For years, Strictly Come Dancing has been providing TV audiences with Saturday night entertainment and some truly unforgettable performances.
First airing in 2004 with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as hosts, Strictly seemed like a celebrity reality TV show like any other.
But, the show soon became a huge national and international hit, with everyone from politicians to YouTubers taking on the challenge of learning to ballroom dance.
Along the way, there have been some performances you just can’t forget regardless of whether they’re worthy of a perfect 40 or burnt onto your brain for all the wrong reasons.
From the very best to the very, very worst, here are 12 of Strictly’s most memorable moments.
Ed Balls does “Gangnam Style”
When Ed Balls of “tweeting his own name” fame was announced as a contestant, it was assumed that he would be a joke act eliminated in one of the first weeks.
First airing in 2004 with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as hosts, Strictly seemed like a celebrity reality TV show like any other.
But, the show soon became a huge national and international hit, with everyone from politicians to YouTubers taking on the challenge of learning to ballroom dance.
Along the way, there have been some performances you just can’t forget regardless of whether they’re worthy of a perfect 40 or burnt onto your brain for all the wrong reasons.
From the very best to the very, very worst, here are 12 of Strictly’s most memorable moments.
Ed Balls does “Gangnam Style”
When Ed Balls of “tweeting his own name” fame was announced as a contestant, it was assumed that he would be a joke act eliminated in one of the first weeks.
- 8/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Alex Naddour couldn't hold back his tears when he won bronze in the pommel horse finals at the Rio Olympics on Sunday. The Team U.S.A. gymnast nabbed the bronze in the event with a score of 15.7. The United Kingdom's Max Whitlock took home the gold with 15.966 (his second gold medal of the day as he took home the top award for the floor exercise just a few hours prior) and Whitlock's teammate Louis Smith grabbed the silver. Many fans thought Russia's Nikolai Kuksenkov would bump out Naddour as he was the last pommel horse competitor, but after he...
- 8/14/2016
- by Maria Mercedes Lara, @maria_mercedes
- PEOPLE.com
Lucy Mecklenbrugh will be a ''working'' mother. The former 'Towie' star is desperate to start a family with her Olympic gymnast boyfriend Louis Smith but she's adamant she'll never give up her career to do so. She said: ''I'd absolutely love a family as well as a career. I'll never stop working, that's for sure. I've always been prepared to work hard - my parents instilled that in me.'' And, although their relationship seems to be going from strength-to-strength, the brunette beauty, 24, isn't ready to pack up her home and move into Louis' abode just yet. Asked if they've spoken about moving...
- 2/5/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Lucy Mecklenbrugh will be a ''working'' mother. The former 'Towie' star is desperate to start a family with her Olympic gymnast boyfriend Louis Smith but she's adamant she'll never give up her career to do so. She said: ''I'd absolutely love a family as well as a career. I'll never stop working, that's for sure. I've always been prepared to work hard - my parents instilled that in me.'' And, although their relationship seems to be going from strength-to-strength, the brunette beauty, 24, isn't ready to pack up her home and move into Louis' abode just yet. Asked if they've spoken about moving...
- 2/4/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Lucy Mecklenburgh wishes her boyfriend Louis Smith's dog was ''more loving''. The former 'Towie' star has had her issues with Louis' husky Luna with the excitable mutt once giving her a nip on the hand and generally ignoring her commands. British Olympic gymnast Louis insists the two ladies in his life now get on great but Lucy's efforts to make Luna more of a cuddly pet have failed. Speaking to Bang Showbiz to promote his new Petsercise doggy fitness video for pet insurance company MoreThan and Wagglepets, he said: ''Lucy wants my dog to be more loving, more of a cuddle up on...
- 1/7/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Kimberly Wyatt is this week's star guest in Murder in Successville.
The former Pussycat Doll joins forces with Tom Davis's Di Sleet to solve a new case, where she comes face-to-face with an eccentric doctor.
Murder in Successville: Why you should watch BBC Three's crazy new show
The latest episode sees the pair try to track down a killer at Successville Hospital, with suspects including Nurse Adele, Doctor Obama and Surgeon Bob Geldof.
BBC Three's new series sees a host of celebrity sidekicks teaming up with Tom Davis to solve various crimes in the fictional town of Successville.
Deborah Meaden met a demonic Nicki Minaj in a recent episode, and BBC Radio 1's Greg James has also appeared.
Louis Smith, Dermot O'Leary and Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing have also starred.
Murder in Successville continues on Wednesday (June 3) at 10pm.
The former Pussycat Doll joins forces with Tom Davis's Di Sleet to solve a new case, where she comes face-to-face with an eccentric doctor.
Murder in Successville: Why you should watch BBC Three's crazy new show
The latest episode sees the pair try to track down a killer at Successville Hospital, with suspects including Nurse Adele, Doctor Obama and Surgeon Bob Geldof.
BBC Three's new series sees a host of celebrity sidekicks teaming up with Tom Davis to solve various crimes in the fictional town of Successville.
Deborah Meaden met a demonic Nicki Minaj in a recent episode, and BBC Radio 1's Greg James has also appeared.
Louis Smith, Dermot O'Leary and Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing have also starred.
Murder in Successville continues on Wednesday (June 3) at 10pm.
- 6/1/2015
- Digital Spy
Lucy Mecklenburgh scolded her boyfriend Louis Smith for posting a picture of their bare bottoms on Instagram. The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star has revealed she did not give the Olympic gymnast permission to publish the photograph and was mortified when she saw it online. Lucy explained: ''He didn't tell me he was going to post it. We took the photo after the BAFTAs in the hotel. We'd just got back and we'd had a couple of drinks and we were just messing around. I didn't know he was going to post it the next day. But he's quite...
- 5/21/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Lucy Mecklenburgh scolded her boyfriend Louis Smith for posting a picture of their bare bottoms on Instagram. The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star has revealed she did not give the Olympic gymnast permission to publish the photograph and was mortified when she saw it online. Lucy explained: ''He didn't tell me he was going to post it. We took the photo after the BAFTAs in the hotel. We'd just got back and we'd had a couple of drinks and we were just messing around. I didn't know he was going to post it the next day. But he's quite...
- 5/19/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Murder in Successville starts on BBC Three tonight, but even though we've seen the first episode, we'll be damned if we can describe it to you.
Is it a reality show? A comedy? An impressions show? A murder mystery? A prank show? Well, it's kind of all of those things at once - and that's what makes it pretty special indeed.
It's honestly hard to describe the series, but the basic idea is this - a celebrity sidekick teams up with the brilliantly awful Di Sleet (played by Tom Davis) to solve a murder mystery. But that's making it a little too simple, because what we didn't mention is that the celebrity taking part has no idea what they're getting themselves in for. And we didn't mention that the 'murder mystery' is taking place in the fictional town of Successville, populated by celebrities - or at least enjoyably terrible impressions of celebrities.
Is it a reality show? A comedy? An impressions show? A murder mystery? A prank show? Well, it's kind of all of those things at once - and that's what makes it pretty special indeed.
It's honestly hard to describe the series, but the basic idea is this - a celebrity sidekick teams up with the brilliantly awful Di Sleet (played by Tom Davis) to solve a murder mystery. But that's making it a little too simple, because what we didn't mention is that the celebrity taking part has no idea what they're getting themselves in for. And we didn't mention that the 'murder mystery' is taking place in the fictional town of Successville, populated by celebrities - or at least enjoyably terrible impressions of celebrities.
- 5/6/2015
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith says Lucy Mecklenburgh is the missing piece of his ''puzzle''. The Olympic gymnast has been dating the former 'The Only Way is Essex' star for a few months and says the pair ''complement each other well''. Speaking about the 23-year-old beauty, he said: ''Everything's great and I'm very happy. Someone to share things with was the one thing missing from my puzzle, so it's lovely to be with Lucy. ''We've been seeing each other a few months, but it feels so easy and as if we've known each other for ages. I've tried to sweep her off her feet. ''She's very driven,...
- 3/30/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Lucy Mecklenburgh praised her boyfriend Louis Smith for being her ''beaut man'' after treating him to a tour of the Harry Potter studios last night (17.03.15). The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star joked the Olympian is the ''biggest Harry Potter fan ever'' after taking him to the launch of the new Hogwarts Express train and Platform 9 3/4 at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden, south east England. Lucy took to her Instagram account to share a number of snaps of her and Louis in front of the ''impressive'' new red...
- 3/18/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Several stars from the Harry Potter movies attended the launch of the new Platform 9 ¾ expansion at the Warner Bros Studio Tour London last night (March 17).
James and Oliver Phelps - who played Weasley twins Fred and George - were joined by on-screen father Arthur (Mark Williams) and Warwick Davis at the event.
The Making of Harry Potter tour is opening a permanent 20,000ft² expansion this week, which introduces the original Hogwarts Express train and a recreation of Platform 9 ¾ to the site.
Other celebrities got a taste of the magic, including Louis Smith, Ben Shephard, Emma Willis, Kimberly Wyatt, Collabro, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Ben Hardy and Conor Maynard.
The animals who played Harry's owl Hedwig, Hermione's cat Crookshanks, Ron's rat Scabbers and clumsy Weasley family owl Errol also made an appearance.
Warner Bros chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara attended the launch, saying: "This very train had a starring role in all eight Potter films.
James and Oliver Phelps - who played Weasley twins Fred and George - were joined by on-screen father Arthur (Mark Williams) and Warwick Davis at the event.
The Making of Harry Potter tour is opening a permanent 20,000ft² expansion this week, which introduces the original Hogwarts Express train and a recreation of Platform 9 ¾ to the site.
Other celebrities got a taste of the magic, including Louis Smith, Ben Shephard, Emma Willis, Kimberly Wyatt, Collabro, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Ben Hardy and Conor Maynard.
The animals who played Harry's owl Hedwig, Hermione's cat Crookshanks, Ron's rat Scabbers and clumsy Weasley family owl Errol also made an appearance.
Warner Bros chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara attended the launch, saying: "This very train had a starring role in all eight Potter films.
- 3/18/2015
- Digital Spy
BBC Three has announced a new interactive murder mystery series.
Murder in Successville follows the fictional town of Successville, which is full of celebrities including Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Simon Cowell.
The famous faces will be played by comedy actors including Tony Way, Tom Stourton and Frances Barber.
However, not all is peaceful in Successville, as the town sees a string of high-profile murders. Di Sleet (Tom Davis) is given the responsibility of finding the murderer, with the help of a real celebrity sidekick each week.
Dermot O'Leary, Louis Smith, Jamie Laing and Greg James are among the celebrities putting their detective skills to the test, and they have absolutely no idea what is going to happen as soon as they step foot into Successville.
BBC executive producer Ed Sleeman said: "Murder in Successville manages to reinvent three genres of TV - part sitcom, part improv show and with...
Murder in Successville follows the fictional town of Successville, which is full of celebrities including Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Simon Cowell.
The famous faces will be played by comedy actors including Tony Way, Tom Stourton and Frances Barber.
However, not all is peaceful in Successville, as the town sees a string of high-profile murders. Di Sleet (Tom Davis) is given the responsibility of finding the murderer, with the help of a real celebrity sidekick each week.
Dermot O'Leary, Louis Smith, Jamie Laing and Greg James are among the celebrities putting their detective skills to the test, and they have absolutely no idea what is going to happen as soon as they step foot into Successville.
BBC executive producer Ed Sleeman said: "Murder in Successville manages to reinvent three genres of TV - part sitcom, part improv show and with...
- 2/1/2015
- Digital Spy
Lucy Mecklenburgh has ''no plans'' to return to 'The Only Way is Essex'. The 23-year-old beauty - who is dating Olympic gymnast Louis Smith - quit the show last year and though she misses socialising with her castmates, she is happy to be able to live her life under less scrutiny. She said: ''There are parts I miss, like everyone going out for dinner and being sociable - but it's a big invasion of privacy and I have no plans to go back.'' Because many of her friends are still on the show, the fitness fanatic doesn't get to see them very often. She...
- 1/10/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Lucy Mecklenburgh has ''no plans'' to return to 'The Only Way is Essex'. The 23-year-old beauty - who is dating Olympic gymnast Louis Smith - quit the show last year and though she misses socialising with her castmates, she is happy to be able to live her life under less scrutiny. She said: ''There are parts I miss, like everyone going out for dinner and being sociable - but it's a big invasion of privacy and I have no plans to go back.'' Because many of her friends are still on the show, the fitness fanatic doesn't get to see them very often. She...
- 1/4/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Lucy Mecklenburgh is ''dating'' Louis Smith. The 'The Only Way Is Essex' star is reportedly enjoying a romance with the olympic gymnast after the pair met on BBC One show, 'Tumble'. A source revealed: ''Louis got with someone straight after 'Tumble' but they split and he bumped into Lucy ... Sparks flew and they started dating. ''He took her to a skating rink last Thursday (11.12.14), which is apt considering he'll be on [Channel 4 show] 'The Jump' in the New Year. They had a brilliant time and things are really heating up between them. ''The way things are looking they could be together...
- 12/17/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Bobby Lockwood has been crowned the winner of Tumble.
The BBC One gymnastics competition drew to a close this evening (September 13) as Lockwood battled H, Carl Froch, Amelle Berrabah, Sarah Harding and Lucy Mecklenburgh for the title.
The final saw each of the six compete in a combined floor and double trapeze routine, as well as taking on The Vault.
H led the leaderboard after receiving a full 40 points for his superhero-themed floor routine. Girls Aloud star Harding was awarded an impressive 38 points, receiving strong comments for her highest-scored performance of the series. The pair were joined by actor Lockwood in the top three.
The winner was decided purely by viewer votes, as the judges' scores had no effect on the final result. Once each celebrity had completed The Vault, head judge Nadia Comăneci chose Froch's "different" approach as her favourite.
Speaking to host Alex Jones, a delighted Lockwood said:...
The BBC One gymnastics competition drew to a close this evening (September 13) as Lockwood battled H, Carl Froch, Amelle Berrabah, Sarah Harding and Lucy Mecklenburgh for the title.
The final saw each of the six compete in a combined floor and double trapeze routine, as well as taking on The Vault.
H led the leaderboard after receiving a full 40 points for his superhero-themed floor routine. Girls Aloud star Harding was awarded an impressive 38 points, receiving strong comments for her highest-scored performance of the series. The pair were joined by actor Lockwood in the top three.
The winner was decided purely by viewer votes, as the judges' scores had no effect on the final result. Once each celebrity had completed The Vault, head judge Nadia Comăneci chose Froch's "different" approach as her favourite.
Speaking to host Alex Jones, a delighted Lockwood said:...
- 9/13/2014
- Digital Spy
An explicit video by Louis Smith has reportedly been sold to a celebrity sex-tape company. The 'Tumble' judge is said to have appeared in the racy clip - made on Skype - three years ago and it is ''terrible timing'' for the star, who is keen to forge a TV career for himself. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''It's terrible timing for Louis. He's desperate for a TV career but 'Tumble' is aimed at a family audience.'' The 25-year-old gymnast - who won a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games - reportedly appears in the video to do a routine...
- 9/13/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The judges from BBC One's Tumble have released pictures of their finale rehearsal.
Nadia Comăneci, Sebastien Stella, Craig Heap and Louis Smith are shown in the newly-released images putting the final touches on a spectacular gymnastics showcase.
Tumble: How are the finalists preparing for the big showdown?
Sarah Harding, Ian 'H' Watkins, Bobby Lockwood, Amelle Berrabah and Lucy Mecklenburgh and their professional partners will have one more chance to impress viewers and the judges on Saturday (September 13).
Last week's episode saw presenter Peter Duncan and his partner Kate McWilliam miss out on their chance to compete in the final by being eliminated.
Tumble airs its grand finale on Saturday at 6pm on BBC One.
Nadia Comăneci, Sebastien Stella, Craig Heap and Louis Smith are shown in the newly-released images putting the final touches on a spectacular gymnastics showcase.
Tumble: How are the finalists preparing for the big showdown?
Sarah Harding, Ian 'H' Watkins, Bobby Lockwood, Amelle Berrabah and Lucy Mecklenburgh and their professional partners will have one more chance to impress viewers and the judges on Saturday (September 13).
Last week's episode saw presenter Peter Duncan and his partner Kate McWilliam miss out on their chance to compete in the final by being eliminated.
Tumble airs its grand finale on Saturday at 6pm on BBC One.
- 9/12/2014
- Digital Spy
The Tumble judges showed off their backflipping skills on Saturday night's show - but we now have an exclusive clear view of the stunt.
Louis Smith, Craig Heap and Sebastian Stella couldn't resist showing H from Steps how it was done at the weekend, but the spontaneous flipping wasn't caught by the cameras in time. Now, you can watch an unobstructed view below:
The boys rose to the challenge after Nadia Comăneci asked them to show how they should do it - but now producers are concerned she may try to "steal the limelight" from the celebrities taking part.
"Louis, Craig and Sebastien are always ready to outdo each other and when head judge Nadia challenged them, they wasted no time in getting up and doing a spontaneous somersault, which is certainly not something you'd see Simon Cowell doing," a source told Digital Spy.
"This Saturday, production are concerned that...
Louis Smith, Craig Heap and Sebastian Stella couldn't resist showing H from Steps how it was done at the weekend, but the spontaneous flipping wasn't caught by the cameras in time. Now, you can watch an unobstructed view below:
The boys rose to the challenge after Nadia Comăneci asked them to show how they should do it - but now producers are concerned she may try to "steal the limelight" from the celebrities taking part.
"Louis, Craig and Sebastien are always ready to outdo each other and when head judge Nadia challenged them, they wasted no time in getting up and doing a spontaneous somersault, which is certainly not something you'd see Simon Cowell doing," a source told Digital Spy.
"This Saturday, production are concerned that...
- 9/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Oh dear. Who couldn't help but cringe - and laugh - when they saw that infamous Vine of Amelle Berrabah completely failing at her hands-free aerial cartwheel on Tumble last week? Well, it turns out that even Amelle had a giggle. She chatted the other day about recovering from her mishap, all that touching of private areas, worrying about a boob-based wardrobe malfunction, what's happening with Lucy and Louis, and much, much more, so read on for all the gossip...
That Vine of your cartwheel went kind of viral...
"I know, can you believe that? It's so embarrassing. But you've got to laugh as well - even the person who put it on Vine, I could hear them laughing when it happened! When I watched it I couldn't stop laughing either, it was just how it was. I was so serious and trying to look sexy and then just go flying!
That Vine of your cartwheel went kind of viral...
"I know, can you believe that? It's so embarrassing. But you've got to laugh as well - even the person who put it on Vine, I could hear them laughing when it happened! When I watched it I couldn't stop laughing either, it was just how it was. I was so serious and trying to look sexy and then just go flying!
- 8/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Tumble: BBC One, 6:30pm
Alex Jones hosts this new series, which sees celebrities performing gymnastics and circus skills for a judging panel that includes Olympic gymnasts Louis Smith and Nadia Comaneci.
Contestants include singers Sarah Harding, Amelle Berrabah, former Towie star Lucy Mecklenburgh and boxing champion Carl Froch. Louis Smith also leads a performance with his London 2012 team-mates.
The Simpsons: Sky1, 7:30pm
After a nine-week break the animated sitcom returns, with Homer waking up to find the world around him made of Lego.
It seems like a pretty great existence, but Simpson Senior doesn't share the same enthusiasm.
Got to Dance: Sky1, 8pm
Dance contest hosted by Davina McCall, which sees the contestants audition to impress both the audience and a judging panel.
This year, the judges (Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Banjo and Adam Garcia) will also select a team of six acts to mentor through the live shows,...
Alex Jones hosts this new series, which sees celebrities performing gymnastics and circus skills for a judging panel that includes Olympic gymnasts Louis Smith and Nadia Comaneci.
Contestants include singers Sarah Harding, Amelle Berrabah, former Towie star Lucy Mecklenburgh and boxing champion Carl Froch. Louis Smith also leads a performance with his London 2012 team-mates.
The Simpsons: Sky1, 7:30pm
After a nine-week break the animated sitcom returns, with Homer waking up to find the world around him made of Lego.
It seems like a pretty great existence, but Simpson Senior doesn't share the same enthusiasm.
Got to Dance: Sky1, 8pm
Dance contest hosted by Davina McCall, which sees the contestants audition to impress both the audience and a judging panel.
This year, the judges (Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Banjo and Adam Garcia) will also select a team of six acts to mentor through the live shows,...
- 8/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith hopes 'Tumble' will show that gymnasts are fun characters. The Olympian has signed up to be a judge on the BBC One programme and he is keen for the series to show that ''gymnasts can have a laugh too''. The 25-year-old star said: ''It's frustrating when you've got a different side to you and people always see you doing the same interviews and being asked the same questions, 'How do you feel about the Olympics?' How's training going?' ''You feel like you've been moulded into this respectable kind of person. This is an opportunity to show the...
- 8/5/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Louis Smith hopes 'Tumble' will show that gymnasts are fun characters. The Olympian has signed up to be a judge on the BBC One programme and he is keen for the series to show that ''gymnasts can have a laugh too''. The 25-year-old star said: ''It's frustrating when you've got a different side to you and people always see you doing the same interviews and being asked the same questions, 'How do you feel about the Olympics?' How's training going?' ''You feel like you've been moulded into this respectable kind of person. This is an opportunity to show the...
- 8/2/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Rush Limbaugh breaks out “tranny,” Louis Tomlinson under fire for gay slur, Hedwig and the Angry Inch cast recording due in July
If you’ve got some time, I highly recommend heading over to Eaddy Mays’ Tumblr post about shipping. She asked followers about canon vs fanon, the dialog and responsibilities between fandom and creators, and expectations. She collected a mountain of responses, published them, and added her perspective. It covered Sterek vs. Dyler, queerbaiting, using fanon ships to promote a show, differences in fandoms like Supernatural, Teen Wolf, and Johnlock, and overall was really more thoughtful than I could ever do justice. But it’s wonderful seeing an actress listening and responding.
I honestly did watch the video of the One Direction boys smoking pot. Big deal. So I had missed that Louis made a racial slur and used “gay” in a derogatory fashion. Fans are now demanding an apology.
If you’ve got some time, I highly recommend heading over to Eaddy Mays’ Tumblr post about shipping. She asked followers about canon vs fanon, the dialog and responsibilities between fandom and creators, and expectations. She collected a mountain of responses, published them, and added her perspective. It covered Sterek vs. Dyler, queerbaiting, using fanon ships to promote a show, differences in fandoms like Supernatural, Teen Wolf, and Johnlock, and overall was really more thoughtful than I could ever do justice. But it’s wonderful seeing an actress listening and responding.
I honestly did watch the video of the One Direction boys smoking pot. Big deal. So I had missed that Louis made a racial slur and used “gay” in a derogatory fashion. Fans are now demanding an apology.
- 5/30/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Louis Smith and Nadia Comaneci will judge BBC One's 'Tumble'. The Olympic gymnasts are among the four panellists who will critique the gymnastic skills of 10 celebrities in the new Saturday night primetime show this summer. Gymnastics legend Nadia will serve as the show's head judge and will be joined by former 'Strictly Come Dancing' winner Louis, former Team Gb gymnastics captain Craig Heap and renowned aerial artist Sebastien Stella. Nadia said: ''The celebrities are going to be put through a fitness, gymnastic and acrobatic training regime that's like nothing they'll ever have experienced, and I can't wait to see the results!'' Louis...
- 5/29/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Splc pressures Amazon to drop Boy Scouts, Louis Smith praises Tom Daley, Katy Perry has seen Kacey Musgraves naked
Speaking at the Hay Festival, Jennifer Saunders confirms that she’s working on an Absolutely Fabulous movie for release sometime in 2015. “I am writing the film as we speak – it’s in the pipeline. I am hoping it will be released by the end of next year.” The paper notes that Chris Colfer is expected to be among the stars in the film, but doesn’t attribute that to Saunders, so it could just be their Twitter exchange a couple of months ago.
After Amazon said that they wouldn’t drop the Boy Scouts of America from their charitable giving program because banned organizations were picked from the Splc’s hate groups list, the Splc has written a letter to Amazon about why they should drop the Scouts. “But the lack...
Speaking at the Hay Festival, Jennifer Saunders confirms that she’s working on an Absolutely Fabulous movie for release sometime in 2015. “I am writing the film as we speak – it’s in the pipeline. I am hoping it will be released by the end of next year.” The paper notes that Chris Colfer is expected to be among the stars in the film, but doesn’t attribute that to Saunders, so it could just be their Twitter exchange a couple of months ago.
After Amazon said that they wouldn’t drop the Boy Scouts of America from their charitable giving program because banned organizations were picked from the Splc’s hate groups list, the Splc has written a letter to Amazon about why they should drop the Scouts. “But the lack...
- 5/26/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Pointless Celebrities: BBC One, 7pm
The start of a new run of celebrity specials of the daytime quiz show fronted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. This week, it's a 1970s special complete with comedy Village People moustaches. There's a round on pop music, which should suit Roy Wood and Rick Wakeman. The other teams involved are actors Paul Henry and Madeline Smith, DJ Edward Stewart and Sally James (of Tiswas fame), and Sally Thomsett and Anna Karen.
Britain's Got Talent: ITV, 7.15pm
ITV's biggest talent show is back with its great variety of singers, dancers, gymnasts, comedians and performing dogs. From the sublime to the ridiculous, the audition rounds have it all. Ant and Dec present, claiming about Simon Cowell that "if anything, parenthood has made him grumpier". The media mogul presides over the judging panel, alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.
With the introduction of the Golden Buzzer,...
The start of a new run of celebrity specials of the daytime quiz show fronted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. This week, it's a 1970s special complete with comedy Village People moustaches. There's a round on pop music, which should suit Roy Wood and Rick Wakeman. The other teams involved are actors Paul Henry and Madeline Smith, DJ Edward Stewart and Sally James (of Tiswas fame), and Sally Thomsett and Anna Karen.
Britain's Got Talent: ITV, 7.15pm
ITV's biggest talent show is back with its great variety of singers, dancers, gymnasts, comedians and performing dogs. From the sublime to the ridiculous, the audition rounds have it all. Ant and Dec present, claiming about Simon Cowell that "if anything, parenthood has made him grumpier". The media mogul presides over the judging panel, alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.
With the introduction of the Golden Buzzer,...
- 4/12/2014
- Digital Spy
It's not often you read about an actress planning to fondle a comedian post-mortem, but it seems today is special.
Rob Brydon's new entertainment show The Guess List starts tomorrow and features a bunch of celebrities offering two competing contestants advice.
But we're not sure they should take any life hints from Emilia Fox, who seems to have some very strange ideas about dead bodies.
During the filming of tomorrow's episode, Rob admitted that he would love the Silent Witness star to perform his autopsy.
"Isn't it a strange thing, to know who you'd like to do your autopsy?" he said. "I would love Emilia Fox to have a little rummage in Rob."
Two to tango: Rob Brydon and Louis Smith show off their dance moves
As if things hadn't become weird enough, Emilia replied: "I'd have a little rummage on Rob first, before I went into Rob."
Her meaning was pretty clear,...
Rob Brydon's new entertainment show The Guess List starts tomorrow and features a bunch of celebrities offering two competing contestants advice.
But we're not sure they should take any life hints from Emilia Fox, who seems to have some very strange ideas about dead bodies.
During the filming of tomorrow's episode, Rob admitted that he would love the Silent Witness star to perform his autopsy.
"Isn't it a strange thing, to know who you'd like to do your autopsy?" he said. "I would love Emilia Fox to have a little rummage in Rob."
Two to tango: Rob Brydon and Louis Smith show off their dance moves
As if things hadn't become weird enough, Emilia replied: "I'd have a little rummage on Rob first, before I went into Rob."
Her meaning was pretty clear,...
- 4/11/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC has confirmed the details of a new Saturday night reality show based around celebrities learning gymnastics, which has the working title Let's Get Ready to Tumble.
BBC One controller Charlotte Moore and controller of entertainment Mark Linsey announced the new series this morning (October 21), which the broadcaster hopes will be the "toughest live Saturday night TV challenge yet".
The show will centre around a team of "the nation's best-loved celebrities vaulting, tumbling and flipping head-over-heels to try and win the public's votes".
"The complete amateurs will be given a crash course in the basics of gymnastics before teaming up with the highest-flying, gravity-defying gymnasts from across the globe to tackle never-before-seen, new-to-tv disciplines," reads the press release.
Trainers who worked with British Olympic gymnastics stars Louis Smith and Beth Tweddle will train up the celebrities.
Katie Taylor, controller of entertainment and events, said: "One thing's for certain, you...
BBC One controller Charlotte Moore and controller of entertainment Mark Linsey announced the new series this morning (October 21), which the broadcaster hopes will be the "toughest live Saturday night TV challenge yet".
The show will centre around a team of "the nation's best-loved celebrities vaulting, tumbling and flipping head-over-heels to try and win the public's votes".
"The complete amateurs will be given a crash course in the basics of gymnastics before teaming up with the highest-flying, gravity-defying gymnasts from across the globe to tackle never-before-seen, new-to-tv disciplines," reads the press release.
Trainers who worked with British Olympic gymnastics stars Louis Smith and Beth Tweddle will train up the celebrities.
Katie Taylor, controller of entertainment and events, said: "One thing's for certain, you...
- 10/21/2013
- Digital Spy
Martine McCutcheon confirmed the story about her throwing up on Simply Red star Mick Hucknall during an appearance on ITV's new-look Through the Keyhole.
The former EastEnders actress was asked about the incident by Leigh Francis's comedy character Keith Lemon on the opening episode (August 31) of the entertainment show.
"You had a so very good time, you puked in his hair. In his dreadlocks," said Lemon.
Confessing all, McCutcheon said: "I was quite nervous to be on a date with him. I just kept drinking, and I wasn't really eating, and then the next thing we're getting in a car and as the engine went over, my mouth went 'Grrr'.
"He said, 'Sorry?', thinking I said something, and I just went 'Borrrrr'. All over him."
Through the Keyhole also featured an embarrassing moment for Olympic gymnast Louis Smith.
Keith Lemon showed on TV, for the first time ever,...
The former EastEnders actress was asked about the incident by Leigh Francis's comedy character Keith Lemon on the opening episode (August 31) of the entertainment show.
"You had a so very good time, you puked in his hair. In his dreadlocks," said Lemon.
Confessing all, McCutcheon said: "I was quite nervous to be on a date with him. I just kept drinking, and I wasn't really eating, and then the next thing we're getting in a car and as the engine went over, my mouth went 'Grrr'.
"He said, 'Sorry?', thinking I said something, and I just went 'Borrrrr'. All over him."
Through the Keyhole also featured an embarrassing moment for Olympic gymnast Louis Smith.
Keith Lemon showed on TV, for the first time ever,...
- 8/31/2013
- Digital Spy
Gearing up for some time in the Big Apple, Will Smith flew into JFK International Airport on Tuesday evening (July 9).
The “I Am Legend” hunk seemed a bit reticent to be photographed and hid beneath a ball cap with a grey t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers as he strolled through the terminal.
Meanwhile, it seems world class gymnast Louis Smith would choose Will as his partner if he were ever to swing to the gay side of the fence.
Louis shared, “I got asked this the other day… I said Will Smith. Because he’s very dedicated to his family, he’s very loyal, funny, hardworking and talented. So, in the most non-sexual way, it would have to be based on the person.”...
The “I Am Legend” hunk seemed a bit reticent to be photographed and hid beneath a ball cap with a grey t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers as he strolled through the terminal.
Meanwhile, it seems world class gymnast Louis Smith would choose Will as his partner if he were ever to swing to the gay side of the fence.
Louis shared, “I got asked this the other day… I said Will Smith. Because he’s very dedicated to his family, he’s very loyal, funny, hardworking and talented. So, in the most non-sexual way, it would have to be based on the person.”...
- 7/10/2013
- GossipCenter
Top Gear returned for its 20th series with over 4 million viewers on Sunday (June 30), according to overnight figures.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May's latest run entertained 4.72m (20.3%) at 8pm on BBC Two. However, this is down over a million viewers from the show's most recent episode in early March.
On BBC One, The White Queen dropped 200,000 viewers from last week to 4.25m (18.7%) for its third episode at 9pm.
Earlier, Antiques Roadshow was seen by 4.38m (22.6%) at 7pm, while Countryfile was the most watched show of the night with 5.44m (23.3%) at 8pm.
Match of the Day's coverage of the Confederations Cup final between Brazil and Spain scored 2.37m (26.8%) at 10.30pm.
BBC Two's Rise of the Continents brought in 2.08m (9.2%) at 9pm, while coverage of the final night of Glastonbury 2013 secured 853k (9.3%) at 10pm.
On ITV, Phillip Schofield's The Cube's special featuring Louis Smith and Mark Wright...
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May's latest run entertained 4.72m (20.3%) at 8pm on BBC Two. However, this is down over a million viewers from the show's most recent episode in early March.
On BBC One, The White Queen dropped 200,000 viewers from last week to 4.25m (18.7%) for its third episode at 9pm.
Earlier, Antiques Roadshow was seen by 4.38m (22.6%) at 7pm, while Countryfile was the most watched show of the night with 5.44m (23.3%) at 8pm.
Match of the Day's coverage of the Confederations Cup final between Brazil and Spain scored 2.37m (26.8%) at 10.30pm.
BBC Two's Rise of the Continents brought in 2.08m (9.2%) at 9pm, while coverage of the final night of Glastonbury 2013 secured 853k (9.3%) at 10pm.
On ITV, Phillip Schofield's The Cube's special featuring Louis Smith and Mark Wright...
- 7/1/2013
- Digital Spy
London, May 12: A right-hand man to international celebrities including troubled teenage pop idol Justin Bieber and Rihanna has been exposed as a 'Class A' drug dealer.
Leon "Starino" Anderson constantly boast of his close links with stars from music, sport and film and claims to have rubbed shoulders with some of the world's biggest names as his friends, including Chris Brown, Lewis Hamilton, Will.i.am, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Smith.
In a sting operation conducted by the Sun, it was found that Anderson, who was constantly at Bieber's side during his recent controversial UK tour, also deals with deadly drugs, including.
Leon "Starino" Anderson constantly boast of his close links with stars from music, sport and film and claims to have rubbed shoulders with some of the world's biggest names as his friends, including Chris Brown, Lewis Hamilton, Will.i.am, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Smith.
In a sting operation conducted by the Sun, it was found that Anderson, who was constantly at Bieber's side during his recent controversial UK tour, also deals with deadly drugs, including.
- 5/12/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
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