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Helen Skelton is now the favourite to win Strictly and it appears Loose Women's Kaye Adams is currently least likely to take home the Glitterball Trophy at William Hill. However, this could all change when the 2022 series begins tonight, Friday 23 September. Postponed from last weekend in respect for Her Majesty the Queen, the launch show will air on BBC One at 7pm.

Kaye Adams is looking to a fellow celebrity who has previously starred in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom as she dusts off her own dancing shoes. Ann Widdecombe partnered up with Anton Du Beke in 2010, lasting ten weeks on the series. The former conservative MP couldn’t quite make it to the semi-finals after scoring just 14 out of a possible 40 points during the live shows.

Anton du Beke has confessed how envious he can get over watching pairs compete on the dance floor while he's a judge, ahead of the new Strictly Come Dancing series launch this week.The 20th series of the BBC show will see 15 celebrity contestants – including TV presenter Helen Skelton, EastEnders actor James Bye, singer Fleur East and former England footballer Tony Adams – taking to the dance floor. Du Beke will once again join Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse on the judging panel when the hit dance competition returns to screens on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 23 September.

Strictly Come Dancing's Tony Adams opened up about his battle with drink and drugs. The former footy star, who served almost 60 days in prison following a conviction for drink-driving in the 90s, will take to the dancefloor on Friday. Speaking in a candid interview, the ex-Arsenal and England defender says 'his message' to viewers is to raise awareness surrounding addiction.

Tony Adams has revealed why he signed up to this year's Strictly Come Dancing - and being free from drink and drug addiction.The former footy ace, 55, captained both England and Arsenal during his iconic pitch career, but he's now turning his talents to the famous BBC ballroom.Tony spoke to Daily Star and other press ahead of his Strictly debut as the series is set to return for its nineteenth series on Friday (September 23).READ MORE:Strictly's Tony Adams signed up for show as he's 'free from drink and drugs'When asked what his famous footy mate said to him when he mentioned doing Strictly, Tony revealed some brutally honest advice.The celebrated centre-back got a fierce backlash from his sporting pals as they warned him 'Don't do it' and not to be stupid. He said: "No, they all said ‘Don’t do it, don’t be stupid! What are you doing?'"Tony also opened up about his battle with drinks and drugs after becoming one of the most high-profile recovering alcoholics in the country.He explained he signed up to the hit dancing programme to have "fun" as he's at a stage of his life where he feels he can do "anything".The former skipper quit booze and drugs a whopping 26 years ago and has managed to stay sober ever since.Tony told his mates: "I said I’m at a stage of my life where I can do anything.

Arsenal player spoke openly to Express.co.uk explaining that he wishes to bring some awareness to “mental health and addiction” to the BBC show, after having his own battles.The footballing legend has decided this is the right time to commit to the show after turning down the offer back in 2016 when he still wanted to work as a football coach.Speaking to Express.co.uk after having done his first rehearsals ahead of the first Strictly live show on Saturday, September 24, Tony explained that celebrating being 26 years sober was the motivation he needed to take to the ballroom.He said: “I'm 26 years free of doing drugs or drink and want to bring some mental health and addiction awareness around life.“What I do today, I run a business, I run a couple of charities and dance is all part of the process.“We use dance therapy for athletes and during rehab. And it's good for the mind.”The former club captain has become, over the years, one of the most high-profile champions of mental health, following his own recovery from alcoholism.But what some may not realise is the star also suffered from a mental breakdown when he turned 49.Explaining more about this difficult time in his life, Tony shared: “I thought you gotta go for it.

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

BBC bosses have teased loyal Strictly Come Dancing fans with the first official snaps of the star-studded line up ahead of next weekend’s launch show.Helen Skelton, Kym Marsh and Fleur East are amongst the slew of celebs ditching their usual ensemble for the glitz and the glamour of the stunning TV ballroom.And it’s fair to say the group have certainly dressed to impress as the impressive cast looked utterly incredible in their diamante encrusted outfits as they prepare to waltz into the ballroom next week.READ MORE: Strictly's Maisie Smith and Max George look loved-up as they pack on PDA in TescoThe pre-recorded launch show – which was originally set to air on September 17 – was postponed to September 23 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.With just one week to go until the 20th series hits out screens, Daily Star have taken a look inside the first snaps released of the star-studded line up.It’s clear to see the group look raring to go in their latest group shot as they prepare to battle it out for the all-important Glitterball trophy.In the stunning snap, Helen, Kym Fleur and Ellie Taylor can be seen in quite the glittery colour palette as they showcased their shapely legs in sparkling minidresses which featured glittery tassels.The Paralympic Swimmer put on an elegant display in a striking blue cocktail dress, while Kaye Adams and Molly Rainford put on a glamorous display in a satin blue gown which included a daring thigh-high split.Comedian Jayde Adams opted for a sheer pink top and cigarette style white trousers and matching suspenders as she beamed to the camera.Meanwhile, Tyler West, Hamza Yassin, Will Mellor, Matt Goss and Tony Adams looked as dapper as ever in their colourful suits.For more of the latest

Chelsea icon Joe Cole insists Arsenal's Invincibles side were not the toughest team he ever faced in the Premier League.Speaking on Rio Ferdinand's Vibe With Five podcast this week, the former England international said he thought the Manchester United team of 2007-09 were better than Arsene Wenger's record-setters as they had prolonged success and competed on multiple fronts."Why do I think they're better? More depth," Cole said. "The Invincibles had it off for that season and they were a great side, but I don't think they won multiple leagues like the [United] 2008 team, who won the Champions League and went the distance in finals.READ MORE: Arsenal legend Tony Adams reckons Gunners had a better squad than the Invincibles"There's not much in it, but you had [Carlos] Tevez, [Cristiano] Ronaldo and [Wayne] Rooney, three of the best players in the world all playing, and then [Ryan] Giggs, [Paul] Scholes, [Michael] Carrick, [Owen] Hargreaves.

BBC series Strictly Come Dancing are in uproar after the names of the new celebrity pairing were leaked just days ahead of the show’s launch. A gossip website dedicated to show has published the ‘confirmed’ pairings of celebrities and professional dancers, leaving many fans feeling angered at the leak as excitement builds for the launch.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton, 39, took to Instagram to share a reel of her moments from the launch show, which included a selfie of her and Kym Marsh, a snap of her sharing a pizza with Ellie Taylor and a group picture of her fellow competitors this series.The presenter will battle it out for the Glitterball trophy alongside; Kym, Ellie, Will Mellor, Richie Anderson, Kaye Adams, Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds, Fleur East, James Bye, Molly Rainford, Hamza Yassin and Tony Adams MBE.Despite being rivals, Helen proved all is well behind-the-scenes so far as she told fans she understood why people raved about taking part.In view of her 325,000 followers, she wrote: "Totally understand why people rave about being part of this show in the way they do…"Smiles and laughter are infectious. Very grateful to be part of the class of “22” still in awe this is technically work.Bob Geldof slips up in front of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry"For however long it lasts I have already made memories to last a life time.

Kaye Adams has admitted that she ‘struggled to sleep’ after her first day of rehearsals for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. The TV presenter, 59, said she counted as many sheep as she could but couldn’t switch off after a nervous first day in her dancing shoes. The Loose Women host is among the stellar line-up of celebrities who will be taking part in Strictly’s 20th year on the BBC.

Strictly ballroom when the launch show airs on Saturday, September 17. With all 15 contestants taking part in a group number, rehearsals for which have just begun.

Kaye Adams has suffered a bizarre Strictly Come Dancing injury during rehearsals for the BBC dance competition. The presenter is one of the celebrities who will be hoping to take home the glitter ball trophy this year, competing against fellow famous faces such as Kym Marsh, Will Mellor and comedian Jayde Adams. Unfortunately, Kaye was left with a truly unusual ailment this week.

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas will be returning to screens this month for the new series alongside Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood.Today, she caught up with fans to thank them for her birthday messages as she turns 62 and went on to give them a behind-the-scenes peek into her dressing room.While giving fans a tour, the dancer revealed she was seen naked by one of the builders in her home, much to her dismay.The Strictly star explained that due to work going on at her home, rooms currently don't have doors on them meaning privacy is temporarily limited.Shedding light on the embarrassing blunder, she spilled: "I had a very interesting morning this morning."I was getting ready really fast and all the builders were in and I got out of the shower and I've got no doors on any of the rooms at the minute.Helen Mirren asked husband if he would 'f*** her again' after role"And lo and behold, when I came around the corner, there was a man standing there and I was stood there in my birthday suit and it was a shock for all, including me and Charlie the dog."Swiftly moving on from the red-faced moment, she told fans she was currently filming for Strictly and will be keeping in touch with viewers throughout the series.Many of the dancer's 235,000 followers flocked to her post to share their thoughts.Emma White Jewellery wrote: "Happy birthday Shirley! And loving that you flashed the builder on your birthday! I bet you made his day too.""Happy birthday gorgeous lady.So excited for Strictly to start.

Strictly stars Tyler West, Ellie Taylor and Will Mellor all shared a look at their experience. Kiss FM DJ and presenter Tyler shared a series of photos to his Instagram story after confessing: "First day at school. Tried to get a boyband photo today.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara will host spin-off show It Takes Two again, the BBC has announced.

Scott Parker not getting a chance to recover from Bournemouth's 9-0 defeat against Liverpool - Daily Star Sport has taken a look at eight of the most brutal sackings in history. READ MORE: Scott Parker sacked by Bournemouth after record 9-0 thumping by Liverpool In terms of their most recent result - Parker is one manager who can't have any complaints about his dismissal until looking at the bigger picture.The former England midfielder left Fulham to take over at a relegated side in the form of the Cherries and guided them back to the Premier League with automatic promotion in his first season.Were Bournemouth right to sack Scott Parker? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below.Having beaten Aston Villa, Bournemouth have only lost to Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, two of which were away from home.Although it might well have been his comments about the ambition at the club that got him the sack, Ralph Hasenhuttl has proved that 9-0 defeats are not always terminal.Tony Adams was dismissed from his role as Portsmouth manager back in 2009 - and informed via phone call while at his son's fifth birthday party.Adams left the club 16th in the table having won just four of his 22 matches in charge and falling out with executive chairman Peter Storrie.Adams told The News of getting the call at his Cotswold home: "I said to Peter: 'I’m not going to drive all the way there for you to tell me directly I haven’t got a job any more'."It’s kind of what I wanted anyway, it was only a matter of time." Gus Poyet found out about his sacking by Brighton and Hove Albion while covering Spain's Confederations Cup match with Nigeria live on BBC Sport.

Kerry Katona has taken a swipe at the line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, saying: "I haven’t heard of any of them!" The 41 year old reacted to the line-up of this year's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, which she starred on last year. Speaking about the new batch of stars taking on the challenge, Kerry wrote in her column: "The Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins line-up is one of the best I’ve ever seen.

Countryfile star Hanza Yassin said that he may have been “foolish” to sign up for the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing as he prepares to couple up with his professional dance partner in a few weeks time. During Sunday’s instalment of the popular BBC One wildlife show, TV host John Craven welcomed the professional wildlife photographer and actress Alison Steadman onto the show.The broadcast journalist enlisted their help to narrow down the applicant submissions for the annual photography competition ahead of BBC’s upcoming charity calendar.READ MORE: Strictly's Tony Adams turned down BBC show six years ago to be 'taken seriously'But the silver fox couldn’t help but congratulate his fellow co-star on his involvement on the beloved dance competition later this year.As the trio sat down under a beautiful pergola, John passed on his support to the nature cameraman.He said: “Hamza thank you for helping me launch the competition and since then it has been announced that you’re going to be on Strictly.Hanza replied with: “That is right, I am looking forward to it.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tony Adams revealed he previously turned down an offer to appear on the hugely popular BBC One dance competition six years ago before he signed up for the upcoming 20th series.The former England footballer, 55, explained that the reason he turned down a position on the Saturday night show had nothing to do with the lack of payment, as he reassured viewers that “the money being good” at the time.Tony confessed the reason he turned down the role was because he was feared he wouldn’t be taken seriously as a football coach after his TV stint.READ MORE:Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis' 'relationship hits rocks' after BBC win sparks successHe would have danced the night away alongside memorable politician Ed Balls, Laura Whitmore, fellow sportsman Greg Rutherford and series winner Ore Oduba.The Arsenal footballer opened up to the Mirror about his conflictions on whether or not to sign up to the beloved ballroom dance competition alongside several sportsmen before him. He told the publication: “One of the main reasons I turned down chances to go on Strictly Come Dancing – despite the money on offer being good – was because I was concerned about not being taken seriously as a football coach after it.” Luckily, the star has had a change of heart after six years and is now more excited than ever to squeeze into the skintight outfits.Already looking forward to the slew of fake tans and sequinned outfits, the sportsman admitted: “To say I'm excited is an understatement.“The lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for Strictly soft shoes.“I can’t wait to meet my partner.