Anton Du Beke grilled by Kaye Adams over Shirley Ballas' Strictly verdicts 'All pantomime'

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has said Tony Adams "looks like he's had two lives" in a savage joke about his appearance.The 56-year-old made the comment after he was told that the former Arsenal captain was 55.During an interview with Aimee Fuller on her Monday Mile podcast, the judge was asked if he felt sorry for older contestants, such as Tony, who is now 56. Anton replied saying he didn't know how old he was, but was swiftly taken aback when the presenter informed him.He then said: "Crikey Moses! He's had a hard time, a difficult paper round that was wasn't it?"He looks like he's lived two lives, he does."James Jordan defends Tony Adams after Strictly star goes full montyAnton went on to acknowledge that they were pretty much the same age and joked that he looked younger.In response to the original question, he added that he did have sympathy for older contestants competing on the show.Despite his age, Tony didn't shy away from stripping down live on the show last weekend as he danced a Samba routine.Alongside his professional dance partner Katya Jones, he showcased his moves to You Sexy Thing from The Full Monty.Speaking after the routine, Anton said: "I reckon if I was still a professional dancer I’d be with you."It’s everything Strictly Come Dancing is and you are amazing, well done."Motsi Mabuse said she'd love to watch it again, while Craig Revel Horwood was left speechless by the performance.Head judge Shirley chimed in that while there wasn't much Samba routine, he had a "good pelvic roll".Despite being praised by fans for his efforts, the dancing duo received the lowest score of the night with 18 out of 40 points.This however didn't stop them from getting through to week four as they narrowly

Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova's relationship is going from strength to strength, and the pair have now welcomed a new edition to their family.READ: Nadiya Bychkova reacts to boyfriend Kai Widdrington's Strictly exitTaking to his Instagram on Friday, Kai joked about having kept a secret from fans, as he and his girlfriend revealed that they had adopted a bulldog. The couple posed in a gorgeous garden with Kai protectively holding the adorable puppy in one hand, while cradling Nadiya with his other.

Joe Swash sweetly opened up about his wedding to Stacey Solomon during an appearance on Loose Women on Friday. The former EastEnders actor, 40, married Stacey, 33, in a stunning ceremony at their sprawling Essex home in July surrounded by their loved ones.

NTAs after suddenly falling ill, but that didn't stop the Loose Women star speaking out about the awards.The actress-turned-panellist pleaded for her fans to vote for the ITV show, while snubbing This Morning, in a bid to take the gong from their rivals.Nadia took to Instagram to post a video of herself in a last minute bid for Loose Women as she called for her 521,000 followers to vote.She exclaimed: "Morning everybody. Yes, it's miserable Cinderella not going to the NTAs tonight.

Strictly Come Dancing returned for its 20th series this weekend, as our favourite celebrities took to the dance floor to perform dazzling routines. From Ellie Simmonds to Kaye Adams, a brilliant line-up of stars waltzed across the dancefloor to impress the judges and viewers at home.

Strictly Come Dancing tour will be waltzing its way across the UK in 2023, giving fans the chance to see their favourite stars up close.For the first time, Anton du Beke will be joining fellow judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood for the nationwide tour - which is taking place in January and February next year.Professional dancer and It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara will be hosting the much-anticipated tour one again. The show will star many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current BBC series, in what promises to be a Strictly spectacular occasion.

The One Show host Alex Jones raised laughs with an unexpected jibe at co-presenter Ronan Keating as they chatted to singer Fleur East about landing in the dreaded dance-off on Strictly Come Dancing. Last weekend Manchester's Hits Radio presenter Fleur was in the bottom two with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola.

Shirley Ballas has responded to the massive amount of criticism she has received recently over her comments on Strictly Come Dancing.The head judge was slammed this week after she made comments about female celebrities – particularly Olympian Ellie Simmonds.Then during movie week, Shirley was berated online after saying she would’ve saved Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice over the couple that was ultimately saved, Fleur East and Vito Coppola. Some fans called for the Latin dance champ to be sacked, while others demanded an apology. Shirley, 62, has now responded to the criticism while talking to the panellists on Loose Women via video call on Wednesday 12 October.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have already said this weekend's show has been 'spoiled' as they discovered the song and dance choices for week four. Following Movie Week special last week, this Saturday will see the remaining 13 couples take to the ballroom with a brand new routine.

Kaye Adams', 59, brief stint on the BBC dancing show Strictly Come Dancing, Nadia Sawalha, 57, said that she will never take part in the series, despite always being the first to the dance floor at a party. Kaye was sadly the first contestant to leave the competition after dancing live to the nation for just two weeks in a row, but Nadia said the thing that puts her off is trying to remember all the steps.Supporting her friend from the live studio audience, Nadia and fellow Loose Women panellist Jane Moore also grilled Kaye about what the rehearsal schedule behind the scenes was really like.For someone like Kaye who had “never danced one step,” taking the plunge and doing Strictly was terrifying, and soon Nadia realised just how much hard work goes into not only learning a dance routine, but remembering it.Nadia shared with Express.co.uk: “Me, Jane and her went out to dinner the other night and we were just you know, getting every detail from her.“And oh my god, it's so hard, she was showing us some little videos of her rehearsing.“It is so hard! I wouldn’t be able to remember anything!”Surprised at just how demanding the show is, Nadia, who partook in Dancing On Ice back in 2011, said that she would never take part in Strictly.She went on to say: “It has made me very sure that I don’t want to do it.“I wouldn’t be able to remember anything.“All the 25 years we've known each other, everyone would have thought it would be me to go on it [Strictly], because I'm always the first to dance floor at any party or dance the whole night.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas struggled to hold back the tears as she addressed the "sexism" backlash against her. Shirley appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday (October 12) to speak out about the hate she has received from trolls online and stressed her position as a judge on the hit BBC dance competition.Taking the opportunity to explain why it was she picked Richie Anderson and not Fleur East in the dance off on Sunday she admitted she had based her decision solely on "his footwork," adding "I love Fleur, she had this beautiful frame, and it was soft and it was elegant but in the end I went with the footwork."READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson in wardrobe malfunction as she spills out of towel with Strictly fiancéThe star was left visibly emotional while discussing the impact the hurtful messages she has been bombarded with since have had on her as she admitted: "I don't have a mean bone in my body."She said: "It's a beautiful show, it's there to entertain, I'm there to do a job.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Kaye Adams has revealed her key hack to saving energy at home. The BBC contestant, 59 - who was evicted on week one - is spending more time at home now her training has subsided.

Shirley Ballas has issued a fresh dig at viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after revealing the 'vile trolling' she has received. The BBC One dance contest's head judge came under fire over the weekend as she returned to the judging panel for the show's much-loved Movie Week special.

Giovanni Pernice refused to share a secret chat with Shirley Ballas from his final Strictly Come Dancing routine of the 2022. Giovanni, who was partnered with Richie Anderson on the BBC One dance contest, was grilled by Rylan on Monday's episode of spin-off show It Takes Two.

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has hit out at the "vile trolling" she has received recently.The head judge, 62, took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal she had won two gongs recently, one at the Legends Of Industry Awards 2022 and another at the Ballroom Dancers' Federation. Posting a snap with her Special Award from the BDF, Shirley penned: "This certainly made a difficult week more beautiful. Second industry award this week.

Shirley Ballas has been blasted by fans - who claimed the Strictly Come Dancing judge is "sexist".The dance veteran has been accused of preferring male celebrity dancers to women on the hit BBC One show.Fans took to Twitter and slammed the head judge after Sunday night's show during which Shirley, 62, was accused of backing a male contestant over a female.Singer Fleur East, 34, and pro partner Vito Coppola, 30, survived the dance off, but Shirley said she would have booted them out in favour of Radio 2’s Richie Anderson, 34, who performed a Samba dressed as a meerkat alongside Giovanni Pernice.Viewers raged on social media, accusing the head judge of bias, and called for her to be axed from the programme.Shirley has since taken to Instagram and shared a cryptic message following the backlash.Taking to her stories, the quote read: "Some people aren't loyal to you, they are loyal to their need of you. Once their need changes, so does their loyalty."Her message comes after Strictly viewers took to Twitter and called for Shirley to be axed following some of her feedback about some of the celebrities taking part in the show.Social media user, Lizzie Man fumed: "Shirley Ballas should be removed from the panel, she’s setting a bad example, she cannot celebrate the young, female celebrities.

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has quipped Shirley Ballas is "gunning for the big fight" amid calls for her to be sacked. Craig, 57 - often dubbed Strictly's Mr Nasty - opened up on the BBC show's head judge's repeated efforts to lock horns with him this series.

Shirley Ballas has issued a direct message to viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after she was hit with backlash following the latest instalment of the BBC dance contest.

Kerry Katona broke down in tears on Tuesday 11 October’s Loose Women as she recalled her abusive relationship with ex George Kay. Kerry, 42, shares eight year old daughter Dylan-Jorge (DJ) with George.The pair were married between 2014 - 2017. He passed away two years after their divorce aged 39 from a suspected drug overdose.