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Strictly Come Dancing has its third romance this series – between Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle and Natalie Lowe.
Show insiders say Ricky and dance partner Natalie first fell for each other several weeks ago.
And on Sunday they were spotted taking Nat’s parents for a meal in Liverpool, where Ricky films Hollyoaks.
Natalie and Ricky left separately in an effort to throw photographers off the scent.
But one onlooker said: “They looked very cosy and it certainly seemed as though Natalie's mum and dad took to Ricky.”
Ricky and Natalie follow in the footsteps of contestants Joe Calzaghe, who is dating Kristina Rihanoff, and Ali Bastian, who has fallen for Brian Fortuna.
It was revealed last week Ricky, 27, had split from girlfriend of two years and fellow Hollyoaks star Carley Stenson.
But he did not look like a man nursing a broken heart during the weekend’s Blackpool special.
While talking of scoring three 10s the previous week he said: “The best part of the night was seeing how happy Natalie was.”
And during training this week he told how dancing with Natalie was a real thrill.
He said: “I'm loving the tango, it’s so sexy and passionate. This is just so hot, it’s unbelievable.”
A BBC spokeswoman refused to comment on the romance but added: “There is clearly a great deal of chemistry between them.”
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Brucie is sick wont be presenting this week so who will be partnering with Tess? Vernon maybe?
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Good question....... who would be the most likely choice ???:searchme: :hmm:
Bruce Forsyth has been forced to pull out of tomorrow night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing because he has been struck down with flu.
The 81-year-old presenter is to take a week off from the BBC One ballroom show after receiving medical advice, it has been confirmed.
Forsyth's co-host Tess Daly will take over his usual role of introducing the dances and judges' comments in Saturday's instalment, BBC News reports.
A spokesman said: "Unfortunately, due to a bout of the flu and on doctor's orders, Bruce will be unable to host Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday. However, Tess Daly will be stepping into his presenting shoes."
No announcement has been made on whether a replacement will be recruited to perform Daly's backstage presenting duties. She usually interviews each couple after they leave the dancefloor.
Bruce Forsyth has pulled out of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing "on doctor's orders" because he has flu, the BBC has announced.
Co-presenter Tess Daly will be taking on the 81-year-old's hosting role while her backstage duties will be handled by Claudia Winkleman.
Winkleman presents spin-off show It Takes Two on BBC Two.
It is the first time Forsyth has missed a show since Strictly Come Dancing began on BBC One in 2004.
Poor Brucie I hope he's better soon.
STRICTLY will air a tribute to Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze tonight.
The actor, 57, died from pancreatic cancer in September.
Dancers Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff will perform a routine for the film's hit song She's Like The Wind.
A Strictly insider said: "Kristina is a big fan of Patrick and asked the show if she could do a tribute."
REJECT Jo Wood and her Strictly dance partner Brendan Cole enjoyed a boogie at Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding's new bar Kanaloa in London.
They then slurped up a huge cocktail - intended for eight people.
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Tuffers gone :(
I didnt like tuffnell and i dont liek his partner either, i think she thought she was staying tonight! was sooo happy when len chose ricky and erin.
hope bruce gets better for next weeks show!
I felt so sorry for Jade and Lelia tonight. They were both devastated at being injured. I'm glad that Lelia was voted through to next week as like Jade she is progressing each week. If Ricky Groves is in the dance off next week then he should go as it will be three weeks in the bottom two. One wrong step could put any couple in the dance off. Hopefully both Jade and Leila will be fit for next week.
Sad to see Phil go but his dancing partner seemed like a real nightmare I think she half believed that they would be voted through!
Shame about Jade not a big fan of Lelia as I am surprised she is still in the competition!
Mariah Carey has reportedly pulled out of a planned performance on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend but will still appear on The X Factor.
The singer's slot on the celebrity dancing reality contest will now be taken by the cast of the West End show Jersey Boys.
A BBC spokesman said: "We had hoped to have Mariah Carey on the show but her schedule changed and made it impossible."
However, according to the Daily Mail, Carey opted out of the show because X Factor boss Simon Cowell said that she could not appear on both programmes.
A source told the newspaper that BBC executives felt that Carey had been "completely unprofessional" in pulling her performance.
Carey pre-recorded her X Factor spot yesterday, filming upcoming single 'I Want To Know What Love Is' in front of a live audience.
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Strictly Come Dancing is to return to its old two-show format for the final three rounds of the series, it has emerged.
According to The Mirror, BBC schedulers have decided to make room for a separate results instalment which will air on Saturday nights after ITV1's The X Factor from next month.
Fans currently see the ballroom performances, results announcement, dance-off and elimination all in the same episode. This arrangement was introduced for the first time this year.
Insiders have claimed that the latest change is being made so viewers have more time to vote as the competition reaches its final stages.
A source said: "The current 15-minute window doesn't give enough time for the calls to get through as the contest hots up."
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday at 6.50pm on BBC One.
Why do they keep mucking around with the format? They need to be more concerned with the quality of the contestants then whether they can drag the show out to 2 nights?
Olympic athlete Jade Johnson has been forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing through injury.
The long-jumper, who "popped" her knee last Saturday, was unable to perform this weekend and consequently had to leave the competition.
Presenters Tess Daly and Bruce Forsyth confirmed to viewers that she was suffering from a "grade two tear" to a knee ligament.
Speaking on a VT, Johnson said: "I'm so, so upset that I can't dance tonight. Right now, it just makes me see what a wonderful time I've had, how much I've enjoyed it and definitely how much I'm going to miss it."
In the studio, her dance partner Ian Waite added: "Jade has developed so much as a person and dancer. It's been such a journey. I've loved every minute."
Forsyth and head judge Len Goodman both paid tribute to Johnson, describing her as a "potential finalist".
Strictly continues next Saturday, with the final five celebrities performing Charlestons and rock 'n' roll routines.
EastEnders star Ricky Groves has become the tenth celebrity voted off Strictly Come Dancing.
The soap star, who was partnered by Erin Boag, finished bottom of the judges' leaderboard, only scoring 22 points for his tango. Craig Revel Horwood claimed that Groves's routine was filled with "mistakes galore" and described it as "mechanical".
Groves, who was in the bottom two for the third consecutive week, was joined in the dance-off by Laila Rouass and Anton Du Beke. Rouass totalled 29 points for her waltz.
All four judges chose to save Rouass and Du Beke without hesitation. Afterwards, Erin Boag praised Groves, calling him the perfect partner.
The actor added: "I've met Rod Stewart, I've met Shirley Bassey and most importantly I've met Erin Boag, so thank you very much."
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Well who goes next ??? Chris ???
I think chris or Natalie
My mum felt bad for Ricky and voted for him twice, she took my vote cos I wasnt sure
I'm losing interest now Jade and Iain have gone. It's looks as if it's a two-horse race now between Ali and Ricky Whittle. Leila will have to pull something spectacular out of the bag to keep up the pressure. Either Natalie or Chris to go this week.
I love Ali and Ricky, I just love to watch them dance
They are amazing dancers and they deserve to be in the final but for me SCD is all about a celeb who starts of pretty rubbbish and blossom each week. Both Ali and Ricky have been great dancers since week one. Poor Ali only ended up in the dance off because she is not as popular as some of the other celebs. I would have liked to see Zoe and Jade still in the competition.Quote:
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I do get that, I do love seeing them improve and me great and at least go really far, even to the final
But when I watch amazing dancers I just love them and it depends on the celebs and how good and wellhow good the routine is if If I want them to win, which in the case of Ali and Ricky I do.
Fair enough its all about improvement BUT its not their fault they were good from the off and its not fair if we put all our attention to the improvers, I think because viewers love improvers that its unfair to the great dancers who have always been great to watch
Alesha Dixon has suggested that she may quit her judging role on Strictly Come Dancing to focus on her music career.
The former Mis-Teeq star controversially replaced Arlene Phillips on the panel of the celebrity dancing competition this year.
When asked if she would return next year, Dixon told The Mirror: "I'd like to, but there's talk of me going to America to promote my album, so I'll take each day as it comes."
A show source said: "We're very keen to keep Alesha, especially given the fuss it caused.
"But she is super ambitious and she won't be committing to anything until next year, once she sees what else is on offer. Bosses will be on tenterhooks."
A BBC spokesman added that "nothing is confirmed" regarding the makeup of next year's panel.
Dixon released the Gary Barlow co-written single 'To Love Again' earlier this month.
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Ricky Whittle has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
The Holloyaks star and Strictly Come Dancing favourite was reportedly involved in an incident in Liverpool this morning, the Daily Mail reports.
A Merseyside police spokesperson said: "A 29-year-old man from Billinge, Lancashire, has been arrested on suspicion of assault. He remains in custody where he will be questioned by officers later today.
"The arrest follows an incident in which took place in Duke Street, Liverpool City Centre, in the early hours of Friday morning. The incident involved a collision with a male pedestrian."
It is believed that the other party involved was 34-year-old photographer Steve Farrell.
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I hope Ricky will be able to perform tommorrow.
Handcuffs might restrict his movements a bit :lol:
LOL :lol: - handcuffs would definitely make his dance interesting!
well he's doing the rock and roll, so maybe he could do it to Jailhouse Rock!
Nelly Furtado and James Morrison will perform together on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing.
Morrison will team up with the Canadian singer for a rendition of their hit single 'Broken Strings' on Saturday's live show.
Confirming the news on Twitter, Furtado said: "Practicing singing with James Morrison at Strictly Come Dancing, London, UK. James and I will perform 'Broken Strings' together for first time!"
Morrison has previously performed the track, which are taken from his Songs For You, Truths For Me LP, with ex-Sugababe Keisha Buchanan.
Strictly continues on Saturday at 6.50pm on BBC One.
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Already being discussed - see post 225 onwards :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JustJodi
I missed most of SCD this evening need to catch up on iplayer but I'm not surprised that Ricky was in the dance-off. Not because his dancing was poor he is one of the best dancers in the competition. But because what has happened in the press. If it was down to the public vote I think Ricky would have went tonight and he has blown his chances of winning this competition.
we were out all evening, didnt get home until Casualty started.. so who got the boot :searchme:
Natalie Cassidy she was in the dance off with Ricky Whittle but all judges chose Ricky to stay.
Craig Revel Horwood has reportedly suggested that Arlene Phillips is being lined up for a Strictly Come Dancing return.
The judge said that BBC bosses hope to bring back the axed panellist for the 2010 dancing series.
Phillips, who will launch the corporation's new show So You Think You Can Dance in January, recently admitted that she still finds it upsetting that she was the only judge to be ditched as part of a Strictly revamp in July.
Horwood, 44, suggested to the Sunday Mirror that the decision could have been part of a long-term plan by producers. He said: "Who knows whether or not her sacking was a ploy so she could do the other dance show?
"It's all up for question. It's possible it's a conspiracy. Has anyone thought of that? There were a lot of rumours surrounding Arlene's dismissal about whether she left of her own accord. But I think Arlene is more than capable of coming back. She's coming on the live tour and it's not as if she's not liked. I would love to have her back and I've missed her."
Horwood also said that although he remains close friends with the 66-year-old choreographer, she never talks about her shock sacking.
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I was thinking the same thing watching it 'cos he's always been very popular up 'til now. I guess being arrested on suspicion of assault has dented his popularity. I wonder if the public will have a long memory in this instance?Quote:
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It hasn't affected my opinion of him though - I still like him.
Natalie went :cheer: :cheer: Now I don't have to listen to her wittering on about how she loves the show, can't believe she's in it and those stupid facial expressions when she dances - Oh no just thought she is back in EE - won't be watching that for a while either.
either ricky or ali to win:D
Chris to win!
aww come on theres just something about him you have to love!!! either him or ali but not ricky!!!