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Louisa Lytton backs Arlene Phillips

14 July 2009 1:52 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Louisa Lytton has become the latest former Strictly Come Dancing star to speak out in defence of axed judge Arlene Phillips. The 20-year-old actress revealed that she was impressed by Phillips's caring nature when she took part in the programme's fourth series in 2006. Speaking to The Sun, Lytton commented: "I was on the show a few years back now, but Arlene really looked after me. Her criticism was constructive, she taught me an awful lot and she cared about me on that show." She added: "It will be a great loss. (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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Stilgoe: 'Strictly is awful and ageist'

13 July 2009 3:03 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Musician Richard Stilgoe has blasted the BBC for axing Arlene Phillips from Strictly Come Dancing. The corporation announced that it had dropped 66-year-old choreographer Phillips in favour of popstar Alesha Dixon, 30, last week following weeks of speculation about her future. Songwriter Stilgoe, believed to be a close friend of Phillips, has now branded the decision "awful and ageist" in an interview with the Daily Mail. He added: "Arlene knows stuff, is brilliant. I can't believe any viewers think she ought to go. It's an older person being replaced (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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Alesha Dixon 'wants to be Oprah'

13 July 2009 2:05 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Alesha Dixon has announced that she would love to be the next Oprah Winfrey. The Strictly Come Dancing star-turned-judge revealed that the has great respect for the talkshow host and would love have her own TV series at some point. The 30-year-old singer told Cosmopolitan magazine: "My TV idol is Oprah. I love Oprah and want to be her. I'd love to do a show like hers. I'm making a documentary this year about absent fathers, which (more)

By Rebecca Davies

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'Strictly' producers 'annoyed' over Dixon

13 July 2009 1:33 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Concern over Alesha Dixon's appointment as a Strictly Come Dancing judge is shared by members of the show's production team, it has been claimed. Yesterday, it was reported that the programme's professional dancers had blasted the decision to hire Dixon in private meetings with bosses. The popstar's new post was announced by BBC One controller Jay Hunt last week following weeks of speculation about the new series. It follows her success on the competition's fifth run in 2007, which saw her triumphing with professional partner Matthew Cutler. A Strictly insider has now told the Daily Mail: "A lot of the dancers are annoyed and a lot (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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Stevens unhappy over 'Strictly' revamp

12 July 2009 1:56 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Rachel Stevens has slammed the BBC's decision to axe show judge Arlene Phillips. The 31-year-old singer, who finished in second place on last year's series, claimed that bosses have underestimated Phillips's importance on the panel. BBC One controller Jay Hunt recently announced that the 66-year-old choreographer had been dropped in favour of former Strictly winner Alesha Dixon, 30. Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, Stevens admitted: "I think (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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Alesha Dixon 'facing Strictly backlash'

12 July 2009 3:46 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Alesha Dixon's appointment as a Strictly Come Dancing judge has sparked a backlash from the programme's stars, according to a report. The BBC One show's professional dancers have branded the decision "an absolute farce" in private meetings with producers, the Sunday Mirror claims. It was recently announced that former Strictly champ Dixon had been recruited as a replacement for professional choreographer Arlene Phillips, who has been axed after six series. An insider revealed: "The dancers think it's an (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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Alesha Dixon's talk show hopes

12 July 2009 2:00 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Alesha Dixon wants to be Oprah Winfrey. The British singer has a huge amount of respect for the Us talk show host, and would love to branch out into TV at some point in her career. She said: "My music idol is Beyonce Knowles and my TV idol is Oprah. I love Oprah and want to be her. I'd love to do a show like hers. I'm making a documentary this year about absent fathers, which will be hard hitting." The 30-year-old star - who has just been announced as the new judge on British TV show 'Strictly Come Dancing' - also revealed that although she hopes she is still successful in 10 years time, she will settle for

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Fiona Phillips slams 'Strictly' changes

11 July 2009 6:26 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Fiona Phillips has criticised the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing revamp, claiming that Alesha Dixon is not qualified to be a judge. The former GMTV host, who took part in the show's 2005 series, admitted that she felt disappointed when the plans for this year's run were confirmed this week. On Thursday, BBC bosses announced that choreographer Arlene Phillips had been axed from the programme in favour of former Strictly champion Dixon and professional dancer Darcey Bussell. Writing in her column for The Mirror, the TV presenter asked: "Since when was Alesha Dixon a choreographer? And who, outside the chattering (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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Alesha Dixon reschedules tour dates

10 July 2009 8:12 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Alesha Dixon has been forced to postpone three live dates after being confirmed as a new judge on Strictly Come Dancing. The singer apologised to fans on her website for rescheduling shows in Lincoln, Southampton and Brighton. "I'm so sorry to all my fans for having to change some of my dates. I'm really looking forward to playing live," she said. "I can't wait for the tour to start as I have been working so (more)

By David Balls

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Goodman 'feels sorry' for Arlene Phillips

10 July 2009 4:56 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has admitted that he "feels sorry" for Arlene Phillips following her departure from the show. It was announced yesterday that the 66-year-old choreographer had been dropped from the BBC programme in favour of popstar and former contestant Alesha Dixon, 30. Speaking to The Stage, he said: "I hope the BBC are not trying to introduce a younger audience. I would imagine the show attracts an older audience to what you get on The X Factor. I hope it does not affect the fan base. "I am sad Arlene is no longer one of the judges because we got to (more)

By Lara Martin

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Arlene Phillips joins 'The One Show'

9 July 2009 4:07 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips has signed up as a presenter on The One Show. Phillips, 66, will team up with regular hosts Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley as the show's Strictly Come Dancing expert. Strictly will run for 14 weeks during the autumn. Earlier today, it was confirmed that Phillips is leaving the reality series. Alesha Dixon and Darcey Bussell have replaced her on the panel. "Arlene played a vital role in making Strictly a hit and I would like to thank her for all her (more)

By Alex Fletcher

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Dixon, Bussell confirmed for 'Strictly'

9 July 2009 3:58 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Alesha Dixon and Darcey Bussell have been confirmed as judges for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. BBC One controller Jay Hunt revealed the appointments this morning, following a month of speculation surrounding the show's replacement for 66-year-old Arlene Phillips. Dixon, who won the competition in 2007, is a full-time panel member, while Bussell will appear as a guest judge at the end of the series. The professional dancer will also have a role on this year's spinoff show It Takes Two, it has been confirmed. "As a former Strictly champion, Alesha knows exactly what it takes to win," said Hunt. "Her eye for great performance and her charisma and charm make Alesha a great addition to the judging (more)

By Alex Fletcher

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New 'Strictly' judge revealed today?

9 July 2009 3:02 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Tabloid reports have claimed that Arlene Phillips's replacement on Strictly Come Dancing will be revealed today. The show's bosses are "finalising the small print" on a contract with Alesha Dixon to join the panel, according to The Sun. "It's great news. We're just ironing out the finer points - most importantly how much she will be paid," said a source. (more)

By Alex Fletcher

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Wallace upset by 'beer barrel' tummy

7 July 2009 3:21 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Jessie Wallace has lost two stone after going on an intense six-week diet and exercise regime. The ex-EastEnders star told Reveal that she wanted to make a change after watching herself on BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing. Wallace, who described herself as a "big bear", said that she had struggled to give up chocolate and alcohol, but added: "I'm actually beginning to see a little bit of (more)

By Rebecca Davies

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Shortlist unveiled for TV Quick Awards

30 June 2009 7:28 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

The shortlist for this year's TV Quick and TV Choice Awards has been unveiled. Ashes To Ashes will battle it out against Shameless, Skins and Spooks to the best drama series gong, while Britain's Got Talent faces competition from Strictly Come Dancing, The X Factor and Dancing On Ice to be crowned best talent show. The category of best reality show is also returning, with The Apprentice, Big Brother, The Secret Millionaire and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! each receiving nominations. The best actress title is between Keeley Hawes (Ashes To Ashes), Billie Piper (Secret (more)

By Dan French

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Ex-'Oaks star to wed 'Strictly' Camilla

30 June 2009 2:18 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Ex-Hollyoaks actor Kevin Sacre is engaged to Strictly Come Dancing's Camilla Dallerup. Sacre, who played Jake Dean in the Channel 4 soap, proposed while on holiday in Capri, Italy at the weekend. "I fumbled around for the ring," the soap star told Hello!. "I tried to say something profound about there being beautiful rocks and here's another - luckily she didn't hear (more)

By Alex Fletcher

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Len Goodman recovering from cancer op

29 June 2009 2:10 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has revealed that he is recovering from an operation to remove a cancerous tumour from his prostate gland. The 65-year-old, who was diagnosed with the disease in March, told the Mail on Sunday that he had decided to delay the surgery until he had finished filming the Us version of Strictly. "I could have said 'sorry' and not done the show, but the doctors felt I wasn’t riddled with it and it wasn’t so far advanced that it was a life-or-death scenario," he said. "I have had the surgery now. Everything is gorgeously good. I will be back in September for sure... You're a bit sore for a while and you (more)

By Lara Martin

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Goodman Recovering From Cancer Operation

28 June 2009 6:46 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Dancing With The Stars judge Len Goodman is recovering from surgery to remove a tumour.

The 65 year old has been secretly battling prostate cancer and underwent a procedure to remove the tumour earlier this month.

Goodman, who also serves as judge on the U.K. version of the show, Strictly Come Dancing, discovered he had cancer in March but refused to have the operation until he had finished filming in America in May.

He says, "Doctors felt I wasn't riddled with it and it wasn't so far advanced that it was a life-or-death scenario. No-one at the (network) BBC knows. I didn't want to tell everyone - it's not necessary to blabber (tell) it out to everyone. I've only told half a dozen people."

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Kate Middleton Strictly Comes Dancing?

24 June 2009 4:02 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

BBC bosses want Kate Middleton to star in 'Strictly Come Dancing'. TV executives are reportedly desperate to sign up the 27-year-old girlfriend of Britain's Prince William because they think she will help them win the summer ratings war against 'The X Factor'. A network insider said: "Kate is top of our list of dream signings this year. She's the type of person we'd love to have. She oozes sex appeal but is also a firm favourite with women who admire the way she has conducted her relationship with William." Other names linked to the series - which is due to start in September - include former 'X Factor' judge Sharon Osbourne, 'Coronation Street' star Helen Worth and radio presenter Chris

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Report: Daly signs new 'Strictly' deal

19 June 2009 4:50 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Tess Daly has signed a new two-year deal to co-host Strictly Come Dancing, say reports. According to The Mirror, for which Daly writes a regular column, the mother-of-two will present the show until at least 2010. "She has signed a six-figure deal for two years," said a source. Yesterday, tabloid reports claimed that judge Arlene Phillips has been axed from the BBC One reality show. 2007 Strictly champion Alesha Dixon is rumoured to be replacing her on the panel. Dixon has not denied the rumours, but has scheduled (more)

By Alex Fletcher

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