Chris Evans almost turned down ‘Captain America’ over panic attacks

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Strictly Come Dancing producers are reportedly keeping Anton Du Beke on the show's judging panel, meaning Bruno Tonioli might be axed.Due to the pandemic, the 66-year-old Italian native has not appeared on the BBC show in person for the last two years.In 2020 Bruno - who judges the US version of the dancing show Dancing With the Stars - appeared via video link from his home in LA.In 2021, Strictly saw dancer Anton hang up his dancing shoes and take his place at the judging panel alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse.It's been teased that Bruno, who has starred on the show for 16 years and is currently on the Strictly tour as a judge, would not be returning to the hit BBC show this year.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, a source said: "We have been told Anton's contract as a judge is going to be renewed. The bosses were really happy with his performance.""It also hasn't escaped their notice his salary is considerably lower than Bruno's."They revealed that there is a "huge amount of affection" for him on the BBC show and that the decision will "ruffle some feathers".However, because the judging panel format worked well last year, it is believed that bosses are reluctant to switch it up again.The announcement comes after the Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood showed his support for welcoming Bruno back to the show.

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Chris Evans has become a household name over the past decade during his run as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.But before getting fitted for his tights, the Boston-born actor was struggling to find some decent roles.He recently recalled losing the leading role of the 2007 thriller Fracture to Ryan Gosling after what he considered the best audition of his life.

Chris Evans is opening up about the best audition he ever gave and how he still didn’t get the role.

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Chris Evans is definitely most known for his work as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and he says almost turned down the role.

Virgin Radio host Chris Evans, 54, told his listeners he had a test to determine whether marks on his body were cancerous, as he warned others to keep safe.The presenter made his admission after news reporter Isobel Lang revealed that many parts of the UK will have “high levels of UV” due to the ongoing hot weather.She went on to highlight the importance of wearing suncream to protect people’s skin, particularly those who are fair.Speaking to Chris, she said: “You and I both know, being freckly and sort of ginger, that it’s important to wear suncream.”“It’s very important to wear sun cream,” he agreed, as he went on to reveal he had a skin cancer test last year.Bruce Forsyth's greatest grudge after man who 'humiliated' him exposedHe

Here’s a Marvel Cinematic Universe trivia question for ya! Who is the first person Captain America saved? Answer: Chris Evans!

Anxiety, if you'll excuse my language, is a real asshole. And it's an asshole that targets anyone it so desires, including lovely angel Chris Evans, who spoke about the destructive impact it had on his acting career during an appearance on the Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast.

Chris Evans’ most lucrative acting role in Hollywood almost didn't happen. It’s a story commonly echoed in show business -- a performer nearly passes on an opportunity of a lifetime and their reluctance to move forward with the gig changes the course of film history forever -- and such was the case for Evans.

It's hard to imagine the Marvel Cinematic Universe without Chris Evans. However, the 38-year-old actor initially turned down the opportunity to play Captain America.

Anxiety, if you'll excuse my language, is a real a****le. And it's an a****le that targets anyone it so desires, including lovely angel Chris Evans, who spoke about the destructive impact it had on his acting career during an appearance on the Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast.

Chris Evans almost let fear get in the way of the opportunity to play Captain America. The 38-year-old actor opened up to 's podcast about his challenging mental state ahead of taking on the role of the iconic shield-wielding superhero. 

Chris Evans is best known for playing Captain America in the “Avengers” movies — seven of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters — but he now admits he almost turned down the role.

Chris Evans considered quitting acting after on-set panic attacks made him question his career choice.

Chris Evans may be a big Hollywood star now but just like any actor, he too had a fair share of ups and downs in his career. In the early 2000s, with roles like Not Another Teen Movie and Cellular, Chris got the 'heartthrob' tag but not one for his acting ability. Back then, there was the fear of how many chances he will get to make a "good movie." Then came Evans' first superhero turn with the Fantastic Four series, as Johnny Storm, which came at a time when the superhero genre was just about taking off and he "needed" the role.

Chris Evans has become a household name over the past decade during his run as Captain America.But the action star almost didn't play the all-American superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.He recently revealed that he nearly quit acting due to severe anxiety, which was exacerbated by the magnitude of the iconic blockbuster franchise. Severe anxiety: Chris Evans recently revealed that he nearly turned down Captain America and quit acting due to severe anxietyThe 38-year-old said on The Hollywood Reporter's podcast Awards Chatterthat it began around the timeFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer premiered in 2007.It didn't help that he was passed over for roles inGone Baby Gone, Milk, Elizabethtown and Fracture.

Chris Evans is opening up about the panic attacks he used to have on set and how they almost led him to quit acting.