News about Brendan Cole

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.

As they wait for renovations on their house in Mallorca to be finished, Brendan Cole and his family will be sleeping in tents. The former Strictly Come Dancing actor has bought a house in Spain and will be heading to Mallorca this summer with his wife Zoe and their children Aurelia, ten, and Dante, four. Brendan explained to The Sun how the family will be 'glamping' in the garden until the house is ready for them to move in.

Brendan Cole, a professionally trained dancer, has confirmed that he would like to return to the show and dance as part of a tribute to Len Goodman, but that he will not be 'welcome' on the BBC dance floor. The former television judge died in Tunbridge Wells following a brief bout with bone cancer last month just days before his 79th birthday. Len was portrayed as lovable and brilliant by The Sun Brendan, 47, who appeared in 15 seasons of the show before being axed in 2018, described him as kind and brilliant.'

Strictly Come Dancing debuted on televisions this year, marking the show's 20th anniversary since the show's debut in 2004. But with the Quicksteps and Waltzes, there have been romance rumors and even physical breakups between couples on the program. Some couples stayed together while watching the show, amicable or not, but many fell apart in the months after the dazzling lights dimmed in the historic ballroom.

Helen Skelton has expressed her desire in being on ITV's Dancing On Ice but she has instead signed up for BBC rival show Strictly Come Dancing. After signing up last minute, the Countryfile host, 39, was the last celebrity contestant confirmed for the series. Helen told The Sun: "I like to do anything that challenges me" before her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing was revealed.

Adam Peaty and his partner Eirianed Munro have become the latest victims of the 'Strictly curse,' after his 2021 stint on the show. The Olympic swimmer is the latest in a long line of celebrities whose relationships were brought to an end by the dance show, where actors spend hours training with their professional colleagues before heading to the stage for tense and intimate performances. Adam and Katya Jones appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, and they both screamed when they came close to kissing during one of their steamy habits (left). Though some couples split while watching the show, amicable or not, many people fell apart in the months after the glitzy lights dimmed in the famous ballroom (Stacey Dooley pictured right with Kevin Clifton).

She can make the charts as well as open a bottle of beer with her teeth. In a recent episode of Celebrity Gogglebox with musician husband Richard Jones, And Sophie Ellis-Bexter, 43, displayed her surprising talent. 'Give it here,' the Feeling guitarist, who was also 43, returned to the couch, unable to open his bottle only for his wife.'