Doctor Who was filled with surprises this year. First was the announcement that Russell T. Davies, the man most responsible for bringing Doctor Who back to television in 2005, would be returning as showrunner. Then came the special “The Power of the Doctor,” which saw Jodie Whittaker regenerate not into Ncuti Gatwa, slated to play the next Doctor, but into former Doctor David Tennant, who will star in a 60th Anniversary three-parter next November.
Joining Tennant will be his third companion Donna Noble, played again by Catherine Tate. But the first teaser for the upcoming episodes hints at the return of even more unlikely characters from the Time Lord’s past.
The teaser highlights the expected fallout of the Doctor’s regeneration, as Tennant plays a confused Fourteenth Doctor battling aliens and Gatwa’s soon-to-be Fifteenth Doctor asks just what the hell is going on here. Before Gatwa’s arrival, Tennant...
Joining Tennant will be his third companion Donna Noble, played again by Catherine Tate. But the first teaser for the upcoming episodes hints at the return of even more unlikely characters from the Time Lord’s past.
The teaser highlights the expected fallout of the Doctor’s regeneration, as Tennant plays a confused Fourteenth Doctor battling aliens and Gatwa’s soon-to-be Fifteenth Doctor asks just what the hell is going on here. Before Gatwa’s arrival, Tennant...
- 12/31/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Two former stars of Gladiators have shared their concerns about the changes in the forthcoming reboot of the hit programme.
The high-energy physical competition, which originally aired in the 1990s, will return to screens in 2023.
The reboot will comprise 11 episodes airing on BBC and will include new games as well as fan favourite contest “The Eliminator”, the final challenge of a giant obstacle course.
To adhere to 21st-century safety standards, however, the show will include some modifications to ensure that all participants are as safe as possible.
On Friday’s (26 August) episode of BBC Breakfast, Gladiators Kim Betts and Sharron Davies, known to fans as Lightning and Amazon, spoke about the show’s revival.
While looking forward to a new version of the programme, both were intrigued about how producers would achieve the same levels of excitement with tighter safety regulations.
Davies said: “The only thing I think is going...
The high-energy physical competition, which originally aired in the 1990s, will return to screens in 2023.
The reboot will comprise 11 episodes airing on BBC and will include new games as well as fan favourite contest “The Eliminator”, the final challenge of a giant obstacle course.
To adhere to 21st-century safety standards, however, the show will include some modifications to ensure that all participants are as safe as possible.
On Friday’s (26 August) episode of BBC Breakfast, Gladiators Kim Betts and Sharron Davies, known to fans as Lightning and Amazon, spoke about the show’s revival.
While looking forward to a new version of the programme, both were intrigued about how producers would achieve the same levels of excitement with tighter safety regulations.
Davies said: “The only thing I think is going...
- 8/26/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Warning: contains potential spoilers for the 60th Anniversary Special
In June 2022, photos from location filming in Cardiff yielded some images of creatures that will appear (barring a hilarious amount of misdirection) during Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary. If you don’t want to know any more, stop reading now.
In the Summer 2022 issue of Doctor Who Magazine Russell T. Davies, showrunner and writer for the anniversary, commented: “Some monsters might be glimpsed. Monsters which might well be familiar to readers of Dwm. Well, familiar, but new. Whatever that means.”
This appears to confirms the appearance of Beep the Meep and the Wrarth Warriors who originally featured in a Doctor Who Weekly comic strip in 1980.
Given recent #DoctorWho location filming for the 60th, it seems we’ll be getting some returning niche monsters from ‘80s comics – Wrarth Warriors & #beepthemeep! Thoughts?...
In June 2022, photos from location filming in Cardiff yielded some images of creatures that will appear (barring a hilarious amount of misdirection) during Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary. If you don’t want to know any more, stop reading now.
In the Summer 2022 issue of Doctor Who Magazine Russell T. Davies, showrunner and writer for the anniversary, commented: “Some monsters might be glimpsed. Monsters which might well be familiar to readers of Dwm. Well, familiar, but new. Whatever that means.”
This appears to confirms the appearance of Beep the Meep and the Wrarth Warriors who originally featured in a Doctor Who Weekly comic strip in 1980.
Given recent #DoctorWho location filming for the 60th, it seems we’ll be getting some returning niche monsters from ‘80s comics – Wrarth Warriors & #beepthemeep! Thoughts?...
- 7/3/2022
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Princess Kate - and a group of former and hopeful Olympic athletes - lit up Kensington Palace at a landmark dinner on Wednesday evening. Kate, wearing a royal blue dress from Roland Mouret, helped host the glamorous occasion in the King's Gallery of the palace's state apartments to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of her key charities, SportsAid which works to help British athletes overcome financial challenges and give them motivation to succeed during the early stages of their careers. Sports-loving Kate became the royal patron of the charity in 2013. "Some of you may know that I love sport,...
- 6/9/2016
- by Simon Perry, @SPerryPeoplemag
- PEOPLE.com
"Do you feel the power of the Gladiators? Can you face the challenge of the champions? Do you have the courage of the heroes?
"Do you have the will or the skill? Do you have the strength, the speed the heart to be a winner? Deep down in your Soul?"
These were the fundamental questions posed by ITV's original Gladiators, to both the audience and brave contenders who dared to take part. While this particular writer longed to be Lightning (her backflips were to die for), all the seemingly superhuman powerhouses were forces to reckon with - only occasionally tamed by strict referee John Anderson.
Originally hosted by John Fashanu and Ulrika Jonsson, Gladiators was what Saturday nights in the '90s were made of.
So as Saracen (aka Mike Lewis) returns to our small screens to tackle the Ninja Warrior UK obstacle course, we pick out some of the...
"Do you have the will or the skill? Do you have the strength, the speed the heart to be a winner? Deep down in your Soul?"
These were the fundamental questions posed by ITV's original Gladiators, to both the audience and brave contenders who dared to take part. While this particular writer longed to be Lightning (her backflips were to die for), all the seemingly superhuman powerhouses were forces to reckon with - only occasionally tamed by strict referee John Anderson.
Originally hosted by John Fashanu and Ulrika Jonsson, Gladiators was what Saturday nights in the '90s were made of.
So as Saracen (aka Mike Lewis) returns to our small screens to tackle the Ninja Warrior UK obstacle course, we pick out some of the...
- 4/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Have you ever wondered what Jet, Wolf, and the rest of ITV's Gladiators did after the show finished? Wonder no more...
ITV’s Gladiators - the show that for eight years made children everywhere become interested in sports, eating well and keeping fit... for about five minutes on a Saturday night, then we all went back to our natural state of sitting on the settee eating sugar straight from the packet.
What was it that inspired this minor surge of enthusiasm for being buff? That would be the gladiators themselves. Every week, twelve superhuman powerhouses - six men and six women - would intimidate, bully, and otherwise humiliate whichever puny contestants stepped up to try their luck, beating or hindering them in a series of physical skill games. This took place before the big finale – where the contenders would race each other up a downwards escalator, while the gladiators were...
ITV’s Gladiators - the show that for eight years made children everywhere become interested in sports, eating well and keeping fit... for about five minutes on a Saturday night, then we all went back to our natural state of sitting on the settee eating sugar straight from the packet.
What was it that inspired this minor surge of enthusiasm for being buff? That would be the gladiators themselves. Every week, twelve superhuman powerhouses - six men and six women - would intimidate, bully, and otherwise humiliate whichever puny contestants stepped up to try their luck, beating or hindering them in a series of physical skill games. This took place before the big finale – where the contenders would race each other up a downwards escalator, while the gladiators were...
- 8/3/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
The lineup for this year's Pointless Celebrities series has been announced by BBC One.
Beginning with an August 9 comedy special, the upcoming series will feature different themes each week.
Four teams of two from the world of music, TV, soaps, sport, food and drink, journalism, radio and theatre will compete for charity in weekly specials to air on Saturday evenings on BBC One.
The first show pits Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson from Birds of a Feather against Ronni Ancona and Phil Cornwell, Su Pollard and Ruth Madoc, and Josh Widdicombe and his partner Sara Pascoe.
Standout teams from the series include Stefan Dennis and fellow Neighbours star Rebekah Elmaloglou, who will square off against Ray Quinn and Louis Emerick from Brookside.
Antony Costa from Blue will team with 5ive's Scott Robinson in the music special, while TV stars Louie Spence and Carol McGiffin will face off against the likes...
Beginning with an August 9 comedy special, the upcoming series will feature different themes each week.
Four teams of two from the world of music, TV, soaps, sport, food and drink, journalism, radio and theatre will compete for charity in weekly specials to air on Saturday evenings on BBC One.
The first show pits Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson from Birds of a Feather against Ronni Ancona and Phil Cornwell, Su Pollard and Ruth Madoc, and Josh Widdicombe and his partner Sara Pascoe.
Standout teams from the series include Stefan Dennis and fellow Neighbours star Rebekah Elmaloglou, who will square off against Ray Quinn and Louis Emerick from Brookside.
Antony Costa from Blue will team with 5ive's Scott Robinson in the music special, while TV stars Louie Spence and Carol McGiffin will face off against the likes...
- 7/25/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC execs will be hoping Danny Boyle's opening ceremony will beat the ratings for the Diamond Jubilee Concert
A glance at the recent history books suggests two things about the BBC's coverage of the Olympics. First, that at least one aspect of its output will be controversial, whether it is inappropriate presenters, inadequate highlights, or a pair of shorts that are just too short.
Second, in ratings terms the BBC's Olympics programming will do to other broadcasters what Usain Bolt tends to do to the other runners in the 100 metres.
This year's Games are likely to be no different, with 2,500 hours of coverage across its various channels (including 24 dedicated Olympics services) and the corporation's critics lined up to seize anything as inappropriate as an 2012-themed sickbag.
The London 2012 Games, it can be reasonably assumed, will be the most popular ever with UK viewers, with BBC schedulers unhindered by the...
A glance at the recent history books suggests two things about the BBC's coverage of the Olympics. First, that at least one aspect of its output will be controversial, whether it is inappropriate presenters, inadequate highlights, or a pair of shorts that are just too short.
Second, in ratings terms the BBC's Olympics programming will do to other broadcasters what Usain Bolt tends to do to the other runners in the 100 metres.
This year's Games are likely to be no different, with 2,500 hours of coverage across its various channels (including 24 dedicated Olympics services) and the corporation's critics lined up to seize anything as inappropriate as an 2012-themed sickbag.
The London 2012 Games, it can be reasonably assumed, will be the most popular ever with UK viewers, with BBC schedulers unhindered by the...
- 7/27/2012
- by John Plunkett
- The Guardian - Film News
Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner has denied reports that he has been sacked from the ITV skating show.
The caustic tongued star was the cause of hundreds of complaints during last year’s series when he compared competitor Sharron Davies to faecal matter. Sources suggested last week that ITV bosses are planning to replace him with Louie Spence from Pineapple Dance Studios.
Writing on his Twitter account yesterday Jason insisted that the rumours are just that. He said:
”There has been nothing official from ITV about replacing me on Doi next year with Louie or anyone else,” Jason wrote. “Press make up what they want always!”
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The caustic tongued star was the cause of hundreds of complaints during last year’s series when he compared competitor Sharron Davies to faecal matter. Sources suggested last week that ITV bosses are planning to replace him with Louie Spence from Pineapple Dance Studios.
Writing on his Twitter account yesterday Jason insisted that the rumours are just that. He said:
”There has been nothing official from ITV about replacing me on Doi next year with Louie or anyone else,” Jason wrote. “Press make up what they want always!”
Related posts:Dancing On Ice: Jason Gardiner takes style tips on trainsDancing On Ice: Ofcom Investigate Jason Gardiner InsultsDancing On Ice 2010: Jason Gardiner fancies Gary Lucy but says he can’t winDancing On Ice 2010: Jason Gardiner furious with booing...
- 4/26/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Caustic tongued Jason Gardiner has reportedly been axed from ITV’s Dancing On Ice.
Jason was the cause of hundreds of complaints during last year’s series when he compared competitor Sharron Davies to faecal matter. Bosses are now reportedly planning to replace him with Louie Spence from Pineapple Dance Studios.
An ITV source told The Sunday Mirror: “Jason went too far and he’s paying the price for it now.
“There’s a very fine line between offering constructive criticism and being downright rude. In the end he became a liability.”
The source added: “Jason became a victim of his own success.”
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Jason was the cause of hundreds of complaints during last year’s series when he compared competitor Sharron Davies to faecal matter. Bosses are now reportedly planning to replace him with Louie Spence from Pineapple Dance Studios.
An ITV source told The Sunday Mirror: “Jason went too far and he’s paying the price for it now.
“There’s a very fine line between offering constructive criticism and being downright rude. In the end he became a liability.”
The source added: “Jason became a victim of his own success.”
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- 4/17/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
The voting percentages for this year's series of Dancing On Ice have been released. The statistics show that Hayley Tamaddon won the show with 82.9% of the public vote, beating runner-up Gary Lucy who took 17.1%. Tamaddon received the most amount of votes 10 times out of a possible 13. The former Emmerdale actress was also the most popular contestant for three weeks leading up to the final weekend. Mikey Graham was the only hopeful to top the winner in week two and week eight with 32.8% and 35.7% respectively. He was eliminated in the ninth week despite taking 22.9% of the vote. The full breakdown of the results is as follows: Week One: Girls Week Hayley Tamaddon: 34%
Emily Atack: 14.4%
Tana Ramsay: 14.3%
Heather Mills: 12.5%
Danniella Westbrook: 10.9%
Sharron Davies: 6.5%
Sinitta: 7.6% Week Two: Boys Week Mikey Graham: (more)...
Emily Atack: 14.4%
Tana Ramsay: 14.3%
Heather Mills: 12.5%
Danniella Westbrook: 10.9%
Sharron Davies: 6.5%
Sinitta: 7.6% Week Two: Boys Week Mikey Graham: (more)...
- 3/30/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
The voting percentages for this year's series of Dancing On Ice have been released. The statistics show that Hayley Tamaddon won the show with 82.9% of the public vote, beating runner-up Gary Lucy who took 17.1%. Tamaddon received the most amount of votes 10 times out of a possible 13. The former Emmerdale actress was also the most popular contestant for three weeks leading up to the final weekend. Mikey Graham was the only hopeful to top the winner in week two and week eight with 32.8% and 35.7% respectively. He was eliminated in the ninth week despite taking 22.9% of the vote. The full breakdown of the results is as follows: Week One: Girls Week Hayley Tamaddon: 34%
Emily Atack: 14.4%
Tana Ramsay: 14.3%
Heather Mills: 12.5%
Danniella Westbrook: 10.9%
Sharron Davies: 6.5%
Sinitta: 7.6% Week Two: Boys Week Mikey Graham: (more)...
Emily Atack: 14.4%
Tana Ramsay: 14.3%
Heather Mills: 12.5%
Danniella Westbrook: 10.9%
Sharron Davies: 6.5%
Sinitta: 7.6% Week Two: Boys Week Mikey Graham: (more)...
- 3/30/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Jason Gardiner fears he will be axed from 'Dancing On Ice'. The outspoken judge admits that although his curt and often controversial comments have been a hit with viewers, he could be cut from the next series of the reality show because he often enraged bosses. Australian-born Jason told The Sun newspaper: ''It hasn't been a very easy year for me. Producers might turn around and say they don't need that kind of heat on a family show.'' During this series, one comment he made to Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies compared her brown costume and routine to ''faecal matter that won't flush'', caused nearly ..
- 3/29/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Jason Gardiner has claimed that he could be axed from Dancing On Ice due to the controversy surrounding his judging style. The choreographer's cutting remarks have angered some fans of the ITV1 show this year, most notably after he compared contestant Sharron Davies to "faecal matter that won't flush" in one live show. Speaking to The Sun, Gardiner admitted: "It hasn't been a very easy year for me. Producers might turn around and say they don't (more)...
- 3/29/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jason Gardiner has claimed that he could be axed from Dancing On Ice due to the controversy surrounding his judging style. The choreographer's cutting remarks have angered some fans of the ITV1 show this year, most notably after he compared contestant Sharron Davies to "faecal matter that won't flush" in one live show. Speaking to The Sun, Gardiner admitted: "It hasn't been a very easy year for me. Producers might turn around and say they don't (more)...
- 3/29/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jason Gardiner has claimed that he did not go too far with his controversial comments on this year's Dancing On Ice. The judge was forced to apologise for comparing Sharron Davies to "faecal matter that won't flush" after one skating performance. However, Gardener has now told Closer: "I've taken a lot of flak this year, but I stand by what I say. My job is to criticise their performances. "I've been described as 'too heavy' (more)...
- 3/25/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner has denied that he bullies contestants on the ITV TV show.
The caustic judge has sparked huge controversies in the past, after he compared Sharron Davies to ‘faecal matter’ and blasted Kieron Richardson for being ‘too weedy.’
“Some contestants take it too seriously and spend all their week thinking about how they can destroy me in the press,” he told The People.
“I take the criticism with a grain of salt but when contestants start throwing around the over-used term ‘bully’, I get annoyed. I am not a bully. When celebrities sign up for this kind of thing and put themselves in a competitive scenario where they get criticised and then come back and call me a bully I get mad.”
On his own past Gardiner added: “I was bullied for 15 years of my life in school and it is nothing in comparison to...
The caustic judge has sparked huge controversies in the past, after he compared Sharron Davies to ‘faecal matter’ and blasted Kieron Richardson for being ‘too weedy.’
“Some contestants take it too seriously and spend all their week thinking about how they can destroy me in the press,” he told The People.
“I take the criticism with a grain of salt but when contestants start throwing around the over-used term ‘bully’, I get annoyed. I am not a bully. When celebrities sign up for this kind of thing and put themselves in a competitive scenario where they get criticised and then come back and call me a bully I get mad.”
On his own past Gardiner added: “I was bullied for 15 years of my life in school and it is nothing in comparison to...
- 3/21/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Jason Gardiner has dismissed claims that he is a "bully". The Dancing On Ice judge has caused controversy with his comments this series and sparked hundreds of complaints to Ofcom when he compared contestant Sharron Davies to "faecal matter". "Some contestants take it too seriously and spend all their week thinking about how they can destroy me in the press," he told The People. "I take the criticism with a grain of salt but when contestants start throwing around the over-used term 'bully', I get annoyed. I am not a bully. When celebrities sign up for this kind of thing and put themselves in a competitive scenario where they get criticised and then come back and call me a bully I get mad." Gardiner added: "I was bullied for 15 years of my life in school and it is nothing in comparison to what I am doing on that (more)...
- 3/21/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing star Laila Rouass has claimed that TV talent show judges need to be "reined in" because their critiques are becoming too personal. The Primeval actress spoke out following the recent row which hit ITV1's Dancing On Ice when panellist Jason Gardiner compared Sharron Davies to "faecal matter" because she was wearing a brown outfit. Speaking to What's On TV, Rouass commented: "I think sometimes they get too personal. It happened to me a couple of times [on (more)...
- 3/2/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hello Dancing On Ice fans! Last week we lost Sharron Davies after she ignored the advice of the verable Messrs Torvill and Dean. We hope her shoulder is recovering Only 7 skating couples remain – and with most of the weaker competition eliminated at this point, will Emily Atack finally fall foul of the public vote.
But first, this week’s Hollywatch – she’s wearing a glamorous frock as usual, but it looks like the dress has slipped down about four inches from where it should be. Not that I’m complaining, ladies and gentlemen, I’m a big supporter of Holly’s cleavage…
The show is opened by a beautiful routine by Torvill and Dean with music provided by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Katherine Jenkins. They’re joined by the professional skaters waving flowing white flags.
Scoreboard Hayley Tamaddon and Daniel Whiston – 25.5 Daniella Westbrook and Matthew Gonzalez – 22.0 Danny Young and...
But first, this week’s Hollywatch – she’s wearing a glamorous frock as usual, but it looks like the dress has slipped down about four inches from where it should be. Not that I’m complaining, ladies and gentlemen, I’m a big supporter of Holly’s cleavage…
The show is opened by a beautiful routine by Torvill and Dean with music provided by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Katherine Jenkins. They’re joined by the professional skaters waving flowing white flags.
Scoreboard Hayley Tamaddon and Daniel Whiston – 25.5 Daniella Westbrook and Matthew Gonzalez – 22.0 Danny Young and...
- 2/28/2010
- by Gerard McGarry
- Unreality
Karen Barber has admitted that Jason Gardiner's criticism on Dancing On Ice can "go a bit too far". Gardiner sparked over 400 complaints to Ofcom earlier in this series after comparing Sharron Davies to "faecal matter", although the regulator later cleared his comments. Speaking to The People, Barber explained that she can find Gardiner's remarks about the contestants "offensive". "I understand criticism, but it shouldn't be too personal," she said. "And it shouldn't be offensive. There's a line and sometimes it gets crossed, especially by Jason. Jason totally believes in what he says and does, and I do too. I guess you could say I feel like the viewer may feel - that things go a bit too (more)...
- 2/28/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Dancing On Ice coach and judge Karen Barber has spoken out in defence of her colleague Jason Gardiner. Jason has faced criticism in recent weeks for his caustic comments and for comparing Sharron Davies to faecal matter but Karen insists that he is essential to th ITV judging panel.
She said:
“Jason and I have done every series together, including the two that we did in Australia. So it’s good. He brings an extra special quality to the panel and it wouldn’t be the same without him. It’s only his opinion. I might like one thing and he might like something else.
“There’s no right or wrong, it’s just what we think at that moment.
“Jason is obviously very qualified at what he does. And if you break down what he says there’s a lot of truth in his criticism.
“He’s very constructive...
She said:
“Jason and I have done every series together, including the two that we did in Australia. So it’s good. He brings an extra special quality to the panel and it wouldn’t be the same without him. It’s only his opinion. I might like one thing and he might like something else.
“There’s no right or wrong, it’s just what we think at that moment.
“Jason is obviously very qualified at what he does. And if you break down what he says there’s a lot of truth in his criticism.
“He’s very constructive...
- 2/28/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Emily Atack and Danny Young have become the bookmakers' favourites to exit Dancing On Ice this weekend. Young only scored 17 points from the judges last week and has already been in two skate-offs. Inbetweeners actress Atack was in last week's skate-off with Sharron Davies and has always been near the bottom of the scoreboard. Paddy Power have listed ex-Coronation Street (more)...
- 2/26/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Sharron Davies claims the 'Dancing On Ice' crew avoid Jason Gardiner because he is so nasty. The former Olympic swimmer hit back at the Australian panellist - who branded her a ''rude brat diva'' after she changed the music for her routine on Sunday (21.02.10), blasting his frosty demeanour. Sharron - who lost in the skate-off on Sunday - said: ''He is someone who makes a living being rude to people, he has to live with that. ''But he doesn't mix with anyone off camera, because people have that view of him. ''He doesn't go to the bar and he doesn't talk to ..
- 2/23/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Sharron Davies has backed EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook to win Dancing On Ice. The former Gladiators star, who was voted off the ITV1 reality show last week, revealed that she had struck up a close friendship with Westbrook, who is a fellow mother. "I'm really good friends with Danniella, my money is on her to go on and win the whole thing," Davies told Digital Spy. "I think I clicked with Danniella because she's the person (more)...
- 2/23/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Sharron Davies has insisted that she was not "disrespecting" Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean on Sunday's Dancing On Ice. Judge Jason Gardiner described Davies as a "spoilt brat" after she changed the routine that the ice-skating mentors gave her to perform. The Australian choreographer argued that Davies's change of music was the result of her being a "diva". Speaking to Digital Spy yesterday, Davies said that she didn't mean to offend Torvill and Dean, claiming that she had to change routine because of a shoulder injury. "I really hope that Jayne and Chris don't think I was disrespecting them. I have nothing but admiration for all their work," she said. (more)...
- 2/23/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner has slammed former contestant Sharron Davies and claimed that he was appalled by her treatment of Torvill and Dean on last week’s show.
The former Olympic swimmer refused to skate to the up-tempo piece of music which Chris and Jayne had chosen for her and instead insisted on choosing her own, slower paced track. As Sharron was voted off the show, Jason stormed off set and refused to even shake hands with the woman he once branded as ‘faecal matter.’
Jason told The Sun:
“I was appalled by her disrespect to Torvill and Dean. I cannot believe they allowed it.
“What she did has never happened before in the history of Dancing On Ice.”
“I just find her a disgrace. Her very actions snubbed them both (Torvill and Dean) and made a mockery of what they do and how hard they work.
“They...
The former Olympic swimmer refused to skate to the up-tempo piece of music which Chris and Jayne had chosen for her and instead insisted on choosing her own, slower paced track. As Sharron was voted off the show, Jason stormed off set and refused to even shake hands with the woman he once branded as ‘faecal matter.’
Jason told The Sun:
“I was appalled by her disrespect to Torvill and Dean. I cannot believe they allowed it.
“What she did has never happened before in the history of Dancing On Ice.”
“I just find her a disgrace. Her very actions snubbed them both (Torvill and Dean) and made a mockery of what they do and how hard they work.
“They...
- 2/23/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Sharron Davies has said that Jason Gardiner's behaviour on last night's Dancing On Ice was "childish". The Australian choreographer walked off the show's set after Davies was eliminated rather than staying behind to commiserate with the former Olympic swimmer and her professional partner Pavel Aubrecht. He claimed that he did not want to speak to Davies because she went against show mentors Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's wishes for her routine this week. "I walked off because I'm not two faced. Sharron disrespected Torvill and Dean who work so hard," he wrote on Twitter. Speaking about Gardiner's actions, Davies told Digital Spy: "That was up to him. If he wants to be that childish, it's up to him, to be honest with you. I have to say that I won't miss him. "I found it so strange that he (more)...
- 2/22/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Coleen Nolan has said that she thinks Dancing On Ice is now a three-way battle. The TV presenter and former contestant claimed that Danniella Westbrook, Hayley Tamaddon and Gary Lucy were her tips to triumph on the ITV1 show. "For me the show is now a race between Hayley, Gary and Danniella," she told The Mirror. "I get excited each week about seeing Hayley skate. She always thrills and Danniella is up there with her. And now that Gary is showing more emotion, he's a major contender. He's so gorgeous to watch." Speaking about Sharron Davies's (more)...
- 2/22/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Sharron Davies has been voted off 'Dancing On Ice'. The former Olympic swimmer and her partner Pavel Aubrecht lost out in the skate-off after 'Inbetweeners' actress Emily Atack and professional skater Fred Palasack were given unanimous backing from the five judges. The result came after the injury-prone star was branded a ''rude brat'' by outspoken judge Jason Garner after the athlete had earlier rejected a fast-paced song chosen by mentors Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean in favour of a low-tempo number she felt more comfortable with. Posting on twitter before the show, Jason - who previously described the swimmer's performances as like ''watching faecal ..
- 2/22/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Dancing On Ice host Phillip Schofield has accused Sharron Davies of causing a 'frosty' atmosphere on the set of the skating show. In yesterday's round of the ITV1 competition, viewers were told that Davies had changed her routine because she was unhappy with the one given to her by show mentors Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. Davies, who was last night voted off the programme, said that she had made the decision because she felt unable to perform a fast dance due to injuries she sustained during (more)...
- 2/22/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jason Gardiner has branded former Dancing On Ice contestant Sharron Davies a "rude brat". The former Olympic swimmer was voted off the show last night after a unanimous vote by the judges. However, Gardiner complained about Davies on his Twitter page during the programme. "Finally Sharron's true colours came thru," he wrote. "I am appalled at her disrespect towards Jayne [Torvill] & Chris (more)...
- 2/22/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Sharron Davies has become the latest celebrity to be voted off ITV’s Dancing On Ice.
This week Chris Dean and Jayne Torvill wanted Sharron to attack a more upbeat number but after a day of rehearsals she put her foot down and changed her song to the slower ‘Stay’ by Shakespeare Sister. We can’t help but wonder if Sharron’s decision not to follow Chris and Jayne’s advice, led to her eventual downfall on the show. Emma Bunton certainly wasn’t happy with her lack of drive.
Tonight the former Olympian swimmer found herself in the bottom two against Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack. In the skate off Emily skated to Alexandra Burke’s ‘Bad Boys’ and once again looked way too much like a good girl for it to be believable. However she didn’t stumble, or lose track of her routine so the judges unanimously saved...
This week Chris Dean and Jayne Torvill wanted Sharron to attack a more upbeat number but after a day of rehearsals she put her foot down and changed her song to the slower ‘Stay’ by Shakespeare Sister. We can’t help but wonder if Sharron’s decision not to follow Chris and Jayne’s advice, led to her eventual downfall on the show. Emma Bunton certainly wasn’t happy with her lack of drive.
Tonight the former Olympian swimmer found herself in the bottom two against Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack. In the skate off Emily skated to Alexandra Burke’s ‘Bad Boys’ and once again looked way too much like a good girl for it to be believable. However she didn’t stumble, or lose track of her routine so the judges unanimously saved...
- 2/21/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Sharron Davies has become the seventh celebrity to be voted off this series of Dancing On Ice. After the judges' scores and the viewers' votes had been added together, the swimmer and her professional partner Pavel Aubrecht found themselves in the skate-off alongside Emily Atack and Fred Palascak. Both couples then had to repeat their routines in an attempt to persuade judges Karen Barber, Nicky Slater, Jason Gardiner, Emma Bunton and Angela Rippon to keep them in the competition. Bunton, Slater and Rippon all decided to save Atack, meaning that Davies had to leave the show. Barber and Gardiner then also revealed that they would have kept Atack in the competition. After hearing the decision, Davies said: "I have (more)...
- 2/21/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s Dancing On Ice show. After an amazing Valentine’s Day episode last week, we’re more than a little bit excited to see what’s on the show this week!
Hayley Tamaddon topped the scoreboard last week, but will Gary Lucy, Daniella Westbrook or Kieron Richardson catch up with her?
And on Hollywatch this week, Ms Willoughby is wearing what looks like a bodice with a dress tacked on. Very sexy. And Torvill and Dean give another effortlessly graceful opening to the show. Tonight’s guest judge – in case you care – is former newsreader Angela Rippon.
Scoreboard
Tonight’s judges scores are as follows:
Hayley Tamaddon and Daniel Whiston – 26.0 Daniella Westbrook and Matthew Gonzalez – 24.0 Gary Lucy and Maria Filippov – 22.5 Kieron Richardson and Brianne Delcourt – 19.5 Mikey Graham and Melanie Lambert – 18.5 Emily Atack and Fred Palascak – 17.5 Danny Young and Frankie Poultney – 17.0 Sharron Davies and...
Hayley Tamaddon topped the scoreboard last week, but will Gary Lucy, Daniella Westbrook or Kieron Richardson catch up with her?
And on Hollywatch this week, Ms Willoughby is wearing what looks like a bodice with a dress tacked on. Very sexy. And Torvill and Dean give another effortlessly graceful opening to the show. Tonight’s guest judge – in case you care – is former newsreader Angela Rippon.
Scoreboard
Tonight’s judges scores are as follows:
Hayley Tamaddon and Daniel Whiston – 26.0 Daniella Westbrook and Matthew Gonzalez – 24.0 Gary Lucy and Maria Filippov – 22.5 Kieron Richardson and Brianne Delcourt – 19.5 Mikey Graham and Melanie Lambert – 18.5 Emily Atack and Fred Palascak – 17.5 Danny Young and Frankie Poultney – 17.0 Sharron Davies and...
- 2/21/2010
- by Gerard McGarry
- Unreality
Jason Gardiner has claimed that Dancing On Ice contestant Sharron Davies is "devoid of charisma". The Australian reality TV judge said that he hoped the former Olympic swimmer would be the next celebrity to be axed from the show. "She is the next I want to see leave. Sharron is devoid of charisma on the ice," he told The Sun. "It's so painful to watch her. There is no redeeming quality in her performance." Gardiner also admitted that he was frustrated by actor Gary Lucy's performances (more)...
- 2/16/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Somehow, in a bid to make the Sunday-evening-eating monster that is Dancing On Ice even more unpalatable, ITV have chosen to hire Michael Ball to replace Robin Cousins. The five-person judging team was overloaded anyway – I’d have been happy to have a four-person panel and more of Jason Gardiner’s classic spiteful comments!
Anyway, we’re covering Dancing On Ice live tonight – this post will have judge’s comments, a scoreboard and some of my own commentary on each act. Enjoy! And leave loads of comments!
Scoreboard
Judges scores for tonight’s show are as follows:
Hayley Tamaddon and Daniel Whiston – 26.0 Gary Lucy and Maria Filippov – 21.0 Daniella Westbrook and Matthew Gonzalez – 20.0 Kieron Richardson and Brianne Delcourt – 19.5 Mikey Graham and Melanie Lambert – 18.5 Danny Young and Frankie Poultney – 17.0 Sharron Davies and Pavel Aubrecht – 15.0 Emily Atack and Fred Palascak – 13.5 Hilary Jones and Alexandra Schauman – 12.0 Commentary
Torvill and Dean do a fantastic opening...
Anyway, we’re covering Dancing On Ice live tonight – this post will have judge’s comments, a scoreboard and some of my own commentary on each act. Enjoy! And leave loads of comments!
Scoreboard
Judges scores for tonight’s show are as follows:
Hayley Tamaddon and Daniel Whiston – 26.0 Gary Lucy and Maria Filippov – 21.0 Daniella Westbrook and Matthew Gonzalez – 20.0 Kieron Richardson and Brianne Delcourt – 19.5 Mikey Graham and Melanie Lambert – 18.5 Danny Young and Frankie Poultney – 17.0 Sharron Davies and Pavel Aubrecht – 15.0 Emily Atack and Fred Palascak – 13.5 Hilary Jones and Alexandra Schauman – 12.0 Commentary
Torvill and Dean do a fantastic opening...
- 2/14/2010
- by Administrator
- Unreality
Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner has lashed out at audience members for booing him on last week’s live show.
Although Jason tried to be less critical of the skaters last week, fans had not forgiven him for comparing Sharron Davies to ‘faecal matter’ the week before.
He wrote on his official Twitter page: “The booing was Ott and rude tonight.
“Normally it doesn’t bother me but the idiots in the audience made it impossible for me to critique.
“Booing after I’ve commented is fine but before I’ve said anything is just ignorant and boring.”
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Although Jason tried to be less critical of the skaters last week, fans had not forgiven him for comparing Sharron Davies to ‘faecal matter’ the week before.
He wrote on his official Twitter page: “The booing was Ott and rude tonight.
“Normally it doesn’t bother me but the idiots in the audience made it impossible for me to critique.
“Booing after I’ve commented is fine but before I’ve said anything is just ignorant and boring.”
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- 2/10/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Former Dancing On Ice contestant Bobby Davro has said that ITV would be “mad” to get rid of Jason Gardiner and revealed that he is much nicer man in real life, than he is on the show.
Speaking about Jason comparing Sharron Davies to ‘faecal matter’ Bobby told The Daily Star:
“I was there when Jason made those comments and I must admit that even I thought they were a bit harsh.”
“But that’s his role in the whole production that is Dancing On Ice.
“If you treat it as one big panto then Karen [Barber] would be the fairy godmother, Emma [Bunton] the princess and then you’ve got handsome princes Gary Lucy and Kieron Richardson in the contest. Jason would be the Wicked Queen or villain of the piece.
“Every good panto needs a baddie and he’s it. Off camera, he’s actually really nice. I have no...
Speaking about Jason comparing Sharron Davies to ‘faecal matter’ Bobby told The Daily Star:
“I was there when Jason made those comments and I must admit that even I thought they were a bit harsh.”
“But that’s his role in the whole production that is Dancing On Ice.
“If you treat it as one big panto then Karen [Barber] would be the fairy godmother, Emma [Bunton] the princess and then you’ve got handsome princes Gary Lucy and Kieron Richardson in the contest. Jason would be the Wicked Queen or villain of the piece.
“Every good panto needs a baddie and he’s it. Off camera, he’s actually really nice. I have no...
- 2/9/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Comic Bobby Davro has said that ITV would be "mad" to get rid of Jason Gardiner from Dancing On Ice. The former EastEnders actor, 50, said that Gardiner was a "panto baddie", who was pleasant to work with off screen. Last week, Sharron Davies, Tana Ramsay and viewers complained that Australian choreographer was getting too personal with his critiques. "I was there when Jason made those comments and I must admit that even I thought they were a bit harsh," he told the Daily Star. "But that's his role in the whole production that (more)...
- 2/9/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Sharron Davies's ex-husband Derek Redmond has said that Jason Gardiner should step down from his judging role on Dancing On Ice. Gardiner's comments about Davies have attracted criticism and he has already apologised on the show and later on This Morning. Former Olympic sprinter Redmond told People: "He publicly humiliated Sharron and was totally out of order. He's a bully boy who likes upsetting people. But enough is enough. "The least he can do is make a public apology to her live in TV - and he needs to show some sincerity. And if he was a big man he would step down. He needs to go. "He should say sorry to Sharron after she's danced (more)...
- 2/8/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Only ten celebs left on Dancing On Ice to show us how good – or bad – they’ve become at skating since the series started. Torvill and Dean work their usual magic to a version of Use Somebody sung by Pixie Lott. It’s almost unfair having two champions come along and set a high standard of skating, then throwing the unfortunate and often uncoordinated celebrities on to follow them. But we love it.
Tonight’s required element is a ‘pair spin’ where both skaters revolve on the ice – they must do two revolutions with one leg raised, which looks like an elegant move, if it can be done correctly! Phillip Schofield introduces the judges – making a subtle reference to the tabloid storm that Jason Gardiner caused last week when he likened Olympic swimmer Sharon Davies to fecal matter. All eyes will be on the white-toothed one to see if he repeats that performance tonight,...
Tonight’s required element is a ‘pair spin’ where both skaters revolve on the ice – they must do two revolutions with one leg raised, which looks like an elegant move, if it can be done correctly! Phillip Schofield introduces the judges – making a subtle reference to the tabloid storm that Jason Gardiner caused last week when he likened Olympic swimmer Sharon Davies to fecal matter. All eyes will be on the white-toothed one to see if he repeats that performance tonight,...
- 2/7/2010
- by Administrator
- Unreality
Gary Lucy has defended outspoken Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner. Gardiner sparked complaints last week when he compared Sharron Davies's outfit to "faecal matter". However, Lucy has now backed the judge, adding that he has helped contestants to improve. "Jason has been great to me," he told The People. "He is an expert in his field and I take all of his comments on board. I value and listen to his opinion." Lucy continued: "I would (more)...
- 2/7/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
The ex boyfriend of Dancing On Ice contestant Sharron Davies has asked that Jason Gardiner issue a public apology to her on tonight’s live show.
ITV have already forced Jason to issue a statement apologising for comparing Sharron to ‘faecal matter’ after she skated last week, but the olympic sprinter Derek Redmond doesn’t think that goes far enough.
Redmond told The News Of The World: “He publicly humiliated Sharron and was totally out of order.
“He’s a bully boy who likes upsetting people. But enough is enough.
“The least he can do is make a public apology to her live in TV – and he needs to show some sincerity.
“And if he was a big man he would step down. He needs to go.”
Derek added: “He should say sorry to Sharron after she’s danced and before the panel’s comments.
“He’s qualified to give...
ITV have already forced Jason to issue a statement apologising for comparing Sharron to ‘faecal matter’ after she skated last week, but the olympic sprinter Derek Redmond doesn’t think that goes far enough.
Redmond told The News Of The World: “He publicly humiliated Sharron and was totally out of order.
“He’s a bully boy who likes upsetting people. But enough is enough.
“The least he can do is make a public apology to her live in TV – and he needs to show some sincerity.
“And if he was a big man he would step down. He needs to go.”
Derek added: “He should say sorry to Sharron after she’s danced and before the panel’s comments.
“He’s qualified to give...
- 2/7/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Sharron Davies has reportedly been named as the bookies' favourite to get booted off Dancing On Ice tomorrow. The Olympian is priced at 7/4, followed by Emily Atack at 3/1, according to The Mirror. William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said: "On paper Sharron looks certain to get the boot but the judges are ganging up on her, which could mean the public will get right behind her." Judge Jason Gardiner was (more)...
- 2/6/2010
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
Jason Gardiner has revealed that director Tom Ford backed his comments about Sharron Davies on Dancing On Ice. Writing on Twitter, Gardiner said that he had met the Single Man director at his latest film premiere at the Curzon Mayfair. Speaking about his controversial remarks to swimmer Davies, he added: "To my surprise Tom Ford actually thought it was spot on and hilarious. Guess its all (more)...
- 2/4/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Sharron Davies has hit back at 'Dancing On Ice' judge Jason Gardiner, suggesting he shouldn't be allowed to foster children. The former Olympic swimmer - who was described as looking like ''faecal matter'' by the panellist on Sunday night's show (31.01.10) - reckons the comments were too strong, and Jason has no respect for her children, who were hurt by the comment. She said: ''To describe me in the way he did when I have two children, as I had already mentioned after his tree comment last week, this is probably what bothers me the most. ''His answer to that was, 'Get ..
- 2/4/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner has been blasted by the media and public over nasty comments he made to Sharron Davies on last week’s show.
After the Olympic swimmer completed her routine, Jason said she looked “like faecal matter that won’t flush. It goes around and around but doesn’t go anywhere”.
Speaking to The Mirror Sharron admitted that she has no sympathy for Jason this week and thinks he deserves the bashing he’s got.
She said: “Jason’s taken a battering in the media and on websites, and I can’t say I’m too sorry.
“We’re taking part in a family entertainment programme. Surely that’s not the place for crude and unconstructive comments?
“Even by his standards he has taken his role of pantomime villain too far and now just seems determined to shock. We expect criticism from judges and are willing to listen.
After the Olympic swimmer completed her routine, Jason said she looked “like faecal matter that won’t flush. It goes around and around but doesn’t go anywhere”.
Speaking to The Mirror Sharron admitted that she has no sympathy for Jason this week and thinks he deserves the bashing he’s got.
She said: “Jason’s taken a battering in the media and on websites, and I can’t say I’m too sorry.
“We’re taking part in a family entertainment programme. Surely that’s not the place for crude and unconstructive comments?
“Even by his standards he has taken his role of pantomime villain too far and now just seems determined to shock. We expect criticism from judges and are willing to listen.
- 2/4/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Sharron Davies has slammed Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner as "vindictive" and an "attention seeker". Gardiner compared Davies's outfit last week to "faecal matter" and has previously likened her physique to a tree. Following complaints from viewers and online forums, the Australian choreographer issued a statement apologising to the Olympic swimmer and repeated it during an appearance on This Morning. Speaking about the public response, Davies told The Mirror: "Jason's taken a battering in the media and on websites, and I can't say I'm too sorry. "We're taking part in a family entertainment programme. Surely that's not the place for crude and unconstructive comments? Even by his standards he has taken his role of (more)...
- 2/4/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Jason Gardiner has repeated his Dancing On Ice apology on This Morning. The Australian judge issued a statement yesterday apologising for his comments on the ITV1 skating show about celebrity Sharron Davies. Gardiner appeared on This Morning today in his usual fashion slot, but requested that he could say something to camera beforehand. "My comments on Dancing On Ice about Sharron Davies have apparently offended Sharron and some viewers and for this I am truly sorry," he said. "It was only intended (more)...
- 2/2/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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