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
In the desert days before Charlie bit anyone’s finger and that baby panda sneezed its way into our hearts, there was scant opportunity to see funny home videos. Video recording equipment was strictly a luxury item. Even if your town had a Rumbelows, it would set you back roughly the price of an Austin Allegro Estate to buy a camcorder only slightly smaller than an Austin Allegro Estate.
All of which meant that back then, the only way to see a toddler accidentally tip their nan into a pond, or a drunken man fall foul of an attempt to ride his son’s BMX up an improvised garden ramp was to be there in person.
You’d hear tales. Playground talk about the pantomime horse that skidded off the school stage, or the wildlife park monkey who stole some auntie’s sunglasses. A schoolmate might come back from the...
All of which meant that back then, the only way to see a toddler accidentally tip their nan into a pond, or a drunken man fall foul of an attempt to ride his son’s BMX up an improvised garden ramp was to be there in person.
You’d hear tales. Playground talk about the pantomime horse that skidded off the school stage, or the wildlife park monkey who stole some auntie’s sunglasses. A schoolmate might come back from the...
- 2/22/2023
- by Jbindeck2015
- Den of Geek
You’ve Been Framed has reportedly been axed after 33 years on air.
The long-running ITV show, which compiled home videos of accidents and funny moments, was launched in 1990. Jeremy Beadle was the original narrator.
Most recently, comedian Harry Hill was serving as presenter, fronting 341 of 701 episodes.
As reported by The Sun, the series – which once attracted 15 million people in its prime – is coming to an end.
An insider told the publication: “The fact that You’ve Been Framed has been shelved is a sad sign of the times.”
They continued: “It’s a different world to Jeremy Beadle’s heyday. Why would viewers tune in to a show featuring funny videos when they could see the same sort of thing on the internet?
“Silly clips are hugely popular on social media and the right video can go viral. There’s a thrill in achieving that – even though you don’t...
The long-running ITV show, which compiled home videos of accidents and funny moments, was launched in 1990. Jeremy Beadle was the original narrator.
Most recently, comedian Harry Hill was serving as presenter, fronting 341 of 701 episodes.
As reported by The Sun, the series – which once attracted 15 million people in its prime – is coming to an end.
An insider told the publication: “The fact that You’ve Been Framed has been shelved is a sad sign of the times.”
They continued: “It’s a different world to Jeremy Beadle’s heyday. Why would viewers tune in to a show featuring funny videos when they could see the same sort of thing on the internet?
“Silly clips are hugely popular on social media and the right video can go viral. There’s a thrill in achieving that – even though you don’t...
- 2/22/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Brotherly love is tested to the limit on this week's episode of Keep It In The Family, as Jedward face off against each other in an attempt to avoid a dunking.
The twins do their best to persuade a young contestant to spare them from a short fall into a tank of water in a new clip from the ITV show.
One of the singers tries to sell a trip to a safari park, while the other bigs up a spin on the London Eye.
This week's show also sees host Bradley Walsh look on as Jason Gardiner and Lisa Riley take a plunge.
Keep It In The Family continues on Saturday at 7pm on ITV.
Elsewhere, Jedward gave some surprisingly blunt - and unsurprisingly daft - answers in a Digital Spy '60 Seconds' interview recently.
Watch the interview below:...
The twins do their best to persuade a young contestant to spare them from a short fall into a tank of water in a new clip from the ITV show.
One of the singers tries to sell a trip to a safari park, while the other bigs up a spin on the London Eye.
This week's show also sees host Bradley Walsh look on as Jason Gardiner and Lisa Riley take a plunge.
Keep It In The Family continues on Saturday at 7pm on ITV.
Elsewhere, Jedward gave some surprisingly blunt - and unsurprisingly daft - answers in a Digital Spy '60 Seconds' interview recently.
Watch the interview below:...
- 9/10/2015
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street' actor Antony Cotton is desperate to appear on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 39-year-old star - who has played factory worker Sean Tully on the soap for 12 years - has reportedly been begging ITV bosses to let him appear on the BBC celebrity dance contest despite him still being under contract. However, insiders claim 'Corrie' bosses could make a special exception for Antony, who has been a massive fan of the show for years and even supported his close pal Lisa Riley as she took part in 2012. A source said: ''Antony would be fabulous on 'Strictly' and would be a...
- 6/8/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Len Goodman is to join the Strictly Come Dancing live tour as a guest judge next week.
The head judge will appear at London's O2 on February 7 and 8, alongside his colleague Craig Revel Horwood and former winners Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup.
Meanwhile, former contestant Lisa Riley will guest host the matinee and evening shows on February 8.
Goodman said: "I am very much looking forward to getting behind the judges' desk with Craig, Tom and Camilla while the tour is at The O2. The Strictly Come Dancing live tour is great fun for all the family and I can't wait to be back."
Riley added: "I'm really looking forward to continuing my Strictly journey and I'm thrilled to have been asked to once again host the Strictly tour at The O2. I can't wait to get back out on that dance floor with the stars of this amazing tour and...
The head judge will appear at London's O2 on February 7 and 8, alongside his colleague Craig Revel Horwood and former winners Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup.
Meanwhile, former contestant Lisa Riley will guest host the matinee and evening shows on February 8.
Goodman said: "I am very much looking forward to getting behind the judges' desk with Craig, Tom and Camilla while the tour is at The O2. The Strictly Come Dancing live tour is great fun for all the family and I can't wait to be back."
Riley added: "I'm really looking forward to continuing my Strictly journey and I'm thrilled to have been asked to once again host the Strictly tour at The O2. I can't wait to get back out on that dance floor with the stars of this amazing tour and...
- 1/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith has won the all-star Strictly Come Dancing 2014 Christmas Special.
The 2012 champion and his partner Aliona Vilani earned a perfect score of 40 points from the judges for their quickstep to 'Jingle Bells'.
"It's a nice present, I am not going to lie!" said the gymnast. "We've had such a fun time, although the first week of rehearsals was hard.
"But since then we have just been chilling out, laughing and giggling, messing around on the dance floor, it's been really good fun."
Sophie Ellis Bextor, Lisa Riley, Rachel Stevens, Chris Hollins and Russell Grant completed the lineup of celebrity contestants from previous series.
Sir Bruce Forsyth also returned to the Strictly ballroom alongside Tess Daly to host this year's Christmas Special.
After watching all the dances, the studio audience cast their votes for their favourite couple.
The audience's vote was then combined with the judges scores to...
The 2012 champion and his partner Aliona Vilani earned a perfect score of 40 points from the judges for their quickstep to 'Jingle Bells'.
"It's a nice present, I am not going to lie!" said the gymnast. "We've had such a fun time, although the first week of rehearsals was hard.
"But since then we have just been chilling out, laughing and giggling, messing around on the dance floor, it's been really good fun."
Sophie Ellis Bextor, Lisa Riley, Rachel Stevens, Chris Hollins and Russell Grant completed the lineup of celebrity contestants from previous series.
Sir Bruce Forsyth also returned to the Strictly ballroom alongside Tess Daly to host this year's Christmas Special.
After watching all the dances, the studio audience cast their votes for their favourite couple.
The audience's vote was then combined with the judges scores to...
- 12/25/2014
- 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
Strictly Come Dancing's Alison Hammond has revealed that Lisa Riley inspired her to take part in the show.
The This Morning presenter said that the former Emmerdale star's success on the BBC show gave her the confidence to dance in front of the nation.
Asked if she had watched videos of dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec and 2013 winner Abbey Clancy performing together, Hammond replied: "Not once. If I watch anybody, I watch Lisa Riley and no-one else.
"I always watch what her tango was or her cha cha, because she's similar build to me and I like to see how she did it.
"I would probably never have done Strictly unless I'd seen Lisa Riley do it," she added. "She totally inspired me to do it. I think she's brilliant."
Wary of looking "silly", Hammond also said that she and partner Skorjanec take their training very seriously.
"We do take it seriously,...
The This Morning presenter said that the former Emmerdale star's success on the BBC show gave her the confidence to dance in front of the nation.
Asked if she had watched videos of dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec and 2013 winner Abbey Clancy performing together, Hammond replied: "Not once. If I watch anybody, I watch Lisa Riley and no-one else.
"I always watch what her tango was or her cha cha, because she's similar build to me and I like to see how she did it.
"I would probably never have done Strictly unless I'd seen Lisa Riley do it," she added. "She totally inspired me to do it. I think she's brilliant."
Wary of looking "silly", Hammond also said that she and partner Skorjanec take their training very seriously.
"We do take it seriously,...
- 10/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Friday night's Strictly opener got off to a dazzling start with the great (Pixie Lott, Jake Wood and Caroline Flack) and the not-so-great (Scott Mills) providing us with excitement, drama and a few laughs.
This evening, the remaining nine celebrities hit the dance floor for the first time with their pro partners. Frankie Bridge, Thom Evans, Simon Webbe and Gregg 'Buttery Biscuit Base' Wallace are among those hoping to impress us with their cha chas, jives and waltzes.
20:27So that's all folks. Time for a breather and a chance to look back at all my dreadful spelling and grammar during the evening. Apologies for that! It's been lovely working on Strictly again. Please let us know who you think was the best in the comments below.
20:26Looking back at all the dances now, Mark Wright's performance is looking more impressive than most. Especially considering his personality is...
This evening, the remaining nine celebrities hit the dance floor for the first time with their pro partners. Frankie Bridge, Thom Evans, Simon Webbe and Gregg 'Buttery Biscuit Base' Wallace are among those hoping to impress us with their cha chas, jives and waltzes.
20:27So that's all folks. Time for a breather and a chance to look back at all my dreadful spelling and grammar during the evening. Apologies for that! It's been lovely working on Strictly again. Please let us know who you think was the best in the comments below.
20:26Looking back at all the dances now, Mark Wright's performance is looking more impressive than most. Especially considering his personality is...
- 9/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Friday night's Strictly opener got off to a dazzling start with the great (Pixie Lott, Jake Wood and Caroline Flack) and the not-so-great (Scott Mills) providing us with excitement, drama and a few laughs.
This evening, the remaining nine celebrities hit the dance floor for the first time with their pro partners. Frankie Bridge, Thom Evans, Simon Webbe and Gregg 'Buttery Biscuit Base' Wallace are among those hoping to impress us with their cha chas, jives and waltzes.
19:27Right, next up. It's Steve Backshall (nope, we're still not sure either) and Ola. Nobody mention James Jordan. The man who must not be mentioned.
19:26"You're my type of woman, big, bold and bouncy." Steady on Len Goodman you filth bag. "You're good in the morning, but you're fantastic at night," he adds. Bloody hell, what is this sauciness. I think that's vomit in the back of my mouth.
19:...
This evening, the remaining nine celebrities hit the dance floor for the first time with their pro partners. Frankie Bridge, Thom Evans, Simon Webbe and Gregg 'Buttery Biscuit Base' Wallace are among those hoping to impress us with their cha chas, jives and waltzes.
19:27Right, next up. It's Steve Backshall (nope, we're still not sure either) and Ola. Nobody mention James Jordan. The man who must not be mentioned.
19:26"You're my type of woman, big, bold and bouncy." Steady on Len Goodman you filth bag. "You're good in the morning, but you're fantastic at night," he adds. Bloody hell, what is this sauciness. I think that's vomit in the back of my mouth.
19:...
- 9/27/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC Daytime has announced its new line-up, featuring programmes from stars such as Len Goodman, Margaret Mountford and Shane Richie.
Unveiling a variety of shows from a number of different genres, BBC Daytime controller Damian Cavanagh praised the "rich mix of brand new programming".
Drama
New drama The Coroner - which follows a solicitor returning to her seaside hometown to work as the coroner after a messy marriage break-up - will join returning shows Father Brown and Wpc 56, which are both back for their third series.
Moving On, the acclaimed Jimmy McGovern drama, is back for a sixth series with new stars such as Hayley Mills, Lisa Riley and Peter Egan. Doctors also promises the arrival of a new nurse, goodbyes to familiar faces, a Halloween ghost story and a Christmas wedding.
Factual
Celebrity chef James Martin will head a campaign to bring communities together with his new show Meet The Street,...
Unveiling a variety of shows from a number of different genres, BBC Daytime controller Damian Cavanagh praised the "rich mix of brand new programming".
Drama
New drama The Coroner - which follows a solicitor returning to her seaside hometown to work as the coroner after a messy marriage break-up - will join returning shows Father Brown and Wpc 56, which are both back for their third series.
Moving On, the acclaimed Jimmy McGovern drama, is back for a sixth series with new stars such as Hayley Mills, Lisa Riley and Peter Egan. Doctors also promises the arrival of a new nurse, goodbyes to familiar faces, a Halloween ghost story and a Christmas wedding.
Factual
Celebrity chef James Martin will head a campaign to bring communities together with his new show Meet The Street,...
- 8/14/2014
- Digital Spy
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
The stars of Waterloo Road, both past and present, have paid tribute to the show after confirmation that it will end in 2015.
The BBC announced earlier today (April 2) that the long-running school drama will conclude with its tenth series.
Cast members from the show's nine series so far have taken to Twitter to praise the show for its championing of young talent ahead of the final series, which will begin later this year.
Waterloo Road axe: Is it the right decision? - Have your say
Take a look at some of the reactions below:
Laurie Brett (plays Christine Mulgrew)
It's been an amazing few years on @WaterlooRoad love my Wr family.Cant wait to film Christine's final 10 eps. The final eps will be fab!! Xx
— Laurie Brett (@LauriebrettX) April 2, 2014
Lisa Riley (played guest/recurring character Tina Allen)
So sad @WaterlooRoad is finishing I am so proud to have been...
The BBC announced earlier today (April 2) that the long-running school drama will conclude with its tenth series.
Cast members from the show's nine series so far have taken to Twitter to praise the show for its championing of young talent ahead of the final series, which will begin later this year.
Waterloo Road axe: Is it the right decision? - Have your say
Take a look at some of the reactions below:
Laurie Brett (plays Christine Mulgrew)
It's been an amazing few years on @WaterlooRoad love my Wr family.Cant wait to film Christine's final 10 eps. The final eps will be fab!! Xx
— Laurie Brett (@LauriebrettX) April 2, 2014
Lisa Riley (played guest/recurring character Tina Allen)
So sad @WaterlooRoad is finishing I am so proud to have been...
- 4/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Pop singer Pixie Lott takes a break from recording her new album to star in the latest episode of Inspector George Gently this week.
Watch Lott on the set of the crime drama:
The 'Mama Do' singer plays a holiday camp performer who ends up being the centre of an investigation for Gently and John Bacchus.
Lott described her stint on the period crime drama as "fun" and revealed that her time on the show had inspired the "look and sound" of her upcoming self-titled third album.
Lee Boardman, Lisa Riley and Andrea Lowe also guest star in this week's episode.
Inspector George Gently airs on Thursday (February 13) at 8.30pm on BBC One.
Watch Lott on the set of the crime drama:
The 'Mama Do' singer plays a holiday camp performer who ends up being the centre of an investigation for Gently and John Bacchus.
Lott described her stint on the period crime drama as "fun" and revealed that her time on the show had inspired the "look and sound" of her upcoming self-titled third album.
Lee Boardman, Lisa Riley and Andrea Lowe also guest star in this week's episode.
Inspector George Gently airs on Thursday (February 13) at 8.30pm on BBC One.
- 2/10/2014
- Digital Spy
The full lineup for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2014 has been announced.
Abbey Clancy, Deborah Meaden, Susanna Reid and Nicky Byrne will join Ben Cohen, Natalie Gumede and Mark Benton for the arena event next year.
Each of this year's contestants taking part in the tour will be joined by their current professional partners, while Westlife's Byrne will be joined by professional dancer Karen Hauer, who he was paired with when he took part in the BBC One show in 2012.
Former contestant Lisa Riley - who reached the semi-final of the competition in 2012 - is hosting the tour in its seventh year, while judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood will be on board to give their verdicts on the performances.
Clancy said: "I'm having the time of my life on Strictly this year and I am so excited to be joining the 2014 tour.
"Dancing in...
Abbey Clancy, Deborah Meaden, Susanna Reid and Nicky Byrne will join Ben Cohen, Natalie Gumede and Mark Benton for the arena event next year.
Each of this year's contestants taking part in the tour will be joined by their current professional partners, while Westlife's Byrne will be joined by professional dancer Karen Hauer, who he was paired with when he took part in the BBC One show in 2012.
Former contestant Lisa Riley - who reached the semi-final of the competition in 2012 - is hosting the tour in its seventh year, while judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood will be on board to give their verdicts on the performances.
Clancy said: "I'm having the time of my life on Strictly this year and I am so excited to be joining the 2014 tour.
"Dancing in...
- 11/29/2013
- Digital Spy
Ben Cohen, Mark Benton and Natalie Gumede have been confirmed as the first stars to join the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2014.
The celebrities are set to appear in the show, which runs from January 17 to February 9.
Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli will also be present throughout the tour, while previous celebrity dancer Lisa Riley will be on hand to host.
Rugby player Cohen said: "I love to test myself and Strictly has certainly been a challenge, but I'm growing in confidence with every week that passes and I'm starting to feel at home on the dance floor now."
Former Coronation Street actress Gumede also shared her excitement, adding: "I'm having so much fun and I've learnt so much already, I just want the experience to last as long as possible. Dancing for all the fans who have voted to keep me in the show will be really special,...
The celebrities are set to appear in the show, which runs from January 17 to February 9.
Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli will also be present throughout the tour, while previous celebrity dancer Lisa Riley will be on hand to host.
Rugby player Cohen said: "I love to test myself and Strictly has certainly been a challenge, but I'm growing in confidence with every week that passes and I'm starting to feel at home on the dance floor now."
Former Coronation Street actress Gumede also shared her excitement, adding: "I'm having so much fun and I've learnt so much already, I just want the experience to last as long as possible. Dancing for all the fans who have voted to keep me in the show will be really special,...
- 11/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley has backed Mark Benton or Susanna Reid to win Strictly Come Dancing.
The actress - who reached the semi-finals of the 2012 series - said that the pair "put the hours in" on the BBC dancing competition.
> 'Strictly Come Dancing' week seven song list and dance styles revealed
She told Radio Times: "I do hope either Mark or Susanna do it, definitely. Susanna for the girls and Mark for the boys, completely.
"Remember I've done it and I know how it works. I watch it as a viewer even though on I'm on Takes Two and week after week you go, 'Ah, they've put the hours in' and I know that. So those two 100%."
Riley will serve as host on Strictly Come Dancing's 2014 arena tour, which kicks off in January.
However, she revealed that she wouldn't participate as a dancer even if she was given the opportunity.
The actress - who reached the semi-finals of the 2012 series - said that the pair "put the hours in" on the BBC dancing competition.
> 'Strictly Come Dancing' week seven song list and dance styles revealed
She told Radio Times: "I do hope either Mark or Susanna do it, definitely. Susanna for the girls and Mark for the boys, completely.
"Remember I've done it and I know how it works. I watch it as a viewer even though on I'm on Takes Two and week after week you go, 'Ah, they've put the hours in' and I know that. So those two 100%."
Riley will serve as host on Strictly Come Dancing's 2014 arena tour, which kicks off in January.
However, she revealed that she wouldn't participate as a dancer even if she was given the opportunity.
- 11/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley has joined the Strictly Come Dancing 2014 Live Arena Tour.
The former contestant - who reached the semi-final of the 2012 competition - will host the live shows in the new year.
The tour, which is now in its seventh year, sees celebrity dancers both past and present tour the country, alongside judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli.
On the announcement that she will be taking part in the 2014 tour, Riley said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be hosting the Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour 2014.
"I had a ball on last year's tour and was blown away by the amazing reception I got from the audiences across the country; I can't wait to go back on the road! See you in January!"
Details of the celebrities and professional dancers taking part will be announced in November.
The tour will kick off in Birmingham on January 17 before visiting Liverpool,...
The former contestant - who reached the semi-final of the 2012 competition - will host the live shows in the new year.
The tour, which is now in its seventh year, sees celebrity dancers both past and present tour the country, alongside judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli.
On the announcement that she will be taking part in the 2014 tour, Riley said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be hosting the Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour 2014.
"I had a ball on last year's tour and was blown away by the amazing reception I got from the audiences across the country; I can't wait to go back on the road! See you in January!"
Details of the celebrities and professional dancers taking part will be announced in November.
The tour will kick off in Birmingham on January 17 before visiting Liverpool,...
- 10/30/2013
- Digital Spy
BBC One has announced details of the Strictly Come Dancing 2013 premiere episode.
Jessie J and Rod Stewart will perform on the launch show, which airs on September 7 at 6.50pm. The live shows will begin later in the month.
Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will present this year's batch of celebrities, along with their professional partners.
2012 champions Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will also return to perform their Charleston.
Returning judges Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Darcey Bussell will also be on hand to greet the new celebrities.
Susanna Reid, Abbey Clancy, Countdown's Rachel Riley, Vanessa Feltz and golfer Tony Jacklin have been confirmed for this year's run.
Lisa Riley will also host a special behind-the-scenes red carpet show for BBC iPlayer and the Red Button.
The full Strictly lineup will be confirmed tonight (Monday, September 2) on The One Show.
Photo gallery - Strictly Come Dancing 2013 rumoured...
Jessie J and Rod Stewart will perform on the launch show, which airs on September 7 at 6.50pm. The live shows will begin later in the month.
Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will present this year's batch of celebrities, along with their professional partners.
2012 champions Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will also return to perform their Charleston.
Returning judges Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Darcey Bussell will also be on hand to greet the new celebrities.
Susanna Reid, Abbey Clancy, Countdown's Rachel Riley, Vanessa Feltz and golfer Tony Jacklin have been confirmed for this year's run.
Lisa Riley will also host a special behind-the-scenes red carpet show for BBC iPlayer and the Red Button.
The full Strictly lineup will be confirmed tonight (Monday, September 2) on The One Show.
Photo gallery - Strictly Come Dancing 2013 rumoured...
- 9/2/2013
- Digital Spy
BBC One has announced plans for a behind-the-scenes special for Strictly Come Dancing.
Lisa Riley will host the Strictly Red Carpet Exclusive programme, which will take viewers backstage as the 11th series launches in September.
The show will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button from Wednesday, September 4, the day after the red carpet launch.
Riley will interview the 2013 celebrity lineup and speak to the new professional dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, Anya Garnis, Iveta Lukosiute, Janette Manrara and Kevin Clifton.
The 20-minute special is part of the BBC's plans to bring exclusive content to the iPlayer service.
A total of 15 celebrities - eight women and seven men - will take part in the 11th series of Strictly.
Vanessa Feltz has been announced as the first celebrity to be involved in this year's run.
Strictly Come Dancing will launch on Saturday, September 7 on BBC One.
Strictly Come Dancing...
Lisa Riley will host the Strictly Red Carpet Exclusive programme, which will take viewers backstage as the 11th series launches in September.
The show will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button from Wednesday, September 4, the day after the red carpet launch.
Riley will interview the 2013 celebrity lineup and speak to the new professional dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, Anya Garnis, Iveta Lukosiute, Janette Manrara and Kevin Clifton.
The 20-minute special is part of the BBC's plans to bring exclusive content to the iPlayer service.
A total of 15 celebrities - eight women and seven men - will take part in the 11th series of Strictly.
Vanessa Feltz has been announced as the first celebrity to be involved in this year's run.
Strictly Come Dancing will launch on Saturday, September 7 on BBC One.
Strictly Come Dancing...
- 8/29/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing star Lisa Riley has signed a book deal with publishers Orion.
Riley's autobiography Never Judge A Book By Its Cover will be released in November.
The actress and presenter found fame in the '90s when she played Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale.
Riley went on to host You've Been Framed and starred in the TV series Fat Friends, before moving into stage productions of Calendar Girls and The Vagina Monologues.
Last year, she took part in Strictly Come Dancing and surprised the judges and viewers with her dance skills, ending up reaching the semi-finals and finishing fifth.
"To say that I'm excited about my book coming out would be a total understatement!" said Riley.
"After the roller coaster year that I have had I want to share my 'Life Story' up to now with everyone, and feel that as the girl next door (which is what I am!
Riley's autobiography Never Judge A Book By Its Cover will be released in November.
The actress and presenter found fame in the '90s when she played Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale.
Riley went on to host You've Been Framed and starred in the TV series Fat Friends, before moving into stage productions of Calendar Girls and The Vagina Monologues.
Last year, she took part in Strictly Come Dancing and surprised the judges and viewers with her dance skills, ending up reaching the semi-finals and finishing fifth.
"To say that I'm excited about my book coming out would be a total understatement!" said Riley.
"After the roller coaster year that I have had I want to share my 'Life Story' up to now with everyone, and feel that as the girl next door (which is what I am!
- 5/29/2013
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley has become a ''little minx'' since appearing on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The former 'Emmerdale' actress claims to have received more attention from men since she took part in the celebrity dance contest last year, and has been dating a guy for three months. She said: ''I've had loads more interest from men since I was on the show, which I adore. I'm a little minx now, which is brilliant. I have been going on a few dates and there's one romance that is going brilliantly. We've been dating for three months. ''I've been spending a lot more time in London recently...
- 4/19/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Lisa Riley has become a ''little minx'' since appearing on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The former 'Emmerdale' actress claims to have received more attention from men since she took part in the celebrity dance contest last year, and has been dating a guy for three months. She said: ''I've had loads more interest from men since I was on the show, which I adore. I'm a little minx now, which is brilliant. I have been going on a few dates and there's one romance that is going brilliantly. We've been dating for three months. ''I've been spending a lot more time in London recently...
- 4/19/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Lisa Riley has revealed that appearing on Strictly Come Dancing has improved her love life.
The actress and presenter - who made it through to the semi-final stage in last year's series of the dancing contest - said that she's received much more attention from men since taking part and now has a boyfriend.
She told The Mirror: "I've had loads more interest from men since I was on the show, which I adore. I'm a little minx now, which is brilliant. I have been going on a few dates and there's one romance that is going brilliantly. We've been dating for three months.
"I've been spending a lot more time in London recently and there's a lot more choice. I've seen all the boys in Manchester. There's a lot more to play with down here."
The 36-year-old also revealed that she is overwhelmed by the response she's had from...
The actress and presenter - who made it through to the semi-final stage in last year's series of the dancing contest - said that she's received much more attention from men since taking part and now has a boyfriend.
She told The Mirror: "I've had loads more interest from men since I was on the show, which I adore. I'm a little minx now, which is brilliant. I have been going on a few dates and there's one romance that is going brilliantly. We've been dating for three months.
"I've been spending a lot more time in London recently and there's a lot more choice. I've seen all the boys in Manchester. There's a lot more to play with down here."
The 36-year-old also revealed that she is overwhelmed by the response she's had from...
- 4/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Homeland, Strictly Come Dancing, the Olympics Opening Ceremony, Great British Bake Off, Game of Thrones and Call The Midwife will go head-to-head for this year's TV BAFTA Audience Award.
Fans can vote for their favourite at radiotimes.com/bafta and during the build up to the awards on May 12, Digital Spy's writers will be campaigning for their own picks from the shortlist. First up... it's Strictly.
2012 belonged to Strictly Come Dancing. It was the year that the nation's dancing shoes were reignited and the glitterball shined brighter than ever before. Hopping on the back of the Olympics spirit with Louis Smith and Victoria Pendleton, the BBC talent show rode a wave of feel-good enthusiasm and swept up the nation at the end of last year.
Brucie defied his years and reeled out his one-liners with more spark and character than TV presenters a third his age. With Denise Van Outen,...
Fans can vote for their favourite at radiotimes.com/bafta and during the build up to the awards on May 12, Digital Spy's writers will be campaigning for their own picks from the shortlist. First up... it's Strictly.
2012 belonged to Strictly Come Dancing. It was the year that the nation's dancing shoes were reignited and the glitterball shined brighter than ever before. Hopping on the back of the Olympics spirit with Louis Smith and Victoria Pendleton, the BBC talent show rode a wave of feel-good enthusiasm and swept up the nation at the end of last year.
Brucie defied his years and reeled out his one-liners with more spark and character than TV presenters a third his age. With Denise Van Outen,...
- 4/5/2013
- Digital Spy
Antony Cotton and Katherine Ryan have made it through to the final of Let's Dance for Comic Relief.
Cotton topped the public vote after surprising with a tap-dancing performance to 'Anything Goes'.
Judges Lisa Riley, Jason Manford and Paloma Faith then voted to send Katherine Ryan into the final ahead of the cast of Waterloo Road.
Ryan performed in a body suit to Nicki Minaj's 'Starships', while the Waterloo Road cast performed the Spice Girls' 'Spice Up Your Life'.
Jon Culshaw and Kim Woodburn and Rosemary Shrager received the fewest public votes and were automatically eliminated. Culshaw performed to Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You', and Woodburn and Shrager dressed as Marilyn Monroe for a dance to 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend'.
Cotton and Ryan join Tim Vine and The Soap Stars in the final on 9 March.
Let's Dance for Comic Relief continues next Saturday at 7pm on...
Cotton topped the public vote after surprising with a tap-dancing performance to 'Anything Goes'.
Judges Lisa Riley, Jason Manford and Paloma Faith then voted to send Katherine Ryan into the final ahead of the cast of Waterloo Road.
Ryan performed in a body suit to Nicki Minaj's 'Starships', while the Waterloo Road cast performed the Spice Girls' 'Spice Up Your Life'.
Jon Culshaw and Kim Woodburn and Rosemary Shrager received the fewest public votes and were automatically eliminated. Culshaw performed to Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You', and Woodburn and Shrager dressed as Marilyn Monroe for a dance to 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend'.
Cotton and Ryan join Tim Vine and The Soap Stars in the final on 9 March.
Let's Dance for Comic Relief continues next Saturday at 7pm on...
- 2/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Nicole Scherzinger and Justin Bieber have been confirmed as special guest performers on BBC One comedy talent show Let's Dance for Comic Relief.
The two Us popstars will perform their respective new singles 'Boomerang' and 'All Around the World' on the March 2 show.
The lineup of celebrities taking part in the Comic Relief fundraiser for the second and third heats has also been confirmed.
This weekend's show (February 23), will feature Jon Culshaw dancing to Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You', Kim Woodburn and Rosemary Shrager dancing to 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend', and the cast of Waterloo Road mimicking the Spice Girls. This Saturday's judges include Jason Manford and Strictly star Lisa Riley.
In the final heat (March 2), Lee Nelson will be dancing to Swan Lake, Ore Oduba and Sonali Shah will perform to Outkast, while Vanessa Feltz, Lee Nelson and Keith Duffy will also be taking to the stage.
The two Us popstars will perform their respective new singles 'Boomerang' and 'All Around the World' on the March 2 show.
The lineup of celebrities taking part in the Comic Relief fundraiser for the second and third heats has also been confirmed.
This weekend's show (February 23), will feature Jon Culshaw dancing to Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You', Kim Woodburn and Rosemary Shrager dancing to 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend', and the cast of Waterloo Road mimicking the Spice Girls. This Saturday's judges include Jason Manford and Strictly star Lisa Riley.
In the final heat (March 2), Lee Nelson will be dancing to Swan Lake, Ore Oduba and Sonali Shah will perform to Outkast, while Vanessa Feltz, Lee Nelson and Keith Duffy will also be taking to the stage.
- 2/20/2013
- Digital Spy
Revisiting 18 years of pop culture, from Britpop to the Spice Girls, via Father Ted
1994: Mad fer it!
Issue No 1 Previously a broadsheet section in the newspaper, The Guide was expanded into a magazine proper on 27 August 1994. Nobody bothered to archive a copy, though, so the best we can do is show you a Xeroxed reproduction of the cover. At the time we were concerned with the weird state of science shows on TV and had a wander around the Notting Hill Carnival.
Spotted! All Saints From a review of their single Silver Shadow: "Born in the same year and in the same area of London, what else could these girls do but form a swingbeat group? Their debut is a sickly Atlantic Starr cover with an idiotic number of mixes, encompassing every dance style bar Morris. Eternal may rest easy in their Timberlands." Note: swingbeat was a form of...
1994: Mad fer it!
Issue No 1 Previously a broadsheet section in the newspaper, The Guide was expanded into a magazine proper on 27 August 1994. Nobody bothered to archive a copy, though, so the best we can do is show you a Xeroxed reproduction of the cover. At the time we were concerned with the weird state of science shows on TV and had a wander around the Notting Hill Carnival.
Spotted! All Saints From a review of their single Silver Shadow: "Born in the same year and in the same area of London, what else could these girls do but form a swingbeat group? Their debut is a sickly Atlantic Starr cover with an idiotic number of mixes, encompassing every dance style bar Morris. Eternal may rest easy in their Timberlands." Note: swingbeat was a form of...
- 1/5/2013
- by The Guide
- The Guardian - Film News
Lisa Riley has claimed that appearing on Strictly Come Dancing has turned her life "upside down" and that she couldn't name one negative thing about taking part in the reality series. The former soap star, who exited the BBC One dance contest during last Sunday's semi-final, described getting the chance to dance musical theatre numbers as a lifelong dream. "I thought after one ballroom dance I'd be back in Manchester," Riley told It Takes Two. Describing the whole experience as phenomenal, she added: "I can't walk four paces without people shouting, 'Give us a twirl Riley'. "To perform with Robin [Windsor] (more)...
- 12/18/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The BBC's Sports Personality of the Year programme achieved a gigantic peak audience of 14.5 million - a 57.5% share - last night (December 16). Celebrating a historic year for British sport, the annual awards ceremony averaged 10.57m (39.6%) between 7.30pm and 10.30pm, reaching a high in the last five minutes as Bradley Wiggins was named winner. Despite the impact of the 2012 Olympics, the figure is unexpected as last year's ceremony averaged only 4.2m. Strictly Come Dancing, which preceded Sports Personality of the Year, attracted 10.73m (42.5%) for Lisa Riley's departure and topped the night. BBC One beat ITV in every primetime slot, with Countryfile (6.16m/28.1%) and the late BBC News (8.99m/43.7%) also performing well. Meanwhile, new costume drama The Making of a Lady pulled in 3.29m (more)...
- 12/17/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Craig Revel Horwood doesn't think Denise Van Outen will win 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 47-year-old panellist feels people aren't getting behind the TV presenter - who was saved by the judges on last night's (16.12.12) semi-final results show in place of Lisa Riley - because of her professional dance training. Despite wowing the judges with her routines and booking a place in next weekend's final, the 38-year-old star has landed in the bottom two twice in as many weeks, and Craig doesn't think she will get the better of Olympian Louis Smith, 23, actress Dani Harmer, 23, and Girls Aloud singer...
- 12/17/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Lisa Riley says being on 'Strictly Come Dancing' was better than sex. The former 'Emmerdale' actress - who was voted off the BBC dancing competition at the semi-final stage last night (16.12.12) - gained a new-found confidence after going from a size 26 to an 18 because of the challenging dance routines, but admits she hasn't had time for love. Speaking to The Sun newspaper, she said: ''Dancing has been better than sex for me. It's had to be. I'm too busy for anything else at the moment. ''We've been dancing 11-hour days then having physio - we're so busy.'' Although she was voted...
- 12/17/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Lisa Riley has revealed her disappointment over leaving Strictly Come Dancing. The former Emmerdale actress was voted out of the BBC show at the semi-final stage after losing the dance-off to Denise Van Outen. Riley revealed that most of the Strictly staff and audience joined her in tears after her exit yesterday (December 16). "I was devastated to leave. Never before on Strictly had the entire gallery been in tears," she told The Sun. "Everyone knows I wear my heart on my sleeve. I did cry but I'm not sad, I've had the best outcome in the world." She added: "The main reason is that I've given big girls a voice for the first time ever - we're not unfit. I rode (more)...
- 12/17/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley could return to Emmerdale following her success on Strictly Come Dancing. The actress, who left the dancing competition in last night's (December 16) semi-final, played Mandy Dingle in the ITV1 soap from 1995 to 2001. New Emmerdale producer Kate Oates could offer Riley a deal to rejoin the cast, the Daily Star Sunday reports. "Lisa has been a huge hit on Strictly so it's no great surprise Emmerdale bosses want her back," a source said. "Mandy's ex-husband Paddy Kirk is having marriage problems so it makes sense to bring back Lisa." A friend of (more)...
- 12/17/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- 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
Lisa Riley has lost out on a place in next weekend's 'Strictly Come Dancing' grand final. The 36-year-old British TV presenter became the 10th star to be voted off the BBC reality series on tonight's (16.12.12) semi-final despite being awarded a standing ovation from the judges for her American Smooth in a dance-off with former favourite Denise Van Outen. The former 'Emmerdale' actress broke down in tears as she described the experience as ''the best'' of her life. She said: ''It's been the best time of my entire life, I can't thank you enough. From the costume to the makeup, everybody backstage is...
- 12/13/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has said that he is split between his head and his heart when it comes to semi-finalist Lisa Riley. Goodman claimed that he loves watching Riley performing, but argued that from a judge's perspective he can't ignore some of her technical faults. "My brain looks at her dancing and thinks, 'Her posture is not good, she's cumbersome', but my heart is saying she's so much fun and got so much feeling going on. It's a challenge between my heart and brain," he told It Takes Two. "My heart wants her (more)...
- 12/11/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Denise Van Outen has said that she fears her chances of winning Strictly Come Dancing are slim due to comments made by Chris Evans. BBC Radio 2 DJ Evans recently called for Van Outen to be voted out of the competition because of her past dance experience on the West End. Professional dancer James Jordan dismissed any claims that his partner has an unfair advantage, and that other celebrities have even more experience. He told The Sun: "It all started from what Chris Evans said on Radio 2 about how Denise shouldn't be in the show because she is dance-trained. She left stage school age 13!" "Lisa Riley is dance-trained at stage school, so are Dani Harmer and Kimberley Walsh. If you want audience reaction, do back-flips - and Louis Smith has that advantage. "Everyone is saying Denise is a professional dancer. I can assure you (more)...
- 12/10/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Lisa Riley is always convinced she will ''forget'' her 'Strictly Come Dancing' routines. The former 'Emmerdale' actress - who is partnered with professional Robin Windsor on the show - admits it is ''weird'' going from the rehearsal room to the live performance, and she is plagued with nerves before taking to the dancefloor. She said: ''I have to watch Robin's feet so I can learn all the dances. It's weird going from a dance room with no windows, then 600 people in the 'Strictly' bubble. It's mad to think there are millions watching at home! ''I can't explain it. We both get nervous...
- 12/7/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Four couples will compete in this year's final of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The finale of the BBC One show usually sees three celebrities take part, but this year producers have decided to up it to four pairs, who will battle it out for the Glitterball Trophy. Olympic gymnast Louis Smith is the favourite to win the December 22 final, ahead of Denise Van Outen. The other stars battling it out to make it to the final are Kimberley Walsh, Dani Harmer, Lisa Riley and Nicky Byrne. Meanwhile, judge Craig Revel Horwood has tipped Girls Aloud star Kimberley to make the final after being impressed...
- 12/5/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing contestants Denise Van Outen and Phil Tufnell have been confirmed as the final stars of the show's 2013 UK tour. The duo will join Fern Britton, Lisa Riley, Louis Smith, Michael Vaughan and Dani Harmer for the three-week-long jaunt next January and February. Van Outen is competing in Strictly's current series, while Tufnell appeared on the 2009 edition, making him the only person on the tour not part of the 2012 cast. "I've had the time of my life on Strictly Come Dancing and can't wait to take the show on the road, dancing in front of a huge live audience, night after (more)...
- 11/29/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has joined the Strictly Come Dancing tour lineup. Smith will perform around the UK in 2013 alongside fellow Strictly stars Lisa Riley, Dani Harmer and Michael Vaughan. The sports star and pro dancer Flavia Cacace have been one of the show's most popular couples this year and have regularly been near the top of the leaderboard. "The support I've had on the TV show has been incredible. I can't believe how much I've enjoyed (more)...
- 11/20/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- 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
Lisa Riley, Dani Harmer and Michael Vaughan have become the first celebrity contestants to join the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. The tour will take place after the current series of Strictly concludes, and will run between January 18 and February 10. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli will also join the tour as judges, alongside Kate Thornton. The tour will take in the Birmingham Nia, Newcastle Arena, Glasgow Secc, Liverpool Arena, London O2 Arena, London Wembley Arena, Sheffield Arena, Nottingham Arena and Manchester Arena. Riley said of the tour: "I've had an absolute ball on the show and the chance to carry on dancing, and in front of thousands of people, is too good to miss. Roll on January!" Harmer added: "I'm really thrilled to be part of the Strictly (more)...
- 11/7/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- 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
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