Arlene Phillips slams the BBC for how they handled her Strictly exit and says she found out she had been axed from a journalist: 'I was a grownup. They should have come to me'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Arlene Phillips slams the BBC for how they handled her Strictly exit and says she found out she had been axed from a journalist: 'I was a grownup. They should have come to me'

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Arlene Phillips has revealed she found out she had been dropped from her role as judge on Strictly Come Dancing when a journalist called her. Arlene Phillips has revealed she found out she had been dropped from her role as judge on Strictly Come Dancing when a journalist called her 'I was a grownup when I did that show, so I resent that the BBC didn't come to me as soon as they had the thought,' she said. Arlene is already a two-time Olivier Award nominee for Best Theatre Choreographer in 1994 and 1999, as well as winner for the 2023 Special Recognition award alongside Derek Jacobi. The dancer and choreographer was axed from Striclty in 2008 after four years as a judge alongside Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman and Craig Revel Horwood

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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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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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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 …

Dame Arlene Phillips claims the BBC 'never apologised' for axing her from Strictly Come Dancing and says she was 'positioned' to role play as a black jacket-wearing 'harsh' judge
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dame Arlene Phillips claims the BBC 'never apologised' for axing her from Strictly Come Dancing and says she was 'positioned' to role play as a black jacket-wearing 'harsh' judge

Daily Mail  

Dame Arlene Phillips has claimed that the BBC 'never apologised' or gave her a reason for why she was axed from Strictly Come Dancing. Dame Arlene Phillips claimed on Wednesday's How to Fail podcast that the BBC 'never apologised' or gave her a reason for why she was axed from Strictly Come Dancing The choreographer and talent scout, 80, was …

Arlene Phillips says she ‘resents’ how BBC fired her from Strictly Come Dancing
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Arlene Phillips says she ‘resents’ how BBC fired her from Strictly Come Dancing

The Independent  

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 Arlene Phillips has revisited her unexpected departure from Strictly Come Dancing, …

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas nearly quit dancing over ‘threats’ and ‘bullying’
1 year ago

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas nearly quit dancing over ‘threats’ and ‘bullying’

The Independent  

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. The ace dancer, 63, faced the career crisis shortly before being offered the role of …

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  

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. The BBC wrote in a statement announcing the actor’s …

Dame Arlene Phillips says she shouted at Oti Mabuse over ‘her craziness’
2 years, 7 months ago

Dame Arlene Phillips says she shouted at Oti Mabuse over ‘her craziness’

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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. Read our privacy policy Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Arlene Phillips has admitted to …

Craig Revel Horwood blames fans for Catherine Tyldesley Strictly exit
5 years, 2 months ago

Craig Revel Horwood blames fans for Catherine Tyldesley Strictly exit

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has insisted viewers are to blame for Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Radebe's exit, amid claims saved contestant Mike Bushell avoided the axe due to his job as a BBC Breakfast host. Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood has insisted viewers are to blame for Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Radebe's exit When asked by hosts …

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