Strictly's Claudia Winkleman says she's 'fired' after secret leaks lead to slip up

Giovanni Pernice thinks he’s more qualified for the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judging panel than Anton Du Beke. The latest professional winner of the BBC One Latin and ballroom competition - who scooped up the Glitterball trophy with ‘EastEnders’ star Rose Ayling-Ellis - joked that he had a better track record than the new judge. who worked on the show for 18 years before slipping into the role left by Bruno Tonioli.

Denise Van Outen was almost the host of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ instead of Tess Daly. The ‘Celebrity Gogglebox’ star opted not to host the BBC One Latin and ballroom competition after her late pal Sir Bruce Forsyth - who hosted the show until 2015 before being replaced by Claudia Winkleman, and passed away in 2017 - recommended her for the job. The 48-year-old West End star told 'The Matt Haycox Show' podcast: “When they first came up with the idea, I was offered 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Denise van Outen rejected the opportunity to present Strictly Come Dancing before it was given to Tess Daly, it has been revealed.The 48-year-old TV presenter revealed she was asked by her later friend and Strictly icon Bruce Forsyth to be his co-host when the BBC show first launched in 2004.However, when Bruce told her the show’s format, the Celebrity Gogglebox star confessed that she thought it “sounded boring”.READ MORE: Denise Van Outen makes red-carpet debut with new boyfriend after dumping ex-fiancéSpeaking to entrepreneur and investor Matt Haycox on The Matt Haycox Show, she confessed: “When they first came up with the idea, I was offered Strictly Come Dancing.“I knew Bruce Forsyth really well. And I’ve done a few shows with him.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing offered Denise van Outen the chance to host, she has announced. But the TV star declined to become the presenter, she has told a new podcast. Denise said: “I’ve turned everything into another opportunity.

Ronan Keating has opened up on his shock when son Jack told Gemma Owen he'd retired during a chat on Love Island.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing bosses want a Premier League goalkeeping legend for the new series. Strictly will return to our screens in September. Among the raft of changes will be the return of the Blackpool special.

BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay couldn't hold back his cheeky side during the latest episode of the morning show as he seemed to make a jibe at Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones.On Tuesday morning's programme (July 5), the BBC Breakfast studio spoke to Gethin via video link to discuss what was taking place on the upcoming programme.However, the focus quickly turned to the sleepy dogs in the Morning Live studio who appeared unbothered by the cameras zooming in on them.But as Gethin mentioned how some may be feeling just like the tired pups, Jon quickly chimed in and told Gethin that it was his "company" that put them to sleep.Giggling at his remark, Gethin replied: "How dare you?"Back at the BBC Breakfast studio, Jon tried to continued the joke by suggesting that the dogs could do with coffee.However his co-host Sally Nugent told him that it probably wasn't the best idea.On Monday's programme (July 4), presenter Sally hit headlines after she scolded a camera operator for his filming while covering Mike Tindall’s charity bike ride.Sally appeared less than impressed by the camera work, originally done by Mike on a selfie stick before being passed over to a waiting crowd member - who did not manage to film the group leaving, and decided to point the lens at the cloudy sky.Just as Mike headed off for his ride, he joked: "This is where I fall off… actually, we’ll get someone to hold it whilst we set off, how about that?"Sally replied: "Don’t worry, you’re live on BBC One, it doesn’t matter if you fall off"But as the camera passed over, she chimed: "Off they go… Come on camera person, where are we?Jon then added: "I think the camera person is showing Carol [Kirkwood] the state of the clouds.""Yeah," Sally agreed, before

Love Island on Monday night (June 3).Jack has joined Casa Amor as one of the six new boys at Casa Amor and he is hoping to find love with one of the girls.The 23-year-old wasted no time and started talking to Michael Owen's daughter, Gemma.READ MORE: Love Island fans all notice same thing as Davide kisses Coco amid Andrew love triangleTalking to The One Show's Jermaine Jenas and Alex Jones, Ronan said that he "is definitely not retired" even though his son says otherwise.He said: "He did drop the line that I was retired, that I was shocked about!"I nearly fell off me chair! What? I'm doing The One Show next week, I'm in York tonight!"He then confirmed: "No I'm definitely not retired!"The Boyzone star went on to say that he hopes that the public will warm to his "shy" son Jack and explained he just wants "to protect him". It comes after Jack's mum hit back at nasty comments made about her son.Yvonne thanked fans for their outpouring of positive messages she has received on Instagram, however she also addressed some of the negative comments received at the hands of trolls.Ahead of Sunday’s episode, she posted to her followers saying: “After the teaser I’m looking forward to watching Jack tonight on Love Island.”Adding: “Thank you so much for all your comments.

Proud dad Ronan Keating has playfully admitted how his son Jack’s appearance in the Love Island villa has left him feeling “worried” after the 23 year old made his entrance to Casa Amor last week. Prior to his debut, Ronan had been filled with excitement for his son as he entered the villa in the hopes of finding the love of his life, and even made comments on social media that were filled with unwavering support for his eldest child. However, after two days in the villa, that initial excitement has been tinged with parental concern, after Jack appeared to be “quiet and nervous” during his initial meetings with his fellow Islanders.

Oti Mabuse, 31, wowed crowds at her I Am Here tour in Canterbury on Saturday night, but narrowly avoided disaster when her costume did not open as it should have. The South African dancer strutted onto the stage to the track Mi Gente wearing a dazzling gold robe which cover her from head-to-toe.Oti ripped open the garment to reveal her sequinned jumpsuit underneath, but it did not open fully and was still attached in the middle.Oti noticed the blunder and, in what may have been an improvisation, she knelt down and swooped the cape off to the beat of the music.Sharing the clip to her Instagram story, Oti joked: “On this day! The robe decided to robe,” along with an embarrassed and laughing emoji.The original clip was uploaded by Oti’s friend, James Bennett, who wrote: “50th show!!! Oh my god!” 

Dianne Buswell has admitted she “missed” Anton Du Beke after he left the professional line-up of Strictly Come Dancing last year. However, the star added that she “absolutely loved” the way he had embraced his new role as a judge on the show in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk. Dianne, 33, has been busy this year, filming in sub-zero temperatures for ITV’s Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof and, most recently, teaming up with Sure to set a new Guinness world record for furthest distance danced by a couple with dance pro Pasquale La Rocca.However, with Strictly Come Dancing 2022 coming this autumn, Dianne shared her thoughts on what it was like watching Anton, 55, leave the show's roster of professional dancers after so many years. The decision to make Anton a full time judge follows his successful debut as a judge last year, while he was filling in for Bruno Tonioli, who has now left the show. Anton has finally given up dancing on the show once and for all this year after staying with Strictly since it began in 2004. “I adore Anton.

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman has given an insight into how she’s feeling after turning 50 in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The presenter described how she felt as if she was “falling apart” having reached the milestone.Claudia recently teamed up with her Strictly co-star Tess Daly, 53, to promote Boots No7 Pro Derm Scan, which helps people of all ages get the most out of their skincare routine. The new diagnostic service aims to give customers accurate skincare and cosmetic recommendations based on an up-close scan of their skin.Speaking about the futuristic scanning process, Claudia shared her thoughts on the results.“I thought it was gonna hurt and it didn't - and it was really quick,” she revealed excitedly. “And bearing in mind I've got like minus 15 eyesight, I've never seen anything that close up in my life. “I don't even know what I look like now.So I just couldn't believe that! It's a real life scanner.“I’m definitely lined.

Claudia Winkleman looked glamorous in black as she attended the Serpentine Gallery summer party in Kensington Gardens, London on Thursday.The 50 year old Strictly Come Dancing host rocked a sleek black suit complete with blazer and tight-fitting trousers. On her feet she wore contrasting bright white stilettos and for her makeup she sported her trademark smokey eyes and a slick of bright red lipstick. The wore her signature bangs flopping over her eyes and the rest of her dark hair was tousled as it fell past her shoulders.

Former football star Jermaine Jenas has told OK! that he plans to 'wind up' pal Michael Owen about the fact his daughter Gemma is currently appearing on dating series Love Island.The ex-midfielder, 39, who has co-hosted BBC's The One show alongside Alex Jones and Ronan Keating since 2020, admitted that although he'd be hesitant to allow his own daughter to appear on the smash-hit ITV2 dating show, he understands that she show can be used as a career-booster. "I’m not stupid enough to say, 'I’d be fuming'," he laughs during our interview.

Dianne Buswell has admitted she finds it “really hard” to bid farewell to her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.

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Claudia Winkleman has issued a grovelling apology to Strictly star Kristina Rihanoff after she falsely claimed her relationship with Ben Cohen started while they were on the show together in 2013.The 50-year-old has said sorry after her comments while filming The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan on Channel 4."The couple I knew had got together were Ben and Kristina," Claudia revealed, according to MailOnline.READ MORE: Mary Berry rules out Strictly Come Dancing despite close friendship with hostKristina has always stated that her romance with Ben did not start until one year after he was on the BBC show with her.They were partnered together in the competition back in 2013 when, at the time, Ben was with his wife Abby for 11 years.However, following the end of his marriage in 2014, he and Kristina started a relationship.The Strictly dancer was left furious at Claudia's false claims and reportedly even threatened to take legal action against her.This has resulted in the presenter making a grovelling apology to Kristina and CohenIn a message, that seen by MailOnline, Claudia said: "[I] am so, so sorry. I thought the question was about who has found long-time love [via Strictly]."I said, 'Ben and Kristina', excitedly, and then I said Stacey and Kevin [referring to Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton who were on the show together in 2018 and have been together since 2019]."Claudia continued: "So sorry, I'm a moron.

Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman has apologised to former professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff after revealing that she and Ben Cohen began their romance whilst participating in the dance show back in 2013.MORE: Claudia Winkleman reveals surprising Strictly Come Dancing secret you never knewClaudia, 50, made the comment on Monday, whilst recording Friday's edition of The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan on Channel 4.WATCH: Tess Daly & Claudia Winkleman's 5 Style Lessons"The couple I knew had got together were Ben and Kristina," Claudia revealed, according to MailOnline's Richard Eden.READ: 'Heartbroken' Claudia Winkleman struggling to come to terms with separation from eldest sonRELATED: Claudia Winkleman urged to go to the doctor amid this worrying symptomFollowing Claudia's comments, Kristina threatened to take legal action against the presenter but was soon contacted with a heartfelt apology. Kristina and Ben began their relationship in 2014In the message, seen by Richard Eden, Claudia reveals she is "so, so sorry," before clarifying that she misunderstood the question she was asked on stage."I thought the question was about who has found long-time love [via Strictly]," she wrote.Kristina and Ben were partnered together in the 2013 series of Strictly and made headlines when they embarked on a relationship a year later, in 2014, following the end of his marriage to Abby, his wife of 11 years.At the time, Abby spoke of the betrayal to a newspaper and branded Kristina "a [explicit] Russian dancer", something she has since confessed she deeply regrets.

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman is hoping one change will be made for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 - the return of a live audience. Strictly’s live audience was scrapped in 2020 during the pandemic, but returned with a limited crowd on Saturday night in 2021. But producers were reportedly considering scrapping the live audience again after Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden both tested positive for Covid despite being double-jabbed.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are celebrating a major milestone this week – their eldest daughter Phoebe has passed her driving test!MORE: Tess Daly stuns fans with sultry golden hour selfieThe Strictly Come Dancing presenter marked the incredible achievement by sharing two sweet photos on Instagram.WATCH: Tess Daly impresses fans with dietary change"And to think this one just passed her driving test, how time flies! Congrats Phoebe," she captioned the post.SEE MORE:Tess Daly and Vernon Kay look loved-up in romantic holiday photo taken at special placeSEE: Vernon Kay and wife Tess Daly's show home with pool and gym is another worldThe first picture shows Tess and Vernon holding on to their then-newborn daughter, who is sleeping on Vernon's lap. Tess shared an adorable photo of Phoebe as a babyThe second photo shows the incredible cake the proud parents treated their daughter to on Wednesday.