Source: The Press Association Strictly Come Dancing’s Camilla Dallerup has said the show needs the age and experience of Arlene Phillips. Camilla told the Daily Mirror she will miss Arlene, 66, who has been replaced on the judging panel on the BBC show by 30-year-old Alesha Dixon. The Danish dancer, 35, said: “I have a [...]
It’s all official says the BBC, Darcey Bussell & Alesha Dixon join Strictly
Source: bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing Jay Hunt, Controller of BBC One, announced today that Alesha Dixon and Darcey Bussell will join Strictly Come Dancing for its glittering new series this autumn. The new series of Strictly will see Alesha Dixon join the panel of judges. As a star performer and past champion of the show, Alesha knows exactly [...]
Arlene Phillips backs new Strictly judge Alesha Dixon
AXED Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has backed her replacement Alesha Dixon. The 66-year-old choreographer’s departure from the BBC1 show after six series provoked accusations of ageism. She said: “Look, you know – it’s hard. “Alesha’s lovely and she’s a lovely dancer. What more can I say? “I’m passionate about dance and I was [...]
BBC denies ageism as Arlene Phillips shifted off Strictly Come Dancing
Arlene Phillips, 66, will make way for Alesha Dixon, 30, on Strictly Come Dancing, but take role on The One Show. The BBC was forced to deny renewed claims of ageism today after it confirmed that the 66-year-old Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips will be replaced by the 30-year-old singer Alesha Dixon for the [...]
Alesha versus Arlene; BBC age bias?
Source: Daily Mail/ Amanda Platell Picture the scene. BBC bosses haul in the 81-year- old Bruce Forsyth and say: ‘Thanks for making Strictly Come Dancing one of our most popular family entertainment shows ever, Brucie, but we’ve decided you’re passed it. ‘We’re replacing you with Peter Andre. He may not know much about dancing, but [...]
Arlene Phillips to be replaced by Alesha Dixon?
Strictly Come Dancing fans awoke today to shock news that Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips will not be returning to our screens in 2009 and may be replaced by former champion Alesha Dixon! I cannot believe this, I really love Arlene and the show just wouldn’t be the same without her. I know the [...]
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