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Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Strictly's La Voix is already getting hate – and the reason is depressing
Finally, Strictly Come Dancing has its first drag queen contestant in a regular season – La Voix. Real name Chris Dennis, the 45-year-old Drag Race star is reality TV royalty and the perfect choice to throw the first heel and wig through the glass ceiling of Strictly. She competed on RuPaul's Drag Race UK just last year, but has long been an icon in the community — easily one of the most well-known queens in the country. Unfortunately, the predictable hate she's received just for being her loud and proud self is a sign of the awful times we live in now. I truly hope it doesn't get to her, and that she can make history on the BBC's flagship entertainment show. I was familiar with La Voix before Drag Race. She'd competed on Britain's Got Talent in 2014, reaching the semi-finals with the London Gay Band — long before drag was as popular in the UK as it is now. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Even without the platform that is Drag Race, she still managed to land big TV gigs on WOW's Queen of the Universe and ITV's Queens For The Night. But I didn't truly know her until Drag Race. I knew the name, but I didn't know the full extent of the talent. To say she was robbed of winning her series feels unfair – given the innovation and brilliant mind of champion Kyran Thrax — but La Voix was one of the best queens Drag Race has ever seen, on either side of the Atlantic. She's going to bowl Strictly fans over, if not with her moves, then with her soft heart and. La Voix is a triple-threat performer — dancer, singer, and actor — and has the sharpest humour of anyone who's taken to the BBC ballroom. But the importance of her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing can't be underestimated, even if it feels long overdue. In 2019, Courtney Act made history as the first ever drag queen on Australia's version of Strictly, called Dancing with the Stars. Unsurprisingly to anyone who watched her on Drag Race, she was sensational and an enormous hit with viewers, finishing in second place with her partner Joshua Keefe. It wasn't until a year later that Strictly welcomed its first same-sex couple, Nicola Adams and Katya Jones, then John Whaite and Johannes Radebe the year after that. Then on Christmas Day last year, Drag Race's Tayce competed in the show's annual one-off special. Not only was she absolutely sensational — she won. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It was a pivotal moment for drag, but part of me felt disappointed that it was happening in the special and not the main event. The latter is watched by so many more viewers and their names become fixed in people's homes for months. If there hadn't been a drag queen in this series, it would have felt like a kick in the teeth. It's a shame Tayce wasn't invited back — not only for the viewers' benefit, but because she clearly deserved it too. But thank god for La Voix, who will be the perfect representative of the drag community — a queen who was destined for Saturday night telly. And it's needed now more than ever. The drag community has been under attack for years. As soon as the culture started to become mainstream – through drag brunches and drag queen story time – it was deemed a threat to society. It's a heartbreaking battle and it's nowhere near over. Earlier this month, two drag queens were escorted out of a library by police because the overbearing chants of protesters won. Lady Portia Di'Monte — known as 'Northern Ireland's First Lady of Drag' — and Miss Dora Belle were booked by the library to read to children. Many parents would have taken their children specifically for drag story time, and I have no doubt their kids loved every second of it. But no matter how harmless — even beautiful — drag proves itself to be, its protesters seem to win more and more. Northern Ireland's Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, later said the event was 'not appropriate for children' and 'should not have taken place'. The queens were reading The Chronicles of Narnia and Dear Zoo, yet they were treated as though they were performing explicit excerpts from gay erotica. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Naturally, then, it was no surprise to see the reaction to La Voix being announced as the seventh star signing up for Strictly 2025. I don't think any of the comments on the BBC's announcement are worth repeating — we've heard them time and time again — but they were devastatingly predictable. I'm thrilled the BBC is making a statement with this line-up — that it won't bow down to the loud minority who complain week after week, pitchforks sharpened, that La Voix has no right to be on its biggest show. A show that is camp as Christmas and celebrates diversity more than any other. But I hate that it's still a statement at all. I'm so tired of the LGBTQ+ community — particularly the drag and trans community — being a statement simply by existing. More Trending I hate that the response to La Voix taking part in a dance contest was so predictable. Thank god she has the resilience of a warrior. Perhaps if Strictly Come Dancing had welcomed a drag queen to the stage sooner, there would be many viewers who haven't experienced the joy of drag that might have been won over by now. Six years behind its Australian counterpart feels like a long time, but at least it is time. This is a landmark moment for the LGBTQ+ community and if there is a drag queen out there who can take the crown, it's La Voix. View More » Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One later this year. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. MORE: I had to give up sport – it'll be different for my daughters MORE: Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova shares major health update after 'scary' fall MORE: The Apprentice's Narinder Kaur criticises BBC's decision to cast Thomas Skinner on Strictly
Newsweek
13-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Millennial Charmed by 1800s Apartment, so She Buys It—Then Regret Sets In
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A video of a Canadian woman living in Scotland sharing her regret over buying a 19th-century flat that turned out to have significant dampness problems has gone viral on TikTok. The video was posted by Tayce (@tayceomoni), a millennial mom in her 30s, and has amassed 112,000 views since it was shared on August 10. Text over the clip reads: "I just bought this 1800s flat and I hate it," before showing various parts of the two-bedroom property in a surrounding area of Glasgow, which she purchased on August 1. In the video, Tayce begins with a candid admission: "I made a huge mistake. I absolutely hate just bought a two-bedroom flat in Scotland, I was charmed by the high ceilings, the wood floors and the heritage vibes. Turns out I missed the fine print—it's actually really damp and that means it kind of smells moldy in my daughter's room." Speaking to Newsweek, Tayce explained her initial attraction to the property. "When I saw it, I loved the high ceilings, the old detailing and the wood floors. I love Victorian and Georgian homes. We decided to buy it due to the low cost and the opportunity to own an old flat," she said. A screenshot from a viral video of a Canadian woman sharing her regret over purchasing an 1800s home with a damp issue. A screenshot from a viral video of a Canadian woman sharing her regret over purchasing an 1800s home with a damp issue. @tayceomoni on TikTok She acknowledged that she had been aware of some issues: "I read it was damp in the home report, but I did not think it was a huge deal, as I realize most old flats will have some dampness. I realized I hated it when I smelled the moldy or musty smell in one of the bedrooms that I hadn't noticed before." Her experience comes at a time when many home buyers face difficult housing decisions. According to a 2024 report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, millions of Americans have been "priced out of the market by elevated home prices and interest rates." The report found that home prices surged in 97 of the top 100 markets, with especially steep increases in the northeast and Midwest regions. For Tayce, the reality of the property's condition quickly set in. "I had post home buying anxiety when the gravity of the amount of work needed hit me for real," she told Newsweek. "I felt like I wished I'd just bought something easier, even though I do admire how beautiful the flat is and can be. I'd like to change the room and bathroom the most." Her TikTok video shows the start of renovations in some parts of the home. She says in the clip: "So, we're living in chaos right now while we try to renovate this...I have no just pulling off the gonna go from there and pray for the best." Despite her frustration, Tayce maintains a sense of determination. In the video, she says: "You don't need to tell me how dumb I am because I already know. I feel terrible. I feel worthless. I'm in a major all-time low. But I will never stop being optimistic, so here goes trying to fix this..." Do you have a home interior-related video or story to share? Let us know via life@ and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
Scottish Sun
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly Come Dancing sign up first drag act for main series – but which male pro will they dance with?
Drag artist Tayce won the Christmas Special last year with Kai Widdrington DANCING QUEEN Strictly Come Dancing sign up first drag act for main series – but which male pro will they dance with? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STRICTLY Come Dancing has signed their first drag artists to compete on the BBC One dance show in the form of La Voix. The entertainer - known off stage as Stockton-on-Tees born Chris Dennis, 45, was one of three names confirmed by the BBC yesterday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Strictly Come Dancing has signed up drag artist La Voix 3 La Voix, born Chris Dennis, is expected to dance with a tall male pro on the new series as Chris would be almost 6ft in dance shoes La Voix is expected to dance with a male pro on the new series and they are no stranger to our TV screens having previously appeared singing on Britain's Got Talent on ITV and competing on the BBC's RuPaul's Drag Race. A show insider said: 'Producers already trialled having a drag artist on the show in the form of Tayce who actually won the Christmas Special last year with Kai Widdrington. 'La Voix is a bit more of an old-school entertainer who's a little closer to the traditional Strictly audience in terms of style and vibe. 'It's just another example of the Strictly execs constantly pushing at the boundaries and making changes that the show's audiences then have to adapt to.' Any man partnered with La Voix would have to be tall, as Chris is around 5ft 7ins tall in stocking feet and would be almost 6ft in dance shoes. Although this is the first drag artist to appear on the main show in the UK, that's not the case with spin-off shows in other countries. In 2022 the line up on America's Dancing with the Stars included Shangela, real name DJ Pierce, and in 2019 Courtney Act dazzled on the Australian version of the show. Yesterday the BBC also confirmed The Sun's exclusive story that EastEnders story Balvinder Sopal was joining Strictly this year. We revealed last month how she was being lined up to join the show and followed in the footsteps of a long line of actors from Albert Square who competed. 3 La Voix has competed on Britain's Got Talent and RuPaul's Drag Race
The Sun
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly Come Dancing sign up first drag act for main series – but which male pro will they dance with?
STRICTLY Come Dancing has signed their first drag artists to compete on the BBC One dance show in the form of La Voix. The entertainer - known off stage as Stockton-on-Tees born Chris Dennis, 45, was one of three names confirmed by the BBC yesterday. 3 3 La Voix is expected to dance with a male pro on the new series and they are no stranger to our TV screens having previously appeared singing on Britain's Got Talent on ITV and competing on the BBC 's RuPaul's Drag Race. A show insider said: 'Producers already trialled having a drag artist on the show in the form of Tayce who actually won the Christmas Special last year with Kai Widdrington. 'La Voix is a bit more of an old-school entertainer who's a little closer to the traditional Strictly audience in terms of style and vibe. 'It's just another example of the Strictly execs constantly pushing at the boundaries and making changes that the show's audiences then have to adapt to.' Any man partnered with La Voix would have to be tall, as Chris is around 5ft 7ins tall in stocking feet and would be almost 6ft in dance shoes. Although this is the first drag artist to appear on the main show in the UK, that's not the case with spin-off shows in other countries. In 2022 the line up on America's Dancing with the Stars included Shangela, real name DJ Pierce, and in 2019 Courtney Act dazzled on the Australian version of the show. Yesterday the BBC also confirmed The Sun's exclusive story that EastEnders story Balvinder Sopal was joining Strictly this year. We revealed last month how she was being lined up to join the show and followed in the footsteps of a long line of actors from Albert Square who competed. 3
Daily Mirror
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Drag Race star drops huge clue they've signed up for BBC Strictly in cryptic post
A Drag Race star has dropped a huge hint that they've signed up for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 but it has caused divide amongst fans as they speculate whether it is actually true A Drag Race star has dropped a huge hint that they've signed up for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 - and they already have a huge connection to the show. Tayce Szura-Radix, better known mononymously as Tayce, found fame when she placed runner-up in the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK behind Lawrence Chaney. Following this, a string of modelling gigs followed and she started hosting various slots on BBC Radio 1. She also made an appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox, but in 2024, she emerged victorious as the winner of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. At the time, she was paired with professional dancer Kai Widdrington and has now sparked speculation that she has signed up for the full series. In a cryptic post on Instagram, she wrote: "Guess I was too much" and added a disco ball to her five-word statement. The performer immediately sparked speculation amongst her fans, although they remained divided on whether or not she had actually signed up. On Reddit, one fan said: "She's trying to throw off the scent" but another disagreed as he said: "Idk, it sounds to me like girlie was waiting for the call, but it didn't happen." It comes after Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez pulled out of show earlier this month. Strictly Come Dancing's policy on past contestants returning after first 2025 star named A third fan said: "I would be delighted to see the fab Tayce!" Others suspected that the post itself came from a place of not being selected for the full programme, as one fan pointed out on X: "Idk, I would interpret this as the opposite - she saw someone else from her Xmas special was cast and she wasn't picked, hence saying she 'guess[es] she was too much. I guess we'll see." Olympic sprinter and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey was the first contestant confirmed for the 2025 line-up earlier on Monday. Harry, known as Nitro on the rebooted Gladiators, previously competed in last year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special and described his decision to return as "so nice I just had to do it twice". This prompted another fan to say of the speculation that Tayce will be taking part: "It feels odd though that they'd have 2 from the same Christmas special on Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink were then announced as the latest recruits for the upcoming series live on BBC One's The One Show on Monday. Speaking from the studio after her reveal, former Love Island winner Dani said: "It's such a fun magical show – to be asked to do it is such an honour. I just can't wait to be able to wear (the costumes) – it's going to be so much fun." Actress Alex, who took time out of her her holiday in Italy to speak to hosts Alex Scott and Roman Kemp, joked upon the announcement: "I was super excited but now I'm terrified." Tayce's post comes just as EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, who stars as Suki Panesar-Unwin on the BBC One soap, was announced as the fifth contestant set to take part. Speaking to Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold live from the set of Albert Square on Tuesday, she said: "I have danced before,I dabbled a little bit. I did Latin and ballroom as a hobby. And I think when you've got a passion for it, you'll naturally enjoy it. I don't know if I'll be any good but I'll enjoy it! I love the Latin, I think they're just exciting and passionate dancers, aren't they? It's the drama, isn't it? We all love the drama! In July, the BBC announced that two "incredible" new professional dancers, US-born Alexis Warr and Australian dancer Julian Caillon, would be joining the show, which starts this autumn Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are back to present with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas returning as judges. Strictly will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this September.
