News about Brendan Cole

Brendan Cole has revealed what he really thinks about Wynne Evans on Strictly Come Dancing amid his 'wandering hand' incident with Katya Jones. The professional dancer, 48, who appeared on Strictly from 2004 to 2018, shared his thoughts on the Welsh opera singer's performance on the show following the recent drama.

For years, the BBC show has sparked many off-screen romances between celebrities and their professional partners, with some even leaving their spouses to pursue these relationships.

James, 46, was embroiled in the drama when unearthed footage came out of him telling his former partner Georgina Bouzova he would 'drag her across the floor and scream at her' if she forgot her moves in 2006.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole has broken his silence on the BBC show's ongoing scandal.  The 48-year-old was famously axed from the series back in 2018 after 15 years on air, following claims he was 'difficult to work with.'  The once beloved series is currently embroiled in controversy over how the professional dancers teach the celebs, with multiple accusations emerging of bullying and abusive behaviour. 

Strictly Come Dancing took viewers down memory lane on Saturday as the BBC aired the show's first ever episode to celebrate its landmark 20th anniversary - and fans are all saying the same thing. Viewers couldn't get over the 'carnage' they witnessed and how brutal the judges used to be with their comments. The hit Latin and ballroom show first aired on 15 May 2004 and has come a long way since.

Although it's one of TV's most glamorous shows, Strictly Come Dancing isn't always all sparkles and fun - and the quest for the Glitterball trophy does come with its risks and challenges. MailOnline takes a look back at some of the ITV programmes most notable injuries that were sustained over the past 20 years - from a ripped scar to a popped knee...

The unfolding drama has led to a renewed focus on any controversial moments from previous years, with a number of resurfaced clips now being widely shared on social media. Fans are particularly aghast at one clip (left) showing professional dancer James Jordan telling his partner he would 'drag her across the floor and scream at her' if she forgets her moves. A second that has raised eyebrows shows dancer Brendan Cole slapping his partner, Fiona Phillips', bottom three times during rehearsals in 2005 (right).

For 20 years it has been the weekly glitzy Saturday night extravaganza which warms the hearts of its viewers in the run-up to Christmas. Millions follow the fortunes of the celebrities paired with professional dancers as they compete for the fabled glitterball trophy. In recent weeks, however, it has become clear that there is more to Strictly than sequins and stardust. The BBC's most popular Saturday night programme since The Generation Game is engulfed in scandal, with multiple stars accusing their dance partners of abuse and bullying. No fewer than eight former contestants have come forward to share details of their alleged ordeals and the scale of the controversy is now threatening the very existence of the Beeb's flagship show. So which of the unfolding scandals are serious enough to end its 20-year reign, and which are simply sob stories from snowflakes jumping on a bandwagon which is careering out of control?

Strictly star Sarah Manners says the BBC 'fully supported her' after receiving rough treatment from dance partner Brendan Cole during her time on the show.  The former Casualty actress's difficulties on the BBC1 dance series have reemerged in light of recent bullying scandals, which has resulted in Italian pro Graziano Di Prima being sacked and compatriot Giovanni Pernice leaving. Manners partnered New Zealander Cole in the 2004 series and he reduced her to tears by criticising her on live TV, as well as in newspaper interviews where he compared her unfavourably to former partner Natasha Kaplinsky.

Emmerdale star Claire King branded Strictly Come Dancing Brendan Cole 'really nasty' after he 'ground down her confidence' in resurfaced interview.  The actress, 62, who plays Kim Tate in the soap, competed on the BBC series alongside the professional dancer, 48, in 2006, where they finished in sixth place.  Brendan was famously axed from the show back in 2018 after 15 years on air, following claims he was 'difficult to work with.'

The BBC could face a £1million legal bill over the Strictly Come Dancing misconduct scandal, according to reports, as two stars have left the show.  It comes as a video has resurfaced of former professional Brendan Cole slapping his partner, Fiona Phillips', bottom three times during rehearsals in 2005.  Brendan was famously axed from the show back in 2018 after 15 years on air, following claims he was 'difficult to work with.'

On Wednesday afternoon at the BBC's stately HQ, Broadcasting House, a meeting was convened to discuss whether or not Strictly Come Dancing could be saved. Could it really be the end for the Corporation's golden goose - that was the question to be tackled after bosses had spent the past ten days fighting for its future. However, their biggest fear, even more than the gradual, insidious drip-feed of complaints, is whether the show, now in its 20th year, is about to have its darker side revealed in full. That the shiny veneer of glitterballs and sequins, so adored by viewers, has gone for ever.

The Strictly 'old boys' - Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite - will take to the stage together on a national tour showcasing the fact that their hips still have it.

The hit Latin and ballroom show first aired on 15 May 2004 and in honour of the anniversary, the broadcaster has commissioned a one-off special that will delve into the history of the programme.

As the popular show returns to screens on ITV, Ant and Dec will have their twentieth season of Saturday Night Takeaway. The variety show, which premiered in June 2002, has featured some familiar faces and memorable moments from more than 20 years as a Saturday night entertainment staple. But where are the other presenters and guest stars to have featured on Saturday Night Takeaway now and how many can you remember?

Brendan Cole fought back tears as he paid tribute to his co-star Robin Windsor, who died in Strictly Come Dancing at the age of 44. On Tuesday's Good Morning Britain, the professional dancer, 47, appeared alongside fellow pro dancer Erin Boag on video. Brendan said he was 'in shock' at the news of Robin's death when speaking with hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls.

Fans are eager to find out who will be crowned the champion of the 2024 series, from iconic soap stars to X Factor legends, with even one actor lucky enough to win the show twice. Here is a look at the former stars who have been crowned in the past as this year's Dancing On Ice premieres this Sunday.

According to Strictly Come Dancing reports, the BBC and royal officials have already confirmed that the special 20th anniversary show will be held in Buckingham Palace's ballroom next year. Queen Camilla, who performed with Craig Revel Horwood and Brendan Cole on the Strictly Christmas Special in 2017, is a huge fan of the event, as has Princess Charlotte. During a surprise visit to the Princess of Wales' secret studios, the youngster and Prince Louis were able to see the dress rehearsals.

On Friday, the Princess of Wales enjoyed a private tour to the Strictly Come Dancing studios ahead of musical week. The royal's two youngest children, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, were joined by her two children, Prince Charlotte, eight, and five. Strictly Come Dancing actresses rehearse as they got a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of what was to come on Saturday's film.

On last week's program, Strictly Come Dancing singer Layton Williams defended his pole dancing routine after it was compared to a "strip club." Thousands of fans protested Christina Aguilera's decision not to Ain't No Other Man, a family's favorite, while former professional Brendan Cole likened it to a 'Magic Mike' sex show.' Williams, one of the few people to win the glitter ball, told The Mail on Sunday: "I feel like we've always come out and done something possibly a little bit more out there, pushing the boundaries a little bit, which is a little risky, because we're thrown into this and that, and there's always a element of surprise."

After he slammed this series for being like a Magic Mike show, Brendan Cole gives Nigel Harman a stark warning. Although the actor's elation caused by his resignation, the ballroom dancer, 47, who ceased his work as a professional on the BBC competition in 2017, said that he should have demonstrated more 'humility'.' Elsewhere, Brendan discussed Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin's racy dance routine, which culminated in them writhing around a pole during the episode at Blackpool Tower.

Brendan Cole has admitted that he 'hated' working with half of his celebrity coworkers when he was on the show. The former Strictly Come Dancing dancer, 47, shared what it was like when he didn't get to know his colleagues on the show and confessed that he had 'two' experiences with it. 'I've been doing it twice really strongly, but we couldn't even be in the same studio together,' the professional dancer told The Mirror: "I've had it twice really well.'

Last week, Strictly Come Dancing returned to on screens for the 21st time, marking the company's 21st series. But with the Quicksteps and Waltzes, couples are bound to break ups. Although some couples dissolved while competing on the show, amicable or not, many fell apart in the months after the glitzy lights dimmed in the iconic ballroom, giving rise to the infamous Strictly curse.

The soap opera debuted on Channel 4 on a week a week and has gone on to have a phenomenal 28-year run. However, Channel 4 would not be able to air individual Hollyoaks episodes for the first time this week, as they will be migrated to sister channel E4. MailOnline explores where the original 1995 cast of Hollyoaks are now as the show's individual episodes are cut from Channel 4.