Arlene Phillips agrees with James Jordan as he weighs in on 'how Strictly has changed'

I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star Arlene Phillips has suggested that she would love to see Boy George enter the jungle. The pop icon is among the names rumoured to appear on the upcoming series of the show, and speaking at last night's (October 13) National Television Awards, Arlene seemed more than keen to see the star appear. "Seriously.

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 star Jayde Adams has hit back at a fat shaming troll on Twitter who made fun of her recent body positivity routine.The comedian, 37, brought fans to tears with her Flashdance-inspired routine for this week's movie-themed special that viewers called "joyful".Jayde and her partner Karen Hauer donned the movie’s iconic leotards to show that dancing is inclusive for everyone.READ MORE: Anton du Beke to replace Bruno Tonioli on Strictly tour after becoming permanent judgeBut writer and broadcaster Paul Embery sparked backlash from the star when he shared the dance clip alongside the caption: “Come back, Noel's House Party. All is forgiven.”Jayde responded asking Paul is he was “doing a Mr Blobby gag?” before saying: “I’ll give you another crack at it, as you seem like a well read bloke.“But here are some that have already been done, so you don’t double up again.”She went on to list a trove of fat insults in his comments, appearing to try and get ahead of any upcoming comments he might make.Some of the comments included: “What do we want? A cure for obesity! When do we want it? After dinner,” “Strictly’s celebrity policy will be people who are bed bound next year” and “Stop picking on fat people, they have enough on their plates”She went on to say: “P.S Nothing more sexy and alpha than a man who tweets 30 year old fat jokes about a woman who dared to go on a dance show.”Fans rushed to the comments to applaud the star for her reply.“I am so sorry that you have to put up with these ignorant and hurtful comments.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro James Jordan looked almost unrecognisable as he shared a throwback snap of himself and wife Ola Jordan as he wished her a happy wedding anniversary. The dancing husband and wife duo have been married for 19 years and now share a two year old daughter, named Ella.The pair looked youthful in the throwback snap, as James, 44, wore a white v-neck t-shirt and rocked a long mane of hair and a goatee beard as he smouldered at the camera whilst wrapping his arms around his love. Ola, 40, matched him in a white tank top as she placed both hands on his arm and smiled blissfully, whilst showing off her natural brown locks.

Giovanni Pernice was told he "looks lost" without his previous Strictly Come Dancing partner Rose Ayling-Ellis, after he shared a snap with a heartfelt message on Instagram. The professional dancer became the latest contestant to be booted off the BBC show alongside radio presenter Richie Anderson.The pair failed to impress the judges and viewers when they landed in the bottom two facing Fleur East and Vito Coppola in the dreaded dance-off.READ MORE: Anton du Beke to replace Bruno Tonioli on Strictly tour after becoming permanent judge But after the dancer took to his Instagram looking dapper while sharing the quote "the greatest thing you'll ever learn it just to love and be loved in return," fans took the opportunity to mention Giovanni's abrupt exit.One social media user commented: "Giovanni you looked lost on Strictly it’s not the same since you and Rose danced.

FLEUR East is trying to mask her disappointment and frustration about negative feedback from the Strictly judges with fake smiles, a body language expert has claimed. The X Factor star and radio presenter was an early favourite to make the final but found herself in the bottom two on Sunday.

Strictly judge Dame Arlene Phillips has laughed off claims she taught this year’s contestant Kym Marsh how to dance.Ex-Corrie star Kym played Annette in West End musical Saturday Night Fever, which was choreographed and produced by Arlene.It sparked rumours she had an unfair advantage on Strictly, with Craig Revel Horwood even saying: “Kym Marsh has danced before and I think she’ll fit in well.”READ MORE: World's 'most beautiful woman' is Scouse actress, says tested scientific algorithmBut Arlene, 79, insists the star –who scored 33 out of 40 for her Charleston on Saturday’s show – is “not a dancer”.Arlene says: “She can’t dance – I taught her to walk. Annette is not a dancing part.“There’s always been dancers on Strictly who have trained before.

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 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.

Strictly Come Dancing’s live tour has had a major shake-up, with Anton Du Beke replacing Bruno Tonioli.The 2022 contestants will once again take to the dance floor for live audiences in arenas across the UK after competing in this year’s competition.Judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood are set to return for the tour with former Strictly professional dancer Janette Manrara returning to host.READ MORE: Strictly turns frosty as fans convinced ‘bias’ Shirley has it in for one contestant However, Anton Du Beke will replace Bruno Tonioli as a judge on the 2022 tour after Tonioli bowed out of the show after 18 years. Bruno couldn’t judge the 2020 series due to travel restrictions because of coronavirus.

Shirley Ballas has issued a direct message to viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after she was hit with backlash following her latest appearance on the show. The BBC One dance contest's head judge was back on the panel on Saturday night for the show's much-loved Movie Week special.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were unimpressed as Shirley Ballas said she would have sent Fleur East packing after the latest dance-off.The TV star, 62, came under fire after Sunday's instalment of the BBC ballroom contest, which saw her back Richie Anderson over Fleur.Singer Fleur and presenter Richie had both ended up in the dreaded dance-off after their performances, and were left facing the boot.READ MORE: Dan Walker makes cheeky jibe at fan after rushing to defend BBC's Strictly Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse all chose to save Fleur and her pro partner Vito Coppola, so Richie was eliminated. But head judge Shirley said that she would have sent Fleur packing."Well with the two couples the public put in the bottom two I would have saved Richie," she said.Many viewers flocked to Twitter to share their outrage over Shirley's comment."Shirley would have kicked out Fleur? Whaaaaat?" said one.Another posted: "I have never used this site before but like many others I cannot believe that Shirley would have not saved Fleur! Unbelievable!""Shirley would rather have saved the men darting around in animal costumes than the technically skilled and beautiful dancer Fleur?" asked another incredulous viewer."I love Shirley but surely not," said someone else."Can't believe Shirley was planning to save Richie over Fleur," said another.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have branded judge Shirley Ballas "sexist" and have called for her to be sacked from the hit BBC show.The 62 year old panellist, who recently called for "respect" after receiving hurtful messages during live shows, has been accused of favouring male celebrity dancers to women on the programme. Fans of the dance competition went into a frenzy on Sunday 9 October night's segment after she backed Richie Anderson, 34, and his pro partner Giovanni Pernice, 32, who were eliminated after a dance off with Fleur East, 34, and Vito Coppola, 30. While fellow judges Craig Revel Horwood, 57, Anton Du Beke, 56, and Motsi Mabuse, 41, chose to save Fleur and Vito, Shirley said: "Well with the two couples the public put in the bottom two I would have saved Richie and Giovanni.” Host Tess Daly, 53, then pointed out that it "of course makes no difference to the results," but fans were left fuming over the ordeal and called for Shirley to be booted off the show.

Dan Walker gave a Strictly Come Dancing fan some stick after the presenter's defence of the BBC show was questioned on Twitter.Viewers had been shocked to see Fleur East end up in Sunday's (October 9) dance off after her performance of the American Smooth to Little Mermaid's Part Of Your World with her partner Vito Coppola scored 29 out of a possible 40 from the judges.Walker, who spent over a decade at the BBC presenting Football Focus and Breakfast before moving to Channel 5, was quick to defend the show after fans expressed their anger online.READ MORE: Katie Piper's acid attacker flees country as police warn people not to approach him“Surprised by the #Strictly result but there is no need to start shouting about people 'needing to go',” Walker wrote on Twitter.“It’s always been a mix of those who can dance a bit and those who are learning from scratch and… it’s not a dancing competition… it’s an entertainment show!” One Twitter user replied to point out that “The show is called Strictly Come Dancing Dan” but Walker quickly fired back, replying: “I don’t see any ninja warriors on Ninja Warrior”.

Strictly Come Dancing's Kym Marsh was photographed with her daughter after earning her highest score in the competition so far on Saturday night.The Coronation Street actress performed a stunning Charleston to If My Friends Could See Me Now from the movie Sweet Charity, starring Shirley MacLaine and Sammy Davis Jr. Kym, 46, who is also a former member of Hear'Say, earned herself an impressive 33 points from judges Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas.

Strictly Come Dancing pro James Jordan took aim at the judges, explaining how their scores can affect the result and who goes home.

Strictly Come Dancing, Shirley Ballas, 62, has the final say on which couple goes home in the event of a tie between her co-judges Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Motsi Mabuse.So far this series, she hasn't had to decide who goes home in the dance-off, but admitted she has disagreed with the other panellists over their decisions.Last weekend, Shirley said she would've sent Fleur East home over Richie Anderson, after her fellow judges opted to save the singer.Despite the most favourable contestant going through, this didn't stop Shirley from receiving abuse.Following the show on Saturday night, she shared a message from an Instagram user who branded her a "f*****g t**t".In view of her 79,000 followers, she wrote: "Here we are again how sad."Michael J Fox in Back to the Future reunion amid Parkinson's battleAnother told Shirley she was "very disappointing" on Strictly and claimed she made his daughter cry."Thanks a lot you p***k," the message concluded.Shirley told her fans that such messages were just "the mild ones" in her inbox.It's not the first time the professional dancer has received abuse during her time on the panel.She previously admitted she was hurt by backlash last year after she chose to save Jamie Laing over Ranvir Singh.She wrote on social media: "This is just one of the hundreds of messages sent to me after last night’s incredibly tough decision."The barrage of hatred that I have received is truly devastating and has hurt me to the core."But I would have hoped that after the year we have all faced, and those we have lost - not just to covid - we would have learned to be kind to others."Thank you to all those who have sent me messages of support, you have gone one way in restoring my faith in