Ben Shephard has been talking about his mounting excitement over his new job as presenter on TV show, DanceX.

Ben has presented on many well known ITV shows, but this will be his first foray into the world of BBC primetime.

Shephard told the Manchester Evening News: “I feel like someone’s going to pinch me at some point and say, ‘We were only joking, Graham Norton’s going to come and do this one. He’s had a few weeks off!’ Read more & comment »

Arlene and Bruno – The judges’ story

Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli first met in 1976 when Bruno came to England from Italy to pursue a career in dance – with little grasp of the English language.

Arlene was Bruno’s first dance contact in the country and he attended dance classes at her studio. Shortly afterwards, he became involved with the dance group Hot Gossip, inputting his thoughts on their unique sexy style. Arlene went on to choreograph the video for I’m Still Standing, by Elton John, which heavily features Bruno and is the only one in which Elton dances. Read more & comment »

Arlene and Bruno go head-to-head

Two giants in the world of choreography come face to face across the dance floor in the biggest clash of dance titans British TV has ever seen. Spurred on by host Ben Shephard, top choreographers Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli strut back on to our screens and go head-to-head as they search for a sensational new dancing and singing group in DanceX.

The story so far (programme one) Read more & comment »