Strictly Come Dancing 2021 news – Shirley Ballas comes to Tilly Ramsay's defence after radio host calls her 'chubby'
SHIRLEY Ballas has come to the defence of contestant Tilly Ramsay after a radio host called her a "chubby little thing".
Ramsay, daughter of TV chef Gordon, hit out at LBC's Steve Allen for the comments calling them "a step too far".
Writing on Instagram the Strictly judge said: “My darling, having been through this myself I hear you. To me you are beautiful just as you are.”
And Shirley's fellow Mosti Mabuse has now demanded the DJ who made the comments publicly says sorry.
“This is body shaming,” she said. “Shameful. Tilly deserves a genuine apology.”
Read our Strictly Come Dancing live blog below for the latest updates…
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'It's thrilling'
STRICTLY star AJ Odudu says her sexy routines with pro partner Kai Widdrington are packed with romance.
The pair have set tongues wagging with their sizzling chemistry on the dancefloor and Kai was even heard saying "I love you" after their sensational movie week dance.
And TV presenter AJ, 33, credits Kai, 26, with helping her unleash her sexy side.
She said: "Right, So Kai has not only been teaching me how to dance but he's been teaching me how to act. There's a lot of passion, there's a lot of chemistry, there's a lot of romance, it's thrilling!
"And in practice I could not look at Kai without bursting out into laughter. But now hopefully come Saturday night, I'm going to look at him eye to eye, look in love and it's going to be amazing. But it is awkward!"
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Fix row
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are once again up in arms as they claim contestants favoured by the judges are being “over-marked”.
On Saturday, Tilly Ramsay and her dance partner Nikita Kuzmin wowed the judges with their dramatic Paso Doble.
Despite the judges’ praise, viewers at home were left annoyed and claimed the young chef was “over-marked” on Twitter.
“So they think that was equal to Tilly…. F**k right off….Adam and Katya were way better. Just shows how over-marked Tilly was. #strictly,” a viewer shared.
Another wrote: “Tilly was over-marked but she has been for the past three weeks. They really want their money’s worth out of her!”
A third viewer commented: “I really think Tilly is being over-marked.”
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‘Sometimes people walk into your life at the right time’
Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has said pro partner Nadiya Bychkova came into his life “at the right time”.
The 44-year-old newsreader gushed about working with the stunning dancer champ, 32, saying she has become “part of the family”.
The dancing pair appeared on Lorraine this morning.
Lorraine couldn’t help but comment on their friendship and Dan explained: “Sometimes people just walk into your life at the right time, don’t they?
“I think that is how we both feel about this dancing relationship.
“Nadiya has become a big part of our family. She comes round for dinner, we go out together as a family, but also we are encouraging each other, having a proper laugh in training and I think we are learning a lot from each other.”
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Giovanni ‘didn’t want to settle down’
STRICTLY dancer Giovanni Pernice ended his relationship with Maura Higgins because he wasn’t ready to settle down.
But The Sun can reveal Maura was left blindsided by the split and is “utterly heartbroken”.
A source said: “Maura didn’t see this coming and is finding it very difficult to come to terms with. She genuinely thought Gio was the one.”
It is believed Giovanni admitted he’d become concerned the pair’s “crazy suitcase lives” meant they weren’t able to see enough of each other.
“Gio is working 24/7 on Strictly and Maura is flying here, there and everywhere with modelling,” the source explained.
The source added: “That’s why Gio decided to end things. They have crazy suitcase lives which makes it hard to be in a relationship.
“He adores Maura and had hoped they could remain friends – but that doesn’t look likely.”
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Finding love… again
Popstar HRVY has found love again with another soap star – just months after his split from EastEnders’ Maisie Smith.
The singer, real name Harvey Cantwell, 22, is dating Emmerdale actress Mimi Slinger.
Pals told The Sun they met at the National Television Awards last month and are “head-over-heels”.
A source said: “HRVY and Mimi are completely loved up.
“After HRVY performed at the NTAs he met Mimi and they hit it off.
“They started talking over social media and it all went from there.
“Things are pretty serious between them. They both know each other’s families and their friends have met.
“HRVY and Mimi have a real connection and those around them think they could go the distance because of what a good match they are.”
Read more here.
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Strictly feud mystery
THEY were rumoured to be more than just friends off the dance floor – but now Strictly’s Ranvir Singh and Giovanni Pernice appear to be feuding.
Good Morning Britain star Ranvir, 44, has unfollowed her former dance partner on Instagram – and refused to support him in the latest series.
It’s sparked confusion – especially after they danced a sensual Argentine tango, which ended with their lips almost touching.
Read more here.
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Rylan reassures fans he is 'good'
Rylan Clark has sent an emotional message to fans, assuring them he was "good".
It comes after The Sun revealed the Strictly: It Takes Two star was urged to take a year off work after breaking down during his BBC Radio 2 show.
The breakdown happened a few weeks after Rylan returned to work following an extended break to deal with the end of his marriage to Dan Neal, 42.
To reassure fans he was fine, Rylan took to Twitter to give them an update on his mental health.
"Couple of news stories today. Be assured, I'm good," he started.
"I wasn't, but I am now x."
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Katya Jones’ friends beg her not to fall victim to Curse
PALS of Strictly love cheat Katya Jones have begged her: “Don’t do it again.”
The Russian dancer and Olympic hero Adam Peaty sparked a frenzy of speculation after they appeared close to kissing at the end of Saturday’s tango.
Friends fear a repeat of the 2018 fallout when she was caught snogging show partner Seann Walsh.
Katya was told by a pal backstage after the tango: “Don’t let yourself down by getting too close to a partner again. Please don’t put yourself in this position.”
Katya and Olympic swimming hero Adam appeared close to kissing at the end of their performance in Saturday’s prime-time BBC show.
The sexy dancefloor scene shocked friends into telling Katya, 32, not to risk a romantic disaster with Adam.
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Adam admitted he could ‘see how the Strictly curse happens’ weeks before ‘near-kiss’
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Adam Peaty said he understood why the show’s famous curse happened – weeks before his ‘near kiss’ with Katya Jones.
The pair produced a sizzling Argentine Tango on Saturday night that had some viewers convinced the Olympic swimmer came close to smooching his pro partner.
Adam previously said that he could see how a romance could easily blossom on the BBC One show behind-the-scenes.
Speaking to The Times earlier this month, Adam showed off some of his moves that he’d been learning.
He said: “My hips are here, hers are here, and then we do this…”
Motioning a sensual pelvis gyration, he added: “You get close. I can see how it happens.”
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Strictly Come Cooking
TILLY Ramsay is turning the tables on dance partner Nikita Kuzmin – by teaching him to cook.
Tilly, the 19-year-old daughter of chef Gordon, has been sharing recipes with the Ukrainian dancer, 23, and showing him how to make some of her favourite dishes.
A source told The Sun: “Tilly and Nikita are great mates – on and off the show. When they are not training they are often hanging out together and Nikita has been round for dinner with Tilly and the Ramsays more than once.
“He loves his food but because he has spent so much of his life on the dancefloor he’s never had the time to really practice cooking. Tilly has therefore been giving him some tips and sharing some recipes.
“Tilly’s mum and dad, Gordon and Tana, are also big fans of Nikita. They think he’s a great guy and love the job he’s doing teaching Tilly to dance.”
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‘Sometimes people walk into your life at the right time’
Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has said pro partner Nadiya Bychkova came into his life “at the right time”.
The 44-year-old newsreader gushed about working with the stunning dancer champ, 32, saying she has become “part of the family”.
The dancing pair appeared on Lorraine this morning.
Lorraine couldn’t help but comment on their friendship and Dan explained: “Sometimes people just walk into your life at the right time, don’t they?
“I think that is how we both feel about this dancing relationship.
“Nadiya has become a big part of our family. She comes round for dinner, we go out together as a family, but also we are encouraging each other, having a proper laugh in training and I think we are learning a lot from each other.”
- Milica Cosic
Strictly feud mystery
THEY were rumoured to be more than just friends off the dance floor – but now Strictly’s Ranvir Singh and Giovanni Pernice appear to be feuding.
Good Morning Britain star Ranvir, 44, has unfollowed her former dance partner on Instagram – and refused to support him in the latest series.
It’s sparked confusion – especially after they danced a sensual Argentine tango, which ended with their lips almost touching.
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
The mysterious re-follow
MAURA Higgins has mysteriously re-followed her Strictly ex Giovanni Pernice after their sudden split.
The dancer, 31 – who is currently paired up with Rose Ayling-Ellis on the BBC One show – ended their four-month relationship two weeks ago because he wasn’t ready to settle down.
Maura, 30, has been left "devastated" by the decision.
She quickly deleted all traces of their romance off her Instagram and unfollowed the Italian hunk too.
But now she seems to have re-followed Giovanni on the social media platform.
The Irish beauty unfollowed the dancer when they split Credit: instagram - Milica Cosic
Finding love… again
Popstar HRVY has found love again with another soap star – just months after his split from EastEnders’ Maisie Smith.
The singer, real name Harvey Cantwell, 22, is dating Emmerdale actress Mimi Slinger.
Pals told The Sun they met at the National Television Awards last month and are “head-over-heels”.
A source said: “HRVY and Mimi are completely loved up.
“After HRVY performed at the NTAs he met Mimi and they hit it off.
“They started talking over social media and it all went from there.
“Things are pretty serious between them. They both know each other’s families and their friends have met.
“HRVY and Mimi have a real connection and those around them think they could go the distance because of what a good match they are.”
Read more here.
- Milica Cosic
Giovanni ‘didn’t want to settle down’
STRICTLY dancer Giovanni Pernice ended his relationship with Maura Higgins because he wasn’t ready to settle down.
But The Sun can reveal Maura was left blindsided by the split and is “utterly heartbroken”.
A source said: “Maura didn’t see this coming and is finding it very difficult to come to terms with. She genuinely thought Gio was the one.”
It is believed Giovanni admitted he’d become concerned the pair’s “crazy suitcase lives” meant they weren’t able to see enough of each other.
“Gio is working 24/7 on Strictly and Maura is flying here, there and everywhere with modelling,” the source explained.
The source added: “That’s why Gio decided to end things. They have crazy suitcase lives which makes it hard to be in a relationship.
“He adores Maura and had hoped they could remain friends – but that doesn’t look likely.”
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Fix row
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are once again up in arms as they claim contestants favoured by the judges are being "over-marked".
On Saturday, Tilly Ramsay and her dance partner Nikita Kuzmin wowed the judges with their dramatic Paso Doble.
Despite the judges' praise, viewers at home were left annoyed and claimed the young chef was "over-marked" on Twitter.
"So they think that was equal to Tilly…. F**k right off….Adam and Katya were way better. Just shows how over-marked Tilly was. #strictly," a viewer shared.
Another wrote: "Tilly was over-marked but she has been for the past three weeks. They really want their money's worth out of her!"
A third viewer commented: "I really think Tilly is being over-marked."
Strictly fans have claimed couples are being 'over-marked'. Pictured Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin Credit: BBC - Milica Cosic
Adam admitted he could ‘see how the Strictly curse happens’ weeks before ‘near-kiss’
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Adam Peaty said he understood why the show’s famous curse happened – weeks before his ‘near kiss’ with Katya Jones.
The pair produced a sizzling Argentine Tango on Saturday night that had some viewers convinced the Olympic swimmer came close to smooching his pro partner.
Adam previously said that he could see how a romance could easily blossom on the BBC One show behind-the-scenes.
Speaking to The Times earlier this month, Adam showed off some of his moves that he’d been learning.
He said: “My hips are here, hers are here, and then we do this…”
Motioning a sensual pelvis gyration, he added: “You get close. I can see how it happens.”
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Peaty’s in trouble
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Adam Peaty’s girlfriend Eiri Munro has shared her shock reaction to him “nearly kissing” Katya Jones live on TV.
Viewers were left stunned last night when they spotted the 26-year-old Olympian seemingly pucker up and lean towards his professional dance partner at the end of their saucy routine.
Make-up free and dressed casually in a plain T-shirt with ungroomed hair, the artist pretended to cry in a TikTok video that began “watching your boyfriend almost kiss another woman live on TV”.
The crying intensifies as she throws her head back, adding: “Finding out 10 million people also watched it live”.
She did not add a caption to the video, but when a fan commented: “He better be sleeping in the pool tonight”, she commented: “Looool” and a crying with laughter emoji.
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Jamie Laing’s new dating show ‘sexier than Strictly’
Jamie Laing has promised his new BBC Three dating show I Like The Way U Move is sexier than Strictly Come Dancing, The Sun can reveal.
The series sees professional dancers team up with non-professionals as they compete to find the perfect partner on and off the floor.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun about the new series, host Jamie, 32, insisted that show’s line-up is “sexier” than Strictly Come Dancing.
He told us: “I think I’m pretty sexy and they’re sexier than me. That’s all I know!
“Listen if I went into that house and I was single, I’m sure I wouldn’t probably try and stop whatever it was I wanted to do.
“I think I would go for it. And that’s what’s amazing. When you throw a lot of young single people into a house together, especially in the period that we just had with this pandemic.
“There’s been no social connection, there’s been nothing at all, and coming out of that and doing something like this, it’s an amazing experience for them.”
Read more about the show here.
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Next Elimination Odds according to BetVictor
Judi Love appears to most at risk for elimination this weekend. Love was in the dance-off last week and has consistently had lower scores than other celebs.
- Judi Love 11/10
- Ugo Monye 7/4
BetVictor’s new odds
Sara Davies may have tangoed her way to the top of the leader board, but BetVictor‘s traders aren’t predicting her as the new favourite.
The favourites for Strictly Come Dancing
- Rose Ayling-Ellis 10/11
- John Whaite 3/1
- AJ Odudu 5/1
- Tom Fletcher 16/1
- Adam Peaty 20/1
- Sara Davies 25/1
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Falling for someone at work
STRICTLY’S Giovanni Pernice will be dancing to a romantic song about falling for someone at work with EastEnders Rose Ayling Ellis on this week’s show.
It comes after The Sun revealed the Strictly pro dancer and Love Island star Maura Higgins, 30, had split after four months of dating.
Giovanni, 31, and Rose will dance to Alicia Key’s emotional 2009 anthem Fallin’ on Saturday night.
The hit track tells the story of a woman who falls for someone at work.
It comes as fans have hailed the duo the ‘perfect pair’ after watching their chemistry on the flagship BBC1 show.
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Maura plans to move in with best friend Molly-Mae as she gets over Giovanni Pernice
MAURA Higgins is set to move in with her best friend Molly-Mae Hague following her shock split from Giovanni Pernice.
The Love Island star and Strictly dancer called it quits just days after moving in together – leaving Maura devastated.
The heartbroken 30-year-old has turned to her closest pal for support as she struggles to come to terms with the break up.
A source said: “Maura is really shocked by the break-up, especially because she had given up a lot to move in with him.
“She’ll be going to stay with Molly in Cheshire while she works out what to do next.
“Molly-Mae and Tommy are always there for her and have picked her back up after a split before, so are more than happy to have her to stay.”
Maura previously moved in with the Love Island couple after she split from Chris Taylor earlier this year.
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Adam Peaty rehearsals compared to ‘tedious swimming training’
Adam Peaty has said swimming training is “very tedious” but Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals can be “the most amazing 10 hours you’ve ever spent” if the song is right.
The Olympic swimmer is paired with professional dancer Katya Jones in the BBC competition.
After finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard last week, the 26-year-old made a comeback on Saturday night as the first Argentine tango of the series saw them placed joint second after a score of 32.
Peaty told Hello! magazine: “I have been swimming for nearly 17 years and I’m glad I’ve had this challenge.
“I’ve learnt so much about my body and my mental state from dancing. It’s so energetic and positive.
“You never know when your Strictly’s going to be over so I’ve made sure I enjoy it.
“Swimming is very tedious to train for but with dancing, if you get the right song, it can be the most amazing 10 hours you’ve ever spent. I love music."
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Giovanni DUMPED Maura two weeks ago
STRICTLY dancer Giovanni Pernice ended his relationship with Maura Higgins because he wasn’t ready to settle down.
But The Sun can reveal Maura was left blindsided by the split and is “utterly heartbroken”.
The Love Island star has since deleted all trace of the Italian from her social media telling pals she “has to move on”.
A source said: “Maura didn’t see this coming and is finding it very difficult to come to terms with. She genuinely thought Gio was the one.”
The pair are believed to have split two weeks ago after heart to heart talks.
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