Rhys Stephenson: Last News

Strictly Come Dancinghost Janette Manrara was left confused after Rose Ayling-Ellis and other stars changed their dance partner for a tour rehearsal.Janette was filming backstage on the Nationwide Arena Tour as Tilly Ramsay, who will be partnered with Nikita Kuzmin, started practising the Waltz with Johannes Radebe's partner John Whaite.Then Rose, who is partnered with Giovanni Pernice on the show, joined John to help him master the dance, as Maisie Smith, who is paired up with AJ Odudu, danced with The Wanted's Max George, whose pro dance partner is Katya Jones. Tilly was also seen on the floor with Rhys Stephenson.A baffled Janette said in the clip: "What is actually happening? The couples have all gone mad.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 contestant Tilly Ramsay jokingly referenced the “tense” atmosphere as some of the team gathered ahead of their live tour.The star’s Instagram story showed CBBC’s Rhys Stephenson play Kai Widdrington in an intense game of table tennis as their Strictly pals cheered on. Tilly, 20, took to Instagram this afternoon, where she shared the latest clip behind the scenes of the Strictly tour with her 1.2 million followers. The social media star ended up coming sixth with her professional partner Nikita Kuzmin in Strictly last year. Now, they are taking to the dance floor once more for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. Many of the audience’s favourite cast members will return to perform, including winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice.The celebrities and their professional partners will take to the stage for the first time this Thursday in Birmingham, and will spend the next few weeks taking their show around the country.Tilly’s most recent story showed a competitive game of table tennis heating up between professional finalist Kai and celebrity semi-finalist Rhys.“This is getting tense!” Tilly said as the ball was batted back and forth, before yelling “oh Rhys” as the presenter missed the table, prompting a smile from Kai. Kai will be paired up once more with presenter AJ Odudu for the Strictly live tour, after making it to the finals with the talented dancer.The tour will give the couple a chance to prove themselves, as they were forced to pull out from performing in the finals after AJ suffered a serious leg injury.Rhys, who came in fourth place with his professional partner Nancy Xu, will also be returning. Dragon’s Den star Sara Davies and Strictly pro Aljaz Skorjanec will also be taking

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice has addressed rumours that dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis won't be part of the show's arena tour.

Karren Brady wades into Queen's 'excruciating' dilemma[LATEST]Tamzin Outhwaite's boyfriend rushed to hospital for emergency surgery[HEALTH]Alison Hammond 'embarrassed' over dad's 'drug smuggling'[ADMISSION]The EastEnders actress also shared Giovanni's video clip, in view of her 537,000 followers.Rose, who won Strictly last year, is scheduled to be taking part in the 2022 tour alongside baker John Whaite and Johannes Radebe, presenter Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu, chef Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin, and Dragons' Den investor Sara Davies and Aljaz Skorjanec.Max George from boyband The Wanted is also set to take part in the tour with professional dancer Katya Jones.He was a contestant on the show back in 2020.It's been reported that professional dancers Neil Jones, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal and Amy Dowden will also be joining the tour.Judges confirmed to be on the panel are Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood.Rose made history after being the first deaf contestant to lift the Glitterball Trophy.

Strictly contestants embarked on yet another gruelling day of rehearsals today.The BBC contestant joked that she had found a new favourite - and it was not her former dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.In a clip posted to Amy's Instagram story, Tilly appeared to have worked up a sweat as she expressed having had "the most fun" working with the professional dancer."We have the most fun…," the Strictly star gleefully said."We have the best time.""My new favourite dance partner"The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour starts on January 20 and will run for 33 dates until February 13.The nationwide tour includes this year's Strictly contestants including Bake Off star John Whaite, presenter AJ Odudu, and the BBC show winner EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis, who will join Tilly on the road for the live shows.Gordon Ramsay's daughter will once again hit the stage with her dance partner Nikita, who helped the chef sail all the way through to Week 10 of the BBC competition.After finding herself in her third dance-off against Rhys Stephenson during Movie Week, Tilly and Nikita were sent packing by show judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Cynthia Erivo and Anton Du Beke.Ahead of her exit, The Matilda & The Ramsay Bunch author gave a heartfelt speech as her father Gordon broke down in tears."I'd just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has made this an amazing, positive journey for me," Tilly told Strictly presenter Tess Daly."From everyone here to backstage, wardrobe, makeup and camera crew.

their incredible win on Strictly Come Dancing, champions Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice will be taking to the dance floor once again for the nationwide tour, which kicks off on 20 January.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis' future on EastEnders after Strictly triumph confirmed by BBCOn Wednesday, the pair confirmed they will be doing their sizzling Argentine Tango and everybody's favourite, their Couples Choice.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant danceThe 33 scintillating shows will also featue Sara Davies and Aljaz Skorjanec, AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington, Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin, Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu, and John Whaite and Johannes Radebe.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis makes

Dan Walker made the most of his Strictly Come Dancing return on Saturday night.

She's been flooded with support after being forced to withdraw from the Strictly Come Dancing final through injury, and AJ Odudu was all smiles as she posed for a cast photo the night before.

Rhys Stephenson has addressed fans' claims that he could replace AJ Odudu at the BBC Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday 18 December.The CBBC presenter, 28, was eliminated from the hit competition last week alongside his partner Nancy Xu after they faced John Whaite and Johannes Radebe in the show's dreaded dance-off. While AJ, 33, made the devastating announcement on Friday 17 December that she would no longer be taking part in the final due to her painful ankle injury.

Rhys Stephenson has made it clear he won't be replacing AJ Odudu in this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing finale, saying he "values his mental health too much". Poor AJ, 33, and her dance partner Kai Widdrington, 26, were forced to pull out of the final after she picked up a painful injury that left her struggling to walk.And after Rhys, 28, was eliminated from the show last week with partner Nancy Xu, 30, fans have been asking if he'll be stepping in instead of AJ.However he has now denied speculation, releasing a statement which suggested the whole ordeal had been tougher than fans may have thought.He said on Instagram: "I've had a lot of messages from people asking if I'm going to be in the final now as AJ has hurt herself.

Strictly Come Dancing final show has had to have a dramatic change after AJ Odudu quit following an ankle injury.The run time has been reduced, a spokesperson confirmed, although it is currently unknown how long it will be reduced.Reports suggest it could be cut short by 30 minutes, which would account for the screen time AJ and partner Kai Widdrington would have had if they were able to dance on the show.Rhys Stephenson, semi-finalist, has ruled himself out of replacing AJ's screen time at short notice.He told fans that learning three routines at such short notice would be too much of a strain on his mental health.TV star AJ, 33, is devastated to announce she had to withdraw from the competition.She made the heartbreaking announcement

Another series of Strictly Come Dancing is drawing to a close, with the grand final set to take place on Saturday 18 December. The hit BBC One show has seen a string of famous faces take to the dance floor over the past 13 weeks, including the likes of Tilly Ramsay, Rhys Stephenson, and Tom Fletcher.The upcoming final will see actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice battle it out against Bake Off champion John Whaite and Johannes Rabede to be crowned this year's dancing champions.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers want Rhys Stephenson to replace AJ Odudu after the TV presenter had to pull out of the competition due to a foot injury. Rhys, 28, was eliminated from the competition last week after making it all the way to the semi-finals alongside his partner, Nancy Xu, 30.

STRICTLY'S Rhys Stephenson ruled out filling in for AJ Odudu in the Strictly final hours before she was forced to withdraw through injury. The CBBC star was rooting for AJ to be well enough to dance in tomorrow's finale, but she has since pulled out due to a torn ankle ligament.

"I wanna go there to enjoy myself and have a good time."He explained that he'd had "a lot of messages from friends and loved ones" enquiring on whether his journey on Strictly might be resurrected following his recent elimination, with some assuming he would automatically be in the running.However, regardless of whether he is asked, Rhys wants to remain an audience member, due to the lack of rehearsal time he would have if he was drafted in at the last minute."That ship has sailed!" he claimed adamantly."It would be lovely - but not with two days to go."In a message of solidarity to AJ, who has been limping on crutches, he assured his 30,800 followers: "She's gonna come back, she's gonna be strong."TV presenter AJ had claimed on yesterday's

 (sic)Rylan also shared the process of hair change on Instagram.The singer shared the transformation with his 1.5 million Instagram followers on his story.The first story post from yesterday was a picture of Rylan with a comic filter as his features disappeared and only his face remained.He jokingly commented: “That’s better.”The next post was a photo of Rylan getting his brows done, with a caption reading “maintenance”.He also shared a memory post by former Big Brother contestant Narinder Kaur.Rylan recently demanded ‘justice’ for Nancy Xu as she was kicked from the competition.The two spoke on It Takes Two about her experience on Strictly 2021.Rylan began: “Guys, you have honestly been such a dream to watch,” addressing Rhys Stephenson

Strictly final after she discovered she had contracted COVID-19.The star told her 1.2 million followers she was “so sad” to miss the event, during which she was set to join her co-stars for a group dance, but assured them that she will be cheering her fellow competitors on as they take to the floor for the final time.On November 28 Tilly, 20, and her dance partner Nikita Kuzmin, 23, were eliminated from the competition and ended up in sixth place. Prior to their exit, Tilly and Nikita had performed a Samba to the song Levitating by Dua Lipa, earning themselves an overall score of 30. The pair had to compete against Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu in the dreaded dance-off, before eventually being sent packing. Now, their co-stars AJ Odudu and

RHYS Stephenson's professional dance partner broke down in tears as she apologised to the CBBC star for their semi-final elimination on Sunday night. Rhys and pro-dancer Nancy Xu faced Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite and his partner Johannes Radebe but were eliminated by the judges.

Nancy Xu could not hide her disappointment as tears streamed down her face on BBC's Strictly It Takes Two on Monday night.The professional dancer was upset that she her hopes and dreams of lifting the famous Glitterball trophy with her celebrity partner Rhys Stephenson were over, as they were both axed from the show on Sunday.Host Rylan wanted to give the pair a good send off on his spin-off show and in usual fashion, he requested for their best moments from the show to play.After their timeline had been shown, the camera returned to the studio where Nancy was shown wiping away her tears with a tissue.She reached out for TV presenter Rhys for a hug as she tried to control her emotions.Rylan said: "Guys you have honestly been such a dream to

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans think John Whaite should have been sent home instead of Rhys Stephenson. The CBBC presenter, 28, came bottom of the leaderboard during the show's semi-final on Saturday night after the four remaining couples performed two routines.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans think they have spotted a secret feud between Craig Revel-Horwood and Motsi Mabuse. Throughout the series the pair, who sit next to each other on the judging panel, have enjoyed a bit of back and forth, but viewers think there could be more to it than meets the eye.