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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly romance ‘exposed' as Jowita drops biggest clue yet she's dating co-star after Pete romance rumour
A STRICTLY Come Dancing romance has been 'exposed'. The long-running BBC show is no stranger to its stars forming romantic bonds. 4 4 The Sun revealed last year how Jowita and fellow Strictly dancer Vito Coppola had reportedly grown closer. A source said at the time: 'There have been several flings going on under the radar this year but people are talking behind the scenes. 'The chemistry on set is palpable. "But Vito is very respectful of Jowita and has been trying to woo her all series." Taking to Reddit, fans have now shared a new "clue" that the pair are dating. They showed a screenshot from Jowita's Instagram story, where she'd posted an Italy fact. It read: "Study shows that eating Tiramisu in Italy scientifically makes you happier." For much of Strictly 2024, Jowita and celeb partner Pete Wicks were rumoured to be dating. The Polish dancer was also linked to contestant and EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick, According to a report, the two had a fling while filming the series towards the end of last year. The pair initially met in 2023 when Jamie won the Strictly Christmas special, with them then hitting it off last autumn. Jowita takes savage swipe at Strictly ex after they were caught kissing backstage at BBC show A source told MailOnline at the time: "Jowita and Jamie grew really close while filming Strictly. "Things did get romantic between them, Jowita loves Jamie's playfulness and sense of humour, not to mention he's a very talented dancer." The source then touched on how rumours about Jowita and Pete Wicks allowed her connection with Jamie to "go under the radar". Meanwhile, Jowita previously dated former Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice. And last month, it appeared the show favourite took a savage swipe at her ex. The Sun revealed in 2022 how the show pros enjoyed a secret tryst after Jowita won that year's series with Hamza Yassin. While the pair split just three months later, it appears the Polish dancer is still holding a grudge. In a TikTok video, Jowita danced to Gladdest – Done With Your Ex (Shake It To The Max Remix) by Moliy and Silent Addy, in what fans believed was a not-so-subtle dig at Giovanni. She wrote in her caption: "Dance it. I had to, it's a viiibe! #vibes #ex #womenpower." Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One and iPlayer. 4
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing stars issue 'sad' update as duo forced to alter show
Strictly Come Dancing stars issue 'sad' update as duo forced to alter show Professional dancers Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were set to take to the road this summer in a brand new stage show but have been forced to make changes Strictly: Joe Suggs reveals he wanted Janette as a partner BBC's Strictly Come Dancing stars have shared a "sad" message to their followers after announcing alterations to their upcoming show. Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were anticipated to tour this summer with their new stage show, 'Red Hot and Ready'. They were to be joined by Pasquale La Rocca, a dancer and choreographer known for his work on the American iteration of Strictly, Dancing with the Stars. However, they have informed fans via an update that, due to "unforeseen circumstances" there has been a change in plans. Through a statement on their shared Instagram account, the dance partners announced: "Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen illness, Pasquale has had to withdraw from our tour." Continuing, they expressed their disappointment, stating: "We're extremely sad at this news as Pasquale was a valued member of our company. We want to wish him all the love, health and best wishes for a quick recovery and hopefully we'll see him back on the 'Red Hot & Ready' stage in the future." Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were set to take to the road this summer in a brand new stage show, called Red Hot and Ready (Image: Vito Coppola Instagram ) In their Instagram post's comments section, both Dianne and Vito sent heartfelt messages to their colleague. Dianne wrote: "[Loveheart] you @pasqualelarocca get better soon my love x," and Vito posted: "Friend @pasqualelarocca.", reports the Express. The Strictly community echoed these sentiments, offering their support to Pasquale. One fan commented, "So so sad @pasqualelarocca is such an asset to any production but health comes first. Sending love and healing,". Another fan expressed their disappointment: "Gutted. But health comes first. We will miss you @pasqualelarocca get well soon x". A third shared their sentiments, writing: "Oh no! Such sad news. I was really looking forward to seeing him dance. Wishing you a speedy recovery Pasquale. xx". Content cannot be displayed without consent While Dianne and Vito have not confirmed who will step in for Pasquale on the tour, they will be joined by an impressive line-up including Talia Fowler, Jaih Betote, Rosa Carne, Robbie Kmetoni, and Anais Riera. The show promises fans a thrilling experience, stating: "The ultimate high-voltage dance extravaganza, exploding with jaw-dropping choreography, heart-pounding music and breath-taking moves, from seriously sexy to irresistibly charming, and celebrating the pure joy of dance." Article continues below It continues to describe the variety of dances audiences can look forward to: "From a seriously romantic Waltz, to a futuristic Foxtrot, the passion of the Tango and Paso Doble cut right through. Revel in the emotional power of the Cha Cha, the Samba and Jive, whilst our smoking, irresistible Rumba always leaves you breathless."
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly star Ellie Leach unveils new tattoo after ex-Coronation Street star got matching inking with Vito Coppola
STRICTLY Come Dancing champ Ellie Leach has revealed her brand new tattoo after her matching inking with her co-star. The actress, 24, was seen having the fresh "teenie" designs applied to her forearm and wrist as she headed to a parlour in Manchester. 6 6 It comes after the Coronation Street alum had a matching tatt with former Strictly co-star and professional partner Vito Coppola, 32, last year, as rumours of her romance with fellow show star Bobby Brazier, 21, swirled. Last year, Italian Vito showed off the design which featured a bee and aubergine logo on his upper arm, with the word "resilience" inked underneath. He explained: "It is going to be a bee with an aubergine body." Now ITV actress Ellie has added to her collection, with a square with a cross inside and a lightening bolt. The Faye Windass star donned a black top and denim shorts for her appointment, and kept her cool as she was tattooed in the chair. Ellie re-posted the images to her Instagram Stories with a cheeky laughing Emoji. a matching inking with her best mate back in 2022. VITO TATT Yet it was her close bond with Italian Vito which sparked her body art a year later. After their joint appointment, Ellie proudly also showed off her arm and said: "Guys, we're just done! We are so, so happy. "The best is Nicola Oprey. There she is, look at her. She's just the best. It's beautiful." The dancer and the soap star had referred to themselves as the "aubergine team" because Vito loves parmigiana, but decided to add a bee to the design because of its resilience. The couple previously said on ITV 's This Morning that they were planning on getting tattoos to mark their incredible journey on the BBC One dance competition. Speaking about his relationship with Ellie, Vito said: "We have a great relationship and we are going to have a tattoo - as a joke - before we got to the final we promised ourselves we would get one of an Aubergine." Ellie shared: "We said if we made it to the final we would get a tattoo, but it was just a joke, we didn't expect to get there." Vito added: "At the end we decided to do a B with the body of an Aubergine because a B is a Brazilian insect. But that is a symbol of our bond." It came after The Sun revealed that Ellie and Strictly co-star Bobby had been growing close. 6 6
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Strictly champion Dianne Buswell admits the gruelling demands of her career mean she's had to make 'tough' decisions about baby plans with boyfriend Joe Sugg
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has revealed she's desperate to have children - but admits the gruelling demands of her showbiz career are delaying her dreams of becoming a mum. The 35-year-old Aussie pro, who lifted the Glitterball Trophy last year, revealed that time spent with her nieces and nephews over Christmas triggered serious baby fever. Dianne, who's been dating YouTuber Joe Sugg, 33, since they met on Strictly in 2018, told The Sun: 'I would like to have children, 100 per cent. 'Joe and I love kids, and that's definitely something that we would absolutely love. I haven't really thought about how many I would like. It will definitely happen.' The couple, who live in a £3.5million home in Brighton, have been flooded with baby chat recently, but say their hectic schedules are the biggest hurdle. Dianne is currently preparing to hit the road for a 30-date UK tour with fellow Strictly dancer Vito Coppola, while also promoting a new podcast with 2023 partner Chris McCausland. The pro dancer admitted juggling motherhood and a performance career would be 'a challenge' but insisted it's something both she and Joe are excited about. She said: 'My job is quite demanding and I love it so much. 'It is a tough one to balance out and think about. It would take a lot of thought, but eventually one day we'll get there, but there is lots happening at the moment. It will happen when it's supposed to.' The pair already play aunt and uncle to Joe's nieces and Dianne's nephews back in Australia, and say time with them has only confirmed their desire to become parents. The former So You Think You Can Dance star first joined the UK version of Strictly in 2017 and has built a reputation as one of its most popular professionals. Her win with Chris McCausland last year - Strictly's first blind contestant - was praised by fans and marked the highlight of her career so far. She said: 'The Glitterball is in my office so when I'm working it can remind me that hard work can pay off and I've already achieved so much. I'm so proud of it.' Despite the intense workload, Dianne says she's kept her body in top shape with an intense routine that includes daily sauna sessions, ice baths, Pilates and a clean diet. She even credits Dutch cold-exposure guru Wim Hof with helping her manage stress and anxiety since taking part in Freeze The Fear in 2022. Dianne and Joe, who met during his 2018 stint on the dance show, are now one of the UK's most successful social media couples with a combined fortune of nearly £9million. Strictly also brought her close friend and now tour partner Vito Coppola into her life. She says he feels 'like family', thanks to her Italian heritage. The dancer hopes to return for another series of the BBC show later this year, admitting it still gives her a buzz after seven years and whilst the job is 'tiring', it's 'never a drag'. It comes after Dianne shrieked as she was grilled about engagement rumours by Susanna Reid during a live episode of Good Morning Britain in March. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 35, was recently spotted wearing a ring on social media. While appearing on the ITV show with Vito Coppola, host Susanna took the chance to question Dianne about the speculation. She asked: 'I want to ask you because there was a lot of speculation about the fact that you might have got engaged over the last couple of days!' Dianne explained: 'It's a really funny story! I was in Australia and it's quite hot over there. I had just flown in and my fingers get a little bit swollen on the plane. 'I'm taking pictures with my family and I put them online so everyone thought I was engaged. I'm not engaged.' Ed Balls jokingly added: 'Joseph, what are you doing? What's he doing, seriously?' The couple met on the sixteenth series of the BBC dance show after being partnered together. They finished runners-up to Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, who later started dating and welcomed their daughter Minnie earlier this year. Dianne has talked openly about their own plans to start a family, previously telling Women's Health: 'Joe is the most supportive person. I'd love to have a family one day, and I know Joe would love a family too. That would be our dream one day.' Joe found fame with his 'ThatcherJoe' YouTube channel before launching spin-offs 'ThatcherJoeVlogs' and 'ThatcherJoeGames'. In December Joe shared a sweet, gushing message to celebrate his girlfriend Dianne and her Strictly partner Chris after they were victorious on the BBC show. The duo were crowned 2024's champions after the comedian made history as the show's first-ever blind contestant and winner. Chris pipped fellow finalists Tasha Ghouri, JB Gill and Sarah Hadland to the post in the 'best ever' final, with his cheeky wit and inspiring story helping to save the show following a year of scandals. In December Joe shared a sweet, gushing message to celebrate his girlfriend Dianne and her Strictly partner Chris after they were victorious on the BBC show Joe proudly shared a gallery of pictures praising the dancer for her hard work and 'determination'. He wrote: 'There are no words to describe how proud I am of you both @diannebuswell @chrismccauslandcomedy, Last night was an absolute movie. 'You made us laugh, you made us cry and you proved to the world that you are good enough and you can achieve anything the doubters say you can't and more. 'Chris I thank you for making this year so special for Dianne and I could not be happier that you're the partner she finally lifted the glitterball with. 'Dot, it's been a long winding, road full of ups and downs for 7 years but you have shown pure determination & dedication and you finally got there in the best way possible and everyone has been able to see how amazing you are and what an incredible teacher you are this year. 'You are both inspirations and have the nations hearts ♥️ on behalf of everyone, thank you.'
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shirley Ballas' million pound payday as company rakes in seven figure sum and doubles profits after books and TV deals
SHIRLEY Ballas took home a million-pound payday as her company raked in a seven-figure sum. The Strictly Come Dancing star has doubled her profits after her money-spinning books and TV deals. 7 7 As well as being a fan-favourite judge on the BBC One ballroom competition, Shirley, 64, clearly has incredible business acumen. She has waltzed up £6,650 a week in business profits after proving herself a hit with the books she's released as well as on the dance floor. Dance with Passion is the firm into which she reportedly channels her TV income and it has banked £349,280 in profit. Its bumper earnings - run-up in the year to 31 March 2025 - taking ongoing profits held by Ballas's firm to a whopping £1.2 million. She signed off the accounts for the firm late last month after she filed the figures at Companies House late last week. The accounts reporting a £1,420,751 in assets before bills. Cash balances of £1,420,651 and monies due in at £100 offset by £178,374 in monies owed. Ballas's firm was due to pay out £152,843 in corporation tax on her profits and £20,654 in taxation and security, as at the date of the accounts. 2025's profit is almost double the £181,093 she banked in 2024, and also the best so far for the TV personality According to the public accounts, she previously made £201,391 in 2023, £237,913 in 2022, £135,284 in 2021 and £137,416 in 2019 – her firm's first year of trading. Strictly professional Vito Coppola leaves Shirley Ballas speechless as he goes naked in new video The nature of business Dance with Passion is reported on the entity as 'other support activities not elsewhere classified.' She is the company's only director and sole shareholder which is one of her businesses on Companies House. The second – Dance with Us – was set up in March with dancer and Strictly co-star Vito Coppola, 32. Its nature of business has been reported as performing arts and the first accounts are due by December 2026. Shirley has also released a number of books, Murder on the Dance Floor in 2023 and Dance to the Death last year. This is part of her own special novel series called, The Sequin Mysteries. This comes after Shirley opened up on her other businesses away from her gig as a judge on the celebrity dancing competition. She previously told The Sun that she feels 'safe' in her own dancing studios, which she insists is her primary job. She told us: "When I go back to work to my own job, I'm always in a safe environment, because the people, we have 17 teachers in our dance studio, and I've been around them all since I was seven. "Anton used to come into my studio as a very young man, very young man. "He's no different now than he was when he walked through the doors the whole of the industry, my industry, my number one job, if you like, has great respect for these people. So it's just marvelous." Shirley also praised the wider dance community and her long lasting creative relationships. Sheadded: "And I feel blessed to be a part of that community. "I know other a lot of the Strictly [stars] around the world, Dancing With The Stars, particularly the one in the US, for example, or everybody around the world [has] either passed through my books or been a part of my life at some point." 7 7
