Strictly's Tony Adams details dark history with addiction as he marks sobriety milestone

A Place in the Sun presenter took to her Instagram Stories on Monday (October 3) to update her followers and explain why she may be quieter on the social media platform over the coming days.Sharing a snap of the damaged moped, the beauty told her 103,000 followers how she plans to take a break from social media following the experience.READ MORE: A Place in the Sun's Danni Menzies wows as she shows off toned figure in teeny bikiniWriting to her fans, Danni, 33, said: "Soooo... On Saturday I was taken out (on the pavement!) by a stolen moped that lost control."Didn’t see it coming and it’s not looking pretty right now tbh.

Viagra Boys performed at the Desert Daze festival in Perris, California last week. During their set, one fan – situated close to the front of the band’s crowd – was spotted grating cheese over the head of a fellow concertgoer.The unconventional behaviour was spotted by photographer Oscar Moreno, who snapped a shot of the grater-wielding concertgoer in action.

Machine Gun Kelly paid tribute to late Linkin Park frontman and “great human being” Chester Bennington during his concert at OVO Arena Wembley in London over the weekend.A month before Bennington’s death in 2017, Kelly performed with Linkin Park in Poland, and was set to support the band on the North American leg of their ‘One More Light’ world tour, which was cancelled following Bennington’s passing.“We had a tour that we were about to start and three days before we started that tour, Chester passed away,” Kelly told the audience. “The last time I saw him was here in Europe, so I encourage you, because life is short, to go live this life.

Just over 20 years after his abrupt departure from the wildly popular kids show Blue's Clues, Steve Burns returns in the trailer for the new Paramount Plus movie Blue's Big City Adventure.Burns hosted Blue's Clues since its inception in 1995, though he abruptly left in 2001, revealing in a later interview that he was going bald, stating, 'I refused to lose my hair on a kid's TV show, and it was happening, fast.'He returns as his beloved character Steve in Blue's Big City Adventure, which brings Blue and his new owner Josh (Josh Dela Cruz) to New York City, where they meet up with Burns' character Steve.

Kaley Cuoco and former beau, Johnny Galecki, recently revealed the reasons why they previously chose to keep their budding relationship a secret while filming The Big Band Theory. The popular sitcom ran for a total of 12 seasons from 2007 until its finale in 2019.

Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault looked elegant and comfortable at Balenciaga’s edgy fashion show. The couple wore matching dark outfits, with Pinault leaning towards navy colors and Hayek turning to something black and cozy. Salma Hayek pays her respects to Queen Elizabeth II and UK’s militarySalma Hayek & her daughter Valentina Paloma look stunning at Italian weddingHayek and Pinault were photographed holding hands as they were leaving the show.

THEY’RE the sparkling new stars of Strictly Come Dancing lining up to bid for the Glitterball Trophy as the show kicks off this weekend. But which of the wannabe dancers is already a winner in the rich list? With a line up that includes pop stars, presenters and sports personalities, they all have successful careers and some will be looking to boost profile through the show.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left irked by the reaction of contestants as the 20th series launch played out. All too familiar with the format, BBC One viewers watched the Strictly professionals squeal with excitement when they discovered their new celebrity pairings.

Fleur East is no stranger to big performances and putting on a show but how will she fare in the ballroom? Well, we'll soon be finding out as the singer and radio and TV star is among the 15 stars lined up for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

Tony Adams MBE will be coming out of retirement but not to head back on the football pitch. The former football player and manager will be swapping his football boots for dancing shoes as one of the 15 celebrities signed up for Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

Strictly Come Dancing has returned to our TV screens as a host of new contestants have their eyes on the Glitterball trophy.

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.

THEY are the fab four who have the power to turn household names into dancefloor superstars. Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke have their scoring paddles poised, ready to welcome the Class of 2022 to Strictly. As BBC One prepares to launch the 20th series tomorrow, Felicity Cross asks the judges to reveal their favourite contestants, most memorable performances and dream dance partner.

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.

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