Strictly Come Dancing’s Helen Skelton reveals surprise link to one of the judges

Ellie Simmonds is preparing to wow the ­nation on Strictly – yet she is already being bullied online. Brave Ellie, however, who struck gold five times in the paralympics, refuses to let the trolls’ nasty comments take the shine off becoming the show’s first contestant with dwarfism. The athlete, 27, who won 2008’s BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, hopes to show fans they can achieve anything.

Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams, 59, took to Twitter this morning to insist that David Beckham, 47, was not “in a queue” when he waited over 13 hours to see the late Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state yesterday.The 2022 Strictly Come Dancing contestant instead suggested that the line of people stretching out for miles to see the Queen’s coffin was more of a “coming together”.Kaye explained why she felt the term “queue” was wrong to use in view of her 86,400 Twitter followers earlier today.She wrote: “Just watched a little video clip of David Beckham in ‘the queue’.“It’s not a queue, is it? It’s a ‘coming together’,” she continued.“That’s what people do when they grieve.”The ITV presenter’s followers took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the matter.David Jacobi wrote: “Thanks for explaining it, @kayeadams. I can feel David Beckham's deep sorrow and sense of loss from here.”“Good morning Kaye, very true,” Gary Hatt added.While Shelby argued: “It’s a queue of people coming together to pay their respects.

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.

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

A Scots radio DJ thought she was seeing things after driving past a house and spotting a Christmas tree last night.

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'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.

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing launch show has officially been postponed following The Queen’s death. The highly anticipated launch show for the BBC One show's 20th series was due to take place on Saturday 17 September and would have been the first time this year’s dancing couples were revealed to the public.

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 is now nearing its 20th series, with 2022's launch show set to air on Saturday 17 September. But what happened during the first ever series of the popular BBC show?READ MORE: Past winners with prior dance experience as Strictly called 'fix' due to Helen Skelton's dance pastNatasha's career began when she hosted F2F, a youth chat show, in 1996 alongside Sacha Baron Cohen. At the end of the 90's, she presented London Today and London Tonight for ITV's London News Network before joining Sky News.

IT seems the much-feared Strictly curse has struck again. The BBC show’s 2021 champion Rose Ayling-Ellis and her boyfriend of seven years, Sam Arnold, went their separate ways recently. Apparently, time spent apart while Rose, 27, was away on the Strictly tour in April took its toll on the relationship.

FORMER Strictly Come Dancing star Scott Mills has insisted the pro dancers aren't always happy about their celebrity pairings. The Radio DJ admitted that things aren't always as they seem when it comes to how happy the professionals are at who they are picked to dance with in the BBC competition.

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.

Helen Skelton, 38, has been keeping herself busy since she announced she had split from her husband Richie Myler, 32, after an eight-year marriage and three children. As she prepares for Strictly Come Dancing next week, Helen shares her "grief" as it's "something we all have to deal with" as she moves on from Richie.Helen presented a show on BBC Radio 5 today and shared a short video to her 325,000 Instagram followers enticing them in.The Countryfile presenter began: "A lot of people in my job do what we do because we like being part of moments that bring the country together."Normally that's celebratory things like the Olympics or World Cup Finals.This is a coming together of a different kind."It's coming together in the morning and in grief.

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.