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John Barnes wants a cuddle

Source: metro.co.uk John Barnes has revealed that he thinks the Strictly Come Dancing judges are softer on the girls so they don’t throw “diva tantrums”. The 43-year-old former footballer is competing against the likes of Kelly Brook, Letitia Dean and Matt Di Angelo on the hit BBC One ballroom dancing show. He said: “[The judges] [...]

Letitia looks sad…again

Poor Letitia Dean. After watching It Takes Two last night (Monday 16th October) I now feel well and truly sad for Letitia. I think she has lost all her confidence somewhere along the way and is struggling to get it back. It almost seemed like she was going to shed a tear or two on [...]

Kelly and Billy and Brendan oh my!

  The Sunday Mirror reports that Billy Zane could be a little bit worried about Kelly Brook getting close to lothario Brendan Cole! Apparently he was spotted spending in excess of £200 on sexy bras and pants in posh lingerie store Agent Provocateur in London’s Soho.

Gethin gets his work on

There was no rest for Gethin after Saturday – he was straight back in the training room learning this week’s dance. Gethin was noticeably quiet during the lesson with Camilla commenting, ‘You’re very serious when you learn something new aren’t you. You can cut the atmosphere with a knife.’ Talking about this week’s dance, Camilla [...]

Strictly Stroppy Gabby

Source: thesun.co.uk Stroppy Gabby Logan had to be comforted by her Mum when she did not top the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard. The sports presenter, 34, was devastated at coming fourth out of the seven girls — and infuriated by the judges’ comments. Arlene Philips told her and partner James Jordan: “The rumba should be [...]

Penny puts on a few pounds

Source: Now Magazine Penny Lancaster admits she’s actually gained weight as a result of the intense dance training she’s gone though for BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Penny, 36, thought the show would be a great way to shed the extra pregnancy pounds she’s not been able to shift – but that hasn’t proved the case. [...]