Tony Adams inspired to do Strictly after suffering 'mental breakdown' and addiction

Don Lemon bid farewell to his primetime show on CNN after more than eight years of hosting Don Lemon Tonight. The television presenter got emotional during his farewell recalling all the ups and downs he lived through during his tenure on the show.

Jenna Dewan has seen JoJo Siwa‘s “gay awakening” video as part of the TikTok trend “One Thing About Me,” and the “Rookie” star is absolutely honoured.

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 36-year-old man in Glasgow.

Britain's Got Talent star Paul Potts is making a comeback an astonishing 15 years after his win in the ITV talent show. The singer, 51, has released a new double CD album, named Musica Non Proibita, and plans to tour in February and March next year.The tenor's success on the TV show in 2007 earned him lucrative deals and enabled him to live his dream as a professional singer. READ MORE: Simon Cowell teases jaw-dropping 'Paul Potts moment' as he opens up about new BGT series And he is still friends with the show's judge Simon Cowell, 62, telling The Sun: “I had a good long chat with him at the final of America’s Got Talent : The Champions, and it is gratifying to have so much respect from him.” “I don’t think I would change anything.

dog owner has admitted that she has cried every day since being told her pet had been left "rotting" for five weeks following its death.Dawn Stanley, from Southport, learned that her beloved dog Dotty's body had been kept "in storage" for more than a month with vets confessing they didn't realise the 56-year-old mum's precious pooch was in there.After falling ill with an upset stomach in August, Dotty was taken by Dawn to the PDSA pet hospital in Huyton, Liverpool in a "terrible state", where the dog was then taken into care by Vets Now, who run a night-time emergency service from the building.READ MORE: Prince Harry 'clings' to Meghan Markle because he's 'needy', royal expert claims They later let Dawn know that her pet had aspiration pneumonia, "meaning she'd probably been sick and inhaled some".A distraught Dawn, who had owned Dotty for almost 12 years since being a puppy, told the Liverpool Echo: "They said that she’s got a good chance. Then, at half-three that morning, I got a call saying she passed away."I was devastated.

Ellen DeGeneres was «manipulative,» «blatantly opportunistic» and «way too controlling» after she signed him to her now defunct music label, Charlie Puth is opening up about his own unpleasant experience with the former TV host's music label.In an interview with, the 30-year-old GRAMMY-nominated singer recalled feeling abandoned not long after he signed with eleveneleven back in 2011. While the «Attention» singer said he never had a problem with DeGeneres personally, Puth said that wasn't exactly the case with the team running DeGeneres' label.«We both have different experiences, me versus Greyson,» Puth told the magazine.

A group of Orthodox Jews in New York City are suing the state’s new law banning carrying a firearm in a house of worship and arguing that it essentially makes them "sitting ducks." The Jewish congregation in Midwood, Brooklyn, in a suit organized by the New York State Jewish Gun Club in Rockland County, filed the lawsuit on September 29 objecting to the state’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act signed by New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New York Post reported.

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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.

Strictly Come Dancing's Tony Adams opened up about his battle with drink and drugs. The former footy star, who served almost 60 days in prison following a conviction for drink-driving in the 90s, will take to the dancefloor on Friday. Speaking in a candid interview, the ex-Arsenal and England defender says 'his message' to viewers is to raise awareness surrounding addiction.

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.

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