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June 29 Hayley Holt: Possible New Strictly Pro Dancer
New Zealander Hayley Holt's trip to Britain to see the producers of Strictly Come Dancing has paid off!
Our homegrown girl made the cut and is going to be on the show! Back before series four started earlier this year Hayley, fellow kiwi Stefano Olivieri and Stefano's Australian dance partner, Natalie Lowe, all took themselves over, under their own steam, to audition for the prestigious show.
Stefano and Hayley bombed but Natalie made it through. She has since dropped out though, as she had better opportunities come up in Oz. This left the way open for Hayley and when she got the call she was ecstatic. She's currently with her All Black boyfriend Richie McCaw in Christchurch and flies out to London early August. There's no talk of them splitting. She's only gone for two months and he may go over to give her moral support as it's going to be grueling. The standard is sky-high and Hayley is not a full-time professional like many of the other dancers will be. Plus those UK judges are brutal! Brendan Cole may be on the show but they need new faces as the people they have been using are all too famous now to be fresh and interesting. (Taken From http://www.stuff.co.nz/sundaystartimes/4599449a6621.html) Andy Scott-Lee Says Matt Di Angelo Wrecked His Marraige To Michelle Heaton
Former boyband star Andy Scott Lee last night blamed Strictly Come Dancing's Matt Di Angelo for wrecking his marriage. Devastated Andy, 28, told how he dumped Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton after finding she had spent two nights in a hotel with the hunk. The former 3SL star - who had a hit with Touch Me, Tease Me - confronted Michelle after finding a Facebook message she'd sent to a friend on the internet. Furious, he told Michelle their 19-month marriage was over and asked her to leave their home in Windsor, Berks. In an exclusive interview Andy, who is brother of former Steps singer Lisa Scott Lee, said: "I'm speaking out now because I'm sick of the lies. The truth is Matt Di Angelo killed my marriage. Michelle and I didn't split up because we drifted apart - I ended it because she cheated on me before. But Matt was the straw the broke the camel's back." Andy married Michelle in 2006 but they had been together since 2001 and had been planning to start a family. But Andy told how the marriage crumbled when he discovered evidence of his wife's infidelity in April through a message she'd accidentally left on a laptop they shared. The message reveals how Michelle went back to Matt's hotel room after they were introduced by friends in Dublin on April 11. Michelle - a judge on You're A Star, Ireland's X Factor - and Matt were both in the city to take part in a TV show. She wrote to her friend telling her how she'd been naughty. She went on to tell in detail how she'd met two stars from Hollyoaks, plus Ziggy from Big Brother and Matt Di Angelo. She said she thought Matt was gorgeous - and told how she and the young actor flirted all evening before she spent the night with him. They vowed not to kiss each other or go any further, she said, but when it got to the morning they had a fumble - although they never kissed. Michelle's message goes on to reveal that two days later they spent a second night together after the prestigious TV WOW Awards. It was just a week before Matt made his first public appearance with co-star girlfriend Flavia Cacace at the BAFTA TV awards. She said they spent the night together again and hugged and played with each other, but again resisted kissing - even though she desperately wanted to. Michelle told the friend that she and Matt were not having an affair and were being very careful because they didn't want to break up their relationships. She said she was concerned that Andy was beginning to suspect something was up. She was also worried about photographers who kept following her. Recalling the moment he discovered the messages Andy said: "My heart was pounding as I read my wife telling her friend how sexy Matt was. The worst part was, I'd met Matt last year and we'd got on well." Matt and Flavia, 28, split last week, blaming conflicting work schedules. They got together while filming the BBC ballroom series when Flavia dumped fellow Strictly dancer Vincent Simone - her boyfriend of 12 years - for Matt. Andy confronted his wife about her relationship with Di Angelo as soon as he found her emails. "Our sex life had always been good but now I can't bear to touch her because of what's happened. Michelle cheated on me before but always denied it, so I expected she would lie again. But I wanted to give her one last chance to save our marriage. I told her I knew she'd spent the night in bed with Matt and at first she denied it outright. I told I had evidence to prove it, then she admitted she had stayed there, but that other people were there too, and insisted nothing happened. But I had evidence. I'd had enough of her lies so I told her the marriage was over." Michelle - who was pictured cuddling Lee Sharpe after her split with Andy - says no other men were involved in their break-up. She called the split "inevitable" and added: "All that stuff about me... getting together with other blokes is ridiculous." But Andy says Michelle has treated him like a mug. "She used to be a nice, down-to-earth girl. But she's changed. I just hope she reads this as a wake-up call or she will be left with nothing." June 27 Matt And Flavia Do The Spilts
Strictly Come Dancing hunk Matt Di'Angelo has split from dance partner Flavia Cacace. The 21-year-old former EastEnders star had been tangoing with Flavia, 28, since they met on the set of the BBC1 hit last autumn.
But he has now been spotted comforting singer Michelle Heaton, 27, who recently separated from her hubby of 19 months, Andy Scott-Lee, 28. Pals Matt and Michelle have been seen together at trendy London cocktail bar Mahiki. Matt and Flavia’s romance caused ructions on the Strictly set as Flavia had been dating professional dance partner and Strictly star Vincent Simone, 29, for 11 years. Devastated Vincent said: “He has her now — and my life is in ruins.” Matt and Flavia’s chemistry took them all the way to the show finals, although they eventually lost to Alesha Dixon, 29, and her partner Matthew Cutler, 34. A source said last night: “It’s a huge shock to everyone and they are both devastated it’s over. Because they met on the set of Strictly their relationship got very intense very quickly. They were spending every day together and living in each other’s pockets. They became incredibly close.” The magic continued for the pair while they competed together in the Strictly Come Dancing tour in January and February this year. But since the show ended Flavia has been back dancing in the arms of Vincent, straining her relationship with Matt. The insider added: “Everything was OK while they were dancing together but after Flavia started working with Vincent again things got a bit awkward.” Aides of Matt and Michelle refused to comment last night. (Taken From http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article1346107.ece) It's Strictly Variety For Sharon In USSharon Osbourne has turned down a big money offer from Strictly Come Dancing - to hot-foot it to the States. The feisty former X Factor judge, 55, is off across the pond after landing her own variety show. She had been in talks with Strictly bosses to compete on the BBC1 show.
Her spokesman Gary Farrow told TV Biz: “Sharon was honoured to be offered Strictly Come Dancing, it’s her favourite show. But the timings didn’t work out, she could not commit herself to such a long run.” He added: “She would love to do the show in the future.” Sharon quit ITV1’s X Factor over a massive cash row. She demanded a £500,000 pay hike to £2million for the new series of the telly talent show — but ended up leaving. She has since been replaced by Girls Aloud beauty Cheryl Cole, 24. Sharon — who has recently been filming America’s Got Talent in the US — now plans a holiday with rocker hubby Ozzy, 59, before launching her new show. (Taken From http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article1346499.ece) June 26 The Reason Why Strictly Come Dancing Will Probably Never Be Shown In America  Speaking in a newspaper interview today, Garth Ancier who is the president of BBC Worldwide America, explains why it would be difficult for his channel (BBC America) to show the UK's Strictly Come Dancing show on American screens. The article reads:
A growing challenge BBC America faces, Ancier said, is that as British programming becomes more and more popular in the United States, American networks acquire "change format" rights to more and more British shows. (American Idol is a change format of Britain's Pop Idol.) BBC America is blocked from acquiring the original shows if an American version has already been produced.
"We can't play the U.K. version of Dancing with the Stars [known as Strictly Come Dancing]," Ancier sighs. "If you want a format you have to buy it before a U.S. network gets its hands on it and hold back the rights to British episodes."
Meet Strictly Cyber Judges Len And Bruno!Here is a small clip of the new Dancing With The Stars video game which was released this year. It features some past celebrities and pro dancers from the American hit show battling it out on a virtual dancefloor, together with computer generated images of Strictly Come Dancing judges Len and Bruno who give out their scores!
The Dancing With The Stars video game is on PC, Playstation and Nintendo Wii. It is available to buy from amazon.com and other American game stores. Dancing All The Way To The Bank!
The Strictly Come Dancing professionals have ended their pay row-and bagged a bumper increase. It was revealed how the 14 pros were furious after they were offered only an extra £3,000 for the next series.
But the gang — now 13 after Nicole Cutler was axed — have got their hands on lots more. The group have wangled more than double to take their pay from £23,500 to £30,000. But there is a downside — they’ll have to work longer. Bosses have extended the show’s run from 12 to 14 weeks as they try to squeeze out more ratings. An insider on the BBC1 hit said last night: “It’s a bit of a double-edged sword for the dancers." “They’ll get more cash, but will have to work longer to get it.” The source added: “It’s still a good deal and they’re happy as it means more TV exposure for them, that’s assuming their partners don’t get the chop!” Meanwhile, bosses are in the process of inviting celebs to take part. Sharon Osbourne is in the frame along with telly host Richard Madeley. (Taken From http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article1341033.ece) June 22 Football Legend Teddy Sheringham To Star In Strictly?Soccer legend Teddy Sheringham is set to star in the next series of telly's Strictly Come Dancing. The former England, Manchester United and West Ham star has been in talks with BBC1 bosses. They reckon the 42-year-old, who used to date Celebrity Big Brother babe Danielle Lloyd, 24, will be a big hit with viewers.
An insider revealed: "Strictly Come Dancing is one of the BBC's biggest shows and a lot of work goes into getting the right line-up. Teddy has everything. He has sex appeal, he's got a huge following thanks to football and he's used to tackling a challenge. The producers are trying to remain tight-lipped but if they get Teddy on board it will be a real coup."
Teddy would not be the first sportsman to feature on the ballroom dancing show. Cricketers Darren Gough, 37, and Mark Ramprakash, 38, are both past champions. June 17 It's Strictly Big Time For Dancer Jaclyn Spencer
A world champion salsa dancer is putting the finishing touches to her first major stage show. Jaclyn Spencer and fiance and dance partner Chris Marques have been choreographers for the past three series of hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
They have teamed up with leading swing dancers Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas to create new show Clash! –- a feast of dance from some of the world’s best performers.
Jaclyn, who was born in Maghull and grew up in Southport, has been dancing since the age of two. Now 28, she and Chris, her partner of 11 years, are three-times World Salsa Champions and have achieved more than many dancers could even dream of. “We got into salsa about six years ago when we heard about a huge arena show called Burn the Floor,” Jaclyn told The Champion. “We got a part and really enjoyed it and decided to take it a bit further.” After winning the British and European salsa championships in 2003 they went on to scoop the world title that they kept for three years. “The third year they were held in Aruba in the Carribbean, so there was a lot of pressure on us,” Jaclyn, a former pupil of Larkfield Primary and Stanley High schools, said. “We were competing against former world champions and Cuban and Venezuelan dancers who grew up with it in their blood. I was ecstatic when we won. It was the hardest competition we had ever faced.” Soon after, the couple heard salsa was going to be introduced to Strictly Come Dancing and they were asked to go for an interview. “We really hit it off and they invited us to choreograph the first ever celebrity and professional group dance,” Jaclyn said. “It was one of the first choreography jobs we ever had and it was on prime time telly, but it went fantastically.” The couple have now worked on three series of Strictly Come Dancing as well as Strictly Dance Fever. Clash! is a one-off at Blackpool Tower Ballroom, featuring a stunning combination of salsa and swing, finishing with the chance for the audience to get up and dance themselves. “We are very excited and really looking forward to it,” Jaclyn said. “The Tower is a stunning venue and I grew up competing there. But we would love to tour with the show - that is another dream we want to achieve.” Clash! launches on Friday June 20 at 7.45pm. For tickets (from £10) call 0844 856 1111 or buy online at www.blackpooltower.co.uk (Taken From http://www.champnews.com/html/newsstory.asp?id=6768) June 16 X Factor's New Judge Cheryl Cole: "I Prefer Strictly Come Dancing!"
New X Factor judge Cheryl Cole dropped a clanger by saying she prefers rival Strictly Come Dancing. The Girl's Aloud singer gave her verdict on Simon Cowell’s hit in an interview on telly’s Paul O’Grady Show.
Host Paul, 53, asked if she enjoys X Factor. Sexy Cheryl confessed: “I’d rather watch Strictly Come Dancing.” A source said: “Cheryl’s words have come back to haunt her. But she’s a good sport and she will no doubt send herself up about it.”
A spokesman for Cheryl, 24, declined to comment. But one fan said last night: “At the time she probably never thought she would sit on the X Factor panel.”
(Taken From http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/40982/Cheryl-I-m-Strictly-no-X-Factor-fan/) June 15 The Apprentice Advisors Are 'Hired' For Strictly Come Dancing?
Sir Alan Sugar’s Apprentice TV sidekicks are set to be thrust into the limelight – on Strictly Come Dancing. Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford have been approached to appear in the sixth series, to be aired on the BBC in the autumn. Mr Hewer, an ex-PR advisor for the Amstrad businessman, is believed to be more enthusiastic to take part than Ms Mountford. Appearing on the show as celebrities would net them £25,000 each for the 12-week series. A source said: "They are the unacknowledged stars of The Apprentice and more and more people have been watching it because of them. They have really interesting, understated personalities and some of their reactions to what the candidates do in Sir Alan’s tasks are wickedly funny." Mr Hewer, 64, sold his PR firm several years ago and lives in France with his partner Catherine. Divorcee Ms Mountford, 56, is a City lawyer who advises Sir Alan on the legal side of his business deals. A BBC spokeswoman said: "Nothing is confirmed yet." A spokesman for Mr Hewer and Ms Mountford declined to comment. (Taken From http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1026530/Sir-Alans-sidekicks-hired-Strictly-Come-Dancing.html) No Knighthood Yet For Brucie In Queen's Birthday Honours List
Strictly Come Dancing host Bruce Forsyth is left out of this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List. Forsyth was tipped to receive a knighthood by the Queen this year but failed to get onto the list, despite having his own popular Downing Street petition for him to be knighted. Amongst the people receiving the Awards from the Queen's Birthday Honours List include Des O'Connor, Victoria Wood and Paul O'Grady. The next Honours list will be announced in the New Year. June 09 Sharon Osbourne Waltzes Over To Strictly?
Sharon Osbourne is set to step over to BBC1 as a Strictly Come Dancing contestant. The feisty telly favourite, who quit ITV1’s X Factor in a pay row, is poised to star on its reality rival. A pal revealed last night: “It would make one hell of a TV battle, so don’t be surprised to see her hitting the dancefloor.”
Sharon, 55, was due to join X Factor creator Simon Cowell and fellow judges Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue at auditions this Thursday — but stunned bosses last week by quitting the massive hit. Sharon — who had numerous rows with Dannii in the last series — pulled out after contract negotiations broke down. The pal said: “Sharon has not fallen out with Cowell, not in the slightest. It all comes down to two things — money and Dannii. At the moment she’s filming America’s Got Talent for Cowell and she’s concentrating on her US TV projects. Early last year Sharon was meant to appear in Dancing With The Stars, the US version of Strictly, but she had to pull out to have an operation. She’s always wanted to do it, so what better time to put on her dancing shoes and go up against the X Factor than when the shows start again in September?” (Taken From http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article1263005.ece)
June 07 Strictly Come Dancing - The Best Of Series Five DVD
According to amazon.co.uk, there will be a DVD coming out entitled 'Strictly Come Dancing - The Best Of Series Five'. This DVD is due to be released on 29th September 2008. No other details have been announced.
You can pre-order the Strictly Come Dancing - The Best Of Series Five DVD by clicking this link- http://astore.amazon.co.uk/stridancblog-21/detail/B001ARYYWC/202-5271022-2864666 Brian Fortuna: New Strictly Pro Dancer!
USA professional dancer Brian Fortuna will be appearing in the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing which starts in September. Brian who currently lives in Collingswood, New Jersey, was the 2004 and 2005 Imperial Dancesport Champion and in 2004 and 2005 he won the North American Top Teacher award.
Brian is no stranger to the dance reality tv world, appeared on US hit show Dancing With The Stars (US Version of Strictly Come Dancing), where he partnered Miss USA Winner Shandi Finnessey. They were the second couple to have been eliminated from the competition in Season Four. Brian has also appeared in the Dancing With The Stars Tour 2007/2008, where he danced with the cast from the TV Show.
Brian's participation in Strictly Come Dancing was officially announced by another new Strictly pro dancer and fellow American Kristina Rihanoff. Speaking from her MySpace page, Krisitina writes: I'm sorry to hear that Nicole Cutler will not be returning. From what I understand, she is engaged and wants to take time off to be married. I am sure she will be missed on SCD and I wish her much happiness. It is my understanding that both Brian Fortuna and I were brought on board so that there could be more celebrities dancing.
Strictly A Dance Show
Stars of Strictly Come Dancing set the dance floor on fire with a sizzling performance at the Mansion House last week. Dancing champions Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett performed for an audience of 80 people, at an event that sold out in just 45 minutes.
The pair, who are a couple on and off the floor, are Britain's number-one Latin American dance champions and have been dancing together since they met in 1997. Darren has won the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, which is watched by millions, with actress Jill Halfpenny in 2004 and Lilia won with cricketer Darren Gough in 2005. The backdrop of the ballroom at the Mansion House made the event extra special as efforts have been made recently to open up the Grade 1 listed building for public use. X-Factor Set To Follow Strictly In Sunday Result ShowX-Factor boss Simon Cowell is facing shenanigans over the all-new Sunday night results show. The Mr Nasty judge is keen for the programme to go out LIVE, but ITV chiefs want it recorded earlier.
ITV bosses are planning a war against the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Sunday night results show by launching their own version. But despite Cowell’s insistence on it being live, network bosses want to save money and record it on Saturday nights straight after the main show. The BBC pre-record their results show for the ballroom dancing hit right after their Saturday night programme. But Cowell, who is used to doing two nights of live TV in the US as a judge on the mega-hit American Idol, believes the X Factor will look better if it goes out live on Sundays. However, it would cost ITV about £500,000 extra every week to record a live results show, as they would have to call back crew and pay for the studio. No decision has been made yet, but a show insider tells us: “We can see it from both sides. Of course, it’s going to look better live. With the X Factor, anything can happen — that’s the beauty of the show. The rumour is now that it will either go live on Sundays or stay as a Saturday show.” Cowell and fellow judges Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue will meet up at auditions in London on June 12 — without the departed Sharon Osbourne. (Taken From http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article1258495.ece)
June 03 Nicole Cutler Not Returning To Strictly!
After rumours that the Strictly Come Dancing star has not been asked back for series six, Nicole Cutler has confirmed the BBC has yet to offer her a contract despite her professional partner Matthew Cutler returning to the show this autumn. Nicole wrote in her email:
Thank you for your email and lovely words of support. Unfortunately, this is true, I have not been asked back for this series.
I know that Matthew mentioned in our shows that we would both be on it this year however that was due to the fact that as he had been asked, I would naturally be asked too and at the time, unofficially we were lead to believe that I would be joining him. It seemed inconceivable that we would not be in the show together considering out professional partnership. I am shocked and to say the least devastated that I won't be on SCD and will miss the show and actually more importantly dancing with Matthew on the show terribly but am hoping that I will at least be asked to do the tour again or that the BBC may change their mind! I know we both have a lot of support on DS and we both appreciate that very much! To stop any further speculation and rumours, I would be grateful if you could let your friends know that this is true and now the campaign must go on for Matthew to win again... how special would that be?! Thank you once again. Nicole There is a petition set up to help reinstate Nicole in the Series Six Strictly Pro Dancers line-up. Please click on the link below to support Nicole:
Original Source - http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=805594
Kelly Brook Signs For New Look CollectionsKelly Brook has been signed up for another two seasons by top high street chain New Look. The model and TV presenter will put her name to a swimwear and lingerie collection this year and another swimwear collection in 2009.
The Strictly Come Dancing star's previous collections for New Look included a polka dot bra and thong set. The latest deals, worth at least six figures, will come as a boost for 28-year-old Kelly, who had a torrid time after splitting with fiance Billy Zane, 42. The couple got back together but still have no plans to get married. Recently, Kelly said: "I really missed Billy. We realised we're at our happiest when we are together. It's just the best feeling being with him." (Taken From http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbiz/2008/06/03/kelly-brook-signs-up-for-two-more-new-look-collections-89520-20593152/) Hollyoaks Gemma Merna Wants To Be In Strictly
Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna has said that she would love to appear on Strictly Come Dancing. The soap star, 24, who plays Carmel McQueen, said it is the only reality show that she would be interested in working on.
"I would love to be on Strictly," she told the Daily Star. "I think that being able to dance is so sexy, especially for a guy. I just like all the glamorous dresses the girls get to wear, it would be fantastic." When asked whether she would appear on Big Brother, she commented: "I would hate having nowhere to escape. Being locked in a small building with a load of people you don’t know is not my idea of fun." |
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