Strictly Come Dancing judge, Len Goodman has denied that he plans to leave the show if the BBC doesn’t give him a substantial pay rise.
MSN have reported that Len insisted “it’s a pack of lies”, before joking: “Honestly, I’d rather part with my penis than give up Strictly Come Dancing!”
Len was attending a Celebrity football match at David Beckhams LA Galaxy football ground when he commented: “I don’t care, it’s just a load of nonsense really, people write what they want to write. At first I used to get all stressy but what does it matter?” Continue reading ‘Len Goodman Denies Strictly Come Dancing 2008 Rumours!‘ »
We recently reported that some of the Strictly Come Dancing judges are refusing to sign their contracts if they don’t get more money. It seems that the Beeb are in trouble now, as the dancers seem to be going down the same line!
Last year the professionals picked up around £24,000 for the series, considerable less than judges like Len Goodman.
An insider told The Sun: “The dancers work hardest but get the least money.
“The judges are after several times as much and all they have to do is pass an opinion. Continue reading ‘Strictly Come Dancing 2008: Dancers Want More Cash‘ »
Bruce Forsythe has dropped some hints that the next series of Strictly Come Dancing may be his last, so show bosses are said to be on the lookout for a new presenter already.
Paul O’Grady is said to top the list of possible candidates, and a source told The Sun:
“Everyone round here knows Brucie can’t go on forever. Even he’s started dropping hints that the next series might be his last.
Continue reading ‘Paul O’Grady To Take Over Strictly Come Dancing?‘ »
Strictly Come Dancing judge, Len Goodman is reportedly holding out from signing his Strictly Come Dancing contract with the BBC, until they up his wages.
Last year Len reportedly wore himself out whilst filming for Strictly Come Dancing in the UK and Dancing With Stars in the States. He refuses to do the same this year unless the BBC make it really worth his while.
A source told the Sunday Mirror: “Len wore himself out trying to do both shows at the same time at the end of last year. He was leaving the BBC studio and catching the plane to Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Strictly Come Dancing 2008: Len Goodman In Wage Row‘ »
April 23, 2008 – 12:02 pm
Actress and Model, Kelly Brook
Strictly Come Dancing star, Kelly Brook, has broken off her engagement to actor Billy Zane ahead of their wedding which was rumoured to be taking place this summer.
Kelly is said to have been reassessing her life since her fathers death in November of last year, and has decided that Billy is not the man for her.
‘After much soul-searching, Kelly decided that Billy is not the man she wants to marry and has called off the engagement,’ reveals a source to The Sun.
‘The split is completely amicable and the decision was made after long conversations here and in the US. They remain good friends.’ Continue reading ‘Kelly Brook Breaks Off Engagement With Billy Zane‘ »
This years Strictly Come Dancing winner, Alesha Dixon, has revealed that her pal Lily Allen, is keen to sign up for this years series of Strictly Come Dancing.
‘Lily told me that she wanted to do it. I don’t know whether she has been advised not to, but she would be fantastic,’ said the former Misteeq star.
Boyzone star, Shane Lynch has revealed that he would love to take part in this years Strictly Come Dancing TV show.
Shane is a bit of a reality TV addict, having already starred in Love Island and Cirque De Celebrite but now wants to try his luck with a bit of dancing.
Shane told The Sun:
“Strictly would be great fun. If opportunities arise I won’t turn them down.”
The wonderfully camp, Bruno Tonioli has revealed that he would love to swap job with Simon Cowell.
He has suggested that he judge on X Factor as a one off while Cowell moves to Strictly Come Dancing and in the process they could try to raise money for charity:
Bruno told The Sun: “We like a bit of a giggle - there is no competition between us. Simon has a lot of ideas for new TV shows and we were discussing swapping jobs - I’ll do X Factor and he’ll do Strictly.
“It would be for charity, perhaps Children In Need. It would be funny. Simon, I’ll give you a rest - put your feet up!” Continue reading ‘Bruno Tonioli Wants To Swap Jobs With Simon Cowell‘ »
Strictly Come Dancer, Anton Du Beke has landed his first ever TV presenting job.
He is to front the new cookery show on BBC One, So You Think You Can Cook, which will see normal people take on celebrities in a kitchen challenge.
If you would like to take part in the show, email SoYouThinkYouCanCook@endemoluk.com.
Strictly Come Dancing judge, Len Goodman has revealed that he would love to bag a royal for this years show.
Goodman told The Sun: “We definitely want a Royal on the show.
“Princess Beatrice looks like she’d be a good dancer and then there’s Zara Phillips – she’s athletic.
“A politician would be great too. Some must be good dancers.”
