f Strictly Come Dancing Oti Mabuse discusses uncertain future of BBC show amid coronavirus pandemic By Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:21:03 +0100 Appearing on Lorraine on Monday morning, the professional dancer, 29, revealed that those involved with making the show are 'just hoping' that it can still go ahead later this year Full Article
f Claudia Winkleman bizzarely compares herself to Meat Loaf whilst in isolation By Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:53:43 +0100 The star, 48, admitted she does not have mirrors in her house, and therefore could not even recognise over own reflection on a zoom call Full Article
f Anton du Beke keeps fit at home as he does push-ups with his daughter Henrietta, three, on his back By Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:19:24 +0100 The TV star, 53, looked in good spirits as he sat the tot on his back while enjoying a home workout in his living room. Full Article
f Strictly bosses assess contingency plans for upcoming series amid corona pandemic By Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:22:13 +0100 Despite reports claiming one option was to keep the celebrity and dance professionals in isolation together, insiders insisted this was not plausible Full Article
f Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton give a glimpse into their flat while they isolate together By Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:07:37 +0100 Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton gave a rare glimpse into their home life when she appeared on Saturday Brunch, with the dancing pro gatecrashing her video call. Full Article
f Strictly bosses 'consider double eliminations if coronavirus pandemic forces delayed start date' By Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:17:57 +0100 An insider has told The Sun that Strictly producers are considering changes to the format including double eliminations if the 2020 series is forced to have a delayed start date. Full Article
f Strictly Come Dancing set to air three-part special from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's homes By Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:49:55 +0100 While bosses scramble to make sure another series of the show can still go ahead, they are planning a trip down memory lane to look back at some of the series' best moments. Full Article
f James Jordan is every inch the doting father as he cradles his 'munchkin' daughter Ella By Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:52:19 +0100 The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 42, shared a sweet Instagram snap of himself cradling his 'munchkin' baby daughter Ella on Sunday, while wife Ola, 37, later shared an image of their smiling tot. Full Article
f Artem Chigvintsev says he was forced to miss a baby scan with Nikki Bella amid COVID-19 restrictions By Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:08:53 +0100 The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, revealed he was forced to miss a baby scan with fiancée Nikki Bella due to COVID-19 restrictions. Full Article
f Ola Jordan enjoys a rare outing with baby Ella and husband James on a family stroll during lockdown By Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:29:36 +0100 It has been a tense time for the family as James Jordan's father battles COVID-19. Yet Ola, 42, and her husband, 37, were able to make the most of things on Monday as they headed out on a stroll. Full Article
f Strictly star Karen Hauer reveals the secrets behind her health and fitness routine By Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:50:20 +0100 The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 38, insists she does her best to maintain a full, active lifestyle while remaining in lockdown with her new partner. Full Article
f Strictly winner Kelvin Fletcher showcases his impressive moves for the #keepdancingchallenge By Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:01:43 +0100 The former Emmerdale star and Strictly winner, 36, joked he had 'not lost it' as he showcased his dance skills for the #keepdancingchallenge on Instagram on Tuesday. Full Article
f Strictly bosses 'are offering doubled fees to celebs to attract an A-list line-up' By Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:36:16 +0100 Sources claim TV executives are keen for the series 'to remain the jewel in the BBC's crown' and have already put forward contract proposals in a bid to attract a 'stellar line-up'. Full Article
f Katya Jones admits she had a serious complaint from her next door neighbour By Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:53:33 +0100 The Strictly dancer admitted she had to agree to do things differently after her upset neighbour knocked on her door in desperation. Full Article
f James Jordan reveals he and wife Ola had to rush baby daughter Ella to hospital By Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:50:09 +0100 The former Strictly Come Dancing stars, who welcomed the tot in February, went to A&E on Tuesday after noticing Ella appeared to be finding it difficult to breath. Full Article
f Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley reveals she now has the confidence to be naked By Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:24:31 +0100 Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley, 36, revealed on Thursday that she now has the confidence to be naked thanks to appearing on Strictly Come Dancing. Full Article
f Katya Jones makes a cheeky joke while sporting a fluffy cushion for the pillow challenge By Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:36:37 +0100 The Strictly Come Dancing star, 30, joked the residents surrounding her property would be getting 'some view' as she posed wearing just a fluffy pillow. Full Article
f Maya Jama is 'set to be offered a SIX-FIGURE sum to take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing' By Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:36:04 +0100 The Radio 1 DJ, 25, is said to have caught the eye of the Strictly Come Dancing talent scouts with sources claiming she 'ticks every box'. Full Article
f Strictly Come Dancing professionals 'fight for a pay rise' after their tours are cancelled By Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:09 +0100 Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancers are reportedly fighting for a pay rise from the show after their extra income earned from tours is lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
f Strictly's Katya Jones left traumatised as 'explicit personal photos are leaked' By Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:01:33 +0100 Pro ballroom dancer Katya Jones is said to have been left devastated after explicit photos of her were reportedly leaked. Full Article
f Strictly's Michelle Visage brands Jessie J a 'cold person' after their first meeting By Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:36:57 +0100 In a new interview, the RuPaul's Drag Race judge, 51, claimed she was left disappointed when she met the singer, 32, during a promotional tour in Australia. Full Article
f Katya Jones and Ed Balls perform their Gangnam Style dance as they do #twopointsixchallenge By Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:01:35 +0100 Strictly's Katya Jones and Ed Balls recreated their Gangnam Style dance while Davinia Taylor posed for a sultry bath snap following a 26-mile run as they led the stars in the #twopointsixchallenge. Full Article
f Strictly bosses fear 'professional dancers could be locked out of Britain amid coronavirus pandemic By Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:13:51 +0100 Strictly Come Dancing bosses reportedly fear that some professional dancers could be locked out of Britain amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
f Craig Revel-Horwood reveals he is engaged to boyfriend Jonathan Myring By Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:05:33 +0100 The pair, who started dating in 2018, are now planning their wedding after horticulturalist Jonathan surprised the professional dancer by proposing during trip to Tasmania in March. Full Article
f Strictly bosses may AXE the live studio audience for 2020 to adhere with social distancing By Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:54:26 +0100 Strictly Come Dancing may go ahead this autumn without its usual studio audience cheering on the performers. Full Article
f Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg take fans back in time as they dress up for 80s inspired aerobics class By Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:10:15 +0100 The Strictly Come Dancing professional pulled on spandex shorts and a curly wig complete with a vibrant pink hairband as she got into character for the high-energy, aerobics based class. Full Article
f Reverend Richard Coles makes emotional radio tribute to sister-in-law who died from coronavirus By Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 12:40:55 +0100 Reverend Richard Coles today invoked the Queen's 'we will meet again' message as he read out a touching tribute to his sister-in-law Louise Coles after her death from coronavirus. Full Article
f Strictly's Karen Hauer reveals she keeps fit by 'carrying around' her celebrity partners By Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 18:15:17 +0100 The dancer, 38, who displayed her washboard abs on Instagram on Saturday, revealed the secret behind her incredible shape is having to 'carry around' her celeb partners on Strictly. Full Article
f Strictly's Kevin Clifton claims he begged bosses to be paired with Stacey Dooley By Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 01:04:09 +0100 The dancer, 37, admitted he called in a favour with one of Strictly's choreographers to be paired up with Stacey, 33. The pair went onto be crowned series champions in 2018. Full Article
f Craig Revel-Horwood admits he ruined fiancé Jonathan Myring's proposal By Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 15:55:56 +0100 The Strictly Come Dancing judge confirmed his engagement to horticulturalist Jonathan in April, shortly after the couple returned their Hampshire home following a trip to Australia. Full Article
f Strictly's Karen Hauer flaunts her washboard abs in gruelling workout video By Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:26:33 +0100 The dance pro, 37, showed off her jaw-dropping physique in skimpy black sportswear as she worked up a sweat on the cross trainer in her garden. Full Article
f Stacey Dooley shares rare loved-up snap with boyfriend Kevin Clifton By Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:28:53 +0100 The documentary maker, 33, took to Instagram to post a glamorous photo of herself with the former Strictly Come Dancer, 37, in their home with a love heart emoji. Full Article
f Strictly Come Dancing 'to finally feature a same-sex couple this year' By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 03:24:51 +0100 Sources have claimed that bosses decided to finally make the historic move after rival Dancing On Ice set the standard with their own all-male pairing earlier this year. Full Article
f OLIVER HOLT: Tiger Woods' Masters win was a victory for self-belief, for perseverance, for greatness By Published On :: Sun, 29 Dec 2019 09:12:26 +0000 OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Five years ago, when I was already plenty old enough to know better, I went to Orlando to chronicle the end of Tiger Woods' career. Full Article
f OLIVER HOLT: My one wish for football in 2020 is to put some of our aggression and angst away By Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 22:41:19 +0000 OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: It was late in the afternoon on the fifth day of the second Test at Newlands when a beautiful thing happened in the stand next to the Oaks Enclosure. Full Article
f Greed of the elite is like a boa constrictor that squeezes the life out of England's small clubs By Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 11:14:52 +0000 OLIVER HOLT: Andy Holt, the owner of Accrington Stanley has accused big clubs of being like a boa constrictor, squeezing the life out of the teams in the lower leagues of English football. Full Article
f VAR is not perfect but it makes more sense than Arsene Wenger's idea By Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:32:37 +0000 OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: There is nothing wrong with the offside rule and there is nothing wrong with the way VAR is interpreting it. The facts really are that bald. Full Article
f The Premier League's plan to create a Hall of Fame is just a gimmicky rip-off of a bad American idea By Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:30:22 +0000 OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: So the Premier League is planning a Hall of Fame. There is no news yet on how much it is going to cost to get in or where it's going to be situated. Full Article
f OLIVER HOLT: The Olympics can't go on, they would be a Games of fear and not celebration By Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 22:31:22 +0000 OLIVER HOLT: At the Olympic Museum in Tokyo, in the shadow of the beautiful new Olympic Stadium, there is an exhibition dedicated to the 1964 Games, when Tokyo last hosted the event. Full Article
f OLIVER HOLT: Now more than ever all that Sir Kenny Dalglish stands for is to be cherished By Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 22:31:00 +0100 OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: In the midst of all this, in the midst of the lockdown and my dad in a care home no one can visit any more and my mum reaching for her shopping. Full Article
f OLIVER HOLT: Voiding this season would just be a victory for greed and fear By Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 01:35:08 +0100 OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Voiding the Premier League season is not an option that we should even be entertaining. The same applies to all our leagues. Full Article
f OLIVER HOLT: Are we so desperate for football to rush back that we're happy to risk causing damage? By Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 08:54:36 +0100 OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Are we so desperate for football to return that we turn a sport that we cherish for its escapism, its tribalism and its beauty into a giant sterile zone? Full Article
f Anthony Watson may return against Wales in Six Nations after being included in 25-man training squad By Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:33:26 +0000 Anthony Watson has yet to make an appearance in the Championship because of a calf problem but his presence in the group attending a three-day camp in Oxford points to his improving fitness. Full Article
f England STILL plan for Six Nations finale in Rome, despite Ireland calling off match with Italy By Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:37:13 +0000 Officials at the RFU and the Italian Rugby Federation have expressed confidence that Eddie Jones’ side will be able to finish their campaign as planned at the Stadio Olimpico on March 14. Full Article
f George Kruis unsure about his England future as he weighs up lucrative Japan move By Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:26:06 +0000 George Kruis knows he has a crucial decision to make in the next few weeks - stay at Saracens and remain in contention for England selection or accept a lucrative offer from Japan. Full Article
f MIKE BROWN: Eddie Jones turned us into dragon slayers with a black A4 tactics folder By Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:31:27 +0000 MIKE BROWN: Slay the Dragon was our theme of the week for Eddie Jones' first game against Wales. At our Monday meeting, all of the players were given a black A4 folder filled with tactical instructions. Full Article
f Six Nations 'could no longer be shown on free-to-air channels' as 'Sky line up £300m bid' By Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:04:05 +0000 Sky are in line to secure a £300million agreement to screen the competition from 2021, leaving terrestrial channels BBC and ITV on the margins with potentially huge implications for the sport. Full Article
f Mako Vunipola and Anthony Watson in contention for England's Six Nations clash with Wales By Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:30:40 +0000 Prop Vunipola had returned with injured brother Billy to Tonga for a family emergency, but was on Monday included in a 34-man group for the Welsh match. Vunipola's return is a timely boost. Full Article
f MARTIN JOHNSON EXCLUSIVE: 'It would be a disaster to take Six Nations off terrestrial TV' By Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:00:50 +0000 EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: England's World Cup winning captain Johnson shoots down the prospect of Sky Sports taking over the Six Nations broadcast rights in an instant. Full Article
f England prop Mako Vunipola ruled OUT of Six Nations clash with Wales By Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:14:13 +0000 England prop Mako Vunipola is set to miss the rest of the Six Nations after going into self-isolation because of coronavirus fears. Full Article