Professional dancer Robin Windsor, who appeared on the British reality competition show Strictly Come Dancing, has tragically died at the young age of 44.
He had most recently been starring in Come What May, a Moulin Rouge tribute show.
Come What May‘s production company announced the tragic news, writing, “it is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved friend, Robin Windsor.”
Keep reading to find out more…
Sisco Entertainment continued, “His extraordinary ability to express emotion through movement captivated audiences, leaving them spellbound with every step. Beyond his impeccable dancing, Robin’s vibrant spirit lit up the room, infusing rehearsals and performances with infectious energy and warmth. His laughter was contagious, his kindness boundless. His friendship was a gift cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Robin, you will be deeply missed.”
The Strictly Come Dancing producers released the following statement to...
He had most recently been starring in Come What May, a Moulin Rouge tribute show.
Come What May‘s production company announced the tragic news, writing, “it is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved friend, Robin Windsor.”
Keep reading to find out more…
Sisco Entertainment continued, “His extraordinary ability to express emotion through movement captivated audiences, leaving them spellbound with every step. Beyond his impeccable dancing, Robin’s vibrant spirit lit up the room, infusing rehearsals and performances with infectious energy and warmth. His laughter was contagious, his kindness boundless. His friendship was a gift cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Robin, you will be deeply missed.”
The Strictly Come Dancing producers released the following statement to...
- 2/20/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Professional dancer Robin Windsor, best known to TV audiences for his four-season stint on the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing, has died at the age of 44. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
His death was first announced by the official Facebook page of Burn the Floor, a dance company he founded in 1997:
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His death was first announced by the official Facebook page of Burn the Floor, a dance company he founded in 1997:
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- 2/20/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Robin Windsor, a popular former professional on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing has died. He was 44.
Production company Sisco Entertainment, which produces the play he has been starring in, Come What May, a Moulin Rouge tribute show, didn’t list a cause of death and said “it is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved friend, Robin Windsor.”
“His extraordinary ability to express emotion through movement captivated audiences, leaving them spellbound with every step,” Sisco wrote on X. “Beyond his impeccable dancing, Robin’s vibrant spirit lit up the room, infusing rehearsals and performances with infectious energy and warmth. His laughter was contagious, his kindness boundless. His friendship was a gift cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Robin, you will be deeply missed.”
The statement added that Come What May will continue but Windsor’s “legacy will live on.”
Windsor...
Production company Sisco Entertainment, which produces the play he has been starring in, Come What May, a Moulin Rouge tribute show, didn’t list a cause of death and said “it is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved friend, Robin Windsor.”
“His extraordinary ability to express emotion through movement captivated audiences, leaving them spellbound with every step,” Sisco wrote on X. “Beyond his impeccable dancing, Robin’s vibrant spirit lit up the room, infusing rehearsals and performances with infectious energy and warmth. His laughter was contagious, his kindness boundless. His friendship was a gift cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Robin, you will be deeply missed.”
The statement added that Come What May will continue but Windsor’s “legacy will live on.”
Windsor...
- 2/20/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Strictly Come Dancing's sister show It Takes Two is coming back bigger and better than ever before.
The show will be offering fans even more news and backstage gossip from the new series, with an extra hour-long edition on Friday nights in addition to its daily half-hour instalments.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Host Zoë Ball will also be joined by Robin Windsor, Joanne Clifton, Karen Hardy and Ian Waite this year.
She said: "I can't wait to get back into the It Takes Two Glitterdome, my home from home, and dust off the sparkly shoes and jumpers and start grilling our glorious Strictly Class of 2015 daily on their trials and tribulations and tangos - and what a line up so far!
"I'm thrilled that my gorgeous dance partner Ian Waite and our Queen of Choreography Karen Hardy will...
The show will be offering fans even more news and backstage gossip from the new series, with an extra hour-long edition on Friday nights in addition to its daily half-hour instalments.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Host Zoë Ball will also be joined by Robin Windsor, Joanne Clifton, Karen Hardy and Ian Waite this year.
She said: "I can't wait to get back into the It Takes Two Glitterdome, my home from home, and dust off the sparkly shoes and jumpers and start grilling our glorious Strictly Class of 2015 daily on their trials and tribulations and tangos - and what a line up so far!
"I'm thrilled that my gorgeous dance partner Ian Waite and our Queen of Choreography Karen Hardy will...
- 8/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Robin Windsor hopes Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen's relationship will ''go the distance''. The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional - who is Kristina's long-time dance partner - has revealed he'd like to see the couple overcome the difficulties they've faced since getting together following Ben's stint on the BBC One celebrity dance contest in 2013. He said: ''My hope for them is that they stick at it and go the distance just like any other couple. ''Everyone has had their ups and downs. If their relationship is strong enough they'll fight through them and realise it's all about one another.'' Kristina - who previously...
- 8/4/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Kristina Rihanoff's dance partner Robin Windsor has defended her against claims she broke up Ben Cohen's marriage. The 37-year-old beauty has been romantically linked to the 36-year-old rugby ace, who split from his wife after he was paired with Kristina on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2013, but her fellow professional has hit back at the dancer's critics. He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''Sometimes Kristina gets close to her dance partners. But the finger is always pointed at the woman, ironic considering Kristina's the one who's single and carefree. She can do what she wants.'' Both Kristina, who recently took part in the...
- 6/29/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Robin Windsor has admitted dancing helps him through hard times following the news he's split from boyfriend Marcus Collins. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional and the former 'X Factor' contestant have confirmed they've decided to call time on their relationship and Robin has spoken about how his career as a dancer helps him to not focus on things like heartbreak. Speaking to Bang Showbiz at the press launch of 'The People's Strictly' for Comic Relief, he said: ''For me, as a dancer, it doesn't matter what's going on in my life whether it be good or bad or ugly or anything...
- 2/17/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
For huge fans of Strictly Come Dancing, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity.
For the first time in the show's history, people who aren't soap stars or singers are being given the chance to pull on the sequins and partner with a Strictly professional, performing in the ballroom in front of millions - all in the name of charity.
11,000 people applied to take part in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief, but only these six were chosen...
1. Trishna Bharadia & Aljaz Scorjanec
Age: 35
From: Buckinghamshire
Trishna, who is a Multiple Sclerosis and disability fundraiser, tells DS that she loves Strictly Come Dancing. She has the programme on series record, and watches the show every week with her sister.
"We'll always try and guess what the judges' scores are going to be and all of that stuff," she explains.
And she's a "big" fan of her partner Aljaz, who she'll be dancing a jive with.
For the first time in the show's history, people who aren't soap stars or singers are being given the chance to pull on the sequins and partner with a Strictly professional, performing in the ballroom in front of millions - all in the name of charity.
11,000 people applied to take part in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief, but only these six were chosen...
1. Trishna Bharadia & Aljaz Scorjanec
Age: 35
From: Buckinghamshire
Trishna, who is a Multiple Sclerosis and disability fundraiser, tells DS that she loves Strictly Come Dancing. She has the programme on series record, and watches the show every week with her sister.
"We'll always try and guess what the judges' scores are going to be and all of that stuff," she explains.
And she's a "big" fan of her partner Aljaz, who she'll be dancing a jive with.
- 2/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Robin Windsor and Marcus Collins have split up. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional and the former 'The X Factor' contestant - who previously spoke of their plans for marriage - are said to have parted ways earlier this year after 18 months of dating. A spokesperson for Marcus told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''Marcus and Robin made the decision to split a short while ago, but remain good friends.'' However, there may be more to the story than meets they eye as Marcus has posted a number of cryptic messages to his Twitter account over the past week suggesting someone has been dishonest. He...
- 2/5/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Davina McCall is one of the latest celebrities to sign up for Comic Relief's Danceathon.
The six-hour "dance frenzy" will be held on March 8 at Wembley Arena to raise money for Red Nose Day and McCall - a frequent Comic Relief collaborator - has now signed up to hit the floor.
She has been joined by Strictly Come Dancing stars Caroline Flack and Steve Backshall along with the show's professional dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, Ian Waite, Janette Manrara, Natalie Lowe and Robin Windsor.
DJs Gemma Cairney, Edith Bowman and Sara Cox are also among the cast along with Kirstie Allsopp and Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan.
The danceathon is expected to be hosted by Claudia Winkleman and celebrities who have already signed up include Arlene Phillips, Chelsee Healey, Rachel Riley, Rufus Hound, Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley and Got to Dance's Adam Garcia and Kimberly Wyatt.
Over 2000 fundraisers will take part at...
The six-hour "dance frenzy" will be held on March 8 at Wembley Arena to raise money for Red Nose Day and McCall - a frequent Comic Relief collaborator - has now signed up to hit the floor.
She has been joined by Strictly Come Dancing stars Caroline Flack and Steve Backshall along with the show's professional dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, Ian Waite, Janette Manrara, Natalie Lowe and Robin Windsor.
DJs Gemma Cairney, Edith Bowman and Sara Cox are also among the cast along with Kirstie Allsopp and Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan.
The danceathon is expected to be hosted by Claudia Winkleman and celebrities who have already signed up include Arlene Phillips, Chelsee Healey, Rachel Riley, Rufus Hound, Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley and Got to Dance's Adam Garcia and Kimberly Wyatt.
Over 2000 fundraisers will take part at...
- 2/5/2015
- Digital Spy
The People's Strictly for Comic Relief has announced which professional dancers will be taking part in the show.
Natalie Lowe, Janette Manrara, Aljaz Skorjanez, Aliona Vilani, Ian Waite and Robin Windsor have all signed up to perform with members of the public for the four-part series.
The news comes after the BBC unveiled the six people who will be taking part in the show as a reward for their "tireless and selfless work which has helped change so many lives for the better".
They are Phillip Barnett, Trishna Bharadia, Anna Kennedy OBE, Cassidy Little, Heather Parsons and Michael Pattie - although details of which pro will be paired with which contestant have not yet been revealed.
The pros will take their partner behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing and immerse them "in the full showbiz experience" before five weeks of dance training to help them prepare to take to the famous Strictly dance floor.
Natalie Lowe, Janette Manrara, Aljaz Skorjanez, Aliona Vilani, Ian Waite and Robin Windsor have all signed up to perform with members of the public for the four-part series.
The news comes after the BBC unveiled the six people who will be taking part in the show as a reward for their "tireless and selfless work which has helped change so many lives for the better".
They are Phillip Barnett, Trishna Bharadia, Anna Kennedy OBE, Cassidy Little, Heather Parsons and Michael Pattie - although details of which pro will be paired with which contestant have not yet been revealed.
The pros will take their partner behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing and immerse them "in the full showbiz experience" before five weeks of dance training to help them prepare to take to the famous Strictly dance floor.
- 1/15/2015
- Digital Spy
Robin Windsor is to make a return to Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
The dancer will be part of a group routine with his fellow professionals on Sunday's results show.
Windsor was forced to pull out of this year's series after suffering a back injury in August.
The dance routine will reportedly be a cops and robbers-inspired Charleston performance.
"I'm thrilled to be back with the Strictly family this weekend dancing in the professional number," he told Radio Times. "It's been a long wait but it'll be worth it!"
Robin Windsor joined the BBC One show in 2010, and has previously been partnered with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Deborah Meaden and Lisa Riley.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (November 22) at 7pm on BBC One.
The dancer will be part of a group routine with his fellow professionals on Sunday's results show.
Windsor was forced to pull out of this year's series after suffering a back injury in August.
The dance routine will reportedly be a cops and robbers-inspired Charleston performance.
"I'm thrilled to be back with the Strictly family this weekend dancing in the professional number," he told Radio Times. "It's been a long wait but it'll be worth it!"
Robin Windsor joined the BBC One show in 2010, and has previously been partnered with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Deborah Meaden and Lisa Riley.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (November 22) at 7pm on BBC One.
- 11/20/2014
- Digital Spy
The lineup for the Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing has been announced.
The festive edition of the show will feature six returning celebrities from previous series performing a pantomime-inspired yuletide routine with professional dancers.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is paired with Aljaz Skorjanec, while Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor will be dancing together.
Rachel Stevens has been coupled with Tristan MacManus. Meanwhile, Louis Smith is hitting the dance floor with Aliona Vilani.
Chris Hollins's partner will be Iveta Lukosiute, and Russell Grant is paired with Joanne Clifton.
The special will air on Christmas Day.
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace won the one-off show in 2013. Their waltz earned them 38 points from the judges.
The current series of Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (November 15) at 7pm on BBC One.
The festive edition of the show will feature six returning celebrities from previous series performing a pantomime-inspired yuletide routine with professional dancers.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is paired with Aljaz Skorjanec, while Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor will be dancing together.
Rachel Stevens has been coupled with Tristan MacManus. Meanwhile, Louis Smith is hitting the dance floor with Aliona Vilani.
Chris Hollins's partner will be Iveta Lukosiute, and Russell Grant is paired with Joanne Clifton.
The special will air on Christmas Day.
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace won the one-off show in 2013. Their waltz earned them 38 points from the judges.
The current series of Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (November 15) at 7pm on BBC One.
- 11/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Scott Mills delivered one of Strictly Come Dancing's barmiest-ever routines tonight, performing as a lobster for a samba to 'Under The Sea'.
Dancing to the Little Mermaid track as part of Movies Week, he was compared to a "lobster on acid" by Craig Revel Horwood.
"I can't really think of any other words to describe it to be honest," added Horwood.
Len Goodman joked: "There was something fishy about the technique, but I've seen more life in a kipper."
Digital Spy's Entertainment Editor Catriona Wightman suggested in her live blog that Mills's chest shimmys made him look like he needed "medical attention".
However, thanks to some generous marking from guest fifth judge Donny Osmond, Mills avoided being at the bottom of the leaderboard and improved on his previous scores with a total of 25.
He also won over a selection of new fans with a largely enthusiastic response to the routine on Twitter.
Dancing to the Little Mermaid track as part of Movies Week, he was compared to a "lobster on acid" by Craig Revel Horwood.
"I can't really think of any other words to describe it to be honest," added Horwood.
Len Goodman joked: "There was something fishy about the technique, but I've seen more life in a kipper."
Digital Spy's Entertainment Editor Catriona Wightman suggested in her live blog that Mills's chest shimmys made him look like he needed "medical attention".
However, thanks to some generous marking from guest fifth judge Donny Osmond, Mills avoided being at the bottom of the leaderboard and improved on his previous scores with a total of 25.
He also won over a selection of new fans with a largely enthusiastic response to the routine on Twitter.
- 10/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Ready to dazzle us again this autumn, series 12 of Strictly Come Dancing is on the horizon.
15 more celebrities are preparing to strap on some sequins and slap on the fake tan, all in the name of Saturday night entertainment.
Here's everything we know so far about the biggest British TV show's return:
1. When is it back?
The BBC are always particularly coy and prickly about confirming the start dates of TV shows, but a simple look at the official site for audience tickets reveals that the first two shows of the series will air on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27.
The Launch Show will air, as usual, three weeks earlier. Due to some funny little show called Tumble, it looks like the Launch Show will air on a Sunday this year, on September 7.
That is the show where the celebrities meet the partners for the first time, and it's also...
15 more celebrities are preparing to strap on some sequins and slap on the fake tan, all in the name of Saturday night entertainment.
Here's everything we know so far about the biggest British TV show's return:
1. When is it back?
The BBC are always particularly coy and prickly about confirming the start dates of TV shows, but a simple look at the official site for audience tickets reveals that the first two shows of the series will air on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27.
The Launch Show will air, as usual, three weeks earlier. Due to some funny little show called Tumble, it looks like the Launch Show will air on a Sunday this year, on September 7.
That is the show where the celebrities meet the partners for the first time, and it's also...
- 8/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor has spoken about his decision to pull out of the upcoming series.
The professional dancer has a slipped disc in his back, and competing on this year's series could have left him with permanent damage.
Speaking to The Sun, he said: "I have a slipped disc in my back and the nerve is exposed, causing agonising pains shooting down my leg.
"A week ago I was paralysed on the floor of my friend's house as the pain was so bad. I was there for three or four days.
"I couldn't risk going ahead. It was a heartbreaking decision but I had no choice. If the slipped disc had popped out while I was dancing, I could have ended up with permanent nerve damage and been in a wheelchair."
Despite his absence from the new series, Windsor has vowed to return to the dancefloor as soon as possible.
The professional dancer has a slipped disc in his back, and competing on this year's series could have left him with permanent damage.
Speaking to The Sun, he said: "I have a slipped disc in my back and the nerve is exposed, causing agonising pains shooting down my leg.
"A week ago I was paralysed on the floor of my friend's house as the pain was so bad. I was there for three or four days.
"I couldn't risk going ahead. It was a heartbreaking decision but I had no choice. If the slipped disc had popped out while I was dancing, I could have ended up with permanent nerve damage and been in a wheelchair."
Despite his absence from the new series, Windsor has vowed to return to the dancefloor as soon as possible.
- 8/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Robin Windsor has quit 'Strictly Come Dancing.' The professional dancer - who has been part of the line-up since 2010 - is ''devastated'' after being forced to pull out of this year's show following a back injury. He said: ''It's been a really difficult decision but I plan to focus 100 per cent on my recovery and hope to be back in the ballroom as soon as possible, doing what I love best. ''In the mean time I wish the cast and crew best of luck with the new series which I'll be watching every week.'' The 34-year-old hunk - who is dating former...
- 8/6/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Robin Windsor has been forced to drop out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing over a back injury.
The 34-year-old professional dancer will be replaced by Australian Trent Whiddon, who has appeared on Dancing with the Stars in the Us.
"I'm devastated to have to pull out of Strictly this year due to a pre-existing back injury," Windsor said.
"It's been a really difficult decision, but I plan to focus 100% on my recovery and hope to be back in the ballroom as soon as possible, doing what I love best.
"In the meantime, I wish the rest of the cast and crew the best of luck with the new series, which I'll be watching every week."
Since joining Strictly in 2010, Windsor has competed with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden, as well as Susanna Reid in 2011's Children in Need Special.
Speaking of his arrival on the dancing competition,...
The 34-year-old professional dancer will be replaced by Australian Trent Whiddon, who has appeared on Dancing with the Stars in the Us.
"I'm devastated to have to pull out of Strictly this year due to a pre-existing back injury," Windsor said.
"It's been a really difficult decision, but I plan to focus 100% on my recovery and hope to be back in the ballroom as soon as possible, doing what I love best.
"In the meantime, I wish the rest of the cast and crew the best of luck with the new series, which I'll be watching every week."
Since joining Strictly in 2010, Windsor has competed with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden, as well as Susanna Reid in 2011's Children in Need Special.
Speaking of his arrival on the dancing competition,...
- 8/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Robin Windsor would have ended up in a wheelchair if he hadn't quit 'Strictly Come Dancing.' The professional dancer made the heartbreaking decision to leave the BBC One show after a slipped disc in his back left him paralysed for three days. Speaking to The Sun newspaper, he said: ''I have a slipped disc in my back and the nerve is exposed, causing agonising pains shooting down my leg. ''A week ago I was paralysed on the floor of my friend's house as the pain was so bad. I was there for three or four days. ''I couldn't risk going ahead [with the show].
- 8/5/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Marcus Collins has hit back at those outraged by the idea of him dancing with boyfriend Robin Windsor on Strictly Come Dancing.
The former X Factor star, who has been dating Windsor for eight months, couldn't believe that some Strictly fans think a same-sex couple would be "a deviant, sexual, horrible thing".
"Dancing's an expression. It's expressing yourself and having the freedom to do that," Collins told Digital Spy. "Nobody should be there ticking boxes, saying yes [or] no and whether it should be allowed.
"These people are not even embarrassed to stand up and say, 'I don't like two men dancing together, I don't like two women dancing together'. It's charming. It doesn't have to be a deviant, sexual, horrible thing, and I don't know why people are blowing it out of proportion.
"I understand that in the public's perception those dances are supposed to be a man and a woman,...
The former X Factor star, who has been dating Windsor for eight months, couldn't believe that some Strictly fans think a same-sex couple would be "a deviant, sexual, horrible thing".
"Dancing's an expression. It's expressing yourself and having the freedom to do that," Collins told Digital Spy. "Nobody should be there ticking boxes, saying yes [or] no and whether it should be allowed.
"These people are not even embarrassed to stand up and say, 'I don't like two men dancing together, I don't like two women dancing together'. It's charming. It doesn't have to be a deviant, sexual, horrible thing, and I don't know why people are blowing it out of proportion.
"I understand that in the public's perception those dances are supposed to be a man and a woman,...
- 7/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins and Robin Windsor's wedding will be inspired by 'Downton Abbey'. The former 'X Factor' star has only been dating the 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional for eight months, but the loved-up duo have already decided that they will base their big day on the popular period drama. Speaking to the MailOnline, Robin said: ''We have spoken about getting married and when we did, we both looked at each other and said, 'Downton Abbey'. ''We both want to have a very traditional, very British wedding. We could even rent out the house where they film 'Downton', I guess.'' Robin, who met Marcus...
- 6/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The campaign for X Factor star Marcus Collins and boyfriend Robin Windsor to become the first same-sex Strictly Come Dancing couple begins here!
The reality TV boyfriends certainly look good together on the cover of the new Gay Times, but Collins is not sure if viewers are ready yet for him to tango with the Strictly pro.
"I can dance, but I'd be learning ballroom dancing from scratch. It's something I'd certainly give a go," Collins said. "It's about waiting for the right time for the public to be ready to see a same-sex couple dancing together."
Windsor first caught Collins's eye when he spotted the athlete's naked Gay Times cover... This One.
"I thought he looked amazing," Collins said. "My family watch both X Factor and Strictly, where all the guys are good looking, but there was one who always stood out for me."
DS has learnt that they...
The reality TV boyfriends certainly look good together on the cover of the new Gay Times, but Collins is not sure if viewers are ready yet for him to tango with the Strictly pro.
"I can dance, but I'd be learning ballroom dancing from scratch. It's something I'd certainly give a go," Collins said. "It's about waiting for the right time for the public to be ready to see a same-sex couple dancing together."
Windsor first caught Collins's eye when he spotted the athlete's naked Gay Times cover... This One.
"I thought he looked amazing," Collins said. "My family watch both X Factor and Strictly, where all the guys are good looking, but there was one who always stood out for me."
DS has learnt that they...
- 6/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Artem Chigvintsev and James Jordan will not be returning for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Former champion and 2013 finalist Chigvintsev has decided to stay in America, after featuring on the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars.
Meanwhile, Jordan has decided to leave after eight series on the show. His wife Ola is confirmed to return.
Strictly also confirmed that - in a first for the programme - two siblings will be participating, with the addition of Joanne Clifton.
Clifton, a World Professional Ballroom Show Dance Champion, joins her brother Kevin on the show. Kevin was an eventual finalist last year with Susanna Reid.
Also joining the professional lineup is Tristan MacManus, who previously appeared on Dancing with the Stars and has danced with Gladys Knight and Pamela Anderson.
Eight female and seven male professional dancers will feature in the 2014 series, with Natalie Lowe returning after withdrawing...
Former champion and 2013 finalist Chigvintsev has decided to stay in America, after featuring on the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars.
Meanwhile, Jordan has decided to leave after eight series on the show. His wife Ola is confirmed to return.
Strictly also confirmed that - in a first for the programme - two siblings will be participating, with the addition of Joanne Clifton.
Clifton, a World Professional Ballroom Show Dance Champion, joins her brother Kevin on the show. Kevin was an eventual finalist last year with Susanna Reid.
Also joining the professional lineup is Tristan MacManus, who previously appeared on Dancing with the Stars and has danced with Gladys Knight and Pamela Anderson.
Eight female and seven male professional dancers will feature in the 2014 series, with Natalie Lowe returning after withdrawing...
- 6/1/2014
- Digital Spy
The lineup for the Strictly Come Dancing 2013 Christmas special has been revealed.
Saturdays star Rochelle Humes, DJ Sara Cox and TV presenter Rufus Hound are among the celebrities confirmed for the festive edition of the reality show.
Former Bros star Matt Goss, EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood and West End icon Elaine Paige will also be testing out their ballroom skills.
The partnerships for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special as as follows:
Rochelle Humes and Ian Waite
Sara Cox and Robin Windsor
Elaine Paige and Pasha Kovalev
Matt Goss and Aliona Vilani
Ricky Norwood and Janette Manrara
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace
The show will be hosted as usual by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth, and will open with a special Winter Wonderland-themed routine filmed at LaplandUK.
The Strictly Come Dancing special will air on Christmas Day on BBC One.
Saturdays star Rochelle Humes, DJ Sara Cox and TV presenter Rufus Hound are among the celebrities confirmed for the festive edition of the reality show.
Former Bros star Matt Goss, EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood and West End icon Elaine Paige will also be testing out their ballroom skills.
The partnerships for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special as as follows:
Rochelle Humes and Ian Waite
Sara Cox and Robin Windsor
Elaine Paige and Pasha Kovalev
Matt Goss and Aliona Vilani
Ricky Norwood and Janette Manrara
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace
The show will be hosted as usual by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth, and will open with a special Winter Wonderland-themed routine filmed at LaplandUK.
The Strictly Come Dancing special will air on Christmas Day on BBC One.
- 11/25/2013
- Digital Spy
Deborah Meaden and her partner Robin Windsor were eliminated from 'Strictly Come Dancing' tonight (27.10.13). The 'Dragon's Den' star, 54, put on a brave face after losing a dance-off against an injured Patrick Robinson. The judges unanimously decided to save the 'Casualty' actor and his partner Anya Garnis after Deborah failed to impress the judges with her Viennese Waltz. Craig Revel Horwood said: ''I would like to save the couple who both did the best dancing in the dance off tonight and that couple is Patrick and Anya.'' Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli agreed with his decision before Len Goodman added that he would...
- 10/27/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Deborah Meaden has been voted out of Strictly Come Dancing.
The Dragons' Den star is the fourth celebrity to leave the competition, following Julien Macdonald's departure last week.
Casualty's Patrick Robinson and his partner Anya Garnis found themselves in the bottom two with Meaden and Robin Windsor, after the judges' scores and viewers' votes were combined.
The two couples repeated their dances to fight to stay in the competition, with Meaden and Windsor performing a Viennese waltz to 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World' by James Brown. Robinson and Garnis performed their salsa to 'Wings' by Little Mix.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli each chose to save Robinson, with head judge Len Goodman agreeing that he would have done the same.
Meaden said of her time on the show: "I can't tell you. Strictly gave me a gift but the big gift that Strictly gave...
The Dragons' Den star is the fourth celebrity to leave the competition, following Julien Macdonald's departure last week.
Casualty's Patrick Robinson and his partner Anya Garnis found themselves in the bottom two with Meaden and Robin Windsor, after the judges' scores and viewers' votes were combined.
The two couples repeated their dances to fight to stay in the competition, with Meaden and Windsor performing a Viennese waltz to 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World' by James Brown. Robinson and Garnis performed their salsa to 'Wings' by Little Mix.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli each chose to save Robinson, with head judge Len Goodman agreeing that he would have done the same.
Meaden said of her time on the show: "I can't tell you. Strictly gave me a gift but the big gift that Strictly gave...
- 10/27/2013
- Digital Spy
Deborah Meaden and her partner Robin Windsor were eliminated from 'Strictly Come Dancing' tonight (27.10.13). The 'Dragon's Den' star, 54, put on a brave face after losing a dance-off against an injured Patrick Robinson. The judges unanimously decided to save the 'Casualty' actor and his partner Anya Garnis after Deborah failed to impress the judges with her Viennese Waltz. Craig Revel Horwood said: ''I would like to save the couple who both did the best dancing in the dance off tonight and that couple is Patrick and Anya.'' Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli agreed with his decision before Len Goodman added that he would...
- 10/24/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Birthday shoutouts go to Nate Berkus (above, with fiance Jeremiah Brent), who is 42, Bryan Singer is 48, Matthew Settle is 44, and the faboo Cassandra Peterson is 62.
The Goop is about to hit the fan.
You can stream the entire Cher album Closer To The Truth at Amazon.
Here is the official DVD trailer for Showgirls 2: Penny’s From Heaven, which follows the adventures of superfluous Showgirls character Penny. It stars Showgirls actors Rena Riffel, Glenn Plummer, Dewey Weber, Greg Travis, as well as … Peter Stickles!
Oyster Mag talks to Frank Ocean, who loses some of his clothes.
Below you can see Episode One of Takei’s Take, looking at Google Glass.
Ben Cohen apparently wanted to be paired with Robin Windsor for Strictly Come Dancing Think of the possibilities.
Here’s your Tasty Two For Tuesday With Matt Bomer. One more trip to Fashion Week.
And here’s The Weekly...
The Goop is about to hit the fan.
You can stream the entire Cher album Closer To The Truth at Amazon.
Here is the official DVD trailer for Showgirls 2: Penny’s From Heaven, which follows the adventures of superfluous Showgirls character Penny. It stars Showgirls actors Rena Riffel, Glenn Plummer, Dewey Weber, Greg Travis, as well as … Peter Stickles!
Oyster Mag talks to Frank Ocean, who loses some of his clothes.
Below you can see Episode One of Takei’s Take, looking at Google Glass.
Ben Cohen apparently wanted to be paired with Robin Windsor for Strictly Come Dancing Think of the possibilities.
Here’s your Tasty Two For Tuesday With Matt Bomer. One more trip to Fashion Week.
And here’s The Weekly...
- 9/17/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
I Do examines Doma and binational couples, Vice President Biden calls gay rights the human rights of our generation, André Leon Talley argues with Russell Simmons
Our long period of uncertainty is over, and we now know that Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus have ended their engagement. Speculation reached a fever point this weekend when folks noticed she had unfollowed him on Twitter, which we all know if a bigger sign than her sending back the ring. Now we can begin the grieving process.
You’re probably going to waste half your day uploading an image to Philips where you can then try out different patterns of facial hair. Apologize to your boss for me. As for me, I look pretty good with the “Short Beard.”
At least thirteen people are dead after a shooter opened fire in the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. The shooter was a former...
Our long period of uncertainty is over, and we now know that Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus have ended their engagement. Speculation reached a fever point this weekend when folks noticed she had unfollowed him on Twitter, which we all know if a bigger sign than her sending back the ring. Now we can begin the grieving process.
You’re probably going to waste half your day uploading an image to Philips where you can then try out different patterns of facial hair. Apologize to your boss for me. As for me, I look pretty good with the “Short Beard.”
At least thirteen people are dead after a shooter opened fire in the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. The shooter was a former...
- 9/17/2013
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Strictly Come Dancing series 11 launched with a glitzy opening episode tonight (September 7), which featured this year's 15 celebrities getting partnered up with professional dancers.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly helped match up this year's celebrity dancers, who also performed a group routine together for the first time.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was the first celeb to get partnered up, teaming with Strictly bad boy Brendan Cole. Rachel Riley was treated to the Countdown theme music before finding out that she would be dancing with two-time finalist Pasha Kovalev.
Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden will be tamed by Robin Windsor and Peter Crouch's wife Abbey Clancy has been teamed with new Strictly pro Aljaz Skorjanec.
Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson had the most dramatic reacation of the night, pretending to fall on the floor in shock when it was revealed that he would be dancing with Ola Jordan.
The 15 celebrity and pro pairings...
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly helped match up this year's celebrity dancers, who also performed a group routine together for the first time.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was the first celeb to get partnered up, teaming with Strictly bad boy Brendan Cole. Rachel Riley was treated to the Countdown theme music before finding out that she would be dancing with two-time finalist Pasha Kovalev.
Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden will be tamed by Robin Windsor and Peter Crouch's wife Abbey Clancy has been teamed with new Strictly pro Aljaz Skorjanec.
Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson had the most dramatic reacation of the night, pretending to fall on the floor in shock when it was revealed that he would be dancing with Ola Jordan.
The 15 celebrity and pro pairings...
- 9/7/2013
- Digital Spy
The full Strictly Come Dancing series 11 trailer has been released, featuring all 15 of this year's celebrities.
Watch the new full trailer for Strictly Come Dancing:
Abbey Clancy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Ben Cohen are among the stars that appear open-mouthed in the promo as they watch the show's professional dancers performing mind-blowing moves on the dancefloor.
Strictly launches this Saturday (September 7) at 6.50pm on BBC One.
Jessie J and Rod Stewart are the special musical guest performers, while last year's series champions Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will also return for a special performance.
This year's pro dancers include five new faces - Anya Garnis, Iveta Lukosiute, Janette Manrara, Kevin Clifton and Aljaz Skorjanec - while Ola and James Jordan, Brendan Cole, Anton du Beke, Kristina Rihanoff, Robin Windsor, Karen Hauer and Aliona Vilani all return.
Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell all return to this year's judging panel.
Watch the new full trailer for Strictly Come Dancing:
Abbey Clancy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Ben Cohen are among the stars that appear open-mouthed in the promo as they watch the show's professional dancers performing mind-blowing moves on the dancefloor.
Strictly launches this Saturday (September 7) at 6.50pm on BBC One.
Jessie J and Rod Stewart are the special musical guest performers, while last year's series champions Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will also return for a special performance.
This year's pro dancers include five new faces - Anya Garnis, Iveta Lukosiute, Janette Manrara, Kevin Clifton and Aljaz Skorjanec - while Ola and James Jordan, Brendan Cole, Anton du Beke, Kristina Rihanoff, Robin Windsor, Karen Hauer and Aliona Vilani all return.
Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell all return to this year's judging panel.
- 9/4/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing has officially unveiled its 2013 lineup of celebrities.
15 celebrities, including a former Bond girl, stars of Hollyoaks, Coronation Street and Casualty, and superstars from the world of rugby and golf are among this year's competitors.
Leading the lineup of famous faces on the dancefloor are BBC Breakfast's Susanna Reid, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Rugby World Cup winner Ben Cohen.
Other stars shaking their stuff for the public will include soaps trio Ashley Taylor Dawson (Hollyoaks), Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street) and Patrick Robinson (Casualty).
Waterloo Road actor Mark Benton and one half of the Hairy Bikers Dave Myers will also be aiming to impress with their best silky moves.
Countdown's Rachel Riley and model Abbey Clancy will be bringing some glamour to BBC One on Saturday nights, while fashion designer Julien Macdonald will also be hoping to showcase some glittery costumes.
Some of the more...
15 celebrities, including a former Bond girl, stars of Hollyoaks, Coronation Street and Casualty, and superstars from the world of rugby and golf are among this year's competitors.
Leading the lineup of famous faces on the dancefloor are BBC Breakfast's Susanna Reid, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Rugby World Cup winner Ben Cohen.
Other stars shaking their stuff for the public will include soaps trio Ashley Taylor Dawson (Hollyoaks), Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street) and Patrick Robinson (Casualty).
Waterloo Road actor Mark Benton and one half of the Hairy Bikers Dave Myers will also be aiming to impress with their best silky moves.
Countdown's Rachel Riley and model Abbey Clancy will be bringing some glamour to BBC One on Saturday nights, while fashion designer Julien Macdonald will also be hoping to showcase some glittery costumes.
Some of the more...
- 9/2/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing will have 15 celebrities in its 11th series, and the professional dancers who will be teaching them have now all been confirmed.
Newcomer Anya Garnis is the final name to be added to the lineup of pros for the ballroom dance competition.
Returning to the show from last year are Brendan Cole, Anton du Beke, James Jordan, Robin Windsor, Artem Chigvintsev, Pasha Kovalev, Ola Jordan, Kristina Rhianoff, Natalie Lowe and Karen Hauer.
Joining the pros are Russian dancer Garnis, Janette Manrara, Iveta Lukosiute, Aljaz Skorjanec and Kevin Clifton.
Full details on the Strictly newcomers:
Anya Garnis:
Russian-born Latin dancer, who began her career aged 10.
Partners Strictly's Pasha Kovalev.
Us Open Ballroom Championship finalist.
So You Think You Can Dance star.
TV appearances on True Blood and Bones.
Janette Manrara
Has performed with J-Lo.
Danced at the Oscars.
Principle dancer in the TV series and the live tour of Glee.
Newcomer Anya Garnis is the final name to be added to the lineup of pros for the ballroom dance competition.
Returning to the show from last year are Brendan Cole, Anton du Beke, James Jordan, Robin Windsor, Artem Chigvintsev, Pasha Kovalev, Ola Jordan, Kristina Rhianoff, Natalie Lowe and Karen Hauer.
Joining the pros are Russian dancer Garnis, Janette Manrara, Iveta Lukosiute, Aljaz Skorjanec and Kevin Clifton.
Full details on the Strictly newcomers:
Anya Garnis:
Russian-born Latin dancer, who began her career aged 10.
Partners Strictly's Pasha Kovalev.
Us Open Ballroom Championship finalist.
So You Think You Can Dance star.
TV appearances on True Blood and Bones.
Janette Manrara
Has performed with J-Lo.
Danced at the Oscars.
Principle dancer in the TV series and the live tour of Glee.
- 8/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's pro lineup for the upcoming 11th series is starting to take shape with a handful of new faces confirmed for the dance show.
It was previously announced that pro favourites Aliona Vilani, Vincent Simone, Flavia Cacace, and Erin Boag would not be returning to the show and four new dancers have now been unveiled by the BBC.
Iveta Lukosiute, who appeared on last year's show with Johnny Ball when Aliona Vilani was injured, Aljaž Skorjanec and Janette Manrara will all be partnering up with celebrities on the BBC dancefloor.
Janette and Aljaz are stars of the theatre dance show Burn The Floor. Aljaž hails from Slovenia and is a national champion in ballroom and Latin. Janette made her name in the Us, appearing on So You Think You Can Dance and Glee.
Kevin Clifton, the fiancé of fellow Strictly pro Karen Hauer, will also be performing on this year's show.
It was previously announced that pro favourites Aliona Vilani, Vincent Simone, Flavia Cacace, and Erin Boag would not be returning to the show and four new dancers have now been unveiled by the BBC.
Iveta Lukosiute, who appeared on last year's show with Johnny Ball when Aliona Vilani was injured, Aljaž Skorjanec and Janette Manrara will all be partnering up with celebrities on the BBC dancefloor.
Janette and Aljaz are stars of the theatre dance show Burn The Floor. Aljaž hails from Slovenia and is a national champion in ballroom and Latin. Janette made her name in the Us, appearing on So You Think You Can Dance and Glee.
Kevin Clifton, the fiancé of fellow Strictly pro Karen Hauer, will also be performing on this year's show.
- 8/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Steve Carell has hosted a special advanced screening of his new film Despicable Me 2 for children living with cancer.
The actor, who voices reformed villain Gru in the computer animated movie, helped 20 young patients become celebrities for a day at The Little Star Awards party held in Leicester Square's Empire cinema.
"I'm delighted to be here to attend the Little Star Awards party to celebrate the bravery and courage of children who have undergone such a gruelling time at a young age," he said.
"These amazing children are an inspiration in how they have coped with their cancer diagnosis and it is truly my pleasure to be able to be here to see the children being presented with their special awards.
"Anything that helps the children and their families at this difficult time gets my full support and it's an honour to be involved with such a wonderful campaign.
The actor, who voices reformed villain Gru in the computer animated movie, helped 20 young patients become celebrities for a day at The Little Star Awards party held in Leicester Square's Empire cinema.
"I'm delighted to be here to attend the Little Star Awards party to celebrate the bravery and courage of children who have undergone such a gruelling time at a young age," he said.
"These amazing children are an inspiration in how they have coped with their cancer diagnosis and it is truly my pleasure to be able to be here to see the children being presented with their special awards.
"Anything that helps the children and their families at this difficult time gets my full support and it's an honour to be involved with such a wonderful campaign.
- 6/20/2013
- Digital Spy
We've endured enjoyed the past nine weeks of skating mayhem and tonight, hardy viewers, we've reached the Dancing on Ice final!
As Jason prepares to pack up his put-downs and Torvill and Dean return to whatever it is they do when this isn't on, Matt Lapinskas, Beth Tweddle and Luke Campbell are going for victory.
With a Showcase routine, a Bolero performance and a returning skaters' medley (hooray!) to smash, Digital Spy will be following all of the action. So join us, and get the pizzas in, as it's going to be a good one...
21:00Thanks so much for joining Digital Spy for the past ten weeks - it's been an icy blast. Goodnight, everyone!
20:59So massive congrats to Beth, who looked pretty pleased to take the trophy! Less could be said for Matt who was clearly pretty narked, as was judge Jason. As the camera cut to...
As Jason prepares to pack up his put-downs and Torvill and Dean return to whatever it is they do when this isn't on, Matt Lapinskas, Beth Tweddle and Luke Campbell are going for victory.
With a Showcase routine, a Bolero performance and a returning skaters' medley (hooray!) to smash, Digital Spy will be following all of the action. So join us, and get the pizzas in, as it's going to be a good one...
21:00Thanks so much for joining Digital Spy for the past ten weeks - it's been an icy blast. Goodnight, everyone!
20:59So massive congrats to Beth, who looked pretty pleased to take the trophy! Less could be said for Matt who was clearly pretty narked, as was judge Jason. As the camera cut to...
- 3/10/2013
- Digital Spy
Gok Wan and former X Factor stars Kye Sones and Melanie Masson were among the guests at Wicked's media night last night (December 20). The hit musical celebrated its brand new London cast at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, with former Emmerdale star Ben Freeman taking on the role of Fiyero.
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor, Merlin's Bradley James and MTV star Laura Whitmore (more)...
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor, Merlin's Bradley James and MTV star Laura Whitmore (more)...
- 12/21/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley has become the tenth celebrity to be voted out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The actress and her professional dance partner Robin Windsor left the competition at the semi-final stage after finishing in the bottom two alongside Denise Van Outen and James Jordan. Both couples performed their highest-scoring dance from Saturday night in the dance-off, with Riley and Windsor performing an American smooth routine to 'All That Jazz', while Van Outen and Jordan did the tango to 'Roxanne' by The Police. After two standing ovations, the judges delivered their verdict, with Craig Revel Horwood choosing to save Denise Van Outen, saying: "Purely based on technique, Denise and James." Darcey Bussell said: "This is so hard but, yes, technically, the ones I'm going to save are Denise and James." (more)...
- 12/16/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Eliminated Strictly Come Dancing contestant Richard Arnold has said that he wants to see Lisa Riley win this year's competition. Riley and her professional partner Robin Windsor have achieved the highest scores in this year's competition so far for their foxtrot and cha cha cha. They picked up 32 out of a possible 40 points on Saturday's (November 17) performance show at Wembley for a samba set to 'Car Wash' by Rose Royce. "Michael Vaughan and I have enjoyed a very healthy and hearty bromance - he's fantastic," Daybreak showbiz editor Arnold told The Sun. "But I'd love to see Lisa raise the trophy - she's an incredible person. "She's had a terrible year with her mum passing away, but the way the nation have taken her to their hearts is (more)...
- 11/19/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley is rehearsing with Artem Chigvintsev on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The former 'Emmerdale' actress has been training with the professional dancer ahead of Saturday night's (17.11.12) live show at Wembley Arena after her regular partner Robin Windsor was struck down with a ''nasty'' stomach bug thought to be the norovirus, which can cause sickness, diarrhoea and stomach pains. She wrote on her twitter account: ''Thank you so much to @artemchigvintse for helping me today he's a sweetheart! I do hope my @Robinwindsor can come back! Miss him tonsandtons (sic)'' Artem - who was partnered with Fern Britton until the pair were...
- 11/15/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Lisa Riley has revealed that she has noticed a weight loss since appearing on the show. The actress explained that she suffered a wardrobe malfunction while in training with partner Robin Windsor. "I've not done Strictly to lose weight but with all the training it just falls off you," she is quoted as saying in The Sun. "I was rehearsing the Viennese waltz and my trousers fell down." Show insiders have also revealed that her weekly weight loss is causing issues (more)...
- 11/8/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing star Lisa Riley has revealed that she was desperate not to become the show's 'joke contestant' due to her weight. The ex-Emmerdale actress, who is partnered with Robin Windsor, said that she joined the BBC ballroom contest to give plus-size women "courage" to flaunt their sexuality. "I knew exactly what people were thinking when I came on stage - 'Here's the joker'," the Daily Mail quotes her as saying. "But from the moment I was first asked to take part I was adamant I didn't want to be that person. "What I wanted to show was that it was okay for someone like me to do a competition like this, to dress in sexy clothes and have fun. There are so many judgements about larger women, even though there are a lot of us. "People think we're lazy, that we (more)...
- 11/5/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley has posed for a new photoshoot where she joked that she looks like a "pregnant Beyoncé". The TV presenter has impressed on Strictly Come Dancing in recent weeks alongside dance partner Robin Windsor, and revealed that she has dropped three dress sizes in the process. The 36-year-old told Heat that the sexy photoshoot was her chance to "be Beyoncé for the day", before qualifying that by joking: "Well, Beyoncé pregnant. Or Beyoncé after she's eaten all the pies." Putting jokes aside, she reiterated that she is (more)...
- 10/23/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing star Lisa Riley has confessed that she feels like a "princess" on the show. The actress impressed the judges with her routine over the weekend, topping the leaderboard with partner Robin Windsor after performing the Cha Cha to 'Think'. "I finally feel like a princess for the first time in my life. Nobody can explain how I feel right now. I spend my life playing m****rs and all of a sudden I feel like I'm in Dynasty," Riley told The Sun. "The glam squad make you feel like a million dollars and the response I've had has been overwhelming. My fears have been conquered. "I never (more)...
- 10/8/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor topped the 'Strictly Come Dancing' leaderboard last night (06.10.12). The former 'Emmerdale' actress and her professional partner scored a staggering first week score of 30 for their lively cha-cha which saw them become the first couple to have the female lift the male. Hard-to-please judge Craig Revel Horwood said simply: ''Three words darling, you can dance!'' Len Goodman added: ''You're a funky monkey I'm telling you. You were like a fizzy bottle of cola.'' And Lisa wasn't the only celebrity to impress the judges, with Girls Aloud beauty Kimberley Walsh earning 28 points for her show-opening routine with professional...
- 10/7/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor topped the 'Strictly Come Dancing' leaderboard last night (06.10.12). The former 'Emmerdale' actress and her professional partner scored a staggering first week score of 30 for their lively cha-cha which saw them become the first couple to have the female lift the male. Hard-to-please judge Craig Revel Horwood said simply: ''Three words darling, you can dance!'' Len Goodman added: ''You're a funky monkey I'm telling you. You were like a fizzy bottle of cola.'' And Lisa wasn't the only celebrity to impress the judges, with Girls Aloud beauty Kimberley Walsh earning 28 points for her show-opening routine with professional...
- 10/4/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing star Lisa Riley has claimed that her pole dancing skills secured her a position on the show. The ex-Emmerdale actress, who is paired with Robin Windsor, suggested that she had impressed producers by mastering sexy moves for a recent stage appearance. "I did a play that involved a pole dancing scene this year and I think one of the Strictly producers saw it, so I got the call," she told the Radio Times. "I was a bit nervous because all the dancers are so dinky and, well, I'm not." Riley also admitted to being apprehensive (more)...
- 9/25/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley is struggling with her early starts on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The former 'Emmerdale' actress - who is teamed with professional Robin Windsor on the show - is undertaking a full day of training today (21.09.12) in preparation for the programme, and is concerned she will not be able to keep up. Writing on twitter, Lisa said: ''Full day training today in manchester I really hope @Robinwindsorwill be gentle on me I am tired today! I don't want to see ''bad bobby'' xx ''@Robinwindsor I Need coffee! Please be gentle with me until I wake up properly please! Lets start with Reading...
- 9/21/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
The pairings for this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed on tonight's premiere. The professional dancers opened the show with a choreographed dance around BBC Television Centre, with special appearances from Bruce Forsyth, Tess Daly, Craig Horwood and new judge Darcey Bussell. Ballerina Bussell also performed an American Smooth-inspired routine with professional dancer Ian Waite, and popstar Mika also made a special appearance accompanied by the Strictly pros. The pairings for the 2012 series are as follows: Colin Salmon and Kristina Rihanoff
Dani Harmer and Vincent Simone
Denise Van Outen and James Jordan
Fern Britton and Artem Chigvintsev
Jerry Hall and Anton Du Beke
Johnny Ball and Aliona Vilani
Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev
Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor (more)...
Dani Harmer and Vincent Simone
Denise Van Outen and James Jordan
Fern Britton and Artem Chigvintsev
Jerry Hall and Anton Du Beke
Johnny Ball and Aliona Vilani
Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev
Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor (more)...
- 9/15/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- Digital Spy
Russell Grant will take centre stage in a pro routine in the Strictly Come Dancing final, it has been revealed. The TV astrologer, who was one of the most popular contestants on this year's show, will perform with pros Artem Chigvintsev, Robin Windsor and Anton du Beke, reports The Sun. Grant will apparently be lifted aloft by the trio, before later being swung around by fellow returning celebrities Rory Bremner and Robbie Savage. The '80s TV star's previous highlights on the show included an (more)...
- 12/16/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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