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Craig Revel Horwood has invited Prince Harry to compete in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The judge urged the Royal to take part in the BBC show, claiming that he has the potential to win.

"It would be brilliant [to have] a bit of royalty, I think he'd just go for it. There'd be no reserve about him," he told Now magazine.

"You know, party boy, party sound, Brazilian sambas, all of that stuff would really suit him.

"Actually, I think people would fall in love with him. You'd get a whole new generation watching."

Horwood, who has been on the judging panel for six series, also admitted that Sharon Osbourne would make a good contestant.

"She's so mouthy… she'd give the judges a run for their money."

I don't think he will be successful :nono:

Prince Harry is too high-profile a royal to go on the show...Zara Philips would have been more likley, as rumoured last year.

Didn't he say that on the New Years Eve celebration program when he was being interviewed in his Russian style hat - he also asked the newsreader presenter to come along too if I remember rightly

BBC bosses have reportedly asked Alesha Dixon to stand in for Tess Daly on the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Daly and her TV presenter husband Vernon Kay are expecting their second child in June and the corporation wants the singer to co-present in her absence alongside Bruce Forsyth.

According to the Sunday Mirror, show chiefs also hope the former show winner will help claw back teenage viewers after their defection to ITV's The X Factor following the recruitment of Cheryl Cole.

A source said Dixon was seen as part of the Strictly family, adding: "Bosses hope that she will help give the show a bit of a shake-up alongside Bruce Forsyth.

"They have been keen for her to have a role on the show for some time but so far have struggled to find an opportunity to bring her in. But Tess's pregnancy is the perfect opening."

Are they saying that Tess is the cause of all the teenage viewers jumping ship ?? I do not think so , I personally think it is Bruce Frosthye that is causing people not to watch, he can be pretty embarassing, granted Tess is preggo and needs some one to replace her, they should just replace BOTH of them,, get Anton and Aliesha to host the show, that would be super....that is my 2 euro cents worth:searchme:

well it happened in series 2 when Natasha Kaplinsky stood in for Tess, so it all makes sense. would be very good fun as well.

What about Claudia and Anton. Bruce should retire gracefully and Anton would be the perfect replacement and Claudia already has experience of hosting the show midweek.

nah, Claudia is better in the midweek show where she gets more of a chance to chat and give crazy opinions. that would be distracting on the main show and its great for someone who is a mad veiwer like the rest of us host ITT.

Hasn't louisa thrown her hat in the ring as Tess's replacement she is looking for a job.

EASTENDERS babe Kara Tointon is set to star in Strictly Come Dancing for a SECOND time, TV Biz can reveal.

The brunette, 25, is a massive fan of the BBC1 ballroom hit but had been banned from taking part for the past three years.

Soap boss Diedrick Santer stopped cast members signing up for the show as it caused chaos in the filming schedules, although Kara did a charity special last year and won.

Now she is free to shimmy and shake her way on to the next series after being given the push from the BBC1 soap, alongside her on-screen love Ricky Groves, who plays Garry Hobbs.

The decision to drop Kara — who plays Dawn Swann — from August means she can finally fulfil her dream.

A Strictly insider confirmed yesterday the show was in talks to sign her up for the new series in September.

The source added: “Kara has made it no secret that she has wanted to do Strictly for years. Hopefully we can make it happen.

“She’s exactly the kind of contestant that we want on the show.”

TV Biz told yesterday how Strictly chiefs want to “sex up” the show to score a younger audience and compete with The X Factor.

They will hire younger professional dancers as well as hotter celebs.

Kara — who is dating ex-EastEnder and I’m A Celeb winner Joe Swash — won last year’s Strictly special for Sports Relief with a sizzling samba.

Her partner was ex-England cricketer Mark Ramprakash.

Chat show hosts Richard and Judy are set to waltz into Strictly Come Dancing.

The couple - whose daytime show on satellite channel Watch was axed last week because of poor ratings - are near to signing for the new series of the Saturday night hit.

A source said: " Richard and Judy have always fans and they're about the offer to Richard Madeley, and Judy Finnegan, will be in good company. Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, 56, and EastEnder Kara Tointon, 25, will be contestants.

And producers are pulling out all the stops to get Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland, 28, to appear. A new line-up of judges is also being considered.

Producers had planned to poach X Factor's artistic director Brian Friedman to replace Arlene Phillips, the only woman.

But our source said: "They realised Strictly wouldn't be the same without her."

Daily Mirror

Will Brian not be working on X factor with the dancing.

He will seeing they are not replacing Arlene with him. I would have thought.

i can see Richard doing it, because he's a plonker like that, but i really can't imagine Judy getting up on the dancefloor!

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i can see Richard doing it, because he's a plonker like that, but i really can't imagine Judy getting up on the dancefloor!

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They are both desperate to stay in the public eye because they would not cope without it, she will dance :D

They may pair them with James and Orla Jordan like they did when Kenny and Gaby Logan were on the show. Though I can't see any of the professional dancers being paired with them as they are likely to make an early exit.

Just curious,,,,,, is there an offical line up ?? I thought the rumour was that the CHUCKLE brothers were going to do the next series too ????:searchme:

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They may pair them with James and Orla Jordan like they did when Kenny and Gaby Logan were on the show. Though I can't see any of the professional dancers being paired with them as they are likely to make an early exit.

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James would make Judy cry in about half an hour! Maybe Matt and Lillia?

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Just curious,,,,,, is there an offical line up ?? I thought the rumour was that the CHUCKLE brothers were going to do the next series too ????:searchme:

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It's still too early to release the celeb list. They normally start rehersals around September so it will probably be August before we know who is going to be on this year.

FORMER England footballer Teddy Sheringham looks set to finally sign up for Strictly Come Dancing — after sitting it out last year.
The 43-year-old striker is in talks with show chiefs to appear on the seventh series of the BBC1 ballroom hit this autumn.

He nearly donned his dancing shoes for the last series, but pulled out just before signing up.

Sources on the show say Sheringham is now close to scoring a deal and will start training in August.

An insider said: “We’ve been keen on Teddy for some time and really hope we get him on board this year.” Former Man Utd and Spurs star Sheringham, who was awarded an MBE in 2007, retired from football at the end of last season.

If he does join Strictly he’ll have picked an explosive series — as Sharon Osbourne is also hoping to head on to the dancefloor. Shazza, 56, is almost certainly going to sign up and go head-to-head with her old show, ITV1 rival The X Factor.

We told how Sharon nearly signed up just weeks after quitting the talent hit following a bitter fall-out with fellow judge Dannii Minogue.

But she said recently: “I was asked to do it last year but I turned it down. I thought it would be disrespectful to Simon Cowell as it is The X Factor’s opposition. But this year I’m seriously thinking about doing it. I’m so close.”

EastEnders beauty Kara Tointon, 25, is also a favourite to appear on the show. Kara, who plays Dawn Swann, leaves the BBC1 soap this summer.

She won the Sports Relief Strictly show in March 2008 and is such a huge fan that she was in the audience most weeks. Now she can put on her dancing shoes and join in the fun.

The Sun

Teddy will probably be paired with Lila, Kara will be with Darren as he usually has the Eastender females and Sharon may be paired with Anton.

i don't think Sharon would dance with Anton simply because she is just too short. she's like 5'1 or something, so she'd have to go with Darren or Vincent.

i heard a Sophie Ellis-Baxter rumour today, which i think would be cool.

Oh I like Sophie Ellis-Bexter.

Man United striker Carlos Tevez has revealed that he would like to take part in Strictly Come Dancing.

The Argentinian footballer claimed that his tango skills would raise the standard of dancing seen so far on the BBC One reality series.

Speaking to The Sun, Tevez explained: "I could bring something to the show they've never seen before - real, authentic dancing from Argentina."

He added: "I can't see the gaffer giving me time off. I think I'll have to wait until I retire."

The tango originated in Argentina in the nineteenth century before its popularity spread worldwide.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One in the autumn and will once again be presented by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.

Do think that the cheeky girls should make an appearance on SCD this year?
I ask this as Monica has recently won a version of the show in Romania and from the pictures I have seen and footage she is pretty good...

if she's already won one version of the show i don't think they'd let her on another. maybe her sister instead?

Maybe not Monica but Gabriele.....

latest rumour i read...think it was in the Star or People...Chris Moyles!

OMG:eek:
Never?
Is he planning on re-inventing himself or something?

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has been given the boot, The Sun can reveal.

The 66-year-old choreographer was officially told to Foxtrot Oscar by BBC bosses last night following top-level talks.

And former show winner Alesha Dixon, 30, is being lined up in her place to inject some youthful glamour into the ageing panel.

Producers want a “sexier” feel to compete with ITV’s The X Factor — a hit with youngsters.

By contrast, the youngest Strictly judge, Craig Revel Horwood, is 44 — while Bruno Tonioli is 53, Len Goodman is 65 and host Bruce Forsyth is 81.

Bosses also hope signing Alesha will appeal to ethnic viewers, who love X Factor.

Arlene has been with the show since it launched in 2004 — but came under fire last year for criticising TV newsman John Sergeant. A show source said last night: “It’s nothing personal against Arlene — she’s been brilliant.

“But the bosses want to bring in younger viewers — the 16 to 34-year-olds that X Factor mops up.”

The source added former Mis-Teeq singer Alesha is seen as the “perfect replacement”.

She won a huge fanbase after winning the 2007 series, beating former Eastender Matt Di Angelo, 22.

Brucie was so impressed he dubbed her the “British Beyonce”.

The source went on: “Nothing has been signed, but bosses really want Alesha as she has everything they’re looking for.

“She also knows a thing or two about dancing. Strictly can feel a bit old fashioned.”

The overhaul was partly sparked by the success of the US version, Dancing With The Stars, which grabs 20 million viewers.

BBC1 producers plan to bring over more American dancers and sign up some top celebs.

And they want raunchier routines like those of Rachel Stevens and partner Vincent Simone last time round.

The new series, starting in autumn, is expected to once again go head to head with X Factor on some Saturday and Sunday nights.

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Acid-tongued judge Arlene Phillips has reportedly been sacked from Strictly Come Dancing.

She will be replaced on the panel by former winner Alesha Dixon when the show returns later this year, reports The Sun.

The choreographer has been with the show since it launched back in 2004, however, it's believed she has been given the boot in a bid to attract a younger audience to the series.

A Strictly insider told the paper: "It's nothing personal against Arlene - she's been brilliant. But the bosses want to bring in younger viewers - the 16 to 34-year-olds that X Factor mops up."

Although Alesha is yet to sign up for the series, the show's producers believe she is the perfect replacement for Arlene and will boost ratings in the same way that Cheryl Cole did for their ITV rivals.

The news comes just days after The X Factor revealed that it is revamping the new series by holding the auditions in front of a live audience and moving the results show to a Sunday night.

The changes put even more pressure on Strictly to attract younger viewers - particularly when the two shows go head to head.

A BBC spokesman said: "We can't confirm anything about the new series of Strictly yet, but we are always looking at ways to maximise viewers' enjoyment of our shows."

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:eek: thats a shocker

I would hate this if it happened yes Arlene is hard work at times but she knows her craft. I couldn't watch the show if a has been pop star was on the panel!

I would prefer if they got a trained dancer like Darcy Bushell to take Arlene's place.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Alesha Dixon could sign a deal to replace judge Arlene Phillips “within days”, show sources said yesterday.
The Sun told yesterday how BBC chiefs dumped 66-year-old Arlene and are lining up former winner Alesha to inject some youthful glamour to the panel.

Last night former Mis-teeq singer Alesha, 30, admitted she was still attracted to the show, which made her a household name.

She said: “I think once you are a part of Strictly Come Dancing you are part of the family and I do feel like that with the show.

"I have a love for it and I wouldn’t be here now talking to you because they have actually helped carve out the next chapter of my career."

Her agent is currently holding talks with BBC bosses about whether she will take over from Arelene.

But Beeb sources said they were “hopeful” a deal could be signed “within days”.

One said: “We’d love Alesha to do it.”

Meanwhile, Arlene has revealed she has a number of new shows lined up after getting the push.

A pal said: “She’s fine about it all. She understands the BBC’s decision and has got lots of other stuff lined up. She won’t be twiddling her thumbs.”

Now Darcy is someone who I would take seriously!

Tess Daly has signed a new two-year deal to co-host Strictly Come Dancing, say reports.

According to The Mirror, for which Daly writes a regular column, the mother-of-two will present the show until at least 2010.

"She has signed a six-figure deal for two years," said a source.

Yesterday, tabloid reports claimed that judge Arlene Phillips has been axed from the BBC One reality show. 2007 Strictly champion Alesha Dixon is rumoured to be replacing her on the panel.

Dixon has not denied the rumours, but has scheduled tour dates when the new series will be on air. The BBC said that it could not confirm who would be returning to the show, but admitted that it was "always looking" at ways to "maximise viewers' enjoyment".

Choreographer Phillips is not upset about departing the programme and "understands the BBC's decision", according to The Sun.

"She has got lots of other stuff lined up," said a source. "She won’t be twiddling her thumbs."

Good I thought you were going to say she had been replaced too!

I love aleesha but id rather see someone else replace arlene, someone with dance experience not just someone who was taught for a few months and won a show

Maybe aleesha could replace claudia, i really dont like her!!

Couldn't we have someone like Bonnie Langford? Anyone that has a career in dance that has been successful then Alesha!

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Couldn't we have someone like Bonnie Langford? Anyone that has a career in dance that has been successful then Alesha!

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yeah see id dislike her too BUT she has the experience I think you need to be a judge.

or even one of the professional dancers, like Karen Hardy.