Seamus Lyte, the UK agent to the late Carrie Fisher, has died at his home in Los Angeles of glioblastoma. He was 54.
The founder and Managing Partner of Seamus Lyte Management passed away peacefully last week with his husband of ten years, Andrew Wishart, by his side.
His death followed a three-year battle with glioblastoma, a fast-growing and highly-aggressive form of brain cancer, according to Lyte’s friend, Independent Talent Group agent Laura Hill.
Lyte’s career spanned 25 years, during which he built a unique roster of clients including Star Wars actor Fisher, British meteorologist Siân Lloyd, actor and presenter Christopher Biggins, couturier David Emanuel and TV host and radio DJ Tyler West.
Hill said: “Seamus will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. His legacy as a talented and highly respected entertainment professional will continue to inspire and bring joy to those who remember him.”
Lyte had...
The founder and Managing Partner of Seamus Lyte Management passed away peacefully last week with his husband of ten years, Andrew Wishart, by his side.
His death followed a three-year battle with glioblastoma, a fast-growing and highly-aggressive form of brain cancer, according to Lyte’s friend, Independent Talent Group agent Laura Hill.
Lyte’s career spanned 25 years, during which he built a unique roster of clients including Star Wars actor Fisher, British meteorologist Siân Lloyd, actor and presenter Christopher Biggins, couturier David Emanuel and TV host and radio DJ Tyler West.
Hill said: “Seamus will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. His legacy as a talented and highly respected entertainment professional will continue to inspire and bring joy to those who remember him.”
Lyte had...
- 12/20/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
On Monday, October 16, 2023, at 6:00 Pm on BBC Two, “Richard Osman’s House of Games” returns with Season 7, Episode 16, titled “Week 4.” In this episode, celebrity contestants Myra DuBois, Charlie Hedges, Bonnie Langford, and Tyler West gather to participate in a series of quiz rounds handpicked by the show’s host, Richard Osman.
The format of “Richard Osman’s House of Games” involves daily quiz rounds where contestants compete to earn points. A quick-fire round determines the daily winner, and the scores are accumulated over the course of the week.
Viewers can expect a friendly but competitive atmosphere as the celebrity contestants put their knowledge and quiz skills to the test. The show offers a fun and engaging way to challenge the participants’ general knowledge and quick thinking.
Tune in to witness the entertaining quiz rounds and discover which celebrity contestant emerges as the daily winner on “Richard Osman’s House of Games” this Monday evening on BBC Two.
The format of “Richard Osman’s House of Games” involves daily quiz rounds where contestants compete to earn points. A quick-fire round determines the daily winner, and the scores are accumulated over the course of the week.
Viewers can expect a friendly but competitive atmosphere as the celebrity contestants put their knowledge and quiz skills to the test. The show offers a fun and engaging way to challenge the participants’ general knowledge and quick thinking.
Tune in to witness the entertaining quiz rounds and discover which celebrity contestant emerges as the daily winner on “Richard Osman’s House of Games” this Monday evening on BBC Two.
- 10/10/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Kym Marsh will not compete in the next episode of Strictly Come Dancing after testing positive for Covid.
In a statement released by the BBC on Tuesday (22 November), the broadcaster announced that the former Coronation Street actor and her professional partner Graziano Di Prima will be absent from Saturday’s (26 November) show.
“Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19,” the message begins. “As a result, Kym and Graziano will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
“Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week.”
A spokesperson confirmed to The Independent that the programme is set to continue as usual, meaning that one couple will still leave the competition after a public vote.
Including Marsh and Di Prima, there are seven couples remaining in the current season.
The most recent celebrity to leave the competition was Tyler West and his professional partner,...
In a statement released by the BBC on Tuesday (22 November), the broadcaster announced that the former Coronation Street actor and her professional partner Graziano Di Prima will be absent from Saturday’s (26 November) show.
“Kym Marsh has tested positive for Covid-19,” the message begins. “As a result, Kym and Graziano will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
“Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week.”
A spokesperson confirmed to The Independent that the programme is set to continue as usual, meaning that one couple will still leave the competition after a public vote.
Including Marsh and Di Prima, there are seven couples remaining in the current season.
The most recent celebrity to leave the competition was Tyler West and his professional partner,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Tyler West has become the eighth contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
Saturday (19 November) night’s show saw the final eight couples compete on the Tower Ballroom stage as the dance competition returned to Blackpool for the first time in three years.
Fleur East topped the leaderboard with a perfect score of 40, but it was close at the top and in the middle, with three couples all receiving 35 points. You can see the full leaderboard here.
During Sunday (20 November) night’s results show, Tyler West and his partner Dianne Buswell and Molly Rainford and her partner Carlos Gu found themselves in the dance-off, having both scored 35.
After dancing again, the judges agreed that both couples had danced better in their second performances.
Craig Revel Horwood said: “Wow, both couples danced so much better, they really did. Tyler, incredible hips, this time round, amazing. Molly, lighter, brighter, much more precise. I...
Saturday (19 November) night’s show saw the final eight couples compete on the Tower Ballroom stage as the dance competition returned to Blackpool for the first time in three years.
Fleur East topped the leaderboard with a perfect score of 40, but it was close at the top and in the middle, with three couples all receiving 35 points. You can see the full leaderboard here.
During Sunday (20 November) night’s results show, Tyler West and his partner Dianne Buswell and Molly Rainford and her partner Carlos Gu found themselves in the dance-off, having both scored 35.
After dancing again, the judges agreed that both couples had danced better in their second performances.
Craig Revel Horwood said: “Wow, both couples danced so much better, they really did. Tyler, incredible hips, this time round, amazing. Molly, lighter, brighter, much more precise. I...
- 11/20/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed who she thinks will win the 2022 series.
The EastEnders actor is the reigning Strictly champ, having won the Glitterball Trophy in 2021 with partner Giovanni Pernice.
Ayling-Ellis, who is deaf, wowed the judges and audiences throughout the competition, but was best known for her Couple’s Choice routine to “Symphony” by Clean Bandit.
During the performance, the pair danced a stretch of the routine in total silence, to recreate Ayling-Ellis’s experience of dancing without being able to hear the music for the audience.
Appearing on This Morning on Wednesday (16 November), Ayling-Ellis recalled her experience on the show and admitted that she “can’t believe it’s been one year”.
“Everyone still remembers it, everyone still knows that dance,” the 27-year-old said.
“It does send out a powerful message, but I want to carry on with the work. That’s what’s most important to manage.
The EastEnders actor is the reigning Strictly champ, having won the Glitterball Trophy in 2021 with partner Giovanni Pernice.
Ayling-Ellis, who is deaf, wowed the judges and audiences throughout the competition, but was best known for her Couple’s Choice routine to “Symphony” by Clean Bandit.
During the performance, the pair danced a stretch of the routine in total silence, to recreate Ayling-Ellis’s experience of dancing without being able to hear the music for the audience.
Appearing on This Morning on Wednesday (16 November), Ayling-Ellis recalled her experience on the show and admitted that she “can’t believe it’s been one year”.
“Everyone still remembers it, everyone still knows that dance,” the 27-year-old said.
“It does send out a powerful message, but I want to carry on with the work. That’s what’s most important to manage.
- 11/19/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Motsi Mabuse was made ‘upset’ by her mum’s critiques of her judging on Strictly Come Dancing, her sister Oti has said.
The South African dancer joined the Strictly judging panel in 2019, the same year that Oti lifted the Glitterball Trophy for the first time with partner Kelvin Fletcher.
Oti won again the following year with comedian Bill Bailey, but was eliminated fifth the following year with Ugo Monye.
Appearing on Saturday (19 November) night’s episode ofThe Jonathan Ross Show, dancer Oti – who joined the show in – described how her mum wasn’t impressed watching Motsi criticise Oti on screen.
“The first two years were great, Bill [Bailey] was amazing,” she said. “The last one it didn’t go so well. When [my mum] was like, ‘What is going on? Who are these people? Who are these judges? What do they know?
“Motsi was like, ‘Mum, what are you talking about?’ Motsi said,...
The South African dancer joined the Strictly judging panel in 2019, the same year that Oti lifted the Glitterball Trophy for the first time with partner Kelvin Fletcher.
Oti won again the following year with comedian Bill Bailey, but was eliminated fifth the following year with Ugo Monye.
Appearing on Saturday (19 November) night’s episode ofThe Jonathan Ross Show, dancer Oti – who joined the show in – described how her mum wasn’t impressed watching Motsi criticise Oti on screen.
“The first two years were great, Bill [Bailey] was amazing,” she said. “The last one it didn’t go so well. When [my mum] was like, ‘What is going on? Who are these people? Who are these judges? What do they know?
“Motsi was like, ‘Mum, what are you talking about?’ Motsi said,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Tony Adams has addressed his exit from Strictly Come Dancing.
The former Arsenal football player and his professional partner Katya Jones became the seventh couple to leave the BBC reality competition after he made the decision to withdraw due to a hamstring injury.
The pair performed a jive on Saturday night (12 November), which landed them in the bottom two.
They were set to face Tyler West and Diane Buswell, but the Dance Off did not go ahead with presenter Tess Daley explaining that Adams had decided to withdraw “due to an injury sustained on Saturday night”.
Speaking alongside Jones on the Strictly spin off show It Takes Two, Adams said: "It’s been getting tough the past couple of weeks.
“I had a bit of a hammy last week, went out and danced, then on Thursday pointing my toe down, bit of retraction, that’s not done in football, you know,...
The former Arsenal football player and his professional partner Katya Jones became the seventh couple to leave the BBC reality competition after he made the decision to withdraw due to a hamstring injury.
The pair performed a jive on Saturday night (12 November), which landed them in the bottom two.
They were set to face Tyler West and Diane Buswell, but the Dance Off did not go ahead with presenter Tess Daley explaining that Adams had decided to withdraw “due to an injury sustained on Saturday night”.
Speaking alongside Jones on the Strictly spin off show It Takes Two, Adams said: "It’s been getting tough the past couple of weeks.
“I had a bit of a hammy last week, went out and danced, then on Thursday pointing my toe down, bit of retraction, that’s not done in football, you know,...
- 11/15/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Katya Jones has shared a touching tribute to Tony Adams after he quit Strictly Come Dancing.
The retired footballer became the seventh contestant to leave the BBC series after sustaining an injury during Saturday night’s episode (12 November).
Adams was set to perform again in the dance-off against TV presenter Tyler West, but decided to “withdraw from the competition”, meaning West automatically went through to the next round.
The former England and Arsenal pro was considered this year’s “joke” contestant, but has been praised by his dance partner for signing up to the show to spread awareness of mental health.
Jones wrote on Twitter on Sunday (13 November): “Oh @TonyAdams! You came into this show to deliver an important message. By throwing yourself into this wild experience, totally surrendering to it, by showing up every single day and doing your absolute best – you connected and resonated with so many people at homes.
The retired footballer became the seventh contestant to leave the BBC series after sustaining an injury during Saturday night’s episode (12 November).
Adams was set to perform again in the dance-off against TV presenter Tyler West, but decided to “withdraw from the competition”, meaning West automatically went through to the next round.
The former England and Arsenal pro was considered this year’s “joke” contestant, but has been praised by his dance partner for signing up to the show to spread awareness of mental health.
Jones wrote on Twitter on Sunday (13 November): “Oh @TonyAdams! You came into this show to deliver an important message. By throwing yourself into this wild experience, totally surrendering to it, by showing up every single day and doing your absolute best – you connected and resonated with so many people at homes.
- 11/14/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Tony Adams has become the seventh contestant to leave Strictly Come Dancing after making the decision to quit the show.
As a result, the dance off did not go ahead and Tyler West has gone through to the next stage, which will be filmed in Blackpool next Saturday (19 November).
Strictly host Tess Daly explained: “Due to an injury sustained on Saturday night [12 November], Tony is unable to take part in the dance off and has decided to withdraw from the competition.”
Adams’s last dance with professional partner Katya Jones was the Jive, with a routine that included a series of very entertaining roly-polies, which sent the crowd went absolutely wild. The performance earned the pair 24 points.
Head judge Shirley Ballas said: “Tony, from the very first moment you stepped foot on the floor with your tango, to the last moment and the last kick, you have given us 100 per cent of your heart.
As a result, the dance off did not go ahead and Tyler West has gone through to the next stage, which will be filmed in Blackpool next Saturday (19 November).
Strictly host Tess Daly explained: “Due to an injury sustained on Saturday night [12 November], Tony is unable to take part in the dance off and has decided to withdraw from the competition.”
Adams’s last dance with professional partner Katya Jones was the Jive, with a routine that included a series of very entertaining roly-polies, which sent the crowd went absolutely wild. The performance earned the pair 24 points.
Head judge Shirley Ballas said: “Tony, from the very first moment you stepped foot on the floor with your tango, to the last moment and the last kick, you have given us 100 per cent of your heart.
- 11/13/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is in full flow, with this year’s celebrity contestants continuing to battle it out to win the Glitter Ball trophy.
The latest episode was broadcast on Saturday (5 November), and saw some favourites stumble for the first time.
During the episode, Ellie Taylor apologised to her professional partner Johannes Radebe after receiving “cruel” judges’ comments for their performance.
This week, Hamza Yassin, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton impressed the judges, while Ellie Taylor and Tyler West were forced to deal with some harsh feedback.
See all the scores below...
Week six leaderboard
1. Hamza Yassin and Jowita PrzystaÅ.
2. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
3. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
4. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
5. Fleur East and Vito Coppola
6. Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
7. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
8. Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
9. Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
10. Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Read More
Ian Hislop...
The latest episode was broadcast on Saturday (5 November), and saw some favourites stumble for the first time.
During the episode, Ellie Taylor apologised to her professional partner Johannes Radebe after receiving “cruel” judges’ comments for their performance.
This week, Hamza Yassin, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton impressed the judges, while Ellie Taylor and Tyler West were forced to deal with some harsh feedback.
See all the scores below...
Week six leaderboard
1. Hamza Yassin and Jowita PrzystaÅ.
2. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
3. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
4. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
5. Fleur East and Vito Coppola
6. Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
7. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
8. Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
9. Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
10. Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Read More
Ian Hislop...
- 11/7/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is in full flow, with this year’s celebrity contestants continuing to battle it out to win the Glitter Ball trophy.
The latest episode was broadcast on Saturday (5 November), and saw some favourites stumble for the first time.
During the episode, Ellie Taylor apologised to her professional partner Johannes Radebe after receiving “cruel” judges’ comments for their performance.
This week, Hamza Yassin, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton impressed the judges, while Ellie Taylor and Tyler West were forced to deal with some harsh feedback.
See all the scores below...
Week six leaderboard
1. Hamza Yassin and Jowita PrzystaÅ.
2. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
3. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
4. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
5. Fleur East and Vito Coppola
6. Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
7. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
8. Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
9. Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
10. Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Read More
Ian Hislop...
The latest episode was broadcast on Saturday (5 November), and saw some favourites stumble for the first time.
During the episode, Ellie Taylor apologised to her professional partner Johannes Radebe after receiving “cruel” judges’ comments for their performance.
This week, Hamza Yassin, Kym Marsh and Helen Skelton impressed the judges, while Ellie Taylor and Tyler West were forced to deal with some harsh feedback.
See all the scores below...
Week six leaderboard
1. Hamza Yassin and Jowita PrzystaÅ.
2. Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
3. Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
4. Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
5. Fleur East and Vito Coppola
6. Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
7. Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
8. Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
9. Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
10. Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Read More
Ian Hislop...
- 11/6/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing will be booted from its usual Saturday night spot during the 2022 World Cup.
The dance competition series is broadcast live on Saturday nights, with the pre-recorded results show airing on Sundays.
However, with the World Cup kicking off in Qatar at the end of November, the Strictly quarter and semi finals will be moved from their usual spot.
The quarter final will now take place on Friday 2 December, while the semi final will be on Sunday 11 December.
The final will still take place on Saturday 17 December as planned.
A Strictly spokesperson confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
Saturday (29 October) night’s episode of Strictly was a Halloween special and saw Tyler West and Ellie Taylor top the leaderboard with 35 points each.
James Bye was at the...
The dance competition series is broadcast live on Saturday nights, with the pre-recorded results show airing on Sundays.
However, with the World Cup kicking off in Qatar at the end of November, the Strictly quarter and semi finals will be moved from their usual spot.
The quarter final will now take place on Friday 2 December, while the semi final will be on Sunday 11 December.
The final will still take place on Saturday 17 December as planned.
A Strictly spokesperson confirmed to The Independent: “Strictly Come Dancing will continue to bring glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
Saturday (29 October) night’s episode of Strictly was a Halloween special and saw Tyler West and Ellie Taylor top the leaderboard with 35 points each.
James Bye was at the...
- 10/31/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing is set to pay tribute to the BBC’s 100 years this weekend.
The main show on Saturday (22 October) will see each couple dance to a theme tune to a BBC show, or a song heavily featured on the broadcast network.
This will mark the first time that Strictly has based its entire week’s theme on the corporation.
The episode will begin with a group number that will show the Strictly professionals and judges gate crash some of the BBC’s best-known shows.
With several of this year’s celebrity contenders being stars of BBC shows, this week’s theme will feature some of them dancing to the songs that have been a large part of their careers.
James Bye, who plays Martin Fowler in EastEnders, will dance the foxtrot with Amy Dowden to the soap’s theme tune.
Wildlife presenter and cameraman Hamza Yassin, who achieved...
The main show on Saturday (22 October) will see each couple dance to a theme tune to a BBC show, or a song heavily featured on the broadcast network.
This will mark the first time that Strictly has based its entire week’s theme on the corporation.
The episode will begin with a group number that will show the Strictly professionals and judges gate crash some of the BBC’s best-known shows.
With several of this year’s celebrity contenders being stars of BBC shows, this week’s theme will feature some of them dancing to the songs that have been a large part of their careers.
James Bye, who plays Martin Fowler in EastEnders, will dance the foxtrot with Amy Dowden to the soap’s theme tune.
Wildlife presenter and cameraman Hamza Yassin, who achieved...
- 10/17/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Flashdance star Jennifer Beals has given Jayde Adams’ Strictly Come Dancing performance from Movie Week her seal of approval.
During Saturday (8 October) night’s cinema-themed special, the stand-up comedian performed a Cha Cha Cha to Irene Cara’s “What A Feeling” from the Eighties classic.
Dressed in black leotards and legwarmers, Adams and her partner Karen Hauer received their highest mark of the series so far for the dance. You can find the full week three leaderboard here.
On social media, viewers shared their love for the performance, with one fan writing: “The positive messaging that you are sending out to women (& men) of all shapes and sizes is off the charts. You are what will be the memory of Strictly ‘22. Awesome!”
Replying to Adams on Twitter, Beals wrote: “Bravissima!”, along with an emoji of a bouquet of flowers.
In response, Adams tweeted: “I stared at this for about 10 mins,...
During Saturday (8 October) night’s cinema-themed special, the stand-up comedian performed a Cha Cha Cha to Irene Cara’s “What A Feeling” from the Eighties classic.
Dressed in black leotards and legwarmers, Adams and her partner Karen Hauer received their highest mark of the series so far for the dance. You can find the full week three leaderboard here.
On social media, viewers shared their love for the performance, with one fan writing: “The positive messaging that you are sending out to women (& men) of all shapes and sizes is off the charts. You are what will be the memory of Strictly ‘22. Awesome!”
Replying to Adams on Twitter, Beals wrote: “Bravissima!”, along with an emoji of a bouquet of flowers.
In response, Adams tweeted: “I stared at this for about 10 mins,...
- 10/10/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing viewers are expressing shock after a results leak spoiled who leaves in tonight’s show.
The BBC competition’s results show is always pre-recorded following the main episode on a Saturday, with the identity of the departing celebrity kept secret until the time of broadcast.
However, the results are occasionally revealed in advance by people who like to ruin the surprise for long-time viewers. The Independent will not be revealing the eliminated contestant here.
The latest departure has outraged fans, who either sought out the spoiler or accidentally saw it online.
“No spoilers I promise but if the dance off and result is true, then colour me shocked and disappointed one person wrote.
Another added: “Just read the #strictlyspoiler and it’s a shocker!!!!!! Twitter is going to be amazing tomorrow night!!”
One viewer blamed “dodgy and unfair scoring” for this week’s result.
Last night’s episode,...
The BBC competition’s results show is always pre-recorded following the main episode on a Saturday, with the identity of the departing celebrity kept secret until the time of broadcast.
However, the results are occasionally revealed in advance by people who like to ruin the surprise for long-time viewers. The Independent will not be revealing the eliminated contestant here.
The latest departure has outraged fans, who either sought out the spoiler or accidentally saw it online.
“No spoilers I promise but if the dance off and result is true, then colour me shocked and disappointed one person wrote.
Another added: “Just read the #strictlyspoiler and it’s a shocker!!!!!! Twitter is going to be amazing tomorrow night!!”
One viewer blamed “dodgy and unfair scoring” for this week’s result.
Last night’s episode,...
- 10/10/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens, with a new batch of contestants learning the art of ballroom dancing for the first time.
The BBC competition series returned on Saturday (24 September), with 15 celebrities hitting the dance floor with their pro partners for the first time.
It was a night of varying dance abilities, with Will Mellor and Hamza Yassin sharing the top spot on the leaderboard with an impressive 34 out of 40 marks each.
Tony Adams, meanwhile, is currently at the bottom end with just 15 poionts for his Arsenal-themed tango.
However, everything could still change during Saturday (1 October) night’s show, as the scores from last week will be added to the marks gained by the contestants for their second dances.
The new leaderboard will then be combined with the public votes, with the bottom two couples facing the dreaded dance off and the first couple leaving the competition.
The BBC competition series returned on Saturday (24 September), with 15 celebrities hitting the dance floor with their pro partners for the first time.
It was a night of varying dance abilities, with Will Mellor and Hamza Yassin sharing the top spot on the leaderboard with an impressive 34 out of 40 marks each.
Tony Adams, meanwhile, is currently at the bottom end with just 15 poionts for his Arsenal-themed tango.
However, everything could still change during Saturday (1 October) night’s show, as the scores from last week will be added to the marks gained by the contestants for their second dances.
The new leaderboard will then be combined with the public votes, with the bottom two couples facing the dreaded dance off and the first couple leaving the competition.
- 9/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Shirley Ballas found herself in “a bit of a muddle” during the first Strictly Come Dancing live show.
The new series kicked off on Saturday (24 September) as all 15 couples danced together for the first time.
You can find out about all the couples competing on Strictly 2022 here.
Second to dance were Kiss FM DJ Tyler West and his professional partner Dianne Buswell, who performed the American Smooth to “Falling” by Harry Styles.
The couple received a mixed reception from the judges, but were praised by head judge Ballas, who said that West “just put [Buswell] in the most beautiful space” and gave them a standing ovation.
She also said that the couple created a “beautiful” atmosphere.
When it came to the scoring, however, Ballas could be seen reaching around under her table for her paddle.
“I’m putting up a seven,” she said, despite the score on the screen read as a six.
The new series kicked off on Saturday (24 September) as all 15 couples danced together for the first time.
You can find out about all the couples competing on Strictly 2022 here.
Second to dance were Kiss FM DJ Tyler West and his professional partner Dianne Buswell, who performed the American Smooth to “Falling” by Harry Styles.
The couple received a mixed reception from the judges, but were praised by head judge Ballas, who said that West “just put [Buswell] in the most beautiful space” and gave them a standing ovation.
She also said that the couple created a “beautiful” atmosphere.
When it came to the scoring, however, Ballas could be seen reaching around under her table for her paddle.
“I’m putting up a seven,” she said, despite the score on the screen read as a six.
- 9/25/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Shirley Ballas found herself in “a bit of a muddle” during the first Strictly Come Dancing live show.
The new series kicked off on Saturday (24 September) as all 15 couples danced together for the first time.
You can find out about all the couples competing on Strictly 2022 here.
Second to dance were Kiss FM DJ Tyler West and his professional partner Dianne Buswell, who performed the American Smooth to “Falling” by Harry Styles.
The couple received a mixed reception from the judges, but were praised by head judge Ballas, who said that West “just put [Buswell] in the most beautiful space” and gave them a standing ovation.
She also said that the couple created a “beautiful” atmosphere.
When it came to the scoring, however, Ballas could be seen reaching around under her table for her paddle.
“I’m putting up a seven,” she said, despite the score on the screen read as a six.
The new series kicked off on Saturday (24 September) as all 15 couples danced together for the first time.
You can find out about all the couples competing on Strictly 2022 here.
Second to dance were Kiss FM DJ Tyler West and his professional partner Dianne Buswell, who performed the American Smooth to “Falling” by Harry Styles.
The couple received a mixed reception from the judges, but were praised by head judge Ballas, who said that West “just put [Buswell] in the most beautiful space” and gave them a standing ovation.
She also said that the couple created a “beautiful” atmosphere.
When it came to the scoring, however, Ballas could be seen reaching around under her table for her paddle.
“I’m putting up a seven,” she said, despite the score on the screen read as a six.
- 9/24/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The partnerships for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 have been revealed.
The reality competition series returned to our screens on Friday (23 September) night, with a launch show in which the celebrity contestants learnt which professional dancers they would be coupled up with.
The celebrities also performed together in a group number.
The first Strictly live show will take place on Saturday (24 September), with all 15 couples hitting the dance floor for their first routines.
Meet your Strictly Come Dancing couples below...
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
Paralympic medallist Ellie Simmonds will be dancing with Nikita Kuzmin. You can find out more about her here.
Kuzman made his Strictly debut in 2021, when he was partnered with Tilly Ramsay.
Asked by Tess Daley what it meant to represent people with dwarfism on Strictly, Simmonds said: “It means everything, to represent not just dwarfism but disability in general, for me to go out of my comfort...
The reality competition series returned to our screens on Friday (23 September) night, with a launch show in which the celebrity contestants learnt which professional dancers they would be coupled up with.
The celebrities also performed together in a group number.
The first Strictly live show will take place on Saturday (24 September), with all 15 couples hitting the dance floor for their first routines.
Meet your Strictly Come Dancing couples below...
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
Paralympic medallist Ellie Simmonds will be dancing with Nikita Kuzmin. You can find out more about her here.
Kuzman made his Strictly debut in 2021, when he was partnered with Tilly Ramsay.
Asked by Tess Daley what it meant to represent people with dwarfism on Strictly, Simmonds said: “It means everything, to represent not just dwarfism but disability in general, for me to go out of my comfort...
- 9/24/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens for a landmark 20th series.
In August, the hit BBC reality show unveiled its new roster of contestants for 2022, including TV presenters, athletes, and pop stars.
You can check out the full lineup here.
Among the contestants competing for the Glitterball trophy this year is Tyler West.
But who is West, and what has he said about appearing on Strictly?
West is a presenter, DJ and radio host, best known for hosting the Weekday Afternoons slot on Kiss.
He started out in children’s TV, with a number of gigs on Cbbc. More recently, the 26-year-old has hosted Flat Out Fabulous and The MTV Movie Show.
Speaking ahead of his appearance on Strictly, he commented: “I am So gassed to be joining the Strictly family! As I started writing this I already got cramp. It’s going to be one crazy incredible...
In August, the hit BBC reality show unveiled its new roster of contestants for 2022, including TV presenters, athletes, and pop stars.
You can check out the full lineup here.
Among the contestants competing for the Glitterball trophy this year is Tyler West.
But who is West, and what has he said about appearing on Strictly?
West is a presenter, DJ and radio host, best known for hosting the Weekday Afternoons slot on Kiss.
He started out in children’s TV, with a number of gigs on Cbbc. More recently, the 26-year-old has hosted Flat Out Fabulous and The MTV Movie Show.
Speaking ahead of his appearance on Strictly, he commented: “I am So gassed to be joining the Strictly family! As I started writing this I already got cramp. It’s going to be one crazy incredible...
- 9/23/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing has announced its 2022 line-up in full, from presenter Helen Skelton to singer-songwriter Fleur East.
This year, the BBC show returns for its 20th anniversary series, presented once again by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
The first line-up announcements were made on 4 August, with more names revealed every day for the subsequent two weeks.
The 2022 roster includes actors, musicians, comedians and a Paralympian.
Meet them all below....
Will Mellor
Mellor is best known for his roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Broadchurch.
His other credits include Hollyoaks, Line of Duty, and, most recently, ITV soap Coronation Street, in which he played Harvey Gaskell.
Speaking about his participation, Mellor said: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be...
This year, the BBC show returns for its 20th anniversary series, presented once again by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
The first line-up announcements were made on 4 August, with more names revealed every day for the subsequent two weeks.
The 2022 roster includes actors, musicians, comedians and a Paralympian.
Meet them all below....
Will Mellor
Mellor is best known for his roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Broadchurch.
His other credits include Hollyoaks, Line of Duty, and, most recently, ITV soap Coronation Street, in which he played Harvey Gaskell.
Speaking about his participation, Mellor said: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be...
- 9/23/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Strictly Come Dancing has announced its 2022 line-up in full, from presenter Helen Skelton to singer-songwriter Fleur East.
This year, the BBC series returns for its 20th anniversary series, presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
The first line-up announcements were made on 4 August, with more names revealed every day for the subsequent two weeks.
The 2022 roster includes actors, musicians, comedians and a Paralympian.
Meet them all below....
Will Mellor
Mellor is best known for his roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Broadchurch.
His other credits include Hollyoaks, Line of Duty, and, most recently, ITV soap Coronation Street, in which he played Harvey Gaskell.
Speaking about his participation, Mellor said: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge...
This year, the BBC series returns for its 20th anniversary series, presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
The first line-up announcements were made on 4 August, with more names revealed every day for the subsequent two weeks.
The 2022 roster includes actors, musicians, comedians and a Paralympian.
Meet them all below....
Will Mellor
Mellor is best known for his roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Broadchurch.
His other credits include Hollyoaks, Line of Duty, and, most recently, ITV soap Coronation Street, in which he played Harvey Gaskell.
Speaking about his participation, Mellor said: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge...
- 8/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
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