Motsi Mabuse was made ‘upset’ by her mum’s critiques of her judging on Strictly Come Dancing, her sister Oti has said.
The South African dancer joined the Strictly judging panel in 2019, the same year that Oti lifted the Glitterball Trophy for the first time with partner Kelvin Fletcher.
Oti won again the following year with comedian Bill Bailey, but was eliminated fifth the following year with Ugo Monye.
Appearing on Saturday (19 November) night’s episode ofThe Jonathan Ross Show, dancer Oti – who joined the show in – described how her mum wasn’t impressed watching Motsi criticise Oti on screen.
“The first two years were great, Bill [Bailey] was amazing,” she said. “The last one it didn’t go so well. When [my mum] was like, ‘What is going on? Who are these people? Who are these judges? What do they know?
“Motsi was like, ‘Mum, what are you talking about?’ Motsi said,...
The South African dancer joined the Strictly judging panel in 2019, the same year that Oti lifted the Glitterball Trophy for the first time with partner Kelvin Fletcher.
Oti won again the following year with comedian Bill Bailey, but was eliminated fifth the following year with Ugo Monye.
Appearing on Saturday (19 November) night’s episode ofThe Jonathan Ross Show, dancer Oti – who joined the show in – described how her mum wasn’t impressed watching Motsi criticise Oti on screen.
“The first two years were great, Bill [Bailey] was amazing,” she said. “The last one it didn’t go so well. When [my mum] was like, ‘What is going on? Who are these people? Who are these judges? What do they know?
“Motsi was like, ‘Mum, what are you talking about?’ Motsi said,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
On September 23, the celebrity dance competition series “Strictly Come Dancing” launched series 20 on BBC One. This milestone iteration features a cast of 15 famous folks competing for the coveted mirror ball trophy by performing various ballroom and Latin dance routines with professional partners. Check out our gallery below to meet the “Strictly Come Dancing” cast for series 20.
Tess Daly and Craig Revel Horwood, who have respectively hosted and judged “Strictly” since its first season, are set to return to their posts. Daly will be joined by co-host Claudia Winkleman for the 13th consecutive year. The entire judging panel will also match last year’s, with Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton du Beke having signed on for their respective sixth, fourth, and second seasons.
In May, it was confirmed that mainstay judge Bruno Tonioli’s time on the show had come to a permanent end. He last sat on the panel...
Tess Daly and Craig Revel Horwood, who have respectively hosted and judged “Strictly” since its first season, are set to return to their posts. Daly will be joined by co-host Claudia Winkleman for the 13th consecutive year. The entire judging panel will also match last year’s, with Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton du Beke having signed on for their respective sixth, fourth, and second seasons.
In May, it was confirmed that mainstay judge Bruno Tonioli’s time on the show had come to a permanent end. He last sat on the panel...
- 10/27/2022
- by Matthew Stewart and Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
On September 23, the celebrity dance competition series “Strictly Come Dancing” launched series 20 on BBC One. This milestone iteration will feature a cast of 15 famous folks competing for the coveted mirror ball trophy by performing various ballroom and Latin dance routines with professional partners. Check out our gallery below to meet the “Strictly Come Dancing” cast for series 20 championship.
Tess Daly and Craig Revel Horwood, who have respectively hosted and judged “Strictly” since its first season, are set to return to their posts. Daly will be joined by co-host Claudia Winkleman for the 13th consecutive year. The entire judging panel will also match last year’s, with Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton du Beke having signed on for their respective sixth, fourth, and second seasons.
In May, it was confirmed that mainstay judge Bruno Tonioli’s time on the show had come to a permanent end. He last sat on...
Tess Daly and Craig Revel Horwood, who have respectively hosted and judged “Strictly” since its first season, are set to return to their posts. Daly will be joined by co-host Claudia Winkleman for the 13th consecutive year. The entire judging panel will also match last year’s, with Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton du Beke having signed on for their respective sixth, fourth, and second seasons.
In May, it was confirmed that mainstay judge Bruno Tonioli’s time on the show had come to a permanent end. He last sat on...
- 10/27/2022
- by Paul Sheehan and Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Every year, Strictly Come Dancing brings its yearly spook-fest back to the dance floor.
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
- 10/2/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
For years, Strictly Come Dancing has been providing TV audiences with Saturday night entertainment and some truly unforgettable performances.
First airing in 2004 with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as hosts, Strictly seemed like a celebrity reality TV show like any other.
But, the show soon became a huge national and international hit, with everyone from politicians to YouTubers taking on the challenge of learning to ballroom dance.
Along the way, there have been some performances you just can’t forget regardless of whether they’re worthy of a perfect 40 or burnt onto your brain for all the wrong reasons.
From the very best to the very, very worst, here are 12 of Strictly’s most memorable moments.
Ed Balls does “Gangnam Style”
When Ed Balls of “tweeting his own name” fame was announced as a contestant, it was assumed that he would be a joke act eliminated in one of the first weeks.
First airing in 2004 with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as hosts, Strictly seemed like a celebrity reality TV show like any other.
But, the show soon became a huge national and international hit, with everyone from politicians to YouTubers taking on the challenge of learning to ballroom dance.
Along the way, there have been some performances you just can’t forget regardless of whether they’re worthy of a perfect 40 or burnt onto your brain for all the wrong reasons.
From the very best to the very, very worst, here are 12 of Strictly’s most memorable moments.
Ed Balls does “Gangnam Style”
When Ed Balls of “tweeting his own name” fame was announced as a contestant, it was assumed that he would be a joke act eliminated in one of the first weeks.
- 9/6/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
For years, Strictly Come Dancing has been providing TV audiences with Saturday night entertainment and some truly unforgettable performances.
First airing in 2004 with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as hosts, Strictly seemed like a celebrity reality TV show like any other.
But, the show soon became a huge national and international hit, with everyone from politicians to YouTubers taking on the challenge of learning to ballroom dance.
Along the way, there have been some performances you just can’t forget regardless of whether they’re worthy of a perfect 40 or burnt onto your brain for all the wrong reasons.
From the very best to the very, very worst, here are 12 of Strictly’s most memorable moments.
Ed Balls does “Gangnam Style”
When Ed Balls of “tweeting his own name” fame was announced as a contestant, it was assumed that he would be a joke act eliminated in one of the first weeks.
First airing in 2004 with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as hosts, Strictly seemed like a celebrity reality TV show like any other.
But, the show soon became a huge national and international hit, with everyone from politicians to YouTubers taking on the challenge of learning to ballroom dance.
Along the way, there have been some performances you just can’t forget regardless of whether they’re worthy of a perfect 40 or burnt onto your brain for all the wrong reasons.
From the very best to the very, very worst, here are 12 of Strictly’s most memorable moments.
Ed Balls does “Gangnam Style”
When Ed Balls of “tweeting his own name” fame was announced as a contestant, it was assumed that he would be a joke act eliminated in one of the first weeks.
- 8/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Every year, Strictly Come Dancing brings its yearly spook-fest back to the dance floor.
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Sheridan Smith To Headline Channel 5’s ‘Teacher’
BAFTA-winner Sheridan Smith is to headline Teacher, the latest drama series from ViacomCBS’s UK network Channel 5. Smith will play Jenna in the Clapperboard-produced psychological thriller, which follows a state schoolteacher whose life unravels after being accused of a drunken sexual encounter with one of her pupils. Other cast includes Samuel Bottomley (Get Duked!), Kelvin Fletcher (Moving On), Cecilia Noble (Small Axe), Sharon Rooney (My Mad Fat Diary), David Fleeshman (It’s A Sin), and Ian Puleston-Davies (Tin Star). Entertainment One will sell the four-part series outside of the UK, with filming set to begin this month.
Ian McKellen To Star In Post-Lockdown ‘Hamlet’ Staging
Ian McKellen is to star in a Theatre Royal Windsor adaptation of Hamlet, which is being billed as the first major new production to be staged following lockdown lifting in the UK. The age-blind show will open on...
BAFTA-winner Sheridan Smith is to headline Teacher, the latest drama series from ViacomCBS’s UK network Channel 5. Smith will play Jenna in the Clapperboard-produced psychological thriller, which follows a state schoolteacher whose life unravels after being accused of a drunken sexual encounter with one of her pupils. Other cast includes Samuel Bottomley (Get Duked!), Kelvin Fletcher (Moving On), Cecilia Noble (Small Axe), Sharon Rooney (My Mad Fat Diary), David Fleeshman (It’s A Sin), and Ian Puleston-Davies (Tin Star). Entertainment One will sell the four-part series outside of the UK, with filming set to begin this month.
Ian McKellen To Star In Post-Lockdown ‘Hamlet’ Staging
Ian McKellen is to star in a Theatre Royal Windsor adaptation of Hamlet, which is being billed as the first major new production to be staged following lockdown lifting in the UK. The age-blind show will open on...
- 3/19/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, 09/02 4:00Am: British pro boxer Nicola Adams, who won at Olympic gold medal at London 2012 and retired with an undefeated record in 2019, has joined the cast of the 18th season of UK dance show Strictly Come Dancing.
Adams will take part in the series’ first ever same-sex couple, a move widely praised as long-overdue on social media today.
Ranvir Singh, the UK journalist and presenter, and BBC Radio 1 presenter Clara Amfo have also joined the show’s cast, making it six contestants announced so far.
Previously, 09/01 11:30Am: Long-running UK talent show Strictly Come Dancing has named the first wave of contestants for its 18th series.
Actress and presenter Caroline Quentin, former NFL player and broadcaster Jason Bell, and The Wanted singer and actor Max George have all been confirmed for the latest series, with further names to be announced.
BBC Studios produces the show, which will broadcaster this autumn on BBC One.
Adams will take part in the series’ first ever same-sex couple, a move widely praised as long-overdue on social media today.
Ranvir Singh, the UK journalist and presenter, and BBC Radio 1 presenter Clara Amfo have also joined the show’s cast, making it six contestants announced so far.
Previously, 09/01 11:30Am: Long-running UK talent show Strictly Come Dancing has named the first wave of contestants for its 18th series.
Actress and presenter Caroline Quentin, former NFL player and broadcaster Jason Bell, and The Wanted singer and actor Max George have all been confirmed for the latest series, with further names to be announced.
BBC Studios produces the show, which will broadcaster this autumn on BBC One.
- 9/2/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Sammy Winward almost ruined her 'Emmerdale' death scene because she was crying so much. The 29-year-old beauty saw her character Katie Sugden killed off last week and she admits she was unable to stay still during her final scene with on-screen husband Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) because she couldn't hold back her emotions. She said: ''Filming Katie's death with Kelvin broke my heart. ''I was supposed to be dead but we both cried. Kelvin's crying is infectious, and I was lying there thinking, 'This is the saddest thing I've ever heard.' ''After we finished filming the producers came on set, and I tried to...
- 2/13/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'Emmerdale' actor Kelvin Fletcher is engaged. The 30-year-old actor - who plays Andy Sugden in the ITV soap opera - proposed to his girlfriend Liz Marsland over the weekend. After dating for eight years, Kelvin finally got down on one knee during a romantic trip to Wales and his new fiancée couldn't wait to share the good news with her friends as she posted a selfie from the beach which showcased her fancy engagement ring. On Monday (01.12.14), Liz posted a photo of the happy couple on Instagram with the caption: ''So......after a million years together he finally popped the question (sic)'' While Kelvin...
- 12/1/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Robert Sugden is to return to 'Emmerdale'. The character - who appeared in the soap between 1986 and 2005 and returned briefly in 2009 - is to be taken on by newcomer Ryan Hawley and is to cause trouble for his brother and old adversary Andy Sugden, played by Kelvin Fletcher. Ryan said of joining the ITV soap: ''I am absolutely over the moon to be joining the show. Playing such an interesting character with a complicated history in the village is so much fun, especially as my family are all big 'Emmerdale' fans. I can't say much about what's going...
- 9/16/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale's Samantha Giles didn't want to wear ''skimpy'' underwear on-screen. The soap star - who plays cougar Bernice Blackstock on the ITV soap - has admitted she was mortified when she found out she'd be wearing risqué underwear for scenes where she attempts to seduce Andy Sudgen (Kelvin Fletcher), with whom she's having an on-screen affair. She explained: ''I worked with the costume department to make sure it wasn't too skimpy. It said in the script Bernice would be wearing 'complicated underwear'. ''I was like, 'It's 7pm, people don't want to see that'. It had to be tasteful.'' Samantha will be seen wearing a...
- 7/18/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Kelvin Fletcher gets more attention from gay men than women. The 'Emmerdale' hunk - who plays Andy Sugden - has revealed how he's become a gay pin-up and receives racy messages from male fans on Twitter. He told The Sun newspaper: ''Most of my saucy comments are from gay guys. Some of them are pretty explicit in the things they say, especially on Twitter. ''There are some fan pages for gay men, who send the most crazy stuff. It's funny. ''I've had women telling me I'm bloody gorgeous but I haven't had any kinky pictures. Everything's been quite tame -- from the women!'' The...
- 6/18/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has attacked Digital Spy forum members, describing them as "vile" people "ooz[ing] bitterness". The actor, who plays Andy Sugden on the ITV soap, accused Digital Spy users of not being interested in his show, just in posting "full on essays about people they have never met". "Briefly browsed 'digital spy' last night," he wrote on Twitter. "Who Are these people that comment in the forum? Some comments were vile and oozed bitterness. "They can't be fans of television and film. Can't be. Full on essays, about people (me) they have never met! Amazing." Fletcher also made light of one forum member's allegation (more)...
- 1/30/2013
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Katie Macey drifts even further apart from new husband Declan next week as she cannot see a future for their marriage. Katie causes chaos in the coming days when she pulls out of being baby Molly's godmother on the day of the youngster's christening, feeling awkward about her involvement as she may not be able to have children of her own. Viewers will see Katie confide in ex-partner Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) about how she's feeling, which leaves Declan out in the cold. With Katie repeatedly rejecting Declan's support, is there any hope left for the Maceys? Here, Sammy Winward - who plays Katie - reveals her thoughts on the drama to come, and offers some no-nonsense advice to her character! How would you say Katie has been coping with the news that she may not be able to conceive?
"Katie is devastated over the possibility (more)...
"Katie is devastated over the possibility (more)...
- 1/29/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Laura Norton has said that she would not rule out a reunion for her character Kerry Wyatt and farmer Andy Sugden. The pair had a brief fling in September, but will soon find themselves in close proximity again as Kerry moves back in with Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) in next week's episodes. When Val and Eric Pollard kick Kerry out of their home following one mistake too many, her daughter Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) arranges for her to get a place at Dale View - before making the surprising announcement that she will be joining her there. Norton told Inside Soap of her alter ego's love life: "Kerry's last boyfriend was very young. But while there's a part of her that's never grown up, someone like Andy (more)...
- 11/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has admitted that he is feeling relaxed about the soap's upcoming live episode. The actor's character Andy Sugden will be among those involved in the special 40th anniversary broadcast, supporting Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) as she gives birth to their second child. Viewers can expect an anxious time ahead for the pair as they desperately hope the saviour baby will help their young daughter Sarah, who is seriously ill with a rare genetic disorder. Speaking on Loose Women today (October 11), Fletcher said that he is confident the live episode will be a success, as cast and crew have been given extensive rehearsal time for the challenge ahead.
Pictured: Kelvin Fletcher on Loose Women. Fletcher commented: "For a couple of weeks, we did a few Saturday work days and caught up on episodes (more)...
Pictured: Kelvin Fletcher on Loose Women. Fletcher commented: "For a couple of weeks, we did a few Saturday work days and caught up on episodes (more)...
- 10/11/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has admitted that he isn't expecting his character Andy Sugden's latest romance to have a long future. Andy sleeps with Amy Wyatt's mother Kerry (Laura Norton) next week, and they later agree to enjoy a 'no strings attached' relationship. The pair's passionate encounter takes place after Andy agrees to let a lonely Kerry stay with him for a few days. Asked whether Andy could end up falling in love with Kerry, Fletcher told All About Soap: "No, I don't think so. (more)...
- 8/31/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has confirmed that Moira Barton's ongoing fling will soon become public knowledge. Moira (Natalie J Robb) continues her secret relationship with Alex Moss (Kurtis Stacey) in the coming days, but the farmhand finds himself torn between two women as he also reunites with on-off girlfriend Victoria Sugden. Spoilers for the end of next week have revealed that Alex and Moira will finally be caught out when Fletcher's character Andy catches them kissing. While Andy fears that Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) will be devastated if the truth comes out, the situation is soon taken out of his hands - resulting in Moira's secret becoming the talk of the village. Fletcher told Soaplife: "[Andy is] very shocked (more)...
- 8/29/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave is among the stars who will be taking part in a special School's Out edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire at the end of the month. Soap star Kelvin Fletcher and TV favourite Dermot Murnaghan will also take part in the Chris Tarrant quiz. All three celebrities will be joined by their siblings or children and will be aiming to raise money for their respective charities. Redgrave and his 14-year-old son Zac are competing for the Sparks charity, while Fletcher and his 15-year-old (more)...
- 8/21/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Roxanne Pallett has said that the upcoming 40th-anniversary Emmerdale live episode will be fantastic. The actress, who next month runs the Race for Life in Bolton, played Jo Sugden (née Stiles) on the show from 2005 to 2008, leaving after her character's domestic abuse storyline with husband Andy (Kelvin Fletcher). Asked how her former co-stars would cope with the first ever live episode of the soap, Pallett told Digital Spy: "I think it'll be fantastic. You've got to remember that soap actors - we're churning out 12 scenes a day. We're doing as much as any drama or any television show. "I think that people underrate soap actors, but we're working jam-packed to churn out six episodes a week. It's such an amazing cast, so they'll be fine, it'll be wonderful." Asked if Jo could ever return (more)...
- 6/27/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Dominic Power has claimed that Emmerdale fans are reacting well to Cameron's affair storyline. Power's alter ego Cameron Murray has been cheating on girlfriend Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) with her auntie Chas (Lucy Pargeter) in recent months. The actor told Pa of the public's reaction: "I think some people see him as a heartless cheat, some people see his predicament and have that memory of what caused this. "It's very easy to forget how the baby was conceived with Andy and all that he had been putting up with." Debbie and Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) were forced (more)...
- 6/8/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Danny Miller has revealed that the spoof Tinie Tempah video made by his castmates made him cry. The actor, who has quit his role as Aaron Livesy in the soap after five years, said that he was "absolutely amazed" that co-stars such as Adam Thomas and Kelvin Fletcher went to such an effort to give him a good send-off by making a funny version of the rapper's song 'Written in the Stars'. Miller told the Manchester Evening News: "Obviously I'd been to Emmerdale leaving dos before, and I knew they always like to spring surprises. I saw them put a TV up, but I honestly had absolutely no idea what they'd been up to. They started telling me that they'd spoken to my girlfriend and asked what my favourite song was. "They played the video and I recognised the music, but I didn't recognise (more)...
- 3/14/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
The Emmerdale cast and crew have bid farewell to Danny Miller in a spoof Tinie Tempah video. The clip, screened at Miller's leaving party last night (March 9), sees Adam Thomas (Adam Barton) rap along to 'Written In The Stars', while Kelvin Fletcher (Andy Sugden) dons an afro to play the keyboard shirtless. Members of the Emmerdale team also don tracksuits like Miller's character Aaron Livesy and swab themselves with tearsticks in reference to his numerous emotional plotlines. The 21-year-old filmed his final scenes last week and wrote on Twitter afterwards: "Can't explain the (more)...
- 3/10/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charley Webb has hinted that there could still be a long journey ahead for the soap's saviour sibling storyline. The actress's character Debbie Dingle and ex Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) have recently conceived a baby to secure a bone marrow match for their daughter Sarah, who is seriously ill. Debbie and Andy get the news they have been hoping for in tonight's (March 9) episode as they discover that the unborn child is a match. However, Webb told Soaplife that there are still no guarantees when it comes to Sarah's future. "There's more worry, stress and complications in store for Debbie," the 24-year-old explained. "The odds of the treatment working for Sarah aren't (more)...
- 3/9/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Dominic Power has insisted that there are no bad guys in his character Cameron Murray's current storyline. Cameron's relationship with partner Debbie (Charley Webb) is currently under severe strain as she is pregnant with her ex Andy Sugden's (Kelvin Fletcher) child. The old flames slept together to conceive a saviour sibling for their seriously-ill daughter Sarah. Since having sex with Debbie last month, Andy has developed feelings for her - leaving Cameron furious over his interference in their lives. Power told itv.com: "It's hit a kind of apex at the moment for Cameron - certainly his relationship with Debbie. The genius of the storyline at the moment, and what keeps the viewers gripped, is that no-one's really to blame. "Debbie's doing it because she has to, because she wants to save Sarah. (more)...
- 2/24/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Andy Sugden and Cameron Murray have another heated argument in tonight's (February 23) double bill of the soap. Cameron (Dominic Power) is determined that Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) should stay away from Debbie, so there are fireworks when the farmer turns up uninvited to Sarah's party. Andy is left fuming when Cameron immediately orders him to leave and Debbie (Charley Webb) supports her partner. In the (more)...
- 2/23/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Debbie Dingle is thrilled to discover that she's pregnant in Thursday night's double bill of the soap. Suspecting that she is finally expecting a baby, Debbie (Charley Webb) takes a test on the morning of Charity and Jai's wedding - which is already a tense day for the family. When Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) arrives, it's just in time to see Debbie come down the stairs and, with a subtle nod, she confirms that the test was positive. While Debbie and Andy are delighted that the saviour sibling plan could finally be going somewhere, (more)...
- 1/24/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charley Webb has revealed that she is not expecting a reunion storyline for Debbie Dingle and Andy Sugden. Debbie and Andy recently slept together as they are trying to conceive a saviour sibling for their young daughter Sarah, who needs a bone marrow match as she is seriously ill. In the aftermath of the pair's sexual encounter, Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) has struggled with his confused feelings for Debbie and seems to be falling in love with her. However, asked whether Debbie will ever feel the same way, Webb told All About Soap: "No, I don't think she was even in love with him before. "They had a childish relationship and she fell pregnant with Sarah, but she has moved on and is happy with Cameron. She wouldn't (more)...
- 1/20/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has said that he will be understanding if show bosses decide to kill off his screen daughter Sarah Sugden. Sarah is currently suffering from the rare genetic disorder Fanconi Anaemia, which has left Fletcher's character Andy and his ex Debbie (Charley Webb) devastated in recent months. Andy and Debbie have spent weeks trying to conceive a saviour sibling for Sarah (Sophia Amber Moore), as she needs a match for a bone marrow transplant. However, there are currently no guarantees that the youngster will pull through her ordeal. Fletcher told the Daily Record: "People have been up in arms about it, but if it's a life-threatening condition, unfortunately that is one of the realities. There are families out there who are going through this sort of thing and some have a happy ending and, unfortunately, some don't. (more)...
- 1/16/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Debbie launches a desperate attempt to seduce Andy at a hotel in Thursday night's double bill of the soap. Debbie (Charley Webb) invites Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) to the hotel under the pretence that she just wants them to talk, but as they sit down together, she reveals that she has a room booked for them. Andy is reluctant to go ahead with the plan, but Debbie convinces him that they need to do this for Sarah. What will the consequences be after the pair sleep together? Emmerdale (more)...
- 1/10/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has admitted that he feels torn over where Andy, Debbie and Cameron's storyline should go next. Debbie (Charley Webb) is currently in a serious relationship with Cameron (Dominic Power), but is desperate for a saviour baby with Andy to help their daughter Sarah, who is seriously ill. Next week's episodes see Debbie and Andy sleep together as part of the plan - leaving Andy with reignited feelings for his ex. Speaking to All About Soap about whether an Andy and Debbie reunion could be on the cards, Fletcher explained: "I love working with Charley Webb, so selfishly, as an actor, I think Andy and Debbie would be a great couple. But as a viewer, I'd hate to see Debbie walk out (more)...
- 1/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'Emmerdale's Andy Sugden is left "shocked" by Debbie Dingle's suggestion they try and conceive a child. The farmer - played by Kelvin Fletcher - is left reeling when his ex-girlfriend (Charley Webb) suggests the only way to save their seriously ill daughter, Sarah Sugden, is to have another baby together who could act as a bone marrow donor. However, the controversial move is sure to upset their respective current partners Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson) and Cameron Murray (Dominic Power). Kelvin said: "Andy thinks it's a wind up. When he realises it's not, he's extremely shocked she's even mentioning such a thing. Apart...
- 12/21/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has admitted that his character Andy Sugden is "shocked" by Debbie Dingle's next idea to save their ill daughter Sarah. Debbie (Charley Webb) will soon tell Andy that they should try to conceive a child the natural way as part of their ongoing saviour sibling storyline. The pair have already pursued other ways of having a child together for Sarah's sake, but the latest plan will prove to be the most shocking yet for their respective partners Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson) and Cameron Murray (Dominic Power). Fletcher told Soaplife of Debbie's suggestion: "Andy thinks it's a wind up. When he realises it's not, he's extremely shocked she's even mentioning such a thing. Apart from anything else, Andy can't see how Cameron and Alicia would accept it. "He's (more)...
- 12/20/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Dominic Power has admitted that he does not want his character Cameron Murray to split from Debbie Dingle. Cameron's relationship with Debbie (Charley Webb) has come under strain in recent weeks due to her attempts to have another baby with her ex Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) as a saviour sibling for their ill daughter Sarah. As seen in pictures released yesterday, tensions over the situation will reach boiling point over the festive season as Cameron, Debbie, Andy and Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson) all sit down for Christmas dinner together. Power told Take It Easy of Cameron's Christmas: "On the exterior, he's trying to elastoplast a smile on for the sake of Debbie, but I think at some point he will implode or explode, one of the two, possibly into the New Year. "Around Christmas, he becomes a bit (more)...
- 12/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson has hinted that her character Alicia Gallagher could reach breaking point at Christmas as the soap's saviour sibling storyline continues. Alicia's partner Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) recently agreed to have another baby with his ex Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) in order to save their young daughter Sarah, who needs a bone marrow match as she is seriously ill. Andy and Debbie's hopes of securing IVF treatment were shattered last week, meaning that Alicia has more troubled times ahead in the coming weeks as the pair consider other options. Anderson told the Daily Star Sunday of the storyline's future: "Alicia wants to be supportive but her emotions get in the way. She is infertile and it is hard for her to come to terms with her boyfriend having a baby with someone (more)...
- 11/21/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charley Webb has said that she would want to give birth to a saviour sibling if she ever faced the same predicament as her character Debbie Dingle. Debbie was recently left devastated when she discovered that her young daughter Sarah has the rare genetic disorder Fanconi Anaemia. She is now desperate to have a 'designer baby' with her ex Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) to provide a bone marrow match for Sarah. Webb told The Sun of the storyline: "I know it's a controversial issue and that some people are against the idea of saviour siblings, but it's all about individual choice. I hope the majority of viewers will see why Debbie feels she needs to have another child to save Sarah and also ask themselves, 'What would I do?' "I think it's positive that we are posing these questions and making people think. (more)...
- 11/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Alicia Gallagher fears for the future of her relationship with Andy Sugden as he drops another bombshell in tonight's episode of the soap. Alicia (Natalie Anderson) is still reeling over Andy's decision to have another baby with Debbie in order to save Sarah, but following some reflection, she realises that she would do the same for Jake and vows to be supportive. Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) is pleased to have Alicia's backing but feels guilty that he and Debbie (Charley Webb) haven't yet revealed (more)...
- 11/2/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Alicia Gallagher and Cameron Murray receive a shock in tonight's episode as Andy and Debbie announce their plans to have another baby together. Following yesterday's discussion of a designer baby to save their daughter Sarah, Debbie (Charley Webb) piles the pressure on Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) - urging him to make a decision as they're running out of time and options. When Andy finally agrees to the idea, the pair get together with their respective partners to fill them in over the situation. However, Alicia (Natalie Anderson) and Cameron (Dominic (more)...
- 11/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Debbie Dingle and Andy Sugden are left crushed in tonight's episode when the doctor tells them that the planned donor for Sarah has pulled out. Stunned by the news, Debbie (Charley Webb) begins to panic that time could be running out to save Sarah, and insists that waiting patiently for another match to turn up is not an option. Now desperate, Debbie declares that she and Andy will have another baby together as a saviour sibling. Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) is shocked by the suggestion and fears that (more)...
- 10/31/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson has discussed her character's role in Sarah's illness storyline, admitting that Alicia Gallagher will experience mixed emotions as she becomes increasingly affected by the situation in the coming days. Alicia is currently supporting partner Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) as he and Debbie Dingle desperately try to find a bone marrow match for their young daughter, who has been diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Fanconi Anaemia. Anderson told Inside Soap of the storyline: "Alicia is absolutely devastated for Sarah, Andy and Debbie. She's trying very hard to be supportive. She loves Sarah to bits and as a mum to Jacob, she knows how important it is to look out for your child. "So when the donation unit comes to the village hall, she's right there bullying everyone to spit into tubes to see if they could (more)...
- 10/20/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charley Webb has revealed more details of her character's 'saviour sibling' storyline, explaining that Debbie Dingle has "no doubt" she is making the best move for her young daughter Sarah. As revealed earlier in the year, Debbie and Andy will soon start making plans to have another child together in a bid to save Sarah, who has been diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Fanconi Anaemia and needs a bone marrow match. Although Debbie and Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) are now both in serious relationships with Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) and Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson) respectively, the storyline sees them forced to pretend they are a couple as they seek IVF treatment for Sarah's sake. Webb told This Morning today: "They've got to pretend that they're still a couple and there's (more)...
- 10/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson has admitted that she wants the soap's bosses to create a wedding storyline for her character Alicia Gallagher. Alicia recently split from farmer Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher), but the pair manage to get their relationship back on track in next week's episodes. Anderson told the Daily Star of her soap wedding dream: "I've dropped hints. But nothing so far. I'd love to see Alicia in a massive pink wedding dress." The actress added that she still likes to wear her own (more)...
- 9/30/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charley Webb has hinted that her character Debbie Dingle will hide her emotions as Sarah's illness storyline gathers pace in forthcoming episodes. As officially confirmed earlier this week, the mystery surrounding Sarah's symptoms comes to an end next Wednesday when she is diagnosed with Fanconi Anaemia, a rare genetic disorder affecting children which causes bone marrow failure and predisposition to cancer. Debbie and Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) are left stunned by their daughter's diagnosis and immediately vow to do whatever it takes to help her. Webb told Soaplife of the storyline: "Having a sick child is such a massive, awful thing. The research, everything, has to be right because people know what can and can't happen in these circumstances." Asked whether it is a difficult plotline to be involved with, the (more)...
- 9/29/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson has reflected on her character's recent troubles with Andy Sugden, admitting that the brassy brunette is secretly "heartbroken" over their split. Last week, viewers saw Alicia Gallagher's relationship with Andy fall apart after their planned move to Spain was called off. Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) cancelled plans to move abroad to ensure that he could fully support his young daughter Sarah, who has been struck down with a mystery illness. Alicia has since enjoyed romantic attention from love rat Carl King, played by Tom Lister. Anderson told the Daily Star: "Alicia doesn't know the extent of what's wrong with Andy's daughter Sarah. She's got a very rare illness and is having tests, but they know it's quite serious. So Andy had to stay in Emmerdale but Alicia's (more)...
- 9/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's feisty barmaid Alicia Gallagher is crushed as Andy Sugden calls off their plans to move abroad in tonight's hour-long episode of the soap. With mystery still surrounding Sarah's health and Andy growing increasingly frustrated over Cameron's presence in his daughter's life, the farmer begins to realise that leaving the country would be his worst possible move. When Alicia (Natalie Anderson) continues to make preparations for her fresh start with Andy (Kelvin Fletcher), he gets angry over (more)...
- 9/5/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
These pictures show Emmerdale stars James Thornton, Rik Makarem, Tom Lister and Kelvin Fletcher on the set of EastEnders after cycling 224 miles to reach the iconic Queen Vic pub. The actors - better known as John Barton, Nikhil Sharma, Carl King and Andy Sugden on the soap - took on the gruelling challenge in a bid to raise £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Joined by Emmerdale's executive producer Steve November and a group of professional cyclists, the foursome set off from the ITV1 show's village set on Friday evening with the aim of reaching EastEnders within 24 hours. However, as we reported on Saturday, the stars smashed their target by completing the challenge in little over 20 hours. Upon arrival at EastEnders, the Emmerdale team were greeted by Walford cast members Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale), (more)...
- 8/22/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actors James Thornton, Kelvin Fletcher, Tom Lister and Rik Makarem have completed a 224-mile bike race in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The soap foursome - better known as Carl King, John Barton, Andy Sugden and Nikhil Sharma - celebrated on Twitter after successfully riding from the ITV show's set to EastEnders' iconic Queen Vic pub in little over 20 hours. The group, who were joined by executive producer Steve November and a gang of professional cyclists, have so far raised for Macmillan almost £43,000 of their £100,000 target. "We have only gone and bloody Done It," Thornton wrote. "224 (more)...
- 8/20/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale stars Tom Lister, Rik Makarem, James Thornton and Kelvin Fletcher will tomorrow begin a gruelling endurance bike ride, aiming to cycle from the show's village set to EastEnders in under 24 hours. The actors - better known as Carl King, Nikhil Sharma, John Barton and Andy Sugden on the ITV1 soap - are undertaking the 224-mile challenge in a bid to raise £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Joined by the show's executive producer Steve November and professional cyclists, the cast members will set off from The Woolpack in Emmerdale Village tomorrow evening at 6pm, before cycling continuously throughout the night. They are aiming to arrive at EastEnders' iconic Queen Vic pub on Saturday evening. Upon arrival, the participants will be greeted by members of the EastEnders cast who will congratulate them on (more)...
- 8/18/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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