4 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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8 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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64 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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6 d. ago JoJo Siwa 'stepping into something new' as she reveals 'tough' part of Chris Hughes romance

Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa has posted about 'stepping into something new' as she embarks on a 'new era' in her life and career, amid her relationship with Chris Hughes

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7 d. ago Countryfile's Adam Henson reveals tough ordeal following shock health diagnosis

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has opened up about his wife Charlie's heartbreaking cancer diagnosis saying the family 'went through the mill' but came out 'stronger' following the news.

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9 d. ago How BBC Breakfast turned toxic: Insiders tell Naga's 'tough ways' scuppered move to Sky and reveal poisonous 'boys club' that leaves humiliated women sobbing in loos

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty has been holding discussions with Sky News and radio station LBC in an apparent bid to leave the corporation, industry sources have revealed.

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1 week ago Marcus Rashford's strict transfer rules leave Man Utd with one option over summer exit

Marcus Rashford is expected to be shown the Manchester United exit door this summer but the Red Devils academy graduate is rapidly running out of options for his next club

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1 week ago Man City 2025/26 Premier League fixtures revealed as Pep Guardiola handed tough start

Manchester City begin their season away at Wolves but have been handed a tough opening set of fixtures.

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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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