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Edinburgh Live
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly's Tom Fletcher remembers 'tough' aspect of show as he shares tribute
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 McFly's Tom Fletcher has opened up about his Strictly Come Dancing experience, praising his dance partner Amy Dowden. The 39-year-old pop star is currently championing a campaign to raise awareness of the declining bone strength and physical fitness in UK children, including a rise in conditions like rickets. In collaboration with Yoplait, the company behind Petits Filous and Frubes, Tom has helped reimagine the classic character Humpty Dumpty as a beacon of strength and resilience. While discussing the positive impact Yoplait has had on his family, including his wife Giovanna and their three children, Tom also reflected on his career achievements and personal health. (Image: (Image: Joe Pepler / SWNS)) During an exclusive chat with Daily Express, he reminisced about his 2021 stint on Strictly, saying: "I had a brilliant time! I mean, physically, it's the best shape I've been in my life. I wish I could go back! "I mean dancing every single day for months, it's a challenging work out on your body. I had a whole new respect for anyone who is a professional dancer, their bodies go through a lot." He continued to express his fondness for his dance partner, stating: "But I had an amazing partner, Amy Dowden, she was incredible and we had a brilliant friendship and were still very good friends, we talk all time." (Image: (Image: BBC)) Tom's dedication to BBC's Strictly was clear, even when he and his dance partner Amy had to take a break from the show in week two after testing positive for Covid, reports the Express. Despite this hiccup, Tom returned with a bang during Musicals Week, delivering an unforgettable performance inspired by Les Misérables. (Image: BBC) However, Tom's Strictly journey came to an end as he became the eighth celebrity to be eliminated after a dance-off against CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson. Reflecting on his time on the show, Tom expressed his appreciation, stating: "When you're doing it for someone, you don't want to let them down." With all other McFly members having won reality shows, Tom joked about "letting the side down" but also shared that he feels fortunate for the television opportunities they've all enjoyed. Strictly Come Dancing is available on BBC iPlayer
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Another celebrity leaves Dancing On Ice to miss out on next week's semi-finals
Former Traitors star Mollie Pearce has become the latest contestant to be eliminated from Dancing On Ice, while ex-footballer Anton Ferdinand topped the leaderboard with a perfect score of 40. Pearce lost out in the skate-off to The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Edgar during Sunday's Musicals Week, after head judge Jayne Torvill decided to save the Essex-born reality star. After the results were announced, Pearce began to cry as she said: 'I've had the best time, and these are happy tears, because honestly, I met a friend for life, and this has been the experience of a lifetime, I've loved it. 'I'm happy to have made it this far.' Pearce got the lowest score of 35.5 from the judges for her performance to Abba's Mamma Mia with partner Colin Grafton, and will miss out on next week's semi-final. Edgar found himself in the skate-off despite achieving the second highest score of 37.5 for his performance to Oklahoma with partner Vanessa James, who suffered a fall during the show. Ferdinand impressed the judges with his performance to Bring Him Home from Les Miserables, achieving the highest score of the series with professional partner Annette Dytrt. Judge Oti Mabuse said she was 'unbelievably proud' of the 40-year-old's performance which she said deserved 'another standing ovation'. Judge Christopher Dean said: 'Right from the beginning, just the way that you stood there and the way that you finished it, we all felt it. 'It was quite emotional, we've got tingly already, and I felt you had us all in the palm of your hand.' 🩵 Week Seven Leaderboard 🩵 It's standing ovations all round after our night at the theatre! Here's how our Ice Panel scored tonight's performances #DancingOnIce — Dancing on Ice (@dancingonice) February 23, 2025 TV presenter Michaela Strachan and her partner Mark Hanretty were given a score of 36.5 for their routine to Cabaret, while Coronation Street actor Sam Aston donned a hat and tails to score 37 while skating to I'll Do Anything from Oliver with partner Molly Lanaghan. After Aston's performance, Torvill said: 'This style really suited you, and I was expecting that once you started skating, we'd lose the Artful Dodger, but he stayed the whole time, and that was great to see, and the skating was lovely and smooth.' The show opened with a musical number from Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, and the cast of Moulin Rouge The Musical also performed. Dancing On Ice returns for the semi-finals at 6.30pm next Sunday, when the skaters will perform solo routines.
