ORE Oduba has been riding high ever since winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 - but what exactly do we know about his wife Portia? We take a look at the wife of the Glitterball champ who recently gave birth to the couple's first son... Who is Portia Oduba, how old is she and what is her background? Portia Oduba, nee Jett, is the wife of Strictly Come Dancing champion Ore Oduba, and she works as a TV researcher. She loves Nutella and shoes, according to her Instagram bio. Portia supported Ore - pronounced "aw-ray" - on his way to victory on Strictly with pro Joanne Clifton. The sports presenter beat finalists Louise Redknapp and Danny Mac to claim the famous Glitterball on December 17, 2016. Speaking about his wife, he told Hello: "She keeps me grounded. She's my choreographer, stylist, physiotherapist as well as wife." When did Ore and Portia get married? Portia reportedly met Ore at an event at Loughborough University where he studied. The couple got married at … [Read more...] about Who is Ore Oduba’s wife Portia, when did she give birth to their child Roman and how did she meet the Strictly Come Dancing champion?
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Who is Ore Oduba, who is his wife Portia, when was their son Roman born and what year did he win Strictly Come Dancing?
ORE Oduba is never far from our TV screens - whether he is appearing on The One Show or presenting sporting action, Ore certainly knows his way around the small screen. But what else is he known for, is he married and what's he currently working on? Where is Ore Oduba from and how old is he? Ore was born in November 1986 to Nigerian parents and was raised with his brother and two sisters in Dorset. He was privately educated and went on to study Sports Science and Social Science at Loughborough University, graduating in 2008. From then he dived straight into broadcasting and hasn't looked back. Ore had always aspired to have a career in sports broadcasting and joined Newsround in 2008 as a reporter and breakfast bulletin presenter before being promoted to deputy presenter the following year. As part of his role he also presented Sportsround until it was cancelled in 2010 and he left Newsround in 2014. He presents sports bulletins for BBC Breakfast and Radio 5 Live and has also hosted … [Read more...] about Who is Ore Oduba, who is his wife Portia, when was their son Roman born and what year did he win Strictly Come Dancing?
Who is Chizzy Akudolu? Holby City star and Strictly Come Dancing 2017 contestant
HOLBY City star Chizzy Akudolu swapped the wards for the dance floor and competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2017. She was the first celebrity to exit the competition, losing out in the dance-off to Brian Conley. The actress has starred in dozens of hit series and soaps, but what else should you know about her? Who is Chizzy Akudolo, how old is she and what is her background? Chizzy Akudolu is an actress, comedian and TV star, best-known for her role as Mo Effanga in hospital-set soap Holby City. The 44-year-old began her career in the early noughties after winning BBC comedy contest The Urban Sketch Showcase. In 2004 she bagged parts in Sean Lock's sitcom 15 Storeys High and soap EastEnders. Over the next few years she took roles in shows such as Green Wing, Dead Set, Roman's Empire, The Inbetweeners, Twenty Twelve and the movie In The Loop. She also performed on CBBC shows Gigglebiz and Nuzzle & Scratch. In 2012 she won a regular part in hit BBC One show Holby City as Mo, a role … [Read more...] about Who is Chizzy Akudolu? Holby City star and Strictly Come Dancing 2017 contestant
Shirley Ballas backs including same-sex couples on Strictly Come Dancing
SHIRLEY Ballas has given her support to introducing same sex couples on Strictly Come Dancing, labelling the idea “marvellous”. The head judge, 57, endorsed American show Dancing with the Stars’ move to introduce transgender couples while speaking at the LGBT awards in London on Friday. Cher’s son Chaz Bono, 49, who was born female, performed with a woman on the US telly show in 2011. She said: “We had some in the United States — we had some transgender couples, Cher’s son did it. “It was marvellous. If they were to do that I would embrace it. Whatever choices people make I’ll be fine with.” Shirley is set to reprise her role as head judge on the Sixteenth series of the BBC1 show, which has never had same-sex partners, this year. Last year the BBC said it had no plans to introduce same-sex dancers despite gay contestant Reverend Richard Coles saying it made “absolutely no sense that anybody resists the idea”. A … [Read more...] about Shirley Ballas backs including same-sex couples on Strictly Come Dancing
Who is in the Strictly Come Dancing 2018 line-up and when does it start? Latest rumours on celebrities and pros
STRICTLY Come Dancing is gearing up for another series in 2018 and fans just can't wait! But who's taking part and which professional dancers will be returning to the hit Saturday night show? Which celebrities are rumoured to be on Strictly Come Dancing 2018? Here are the stars that are being tipped to join the line-up: Anneka Rice The Sun exclusively revealed that TV veteran Anneka is being lined up for this year’s Strictly. The 59-year-old — famed for her jumpsuit-clad bum in Eighties hit Treasure Hunt — had a meeting at the BBC’s London HQ in early April 2018 after show chiefs contacted her. Cheryl If head judge Shirley Ballas gets her way, Cheryl will be joining the show. The 57-year-old said: "I think Cheryl would be amazing.” However, if the ballroom-based competition really do want the star, they might be in for a fight – after it was revealed that fans desperately wanted her back on rival show, The X Factor. Nadiya Hussain 2015 … [Read more...] about Who is in the Strictly Come Dancing 2018 line-up and when does it start? Latest rumours on celebrities and pros