7 months, 1 week ago

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis ‘excited’ to make history with new TV role

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rose Ayling-Ellis is set to become the first deaf person to host live sports coverage on TV. Ayling-Ellis, who was both the first deaf person to compete on Strictly Come Dancing and to present CBeebies Bedtime Stories in sign language, said the history-making role was another opportunity to show the world “what us disabled people can do”. I think I’m addicted to being the first of doing something, and that is what I want to do.” open image in gallery Rose Ayling-Ellis is set to become the first deaf person to host live sports coverage on TV The former Strictly Come Dancing winner said that when she speaks with Paralympians, she doesn’t want it “to become an inspirational story so everyone else feels better about their lives”. open image in gallery Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ The pair scored legions of new fans after a routine in which the music paused and she and Pernice danced in silence as a tribute to the deaf community.

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Strictly finalist breaks silence on OnlyFans return after daytime TV jobs 'ran dry' - as he claims he is living 'this one shot at life to the fullest'

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A former Strictly Come Dancing finalist has broken his silence on his OnlyFans return as he reveals his time on daytime TV has 'run dry'. A former Strictly Come Dancing finalist broke silence on his OnlyFans return as he revealed his time on daytime TV has 'ran dry' Great British Bake Off alum John Whaite took to his social media …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strictly star Chris McCausland thinks he knows why BBC Giovanni-Amanda scandal happened

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Annabel Croft says BBC co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Annabel Croft says Strictly co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’

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2 months, 1 week ago

Giovanni Pernice shares sad update about Strictly future after Amanda Abbington scandal

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3 months, 1 week ago

The real reason why Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis did not appear in show's 20th Anniversary special 'is revealed'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis reportedly chose not to appear in the BBC show's 20th Anniversary special on Saturday evening - despite her victory with pro dance partner Giovanni Pernice. And now sources have revealed that despite Rose loving her time on the show, she didn't want to take part in the anniversary special as she didn't wish to …

3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis cast in Doctor Who

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing announces winner for 2024 series

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing suffers another blow following a year of scandal after Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are crowned winners

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Strictly Come Dancing has suffered another blow after a year of scandal as the ratings for the final episode have been released. The BBC show saw Chris McCausland and his pro partner Dianne Buswell win the 2024's champions after he history as the show's first ever blind contestant. Strictly Come Dancing suffers another blow amid year of scandal after ratings …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tasha Ghouri’s journey from being Love Island’s first ever deaf contestant to Strictly Come Dancing

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chris McCausland: Strictly’s first blind celebrity hoping to lift 2024 Glitterball trophy

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing viewers call out judges for ‘unfair’ scoring

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tasha Ghouri’s journey from being Love Island’s first ever deaf contestant to Strictly Come Dancing

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly star makes refreshingly honest admission about her elimination

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Susanna Reid says Strictly contestants should be ‘supported’ after bullying scandal

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Anton Du Beke reveals how he used to cover for terrible dance partners

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Giovanni explains why he got ‘frustrated’ with Amanda Abbington on BBC series

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Giovanni Pernice report upholds Amanda Abbington complaints ‘but not all’

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6 months ago

BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington and upholds ‘some Strictly complaints’

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6 months ago

Strictly stars brace for BBC report into Giovanni Pernice bullying probe: Bosses get set to release findings into misconduct claims by ex-dance partner Amanda Abbington

Daily Mail

A bombshell BBC report into the claims Strictly star Giovanni Pernice bullied his partner Amanda Abbington on the show will be released this afternoon. In one interview, Ms Abbington compared the dance show to 'the trenches' telling Channel 4 News that BBC producers had been left 'horrified' by clips that also allegedly exhibited 'humiliating behaviour of a sexual nature' Giovanni …

6 months ago

Strictly: BBC viewers upset over ‘messed up’ result as unexpected star is sent home

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6 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing star admits to fancying their professional partner

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6 months, 1 week ago

BBC bosses give their blessing for embattled star Giovanni Pernice to take part in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing... despite former dance partner Amanda Abbington's claims he bullied her

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BBC bosses gave their blessing for former star Giovanni Pernice to take part in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing – despite his former dance partner Amanda Abbington's claims that he bullied her. BBC bosses gave their blessing for former star Giovanni Pernice to take part in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing. She claimed that Giovanni was …

6 months, 1 week ago

Former Strictly pro Ian Waite controversially urges BBC bosses 'don't hire Italians' for the show after Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice bullying scandal

Daily Mail

Since Strictly began 20 years ago Italian dancers have become a staple of the Saturday night show. But amid the ongoing bullying furore, the much-loved former Strictly pro, Ian Waite, has made a controversial plea to ban the nationality from partaking in the competition. Giovanni Pernice, 34, exited the show in April following bullying allegations from his dance partner, Amanda …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly silenced! Dance show returns to the BBC with NO mention of Amanda Abbington's bullying claims or Graziano Di Prima's sacking as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 'act like nothing had happened'

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The months since the last series of Strictly ended have been somewhat tumultuous. First there were Amanda Abbington's claims that Giovanni Pernice bullied her during training, then BBC bosses sacked Graziano Di Prima for kicking his partner Zara McDermott as she lay on the floor. The show's millions of fans were anticipating hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to address …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Debbie McGee says she has been asked to give evidence in Strictly Come Dancing investigation

The Independent

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly’s Janette Manrara addresses Will Bayley’s injury he’ll ‘never get over’

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6 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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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nick Knowles joins Strictly line-up alongside Paul Merson and hockey player Sam Quek

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pernice has denied allegations of “threatening and abusive behaviour,” while Di Prima said in a …

8 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Third star named as ‘person of interest’ in BBC series scandal

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8 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova denies reports that she has complained about the show

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8 months, 1 week ago

Richard Madeley claims ‘no one is surprised’ by Strictly Come Dancing scandal

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly 2024’s latest celebrity rumour will anger many viewers

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Aljaz Skorjanec announces his return to Strictly Come Dancing in hopes to 'make baby daughter Lyra proud' after Giovanni Pernice's shock exit

Daily Mail

Aljaž Škorjanec announced his return to Strictly Come Dancing on Monday after it was confirmed that Giovanni Pernice would not be rejoining the lineup. The professional dancer, 34, who welcomed a daughter Lyra with his partner Janette Manrara in July last year, said he hoped to make the one-year-old proud following his two year hiatus from the BBC show. Aljaž …

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: BBC series ‘signs up’ blind celebrity as first 2024 contestant

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9 months ago

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice misconduct probe could run into next year as 'five celebrities provide formal statements to ex Metropolitan Police officers'

Daily Mail

The BBC probe investigating Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice could run into next year, according to reports. The investigation into Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'bullying' drama is thought to continue until next year after a source said 'up to five stars have presented evidence' The BBC launched an investigation after Giovanni was accused of 'bullying behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants …

9 months, 1 week ago

Giovanni Pernice makes first statement after Strictly Come Dancing exit

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Strictly dancers James and Ola Jordan speak out on Giovanni Pernice’s exit

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice axed from Strictly Come Dancing 2024 lineup

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice is NOT returning to Strictly Come Dancing BBC confirm amid workplace 'misconduct' probe

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Giovanni Pernice will not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC have confirmed. The BBC have confirmed Giovanni Pernice will not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing as they unveiled the full professional lineup in a statement on Monday The BBC have launched an investigation after the dancer, 33, was accused of 'threatening and abusive behaviour' while working with …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice: The Strictly star at the heart of a storm

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It was reported that Sherlock star Amanda Abbington, Good …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly star Amanda Abbington launches fresh attack on ‘nasty’ Giovanni Pernice

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

BBC issues request in response to Strictly scandal involving Giovanni Pernice

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10 months ago

Strictly scandal as Giovanni Pernice ‘faces official allegations’ by ex-celebrity partners

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10 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's Mr Nasty? Or a passionate Italian perfectionist? BBC insiders reveal how 'fame changed' Giovanni Pernice since he started on show in 2015 as a hard-up dancer with no English - but family sa

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Giovanni Pernice can be a 'pain in the a**e'. Giovanni Pernice knew as a child he wanted to dance, and went on to be Italian champion in his early twenties after surviving school bullying and leaving home at 14 to pursue his dream Giovanni's parents Piero and Rosalba and sister Angela came to London last month to support him and …

10 months, 1 week ago

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

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10 months, 1 week ago

Kate Garraway shows support for Giovanni Pernice - despite pal Ranvir Singh admitting she was 'scared' of him on Strictly - as dancer quits show amid probe into complaints made by 'traumatised' contes

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Kate Garraway proved to be an unlikely champion of Giovanni Pernice as she threw her support behind the star following his shock Strictly exit. One star who had previously spoken out about Giovanni's teaching style was Ranvir Singh, who admitted to feeling 'scared' of the Italian when they were partnered in the 2020 series. Kate Garraway proved to be an …

10 months, 1 week ago

BBC responds as Giovanni Pernice ‘quits’ Strictly Come Dancing amid training controversy

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly star Johannes Radebe recalls ‘special’ first experience shared with John Whaite

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Strictly fans fume as stars cancel show just moments before they were due on stage

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Strictly fans were left very unimpressed after Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez cancelled their performance in Cheltenham just hours before getting on stage. Strictly fans were fuming when Karen Hauer, 42, and Gorka Marquez, 34, cancelled their performance in Cheltenham just hours before getting on stage The pro dancers admitted to be 'gutted' to disappoint fans with the last-minute announcement, …

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Emmerdale's Amy Walsh shows her support for Wynne Evans after the under-fire star was caught making a sexual slur about his Strictly co-star

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Amy Walsh has showed her support for controversial star Wynne Evans on Friday after he was axed from the Strictly tour after making a sexual remark. Amy Walsh has showed her support for controversial star Wynne Evans on Friday after he was axed from the Strictly tour after making a sexual remark The two met while appearing on Celebrity MasterChef …

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Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova flaunts her incredible figure in a daring black and silver gown as she joins Alexandra Burke for The Spring Ball charity event

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Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova showed off every inch of her incredible figure as she joined a slew of stars for The Spring Ball's annual fundraiser on Wednesday. The dancer, 35, stunned in a dramatic black dress with daring silver mesh detailing with a thigh-high split as she arrived for the event at The London Cabaret Club. Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova, …

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1 week ago

Amanda Abbington claims Giovanni Pernice bullying row was 'never personal' as she speaks out on his romance with Bianca Guaccero

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Amanda Abbington has claimed her issues with Giovanni Pernice were 'never personal' and she actually thinks he is a 'very good dancer'. Amanda Abbington has claimed her issues with Giovanni Pernice were 'never personal' and she actually thinks he is a 'very good dancer' In a new interview, Amanda admitted she hopes Giovanni's new romance with Bianca Guaccero will be …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Scandal-plagued Strictly Come Dancing star 'hints they are quitting the BBC show' after nine years

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Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones has reportledy hinted she is set to quit the BBC show after nine years. Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones has reportledy hinted she is set to quit the BBC show after nine years According to reports Katya hinted at changes ahead while discussing her plans for 2025 and even suggested she could join …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Strictly's Amanda Abbington isn't sure if people 'like' her anymore after the Giovanni Pernice bullying row which she claims made her out to 'be the villain' - but insists she has 'no regrets'

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Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington has admitted that she's unsure if people still 'like' her anymore as she opens up on her future following the Giovanni Pernice bullying row. In July last year, more than six months after she quit the BBC show citing 'personal reasons', the actress accused Pernice of 'unnecessary, cruel and mean behaviour' during their time dancing …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin reveals shock new career move ahead of solo tour

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Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin has revealed that he is launching his own solo tour and is preparing to go into music. The professional dancer, who has starred on the BBC show for four years, admitted he has been secretly having singing lessons to make him a triple-threat as a performer. Nikita, 27, who came second on Celebrity Big Brother …

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