to…

Fern Britton wants to start acting career

13 May 2013

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Fern Britton wants to take up acting. The 55-year-old presenter is ready for a new "challenge" after taking part in the last series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' but insists she won't get upset if offers don't come flooding in. She said: "I'd like to…

Sir Bruce Forsyth wants Ant and Dec for Strictly Come Dancing

5 May 2013

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Sir Bruce Forsyth would "love" Ant and Dec to replace him as 'Strictly Come Dancing' hosts. The 85-year-old presenter hinted he may be close to ending his tenure on the TV ballroom competition and revealed while there are a number of people who could…

Rebecca Adlington wants to do Strictly Come Dancing

22 Apr 2013

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Rebecca Adlington wants to star in this year's 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The retired swimmer - who won two gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics - is desperate to take part in the BBC One reality show after hanging up her goggles earlier this…

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Craig Revel Horwood wants Sharon Osbourne for Strictly Come Dancing

19 Apr 2013

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Craig Revel Horwood wants Sharon Osbourne on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in revenge for Simon Cowell "stealing" Alesha Dixon. The outspoken judge believes having flame-haired star join the judging panel would make the perfect response to Alesha's…

Bruce Forsyth too old for long Strictly contracts

19 Apr 2013

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Sir Bruce Forsyth never gets a 'Strictly Come Dancing' contract too far in advance - in case he "snuffs it". The 85-year-old presenter insists he isn't on a long-term deal to host the BBC dance contest because he is "too old" for programme bosses to…

Lisa Riley is a 'little minx'

19 Apr 2013

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Lisa Riley has become a "little minx" since appearing on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The former 'Emmerdale' actress claims to have received more attention from men since she took part in the celebrity dance contest last year, and has been dating a guy…

Bruce Forsyth drops Strictly quit hint?

16 Apr 2013

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Sir Bruce Forsyth has hinted he may leave 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 85-year-old presenter - who is married to former Miss World Wilnelia Merced - is considering departing the UK over the winter months for sunnier climes, despite the fact…

Bruce Forsyth slams X Factor

16 Apr 2013

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Sir Bruce Forsyth has slammed 'The X Factor' for being too repetitive. The 85-year-old star - who co-hosts 'Strictly Come Dancing' alongside Tess Daly - "can't watch" the rival ITV show because says it is the same thing over and over again, but he…

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Declan Donnelly would love to do Strictly

11 Apr 2013

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Declan Donnelly would love to do 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 37-year-old star insists he would be more inclined to appear on the BBC One reality show rather than his and co-presenter Ant McPartlin's award-winning programme 'I'm A Celebrity... Get…

Claudia Winkleman worries about job loss

11 Apr 2013

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Claudia Winkleman worries she'll get fired from all her TV jobs. The TV presenter - who fronts a string of shows including 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'The Great British Sewing Bee' and 'Film 2013' - is pessimistic about her hosting abilities but knows…

Noddy Holder wanted for Strictly Come Dancing

8 Apr 2013

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Noddy Holder has been approached to do 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Slade frontman is tempted to appear on the BBC One show after admitting he enjoys the programme and his wife keeps telling him to do it, but he has reservations about signing up…

Kristina Rihanoff wants Harry Styles on Strictly

3 Apr 2013

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Kristina Rihanoff wants Harry Styles to partner her on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 35-year-old dancer is keen to take to the floor with the 19-year-old singer because she thinks he would be happy to make the routines "sexy", but admitted she would…

Karen Hauer wants Bruce Forsyth to return to 'Strictly Come Dancing'

18 Mar 2013

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Karen Hauer thinks 'Strictly Come Dancing' wouldn't be the same without Sir Bruce Forsyth. The Venezuelan beauty - who made her debut on the show as a professional dancer alongside Westlife singer Nicky Byrne last year - hopes the veteran presenter…

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Bruce Forsyth to decide Strictly Come Dancing future

15 Mar 2013

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Sir Bruce Forsyth will meet BBC bosses to discuss his future on 'Strictly Come Dancing' next week. The 85-year-old TV presenter is set to hold talks with executives to determine whether he will return for the 11th series of BBC ballroom dancing…

Danny DeVito: I'm too short for Strictly Come Dancing

7 Mar 2013

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Danny DeVito won't do 'Strictly Come Dancing' because he's too short. The 'Matilda' funnyman claims being vertically challenged would make his appearance on the BBC One ballroom dancing competition X-rated because his head would rest at the same…

Len Goodman talks of Strictly chemistry

30 Jan 2013

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Len Goodman isn't surprised couples fall in love on 'Strictly Come Dancing' - because they spend so much time training together. The BBC One show has seen many celebrities fall for their professional partner in the past - including Kara Tointon…

Kimberley happy to be Strictly runner-up

28 Jan 2013

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Kimberley Walsh wasn't disappointed not to win 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Girls Aloud singer and her professional partner Pasha Kovalev, along with Denise Van Outen and James Jordan, were runners up to Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace last month, and…

Brendan Cole: Strictly is hardest job on TV

14 Jan 2013

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Brendan Cole claims 'Strictly Come Dancing' is the "hardest job" on TV. The professional dancer - who was paired with Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Victoria Pendleton on the last series of the BBC show - was so exhausted because of the arduous…