8 h. ago Arlene Phillips reveals 'tough' Strictly exit after finding out about axe on radio

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has branded her exit from the BBC dance competition as 'tough' as she gave her opinion on the latest scandals

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12 h. ago Arlene Phillips reflects her 'tough' axe from Strictly amid ageism row as she weighs in on show's bullying scandal and her own 'strict' teaching style

Arlene Phillips has opened up about her 'tough' departure from Strictly Come Dancing and the accusations of bullying on the show. The former judge, 82, was replaced with Alesha Dixon.

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68 h. ago Arlene Phillips: ‘My biggest disappointment? Being let go from Strictly’

The choreographer on a treasured biscuit tin, the Biba dress she splashed out on and a late-night police chaseBorn in Lancashire, Arlene Phillips, 82, created the dance group Hot Gossip in the 1970s. She went on to become a world-renowned choreographer, and was a judge on Strictly Come Dancing from 2004-8. In 2021, she was made a dame for her services to dance and charity and in 2024 received an Olivier award for her work on Guys and Dolls. Her current shows include Starlight Express and A Midsummer Night’s Dream in London. She is an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society and is supporting its Forget Me Not appeal. She lives with her partner in London and has two daughters.What is your most treasured possession? An old biscuit tin, which was my mum’s jewellery box – she passed away when I was a teenager. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Arlene Phillips shares honest thoughts on Strictly Come Dancing scandal

‘There are ways to get people to do what you want without shouting,’ said the BBC legend

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans returns to radio after BBC axe

The singer will be hosting his radio show after leaving the BBC following complaints during the Strictly live tour

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2 w. ago BBC ignites fresh ageism row with four axed journalists 'filing discrimination complaints' as broadcaster slashes a whopping 130 jobs

The four senior reporters, aged over 50 years old, have allegedly expressed concerns they may be targeted for compulsory redundancy.

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3 w. ago Wynne Evans' family reaction to Strictly controversy before BBC show axe

The former face of Go.Compare offered insight into his girlfriend and daughter's thoughts on the infamous Strictly scandal.

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3 w. ago Wynne Evans' family's true feelings on Strictly drama exposed just days prior to show axe

Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans, who is known for his appearances on the Go.Compare adverts, offered insights into his girlfriend and daughter's reactions after the Strictly tour scandal

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3 w. ago Wynne Evans' family's true thoughts on Strictly saga days before show axe

In a recent interview, Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans, best known for his role in the Go.Compare adverts, shared insights into his girlfriend and daughter's reactions following the scandal

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3 w. ago Arlene Phillips shares reaction to Strictly fans who mistake her for much younger judge

Dame Arlene Phillips says fans are always mixing her up with her friend on Strictly Come Dancing, who is 18 years her junior, years on from her controversial axe from the BBC show

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