Helen Skelton may have had her confidence shaken in her marriage split but she showed dazzling form on the opening show – and pro partner Gorka Marquez is urging her to “believe she can do it”. The Countryfile presenter, 38, was devastated earlier this year when husband of eight years Richie Myler ended their relationship. And then, in the week she made her Strictly debut, the rugby league player referred to his new girlfriend as his “family”.
BBC Strictly curse is very real says Vanessa Feltz as she admits she fell in love with her partner
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Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has separated from her partner of seven years, Sam Arnold. Having competed on the 2013 series with partner James Jordan, Vanessa says she understands how the environment tests relationships. Remarking that the curse has "a kind of grim, rather sinister inevitability about it", she said: "Picture the scene: One minute you’re lying in bed next to your boring old partner in your winceyette pyjamas, the next you’re spray-tanned, sprinkled with sequins and pressing against a gorgeous professional dancer with the body of an athlete.
"Before you know it, bits of you that you’d forgotten even existed are gently — or sometimes quite rampantly — grinding against someone you’ve barely met, but who is incredibly good-looking, amazingly athletic and, even sexier than that, completely in charge of you. It doesn’t matter if you’re a world-famous rugby player or a renowned TV host, you’re not an expert ballroom dancer and they are. "Read more: BBC Strictly's Fleur East swerves 'curse' as her husband is 'very happy' with pro partner Vanessa believes this dynamic renders the celebrity contestant "putty" in their partner's hands.
"They’re pushing you here, shoving you there, leaning against you, their hands in the small of your back. "On top of all that, it’s hot, it’s sweaty and you’re spending hours together in the rather siege-like conditions the Strictly process imposes on you. " Beyond the physical closeness, the professional dancer becomes a "confidant" to the celebrity.
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27.09.2022 / 01:29
James Jordan corrected after he says Strictly star Ellie Simmonds needs to 'straighten her legs'
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan was corrected after he took to Twitter to give his verdict on Ellie Simmonds' debut routine on the 2022 series. James heaped praise after former British Paralympian swimmer Ellie and her pro partner, Nikita Kuzmin, performed their first routine together on Saturday night.
ok.co.uk
26.09.2022 / 18:03
Strictly's James Jordan calls Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez ‘perfect couple’
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan has branded Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez the “perfect couple”.Taking to Twitter to give his annual weekly verdict on the performances, James, who was a pro on the show from 2006 to 2013, said the pair were “amazing”.The 44 year old wrote on Twitter: “Helen. You clever boy Gorka. Clearly the best of the night so far and for week 1 amazing.
hellomagazine.com
26.09.2022 / 14:49
Strictly's Matt Goss turns to his dad for support after rebuilding their bond
Strictly Come Dancing, he knew in a heartbeat that it was his father he wanted to join him.REVEALED: Ola & James Jordan's Strictly verdict on Will's jive, Ellie's emotional performance and winner predictions"Dad always worried about me when fame first struck. I was young then, but I need him just as much now and always will," says the star, who achieved huge chart success in the 1980s in pop band Bros alongside his twin brother Luke."When they said I could have somebody on the studio floor with me, I immediately knew I needed my dad.
hellomagazine.com
26.09.2022 / 14:49
Strictly star Helen Skelton's act of kindness leaves her feeling 'humbled'
Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton from taking time out from training to help with something else quite magical.READ: Ola & James Jordan's Strictly verdict on Will's jive, Ellie's emotional performance and winner predictionsThe presenter on Countryfile visited Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire as it was transformed into a enchanted manor for two weeks to welcome 240 families with children living with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses.The Walt Disney Company teamed up with charities Make-A-Wish UK and The Kentown Wizard Foundation to create three-day immersive Disney Wish experiences for the children and their families, repeating the success of last year’s first event held in the UK, when overseas holiday dreams had to be put on hold due to the pandemic. When Helen, 39, was asked to go along and meet some of the children and their families, she didn’t hesitate.
ok.co.uk
26.09.2022 / 11:03
Strictly fans call out James Jordan as he tells Ellie Simmonds to 'straighten her legs'
Strictly Come Dancing's James Jordan left fans unimpressed last weekend after his critique of contestant Ellie Simmonds. Ellie, who is a former Paralympian swimmer, 27, is taking part in this year's series of Strictly with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin, 24.Taking to Twitter to express his analysis of Ellie's performance, James wrote: “Ellie! I b****y loved it! Well done Nikita - a full on routine - great timing and fun.
ok.co.uk
25.09.2022 / 01:13
Strictly's Ola Jordan opens up on plans to have more children through IVF
Ola Jordan has opened up about her hopes of welcoming another child with her husband James Jordan, saying she would undergo IVF treatment again if needed. The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 39, welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Ella, with fellow dancer James, 44, in 2020, after three years of trying to conceive. After just one round of IVF the couple conceived their daughter, and are now hoping to expand their family.