Strictly Come Dancing proves once again that the public can’t handle confident young women
4 years ago

Strictly Come Dancing proves once again that the public can’t handle confident young women

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The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Maisie appeared visibly upset, but as you’d expect of any strong young woman, tried her best to put on a brave face. Without needing to say more, his comment confirmed what many already suspected: the public still can’t seem to handle young, talented and confident women. Former pro dancer Kevin Clifton certainly thinks so, tweeting: “People love a confident/talented/successful man, but a confident girl gets labelled cocky.” The pattern we’re seeing this year is sadly all too familiar. Many would exclaim, “I just can’t warm to them”, or use the excuse that, “they have previous dance experience”, but if that were the case, HRVY would be out of the competition already this year, or even series surprise Bill Bailey, who has some dance experience to his name.

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Strictly’s Amy Dowden delights viewers as she returns to dancefloor for group routine
1 week, 2 days ago

Strictly’s Amy Dowden delights viewers as she returns to dancefloor for group routine

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners
1 month, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

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Strictly stars outraged at show bosses axing 'fit and committed' longest-serving professional dancer Karen Hauer amid ageism row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strictly stars outraged at show bosses axing 'fit and committed' longest-serving professional dancer Karen Hauer amid ageism row

Daily Mail  

Strictly stars are outraged at the show's bosses axing its longest-serving professional dancer Karen Hauer. Strictly stars are outraged at the show's bosses axing its longest-serving professional dancer Karen Hauer The Venezuelan-American star's job on the BBC dance show is under threat 12 years after she joined back in 2012 following her early elimination from the current series in week …

Strictly Come Dancing fans threaten to 'switch off' and predict 'show won't last much longer' as five professional dancers face axe amid ageism row
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans threaten to 'switch off' and predict 'show won't last much longer' as five professional dancers face axe amid ageism row

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing fans have threatened to 'switch off' after it was revealed that five of the show's long-standing professional dancers could be axed. Reports on Thursday suggested that Nadiya Bychkova, 35, Neil Jones, 42, Karen Hauer, 42, Gorka Marquez, 34, and Katya Jones, 35, could all face the boot - sparking an ageism row Fan of the BBC show …

Is Strictly waltzing into another ageism row? As seasoned pros 'risk being replaced by younger dancers' how the show has been marred with controversy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is Strictly waltzing into another ageism row? As seasoned pros 'risk being replaced by younger dancers' how the show has been marred with controversy

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing's seasoned professionals are said to be at risk of being replaced by younger talent. As seasoned pros including Nadiya Bychkova, 35, 'risk being replaced by younger dancers' on Strictly how the show has been marred with ageism scandals over the years Most famously, Dame Arlene Phillips found herself dubbed 'the face of anti-ageism' when she was axed …

So who IS at the top of Strictly's hit list? The professional dances who are facing the axe REVEALED as bosses eye a younger generation of dancers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

So who IS at the top of Strictly's hit list? The professional dances who are facing the axe REVEALED as bosses eye a younger generation of dancers

Daily Mail  

The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers who are reportedly facing the axe as bosses eye a younger generation of dancers have been revealed. The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers who are reportedly facing the axe as bosses eye a younger generation of dancers have been revealed Some of the biggest and best loved stars on the show who have competed …

Strictly star makes refreshingly honest admission about her elimination
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strictly star makes refreshingly honest admission about her elimination

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden in tears at JB Gill’s score as Sarah Hadland wows with Madonna tribute
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden in tears at JB Gill’s score as Sarah Hadland wows with Madonna tribute

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This year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up might just be secretly brilliant
1 month, 3 weeks ago

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up might just be secretly brilliant

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This Morning viewers open-mouthed as Alison Hammond breaks into 'interpretive dance' before backward rolling over sofa in chaotic scenes
2 months ago

This Morning viewers open-mouthed as Alison Hammond breaks into 'interpretive dance' before backward rolling over sofa in chaotic scenes

Daily Mail  

This Morning viewers were left open-mouthed after Alison Hammond broke into a chaotic interpretive dance during Friday's show, before dramatically backwards rolling over the sofa. This Morning viewers were left open-mouthed after Alison Hammond broke into a chaotic interpretive dance during Friday's show, before dramatically backwards rolling off the sofa The disorderly segment cut to a pre-recorded clip of Alison …

Katya and Wynne’s awkward Strictly Come Dancing saga is a sign of things to come
2 months, 1 week ago

Katya and Wynne’s awkward Strictly Come Dancing saga is a sign of things to come

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Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones hits out at ‘nonsense’ Wynne Evans furore
2 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones hits out at ‘nonsense’ Wynne Evans furore

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Strictly Come Dancing pros transform into Minions for Movie Week's group routine as the show returns after BBC's bombshell report into bullying probe
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing pros transform into Minions for Movie Week's group routine as the show returns after BBC's bombshell report into bullying probe

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers are set to perform a Minions-themed routine on Saturday to mark the show's annual Movie Week. It comes after the BBC cleared Giovanni Pernice, 34, of physically abusive behaviour towards his former Strictly partner Amanda Abbington, 50, while upholding some of her complaints. Strictly Come Dancing stars are set to perform a Minions-themed routine on …

Strictly scandal: BBC’s Giovanni Pernice-Amanda Abbington investigation result finally revealed
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly scandal: BBC’s Giovanni Pernice-Amanda Abbington investigation result finally revealed

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Strictly Come Dancing: Tasha Ghouri hits back at claims she has too much dancing experience for the show
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Tasha Ghouri hits back at claims she has too much dancing experience for the show

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Kaye Adams says being voted off Strictly first affected her mental health
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kaye Adams says being voted off Strictly first affected her mental health

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Strictly is drawn into another fix row as rumoured contestant Sarah Hadland's West End background is revealed but actress insists trained dancers are 'fabulous to watch' on the BBC show
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly is drawn into another fix row as rumoured contestant Sarah Hadland's West End background is revealed but actress insists trained dancers are 'fabulous to watch' on the BBC show

Daily Mail  

Actress Sarah Hadland, who is set to be announced as one of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants this year, is a trained dancer with West End experience. Actress Sarah Hadland, who is set to be announced as one of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants this year, is a trained dancer with West End experience Speaking in 2015 she said: 'I …

Will Young claims he was ‘pressured’ to stay in Strictly Come Dancing
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Young claims he was ‘pressured’ to stay in Strictly Come Dancing

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Strictly Come Dancing: BBC says it ‘does not recognise’ new allegations of toxic workplace culture
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: BBC says it ‘does not recognise’ new allegations of toxic workplace culture

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing is in crisis – its days of being the nicest show on TV are over
5 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing is in crisis – its days of being the nicest show on TV are over

The Independent  

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Ex-BBC commissioner makes Strictly prediction after ‘unacceptable’ scandal
5 months ago

Ex-BBC commissioner makes Strictly prediction after ‘unacceptable’ scandal

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Amanda Abbington sheds light on ‘horrible’ Strictly experience: ‘It’s been really brutal’
5 months, 1 week ago

Amanda Abbington sheds light on ‘horrible’ Strictly experience: ‘It’s been really brutal’

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice denies claims of ‘abusive’ teaching methods
7 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice denies claims of ‘abusive’ teaching methods

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Strictly pro Amy Dowden reveals BBC series hopes after latest cancer update
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly pro Amy Dowden reveals BBC series hopes after latest cancer update

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden called ‘true winner’ by fans after surprise return to show
1 year ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden called ‘true winner’ by fans after surprise return to show

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Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from show after shock dance-off
1 year ago

Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from show after shock dance-off

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Strictly Come Dancing fans spot ‘odd’ detail in Amanda Abbington statement
1 year, 1 month ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans spot ‘odd’ detail in Amanda Abbington statement

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing: 7 stars who left in strange or unexpected circumstances
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing: 7 stars who left in strange or unexpected circumstances

The Independent  

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Amy Dowden delights Strictly Come Dancing fans in surprise appearance amid breast cancer treatment
1 year, 2 months ago

Amy Dowden delights Strictly Come Dancing fans in surprise appearance amid breast cancer treatment

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon issues apology for ‘stupid’ video after she’s reported to police
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon issues apology for ‘stupid’ video after she’s reported to police

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Strictly: Shirley Ballas nearly quit show in 2022 as ‘cruel’ trolls left her in tears
1 year, 3 months ago

Strictly: Shirley Ballas nearly quit show in 2022 as ‘cruel’ trolls left her in tears

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Strictly Come Dancing’s biggest stars this year are 50 plus – it’s refreshing to see
1 year, 3 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing’s biggest stars this year are 50 plus – it’s refreshing to see

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden shares pictures of new wig amid chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
1 year, 4 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden shares pictures of new wig amid chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer

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Strictly's Maisie Smith bares her cleavage in a plunging cardigan
2 years, 10 months ago

Strictly's Maisie Smith bares her cleavage in a plunging cardigan

Daily Mail  

Strictly's Maisie Smith and Tilly Ramsay were seen on Saturday leaving their hotel in Manchester ahead of their next live tour show this evening. Stars: Strictly's Maisie Smith and Tilly Ramsay were seen on Saturday leaving their hotel in Manchester ahead of their next live tour show this evening Maisie completed her outfit with a cap and comfy black tracksuit …

Maisie Smith looks worse for wear as she is turned away from a bar at 2am
3 years, 5 months ago

Maisie Smith looks worse for wear as she is turned away from a bar at 2am

Daily Mail  

Maisie Smith was left looking worse for wear as she was turned away from a London bar at 2am on Saturday while celebrating her 20th birthday. No entry: The EastEnders star and her friends were seen speaking to a doorman in the early hours of the morning before being refused entry to a club Partying: The group were said to …

Strictly: How Maisie Smith went from two weeks in the dance-off to scoring perfect 30s
4 years ago

Strictly: How Maisie Smith went from two weeks in the dance-off to scoring perfect 30s

The Independent  

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Strictly's Maisie Smith and HRVY 'break social distancing'
4 years, 1 month ago

Strictly's Maisie Smith and HRVY 'break social distancing'

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing stars Maisie Smith and HRVY have been spotted breaking the show's social distancing rules during filming for It Takes Two, just hours after Nicola Adams and Katya Jones were axed. Strictly Come Dancing stars Maisie Smith and HRVY have been spotted breaking the show's social distancing rules during filming for It Takes Two In the pictures obtained …

Strictly Come Dancing 2020: Oti Mabuse joins pros Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova at photocall
4 years, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2020: Oti Mabuse joins pros Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova at photocall

Daily Mail  

The new season of the hit BBC One series is set to start on October 17. And Strictly Come Dancing professionals Oti Mabuse, Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova took part in an exciting photocall ahead of the launch. Stunning: Strictly Come Dancing professionals Oti Mabuse, Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova took part in an exciting photocall ahead of the launch …

Strictly Come Dancing 2020: EastEnders star Maisie Smith and Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing CONFIRMED
4 years, 3 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2020: EastEnders star Maisie Smith and Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing CONFIRMED

Daily Mail  

Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing and EastEnders actress Maisie Smith are the latest celebs confirmed to be taking part in the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Wild child: Maisie was caught smoking a hand-rolled cigarette, after pulling over on an empty road in Essex on Sunday July 19 Hitting the floor: Bill Bailey and Invictus Games star JJ …

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