Friday
Celebrity News Updates
 Strictly Come DancingBrucie is ill so Tess Daly will take over as the main presenter on Saturday. But who will do Tess's role? Daniel Radcliffe Despite photos in the Mirror, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, has denied that he has been smoking cannabis. The cigarette was simply a roll-up with tobacco. Harry's spokesperson said, "We are considering our position and will be taking all necessary action in relation to such allegations." Robbie Williams Take That fans are getting their knickers in a twist as Robbie joined the group on stage at the Children In Need concert. Robbie said, "I started tearing up just before I came on and the lads were singing. And I think we should have milked it for a lot longer than we actually did... That's the first time in 15 years, we should have least stayed there for 10 minutes." The concert will be on BBC1 on the 19th of November. Leona Lewis According to the Sun Leona Lewis has 'slammed' X Factor by saying: "It's all pantomime, of course. I do feel that when I did it, it was more about the music. Now it's a whole production - so many people on stage, dancing, special effects going off, all that craziness. It's definitely changed emphasis." Simon Cowell will be delighted at this. David Dimbleby Question Time presenter David Dimbleby missed his first appearance on the show for 15 years - he got kicked by a bullock! Labels: Daniel Radcliffe, Leona Lewis, Robbie Williams, Strictly Come Dancing |
Tuesday
Strictly Come Dancing Line-Up 2009
 The line up for the next Strictly Come Dancing has been released. The contestants will be:Boxer Joe Calzaghe, Actress Lynda Bellingham, Crimewatch Host Rav Wilding, Ex-Cricketer Phil Tufnell, Tennis Champion Martina Hingis, Hollyoaks' Ricky Whittle, The Bill's Ali Bastian, EastEnders Ricky Groves & Natalie Cassidy, BBC Breakfast's Chris Hollins, Ex-Footballers Wives Star Zoe Lucker, Actress Laila Rouass, Athlete Jade Johnson, Jockey Richard Dunwoody, Wife Of A Rolling Stone Jo Wood and finally Actor Craig Kelly. It all kicks off again on BBC One on Friday 18th of September. Add Your Ad For Free. For bloggers,lenses, web pages etc. Labels: Strictly Come Dancing, Strictly Come Dancing Line Up |
Sunday
Tom Chambers Wins Strictly Come Dancing
 Tom Chambers and his professional partner Camilla Dallerup won UK's Strictly Come Dancing last night with a spectacular, quirky final show dance. This is the equivalent of the USA's Dancing With The Stars.The question being asked though is as to whether this is a dancing or a popularity contest. It's turned into something that mustn't be taken too seriously - as we have seen from the John Sergeant experience and the dodgy voting of last week. The BBC even altered the rules for last night's voting as well. We have to accept that Strictly Come Dancing is simply entertainment that gets us all hooked, the dancing is almost secondary. It's fun and should be seen in that way. Let's all lighten up and take it for what it is. After winning Tom Chambers said, "Oh my goodness. The first person I want to thank is my wife. I can't believe my luck. I can't believe how jammy I am to have married you in the first place." Tom then turned to his pro partner and told her, "Tonight is about you. You absolutely deserve this." Runner up Rachel Stevens was the best dancer but she didn't have Tom's - to pinch another show's title - X Factor. He was the person the audience took to and voted for. Well done Tom! Ad: Your Own Dating Website. Make extra money with your own free dating website. No outlay, it's all free including use of millions of profiles dor your free website. Labels: Camilla Dallerup, Strictly Come Dancing, Tom Chambers |
Thursday
Celebrity UK Televison Snippits
 John SergeantAs the Strictly Come Dancing controversy continues I see that in an online vote on the Sun website 77% of voters (when I looked today) say that John Sergeant should not have resigned. See also our post here. I'm A Celebrity While the television show I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here wasn't on ITV1, because of international football, two new contestants were moved into the jungle. They are David Van Day from the due Dollar and the irritating Timmy Mallett - remember Mallett's Mallet? Both desperately need a career boost. Mallett has been sent in to wind up his other jungle mates. He said, "I’m aware I can be rather abrupt. I don’t suffer fools terribly easily. The discomfort of seeing this could be quite great." He's one annoying bloke. Photos etc on I'm A Celebrity unofficial blog. Top of the Pops The Christmas edition of the previously defunct Top of the Pops show is to go ahead. The BBC will broadcast two editions: one on Christmas Day and the other on New Year's Day. Simon Cowell has said that he would like to buy Top of the Pops and resurrect it on ITV.  GMTV The replacement for Fiona Phillips on GMTV has now been announced. It will be the Sky News presenter Emma Crosby. She said, "I am very excited to be joining Britain's leading breakfast programme and working alongside Kate Garraway, who is a great talent." Jonathan Ross The Telegraph reports, "Jonathan Ross should never return to Radio 2, according to BBC staff and presenters who are angry about the damage that the 'Sachsgate' scandal has done to the station." Use Telegraph link to read the full story. Ad: Shopping Offers. See latest offers from UK online stores such as Argos, M&S, HMV, Currys, House of Fraser, Boots and many more. Labels: Emma Crosby, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, John Sergeant, Jonathon Ross, Strictly Come Dancing, Top of the Pops |
Wednesday
John Sergeant Bullied Out Of Strictly Come Dancing
 It looks as if the Strictly Come Dancing pouty judges have got what they wanted. John Sergeant has resigned from the show saying that he didn't want 'a bloody battle.'John Said in a statement: "I am sorry to say I have decided to leave Strictly Come Dancing. It was always my intention to have fun on the show and I was hoping to stay in as long as possible.The acid tongued Arlene Phillips hypocritically said, "I'm always sad if a contestant leaves out of choice because you always expect them to let the public vote them in or out. But obviously John is his own person and has his own reasons for doing this." No matter what she says now, she wanted him out and she isn't at all sad about his decision to leave the show. She was spouting in the media, over the last couple of days (see here), her real thoughts on the matter. She had even called him a 'dancing pig in Cuban heels', which was a disgraceful comment to make. As for presenter Bruce Forsyth he said, "It was a bit of a shock. He ruined my opening joke this week - I was going to say 'Ladies, gentlemen and children, welcome to The John Sergeant Show.' Now I've got to get a different joke." Again Bruce made unkind 'jokes' on the show about John. Rumours also abound that the show's producers were considering a new 'three strikes and you're out' rule. Under this, if a contestant were to finish bottom of the judges' leader board for three weeks in a row they would be automatically ejected without participating in a dance-off. This again shows their complete disrespect of the public vote. They might just as well let the judges do the deciding and we'll all go and watch something more interesting. Anyway, a decision has been made and John Sergeant and the lovely Kristina Rihanoff will do a farewell dance on Saturday. Boo to the judges and the producers of Strictly Come Dancing. Labels: John Sergeant, Kristina Rihanoff, Strictly Come Dancing |
Tuesday
John Sergeant Hits Back At Strictly Come Dancing Judges
 John Sergeant has hit back at the Strictly Come Dancing judges who have made strong comments about him remaining in the contest. Len Goodman, for example, commented that for John to remain 'makes a nonsense of the show.'John said, "I wish they would stop saying it is a travesty and unfair for me to still be in the show. If not, then they should resign. If they are so upset they should never have agreed the contract. Everyone knows that the public vote for half of it, so there's nothing I can do about it. But I'm still enjoying it very much." An internet campaign has now been set up to try and keep the likeable Sergeant in the competition. The judges have brought it all on themselves by their rude comments on what is supposed to be a fun, entertainment television programme. And the public have spoken! Ad: Download Movies: Over 90 million movies and TV shows! The best place to download online - unlimited TV show downloads. Labels: John Sergeant, Strictly Come Dancing |
Wednesday
The Not So Glamorous Lisa Snowdon
 She may be one of the glamour contestants on Strictly Come Dancing but Lisa Snowdon turned up for the Capital Breakfast Show not looking quite as she does when strutting her stuff - but it was 5.30 am. Photo: Will Alexander/WENN Ad: Klik.Us. Promote your blog, page or space for free. Labels: Lisa Snowdon, Strictly Come Dancing |
Thursday
New Strictly Come Dancing Line Up Revealed
 It has just been revealed who the celebrities will be for the line up for the next BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing series. Here we go, in alphabetical order, these are the 16 contestants: Austin Healey - rugby player Cherie Lunghi - actress Christine Bleakley - TV presenter Don Warrington - actor Gary Rhodes - chef Gillian Taylforth - actor Heather Small - singer Jessie Wallace - actor Jodie Kidd - model John Sergeant - ex ITN political editor Lisa Snowdon - TV presenter Mark Foster - swimmer Phil Daniels - actor Rachel Stevens - singer Tom Chambers - actor  Photo: BBC Labels: Strictly Come Dancing, Strictly Come Dancing Line Up |
Monday
Alesha Dixon At Party
 Alesha Dixon, the deserved winner of UK's Strictly Come Dancing 2007, on the red carpet at her End of Year Party. This was held at Kenza, London. Labels: Alesha Dixon, Strictly Come Dancing |