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Wales Online
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly pro missing from This Morning chat as co-stars send sweet message
Strictly pro missing from This Morning chat as co-stars send sweet message This Morning hosts Emma Willis and Joel Dommett were joined by a whole host of Strictly Come Dancing legends on Monday's show but one star was missing from the line-up A Strictly Come Dancing favourite was notably absent from their This Morning appearance on Monday. During the programme, summer presenters Emma Willis and Joel Dommett chatted with Strictly favourites James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Brendan Cole and Ian Waite. The quartet have joined forces for their popular production The Return Of The Legends, featuring spectacular dance numbers and amusing anecdotes from their time as professional dancers on the beloved BBC One programme. However, Vincent Simone was nowhere to be seen during the This Morning chat. Before going on air, the group shared a heartfelt tribute to Vincent, 46, who competed as a Strictly professional between 2006 and 2012, reports the Mirror. This Morning was hosted by Emma Willis and Joel Dommett on Monday (Image: ITV) On Instagram, James, 47, who danced professionally on Strictly from 2006 to 2013, uploaded a touching clip addressing Vincent with his co-stars. James declared: "Very shortly we are about to go live on This Morning! So make sure you tune in and also we just wanted to say hi to Vincent who can't be with us today. Vincent we love you and it's not the same without you!" The absent dancer was also acknowledged during the interview itself, with Brendan, 49, who performed professionally from 2004 to 2017 on Strictly, highlighting in a preview of their production: "Did you see Vincent there? Vincent is with us as well!". At Monday's programme opening, the Strictly professionals made a dramatic entrance, dancing their way into the studio with oversized feathers whilst celebrating hosts Emma and Joel. Following their smash hit sell-out tour Legends of The Dance Floor in 2024, Strictly Come Dancing legends Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian have announced an even bigger tour for 2025: The Return Of The Legends. Strictly legends James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Brendan Cole and Ian Waite were in the studio (Image: ITV) James previously said of the show last year: "Last year's Legends tour was a life-changing experience, reigniting a passion for dance I thought was lost. "The energy, artistry, and camaraderie reminded me why I fell in love with dance. I'm deeply grateful to the exceptional team and talent behind it. I can't wait to bring that same energy and legacy to new audiences on the upcoming tour." Meanwhile Pasha, 45, who served as a Strictly professional from series nine to series 16, added: "Working with my best friends on the Legends of The Dance show was such a joy. Article continues below "We gave it everything, so to see the audiences' reaction in sold-out theatres night after doesn't get better than that. See you there." This Morning continues on weekdays at 10am on ITV and ITV X.
Daily Record
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Strictly pro missing from This Morning chat as co-stars address their absence
This Morning hosts Emma Willis and Joel Dommett were joined by a host of Strictly Come Dancing legends but one star was missing from the line-up during the show One Strictly Come Dancing star was absent from their This Morning appearance on Monday. During the latest episode, summer presenters Emma Willis and Joel Dommett chatted to Strictly favourites James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Brendan Cole and Ian Waite. The quartet have joined forces for their popular show The Return Of The Legends, where they perform spectacular routines and share amusing tales from the beloved BBC One dance programme, where they all worked as professional dancers. However, one member who was absent from the This Morning chat was Vincent Simone. Before the interview, the group shared a touching tribute to Vincent, 46, who was a professional from 2006 until 2012, reports the Mirror. Posting on Instagram, James, 47, who worked as a Strictly professional from 2006 to 2013, shared a heartwarming video message to Vincent with his fellow performers. James declared: "Very shortly we are about to go live on This Morning! So make sure you tune in and also we just wanted to say hi to Vincent who can't be with us today. Vincent we love you and it's not the same without you!". During the chat, the group also referenced Vincent as Brendan, 49, who was a Strictly professional from 2004 to 2017, highlighted in a preview of their show: "Did you see Vincent there? Vincent is with us as well!" Meanwhile, at the beginning of Monday's programme, the Strictly professionals all danced into the studio as they welcomed hosts Emma and Joel complete with enormous feathers. After their blockbuster sell-out tour Legends of The Dance Floor in 2024, Strictly Come Dancing icons Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian have revealed an even grander tour for 2025: The Return Of The Legends. James had previously reflected on last year's show: "Last year's Legends tour was a life-changing experience, reigniting a passion for dance I thought was lost. "The energy, artistry, and camaraderie reminded me why I fell in love with dance. I'm deeply grateful to the exceptional team and talent behind it. I can't wait to bring that same energy and legacy to new audiences on the upcoming tour." Meanwhile, Pasha, 45, who served as a Strictly professional from series nine to series 16, remarked: "Working with my best friends on the Legends of The Dance show was such a joy. "We gave it everything, so to see the audiences' reaction in sold-out theatres night after doesn't get better than that. See you there." This Morning continues on weekdays at 10am on ITV and ITV X.
Daily Mirror
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly Come Dancing star pulls out of This Morning appearance
This Morning was hosted by Emma Willis and Joel Dommett on Monday One Strictly Come Dancing star was missing from their This Morning interview on Monday. During the latest instalment, summer hosts Emma Willis and Joel Dommett spoke to Strictly legends James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Brendan Cole and Ian Waite. The group have teamed up together for their hit show The Return Of The Legends, where they deliver showstopping routines and recall hilarious stories from the hit BBC One dance show. However, one member who was missing from the interview on This Morning was Vincent Simone. Prior to the interview, the group issued a sweet message to Vincent, 46, who was a pro from 2006 until 2012. This is a breaking showbiz story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest news, pictures and videos.
