December 16th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Strictly Come Dancing bosses have reportedly got their hands full on this weekend’s final, as three of the celebrity couples are barely speaking to one another.
Insiders say that Lulu hasn’t spoken to her professional partner Brendan Cole since they were voted off the show in week six. Sources say she took offence at comments he made about her soon afterwards, implying that she was perhaps a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde character.
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November 11th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Following Artem’s recent back injury, Strictly Come Dancing contestant Holly Valance found herself in the role of damsel in distress this week, without a dance partner.
Thankfully after his partner Lulu was eliminated last week, Brendan Cole was able to save the day Ho, stepping into Artem’s shoes.
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November 9th, 2011 by Gerard McGarry.
The BBC today announced that following an injury to his back Artem Chigvintsev will not dance this weekend with partner Holly Valance.
A BBC Spokesperson said:
“Artem was initially diagnosed with a transverse process fracture of the lumbar spine. However the latest medical advice from a spinal specialist following further scans is that he is suffering with a combination of joint and soft tissue injury. While this medical advice is more encouraging he will still need to rest, so will not be dancing this Saturday. Brendan Cole will partner Holly in this Saturday’s show.”
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November 6th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Following the Halloween spooktacular last week, the ten remaining couples took to the dancefloor once again to impress the viewers at home, as well as the fearsome foursome – judges Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli & Craig Revel Horwood who were joined by Hollywood superstar and Dancing With The Stars USA champion, Jennifer Grey – in the studio.
On Sunday’s results show, the judges’ scores were combined with the results of the viewers’ votes. Audley Harrison & Natalie Lowe and Lulu & Brendan Cole were announced as the two couples in the bottom two.
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September 15th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Brendan Cole is often thought of as the tough and nasty dance professional on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, however the star is hoping he can show a softer side of himself on this year’s series.
Lulu looked aghast when she was paired with Cole on last Saturday’s launch show and in response he just picked her up, threw her over his shoulder and carried her off the stage.
However, he is hoping that is the last time he will have to manhandle the ‘Shout’ hitmaker, as he thinks she has enough drive to push herself on to give the best performances she can on the reality TV show.
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September 12th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Lulu has confessed that she was gutted to be paired with Brendan Cole on last week’s Strictly Come Dancing launch show.
The ‘Shout’ hitmaker wanted a more easygoing dance partner, as she feels that Cole is too strict and volatile and viewers saw her looking appalled on Saturday night, as she discovered who she would perform with for the duration of the series.
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September 10th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
BBC Announces Strictly Dance Pairings
The pairings for this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing have been announced as the show hit our screens in all its glittering glory this weekend.
The 14 celebrities were partnered up with their professional dancers in front of the cameras allowing viewers to see their uncensored reactions for the very first time.
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September 6th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Strictly Come Dancing is about to launch again and the show’s most famous professional dancer Brendan Cole has admitted that he would have no problem dancing with an older contestant.
The feisty, bad tempered expert has confessed he wouldn’t be at all upset if he was paired with unpredictable former Tory minister Edwina Currie, most likely hoping that she will become the next Anne Widdecombe, charm the viewers and keep him in the competition.
Speaking to Bang Showbiz, Cole was asked if he would have a problem partnering Edwina and if he thought she could win at 63 years odl. he replied:
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July 6th, 2011 by Sarah.
35-year-old dancer Brendan Cole, who’s previously competed on Strictly Come Dancing with Natasha Kaplinsky, Lisa Snowdon and former Destiny’s Child star Michelle Williams, has revealed he would love to get the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister on the programme so he could “teach her” about movement.
He said, “I would love to have Pippa on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Obviously I would have to snap her up first. There are a few moves I could definitely teach her.”
Despite Pippa being one of the world’s most sought after women, Brendan’s wife Zoe Hobbs insists she wouldn’t mind him dancing with her.
She added to the Daily Star, “I would be fine with Brendan dancing with Pippa. She seems like a lovely girl and she is very popular at the moment.” Read more & comment »
November 10th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
Brendan Cole has defended Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ann Widdecomeb.
Many viewers have called for the former Tory MP to voluntarily leave the compeititon, as John Sergeant did in 2008 but Brendan insists that she should stay purely for the ‘comedy value’ she and Anton Du Beke bring to the show.
Speaking on Lorraine, the New Zealand professional dancer said:
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