Anton du Beke: Strictly pro addresses future on show after early exit ‘That won’t be me’

Eamonn Holmes, 62, did not hold back today as he defended Rylan Clark, 33, after he was accused of pulling “sickies” while he was forced to miss work due to an illness. Rylan returned to his duties on BBC Radio 2 at the weekend following concerns over his health after falling ill earlier this month.But one listener hit out at Eamonn, who they accused of having “no talent or opinions”, while saying they were becoming “weary” of Rylan’s “sickies”.Taking to social media to reveal their views, Twitter user mjkennington wrote: “Never been a fan of @EamonnHolmes but sadly our TV & radio shows are loaded with presenters like him, who openly admit to having no talent or opinions & wonder why they're in their well paid jobs.“At least @piersmorgan has an opinion.

Coronation Street, has revealed her 13-year-old daughter has bagged a role on BBC One’s Waterloo Road.The actress announced the news on Instagram with a photograph of Scarlett and the rest of the cast.The mum-of-two told her 483,000 followers: “Very excited to finally be able to announce that my gorgeous, lovely, talented Scarlett Thomas will be in the new series of Waterloo Road #ProudMum.”Hundreds of Tina’s friends and followers took to the comments to congratulate the teen star.Catherine Tyldesley said: “That girl has always been the brightest of stars.”Sally Carmen, who plays Corrie’s Abi wrote: “Awesome!”A post shared by Tina O’Brien (@tinaob83)Kel Allen, who plays Laura Neelan, penned: “Love this!!!”Faye Brookes posted a beating heart emoji and Helen Flanagan shared a pair of heart eyes.Tina also starred in the high school drama from 2010-2011, playing the role of pupil Bex Fisher.Scarlett will join her uncle Adam Thomas on the show and play his daughter, Izzy.Scarlett’s dad Ryan Thomas, who played Jason Grimshaw on Corrie for 16 years, also publicly congratulated his daughter.The Celebrity Big Brother winner shared a snap of his brother and daughter and told his 1.1 million followers: “The secret is finally out!!!“As a father and big brother, it doesn’t get much better in life to find out that my brother is going back to Waterloo Road where it all started for him in his career to then find out Scarlett is going to play his daughter in the show.”Adam, who plays Donte Charles in the BBC drama, appeared on Morning Live today to discuss the new series and how he will find having his niece on set.He told hosts Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones: “Fans of the show will remember that Donte and Chlo had a little baby called Izzy

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ELIMINATED Strictly contestant Jacqui Smith has proven that it definitely takes two to Tango - and she DOES have some good moves. The Strictly Come Dancing politician was spotted out and about enjoying a romantic walk with her new boyfriend Graham Timmins.

Strictly star Jacqui Smith put on a passionate display with her new man as the happy couple took a stroll through the Malvern Hills.

Kevin Clifton has shifted blame on the lack of audience for Jacqui Smith and Anton Du Beke 's exit on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly’s Anton du Beke has expressed that the iconic BBC dance competition is ‘just not the same’ this year.

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The Sun: 'There is an empty studio pretty much with the celebs and their dancers and a few dotted around on the other side, it does not have that same effect in the studio.'I think there have been numbers that I have seen where people react in the studio and they have just gone off at the end of the number and Tess Daly is trying to talk and they are still clapping and stamping their feet and there is a second wave of applause.'The overall feel of the number then, whatever the judges say, at that point is that we all loved it. I do think people sat at home, people will feel that noise that is happening in the studio.

BITTER Kevin Clifton has slammed the lack of audience on Strictly and says it is not working. The ex-pro, 38, says former politician Jacqui Smith and Anton Du Beke would not have been voted out if a crowd was in the studio.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left devastated this evening as NFL player Jason Bell and Luba Mushtuk were dumped from the competition. The pair were in the dance-off against Nicola Adams and Katya Jones after failing to secure enough public votes.

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At the time a source told The Sun: "It finished on good terms, they have a mutual respect for one another, and there were no other parties involved – the relationship simply ran its course."Karen has been able to throw herself back into preparing for the next series of Strictly and has told her friends she's in a really good place."Karen has since hinted her split with David could have been affected by their hectic schedules.She has said in the past: "I'm either on tour or he's on tour..."Karen was previously married to former Strictly star Kevin Clifton.She was the first of the pair to join Strictly having been a fixture on the show since 2012.A year later Kevin joined the series in 2013 and the pair soon hit it off.They went on to tie the

The BBC pro admitted it wasn't the first time he heard from the politician since competing on the show together ten years ago.Anton continued: "After the first week, she said 'I voted for you,' which was lovely."So, that's what you're after."He then added: "She's tremendous."Ann and Anton were the ninth couple to leave the dancing show back in 2010.Jacqui and Anton were the first pairing to say goodbye to this year's competition last week.The pair performed the Samba which earned them 12 points out of 30.Combined with their score of 12 from the previous week, the pair had a total of 25 out of 60 at the bottom of the leaderboard.In the dance-off, Anton and Jacqui were dancing against Made in Chelsea favourite Jamie Laing, 31, and his partner

Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton said ex co-star Oti Mabuse, who is the reigning champion, was worried about her debut appearance in this year’s show.The professional dancer, who quit the BBC programme at the start of the year, made his comments on his podcast - The Kevin Clifton Show.Kevin opened up about their conflab while speaking to his sister Joanne Clifton and Burn The Floor star Lauren Oakley following the first live show.The 38-year-old dancer also said he thought Oti, who is currently partnered with Bill Bailey, had been marked harshly following their debut.Kevin, who won the competition in 2018 with now girlfriend Stacey Dooley, said: “She [Oti] was texting me actually, the day before, as they were doing their rehearsals,

If enthusiasm alone could get you to the Strictly final, Jamie Laing would have the Glitterball firmly in his sights.

Anton du Beke is concerned red tape could put a stop to the return of his popular dance classes.

Anton Du Beke has swerved rumours of becoming the fourth judge on Strictly Come Dancing.

Anton du Beke and Jacqui Smith were the first couple to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing 2020 on Saturday.