Strictly's Tony Adams' teammate recalls his 'amazing' resilience during health woes

STRICTLY’S Tony Adams has told how he broke down in tears after freezing during his first dance, admitting: “It’s a miracle I didn’t run to the pub and drown all that sorrow.” The former Arsenal and England skipper, 26 years sober after battling drink and drug demons, revealed he cried “a lot” after the ballroom disaster, which saw him at the bottom of the leaderboard. In the first show, dressed in a red waistcoat with No6 on the back, he got a brutal score of 15 for his tango. But he has come back fighting with the help of pro partner Katya Jones — who he says is a mix of his no-nonsense Gunners manager George Graham and thinking man’s boss Arsene Wenger.

Strictly Come Dancing has been spectacular to say the least, with last week’s episode seeing the 2022 contestants performing routines inspired by beloved movies. Tonight, couples including Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin; Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe; Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima; and Tony Adams and Katya Jones will return to the dancefloor once more. The Strictly dancefloor is an iconic sight on British TV, as is the Glitterball Trophy that the competitors are all hoping they’ll win by the time the end of the competition comes around.

Strictly Come Dancing fans got more than they bargained for at the weekend when Tony Adams stripped off to perform his Full Monty inspired Samba routine.The former England footballer didn't hold back during his saucy routine to You Sexy Thing as he strutted his stuff around the stage in a pair of sparkly underpants after stripping off his shirt and trousers.While Tony, 56, is the most recent Strictly star to strip off he certainly isn't alone in shedding his clothes and joins a long line of celebs we've seen hitting the dancefloor who aren't afraid to flash a little flesh. READ MORE:Strictly's Shirley Ballas holds back tears as she breaks silence on 'sexism' claimsHere we look at the Strictly stars who haven't shied away from getting their kit off over the years.Tess started her career as a model and quickly won herself a huge fanbase when she took up TV presenting too.Her svelte curves and stunning face coupled with her tall and elegant frame made her a favourite for not only lads mags but even lingerie brands.She also once appeared completely naked in a music video.Kym stripped off when she posed on the cover of Marie Claire magazine alongside her Hear'say bandmates Myleene Klass and Suzanne Shaw.She's already proving a huge hit on the current series of Strictly with her expert moves and flexibility and even got credited with the "performance of the series" so far by Anton Du Beke after performing her Charleston at the weekend.When it comes to sexy Strictly stars it doesn't get much raunchier than Denise Van Outen.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has said Tony Adams "looks like he's had two lives" in a savage joke about his appearance.The 56-year-old made the comment after he was told that the former Arsenal captain was 55.During an interview with Aimee Fuller on her Monday Mile podcast, the judge was asked if he felt sorry for older contestants, such as Tony, who is now 56. Anton replied saying he didn't know how old he was, but was swiftly taken aback when the presenter informed him.He then said: "Crikey Moses! He's had a hard time, a difficult paper round that was wasn't it?"He looks like he's lived two lives, he does."James Jordan defends Tony Adams after Strictly star goes full montyAnton went on to acknowledge that they were pretty much the same age and joked that he looked younger.In response to the original question, he added that he did have sympathy for older contestants competing on the show.Despite his age, Tony didn't shy away from stripping down live on the show last weekend as he danced a Samba routine.Alongside his professional dance partner Katya Jones, he showcased his moves to You Sexy Thing from The Full Monty.Speaking after the routine, Anton said: "I reckon if I was still a professional dancer I’d be with you."It’s everything Strictly Come Dancing is and you are amazing, well done."Motsi Mabuse said she'd love to watch it again, while Craig Revel Horwood was left speechless by the performance.Head judge Shirley chimed in that while there wasn't much Samba routine, he had a "good pelvic roll".Despite being praised by fans for his efforts, the dancing duo received the lowest score of the night with 18 out of 40 points.This however didn't stop them from getting through to week four as they narrowly

Katya Jones for the 2021 edition of Strictly Come Dancing.

Fans were left 'outraged' when they discovered the latest elimination result on Strictly Come Dancing ahead of the results show airing on BBC One. The remaining 14 couples took to the ballroom on Saturday night (October 8) for the first themed episode of the series and it was all about the lights, camera and action.

ARSENAL legend Tony Adams’s Full Monty strip routine boosted Strictly’s viewing figures to more than 8.3 million last night. An average of 7.6 million tuned in but the figures peaked when he and Katya Jones performed a samba to You Sexy Thing.

STRICTLY dancer Katya Jones is seeking love on celeb dating app Raya. The 33-year-old Russian showcases bikini snaps highlighting her stunning figure and says she’s “a bit of a nutter”.

FOOTBALL legend Tony Adams swapped his Arsenal kit for a different kind of strip on tonight's Strictly. The ex-England defender, 55, went on the attack on the dance floor, whipping his kit off to The Full Monty theme for Movie Night.

Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan, 44, has spoken out in defence of football manager Tony Adams, 55, after went Full Monty for tonight’s show.The dancer insisted Tony is “not going anywhere” after the daring performance that received a huge reaction from social media. Strictly’s third Saturday of the competition had “movies” as the theme, and Tony’s partner Katya Jones decided on the film The Full Monty for their dance. The pair danced an extremely entertaining Samba to You Sexy Thing from the classic British movie, which hilariously saw Tony rip off both his trousers and his shirt for the routine.Taking to Twitter, James told his 321,000 followers: “Tony is going nowhere again this week after reading your comments.“You don’t have to be a great dancer to be entertaining,” he added. READ MORE:  The Arsenal legend showed himself to be a fantastic sport as he fully committed to the dance, and he even earned a couple of sixes from judges Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.People took to the comments section to weigh in on Tony’s memorable performance. Cathal Haughey wrote: “Tony gave it a go and it paid off, but you’ve got to say that Katya is a genius.”Bev Johnson commented: “Absolutely brilliant @TonyAdams.This is what is strictly is about, start from nothing and improve each week. Loved It!”Joe Walsh penned: “I loved it.That was the most fun had on that dance floor in years and I don't think I've seen many people enjoy it as much as Tony did - and that's infectious.”SparkleSays added: “Never thought I’d say this but wow Tony! He did great! Credit to Katya too though for her teaching and bringing the best out of him.”Gary remarked: “Tony left his inhibition at the door there and threw himself into it.

Tony Adams impressed Strictly Come Dancing viewers this week following his The Fully Monty performance with dance partner Katya Jones. Dressed in a pair of sparkly boxers, the ex footballer entertained the nation as he danced to Hot Chocolate's 'You Sexy Thing'. His entertaining performance delighted viewers, with one going as far as suggesting Tony deserves a BAFTA for it.

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The Masked Dancer stars have warned viewers not to “bet against Tony Adams ” on Strictly Come Dancing after sudden ITV exit. On Saturday (October 1), viewers were left utterly gobsmacked after Pillar and Post were unmasked as Dancing on Ice couple David and Frankie Seaman after five weeks on the beloved talent competition.

Arsenal captain Tony Adams spoke about how grateful he was for his wife Poppy Teacher in a candid interview back in 2018.The Strictly Come Dancing contestant also expressed some “regret” over his lack of culinary know-how and “thanked god” that his wife was a dab hand in the kitchen.“I regret my own parents not teaching me to cook,” Tony explained in the throwback interview.“Thank god for my wife, a fantastic cook. Her name was Poppy Teacher [a member of the whisky family] when I met her, when I’d given up drink and self-medication.”“I encountered a loving family, very knowledgeable of the bad effects of alcohol,” he continued.“But I can still say I wake up with a Teacher’s every morning.That’s my joke,” he told the Guardian.Tony and Poppy married back in 2004, with the former being a recovering alcoholic and the latter being a whisky heiress. The former England and Arsenal captain, 55, wed Poppy, 49, at a private ceremony in Kent.Poppy is the great-great-great granddaughter of whisky firm founder William Teacher.At the time, her mother Petra said: "Poppy's very happy.

Strictly Come Dancing had a stellar week two and as week three kicked off, the social media account for the BBC series shared a very in depth behind the scenes look.The official Strictly Twitter account shared footage of exactly what the contestants and their professional partners say to each other when their microphones are turned off during their routines. Along with a video montage of some of last week’s best moments on the dancefloor they wrote: “Hidden mic time! Listen to the secret sounds of #Strictly Week Two!” It’s fair to say that Katya Jones got fully into character as she and her partner, football legend Tony Adams, could be heard chatting away as they performed their Charleston set in a pie n mash shop.

THE MASKED Dancer star David Seaman has revealed that Tony Adams is "well out of his comfort zone" on Strictly - but urged fans to not write him off just yet. The legendary England star, 55, is partnered up with Katya Jones this series, but found himself at the bottom of the leaderboard after the first two performances.  Despite the low scores, former teammate David, 59, has thrown his support behind his pal and is convinced his dancing journey is not over yet.

Strictly Come Dancing is well and truly underway, with our favourite celebrities taking to the dancefloor to deliver sizzling routines in glitzy costumes - but which couples have the best compatibility? From Ellie Simmonds to Will Mellor, a brilliant line-up of stars sashayed onto the dance floor in a bid to impress the judges and viewers at home. Kaye Adams was the first celebrity eliminated from the dance floor on Saturday night, along with her professional partner Kai Widdrington.

Strictly Come Dancing, Arsenal legend Tony Adams, 55 and his professional partner Katya Jones, 33, took to social media to capture a wardrobe malfunction that left Tony’s legs exposed.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Tony Adams has admitted his time on the show has left him an 'emotional wreck' and has vowed to not be the 'joke act' of the series.  The legendary England star is partnered up with Katya Jones this series, but found himself at the bottom of the leaderboard after the first two performances.  However, fans were taken with the pair's fun Charleston to My Old Man's A Dustman on Saturday, earning enough votes to stay another week. Loose Women's Kaye Adams and pro partner Kai Widdrington were given the chop instead.  Speaking on Strictly It Takes Two on Wednesday evening, Tony admitted he had been finding the pressure of the show and training session a bit much, finding emotions running high in his eagerness to improve himself.  "I've just been emotional wreck actually for about a month now, to be honest! I'm crying at Legally Blonde and stuff! I'm just sitting there on my day off on a Sunday…"  "We've got no safety net here.