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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reportedly named in King's Birthday Honours
Queen Camilla, who attends Silver Swans – classes for elderly ballet dancers run by the Royal Academy of Dance – is known to tune in to BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and has described herself as one of Strictly's 'greatest fans'. Claudia Winkleman, Tess Daly, during an appearance on the live show Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1 (Guy Levy/BBC/PA) Winkleman, 53, is also behind the gameshow, The Traitors, for which she took home the 2023 award for Entertainment Performance at the Baftas. The London-born broadcaster formerly presented on BBC Radio Two until 2024, helming different slots and programmes on the station including the comedy quiz series Hot Gossip, the Claudia Winkleman Arts Show and Claudia On Sunday. Her co-host, Daly, 56, presented the series since it first launched in 2004 alongside the late Sir Bruce Forsyth until he stepped down from the role in 2014. During that time the model took part in the 2008 Strictly Children In Need special where she won the title with professional dancer Anton Du Beke. The recognition comes amid a turbulent year for the Strictly team with reports alleging inappropriate behaviour from contestants and professional dancers. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman in the press room after winning the Best Entertainment award for Strictly Come Dancing at the Bafta TV Awards 2024, at the Royal Festival Hall in London (Ian West/PA) Most recently, EastEnders star James Borthwick was suspended from the BBC after a video emerged of the actor using a disabled slur on set of the dance programme. This comes after Welsh opera singer and BBC Radio Wales presenter, Wynne Evans, said he had been dropped by the BBC, following an apology saying that he used 'inappropriate language' during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing tour. In 2024, the BBC launched a review into professional dancer Giovanni Pernice after accusations from contestant Amanda Abbington of 'inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying' behaviour during her time on the 2023 series. Italian dancer Pernice, who 'rejected any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour', and welcomed the conclusion of a BBC review which upheld 'some, but not all' of the complaints made by the actress against him. David Beckham is expected be awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours, according to reports last week, having previously been awarded an OBE in 2003.
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly in King's Birthday Honours
Queen Camilla, who attends Silver Swans – classes for elderly ballet dancers run by the Royal Academy of Dance – is known to tune in to BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and has described herself as one of Strictly's 'greatest fans'. Winkleman, 53, is also behind the gameshow, The Traitors, for which she took home the 2023 award for Entertainment Performance at the Baftas. (Image: Ian West/PA Wire) The London-born broadcaster formerly presented on BBC Radio Two until 2024, helming different slots and programmes on the station including the comedy quiz series Hot Gossip, the Claudia Winkleman Arts Show and Claudia On Sunday. Her co-host, Daly, 56, presented the series since it first launched in 2004 alongside the late Sir Bruce Forsyth until he stepped down from the role in 2014. During that time the model took part in the 2008 Strictly Children In Need special where she won the title with professional dancer Anton Du Beke. The recognition comes amid a turbulent year for the Strictly team with reports alleging inappropriate behaviour from contestants and professional dancers. Most recently, EastEnders star James Borthwick was suspended from the BBC after a video emerged of the actor using a disabled slur on set of the dance programme. This comes after Welsh opera singer and BBC Radio Wales presenter, Wynne Evans, said he had been dropped by the BBC, following an apology saying that he used 'inappropriate language' during the launch of the Strictly Come Dancing tour. In 2024, the BBC launched a review into professional dancer Giovanni Pernice after accusations from contestant Amanda Abbington of 'inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying' behaviour during her time on the 2023 series. Italian dancer Pernice, who 'rejected any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour', and welcomed the conclusion of a BBC review which upheld 'some, but not all' of the complaints made by the actress against him. David Beckham is expected be awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours, according to reports last week, having previously been awarded an OBE in 2003.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Robin Windsor Award created in memory of Ipswich Strictly dancer
A new award has been created to celebrate the life of late Strictly Come Dancing star Robin professional dancer, from Ipswich, died last year, aged 44. His cause of death has not been Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and mental health charity Sane - of which Windsor was an ambassador - said the Robin Windsor Award would be given to "an individual whose mental health has been transformed by dance" and who would "benefit from receiving extra mentorship and funding".The winner will receive a prize of £500 and a dance lesson with a leading dance professional. Alexander Campbell, Artistic Director of the RAD, said: "In memory of Robin Windsor, the RAD and Sane have launched an award that honours Robin's passion for dance and his dedication to mental health advocacy. "Robin believed deeply in the power of movement to heal, uplift and connect. This award seeks to recognise dancers who embody that same spirit."Marjorie Wallace CBE, Chief Executive of SANE said: "Robin spoke bravely about his struggles, hoping to help others feel less alone. We at SANE are proud to honour his legacy through this new award, in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Dance." Windsor started his dancing lessons at the Ipswich School of Dance, aged his time on Strictly, Windsor was partnered with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson and Lisa Riley, and won the 2011 Children In Need special with presenter Susanna was also partnered with Alison Hammond and Sara Cox on Strictly Christmas specials and is the only person to have performed on Broadway, the West End and Strictly Come Dancing in the same year. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
