EastEnders spoilers and updates pose the question, who is the mysterious Maya Houssain (Bharti Patel)? In Thursday, May 30th’s episode, EastEnders viewers and Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) finds out!
EastEnders Spoilers – A Mysterious Woman, A Mysterious Arrival
Maya Houssain’s entrance into the Square was nothing short of enigmatic, a secret that only unfolded after she hopped into a cab driven by Harvey Monroe.
Fate took its course, and the two quickly bonded over their mutual adoration for Spurs and the captivating world of football. Harvey couldn’t contain his joy at finally finding someone he could connect and converse with.
Being plagued by loneliness lately, he had yearned for companionship and sought solace in meeting up with Martin Fowler (James Bye).
However, his hopes were dashed as Martin, citing concerns over troubled Zack Hudson (James Farrar), had to cancel their plans.
EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain Shows Up In The Pub,...
EastEnders Spoilers – A Mysterious Woman, A Mysterious Arrival
Maya Houssain’s entrance into the Square was nothing short of enigmatic, a secret that only unfolded after she hopped into a cab driven by Harvey Monroe.
Fate took its course, and the two quickly bonded over their mutual adoration for Spurs and the captivating world of football. Harvey couldn’t contain his joy at finally finding someone he could connect and converse with.
Being plagued by loneliness lately, he had yearned for companionship and sought solace in meeting up with Martin Fowler (James Bye).
However, his hopes were dashed as Martin, citing concerns over troubled Zack Hudson (James Farrar), had to cancel their plans.
EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain Shows Up In The Pub,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of May 27-30 tease returns, attacks, peacemaking and more! Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) returns, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) attacks, and Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) turns peacemaker!
EastEnders Spoilers Monday May 27 – Nish Panesar’s Bombshell
Monday, May 27th is full of surprises as Nish drops a bombshell on the Panesar family, revealing his terminal illness; Nish touches Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) shoulder at McKlunky’s.
Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) and Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) are unnerved at seeing Nish, but he has both copies of their final divorce order paperwork to him.
The Panesars agree to change the locks so Nish can’t gain access, but he manipulates Avani into letting him inside the house.
Suki, Ravi Gulati, (Aaron Thiara) Eve and Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) are hostile as Nish starts talking, but they’re left speechless when Nish drops the bombshell that he’s dying.
EastEnders Spoilers Monday May 27 – Nish Panesar’s Bombshell
Monday, May 27th is full of surprises as Nish drops a bombshell on the Panesar family, revealing his terminal illness; Nish touches Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) shoulder at McKlunky’s.
Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) and Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) are unnerved at seeing Nish, but he has both copies of their final divorce order paperwork to him.
The Panesars agree to change the locks so Nish can’t gain access, but he manipulates Avani into letting him inside the house.
Suki, Ravi Gulati, (Aaron Thiara) Eve and Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) are hostile as Nish starts talking, but they’re left speechless when Nish drops the bombshell that he’s dying.
- 5/26/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers and updates tease 9 shocking EastEnders spoilers you can’t miss! What’s coming up in Walford the week of May 20-23-secrets exposed, surprise returns, and as usual, all kinds of mischief in Albert Square!
EastEnders Spoilers – Number One-Zack Hudson Tries To Keep The Awful Truth From Coming Out
After the arrival of their baby girl, Dolly, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) find themselves on Cloud Nine. Despite their initial decision to call off the wedding, they have a change of heart and decide to proceed with their plans.
However, Zack’s secret affair with Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) continues to haunt him, and he is determined to keep it hidden from her at all costs.
Unfortunately, Britney Wainwright (Lola Campbell) and Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) are aware of the truth, making it even more challenging for Zack to keep his secret under wraps.
EastEnders Spoilers – Number One-Zack Hudson Tries To Keep The Awful Truth From Coming Out
After the arrival of their baby girl, Dolly, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) find themselves on Cloud Nine. Despite their initial decision to call off the wedding, they have a change of heart and decide to proceed with their plans.
However, Zack’s secret affair with Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) continues to haunt him, and he is determined to keep it hidden from her at all costs.
Unfortunately, Britney Wainwright (Lola Campbell) and Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) are aware of the truth, making it even more challenging for Zack to keep his secret under wraps.
- 5/20/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers and updates tease there’s been a spin-off series announced featuring a Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) and Big Mo Harris (Laila Morse) comeback. The short six episode digital mini-series will explain where they were and what they did in between times.
EastEnders Spoiler – The Point Of Mo Return
The digital series, available on BBC One’s EastEnders social media accounts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X, formerly known as Twitter, will be a short explanation.
Freddie and his great-grandmother Big Mo are set to make a comeback on the popular soap opera starting Monday, May 20, 2024. However, their return is bound to bring some unexpected twists and turns.
The upcoming mini-series will follow Freddie as he embarks on a new adventure living in his great-grandmother’s caravan, where they both find themselves caught up in all sorts of mischief.
Throughout the six episodes, audiences will witness the strong bond...
EastEnders Spoiler – The Point Of Mo Return
The digital series, available on BBC One’s EastEnders social media accounts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X, formerly known as Twitter, will be a short explanation.
Freddie and his great-grandmother Big Mo are set to make a comeback on the popular soap opera starting Monday, May 20, 2024. However, their return is bound to bring some unexpected twists and turns.
The upcoming mini-series will follow Freddie as he embarks on a new adventure living in his great-grandmother’s caravan, where they both find themselves caught up in all sorts of mischief.
Throughout the six episodes, audiences will witness the strong bond...
- 5/19/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
East Enders spoilers for the week of Monday, May 13- Thursday, May 16 tease birthing danger, an estranged son’s return, and five more doof doofs!
Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) goes into labor, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) arrives, plus Amy Mitchell’s (Ellie Dadd) dumped, Davinder “Nugget” Gulati (Juhaim Choudhury) chooses badly and a divorced couple might reconcile.
EastEnders Spoilers – Father-Son Reunion-The Tense Encounter Between George Knight and Junior Knight
Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) is devastated to see George Knight (Colin Salmon) unfazed by her absence at the Queen Vic pub after his recent health issues and lies.
Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) arrives and reveals George’s intention to engage in another fight, prompting the Knight ladies to plead with him to reconsider. Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) even resorts to blackmail, but George remains resolute.
Elaine kicks Cindy out of the pub, seeking solace from Anna Knight (Molly Rainford), who devises...
Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) goes into labor, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) arrives, plus Amy Mitchell’s (Ellie Dadd) dumped, Davinder “Nugget” Gulati (Juhaim Choudhury) chooses badly and a divorced couple might reconcile.
EastEnders Spoilers – Father-Son Reunion-The Tense Encounter Between George Knight and Junior Knight
Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) is devastated to see George Knight (Colin Salmon) unfazed by her absence at the Queen Vic pub after his recent health issues and lies.
Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) arrives and reveals George’s intention to engage in another fight, prompting the Knight ladies to plead with him to reconsider. Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) even resorts to blackmail, but George remains resolute.
Elaine kicks Cindy out of the pub, seeking solace from Anna Knight (Molly Rainford), who devises...
- 5/12/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers for Thursday, May 9 tease George Knight (Colin Salmon) has a dilemma-to fight or not to fight? Also, Patrick Trueman’s (Rudolph Walker) annoyed over slow progress, Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) meets up with Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford) and Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) isn’t happy .
EastEnder Spoilers – George Knight’s Dilemma
Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) walks into the café and is greeted by Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer).
Gina and Anna Knight give her the cold shoulder, clearly annoyed with her for keeping George’s fighting a secret. Cindy assures them that she will talk to George and convince him not to fight again
Reluctantly, Gina and Anna agree to have lunch with Cindy, but when Cindy meets up with George, he rejects her suggestion of online therapy to manage his emotions.
However, Cindy eventually persuades George to reconsider; he’s torn, contemplating participating in another fight despite the...
EastEnder Spoilers – George Knight’s Dilemma
Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) walks into the café and is greeted by Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer).
Gina and Anna Knight give her the cold shoulder, clearly annoyed with her for keeping George’s fighting a secret. Cindy assures them that she will talk to George and convince him not to fight again
Reluctantly, Gina and Anna agree to have lunch with Cindy, but when Cindy meets up with George, he rejects her suggestion of online therapy to manage his emotions.
However, Cindy eventually persuades George to reconsider; he’s torn, contemplating participating in another fight despite the...
- 5/7/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers and updates for Wednesday, May 8 tease there’s a dark cloud over George Knight (Colin Salmon) when he receives a devastating diagnosis.
Also, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) makes a brave move, and Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) furious finding Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford) with Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips).
EastEnders Spoilers – George Knight’s Devastating Diagnosis
The day of Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) memorial has arrived, and the Knight family has come together to honor her memory-however, George is struggling after a fight the night before.
Despite his pain, George tries to hide it from his family so they won’t worry-as the memorial service begins, George gazes at a photo and suddenly feels unwell.
When Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) realize what’s happening, they urge George to go to the hospital.
George complies and undergoes a thorough check-up but the news he...
Also, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) makes a brave move, and Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) furious finding Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford) with Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips).
EastEnders Spoilers – George Knight’s Devastating Diagnosis
The day of Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) memorial has arrived, and the Knight family has come together to honor her memory-however, George is struggling after a fight the night before.
Despite his pain, George tries to hide it from his family so they won’t worry-as the memorial service begins, George gazes at a photo and suddenly feels unwell.
When Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) realize what’s happening, they urge George to go to the hospital.
George complies and undergoes a thorough check-up but the news he...
- 5/6/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers and updates for Monday, May 6 tease there is a shocking moment when Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) confronts Pastor Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler).
Coming Up On Eastenders
Also, Stevie and Billy Mitchell clash over the grandchildren and George Knight (Colin Salmon) struggles over missing Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) funeral.
Patrick And Denise Concerned Over Yolande’s Strange Behavior
Patrick and Denise Fox (Diane Parish) grow increasingly worried about Yolande Trueman’s (Angela Wynter) peculiar behavior.
They believe that Pastor Clayton might be able to help so Patrick confides in him, and he suggests that Yolande might be ill, shocking Yolande when Patrick confronts her about it.
Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) questions Patrick about Yolande’s well-being, but he is unsure how to respond; confused because he had no idea that Yolande had scheduled a medical appointment.
Seeking guidance, Patrick discusses his concerns with Pastor Clayton once again and...
Coming Up On Eastenders
Also, Stevie and Billy Mitchell clash over the grandchildren and George Knight (Colin Salmon) struggles over missing Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) funeral.
Patrick And Denise Concerned Over Yolande’s Strange Behavior
Patrick and Denise Fox (Diane Parish) grow increasingly worried about Yolande Trueman’s (Angela Wynter) peculiar behavior.
They believe that Pastor Clayton might be able to help so Patrick confides in him, and he suggests that Yolande might be ill, shocking Yolande when Patrick confronts her about it.
Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) questions Patrick about Yolande’s well-being, but he is unsure how to respond; confused because he had no idea that Yolande had scheduled a medical appointment.
Seeking guidance, Patrick discusses his concerns with Pastor Clayton once again and...
- 5/4/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
Margot Robbie and Rosamund Pike are among the nominees for the National Film Awards.The stars of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn' respectively will compete against talent including Patricia Hodge ('Arthur's Whiskey'), Jo Hartley ('Swede Caroline'), Eiza Gonzalez ('The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare') and Emma Stone ('Poor Things)' in a star-studded Best Actress category.This year's ceremony is set to take place on July 3 at the Porchester Hall in London and marks the 10th anniversary of the prestigious awards. It will feature a lineup of nominees from around the globe consisting of seasoned acting veterans and emerging young talents.The Best Actor category is equally competitive with stars including Barry Keoghan ('Saltburn), Kevin Hart ('Lift') and Ewan McGregor ('Bleeding Love') competing for the prize with Kane Robinson ('The Kitchen') and Lakeith Stanfield ('Book of Clarence').Meanwhile,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
It’s been a funny year, one that started with Omicron stealing headlines (doesn’t that feel a while ago) and ended with strike action and snow causing disruption to the masses and a strange Qatar World Cup concluding with a cracking final, while Britain gets used to its third Prime Minister in the space of 12 months. In between, viewers were enchanted by dancers, singers, bomb disposal experts and a former Health Secretary eating camel penis. Here, Deadline unveils the most-watched UK TV shows of the year (excluding sport) according to 7-day-post-launch Barb data from overnights.tv, while rounding up the most-watched World Cup games at the bottom. Read on.
The State Funeral of Hm Queen Elizabeth circa – 25M (BBC/ITV/Sky etc – Monday September 19)
The Queen’s State Funeral
By some metrics, the state funeral of Hm Queen Elizabeth II was the most-watched UK TV broadcast of all time...
The State Funeral of Hm Queen Elizabeth circa – 25M (BBC/ITV/Sky etc – Monday September 19)
The Queen’s State Funeral
By some metrics, the state funeral of Hm Queen Elizabeth II was the most-watched UK TV broadcast of all time...
- 1/1/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Helen Skelton has spoken about Gorka Marquez’s “losing face” after the Strictly Come Dancing final.
Over the weekend, Skelton and her professional dance partner Marquez competed against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal in the Strictly final.
Yassin and Przystal were crowned the winners of the 20th series.
Skelton, 39, opened up about her disappointment at losing the competition during Monday morning’s episode (19 December) of Lorraine.
“I just wanted to make my kids proud. Every day I’ve been going to work they’d been asking, ‘Are you going to win the Glitterball, mummy?’” said the Countryfile presenter.
Skelton said that while she and Marquez “didn’t quite win”, they did make “memories that will last a lifetime”.
“I wasn’t able to articulate what I wanted to say but ultimately it would have been the best way to say...
Over the weekend, Skelton and her professional dance partner Marquez competed against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal in the Strictly final.
Yassin and Przystal were crowned the winners of the 20th series.
Skelton, 39, opened up about her disappointment at losing the competition during Monday morning’s episode (19 December) of Lorraine.
“I just wanted to make my kids proud. Every day I’ve been going to work they’d been asking, ‘Are you going to win the Glitterball, mummy?’” said the Countryfile presenter.
Skelton said that while she and Marquez “didn’t quite win”, they did make “memories that will last a lifetime”.
“I wasn’t able to articulate what I wanted to say but ultimately it would have been the best way to say...
- 12/19/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
The 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing went out with an explosion of sequins, with finalists Hamza Yassin, Helen Skelton, Fleur East and Molly Rainford competing to win the Glitterball Trophy in the grand finale.
Each celebrity and their partner performed three dances for the judges, the studio audience and the viewers at home.
There was also a performance from Florence and the Machine, and a gloriously chaotic group dance.
In the end, Yassin pipped the other stars to the post, and became this year’s winner, after bringing back his legendary Couple’s Choice.
Read on for the key moments from the night…
Hamza Yassin was crowned the winner
Anton Du Beke summed it up pretty well during the final when he told the wildlife presenter: “I laugh out loud with joy when I watch you dance.” Yassin was the last man standing in this competition and he won viewers...
Each celebrity and their partner performed three dances for the judges, the studio audience and the viewers at home.
There was also a performance from Florence and the Machine, and a gloriously chaotic group dance.
In the end, Yassin pipped the other stars to the post, and became this year’s winner, after bringing back his legendary Couple’s Choice.
Read on for the key moments from the night…
Hamza Yassin was crowned the winner
Anton Du Beke summed it up pretty well during the final when he told the wildlife presenter: “I laugh out loud with joy when I watch you dance.” Yassin was the last man standing in this competition and he won viewers...
- 12/17/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing’s 20th series.
The pair competed against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, and Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez in the grand final, which aired earlier tonight (17 December) on BBC One.
Yassin is best known from his work on Countryfile as a guest presenter and cameraman, and he can also be seen on the BBC programme Animal Park, and has presented other programmes about Scottish wildlife.
The Strictly winner was selected by means of a public vote, with judges’ scores serving only as guidelines.
In the final, Yassin danced the Salsa to “Ecuador” by Sash! featuring Rodriguez, the Couple’s Choice to “Jerusalema – Remix” by Master Kg featuring Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode, and his Show Dance was to “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” by Irving Berlin.
Their legendary Couple...
The pair competed against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, and Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez in the grand final, which aired earlier tonight (17 December) on BBC One.
Yassin is best known from his work on Countryfile as a guest presenter and cameraman, and he can also be seen on the BBC programme Animal Park, and has presented other programmes about Scottish wildlife.
The Strictly winner was selected by means of a public vote, with judges’ scores serving only as guidelines.
In the final, Yassin danced the Salsa to “Ecuador” by Sash! featuring Rodriguez, the Couple’s Choice to “Jerusalema – Remix” by Master Kg featuring Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode, and his Show Dance was to “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” by Irving Berlin.
Their legendary Couple...
- 12/17/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal had Strictly Come Dancing viewers and the judges in tears tonight (17 December) after performing their Couple’s Choice in the final.
The pair danced to “Jerusalema – Remix” by Master Kg featuring Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode, and were competing in the final against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, and Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez.
“I get a little emotional watching you dance,” judge Anton Du Beke told them after they performed, “because it’s like the clouds part when you come onto the dance floor and the sun comes out.”
The famously grumpy Craig Revel Horwood gave them a score of 10, leading them to achieve their first perfect 40 of the series. He said: “Hamza, you’re everything I’m not, darling. You spread joy to the world… absolutely incredible.”
Both Du Beke and fellow judge Motsi Mabuse were brought to tears by the dance,...
The pair danced to “Jerusalema – Remix” by Master Kg featuring Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode, and were competing in the final against Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, and Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez.
“I get a little emotional watching you dance,” judge Anton Du Beke told them after they performed, “because it’s like the clouds part when you come onto the dance floor and the sun comes out.”
The famously grumpy Craig Revel Horwood gave them a score of 10, leading them to achieve their first perfect 40 of the series. He said: “Hamza, you’re everything I’m not, darling. You spread joy to the world… absolutely incredible.”
Both Du Beke and fellow judge Motsi Mabuse were brought to tears by the dance,...
- 12/17/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing cut a snow-themed routine from its recent results show after three boys died in Solihull after falling through ice.
On Sunday (12 December) afternoon, three children aged eight, 10 and 11 slipped through thin ice at a lake in Solihull, dying in the water. A fourth boy, aged six, remains in critical condition in hospital.
You can follow updates on The Independent’s live blog here.
Monday night’s (13 December) Strictly results show was due to begin with a pre-recorded icy routine starring the professional dancers as snowflakes, while judge Craig Revel Horwood played the ice queen.
But despite Tess Daly referring to the dance at the end of the semifinal, the results show went ahead without the performance in the final cut.
While viewers questioned why the pro number, which would usually open the show, hadn’t aired, reports emerged that the BBC had pulled the segment following the tragedy in Solihull.
On Sunday (12 December) afternoon, three children aged eight, 10 and 11 slipped through thin ice at a lake in Solihull, dying in the water. A fourth boy, aged six, remains in critical condition in hospital.
You can follow updates on The Independent’s live blog here.
Monday night’s (13 December) Strictly results show was due to begin with a pre-recorded icy routine starring the professional dancers as snowflakes, while judge Craig Revel Horwood played the ice queen.
But despite Tess Daly referring to the dance at the end of the semifinal, the results show went ahead without the performance in the final cut.
While viewers questioned why the pro number, which would usually open the show, hadn’t aired, reports emerged that the BBC had pulled the segment following the tragedy in Solihull.
- 12/14/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Scarlett Johansson has opened up about being “groomed” to be a bombshell actor early on in her career.
In a new interview, the Black Widow star opened up about how she was typecast from the beginning of her career.
“I did Lost in Translation and Girl With the Pearl Earring and by that point, I was 18, 19 and I was coming into my own womanhood and learning my own desirability and sexuality,” she said.
The 38-year-old continued: “I was kind of being groomed, in a way, to be this what you call a bombshell-type actor.”
“I was playing the other woman and the object of desire and I suddenly found myself cornered in this place. I couldn’t get out of it,” Johansson explained.
“Right around that time is when I met Bryan [Lourd],” the actor said referring to her longtime agent, who helped her break out of the “bombshell” pathway.
In a new interview, the Black Widow star opened up about how she was typecast from the beginning of her career.
“I did Lost in Translation and Girl With the Pearl Earring and by that point, I was 18, 19 and I was coming into my own womanhood and learning my own desirability and sexuality,” she said.
The 38-year-old continued: “I was kind of being groomed, in a way, to be this what you call a bombshell-type actor.”
“I was playing the other woman and the object of desire and I suddenly found myself cornered in this place. I couldn’t get out of it,” Johansson explained.
“Right around that time is when I met Bryan [Lourd],” the actor said referring to her longtime agent, who helped her break out of the “bombshell” pathway.
- 12/13/2022
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - Film
Molly Rainford has shared an emotional post on Instagram ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing final.
The 22-year-old actor was the bookies’ favourite to leave the dance competition during Sunday (11 December) night’s semifinal, having already faced the dance-off four times this series.
However, Rainford and partner Carlos Gu made it into the final while avoiding the bottom two in Monday’s (12 December) results show.
Instead, Fleur East and Will Mellor faced the dance-off, with Mellor being eliminated.
Celebrating making it to the final, Rainford posted on Instagram: “Words can’t describe this feeling. Nobody understands just how grateful we are to not only be Strictly Come Dancing 2022 Finalists but to get to that place in the final all thanks [to] your support and votes.”
The actor opened up about working with Gu on his first series as a professional dancer on the show and explained that getting to the final...
The 22-year-old actor was the bookies’ favourite to leave the dance competition during Sunday (11 December) night’s semifinal, having already faced the dance-off four times this series.
However, Rainford and partner Carlos Gu made it into the final while avoiding the bottom two in Monday’s (12 December) results show.
Instead, Fleur East and Will Mellor faced the dance-off, with Mellor being eliminated.
Celebrating making it to the final, Rainford posted on Instagram: “Words can’t describe this feeling. Nobody understands just how grateful we are to not only be Strictly Come Dancing 2022 Finalists but to get to that place in the final all thanks [to] your support and votes.”
The actor opened up about working with Gu on his first series as a professional dancer on the show and explained that getting to the final...
- 12/13/2022
- by Ella Kipling
- The Independent - TV
Anton Du Beke has explained why he voted to save Will Mellor over Fleur East in the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final.
After a high-scoring semi-final on Sunday (11 December) night, East and partner Vito Coppola found themselves in the bottom two with Mellor and Nancy Xu.
After the couples performed again, both Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted for East. But when the vote came to Du Beke, the former pro dancer said that East and Coppola had made “an error in a dismount from a lift”, and he wanted Mellor to go through.
The casting vote was then given to head judge Shirley Ballas, who voted for East and Coppola, and sent Mellor and Xu home.
However, on social media, many viewers suggested that the judges had made the wrong decision and that Du Beke was correct to take into account East’s mistake.
Appearing on Lorraine on Tuesday...
After a high-scoring semi-final on Sunday (11 December) night, East and partner Vito Coppola found themselves in the bottom two with Mellor and Nancy Xu.
After the couples performed again, both Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted for East. But when the vote came to Du Beke, the former pro dancer said that East and Coppola had made “an error in a dismount from a lift”, and he wanted Mellor to go through.
The casting vote was then given to head judge Shirley Ballas, who voted for East and Coppola, and sent Mellor and Xu home.
However, on social media, many viewers suggested that the judges had made the wrong decision and that Du Beke was correct to take into account East’s mistake.
Appearing on Lorraine on Tuesday...
- 12/13/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu was unable to hold back his tears after Molly Rainford made it through to the final without facing the last dance-off.
Despite being one of the highest marked stars of the series, the Cbbc star has found herself in the bottom two four times so far in the competition.
Going into Sunday (11 December) night’s semifinal, Rainford was the bookies’ favourite to be eliminated before the final.
However, the couple topped the leaderboard, leading to Rainford and Gu being the first couple announced to have made it through to the final during Monday (12 December) night’s results show.
They were joined by Hamza Yassin and his partner Jowita PrzystaÅ., and Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez.
Fleur East and Vito Coppola competed in their fourth dance-off of the series against first-timers Will Mellor and partner Nancy Xu.
Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted to save East,...
Despite being one of the highest marked stars of the series, the Cbbc star has found herself in the bottom two four times so far in the competition.
Going into Sunday (11 December) night’s semifinal, Rainford was the bookies’ favourite to be eliminated before the final.
However, the couple topped the leaderboard, leading to Rainford and Gu being the first couple announced to have made it through to the final during Monday (12 December) night’s results show.
They were joined by Hamza Yassin and his partner Jowita PrzystaÅ., and Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez.
Fleur East and Vito Coppola competed in their fourth dance-off of the series against first-timers Will Mellor and partner Nancy Xu.
Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse voted to save East,...
- 12/12/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
A Strictly Come Dancing contestant has been eliminated from the show just one week before the final.
On Sunday (11 December), the remaining celebrities performed two dances in the hopes of scoring a place in next week’s final.
Sadly, actor Will Mellor fell at the final hurdle and became the 11th person to be voted off this year’s series.
Mellor was in the dance off with singer and radio presenter Fleur East. Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse opted to save East, but when Anton Du Beke saved Mellor, it was down to head judge Shirley Ballas to cast the deciding vote.
“First of all, the British public has spoken and with respect I take that on board,” Ballas said. “My fellow judges have decided that they don’t agree, so I have made lots of notes here. Both couples were outstanding and, not only today, but through the series.
On Sunday (11 December), the remaining celebrities performed two dances in the hopes of scoring a place in next week’s final.
Sadly, actor Will Mellor fell at the final hurdle and became the 11th person to be voted off this year’s series.
Mellor was in the dance off with singer and radio presenter Fleur East. Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse opted to save East, but when Anton Du Beke saved Mellor, it was down to head judge Shirley Ballas to cast the deciding vote.
“First of all, the British public has spoken and with respect I take that on board,” Ballas said. “My fellow judges have decided that they don’t agree, so I have made lots of notes here. Both couples were outstanding and, not only today, but through the series.
- 12/12/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing has experienced a change to its normal broadcast schedule this weekend.
Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.
However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there were some adjustments.
The first semi-final is airing tonight (Sunday 11 December) at 7.15pm, while the second half will take place on Monday 12 December at 8.15pm.
The final is expected to air on Saturday 17 December, but this has yet to be confirmed.
A Strictly spokesperson previously confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
This season’s first perfect 40 score was achieved by Fleur East and her professional partner Vito Coppola in week nine of the competition. The pair danced a couple...
Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.
However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there were some adjustments.
The first semi-final is airing tonight (Sunday 11 December) at 7.15pm, while the second half will take place on Monday 12 December at 8.15pm.
The final is expected to air on Saturday 17 December, but this has yet to be confirmed.
A Strictly spokesperson previously confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
This season’s first perfect 40 score was achieved by Fleur East and her professional partner Vito Coppola in week nine of the competition. The pair danced a couple...
- 12/11/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing will face a change to its normal airing pattern on Saturday 3 December.
Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.
However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there will be some adjustments.
The quarter-final, which will see the remaining celebrities dance to songs from classic musicals, will now take place on Friday 2 December, with the results show to follow on Saturday 3 December instead of Sunday.
The semi-final will take place on Sunday 11 December. As of yet, it is unknown when the semi-final results show will air.
The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 17 December.
A Strictly spokesperson previously confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
On Tuesday 22 November,...
Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.
However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there will be some adjustments.
The quarter-final, which will see the remaining celebrities dance to songs from classic musicals, will now take place on Friday 2 December, with the results show to follow on Saturday 3 December instead of Sunday.
The semi-final will take place on Sunday 11 December. As of yet, it is unknown when the semi-final results show will air.
The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 17 December.
A Strictly spokesperson previously confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
On Tuesday 22 November,...
- 12/10/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing will face a change to its normal airing pattern on Saturday 3 December.
Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.
However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there will be some adjustments.
The quarter-final, which will see the remaining celebrities dance to songs from classic musicals, will now take place on Friday 2 December, with the results show to follow on Saturday 3 December instead of Sunday.
The semi-final will take place on Sunday 11 December. As of yet, it is unknown when the semi-final results show will air.
The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 17 December.
A Strictly spokesperson previously confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
On Tuesday 22 November,...
Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.
However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there will be some adjustments.
The quarter-final, which will see the remaining celebrities dance to songs from classic musicals, will now take place on Friday 2 December, with the results show to follow on Saturday 3 December instead of Sunday.
The semi-final will take place on Sunday 11 December. As of yet, it is unknown when the semi-final results show will air.
The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 17 December.
A Strictly spokesperson previously confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
On Tuesday 22 November,...
- 12/10/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Bob McGrath has died at the age of 90.
The actor was widely known for his portrayal of Bob Johnson on the children’s show Sesame Street.
McGrath’s passing was confirmed by his family on his Facebook page on Sunday (4 December).
"The McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family,” they wrote.
The cause of his death hasn’t been revealed.
Sesame Workshop also tweeted Sunday evening that it “mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years.”
McGrath was a founding cast member of Sesame Street when the show premiered in 1969.
He made his final appearance on the show in 2017, marking an almost five-decade-long figure in the Sesame Street world.
The actor grew up in Illinois and studied music at the University of Michigan and Manhattan School of Music.
The actor was widely known for his portrayal of Bob Johnson on the children’s show Sesame Street.
McGrath’s passing was confirmed by his family on his Facebook page on Sunday (4 December).
"The McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family,” they wrote.
The cause of his death hasn’t been revealed.
Sesame Workshop also tweeted Sunday evening that it “mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years.”
McGrath was a founding cast member of Sesame Street when the show premiered in 1969.
He made his final appearance on the show in 2017, marking an almost five-decade-long figure in the Sesame Street world.
The actor grew up in Illinois and studied music at the University of Michigan and Manhattan School of Music.
- 12/5/2022
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - TV
Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith have addressed the backlash to Mexican Week on The Great British Bake Off.
One episode in the recent season of the Channel 4 reality series attracted criticism for its “offensive” depiction of Mexican food and culture, which many people called cultural appropriation.
Fans of the series condemned the stereotypical use of sombreros and maracas in the instalment. The presenters were also criticised for mispronouncing Spanish words and making “tacky” jokes.
During a recent episode of Eater, Hollywood and Leith were asked about the backlash to the episode.
Hollywood said he felt “gutted” about the reaction because he “loves” Mexico.
He said: “I’d literally come back from Mexico about three weeks before we filmed the episode. I spent a month over there with Mexican chefs, working with tacos and enjoying the food in Tijuana and Mexico City and Oaxaca and Cancun.
“I was all over the place,...
One episode in the recent season of the Channel 4 reality series attracted criticism for its “offensive” depiction of Mexican food and culture, which many people called cultural appropriation.
Fans of the series condemned the stereotypical use of sombreros and maracas in the instalment. The presenters were also criticised for mispronouncing Spanish words and making “tacky” jokes.
During a recent episode of Eater, Hollywood and Leith were asked about the backlash to the episode.
Hollywood said he felt “gutted” about the reaction because he “loves” Mexico.
He said: “I’d literally come back from Mexico about three weeks before we filmed the episode. I spent a month over there with Mexican chefs, working with tacos and enjoying the food in Tijuana and Mexico City and Oaxaca and Cancun.
“I was all over the place,...
- 12/4/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Britney Spears has confused fans after she shared a sweet message to her younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears on her birthday.
The “Toxic” singer turned 41 on Friday (2 December). To commemorate the milestone, she shared an Instagram post paying tribute to Jamie Lynn, 31.
“It’s my b-day but you’re my heart so I’m thinking about you… congratulations on being so brave, inspiring, and showing guts and glory in your show,” Spears wrote in the caption.
“You ain’t alone… if anybody knows what it feels like… I get it. My baby sister!!! I love you!!!”
She accompanied the post with two photos of Jamie Lynn, one in which the Zoey 101 star is playing guitar and another in which she is sitting by a kitchen counter.
Jamie Lynn is yet to respond to her sister’s post.
The message, however, has confused fans given how Spears has spoken about her...
The “Toxic” singer turned 41 on Friday (2 December). To commemorate the milestone, she shared an Instagram post paying tribute to Jamie Lynn, 31.
“It’s my b-day but you’re my heart so I’m thinking about you… congratulations on being so brave, inspiring, and showing guts and glory in your show,” Spears wrote in the caption.
“You ain’t alone… if anybody knows what it feels like… I get it. My baby sister!!! I love you!!!”
She accompanied the post with two photos of Jamie Lynn, one in which the Zoey 101 star is playing guitar and another in which she is sitting by a kitchen counter.
Jamie Lynn is yet to respond to her sister’s post.
The message, however, has confused fans given how Spears has spoken about her...
- 12/4/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Music
Molly Rainford has shared a message for Strictly Come Dancing viewers after she found herself in the bottom two again.
Saturday’s results show (3 December) saw Kym Marsh eliminated from the competition after a dance-off with Rainford.
It was the fourth time in the series that Rainford, 22, and her professional partner Carlos Gu, 28, have found themselves in the bottom two.
Many fans were frustrated on Rainford’s behalf, writing on Twitter that she does not deserve to have competed in the dance-off so many times.
Following Saturday’s elimination (3 December), Rainford posted a message to fans on Twitter on Sunday morning (4 December).
“I’m feeling so blessed to still be in this competition,” she wrote.
“Thank you to everyone who did vote and support us, I couldn’t be more grateful & thank you to the judges for keeping my @bbcstrictly dream alive for another week.”
Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse...
Saturday’s results show (3 December) saw Kym Marsh eliminated from the competition after a dance-off with Rainford.
It was the fourth time in the series that Rainford, 22, and her professional partner Carlos Gu, 28, have found themselves in the bottom two.
Many fans were frustrated on Rainford’s behalf, writing on Twitter that she does not deserve to have competed in the dance-off so many times.
Following Saturday’s elimination (3 December), Rainford posted a message to fans on Twitter on Sunday morning (4 December).
“I’m feeling so blessed to still be in this competition,” she wrote.
“Thank you to everyone who did vote and support us, I couldn’t be more grateful & thank you to the judges for keeping my @bbcstrictly dream alive for another week.”
Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse...
- 12/4/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
The latest celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed.
Saturday night’s results show (3 December) aired a day earlier than usual due to the BBC’s coverage of the World Cup.
Actor and singer Kym Marsh left the BBC competition after a dance-off with Molly Rainford.
Craif Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse opted to save Rainford after both couples performed their routines again, with Anton Du Beke saving Marsh.
Head judge Shirley Ballas saved Rainford, sending Marsh home – but all the judges said it was a “difficult” decision.
Speaking about the result, Marsh, who missed last week’s show due to Covid, said: “Honestly I’ve loved every single second that I’ve been here. I never thought I’d get to this stage, in a million years. I have to say, it’s all down to this man [Graziano Di Prima] here, he is just...
Saturday night’s results show (3 December) aired a day earlier than usual due to the BBC’s coverage of the World Cup.
Actor and singer Kym Marsh left the BBC competition after a dance-off with Molly Rainford.
Craif Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse opted to save Rainford after both couples performed their routines again, with Anton Du Beke saving Marsh.
Head judge Shirley Ballas saved Rainford, sending Marsh home – but all the judges said it was a “difficult” decision.
Speaking about the result, Marsh, who missed last week’s show due to Covid, said: “Honestly I’ve loved every single second that I’ve been here. I never thought I’d get to this stage, in a million years. I have to say, it’s all down to this man [Graziano Di Prima] here, he is just...
- 12/3/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is in full flow, with this year’s celebrity contestants continuing to battle it out to win the Glitter Ball trophy.
On Friday (2 December), the series aired a day earlier due to the BBC’s Qatar World Cup coverage.
During the episode, the six remaining couples battled for a place in the semi-final.
However, nobody scored a perfect 10 like Fleur East did in week eight after scoring the first perfect 40 of the series.
The joint leaders of the evening were Helen Skelton and Will Mellor.
See all the scores below...
Week 10 leaderboard
=1. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez (9+10+10+10) = 39
=1. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu (9+10+10+10) = 39
=3. Fleur East and Vito Coppola (9+10+9+10) = 38
=3. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu (9+10+10+9) = 38
4. Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal (9+9+9+9) = 36
5. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima (8+9+9+8) = 34
Strictly Come Dancing continues Sunday 20 November at 7.20pm on BBC One.
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Strictly’s problem with women is deeper than Shirley Ballas
‘I...
On Friday (2 December), the series aired a day earlier due to the BBC’s Qatar World Cup coverage.
During the episode, the six remaining couples battled for a place in the semi-final.
However, nobody scored a perfect 10 like Fleur East did in week eight after scoring the first perfect 40 of the series.
The joint leaders of the evening were Helen Skelton and Will Mellor.
See all the scores below...
Week 10 leaderboard
=1. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez (9+10+10+10) = 39
=1. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu (9+10+10+10) = 39
=3. Fleur East and Vito Coppola (9+10+9+10) = 38
=3. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu (9+10+10+9) = 38
4. Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal (9+9+9+9) = 36
5. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima (8+9+9+8) = 34
Strictly Come Dancing continues Sunday 20 November at 7.20pm on BBC One.
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Strictly’s problem with women is deeper than Shirley Ballas
‘I...
- 12/2/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing will face a change to its normal airing pattern on Saturday 3 December.
Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.
However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there will be some adjustments.
The quarter-final, which will see the remaining celebrities dance to songs from classic musicals, will now take place on Friday 2 December, with the results show to follow on Saturday 3 December instead of Sunday.
The semi-final will take place on Sunday 11 December. As of yet, it is unknown when the semi-final results show will air.
The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 17 December.
A Strictly spokesperson previously confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
On Tuesday 22 November,...
Usually, the celebrity dance competition airs on BBC One on Saturday evenings, with the pre-recorded results show to follow on Sunday.
However, due to the World Cup taking place in Qatar at the same time, there will be some adjustments.
The quarter-final, which will see the remaining celebrities dance to songs from classic musicals, will now take place on Friday 2 December, with the results show to follow on Saturday 3 December instead of Sunday.
The semi-final will take place on Sunday 11 December. As of yet, it is unknown when the semi-final results show will air.
The grand final is scheduled for Saturday 17 December.
A Strictly spokesperson previously confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
On Tuesday 22 November,...
- 12/2/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shut down critics for suggesting she was responsible for Fleur East landing in the dance-off.
During Saturday night’s show, singer East, who scored the first 40 of the series the week before, scored 35 points for her Rumba.
But despite appearing in the middle of the leaderboard, East found herself in the bottom two on Sunday (27 November) against Ellie Taylor.
All four judges voted to save East and her partner Vito Coppola over Taylor and Johannes Radebe, who’d been at the bottom of the leaderboard with just 25 marks during the live show.
However, on Twitter, one viewer suggested that it was head judge Ballas’s “overmarking” of Mellor and Hamza Yassin that had landed East in the bottom for the third time this series.
“This Is What Happens When You Overmark Will Mellor And Hamza Yassin And You Undermark Molly Rainford And Fleur East!
During Saturday night’s show, singer East, who scored the first 40 of the series the week before, scored 35 points for her Rumba.
But despite appearing in the middle of the leaderboard, East found herself in the bottom two on Sunday (27 November) against Ellie Taylor.
All four judges voted to save East and her partner Vito Coppola over Taylor and Johannes Radebe, who’d been at the bottom of the leaderboard with just 25 marks during the live show.
However, on Twitter, one viewer suggested that it was head judge Ballas’s “overmarking” of Mellor and Hamza Yassin that had landed East in the bottom for the third time this series.
“This Is What Happens When You Overmark Will Mellor And Hamza Yassin And You Undermark Molly Rainford And Fleur East!
- 11/28/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Kym Marsh will not compete in the next episode of Strictly Come Dancing after testing positive for Covid.
In a statement released by the BBC on Tuesday (22 November), the broadcaster announced that the former Coronation Street actor and her professional partner Graziano Di Prima will be absent from Saturday’s (26 November) show.
“Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19,” the message begins. “As a result, Kym and Graziano will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
“Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week.”
A spokesperson confirmed to The Independent that the programme is set to continue as usual, meaning that one couple will still leave the competition after a public vote.
Including Marsh and Di Prima, there are seven couples remaining in the current season.
The most recent celebrity to leave the competition was Tyler West and his professional partner,...
In a statement released by the BBC on Tuesday (22 November), the broadcaster announced that the former Coronation Street actor and her professional partner Graziano Di Prima will be absent from Saturday’s (26 November) show.
“Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19,” the message begins. “As a result, Kym and Graziano will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
“Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week.”
A spokesperson confirmed to The Independent that the programme is set to continue as usual, meaning that one couple will still leave the competition after a public vote.
Including Marsh and Di Prima, there are seven couples remaining in the current season.
The most recent celebrity to leave the competition was Tyler West and his professional partner,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Tyler West has become the eighth contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
Saturday (19 November) night’s show saw the final eight couples compete on the Tower Ballroom stage as the dance competition returned to Blackpool for the first time in three years.
Fleur East topped the leaderboard with a perfect score of 40, but it was close at the top and in the middle, with three couples all receiving 35 points. You can see the full leaderboard here.
During Sunday (20 November) night’s results show, Tyler West and his partner Dianne Buswell and Molly Rainford and her partner Carlos Gu found themselves in the dance-off, having both scored 35.
After dancing again, the judges agreed that both couples had danced better in their second performances.
Craig Revel Horwood said: “Wow, both couples danced so much better, they really did. Tyler, incredible hips, this time round, amazing. Molly, lighter, brighter, much more precise. I...
Saturday (19 November) night’s show saw the final eight couples compete on the Tower Ballroom stage as the dance competition returned to Blackpool for the first time in three years.
Fleur East topped the leaderboard with a perfect score of 40, but it was close at the top and in the middle, with three couples all receiving 35 points. You can see the full leaderboard here.
During Sunday (20 November) night’s results show, Tyler West and his partner Dianne Buswell and Molly Rainford and her partner Carlos Gu found themselves in the dance-off, having both scored 35.
After dancing again, the judges agreed that both couples had danced better in their second performances.
Craig Revel Horwood said: “Wow, both couples danced so much better, they really did. Tyler, incredible hips, this time round, amazing. Molly, lighter, brighter, much more precise. I...
- 11/20/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Ellie Simmonds said that partner Nikita Kuzmin has “changed people’s lives” with his choreography for her disability on Strictly Come Dancing.
The Paralympian was the sixth contestant to be eliminated from Strictly on Sunday (6 November), after competing against Molly Rainford in what head judge Shirley Ballas called “one of the best dance-offs I think I’ve ever seen”.
Appearing on Strictly’s sister show It Takes Two on Monday (7 November), Simmonds compared leaving the competition to “heartbreak”.
“I found yesterday and today a bit like going through a heartbreak,” she told host Rylan Clark. “Strictly is everything and it’s been the most incredible time. We’ve been doing it seven weeks now and now it’s all over all of a sudden.
“It’s so sad... I feel like I’m heartbroken. Because what am I going to do now I’m not going to be with [Nikita] every single day?...
The Paralympian was the sixth contestant to be eliminated from Strictly on Sunday (6 November), after competing against Molly Rainford in what head judge Shirley Ballas called “one of the best dance-offs I think I’ve ever seen”.
Appearing on Strictly’s sister show It Takes Two on Monday (7 November), Simmonds compared leaving the competition to “heartbreak”.
“I found yesterday and today a bit like going through a heartbreak,” she told host Rylan Clark. “Strictly is everything and it’s been the most incredible time. We’ve been doing it seven weeks now and now it’s all over all of a sudden.
“It’s so sad... I feel like I’m heartbroken. Because what am I going to do now I’m not going to be with [Nikita] every single day?...
- 11/7/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Ellie Simmonds’s touching question to her Strictly Come Dancing partner is resurfacing after the latest results show.
The Paralympic champion swimmer became the sixth contestant to leave the BBC competition after what head judge Shirley Ballas called “one of the best dance offs ever” with Molly Rainford.
Simmonds and professional partner Nikita Kuzmin were left overjoyed with their highest marks yet for their Charleston on Saturday’s episode (5 November).
However, it was not enough to keep them from being voted off, with Kuzmin saying he was “disappointed” by the result after it was announced.
Many highlighted a touching moment between the pair after they finished their performance on Saturday. While hugging Kuzmin, Simmonds asked him, “Was that Ok?”
While the crowd applauded, Kuzmin said it was, with Simmonds adding: “Was it? Was it? Are you sure?”
The pair’s friendship has been highlighted by viewers as being one of...
The Paralympic champion swimmer became the sixth contestant to leave the BBC competition after what head judge Shirley Ballas called “one of the best dance offs ever” with Molly Rainford.
Simmonds and professional partner Nikita Kuzmin were left overjoyed with their highest marks yet for their Charleston on Saturday’s episode (5 November).
However, it was not enough to keep them from being voted off, with Kuzmin saying he was “disappointed” by the result after it was announced.
Many highlighted a touching moment between the pair after they finished their performance on Saturday. While hugging Kuzmin, Simmonds asked him, “Was that Ok?”
While the crowd applauded, Kuzmin said it was, with Simmonds adding: “Was it? Was it? Are you sure?”
The pair’s friendship has been highlighted by viewers as being one of...
- 11/7/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is in full flow, with this year’s celebrity contestants continuing to battle it out to win the Glitter Ball trophy.
The latest episode was broadcast on Saturday (5 November), and saw some favourites stumble for the first time.
During the episode, Ellie Taylor apologised to her professional partner Johannes Radebe after receiving “cruel” judges’ comments for their performance.
This week, Hamza Yassin, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton impressed the judges, while Ellie Taylor and Tyler West were forced to deal with some harsh feedback.
See all the scores below...
Week six leaderboard
1. Hamza Yassin and Jowita PrzystaÅ.
2. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
3. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
4. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
5. Fleur East and Vito Coppola
6. Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
7. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
8. Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
9. Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
10. Tony Adams and Katya Jones
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Ian Hislop...
The latest episode was broadcast on Saturday (5 November), and saw some favourites stumble for the first time.
During the episode, Ellie Taylor apologised to her professional partner Johannes Radebe after receiving “cruel” judges’ comments for their performance.
This week, Hamza Yassin, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton impressed the judges, while Ellie Taylor and Tyler West were forced to deal with some harsh feedback.
See all the scores below...
Week six leaderboard
1. Hamza Yassin and Jowita PrzystaÅ.
2. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
3. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
4. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
5. Fleur East and Vito Coppola
6. Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
7. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
8. Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
9. Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
10. Tony Adams and Katya Jones
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Ian Hislop...
- 11/7/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
The latest celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed.
In Sunday night’s results show (6 November), Paralympic champion swimmer Ellie Simmonds became the sixth contestant to leave the BBC competition after a dance-off with Molly Rainford.
All four judges opted to save Rainford and her partner Carlos Gu after both couples performed their routines again, with head judge Shirley Ballas calling it “one of the best dance offs I think I’ve ever seen”.
Speaking after her elimination, Simmonds called her Strictly experience “incredible” and “life-changing”, and praised her dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.
She said: “I want to thank Nikita ever so much. I’m going to miss him – he’s changed my life and confidence. We’ve had the most amazing days. We’ve had not just dancing days, but days we’ve just spoken for hours.
“And the confidence you’ve given me – I...
In Sunday night’s results show (6 November), Paralympic champion swimmer Ellie Simmonds became the sixth contestant to leave the BBC competition after a dance-off with Molly Rainford.
All four judges opted to save Rainford and her partner Carlos Gu after both couples performed their routines again, with head judge Shirley Ballas calling it “one of the best dance offs I think I’ve ever seen”.
Speaking after her elimination, Simmonds called her Strictly experience “incredible” and “life-changing”, and praised her dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.
She said: “I want to thank Nikita ever so much. I’m going to miss him – he’s changed my life and confidence. We’ve had the most amazing days. We’ve had not just dancing days, but days we’ve just spoken for hours.
“And the confidence you’ve given me – I...
- 11/7/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is in full flow, with this year’s celebrity contestants continuing to battle it out to win the Glitter Ball trophy.
The latest episode was broadcast on Saturday (5 November), and saw some favourites stumble for the first time.
During the episode, Ellie Taylor apologised to her professional partner Johannes Radebe after receiving “cruel” judges’ comments for their performance.
This week, Hamza Yassin, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton impressed the judges, while Ellie Taylor and Tyler West were forced to deal with some harsh feedback.
See all the scores below...
Week six leaderboard
1. Hamza Yassin and Jowita PrzystaÅ.
2. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
3. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
4. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
5. Fleur East and Vito Coppola
6. Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
7. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
8. Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
9. Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
10. Tony Adams and Katya Jones
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Ian Hislop...
The latest episode was broadcast on Saturday (5 November), and saw some favourites stumble for the first time.
During the episode, Ellie Taylor apologised to her professional partner Johannes Radebe after receiving “cruel” judges’ comments for their performance.
This week, Hamza Yassin, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton impressed the judges, while Ellie Taylor and Tyler West were forced to deal with some harsh feedback.
See all the scores below...
Week six leaderboard
1. Hamza Yassin and Jowita PrzystaÅ.
2. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
3. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
4. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
5. Fleur East and Vito Coppola
6. Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
7. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
8. Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
9. Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
10. Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Read More
Ian Hislop...
- 11/6/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Five words guaranteed to strike fear into a Strictly contestant’s heart: “I’m being really picky now.” When Craig Revel Horwood nitpicked Fleur East’s jive to “Waterloo” during Strictly Come Dancing’s baffling BBC centenary show, it was with that apologetic qualifier. The judge had only pointed out East’s “boisterous” top line and a timing mishap that lasted “literally three seconds”, he insisted, because she was so good. So good, in fact, that she seems to be held to slightly different standards. She was awarded a seven by Horwood, and one week later so was… Tony Adams. It begs the question: when is a sev-eeeeeeen not really a sev-eeeeeen?
On social media, viewers were quick to jump on the discrepancy. Why were undeniably excellent dancers like East and Molly Rainford receiving sixes and sevens for strong routines with a few minor issues, while significantly worse performers like...
On social media, viewers were quick to jump on the discrepancy. Why were undeniably excellent dancers like East and Molly Rainford receiving sixes and sevens for strong routines with a few minor issues, while significantly worse performers like...
- 11/5/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The latest celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed.
In Sunday night’s results show (23 October), comedian Jayde Adams became the fourth contestant to leave the BBC competition after a dance-off with Molly Rainford.
All four judges opted to save Rainford after both couples performed their routines again, with Anton Du Beke calling the result “terrible”.
Speaking about her time on the show, Adams said: “This has been the best thing I have ever done in my life and I will carry it to my grave, and it has been an absolute pleasure working with you [Karen Hauer] and learning about so much that will go into my own stuff, in my own work. You are one of the most gifted people I have ever worked with, Karen. “
Adams said that everyone behind-the-scenes on the show referred to Hauer as “the best one”, before adding in...
In Sunday night’s results show (23 October), comedian Jayde Adams became the fourth contestant to leave the BBC competition after a dance-off with Molly Rainford.
All four judges opted to save Rainford after both couples performed their routines again, with Anton Du Beke calling the result “terrible”.
Speaking about her time on the show, Adams said: “This has been the best thing I have ever done in my life and I will carry it to my grave, and it has been an absolute pleasure working with you [Karen Hauer] and learning about so much that will go into my own stuff, in my own work. You are one of the most gifted people I have ever worked with, Karen. “
Adams said that everyone behind-the-scenes on the show referred to Hauer as “the best one”, before adding in...
- 10/31/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
It’s officially Strictly Come Dancing season.
The latest series, the 20th anniversary special, has revealed a new bunch of contestants for 2022, including figures from the world of music, television and sports.
You can find the full line-up here.
Among the contestants competing for the Glitterball trophy this year is Molly Rainford. She is coupled up with new pro dancer Carlos Gu.
But who is Molly Rainford, and what has she said about appearing on Strictly?
Rainford, 21, shot to fame after reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 when she was just 11.
She impressed judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden with her performances of Roxette’s “It Must Have Been Love” and Beyoncé’s versino of “Ave Maria”. She finished in sixth place (dancing dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey won), but was swiftly signd to Sony Music.
In 2014, she became the co-host of Cbbc’s Friday Download and,...
The latest series, the 20th anniversary special, has revealed a new bunch of contestants for 2022, including figures from the world of music, television and sports.
You can find the full line-up here.
Among the contestants competing for the Glitterball trophy this year is Molly Rainford. She is coupled up with new pro dancer Carlos Gu.
But who is Molly Rainford, and what has she said about appearing on Strictly?
Rainford, 21, shot to fame after reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 when she was just 11.
She impressed judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden with her performances of Roxette’s “It Must Have Been Love” and Beyoncé’s versino of “Ave Maria”. She finished in sixth place (dancing dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey won), but was swiftly signd to Sony Music.
In 2014, she became the co-host of Cbbc’s Friday Download and,...
- 10/29/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancingstar Will Mellor has shared how he secretly pays tribute to his late father during his performances.
The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps actor was inspired to go on the show after his father passed away from cancer two years ago.
In a new interview with Ok!, Mellor said that he carried a piece of his dad with him during every dance.
“I wear his ring every day for every performance,” Mellor said. “I always have a little moment with it before I go on and dance. It means he’s with me.”
The actor shared that he had been asked to take part in Strictly before but had said no due to fearing it would negatively impact his acting career.
However, following the sudden death of his father, he decided to take on more opportunities.
“I lost my dad in 2020 and my mindset completely changed,...
The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps actor was inspired to go on the show after his father passed away from cancer two years ago.
In a new interview with Ok!, Mellor said that he carried a piece of his dad with him during every dance.
“I wear his ring every day for every performance,” Mellor said. “I always have a little moment with it before I go on and dance. It means he’s with me.”
The actor shared that he had been asked to take part in Strictly before but had said no due to fearing it would negatively impact his acting career.
However, following the sudden death of his father, he decided to take on more opportunities.
“I lost my dad in 2020 and my mindset completely changed,...
- 10/29/2022
- by Furvah Shah
- The Independent - TV
Game of Thrones fans are learning a lot more about the Targaryens thanks to House of the Dragon.
HBO’s new spin-off series concluded its first season on Sunday (24 October), transporting viewers back to the world of Westeros – albeit one set more than 150 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
The series isn’t just aimed at viewers of the original series, though. There have already been several moments where it became clear the prequel will reward readers of George Rr Martin’s Fire & Blood, as well as his A Song of Ice and Fire book series.
In the new series, viewers were reminded of a time long before even this series begins – a time whe Aegon the Conqueror was ruler of the Seven kingdoms.
One key scene featured in episode one, which was requested by Martin himself, sees King Viserys (Paddy Considine) tell his daughter and heir Princess...
HBO’s new spin-off series concluded its first season on Sunday (24 October), transporting viewers back to the world of Westeros – albeit one set more than 150 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
The series isn’t just aimed at viewers of the original series, though. There have already been several moments where it became clear the prequel will reward readers of George Rr Martin’s Fire & Blood, as well as his A Song of Ice and Fire book series.
In the new series, viewers were reminded of a time long before even this series begins – a time whe Aegon the Conqueror was ruler of the Seven kingdoms.
One key scene featured in episode one, which was requested by Martin himself, sees King Viserys (Paddy Considine) tell his daughter and heir Princess...
- 10/24/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing star Molly Rainford has apologised to her professional partner Carlos Gu for “letting him down” after they ended up in the dance-off.
During Saturday (22 October) night’s show, the pair performed a Couple’s Choice routine to the Grange Hill theme tune as part of the night celebrating the BBC’s centenary.
However, the routine was criticised by the judges, with viewers suggesting that Rainford and Gu had been “stitched up” by the “slow” musical choice which appeared hard to dance to.
The pair, who have previously topped the Strictly leaderboard, scored 30 points and found themselves in the bottom half of the contestants.
Rainford and Gu were at risk of leaving the show after ending up in the dance-off during Sunday (23 October) night’s results show against comedian Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer.
The judges all voted to save Rainford, with Anton du Beke saying it was...
During Saturday (22 October) night’s show, the pair performed a Couple’s Choice routine to the Grange Hill theme tune as part of the night celebrating the BBC’s centenary.
However, the routine was criticised by the judges, with viewers suggesting that Rainford and Gu had been “stitched up” by the “slow” musical choice which appeared hard to dance to.
The pair, who have previously topped the Strictly leaderboard, scored 30 points and found themselves in the bottom half of the contestants.
Rainford and Gu were at risk of leaving the show after ending up in the dance-off during Sunday (23 October) night’s results show against comedian Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer.
The judges all voted to save Rainford, with Anton du Beke saying it was...
- 10/24/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing star Molly Rainford has apologised to her professional partner Carlos Gu for “letting him down” after they ended up in the dance-off.
During Saturday (22 October) night’s show, the pair performed a Couple’s Choice routine to the Grange Hill theme tune as part of the night celebrating the BBC’s centenary.
However, the routine was criticised by the judges, with viewers suggesting that Rainford and Gu had been “stitched up” by the “slow” musical choice which appeared hard to dance to.
The pair, who have previously topped the Strictly leaderboard, scored 30 points and found themselves in the bottom half of the contestants.
Rainford and Gu were at risk of leaving the show after ending up in the dance-off during Sunday (23 October) night’s results show against comedian Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer.
The judges all voted to save Rainford, with Anton du Beke saying it was...
During Saturday (22 October) night’s show, the pair performed a Couple’s Choice routine to the Grange Hill theme tune as part of the night celebrating the BBC’s centenary.
However, the routine was criticised by the judges, with viewers suggesting that Rainford and Gu had been “stitched up” by the “slow” musical choice which appeared hard to dance to.
The pair, who have previously topped the Strictly leaderboard, scored 30 points and found themselves in the bottom half of the contestants.
Rainford and Gu were at risk of leaving the show after ending up in the dance-off during Sunday (23 October) night’s results show against comedian Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer.
The judges all voted to save Rainford, with Anton du Beke saying it was...
- 10/24/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The latest celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed.
In Sunday night’s results show (23 October), comedian Jayde Adams became the fourth contestant to leave the BBC competition after a dance-off with Molly Rainford.
All four judges opted to save Adams after both couples performed their routines again, with Anton Du Beke calling the result “terrible”.
Speaking about her time on the show, Adams said: “This has been the best thing I have ever done in my life and I will carry it to my grave, and it has been an absolute pleasure working with you [Karen Hauer] and learning about so much that will go into my own stuff, in my own work. You are one of the most gifted people I have ever worked with, Karen. “
Adams said that everyone behind-the-scenes on the show referred to Hauer as “the best one”, before adding in...
In Sunday night’s results show (23 October), comedian Jayde Adams became the fourth contestant to leave the BBC competition after a dance-off with Molly Rainford.
All four judges opted to save Adams after both couples performed their routines again, with Anton Du Beke calling the result “terrible”.
Speaking about her time on the show, Adams said: “This has been the best thing I have ever done in my life and I will carry it to my grave, and it has been an absolute pleasure working with you [Karen Hauer] and learning about so much that will go into my own stuff, in my own work. You are one of the most gifted people I have ever worked with, Karen. “
Adams said that everyone behind-the-scenes on the show referred to Hauer as “the best one”, before adding in...
- 10/23/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing fans are calling out the show for “stitching up” Molly Rainford.
Actor Rainford, who is a former Britain’s Got Talent contestant, has become one of this year’s fan favourites, but her followers were left disappointed with her latest performance.
However, instead of criticising her efforts, the failure is being attributed to the song choice and choreography, which was devised by her professional partner Carlos Gu.
Saturday’s episode (23 October) celebrated the BBC’s centenery with each celebrity dancing to a variety of popular theme tunes of show’s that have aired throughout the channel’s history.
Rainford perform a street dance to Grange Hill’s theme, which was the couples’ choice, but the result did not impress viewers.
“Not quite at her best tonight, but that might be the choreography rather than Molly’s performance,” one viewer wrote, with another agreeing: “Looked like it was...
Actor Rainford, who is a former Britain’s Got Talent contestant, has become one of this year’s fan favourites, but her followers were left disappointed with her latest performance.
However, instead of criticising her efforts, the failure is being attributed to the song choice and choreography, which was devised by her professional partner Carlos Gu.
Saturday’s episode (23 October) celebrated the BBC’s centenery with each celebrity dancing to a variety of popular theme tunes of show’s that have aired throughout the channel’s history.
Rainford perform a street dance to Grange Hill’s theme, which was the couples’ choice, but the result did not impress viewers.
“Not quite at her best tonight, but that might be the choreography rather than Molly’s performance,” one viewer wrote, with another agreeing: “Looked like it was...
- 10/23/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Claudia Winkleman alluded to the chaos within the UK government on Strictly Come Dancing.
Saturday (22 October) night’s show was a BBC 100 special as part of the channel’s centenary celebrations.
During the episode, the remaining contestants danced to songs and theme tunes inspired by the BBC’s biggest shows of the last 100 years, from Doctor Who to Grange Hill.
Following James Bye’s Foxtrot to the EastEnders theme tune, host Winkleman made a cheeky dig at the last week of chaos within the government that saw Liz Truss resign as prime minister after just 44 days.
“Still to come, Hamza [Yassin] takes on a tricky ballroom dance and if he’s any good at leading, the country’s got a job for him,” she quipped.
Yassin performed a dance to celebrate the BBC’s nature programming and scored 35 points.
With Truss resigning on Thursday (20 October), the Conservative party will find a...
Saturday (22 October) night’s show was a BBC 100 special as part of the channel’s centenary celebrations.
During the episode, the remaining contestants danced to songs and theme tunes inspired by the BBC’s biggest shows of the last 100 years, from Doctor Who to Grange Hill.
Following James Bye’s Foxtrot to the EastEnders theme tune, host Winkleman made a cheeky dig at the last week of chaos within the government that saw Liz Truss resign as prime minister after just 44 days.
“Still to come, Hamza [Yassin] takes on a tricky ballroom dance and if he’s any good at leading, the country’s got a job for him,” she quipped.
Yassin performed a dance to celebrate the BBC’s nature programming and scored 35 points.
With Truss resigning on Thursday (20 October), the Conservative party will find a...
- 10/23/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing kicked off its celebrations for the BBC’s centenary with the show’s “most ambitious group number”.
Saturday (22 October) night’s episode of the show was a BBC-themed special, with the remaining dancers performing to songs and theme tunes inspired by the BBC’s biggest shows over the years.
Things began with a routine by the professional dancer which started with BBC News presenter Huw Edwards explaining how Strictly was “taking over the BBC”.
“But some of us are too busy to dance,” Edwards explained. “We have some very serious work to do. Do you know what this is? This was named after me. It’s a Huw-kulele.”
The presenter was then joined by dancers Jowita PryzstaÅ. and Giovanni Pernice, while the hosts at BBC Breakfast watched on in confusion.
The professional dancers popped up in a number of BBC shows, including EastEnders, Masterchef and Antiques Roadshow.
Saturday (22 October) night’s episode of the show was a BBC-themed special, with the remaining dancers performing to songs and theme tunes inspired by the BBC’s biggest shows over the years.
Things began with a routine by the professional dancer which started with BBC News presenter Huw Edwards explaining how Strictly was “taking over the BBC”.
“But some of us are too busy to dance,” Edwards explained. “We have some very serious work to do. Do you know what this is? This was named after me. It’s a Huw-kulele.”
The presenter was then joined by dancers Jowita PryzstaÅ. and Giovanni Pernice, while the hosts at BBC Breakfast watched on in confusion.
The professional dancers popped up in a number of BBC shows, including EastEnders, Masterchef and Antiques Roadshow.
- 10/22/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
It’s officially Strictly Come Dancing season.
The latest series, the 20th anniversary special, has revealed a new bunch of contestants for 2022, including figures from the world of music, television and sports.
You can find the full line-up here.
Among the contestants competing for the Glitterball trophy this year is Molly Rainford. She is coupled up with new pro dancer Carlos Gu.
But who is Molly Rainford, and what has she said about appearing on Strictly?
Rainford, 21, shot to fame after reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 when she was just 11.
She impressed judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden with her performances of Roxette’s “It Must Have Been Love” and Beyoncé’s versino of “Ave Maria”. She finished in sixth place (dancing dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey won), but was swiftly signd to Sony Music.
In 2014, she became the co-host of Cbbc’s Friday Download and,...
The latest series, the 20th anniversary special, has revealed a new bunch of contestants for 2022, including figures from the world of music, television and sports.
You can find the full line-up here.
Among the contestants competing for the Glitterball trophy this year is Molly Rainford. She is coupled up with new pro dancer Carlos Gu.
But who is Molly Rainford, and what has she said about appearing on Strictly?
Rainford, 21, shot to fame after reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 when she was just 11.
She impressed judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden with her performances of Roxette’s “It Must Have Been Love” and Beyoncé’s versino of “Ave Maria”. She finished in sixth place (dancing dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey won), but was swiftly signd to Sony Music.
In 2014, she became the co-host of Cbbc’s Friday Download and,...
- 10/22/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
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