Sir Bruce Forsyth: Last News

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly broke down in tears after an emotional tribute to the late Bruce Forsyth. Bruce, who hosted the BBC dance show from 2004 to 2013 alongside Tess, died in August 2017 aged 89 following a long-term illness.

Sir Bruce Forsyth, the former Strictly presenter, made a touching promise to his heartbroken wife just weeks before he passed away at the age of 89.The TV icon's career spanned an impressive 75 years, with the beloved star hosting some of the UK's most popular game shows, including The Generation Game and Bruce's Price is Right. His wife of 35 years, Wilnelia Merced, was left devastated when he fell ill in 2017, fearing the loss of her soulmate.

You Bet! is making a grand TV return, joining the ranks of Gladiators, Deal Or No Deal and Big Brother in the line-up of recently-revived shows.The iconic game show, which captivated audiences back in the 80s and 90s, is making a comeback with new hosts Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern at the helm. Holly, 43, shared her nostalgia for the show, saying: "I remember watching You Bet! as a kid, and I loved it," she said.

The legendary Sir Bruce Forsyth is remembered for being the host of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, and it seems the presenting gig helped him earn a fortune over the years. According to the Sunday People, the late star raked in an astonishing £6 million from his 11 series stint on the popular dance competition. Figures from Bruce Forsyth Enterprises, where his wife Lady Wilnelia was a director, showed that Sir Bruce had a fortune of £6,036,928.

Strictly Come Dancing was embroiled in a huge race row, when Anton du Beke said a celebrity looked like a "P***i". Anton was paired with actress Laila Rouass on the show 15 year ago, and made the comment after she'd undergone a spray tan. At the time, the late Sir Bruce Forsyth was hosting the show alongside Tess Daly.

Sir Bruce Forsyth is remembered for his quick wit, iconic catchphrases and dance moves, along with his hosting duties on Strictly Come Dancing. However, the beloved TV star previously revealed that his role in the BBC One series wasn't what he had quite expected.The entertainment icon, sadly no longer with us after passing away in 2017 at the ripe age of 89, left behind a legacy that earned him a Guinness World Record for having the longest TV career for a male entertainer five years prior.Throughout an epic seven-plus decades in showbiz, Bruce lit up screens hosting top variety shows, including Sunday Night at the London Palladium, Generation Game and Play Your Cards Right.

It’s hard to believe the first ever episode of Strictly Come Dancing hit our screens 20 years ago, with eight celebrities and their professional partners sashaying into the nation’s hearts and igniting a love of ballroom that has burned brightly ever since. “When it started, there was nothing else like it,” recalls Alison Maloney, author of the official Strictly annuals since 2008.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left teary-eyed when they noticed a touching tribute to the late Sir Bruce Forsyth during the opening of the 2024 launch show. Before the celebs discovered their professional dance partners, an energetic group dance took place featuring Dave Arch, Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and all the judges alongside this year's pro dancers.They made their way to the BBC Television Centre on a special bus that carried a heartfelt homage to the show's former host, Sir Bruce.This year marks two decades since Strictly first graced our screens on BBC One, originally hosted by Tess and the beloved Sir Bruce back in 2004.

They had huge success with rebooting Gladiators - but now the BBC have now delighted fans even more with the return of yet more nostalgic shows.The classic programmes will run on BBC Four and iPlayer during the channel’s Olympic coverage, starting from the end of July. Episodes of fan favourite shows such as The Generation Game and Blankety Blank, as well as Noel's House Party, Bob's Full House and the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing, which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will be shown to celebrate the broadcaster's heritage.The classic entertainment season will air across three Saturday nights beginning next week, on July 27.

The furore surrounding Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice has intensified rather than died down in recent weeks - as it has been alleged that more former partners may be coming out of the woodwork to ‘question’ their Strictly experiences with him. Amid rumours that he was leaving the BBC show, the Sicilian released a statement on his Instagram to his ‘dear fans’, writing that he "reject[s] any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour," adding: "I look forward to clearing my name." Now, according to a source, someone else behind-the-scenes who is ‘upset’ about the controversy surrounding the Strictly star is one of the show’s mainstays - Tess Daly.They claim that the glamorous 55 year old, who co-hosts the hit show with her friend, the hilarious Claudia Winkleman, has been left ‘really upset’ about the whole controversy.

Strictly Come Dancing legend Brendan Cole dished the dirt on his former co-stars during a telling chat on This Morning, revealing that the late great Bruce Forsyth could be "very temperamental" and even "horrible" when things didn't go his way. During the interview with hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, Brendan reminisced about his time on the show, which he left in 2018. He shared fond memories of former Strictly host, Sir Bruce Forsyth, saying: "He was incredible off the stage more so then he was on the stage.

Claudia Winkleman candidly revealed she almost hung up her Strictly Come Dancing dancing shoes, despite having a "pact" with co-host Tess Daly to exit the show as a duo. The beloved 49 year old TV presenter once confessed that she was on the brink of leaving the hit BBC dance extravaganza, when she realised it clashed with taking her eldest son Jake to university.The devoted mum-of-three, who returns hosting reality TV show The Piano on Channel 4 on Sunday, 19 May, shared how she was brought to tears over the dilemma, ultimately making an emotional call to a show boss called Sarah, insisting that being there for her son's first day at uni was a non-negotiable parental milestone.

A former Britain's Got Talent sensation has opened up about the harrowing experience she endured on the show that left her seeking therapy. Hollie Steel, who wowed the judges and audience with her audition in 2009, has spoken out about the lasting impact of a panic attack she suffered during the live semi-finals. At just 10 years old, Hollie's performance of "Edelweiss" was cut short by her overwhelming anxiety, leading to an emotional breakdown on stage.

Loose Women viewers were left in tears after Strictly legend Sir Bruce Forsyth's wife, Lady Wilnelia Forsyth, came on the show. Sir Bruce, who was a big star on Saturday night TV, passed away at 89 in August 2017. His wife, Lady Wilnelia, 66, who once won Miss World, appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday, 28 February, where she spoke to panellists, Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Katie Piper.

Tess Daly has reflected on her time working with the late Sir Bruce Forsyth on Strictly Come Dancing – and says she was left astonished by the “mundane” things he did in his spare time.