Strictly Come Dancing bosses are hoping Coleen Rooney will quickstep up for this year’s series. The mum of four – married to Everton ace Wayne – is top of the wish-list for the BBC show, say sources. She’s been waiting in the wings since last year when she was approached but had to turn it down after finding out she was pregnant with son Cass, it is claimed. Insiders say she was replaced by Holby City actress Chizzy Akudolu at the eleventh hour. A source said: “Coleen deferred her place last year after falling pregnant but has the option of taking it up this year – and talks have begun to make that happen. “This would be one of Strictly’s biggest signings ever. And it would be a ratings sensation. Producers know that they will Since hitting the limelight as one of the original WAGs, Coleen, 32, has become a star in her own right. She has had her own magazine column, released a fitness DVD and had a clothing range with … [Read more...] about Coleen Rooney ‘in talks to star in Strictly Come Dancing’
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Who is Katya Jones? Strictly Come Dancing professional crowned winner along with Joe McFadden in 2017
KATYA Jones is one of Strictly's newest dance professionals, having joined the show in 2016 during its fourteenth season. It was a baptism of fire as she was paired with double-left-footed politician Ed Balls, but she got through it – and went on to win the following season alongside Joe McFadden. Here's the lowdown on her... Who is Katya Jones, how old is she and what is her background? Katya Jones, 24, is a pro dancer who was born Ekaterina Andreevna Sokolova in St Petersburg, Russia, to a Korean mother and Russian businessman father. She started dancing when she was just six years old and then formed a partnership with her fellow dancer - and now husband - Neil Jones in 2008. Together they won the World Professional Latin Showdance Championships in 2015, the year they wed - and they are also four times undefeated British National Professional Champions. Then in 2016, they became the latest real-life Strictly couple to join the programme. Speaking ahead … [Read more...] about Who is Katya Jones? Strictly Come Dancing professional crowned winner along with Joe McFadden in 2017
Who is Chloe Hewitt? Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and ex Britain’s Got Talent lass
CHLOE Hewitt is one of the newer members of the professional dancing family on Strictly Come Dancing. Here's what we know about the former BGT semi-finalist who is now making her name on the BBC. Who is Chloe Hewitt, how old is she and what is her background? Chloe Hewitt is a 22-year-old professional dancer. She was born in Chester and got into dancing at the tender age of seven. The youngster then began her dancing career at Pritchard’s Dance Academy – the school which fellow Strictly newbie AJ Pritchard’s parents run. After being paired with him by AJ's mum and dad, they trained for a few years as a pair. Then they went on Britain’s Got Talent in 2013 and got through to the semi-finals, before the series was won by shadow theatre troupe Attraction. In 2015 AJ and Chloe won the British Open Youth Latin Champions, that same year they also became European Youth Latin Champions. Over their nine-year competitive career they have set records by becoming the … [Read more...] about Who is Chloe Hewitt? Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and ex Britain’s Got Talent lass
Who is Amy Dowden? Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and British National Champion
AMY Dowden is one of three new dancers who joined the Strictly team this year. Here's the lowdown on the 26-year-old, who became the first Welsh professional on the popular show. Who is Amy Dowden? Amy grew up in Caerphilly, South Wales, and started dancing at the age of eight. She is now based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, with English dancing partner Ben Jones, who is from Sandwell. Amy, whose favourite dance in the Rumba, loves to swim - and normally returns to Wales to see her family when relaxing after a competition. When she's not competing as a professional dancer, Amy teaches Zumba locally to community groups and school children. She teaches at Hallfield School and two church halls, in the Birmingham and Wolverhampton area. What has Amy Dowden achieved as a professional dancer? Amy and dance partner Ben are the current British National Champions. She is also one of the highest-ranking Ballroom and Latin American professional dancers in the UK. Amy is a four-time … [Read more...] about Who is Amy Dowden? Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and British National Champion
Female Strictly Come Dancing star faces the axe — with Katya Jones, Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden and Chloe Hewitt in the firing line
A FEMALE pro dancer is to be axed from Strictly — with four new stars jostling to replace her. Bosses want to refresh the line-up further after Brendan Cole’s exit earlier this year. Either reigning champ Katya Jones, Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden or Chloe Hewitt could go. Potential replacements include Lolly Campbell, Charlie Bruce, Luba Mushtuk and Jasmine Takacs, with a decision due soon. All four have danced at the Blackpool special and helped with routines. A source said: “Brendan’s axe was a real shock but he won’t be the only change. "The four potential dancers are all well liked and it’s just a case of deciding who’s the best fit. “There’s plenty of gossip among the pros about what might happen and everyone is anxious over whether it could be them. “But the feeling is that the best- known girls are probably safe.” The dancers … [Read more...] about Female Strictly Come Dancing star faces the axe — with Katya Jones, Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden and Chloe Hewitt in the firing line