ASHLEY Roberts cried tonight as she ended up in the Strictly dance off for the second week in a row. The former Pussycat Doll has always been near the top of the leader board but for the last two weeks, she has found herself in the bottom two with partner Pasha Kovalev. It clearly all became a bit too much for the star after she heard her name announced and the red light hit her, confirming she would be facing Charles Venn in the dance off. As the judges gave her some advice on how she could improve ahead of her second performance, Ashley struggled to keep her tears inside, and they eventually started rolling down her cheeks. As host Tess Daly consoled her, Ashley admitted: "I just care, we work hard and I really want to be here." However viewers didn't have a lot of sympathy for the 37-year-old, who has been criticised by fans of the show for her past dance experience during the series. One wrote on Twitter: "Why is Ashley crying???" while another added: "Ashley needs to stop … [Read more...] about Ashley Roberts cries after ending up in the Strictly dance off for the second week running
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Ex-England spinner Graeme Swann to perform with a cricket bat for his first Strictly dance
GRAEME SWANN was always going to get cricket into one his Strictly routines. But show bosses are hoping to bowl the viewers over by cramming it into the opening week. I can reveal the former England spinner, famous for his Sprinkler dance, will perform a routine with a cricket bat on Saturday night’s first show. BBC newsreader Kate Silverton, paired with Aljaz Skorjanec, will start her number behind a desk. And in a cheeky nod to their already cosy relationship, Blue singer Lee Ryan and Nadiya Bychova’s waltz will revolve around a dinner date, just a week after they were snapped holding hands. A telly source said: “There’s uncertainty as to how long Graeme and Kate will last, so bosses were keen to get their themed routines out of the way. “There’s been lots of whispers about Lee and Nadiya’s working relationship, but they took the staging for their routine in good humour.” Graeme became famous for his Sprinkler dance during … [Read more...] about Ex-England spinner Graeme Swann to perform with a cricket bat for his first Strictly dance
Strictly dance competition for Weston Hospicecare to make welcome return in 2019
PUBLISHED: 07:07 06 September 2018 | UPDATED: 07:07 06 September 2018 Vicky Angear John and Sarah TV Celebrity Martin Roberts hosts the first Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare at the Winter Gardens (V) 24,3,18 (C)2016 Jeremy Long / JCLPhotography, all rights reserved Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare will return in March next year. The charity, which is based in Uphill, put on the glittering fundraiser for the first time last year and it is delighted to confirm its return in 2019.The event was a huge success, raising more than £22,000 for the hospice.More: Strictly Fun Dancing event raises £18k for Weston Hospicecare.Weston Hospicecare is now looking for couples keen to take part in the fundraiser.Event organiser Kelsey Dehaney said: “Last year was far more successful than any of us at Weston Hospicecare imagined it could be. “To raise more than £22,000 for one evening of glamour and fun is fantastic and it … [Read more...] about Strictly dance competition for Weston Hospicecare to make welcome return in 2019
Strictly dance to aid hospice
A children’s charity is calling on couples to step into the limelight and dance the night away in a glamour-filled evening of fun. Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People, based in Boston Spa, is asking wannabe twinkle toes to sign up for its Strictly Get Dancing extravaganza.Now in its fifth year, Strictly Get Dancing sees up to 14 couples learn three dances and perform them in front of a panel of judges – including Emmerdale’s Jeff Hordley.Bhranti Naik, community fundraiser at Martin House, said: “Strictly Get Dancing is an incredible event to take part in. Not only do you have the chance to become a modern-day Fred and Ginger on the dancefloor, you can help to raise money to help families from your area who need our support.”Martin House cares for children and young people with life-limiting conditions from throughout West, North and East Yorkshire, along with their families. Its care, which includes respite stays, end of life care and … [Read more...] about Strictly dance to aid hospice
Strictly dance for charity
A new fundraising event will be held in July for those who are keen to learn how to dance. Disability charity, Leonard Cheshire, will host ‘Wanna Dance?’ on Sunday, July 1 at The Jury’s Inn Aberdeen Airport.Senior Fundraising Development Executive Michael Jamieson said: “This event is giving members of the public the opportunity of joining us at our new fundraising dance spectacular to learn up to four dances from the world of Ballroom and Latin with instructions from talented local tutors, so whether you’re a complete beginner, or a dancing pro, we’ve something for you.“Come alone or with a group of friends and let your feet fundraise to the beat.”Proceeds raised from the event will enable Leonard Cheshire support individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.Michael added: “To add even more sparkle to the event, ‘Wanna Dance?’ will also feature a special guest showcase … [Read more...] about Strictly dance for charity