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Graziadaily
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Strictly 2025: Who Is Alex Kingston And What's Her Link To Ralph Fiennes
Alex Kingston will be shimmying into sequins and fake tan as she vies for Glitterball glory, after it's been announced that her next role is as a contestant on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The star of Doctor Who and ER said, 'Aaaaagghhh!!!!!!' as the news was announced on The One Show. Alex joins Dani Dyer, Gladiators star Nitro, former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, who have been confirmed for the 2025 line-up of BBC's dance competition so far. Alex has made no secret of her love for Strictly, saying in 2019, 'Sarah Hadland [who took part in 2024] and I talked about how much we'd like to do Strictly. Then I discovered she's a trained ballet dancer. So, I can't do it on a season when she is on it!' Ahead of the show's launch in September, here's everything to know about Alex… Alex Kingston ©for Pragnell Alex Kingston is an award-winning actress and star of stage and screen. Alex was born on 11 March 1963, making her 62 years old. Alex is best known for playing Dr Elizabeth Corday in medical drama series ER throughout the mid-90s and the Noughties. She's also recognised for portraying the Time Lord's companion River Song in Doctor Who. Other notable roles include Moll Flanders in The Fortunes And Misfortunes Of Moll Flanders, Dinah Lance in superhero drama series Arrow, Sarah Bishop in A Discovery Of Witches and Mrs Bennet in ITV period-drama Lost In Austen. Alex is married to TV producer and documentary maker Jonathan Stamp, who she wed in Italy in 2015. She has been married twice before: to actor Ralph Fiennes and to German journalist Florian Haertel, with whom she shares daughter Salome, 24. Alex Kingston and Ralph Fiennes ©Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Alex and Ralph met while they were both students at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and were together for ten years before they married in 1993. 'We were like strangers, very fragile,' she said. 'His mother was dying and somehow we thought the wedding was going to heal everything. But that was crazy, of course,' she said. Their relationship came to an end two years later when Ralph, then 32, had an affair with his Hamlet co-star Francesca Annis – who was 18 years his senior and played his on-stage mother. He left Alex in 1996, and they divorced the following year. She said that the split left her devastated. 'I was feeling worthless, that I would never find anyone else as good as my husband, which is ridiculous, but I had so little self-esteem,' she said. 'Divorce is awful but it is also something I don't regret happening to me because it has shaped who I am now.' Time has helped her heal. 'I feel no connection to him… It's been so long, I can't quite believe I was ever married to him,' Alex said in 2012. Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who enjoys watching everything from Love Island and Race Across The World to real-life crime shows and thrillers.
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 celebrity contestants confirmed
Get set to shimmy on your sofa as Strictly Come Dancing returns to iPlayer and BBC One in autumn 2025. Expect unforgettable group routines, world class music acts, theme weeks and of course the much-anticipated annual trip to the iconic and much-loved Tower Ballroom in Blackpool! More: Strictly Come Dancing 2025 - find out everything you need to know about the new series Meet the new Professional Dancers joining the Strictly family in 2025 Watch Strictly Come Dancing on BBC iPlayer and add to your Watchlist But who's dancing for the Strictly 2025 Glitterball? It's time to meet the official Strictly Come Dancing celebrity line-up... Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka Nitro Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators. Learn more about Harry Dani Dyer
Edinburgh Live
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up update as BBC show legend speaks out
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The countdown for Strictly Come Dancing has officially begun as rumoured celebrities have begun circulating online. The BBC show usually airs in September, but the line-up of contestants often drops a month before, meaning fans will not have long to find out who will be competing for the Glitterball. Currently, Vicky Pattison, Paul C Brunson, Helen Flanagan, and Ashley Cain have been speculated about, although nothing has been confirmed. During Wednesday's instalment of Good Morning Britain, former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips touched on some of the names people are suggesting could be seen taking to the dancefloor. ITV host Susanna Reid said: "What do you think, the son of the Queen, Tom Parker Bowles, potentially might be part of the Strictly line-up?" (Image: David M. Benett/for Fortnum & Mason) Arlene replied: "I think, today royalty doesn't quite have the reverence that it had, so we think of Tom Parker Bowles as just someone who cooks, I think, and is fabulous. "You don't really connect him to royalty, and he'll just be on there, if he's on, working like everybody else, to try to win." Susanna added that apparently Queen Camilla is a huge fan of the long-running BBC dance show. (Image: Getty Images) She commented: "Of course, I suppose what the producers are hoping is that she will be a family member who comes and sits in the front row with the King!" Arlene said: "Of course! They would love it, everyone would love it. They'd come along and watch Strictly, I mean anybody who is anybody watches Strictly anyway, this will just elevate it that little bit more." The 82-year-old was a judge on the BBC show from when it first began in 2004 until benign replaced in 2008. (Image: ITV) However, she revealed that fans of the programme continue to approach her and praise her appearance on the show, getting her mixed up with Shirley Ballas. She said: "I cannot tell you how many times I'll get on an aeroplane and they say, 'Oh welcome. I love you Shirley'. No, I'm not. I was there, yeah that happens." Although no confirmed date has been set for Strictly Come Dancing, it's expected to air in autumn. Good Morning Britain is available to watch on ITVX.
Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly star shares heartbreaking tribute to family member as she announces their death
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STRICTLY Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has announced the sad news that her beloved grandfather has died. The ballroom star, 36, who won the last series of the BBC competition with comedian Chris McCausland, shared the devastating news today. 4 Dianne Buswell has shared the sad news that her grandfather has passed away Credit: Instagram/Dianne Buswell 4 The Strictly champion surprised her 'pops' with a visit recently Credit: Instagram/Dianne Buswell 4 The 99-year-old was chuffed to see his granddaughter shortly after her Glitterball win Credit: Instagram/Dianne Buswell Dianne took to her Instagram with recent clips of her reuniting with her granddad following her successful stint on the show. In one heartwarming moment, Dianne surprised her grandad with a special visit in Australia. The 99-year-old was chuffed to see his granddaughter and called her a "champion" after her Glitterball win, as they held hands and swung them side-to-side. Sharing her heartbreak, Dianne wrote: "Rest in peace pop, you were 99 years young. Thank you for all the stories and I just know you will be up there dancing with Nan already." Dianne's fellow Strictly pals were quick to share messages of support. Nancy Xu wrote: " Sending you all the love," with a string of purple heart emojis. Pro dancer Michelle Tsiak posted: "I'm so sorry for your loss Di. Sending you and your family all my love." Vito Coppola shared a red heart and prayer emoji in the comment section. The sad loss comes just a weeks after Dianne's grandmother died. In March she shared a montage of clips with her late nan and wrote: "Rest in peace nan. Love you very much. I'm so grateful I was home to say goodbye to such a special lady in my life. Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne reveals show's two new pro dancers have been signed up after Gio and Graziano's sackings "Now go be with pop he has been patiently waiting for you." Dianne has been open about her family and their health battles - including her dad's battle with cancer. In April 2024, she shared the happy news that her father Mark has finished chemotherapy in Australia after 12 rounds of treatment. She wrote at the time: "To my daddy you did it 6 months later and 12 rounds done. 'I am so so PROUD of you it's been a tough road but you have always done it with a smile and a thumbs up. I know you were scared and I know it was not easy but you have done it.' She continued: 'I wish so much I could be there right now and just cuddle you,' she penned. 'You're my hero and you have made me realise we all have so much more strength then we think. 'And to my beautiful mum who has not left your side and been the best support system ever thank you. Us kids are so lucky to have you both we love you so much. 'Now we need to book that trip in back to UK for the both of you.' Dianne first appeared on Dancing with the Stars in Australia in 2015. She then joined Strictly Come Dancing in the UK in 2017.
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly star shares heartbreaking tribute to family member as she announces their death
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has announced the sad news that her beloved grandfather has died. The ballroom star, 36, who won the last series of the BBC competition with comedian news today. Advertisement 4 Dianne Buswell has shared the sad news that her grandfather has passed away Credit: Instagram/Dianne Buswell 4 The Strictly champion surprised her 'pops' with a visit recently Credit: Instagram/Dianne Buswell 4 The 99-year-old was chuffed to see his granddaughter shortly after her Glitterball win Credit: Instagram/Dianne Buswell In one heartwarming moment, Dianne surprised her grandad with a special visit in The 99-year-old was chuffed to see his granddaughter and called her a "champion" after her Glitterball win, as they held hands and swung them side-to-side. Sharing her heartbreak, Dianne wrote: "Rest in peace pop, you were 99 years young. Thank you for all the stories and I just know you will be up there dancing with Nan already." Advertisement READ MORE ON DIANNE BUSWELL Dianne's fellow Strictly pals were quick to share messages of support. emojis . Pro dancer Michelle Tsiak posted: "I'm so sorry for your loss Di. Sending you and your family all my love." Vito Coppola shared a red heart and prayer emoji in the comment section. Advertisement Most read in News TV The sad loss comes just a weeks after Dianne's grandmother died. In March she shared a montage of clips with her late nan and wrote: "Rest in peace nan. Love you very much. I'm so grateful I was home to say goodbye to such a special lady in my life. Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne reveals show's two new pro dancers have been signed up after Gio and Graziano's sackings "Now go be with pop he has been patiently waiting for you." Dianne has been open about her family and their health battles - including her dad's battle with cancer. Advertisement In April 2024, she shared the happy news that her father Mark has finished chemotherapy in Australia after 12 rounds of treatment. She wrote at the time: "To my daddy you did it 6 months later and 12 rounds done. 'I am so so PROUD of you it's been a tough road but you have always done it with a smile and a thumbs up. I know you were scared and I know it was not easy but you have done it.' She continued: 'I wish so much I could be there right now and just cuddle you,' she penned. 'You're my hero and you have made me realise we all have so much more strength then we think. Advertisement 'And to my beautiful mum who has not left your side and been the best support system ever thank you. Us kids are so lucky to have you both we love you so much. 'Now we need to book that trip in back to UK for the both of you.' Dianne first appeared on Dancing with the Stars in Australia in 2015. She then joined Strictly Come Dancing in the UK in 2017. 4 Dianne won the last series of the BBC competition with comedian Chris McCausland Credit: PA Advertisement
