Motsi Mabuse: ‘I understand the Strictly curse completely’

KYM Marsh HAS had professional dance experience, despite insisting earlier this week she’s got “all the posture and grace of a Quaver.” The Strictly contender slammed claims that she had an unfair advantage in the competition, insisting that when she was in pop band Hear’Say she was only “faffing about” on stage. The Sun can reveal that two years after quitting the band, Kym, 46, went on to star in the dance musical Saturday Night Fever in London’s West End.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022.The Loose Women star also gave a small hint of who her professional dance partner will be as she asked fans who they thought will be dancing with her in the new series.In view of her 140,000 Instagram followers, Kaye shared a short clip of a man wearing patent, lace-up dance shoes moving his feet.While she did not disclose whose feet they were, Kaye added a text box at the bottom of the video asking her fans “Who is my partner?”Kaye is set to battle it out for the Glitterball Trophy amongst 14 other celebrities and their professional dance partners.The TV star will be joined by Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and Fleur East, Richie Anderson, Matt Goss, Helen Skelton.Also included in the lineup are Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds, James Bye, Molly Rainford, Hamza Yassin, Ellie Taylor and Tony Adams MBE.Ahead of the new series coming out, judge Craig Revel Horwood, 57, said he believes Kaye may struggle with the energetic Latin routines.He told The Mirror: "I think she’ll do quite well at the ballroom stuff, but I’m worried about the Latin."The sex appeal and the hip action and rhythm, things like the cha-cha-cha might prove, a challenge, darling."It’s the selling yourself bare – the costumes are all quite skimpy with the Latin."Kaye took to Twitter last week to shrug off Craig’s comments as she admitted she was “worried” too.Kate penned: "@CraigRevHorwood‘s worried!!?? How does he think I feel?!"Her reaction came after she confessed she had been struggling to sleep ahead of the live performances.Kaye told her followers: "Struggled to sleep last night after the first day of @bbcstrictly strictly rehearsals."Tried to count sheep but couldn’t get past 5,6,7,8."Kaye also revealed she can't dance and was once

The stars of Strictly Come Dancing have officially undergone their glitzy and glam makeovers ahead of the news series. The hit BBC One show was set to return to screens on Saturday night (September 17). However, the broadcaster took the decision to postpone.

SHIRLEY Ballas looked glam as she soaked up the sun in Las Vegas after the series is postponed after the Queen's death. The head Strictly judge, 61, showed off her age-defying beauty as she relaxed in a pool.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kaye Adams will battle it out for the Glitterball trophy amongst 14 other celebrities including the likes of Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and Fleur East. Ahead of the launch night, Craig Revel Horwood, 57, said he believes the 59-year-old may struggle with the energetic Latin routines.He told The Mirror: "I think she’ll do quite well at the ballroom stuff, but I’m worried about the Latin."The sex appeal and the hip action and rhythm, things like the cha-cha-cha might prove, a challenge, darling."It’s the selling yourself bare – the costumes are all quite skimpy with the Latin."Taking to Twitter this afternoon, the Loose Women star laughed off his comments. Piers Morgan delivers dig to Meghan Markle as kids gain royal titlesShe wrote: "@CraigRevHorwood‘s worried!!?? How does he think I feel?!"Her response comes after she admitted she had been struggling to sleep ahead of the live shows.Kaye told fans: "Struggled to sleep last night after the first day of @bbcstrictly strictly rehearsals."Tried to count sheep but couldn’t get past 5,6,7,8."The journalist has also claimed she can't dance and was once taken out of a class when she was younger after being called "kipper feet".She told OK! Magazine: "I’ve always been the person sitting at the side of the dance floor nursing my drink.“Looking at other people dancing and thinking it looks wonderful to be able to let go like that and enjoy music.

Strictly Come Dancing' star Will Mellor has revealed that he is doing the BBC competition for his mum after a "rough" few years.

Strictly Come Dancing's Molly Rainford has dazzled fans with snaps of her flaunting her dynamite figure in a teeny pair of shorts.The singer and TV star, 21, is one of the contestants on the 2022 series of the BBC ballroom show, which gets under way this month.And she's already making a splash thanks to her latest Instagram shots.READ MORE: Craig Revel Horwood doubts Kaye Adams will have any 'sex appeal' on StrictlyThe two pictures showed Molly striking a pose during a day out, with her curves poured into skimpy blue shorts that perfectly displayed her long legs.She teamed the tight shorts with a matching pale blue top and slipped a chic white blazer with striped lapels over the top.Molly's long blonde hair was loose and tumbled over her shoulders in beachy waves.She looked sun-kissed and happy as she beamed at the camera in the images, which she captioned: "Excited for what's to come."Fans were charmed and said the Nova Jones beauty was "radiant" in the snaps."So pretty!!" said one fan in the comments section, adding: "Can't wait to see you on Strictly.""You look so beaut cannot wait to see & support absolutely everything you do on Strictly, 100% got my vote," said another.Someone else told the star to "knock 'em dead" on the dancefloor, while others said she was "gorgeous"."Sooooo looking forward to seeing you on Strictly!" chirped another fan of Molly, who was first in the spotlight in 2012 when she competed on Britain's Got Talent.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The new series of Strictly was due to start on 17 September but has been delayed as a mark of respect following the death of the Queen.It will now start on 23 September.As well as

Craig Revel Horwood has made a typically sly dig at Strictly contestant Kaye Adams, questioning the Loose Women presenter’s “sex appeal” and “hip movement”. It was recently announced that Kaye, 59, would be taking part in the hit BBC show but Craig has said that she may struggle with the raunchier Latin dances -– though he thinks she will “do quite well” with ballroom.

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has taken a brutal swipe at Kaye Adams over her "skimpy outfits". The choreographer admitted he was "worried" about the Loose Women panellist's "sex appeal" when she has to tackle Latin routines on the BBC One competition.

Motsi Mabuse, 41, has judged on Strictly Come Dancing since she replaced Darcey Bussell in 2019 and has proved to be a hit with BBC viewers. Ahead of the expected Strictly launch at the weekend, Motsi claimed she is not "pals" with the other judges on the show, as there is "so much pressure" on the show, leaving little time to build friendships.Motsi works alongside head judge Shirley Ballas, 62, Craig Revel Horwood, 57, and Anton Du Beke, 56.The professional dancer revealed in a new interview that although they send each other well wishes on special occasions, the judges all prefer to spend time apart at home once the show ends.When asked if she had a friendship with her co-workers she replied: "No.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has revealed her surprise link to one of the judges on the BBC One competition. The former Blue Peter star - who is set to take to the dance floor for the first time this weekend - admitted that she sometimes plays golf with Anton Du Beke.

Strictly Come Dancing star Motsi Mabuse has claimed that the show’s judges are not pals away from the BBC show.She spoke to The Telegraph about the lineup - former contestant Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas - and admitted that they aren’t keen to spend time together once filming has wrapped.Motsi has also been a judge in the competition since she joined the panel in 2019 and shared some insight into the group dynamic.READ MORE:Strictly's Fleur East 'swerves curse' as her husband is 'very happy' with pro partnerShe denied their friendship and said: “No, none of that. There are some moments where you write: ‘Happy Birthday,’ or something like that.”The Strictly panel seem strong and although they often argue and disagree with each other’s decisions, they have a vital presence in the BBC One competition.However, Motsi’s tell-all has shattered the glass for unsuspecting viewers.She explained why they don’t spend any time together after the show is over and compared their relationship to the one she had with her fellow judges in Germany.She went on: “In Germany, we’ve had the same judges for 10 years and there’s a basis of friendship.

Strictly Come Dancing, went on to win a BAFTA for Must-See Moment after the two of them danced in silence on the show, in a bid to raise awareness for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has met professional dancing partner Giovanni Pernice's family during a trip to visit her co-star in Sicily.The EastEnders actress and professional dancer Giovanni raised the glitterball trophy together after winning BBC programme Strictly in 2021.In a photograph obtained by The Sun, Rose could be seen with Giovanni at his sister Angela's dance studio in Sicily - with Rose also meeting Angela during her visit.READ NEXT: Why is Rose Ayling-Ellis leaving EastEnders and when will she go?The snap shows the pair with their arms wrapped around one another, and also includes an appearance from Strictly judge Anton Du Beke.The visit comes weeks after Rose split from her boyfriend of seven years Samuel Arnold, with the couple saying that the split was "amicable," according to The Mirror.A friend said: "They spent a lot of time apart while Rose was away on tour, which has had an impact."It’s been difficult for them both, of course, but they’re certain it’s the right move — and Sam’s had a shoulder to cry on in their mutual friend Aimee."Their split follows a year that has seen Rose's career rocket to new heights of fame, following her victory on Strictly.The Strictly Come Dancing winners also reunited at the TV BAFTAs earlier this year, where they took home the award for Must-See Moment.Their victory was based on the couple's stunning silent show dance routine to Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson's Symphony, which left viewers of the BBC One programme in tears when it originally aired in November last year.Since her win, the actress has continued to raise awareness for the deaf community, with dance partner Giovanni revealing recently that he was learning British Sign Language.A source

Rose Ayling-Ellis posted a cryptic message on social media ahead of jetting off to Italy to meet Giovanni Pernice and his family in Italy.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis celebrates Giovanni Pernice's latest milestone after recent heartacheThe EastEnders actress, 27, who has recently split with her long-term boyfriend Sam Arnold, was captured in a photo shared by the MailOnline, posing beside her former partner, his sister Angela and Strictly professional and judge Anton Du Beke at Angela's dance studio in Sicily, Italy.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni PerniceAccording to the publication, Giovanni was reportedly filming a new BBC1 travel show with Anton, 56, when Rose turned up to surprise the pair.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks 'besotted' in new photos as Giovanni Pernice prepares for StrictlySEE:  Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedThe fun snap came just as Rose shared a cryptic message alongside a selection of photos from a fun night with her friends with cocktails in hand.A post shared by Rose Ayling-Ellis (@rose.a.e)Rose reunited with friendsCaptioning the post, she wrote: "Finally reunited. Forever grateful for good friends and good times."One of Rose's friends, featured in the snaps, reunited with the Strictly Come Dancing winner after being away in Australia for three years.

Strictly Come Dancing judge, 41, said German dancer Timo Kulczak, 45, would control her finances throughout their marriage, even giving her an allowance from her earnings on TV. At times, her ex-husband would even decide what she would eat, Mabuse writes in her new book 'Finding My Own Rhythm'. She recalled that he also ignored her desire to have a baby and would refuse to break up with her, the Mirror reports.READ MORE: Strictly dancers have had to pretend they're happy with celeb partners, claims BBC starEventually, however, Motsi said she made it clear to Timo that it was over for good.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were furious after details of the dancing partnerships were published online ahead of its glossy launch. The flagship BBC programme, which sees celebrities pair up with professional dancers and try to score a perfect 10 from judges, is returning for its 20th season. The celebrity line-up, which has been officially announced, includes Helen Skelton, Matt Goss, Fleur East and Kaye Adams, with the stars spotted outside a rehearsal space earlier this week.

STRICTLY judge Motsi Mabuse claims a toxic relationship with her “controlling” ex-husband held her back from being the star she is today. The 41-year-old told how German dancer Timo Kulczak, 45, took charge of her money and paid her an allowance from what she earned via her dance teaching and TV appearances.

In turn, Max told the former soap star: "Best birthday ever baby."Maisie also proclaimed her love by changing her Instagram bio to feature Max's handle alongside a heart emoji.Maisie was runner-up in the 2020 series of the hit BBC ballroom competition with Gorka Marquez when she met Max, who was partnered with Dianne Buswell that same year.Despite a brilliant performance, Maisie lost out on the Glitterball Trophy to Bill Bailey and his pro partner Oti Mabuse.She also filled in during the live tour last year after 2021 finalist AJ Odudu pulled out on medical advice following an injury.The actress is now preparing for her musical debut alongside Strictly pro Kevin Clifton.Maisie revealed the exciting news during a chat with Lorraine Kelly on her eponymous ITV talk show.Maisie first performed with Kevin during the Strictly Children In Need special back in 2019 where they were crowned champions.The show has been choreographed by Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood and has seen Maisie return to her ballroom rehearsals."It's brilliant," Maisie told Lorraine.