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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Karen and Kevin Clifton reunite for romantic Strictly dance after split
Life by Press Association September 22, 2018, 11:11 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Strictly Come Dancing stars Kevin and Karen Clifton were paired for a romantic waltz during the first live show of the series, six months after confirming the end of their relationship. The couple, who are both professional dancers on the hit show, announced their separation in March after three years of marriage and months of speculation about their future together. They continue to dance together professionally and shortly after announcing their break-up they embarked on a 44-date tour together. The show opened with the professional dancers performing an outdoor waltz to Your Song by Elton John in between fountains, before continuing the routine inside the studio on the dancefloor. Karen has previously told Hello! magazine: “Throughout the years we have had a good friendship, and that is a great base.” Viewers said they were … [Read more...] about Karen and Kevin Clifton reunite for romantic Strictly dance after split
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