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3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Paul Merton addresses rumour he got Bruce Forsyth job hosting Strictly
Paul Merton has addressed the rumour that he was the reason Sir Bruce Forsyth was hired to host Strictly Come Dancing, stating: 'It wasn't quite like that.' It's long been claimed that the comedian was one of the reasons the BBC decided Forsyth should lead the Saturday night dance competition when it launched in 2004. His hiring came shortly after Merton recruited Forsyth to be a guest presenter on satirical panel show Have I Got News for You, which is believed to have put him on the BBC's radar to co-host Strictly alongside Tess Daly. Merton was asked in a new interview if he was responsible for getting Forsyth the job, to which he told Saga Magazine: 'I asked if we could have Bruce as a guest presenter on Have I Got News for You in 2003 and he was brilliant, a consummate professional, as you'd expect.' Merton continued: 'That seemed to reignite his career and the following year he landed Strictly.' He added that, while he has 'no idea if I had anything to do with' Forsyth's hiring, he 'would be extremely honoured' if he did 'because he was a lovely man'. At the time of Forsyth's appearance on Have I Got News for You, the entertainer's career, which was launched in the 1950s, was starting to wane. Paul Merton brushed off claims he got Bruce Forsyth the 'Strictly' job (BBC) He spent the previous decades hosting game shows including The Generation Game, Play Your Cards Right and The Price Is Right. It was Strictly that put him back on primetime television. Forsyth returned to Have I Got News for You as guest host in 2010 and, in 2013, he became the oldest person to perform at Glastonbury Festival, aged 85. The presenter, who stepped down as host of Strictly's live shows in 2014, made his final TV appearance on a Children in Need-themed Strictly special n November 2015. His health soon deteriorated and he died of bronchial pneumonia aged 89 on 18 August 2017. Forsyth became the oldest person to perform at Glastonbury Festival in 2013 (Getty Images) Two weeks later, Strictly host Daly paid tribute to Forsyth during that year's launch show, stating: 'There is one person in our hearts, and we want to do him proud.' Claudia Winkleman, who replaced Forsyth as Daly's co-host, added: 'We all miss him dreadfully.' Ahead of his death, Forsyth admitted that Strictly had limited his talents. He told Hello: 'On the Generation Game, for example, I could have fun – I was allowed to be 'Loose Bruce'. I could do whatever I liked and interact with whomever. 'That's the real me. A presenter on Strictly isn't the real Bruce.'
Daily Mail
7 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Tess Daly, 56, says she still fits the same denims she wore in her 20s despite not dieting - so, which slim celebs are with her in the good jeans club?
They say age is just a number, but for a few select celebrities, it feels like that number hasn't changed in years. And stars including Tess Daly and Gaby Roslin have revealed they still fit into the same size jeans they wore in their 20s. This week, Tess explained: 'I'm wearing the same size jeans I was wearing in my 20s, but that's not from dieting - it's from maintaining. 'I've never dieted, and as a mother of daughters, I've always been very careful not to demonise sugar and not count calories, and I refuse to embrace any negative connotation around food because I think moderation is key.' Meanwhile, supermodel Kate Moss, TV personality Amanda Holden, and Holly Willoughby have all been spotted recently rocking similar denim compared to when they were younger. They have all been open about their fitness routines and how they have kept their figure and youthful looks throughout the years. Tess Daly Tess recently revealed she still fits into the same size jeans she wore in her 20s - but insisted she's never been one to diet. The TV presenter, 56, said she exercises daily to maintain her core strength and said she believes she's cracked the formula to both feeling and looking great. She said: 'I will do planks in my living room every day because core strength is really important to me at my age now, plus I'm also very tall and do a lot of running around in heels, so I need to support my back.' She added that although she's now in her 50s, she feels as energetic as she did in her 20s. The former model has previously given fans an insight into the varied ways she achieves her impeccable figure, from running on the treadmill while she watches her favourite Netflix shows and morning skipping circuits to trampolining in her back garden. Tess has also credited daily yoga for both keeping her physically fit and maintaining her mental wellbeing, and shared her love for swimming. the former model has previously given fans an insight into the varied ways she achieves her impeccable figure, from running on the treadmill while she watches her favourite Netflix shows and morning skipping circuits to trampolining in her back garden. Tess has also credited daily yoga for both keeping her physically fit and maintaining her mental wellbeing, and shared her love for swimming. Amanda Holden Known for her incredible figure and style, Amanda has always been pictured wearing skinny jeans. And despite the Britain's Got Talent judge, 54, having a slim figure since she was young, Amanda previously revealed she's 'not a slave' to her fitness regime. She admitted she 'loves food too much' and ensures she sticks to her routine for her 'own discipline and dignity.' Speaking to The Times about how a 'school-gate mum' achieves and maintains her good looks, the TV personality shared the details. Amanda discussed her extensive fitness regime, revealing that she runs three to four miles a week in addition to Kundalini yoga practice and a 'Viking workout regime.' Despite her somewhat intense sounding exercise plan, she reiterates that she doesn't do it because she 'feels like she has too,' and explained the importance of balance. 'I am not a slave to any beauty or fitness regime because I love food too much. I eat cheese and butter and I love a drink. 'But the deal I struck with myself was I have to run for my rosé wine in the summer and run for my red wine in winter. And I don't do it because I feel I have to; I do it for my own discipline and dignity,' she told the publication. Amanda joked that it's 'all down hill from your 20s' but added that, like Cher, you can 'turn back time' with proper nutrition and exercise. 'I'm from a generation of women who won't [fade into the background] - we'll flaunt our bits for as long as we can. I am certainly going to - even when they're drooping down to the floor, I'll scoop them up again,' she laughed. Myleene Klass She soared to fame in the Noughties as a fresh-faced member of hit band Hear'Say and was known for showing off her figure in low-rise skinny jeans. And two decades on, Myleene Klass has reinvented herself as a fashion-forward guru, modelling an array of edgy and figure-flashing looks. Previously opening up about how she picks her outfits, the Pure and Simple hitmaker, 47, shared: 'Wear what you feel good in. 'Do not feel the pressure of what somebody may tell you you look great in, if it doesn't necessary suit you or you don't feel comfortable in it. 'Make sure that you've got that confidence in your outfit, because it just emanates from you. And put on that smile – you'll feel good, you'll look good.' Kate Moss Back in the early noughties, skinny jeans and black ballet pumps were one of Kate Moss's signature looks, and 20 years on, she still loves the look. She earned something of a party girl reputation in her youth, and was often seen hitting the club scene of London. But Kate, 51, has attempted to put her wild ways behind her - having overhauled her lifestyle to stay fit and healthy as she gets older. Speaking to the Guardian, the Croydon-born model revealed in 2018 she lost an inch off her waist in just 10 days, after taking on a clean diet and finally joining a gym. The supermodel revealed to the paper that she never used to be conscious of what she ate in her youth, but is amazed by how her detox has affected both her health and skin. Holly Willoughby pictured left in 2006 aged 25 She confessed: 'I've really noticed an improvement since I've been more 'on it' with food – like eating salads and all that stuff - I never used to really eat salads. And now I'm like, juicing!' Having always despised exercise, the beauty also finally decided to join a gym, and admitted she's 'got quite into it', against all odds. 'I've never been a gym bunny or anything like that,' she said. 'I was always, like, 'UGH', it made me feel ill, but now I've started working out, I'm really quite into it.' Revealing she even lost weight around her middle in less than two weeks, she added: 'I worked out for an hour every consecutive day for a couple of weeks and it was enough that I really started to see the benefits, which I'd never really done before.' Gaby Roslin 'Shopping in your wardrobe': Showing off her long, lean legs in the stylish number, Gaby revealed in the caption that the old pair of bottoms brought back 'vivid memories' Gaby Roslin, 61, revealed that she still owns and wears the same pair of jeans that she purchased over fifteen years ago. The revelation drove her Instagram fans wild as they praised her 'amazing figure' and ability to fit into the old pair of grey exposed zipper jeans. Gaby showed off her long, lean legs in the stylish number, which she teamed with a matching grey top. The star captioned the snap: 'Yes! Ultimate happy find #shoppinginyourwardrobe and once again the @jbrandjeans houlihans have an outing. Nothing quite as 'just right' as the originals. 'I think I bought these over 15 years ago and I remember being obsessed... We were weren't we @janebrutonuk It's funny how some items in your wardrobe bring back such very vivid memories. 'That's of course one of the joys of #shoppinginyourwardrobe The other reasons are it's good for your purse and the planet! Happy day everyone,' she concluded.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Tess Daly's quirky health and fitness regime from trampolining to skipping - after Strictly star revealed she still fits in the same jeans she wore in her 20s
For the last 20 years, Tess Daly has dazzled British TV screens and is often credited as looking just like she did two decades ago. But the 56-year-old Strictly Come Dancing host insists a quirky fitness regime is to thank for her ageless beauty - not dieting. Tess revealed on Thursday that she still fits into the same size jeans she wore in her 20s in an interview with The Mirror. She told the publication: 'I'm wearing the same size jeans I was wearing in my 20's, but that's not from dieting - it's from maintaining.' And the former model has previously given fans an insight into the varied ways she achieves her impeccable figure, from running on the treadmill while she watches her favourite Netflix shows and morning skipping circuits to trampolining in her back garden. Tess has also credited daily yoga for both keeping her physically fit and maintaining her mental wellbeing, and shared her love for swimming. She told MailOnline in 2021: 'For me personally, I do an online yoga class every morning, 20 minutes, which is a little act of self-love as well. 'A game changer for me has been doing yoga. It keeps you young, it keeps you flexible, it keeps away the aches and pains – and it's free online on YouTube! 'I have been into fitness for quite a while and I work out a couple of times a week, an online session with a trainer and that's great because it strengthens your body physically but mentally, as well as physically keeping your flexible, yoga is brilliant because it forces you into the moment. In the moment there is no anxiety and uncertainty.' But it's not just yoga that Tess includes in her fitness regime - as she revealed her secret tip to guilt-free Netflix-watching. She told Women's Health UK in 2021: 'I've got a treadmill, where I've realised I can watch Netflix and run 5k at the same time. 'I would never sit down and watch TV in the day but, on the treadmill, I can justify it.' As well as running, Tess is also a big fan of swimming, trampolining and skipping - which she says is a 'joyful' exercise and reminds her of being a child again. Speaking to Health & Wellbeing in 2020, Tess said: 'I do really enjoy swimming, and I like skipping and trampolining. We've got a little trampoline at home outside, and that's great for getting your lymphatic system moving and for your circulation. 'Sometimes I'll do five minutes of skipping at the start of the day – one minute on and one minute off, and it's great, it really wakes up the system. If you're feeling a bit sluggish in the morning, it's a brilliant way to wake up – better than a cup of coffee I'd say! And it's cheap and cheerful – just buy a skipping rope from Amazon, it's there the next day for a couple of quid. 'You can skip inside if the weather is bad, it's an all-weather exercise that really gets your circulation going, it wakes you up, and it keeps you trim. I like skipping, it's a joyful exercise that puts a smile on your face. 'I recommend it to everyone I know because it's easy and it reminds you of being a child again. It gets part of the body moving that you haven't moved for a while. Everything is moving at the same time, it feels good, it boosts the endorphins and it's quick.' Tess has also credited a health diet, telling MailOnline in 2021: 'For me, food is sugar fuel. We either use it or abuse it. I will not pretend to be some kind of dietary saint, yes I love chocolate and I have a sweet tooth and no afternoon is complete without sitting down with a cup of tea and a sweet treat. 'But the meals I cook for my family, they're healthy, whole foods, gut friendly, vegetable rich, protein balanced meals. I am into that and I love cooking. Yes, we have a tuck drawer during home schooling full of treats, which they're allowed one off towards the end of the day when they've done seven hours of online schooling, they deserve a treat. 'But treats aside, we eat healthily as a family and I enjoy creating those healthy meals.' Tess shares daughters Phoebe, 20, and Amber, 16, with Radio 2 DJ husband Vernon Kay, 51. Posing in pieces from her own NAIA Beach swimwear range on Thursday for her interview with The Mirror, she said she believes she's cracked the formula to both feeling and looking great. She said: 'I will do planks in my living room every day because core strength is really important to me at my age now, plus I'm also very tall and do a lot of running around in heels, so I need to support my back.' The star added that although she's now in her 50s, she feels as energetic as she did in her 20s.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tess Daly, 56, reveals she still fits into the same size jeans she wore in her 20s despite NEVER having dieted
Tess Daly has revealed she still fits into the same size jeans she wore in her 20s - but insisted she's never been one to diet. The TV presenter, 56, said she exercises daily to maintain her core strength and shared insights into her healthy lifestyle in a recent interview with The Mirror. She told the publication: 'I'm wearing the same size jeans I was wearing in my 20's, but that's not from dieting - it's from maintaining. She continued: 'I've never dieted, and as a mother of daughters, I've always been very careful not to demonise sugar and not count calories, and I refuse to embrace any negative connotation around food because I think moderation is key.' Tess shares daughters Phoebe, 20, and Amber, 16, with Radio 2 DJ husband Vernon Kay, 51. Posing in pieces from her own NAIA Beach swimwear range, she said she believes she's cracked the formula to both feeling and looking great. She said: 'I will do planks in my living room every day because core strength is really important to me at my age now, plus I'm also very tall and do a lot of running around in heels, so I need to support my back.' The star added that although she's now in her 50s, she feels as energetic as she did in her 20s. The interview comes after Tess looked as glamorous as ever during a recent trip to New York City with her lookalike daughters earlier this month. The presenter treated her youngest daughter, Amber, to a post-GCSE holiday. The girls took in the sights, including a visit to the Brooklyn Bridge, watching a Yankees baseball game and a trip to Tess' old apartment. Tess put on a stylish display in a white puff sleeve blouse and mini skirt as she joined Phoebe for a photo in front of the famous bridge. The Strictly Come Dancing host then posed for a photo in front of her old home on Great Jones Street, where she lived from 1995 until 2000. She captioned the post: 'First time back in NYC since becoming a mum (20 years) a fab VERY hot long weekend, post GCSE trip showing the girls where I used to live.' Last month, Tess shared a heartfelt message on receiving her MBE as she thanked some of the biggest stars in showbusiness for her success. The TV presenter was awarded the honour for Services to Broadcasting in King Charles ' birthday honours list alongside fellow TV star Claudia Winkleman. The King and the Queen are dedicated watchers of Strictly Come Dancing, which is presented by the pair. They have been part of the Strictly team since its launch in 2004, with Tess presenting the main show with Sir Bruce Forsyth and Claudia, 53, hosting the BBC2 spin-off It Takes Two. After impressing BBC bosses, Claudia was promoted to hosting the Sunday results show alongside Tess before becoming the main co-host in 2014 following the departure of Sir Bruce when he reduced his workload. And now, after being acknowledged for her efforts, Tess shared an album of pictures alongside some famous faces who have worked alongside her. Alongside the album, she penned: ' Genuinely still pinching myself… Feeling extremely humbled and very honoured to be awarded an MBE for Services to Broadcasting in King Charles' birthday honours list. 'If I could, I would dedicate it to all the wonderful people I have had the pleasure of working with over the past 26 years.' Tess continued: 'What an utter privilege it has been to work with so many legends of broadcasting and Knights of the Realm including Sir Trevor Macdonald and Sir Terry Wogan - and also to the Strictly viewers who have brought us so much joy over the past 20 years-thank you to every one of you for being there for the ride; it means the world having you there ✨ 'From Back in 2004 when it all began with the wonderful Sir Bruce Forsythe til now - 21 years later. Huge congrats to my brilliant girl @claudiawinkle on receiving her award too - who would've thought we'd be celebrating this together 20 years after we first met? 'Thank you so much for your lovely messages. Not sure I'll ever be able to take this in! Xx' Last year, the Queen described herself as 'one of Strictly's greatest fans' and told Strictly professional dancer Johannes Radebe, 'we all watch it'. Tess's husband, the BBC radio presenter Vernon Kay, has previously talked of the 'real friendship' that has formed between his wife and Her Majesty, with the Queen even keen to know what goes on behind-the-scenes. Vernon said: 'Camilla and Tess have a real friendship through it now. They don't text, but we have mutual friends and messages come through. 'When they see each other, the Queen is always asking: 'Who is your favourite?' She wants to know the backstage gossip. 'It's crazy to think of the King and Queen sat on the sofa with a brew watching your wife present Strictly.' Both Tess and Claudia engage in charity work, including Daly, who is a proud supporter of the King's Trust and patron of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, and Winkleman, who is a patron of Child Bereavement UK and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Phoebe Kay is not your average nepo baby! Tess and Vernon's daughter is forging her own path at university - but is still making a splash at A-list events and jet-setting around the world
While most nepo babies find themselves thrust into the limelight from a young age, Phoebe Kay had no idea her parents were even famous while she was growing up. 'I thought everyone's job was filmed,' the eldest daughter of iconic couple Vernon Kay and Tess Daly told The Sun last year, as she joined her father for her first ever magazine shoot and interview. Her parents felt it was best to keep Phoebe and her younger sister, Amber, now 15, shielded from their celebrity until they could decide whether they 'wanted to be in the spotlight ot not', the former T4 host, Vernon, added. 'Phoebe is very mature,' he continued. 'I've got confidence she will know how to deal with it.' If her most recent outing at Wimbledon is any clue, Phoebe, 20, is a natural at handling her growing celebrity status - as the jet-setting university student juggles her studies with red carpet appearances, and glamorous family holidays. Fans were convinced they were seeing double when Tess' lookalike daughter arrived in SW19 with Vernon to cheer the men's singles finalists last week. Phoebe, who splits her time between London and Dubai, was poised and graceful while being surrounded by Hollywood elite and royalty at one of the world's biggest sporting tournaments. Between these high-profile events and luxe holidays, the film production student is increasingly also earning her chops as an influencer - as Phoebe documents her enviable lifestyle to a steadily rising follower base. John Wick movie premiere in London It's a rite of passage for most nepo babies, but Phoebe made her red carpet debut much later than others - waiting until 2023 when she attended the movie premiere of John Wick Chapter 4 in London's Leicester Square. Phoebe, then 18, looked stylish in a white draped shirt with a pair of shiny black pleather trousers with split hems. She added a few extra inches of height to her frame with a pair of black strappy high heels as she walked arm-in-arm with her father, Vernon. Their outing came after the presenter, then 48, said he doesn't want his children to live off his and wife Tess Daly's fame, insisting they form 'their own careers.' He told MailOnline he's currently looking at drama schools to send Phoebe to where she can combine her passions for acting and business. Ibiza party with Calvin Harris While most parents might celebrate the end of their child's A-levels with a pat on the back and takeout, Vernon treated his daughter to a holiday in the world's party capital in June 2023. No expense was spared for their father-daughter trip that included a stay at the luxurious Casa Maca hotel where rooms cost upward of £1,000 per night. The itinerary for Vernon and Phoebe's Spanish getaway included an evening at the glamorous Ushuaïa beach club, where the pair partied with superstar DJ Calvin Harris. Documenting their vacation on Instagram, Vernon said it was 'a proud moment' to be able to take Phoebe to Ibiza to 'celebrate [the] end of A levels' alongside photos from their time at the exclusive night club. In one picture, Vernon and Phoebe can be seen posing in front of a massive stage while surrounded by concertgoers. The radio star appears to be holding a glass of bubbly in one hand and a bottle of water in the other. Phoebe, who can be seen raising her glass, was typically stylish as she embraced festival style in an ivory-coloured denim skirt that she paired with a white cut-out t-shirt. Another photo showed Vernon posing for a selfie with Calvin, who is married to Vick Hope, while a third depicted what appears to be the open-air restaurant at the five-star resort where Phoebe celebrated the end of school. They also seemingly joined actress Emily Atack for dinner one night, as The Inbetweeners star shared a series of snaps from her holiday on Instagram. In one picture, Phoebe and Vernon can be seen posing together while seated at a table laden with cold cuts and cheese. While Vernon kept cool in a white linen shirt, Phoebe opted to wear a one-shoulder, silver outfit as they both smiled for the camera. Barely one month later, Vernon and Phoebe joined Tess and Amber for a sun-soaked family holiday in California in the United States. The former T4 presenter, once again, took to Instagram to share some of the highlights of their trip - including horseback riding by the beach - as he captioned his post: 'California, you were awesome!' One of the photos showed Phoebe and her younger sister Amber, then 14, exploring a collection of shallow rock pools while their parents watched from above. Phoebe appeared to reminisce about the family holiday in a post on her own Instagram the following June, when she shared two pictures of herself outside a buzzy Californian restaurant with the caption: 'Throwback to some travels.' A neon sign behind Phoebe, whose accessories included a festival wrist band, sunglasses, and a Christian Dior shoulder bag, read 'Drake's' - meaning Drake's Hollywood, where tables are highly sought-after. Phoebe's famous mother also gushed about the 'best trip ever' as Tess left a comment under her Instagram post. A neon sign behind Phoebe, whose accessories included a festival wrist band, sunglasses, and a Christian Dior shoulder bag, read 'Drake's' - meaning Drake's Hollywood, where tables are highly sought-after BAFTA parties in London When Phoebe and Vernon aren't partying up a storm in Ibiza, they're rubbing shoulders with the who's who of British television - with the university student having walked the red carpet at two star-studded BAFTA parties in quick succession. The first time was in 2024 when Phoebe, then 19, joined her famous father at the glitzy Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party last February. She looked every bit a movie star herself as Phoebe donned a silver, midi-length dress for the occasion as Vernon kept a 'watchful eye' over his daughter at the event at London's Four Seasons hotel. However, he needn't have worried as Phoebe, channeling her mother, appeared calm, composed, and graceful while posing for photographs. A source told Hello! magazine that father-daughter duo spent the evening mingling with guests like Emily Atack, Katherine Ryan, Ed McVey, and Matt and Emma Willis. 'At one point,' they said, 'Matt even took pictures of the pair in front of the iconic BAFTA statue.' Dubai Phoebe looked every bit a movie star herself as she attended the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party in London last year, when she donned a silver, midi-length dress for the occasion as Vernon kept a 'watchful eye' over his daughter In March, Phoebe accompanied Tess to Dubai for a girls' trip as the mother-daughter duo checked into the opulent Rixos The Palm Dubai hotel for an unforgettable holiday. While Tess's work commitments kept her busy, Phoebe spent her time off lounging by infinity pools, sampling the city's nightlife, treating herself to brunch at some of Dubai's most exclusive restaurants, and showing off her most enviable holiday looks. Wimbledon appearances Phoebe has now attended two, consecutive Wimbledon men's finals, as the film production student dazzled SW19 during her most recent appearance. The 20-year-old looked chic in a lime green, strappy, midi dress that was a nod to the colour of the tennis ball, as Phoebe took her seat beside Vernon at Centre Court on the same day that the Prince and Princess of Wales attended the tournament. Other famous faces included Nicole Kidman, Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Anna Wintour, Helen Mirren, Matthew McConaughey, and London mayor Sadiq Khan, who all watched as Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz to be crowned champion. Phoebe styled her blonde locks in loose waves that fell past her shoulders as fans couldn't help compare Phoebe to Tess in comments on Instagram. Several fans also directly messaged Phoebe to inquire about the brand of her dress, believed to be from Zara, while others praised her relationship with her father. 'The love you all have for each other always shines through,' one Instagram user wrote. Phoebe and Vernon also attended last year's edition of the tennis tournament together, as it appears watching the Wimbledon finals together has become a cherished father-daughter tradition. Shortly after attending the Henley festival with Tess and Vernon, Phoebe took to her Instagram Stories to give her followers a sneak-peek into her next holiday. Phoebe looked ultra-glamorous in a red maxi dress, with a side slit and plunging neckline, as she shared a photograph taken shortly after arriving in Cannes. She captioned the snap: 'Back to the best place...'
