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incoming Strictly Come Dancing cohort will fare appears to be my superpower. Whether it’s a sixth sense that can detect two left feet or whether I’ve just watched too much of the BBC’s premier dancing programme, I have form for guessing who will do well and who will fail.

Oti Mabuse reunited with her winning partner Bill Bailey during Saturday night's launch of the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing. The professional dancer, 31, and the comedian, 56, took home the glitterball trophy during last year's series and recreated their memorable week four dance to Rapper's Delight for the debut show.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has spoken out about the ‘pressure’ her professional dancer sister Oti is under as this year’s competition gets underway. Motsi has watched Oti lift the show’s glitter ball trophy for two years running, alongside former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and last year’s winner Bill Bailey.

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks for the show’s reboot.In July the beloved comedy panel show was confirmed to be returning for a new edition later this year, with an eight-episode series commissioned by Sky and NOW.Noel Fielding and This Country star Daisy May Cooper were announced as the reboot’s new team captains, with Bailey, who was team captain on the show for six years, not part of the current line-up.Asked by Metro whether he had been invited to return, the comedian said: “No, I wasn’t. Or maybe I was and I missed the email! Perhaps I was learning the Charleston that week!”The comedian, who won Strictly Come Dancing last year, went on to say that he did not mind being left out.“I guess they want a new intake,” he told Radio Times.

Richard Madeley blasted ‘woke’ police force for job adThe comedian believes his win has encouraged older contestants to have more faith in themselves on the show.Bill said of his win: “My win on Strictly showed that age is no barrier."It’s not necessarily the case that you’ll have no chance just because you’re older."I think it has encouraged a lot of older people that they can go on the show and not only enjoy it but actually do well on it and be taken seriously.""They were saying, ‘He won’t last long’."The comedian went on to say that training for the show as "a steep learning curve" which he committed himself to."I have always been one for putting my heart and soul into something," he added."And I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great to do

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Bill Bailey and Harry Hill opened up about his final few days.The comedy legend, who won fans with his stand-up and appearances on panel shows, died aged 58 from cancer.While Lock’s battle with cancer was not made public, his closest friends including Bailey and Hill kept in close contact.‘Even in his last few days, we were still having a laugh, still joking, still coming up with ideas,’ Bailey recalled. ‘We had great conversations.

Sean Lock, the UK TV personality known for his deadpan style and appearances on panel shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, has died at the age of 58.

The line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing is being announced thick and fast with John Whaite becoming the latest name announced for the hit BBC show. After months of whisperings about who could make this year's line-up, BBC are finally starting to reveal the big names set to take part in the dance show.Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will return to front the popular show, but who will they be welcoming to the dance floor? Bill Bailey, 56, lifted the glitter ball trophy last year after impressing judges and viewers with his professional partner Oti Mabuse – earning her a second win in a row.

Strictly Come Dancing cannot come soon enough for fans of the BBC dance contest who are on tenterhooks awaiting to see what famous faces will be taking to the dance floor in a bid for the Glitterball Trophy. However, it isn't just among the celebrity line-up where change is coming as former pro dancer Anton du Beke has been enlisted to replace Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel.

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Strictly Come Dancing at the end of last year and won the show with his professional dance partner Oti Mabuse.The 56-year-old actor and musician said doing something that was out of his comfort zone had had a profound effect on him.The TV star, who is used to performing in front of large audiences, said dancing live in front of millions of viewers every week left him feeling "exposed".However, ultimately, the experience had "toughened" him up a little.Facing the judges is not for the faint-hearted, but Bill went on to impress the experts and won the hearts of the nation.He made Strictly history as the oldest contestant to have won the programme.In a new interview, Bill spoke about his life after the show.“Outwardly, my life goes on.

Comedian Bill Bailey has confirmed that he is now writing a song to put forward as the UK’s entry for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.After James Newman came last in the 2021 contest last month – scoring zero points with his song ‘Embers’ – Bailey tweeted that he would “be happy to throw my hat in the ring”.Asked by the Radio Times if that was a serious comment, he said: “Yes. Do you know what? I was writing [a Eurovision song] today.

Gallery: The Oscar goes to…. The top 10 most iconic moments in Academy Awards history (BANG Showbiz)Adrian Dunbar, Bill Bailey, and Oti Mabuse were among the guest presenters at the event.

Bill Bailey has confirmed that he is writing a song to submit as a potential UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.The musical comic initially threw his hat in the ring last month, after James Newman’s performance in Rotterdam saw the UK earning a dreaded “nul points”.Posting on Twitter after the loss, Bailey said he would “be happy to throw my hat in the ring” for next year’s event, and make an unlikely bid for glory.Appearing at last night’s BAFTA TV Awards 2021 red carpet, the comic confirmed he’s taking the prospect seriously, telling fellow funnyman Tom Allen that he is already working on a tune for the competition.“Yes, do you know what? I was writing [a Eurovision song] today,” he said, per Radio Times.“This very day… because

Good Morning Britain, commenting on the fact that Newman, representing the UK, received zero points for his performance.“It was a serviceable song and performance, nothing wrong with that,” Bailey said on the show yesterday (May 25), per the Independent. “I just think we’re missing a trick a little bit.

Oti Mabuse, 30, has revealed she has some regrets about her Strictly Come Dancing stint with Danny Mac, 33, as she “wasn’t mature enough in her head” to train him in the best possible way.The dancer, who won Strictly for the second time last year with Bill Bailey, opened up about the situation during an appearance on her former co-star Kevin Clifton’s self-titled podcast this week.Oti explained that when she was partnered with the Hollyoaks actor in 2016, she didn’t take the time to get to know him, as they were so focused on succeeding in the competition.She shared: “I remember my year with Danny and I always say if there’s one thing I would change, I wish I had Danny today.“To just redo everything, because he got me in a point where I

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse, 30, became the winning professional on the show for the second year running last year with comedian Bill Bailey.

Oti Mabuse has been taking lifestyle and diet tips from Bill Bailey. The dancer, who lifted the glitterball trophy with comedian Bailey in the 2020 series, said the star had introduced her to the ketogenic diet - and sticking to it had made her feel “much better” about herself.

Not only is Ria Hebden the entertainment presenter on ITV’s Lorraine, but she also owns a media production company, produces a podcast and runs Wonder Women TV – an online network championing trailblazing females in the creative industries. But the bubbly presenter isn't scared of being busy, and admits she'd love to add the challenge of Strictly to her list of accomplishments.