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Neil Morrissey reveals his regret over Amanda Holden fling which led to her divorce from TV's Les Dennis: 'Don't f*** a gameshow host's wife'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2023
Neil Morrissey has expressed sadness for Amanda Holden's five-week affair, which culminated in her and Family Fortunes actress Les Dennis' union breaking up. The actor, 61, embarked on the case with BGT judge Barry, 52, back in 2000, when Amanda later claimed that it was 'just about sex.' Neil gave listeners life advice on a live stream with Line of Duty's Martin Compston.'Don't p*** into the wind'.

JAN MOIR: The week Charles and William gave Harry and Meghan a lesson in what it means to be royal

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 12, 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (pictured) aren't in the world in a situation where they would not make it worse by eagerly inserting themselves into the story. Following the Hamas assault on Israel, the breathless couple condemned "all acts of terrorism and violence" in a tweet released on Wednesday. So caring while still being terribly poor and terribly neutral, just in case they annoint an individual who might be useful in the future. Or perhaps there is a more noble reason behind their careful impartiality? If true, that would be miraculous.

Jody Cundy of Strictly Come Dancing has returned to dance again after a 4 a.m. hospital attack after being forced to miss two days of rehearsals due to fears he will not recover before Saturday's performance

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 6, 2023
On Friday, Jody Cundy of Strictly Come Dancing was back in rehearsals after it was revealed that he would not be able to compete on the show this weekend due to a health scare. After awakening at 4 a.m. in the morning with a swollen, infected leg, the Paralympian, 44, had to dash to the hospital early this week. Since being born with a deformed foot, Jody, who had one of his legs amputated when he was three years old, was unable to rehearse for two days.

What are the Movie Week songs and dances? 2023 is the sex offenders on strictly Come Dancing

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 6, 2023
On Saturday, Strictly Come Dancing's special will be televised in Hollywood for its Movie Week premiere, and the songs and dances have been confirmed. In an attempt to prevent the dreaded dance-off, the remaining 14 couples will take to the floor for an eclectic variety of performances. Les Dennis and Nancy Zumba were the first pair to be banned last week after finishing last in the leaderboard with their Samba at the bottom of the board.

Strictly's Les Dennis 'clashed with Nancy Xu behind the scenes and pair failed to gel' before shock elimination

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 3, 2023
According to Les Dennis and Nancy Xu, they clashed behind the scenes of Strict Come Dancing, which culminated in their poor show on Sunday. Since they failed to make the dance off, the comedian, 69, and his professional dance partner, 32, were the first couple barred from the show. Les and Nancy were unable to connect because the funnyman's energy levels weren't equal to Nancy's.

Amanda Holden's 'brutal' confession about why she ended her relationship with ex-husband Les Dennis resurfaces

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 3, 2023
Amanda Holden's 'brutal' confession about why she ended her friendship with ex-husband Les Dennis has resurfaced. Amanda, 22, 22, then 21 years old at the time, fell in love with the Family Fortunes host, then 40, when they were both acting in a production of The Sound Of Music. Amanda married two years later in 1995, but circumstances came to a close when it was revealed that she and her Shakespeare co-star Neil Morrissey had an affair in 2000 - something she later claimed was about sex.'

The return of the legendary family gameshow has been confirmed by ITV, who is expected to return with a brand new series

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 2, 2023
With yet another brand new series, ITV has announced that an iconic family gameshow will be back to our screens. Since being taken from televisions in 2002, Family Fortunes will return for its fourth series on ITV1 and ITVX. With Gino D'Acampo hosting, the much-loved show will now be a key fixture in ITV's weekend prime time schedule.

Les Dennis is the first celebrity to be disqualified from the hit BBC One show after taking on Nikita Kanda in the dance off

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 1, 2023
For the first time in this series, voting lines were opened on Strictly Come Dancing with two couples competing for the feared dance offence.

Les Dennis's rare confession about his ex wife Amanda Holden is revealed - as he becomes the first star to be booted off Strictly Come Dancing

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 1, 2023
Les Dennis' rare confession about his ex wife Amanda Holden has been revealed - as the first celebrity to be booted of Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night. After their difficult start, the TV star, 69, made a surprising confession about his former passion. When Amanda was 22 years old and starting her own stage career in 1993, they rewind 30 years.

Nancy Xu of Strictly Come Dancing leaves the studio after being concerned about a serious neck injury while doing her routine

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 24, 2023
Nancy Xu was seen leaving the Strictly Come Dancing studio after causing fear during Saturday's live broadcast after she appeared to suffer a horrific injury. After her first appearance with partner Les Dennis, 69, the professional dancer was photographed in the back of a car as she headed home to take it easy. Nancy had converted to casual attire, but she was also sporting her spruced up make-up when she was seen typing away on her notebook.

After spotting a 'clue' on the first show, Strictly Come Dancing viewers are sure they've 'worked out' who will be the first couple eliminated

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 24, 2023
The first couple to be disqualified will be deemed 'worked out,' according to Strictly Come Dancing's viewers. On Saturday night, the BBC1 dance competition began as all 15 celebrities took to the floor for their first routines. No one will be home this week, with scores being carried over to next weekend unless someone says goodbye to the tournament on Sunday night.

As viewers predict he'll go far in the game, strictly fans brand Krishnan Guru-Murthy a 'legend' and 'breath of fresh air' for his fun-filled Cha Cha Cha

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 24, 2023
After his fun-filled Cha Cha Cha Cha Cha Cha on Saturday night's opening show, Strictly followers dubbed Krishnan Guru-Murthy a 'legend.' Boom Shack A Lack by Apache Indian had a 53-point lead over the Channel 4 News anchor, who had 22 points out of 40 with partner Lauren Oakley. Many viewers were raving over the 'groovy' appearance and predicting that his lovable character would help him win the competition.

Strictly's Nancy Xu sparks concern from fans after she suffers a nasty injury during her debut dance with Les Dennis: 'Did you see the blood?'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 23, 2023
During Saturday's live show, Strictly sensation Nancy Xu raised questions from fans after she appeared to suffer a serious injury. When the pair was being interviewed by Claudia Winkleman after their debut appearance, the professional dancer, 32, was partnered with Les Dennis, 69, and was seen removing blood from her ears. As she was handed a tissue, the choreographer was caught muffling while having a chat with the host.

What feud?Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington lovingly describes pro partner Giovanni Pernice 'like a little brother' after hitting back at claims she 'threatened to quit' as they take to the floor for series' first live show

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 23, 2023
Amanda Abbington of Strictly came away reports of a rivalry with pro partner Giovanni Pernice as they took the dance floor for the show's first live episode on Saturday. In the pre-recorded VT, the actress, 49, said the dancer was like 'a little brother' who has a lot of love for him, before going on to admit she's not picked up 'as quickly as she wanted to' during rehearsals. All 15 couples appeared on the leaderboard for the first time with Nigel Harmon and Katya Jones, 32 points, and Les Dennis and his partner Nancy Xu were dissatisfied with a disappointing 16.

The launch of Strictly Come Dancing's highest ratings since 2021, when the first competition night was watched by an average of 6.1 million

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 17, 2023
According to overnight ratings, the first live show of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing saw it's ratings decrease again, with an average 6.1 million viewers tuning in on Saturday. This was the first year in a row for an average of 6.8 million viewers after the launch in 2022 attracted a whopping 7.9 million viewers in 2021. The first competition night of the glitzy show on Saturday, when 15 celebrities were paired with their pro-partners, attracted a record of 6.7 million viewers.

In the midst of a 'fix' row, viewers expect Layton Williams to make HISTORY, while Les Dennis fails to impress as the stars take to the dance floor for the first time

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2023
Since the glitzy BBC competition roared back to screens on Saturday, viewers have already predicted who would win the latest series. The celebrities met with their partners for the first time in a disco themed group routine.

Despite having a knee replacement, Les Dennis, 69, admits his wife "cried" after he got a spot on Strictly Come Dancing, but claims he'd'do every day

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2023
Les Dennis has admitted that he was excited to land Strictly Come Dancing because he would cross it off his bucket list as he approaches to reach his 70th birthday.

When does Strictly Come Dancing 2023 start?When is the results show?

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2023
Strictly Come Dancing is back on TV screens once more, with the film showing later this month. The 2023 BBC One series will showcase an immaculate star-studded lineup, as well as unexpected changes to dance partnering, with one well-known professional dancer deciding to leave the competition while another is forced to withdraw from competing. Amanda Abbington, Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Eddie Kadi, Angela Scanlon, Zara McDermott, Adam Thomas, and Nikita Kanda will compete on the floor this year. Ellie Leach, Jody Cundy, Bobby Brazier, Nigel Harman, Annabel Croft, and Les Dennis will all be joined by them, although Amy Dowden will not be able to participate in the team numbers as she undergoes breast cancer chemotherapy. So, when does the spectacle begin, what is happening with the professional dancers and when will the Strictly Come Dancing results show take place?

Strictly's Les Dennis, 69, reveals he lost three stone by cutting out takeaways after a terrifying health scare: 'It was a huge wake-up call'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 12, 2023
Les Dennis has revealed that he shed three stone after a health scare pushed him to change his diet and lifestyle. For the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing, the legendary host has been named as the fifteenth and final celebrity contestant. Les revealed in a recent interview that after going to slim down in 2017 after going back to takeaways while on tour with The Addams Family, he revealed that Strictly has given him a 'new lease on life.'

Jowita Przystal, a Strictly Come Dancing pro, is involved in an unfortunate match with ex Giovanni Pernice as she arrives at rehearsals with rumors that she is pregnant with Arduino Bertoncello

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2023
Jowita Przystal, the Strictly Come Dancing actress, had a rough start with her Giovanni Pernice as she set off rehearsals with her rumoured boyfriend Arduino Bertoncello. As she joined her fellow pros preparing for the new series, the dancer, 28, cut a sleek brown top with which she paired with smart white shorts. But Jowita and Arduino were seen strolling paths with her ex-boyfriend Giovanni after they parted in April.

Les Dennis, 69, keeps it casual in gym gear after being announced as the final contestant

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2023
On Thursday, he was announced as the 15th and final contestant to participate in this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Les Dennis was in good spirits on Friday when he appeared for the first time at rehearsals for the show. As he stepped into casual gym attire for his dance preparations, the actor and host, 63, looked ready to work up a sweat.

Inside Les Dennis and Amanda Holden's doomed marriage: How the Strictly star's shock 18-year age gap romance turned to heartbreak over her sex-crazed Neil Morrissey affair

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2023
Fans could not help but reflect on Les Dennis' enthralling personal life after he was announced as one of the future stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Amanda Holden, the Family Fortunes host, who was 22, married in 1993 in a lavish manner (left). Amanda's affair with her Happy Birthday Shakespeare co-star Neil Morrissey (right) came to an end five years later, something she later described as 'just about sex.'

Les Dennis, 69, has been confirmed as the final celebrity for the forthcoming series after being left black-faced by mistakenly broadcasting the news early

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2023
Les Dennis has been named as the fifteenth and final celebrity contestant for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. This fall, the multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series, once more bringing glitter, glamour, and stunning dancing to homes around the country. Les Dennis is a TV personality, actor, and entertainer.

The full 2023 cast of Strictly Come Dancing has been announced as the comedy queen completing the cast ahead of the new film

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 10, 2023
The full cast for Strictly Come Dancing 2023 has been announced, with comedian Les Dennis (top, third left) completing the cast ahead of the new series. Leslie May, the veteran host and stage actor, will be unveiled as the final celebrity to participate in this year's lineup on Friday. Annabel Croft, comedian Eddie Kadi, West End actor Layton Williams, actor Layton Harman, actress Amanda Abbington, television presenter Gabriela Kanda, former Love Island actress Zara McDermott, and actress Bobby Brazier are among those expected to appear.