News about Pasha Kovalev

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.

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has reportedly signed up for the new series of Dancing On Ice. The soap actress, 36, who stars as Goldie McQueen on the Channel 4 soap, is the latest star attached to the series after Ferne McCann was said to have joined. Chelsee is no stranger to competition shows and previously finished as runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2011 alongside pro dancer Pasha Kovalev. 

JB Gill addressed the Strictly Come Dancing 'curse' with his wife Chloe in a fun clip this week, insisting he will not be 'lipsing any girl.' The JLS star, 37, who tied-the-knot with dancer Chloe, 34, back in January 2014, was announced as part of the 2024 line-up this month.  Strictly has long been known for the 'curse' that befalls some contestants who end up dating their partner, despite some being already in relationships. 

The JLS singer, 37, who tied-the-knot with dancer Chloe, 34, back in January 2014 after four years, was announced as part of the Strictly 2024 series line-up last week. And speaking exclusively to MailOnline about his upcoming appearance on the BBC show, JB said he and Chloe have 'incredible communication' and insisted that his time on the show will 'not change that'.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Pasha Kovalev has said bosses need to 're-establish rules' in order to save the series amid it's ongoing misconduct scandal.  The beloved BBC series is currently embroiled in controversy over how the professional dancers teach the celebs, with multiple accusations emerging of bullying and abusive behaviour.  It comes after Pasha's now wife Rachel Riley, 38, who he was paired with on the show in 2013, claimed her experience left her with PTSD and likened it to a 'hostage situation'.

BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood swiped 'I'm really disappointed' over Strictly Come Dancing's ongoing scandal on Thursday and admitted that she no longer watches the show. In recent weeks, Strictly has been embroiled in accusations about their professional dancers bullying and abusing their celebrity partners. The scandal erupted in January when actress Amanda Abbington accused her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice of abuse after she unexpectedly quit the programme just five weeks in. Then, in July, it emerged that Graziano Di Prima had been sacked from Strictly for 'kicking' his partner, Love Island star Zara McDermott. Scottish meteorologist Carol, 62, appeared on BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, and was partnered with Pasha Kovalev.

The ultimate celebrity culinary contest returned to our screens on Tuesday with a brand new star-studded line-up - however ITV viewers have been left with a sour taste in their mouths. Fans claimed they 'switched off after five minutes' when the new season kicked off, blasting it as 'terrible,' and pointing out a kitchen blunder that left them 'feeling sick'.

The famous 'Strictly curse' could finally be nearing its end, with sources claiming the trope could cease to exist after a major rule change by bosses. For years the BBC show has sparked many an off-screen romance between celebrities and their professional partners, with some even leaving their spouses to pursue these relationships. After Strictly was embroiled in claims of abusive behaviour by professionals during training, bosses announced that they would be introducing chaperones who would be present at all times while couples practice their routines.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev has waded in on the misconduct scandal and said a lot of people don't believe the accusations.  The dancer, 44, who starred on the BBC series from 2011 until 2018, appeared on Loose Women on Thursday to share this thoughts on the probe and pay tribute to his late co-star Robin Windsor.  The show has descended into crisis in recent weeks as the sacking of pros Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice over misconduct claims have led to several other celebrities speaking out about negative experiences on the show. 

Rachel Riley stepped out on Tuesday after her claims that Strictly gave her PTSD and likened it to a 'hostage situation' reemerged amid the show's 'abuse' crisis. The Countdown presenter, 38, left TV studios in Manchester wearing a pair of tight shorts and a yellow top.  Rachel competed on Strictly in 2013 where she was partnered with her now husband Pasha Kovalev who she shares two children with.

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.

Last night spectators in London had nothing but applause for Israeli Eurovision star Eden Golan, 20, (pictured) as she was joined on stage in a private performance in London by scores of celebrities including Countdown's Rachel Riley MBE, Fauda's Rona-Lee Shimon and Emmerdale's Louisa Clein. The secret event - which took place at a theatre in the West End and included performances from an ensemble of A-List stars - raised more than £1 million that will be used to rebuild nurseries that had been destroyed on October 7 in Kibbutz Be'eri. It was one of the worst affected villages of Hamas's bloodthirsty attack on Israel - with 120 of its residents being murdered and a further 26 taken hostage during the terrorist group's murderous rampage.

Rachel Riley and her husband Pasha Kovalev packed on PDA as they stepped out of London Palladium on Saturday. The TV presenter, 38, and the former Strictly pro, 44, couldn't keep their hands off each other as they stopped to share a very passionate smooch. The lovebirds had enjoyed a rare evening off parenting duties to support their Strictly pal Johannes Radebe for his House Of Jojo show.

Rachel Riley, Countdown's host, claims that Strictly Come Dancing left her with PTSD after she first appeared on the program in 2013. All Strictly Come Dancing contestants now require cognitive behavioural therapy, according to the TV star (CBT). Even the most sane, solid, grounded people, it will do something to you,' she said at the Inspiration Awards For Women in London. 'And there are so many people I've seen in recent years who have the same experience.' I don't think even factories are aware of what it does to people.' 'I was suggested CBT by Riley, 38, who is married to ex-Strictly dancer Pasha Kovalev,' he says: 'I think it's been really good.' Riley's admission comes after Amanda Abbington, a Strictly contestant, made her exit from the BBC show a dramatic finale.

Chris Tarrant (left, with his partner Jane Bird) and Rachel Riley (middle, with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Pasha Kovalev) and Tory MPs Matt Hancock, Grant Shapp, David Cameron, and Robert Jenrick were among those notable figures to welcome people fleeing the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. Despite moving to a new apartment he purchased for them, Mr Tarrant, 77, told MailOnline that he still sees the Ukrainian family who stayed with him 'a lot.' Mr Shapps is seen right and inset at the top of the page, welcoming a family into his house.

At the premiere of Bluey's Big Play at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday, Rachel Riley enjoyed a family night out with her husband Pasha Kovalev and their daughter Noa. As she wore a white T-shirt over a pair of black skinny jeans, the TV presenter, 37, posed a casual figure for the occasion. The Countdown host completed her appearance with two trainers, letting her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders.

Rachel Riley, accompanied by husband Pasha Kovalev and their two children, was all smiles at Channel 4's Christmas premiere in London on Sunday.

The Strictly Come Dancing stars prepare for their appearance at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Saturday, it appears there is a Strictly bleakness that the contestants are attempting to escape. Unlike the famous curse that sees couples falling for each other, this latest calamity involves the show's leaderboard. Based on recent performances, it is unlikely that anyone at the top of the leaderboard at Blackpool would lift the glitterball trophy in the show's final.

Rachel Riley (left) was seen leaving Countdown's studios in Manchester last Wednesday with celebrity protection officer Billy Robinson (left), who has also looked after the likes of actress Michelle Keegan and Coronation Street actor Barbara Knox. Ms Riley, pictured right, stepped into the Range Rover of the bodyguards parked outside the television set, dressed in jeans and a grey hat. Mr Robinson's hire by the mother-of-two follows a firsthand experience in London of people commemorating Hamas' attack. Ms Riley, who is married to former Strictly Professional dancer Pasha Kovalev, was dining in a restaurant on October 7 when she discovered pro-Palestinian locals dancing on the street.

As she talked with host Colin Murray, the Countdown whizz, 37, turned an elegant figure in a nude illusion blue lace dress. She recalled a comedic anecdote when she revealed how she once booed her husband Pasha Kovalev in front of Stephen Hawking.

Since being partnered during Strictly Come Dancing's series in 2018, they've gone from strength to strength. Joe Suggs, 32, and Dianne Buswell, 34, may have escaped the infamous Strictly curse as a married couple in their fifth year together. While Joe, a British YouTube comedian and actor, and Dianne, an Australian professional dancer, were both on the show in 2018, but not as dancing partners. With their infectious chemistry, the pair, as well as Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev, became runners-up next to Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice, as well as former champions Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, thrilled fans and judges. But the couple received a more coveted award than the Glitterball Trophy: each other's hearts. We look at how the adorable couple came to the show and what they're doing right now as the new series starts on September 16th.

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.

Amanda Holden commanded curiosity in a figure hugging red ribbed midi dress when she left Heart FM on Wednesday after her radio show.

She's known for her chic ensembles while still demonstrating her math skills. Rachel Riley and her partner, Pasha Kovalev, were all gorgeous on Friday at the Southport Flower show. The 37-year-old wore a sleeveless midi dress with delicate buttons down the front under a v-neckline.