Strictly's Anton Du Beke shut down by Steph McGovern after racy lycra remark on air

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Simon Cowell, 62, recently suffered a huge scare after he crashed his electric motorbike and broke his wrist.The Britain’s Got Talent judge crashed after taking a corner too fast near his West London home.But the accident could have been much worse as the TV star was not wearing a helmet at the time.Simon has now revealed he had other health woes concerning him that same week.As well as breaking his wrist, the entrepreneur lost a tooth and later tested positive for coronavirus.He told Extra: “In one week, I broke my wrist, tooth fell out because I was eating peanut brittle, [and then] a day after that, I tested positive for Covid.”Speaking about the bike incident, Simon said that he “knocked myself out”.He continued: “There were some people nearby, thank God, so they stopped the traffic.“I was in a bit of a daze… I got back on my bike and drove one-armed back to the house.“That’s how nutty I was.”In an interview earlier this month, Simon clarified that his tyres slipped from under him.He told ITV News about how he could not wait to get back to cycling.Simon also confessed he did not want to get scolded by his seven-year-old son Eric.Simon explained: "I mean actually the one thing - the only thing that scared me genuinely was when I was coming back from the hospital, knowing that Eric, my son, was waiting for me to tell me off.“So, it was kind of like when I was a child, I was afraid of going home when I’d done something wrong.”He continued: “It was literally that and I got the biggest telling off – ‘daddy you didn’t wear a helmet’, blah, blah, blah.“So yeah, lesson learnt.

He said: “What p****s me off is that I know some great Russians and some great Ukrainians.“And I’ve had some f*****g great nights in both countries. Putin: you are such a c***.”Fans responded with contentious opinions.@PaulFantham said: “It’s not all about you Jeremy.”@Boon25 wrote: “What about people in Palestine? Idk why people r so care to Ukraine, but not to Palestinians.” (sic)@Gallifrey penned: “As a Russian i wanna be heard now - we do not support him and his actions. (sic)"We do not.

Steph McGovern left fans of her Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch stunned on Wednesday (February 16), as she admitted she "doesn't care" about the Queen's upcoming Platinum Jubilee.Steph was chatting to her gathered guests about Prince Andrew's recent legal battle, which saw him settle out of court with Virginia Giuffre in a civil sexual assault case.The Duke of York admitted Ms Giuffre had suffered as a victim of abuse - though he made no admission of liability and has always denied the allegations.Steph said: "Obviously he denies all the allegations, but you think he did it for the Queen?""I think so, from what you said - and that's very well put, 'death by a thousand cuts'. It's her big year and this would have been story after headline after front page and, you know, he's already besmirched the whole thing."I don't think he'll go back to any kind of public role.

Anton Du Beke has taken to Instagram to share three snapshots of his twins for a very special reason.MORE: Anton Du Beke's country home with wife Hannah and twins is full of rustic charm – insideThe pictures show George and Henrietta inside the family home and trying on some new items of clothing ahead of a skiing holiday.WATCH: Anton du Beke's twins gatecrash his live workout"Start 'em young!" Strictly star Anton, 55, wrote. "My little ones ready to hit the slopes in their gorgeous Smalls Merino wool base layers.

Actress Laila Rouass has admitted that she disliked her time on Strictly Come Dancing so much that she wanted to quit the show.The actress, who is now starring in the crime thriller Traces, was partnered with professional dancer Anton du Beke on the series back in 2009, who reportedly used a racist slur against her.The press reported at the time that Anton referred to her as a 'p***' during rehearsals and asked "whether she was a terrorist". He later claimed what he'd said was "banter" and "in jest". And now reflecting on her experience on the series, 50 year old Laila admitted that it was a "nightmare".

ACTRESS Laila Rouass has revealed she didn’t enjoy her time on Strictly Come Dancing. The 50-year-old appeared on the show in 2009 and came in fourth place alongside pro Anton Du Beke, but now describes it as “a nightmare”.

dancer dad. Anton posted a series of photos of the pair with the caption: "Start ‘em young! My little ones ready to hit the slopes in their gorgeous Smalls Merino wool base layers.

Channel 4 show, helmed by Steph McGovern, featured Gogglebox star Kate Bottley, comedians Marcus Bridgestock and Rachel Parris - but everyone except Kate was soon on their feet and leaving the set. It came as the panel were discussing New Zealand's attempts to shift people protesting coronavirus restrictions by playing a series of supposedly off-putting songs - including Barry Manilow, Baby Shark and the Macarena.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly planning to replace long-serving judge Bruno Tonioli with Anton Du Beke. The 55-year-old took over from the Italian dancer, 66, in 2021, after he was forced to remain in the US due to the Covid pandemic and commitments to Dancing With The Stars. Anton was a firm fan favourite during last year’s series – which saw actress Rose Ayling-Eliis crowned winner – and now, producers are planning to make his transition from the dance floor to the podium permanent, according to The Sun.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses allegedly intend to keep Anton Du Beke as a judge this year, axing Bruno Tonioli, according to a report. Bruno, 66, was unable to take part in last year’s judging panel after Covid restrictions prevented him from travelling to the UK, however was he expected to return to the show after Craig Revel Horwood gave his support by casting him on the Strictly live tour. But, a BBC source has reportedly suggested that show bosses have now decided in Anton’s favour, claiming that his contract is due to be renewed.The source told The Sun: “We have been told Anton’s contract as a judge is going to be renewed.The bosses were really happy with his performance.

Bruno Tonioli's role as Strictly judge could be officially axed as he could be permanently replaced by Anton Du Beke.

STRICTLY Come Dancing bosses intend to keep Anton Du Beke as a judge this year — axing Bruno Tonioli. Bruno, 66, was ruled out of last year’s judging panel after Covid restrictions prevented him from travelling to the UK. The Italian, who has been on the show 16 years, was expected to return after Craig Revel Horwood gave his support by casting him on the live tour.

Strictly Come Dancing producers are reportedly keeping Anton Du Beke on the show's judging panel, meaning Bruno Tonioli might be axed.Due to the pandemic, the 66-year-old Italian native has not appeared on the BBC show in person for the last two years.In 2020 Bruno - who judges the US version of the dancing show Dancing With the Stars - appeared via video link from his home in LA.In 2021, Strictly saw dancer Anton hang up his dancing shoes and take his place at the judging panel alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse.It's been teased that Bruno, who has starred on the show for 16 years and is currently on the Strictly tour as a judge, would not be returning to the hit BBC show this year.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, a source said: "We have been told Anton's contract as a judge is going to be renewed. The bosses were really happy with his performance.""It also hasn't escaped their notice his salary is considerably lower than Bruno's."They revealed that there is a "huge amount of affection" for him on the BBC show and that the decision will "ruffle some feathers".However, because the judging panel format worked well last year, it is believed that bosses are reluctant to switch it up again.The announcement comes after the Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood showed his support for welcoming Bruno back to the show.

Steph McGovern revealed that she lied to a teacher and got her childhood bully expelled on her lunchtime show Steph’s Packed Lunch.Steph, who opted for a short curly bob, glasses and a green striped t-shirt for the episode, began the segment by telling her guests that she was “very interested” in their opinions on a recent story.A father had posted on Facebook that he was “proud” of his daughter for hitting the person who was bullying her in school.He said that he had tried to take action but to no avail.

Anton Du Beke has revealed that his wife Hannah "rejected" his offer of a dance when they first met - but it made him fancy her more.The Strictly Come Dancing star, 55, dished on his marriage on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch on Tuesday (February 8).Telling the tale of how he met his spouse Hannah Summers, who he's been married to since 2017, he said he was "instantly attracted to her".Anton said: "I was instantly attracted to her. We were across a table and she did that thing you girls do that you say isn’t flirting…"As the evening wore on, I asked her to dance and she said no! She actually rejected my dancing advance… Which made me find her even more attractive and hilarious at the same time."Anton and Hannah clearly hit off though, because they now live in Buckinghamshire with their twins George and Henrietta, who were born in March 2017.It comes as Anton is set to return to the stage with his Strictly pal and dance partner Erin Boag.Anton and Erin have danced together for 25 years, and will now tour the UK with their Showtime dance show after they were forced to pause their 2021 tour amid Covid complications.Erin revealed the moment she first met Anton, and she claims the ballroom dancer "pranced into the studio" to make a grand entrance.Erin said: "Nothing has changes in 25 years.

Steph McGovern has admitted she was left worse for wear after a wild night out in her early career.The Channel 4 presenter shared the insight on her show Packed Lunch earlier today, as she explained throwing up at the Prime Minister’s residence.Speaking on her lunchtime show, Steph explained the incident that happened when she was a young journalist.At the time she was working for the BBC on Chris Evans’ radio show and as a producer for Robert Peston.Steph found herself at some showbiz parties as a result of her job, including one at Hyde Park.She said on the show: “Kylie was there, I was literally living my best life.“I was drinking, I’d taken the next day off work but obviously as a journalist, you can’t take days off if news happens.“I got a phone call from Robert Peston.“He said, ‘We’ve got an interview with the Prime Minister in the morning, you need to get it organised but you can’t tell anyone, you need to get a cameraman or woman there for me at number 10.’”The former BBC Breakfast presenter went on to add how she was “hammered” but started organising all the same.DON'T MISS...Piers Morgan questions 'unrecognisable' Prince Harry after Megxit [INSIGHT]Piers Morgan praises Camilla amid slamming ‘pathetic' Harry and Meghan [INTERVIEW]Jamie Redknapp sparks frenzy over honeymoon pics with wife and son [PICTURES]Steph admitted she went straight from a house party at Chris Evans’ home to the interview the next day.She added: “So I got dropped off at Downing Street in one of Chris Evans’s spy 100 Ferrari cars and I had to go to this interview with the Prime Minister.“And I threw up in the loo of Number 10.“But still, the interview went well.”Steph was left feeling queasy on her own show recently as she was forced to run

Channel 4 presenter revealed she was overseeing an interview with the then Prime Minister Gordon Brown when she became ill.Speaking on Steph's Packed Lunch, she explained how early on in her career she presented the business news on Chris Evan's drivetime show and worked as a producer for Robert Peston.Steph went on to explain how her two jobs collided after being invited to a party in Hyde Park by Chris Evans, which superstar singer Kylie Minogue attended.She said: “Kylie was there, I was literally living my best life… I was drinking, I’d taken the next day off work but obviously as a journalist you can’t take days off if news happens."I got a phone call from… Robert Peston… He said, ‘We’ve got an interview with the Prime Minister in the morning, you need to get it organised but you can’t tell anyone, you need to get a camera man or woman there for me at number 10.’”Refusing to let the next day of unexpected work ruin her night and opportunity to dance with Kylie, Steph continued to enjoy herself.She continued: “I was hammered. I rang the news desk to organise the cameras… They were like ‘You’re drunk, Steph, you need to go home’...

Showtime, Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag are letting HELLO! in on the secret of their success – a strong, solid friendship."Most people are divorced and have moved on by then, even in a dancing relationship. We've had an incredible 25 years together," says Erin.