Ryan Lambie Nov 16, 2017
There's more to handhelds than the Game Boy. We take a look at how mobile gaming has changed over the decades...
It goes without saying that handheld games have come a long way over the past 35 or-so years. From electronic bleepy things that were little more than glorified calculators, portable technology is now almost unrecognisable in 2017.
See related Star Wars: Rogue One review Star Wars: Rogue One - what did you think?
Back in 1989, the world collectively shrieked with excitement at the thought of playing Tetris on a bus. By the early years of the 21st century, we were finally able to type angry messages on Twitter from the top deck of the number 45 from Wellingborough without a second thought.
Yes, mobile phones and tablets have changed the way we do just about everything, from navigating around cities to connecting with friends. But while those...
There's more to handhelds than the Game Boy. We take a look at how mobile gaming has changed over the decades...
It goes without saying that handheld games have come a long way over the past 35 or-so years. From electronic bleepy things that were little more than glorified calculators, portable technology is now almost unrecognisable in 2017.
See related Star Wars: Rogue One review Star Wars: Rogue One - what did you think?
Back in 1989, the world collectively shrieked with excitement at the thought of playing Tetris on a bus. By the early years of the 21st century, we were finally able to type angry messages on Twitter from the top deck of the number 45 from Wellingborough without a second thought.
Yes, mobile phones and tablets have changed the way we do just about everything, from navigating around cities to connecting with friends. But while those...
- 11/15/2017
- Den of Geek
Drew Barrymore has already taken over your vanity with her now nearly four-years-old beauty brand Flower Beauty. Now she’s about to conquer your closet with her brand-new fashion line, which launches today.
Barrymore’s first clothing collection, called Dear Drew, is now available on Amazon Fashion (shop it here!), and will feature a variety of apparel, jewelry and accessories, at prices ranging from $28 to $248, that embody the actress’s free-spirited style. According to a release, “the brand’s mission is to provide positive inspiration and a grounding voice to all women.”
“We’re delighted to be teaming up with...
Barrymore’s first clothing collection, called Dear Drew, is now available on Amazon Fashion (shop it here!), and will feature a variety of apparel, jewelry and accessories, at prices ranging from $28 to $248, that embody the actress’s free-spirited style. According to a release, “the brand’s mission is to provide positive inspiration and a grounding voice to all women.”
“We’re delighted to be teaming up with...
- 10/23/2017
- by Kaitlyn Frey
- PEOPLE.com
The first photo of Beyoncé and Jay-Z‘s twins dropped in the early hours of Friday morning. And as expected, the Bey Hive swarmed the Internet with glee.
“Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today,” the songstress, 35, captioned an image on Instagram – holding the tiny tots while wearing a Palomo Spain ensemble in a shot that evoked the same themes as the stunning maternity photo she and her rapper husband used for their double baby announcement in February.
Besides it being their first public photo, Beyoncé’s post was also the first time the names of her twins were officially confirmed.
“Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today,” the songstress, 35, captioned an image on Instagram – holding the tiny tots while wearing a Palomo Spain ensemble in a shot that evoked the same themes as the stunning maternity photo she and her rapper husband used for their double baby announcement in February.
Besides it being their first public photo, Beyoncé’s post was also the first time the names of her twins were officially confirmed.
- 7/14/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Friday is finally here!
Put the two free days you have ahead of you to use getting your house in gear. Whether you’re prepping to host a Fourth of July bash and need some outdoor pillows to spruce the place up, or are ready to spring for a new sofa, there are plenty of sales this weekend that will help you check off some of your decor to-do items at a serious discount. Here, the best places to peruse to score big on home decor and furniture:
ABC Home: Summer Sale: Save up to 60% on select sofas & seating, rugs...
Put the two free days you have ahead of you to use getting your house in gear. Whether you’re prepping to host a Fourth of July bash and need some outdoor pillows to spruce the place up, or are ready to spring for a new sofa, there are plenty of sales this weekend that will help you check off some of your decor to-do items at a serious discount. Here, the best places to peruse to score big on home decor and furniture:
ABC Home: Summer Sale: Save up to 60% on select sofas & seating, rugs...
- 6/23/2017
- by Megan Stein
- PEOPLE.com
In the Carter family, they “Love on Top” — of the Grand Canyon, that is.
Beyoncé and Jay Z marked nine years of marriage this week, with the 35-year-old singer first sharing an incredible family video and then, Wednesday, a peek into their 8th anniversary vacation with daughter Blue Ivy, now 5.
In the snaps posted to her website, Beyoncé and her husband are seen enjoying the Arizona view with wine in hand (and from a helicopter!), interspersed with lyrics from her song “Die With You” — which also played over the video montage she posted Tuesday.
And Blue — who seems to be...
Beyoncé and Jay Z marked nine years of marriage this week, with the 35-year-old singer first sharing an incredible family video and then, Wednesday, a peek into their 8th anniversary vacation with daughter Blue Ivy, now 5.
In the snaps posted to her website, Beyoncé and her husband are seen enjoying the Arizona view with wine in hand (and from a helicopter!), interspersed with lyrics from her song “Die With You” — which also played over the video montage she posted Tuesday.
And Blue — who seems to be...
- 4/6/2017
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
Beyonce is feeling a tad nostalgic as she celebrates her ninth wedding anniversary with Jay Z.
After releasing a new music video this week for "Die With You" that was dedicated to her husband, the 35-year-old singer shared quite a few photos from their trip to the Grand Canyon with 5-year-old daughter Blue Ivy a year prior.
Exclusive: Emma Watson and Beauty and the Beast Cast Totally Fangirled Over Beyonce's Premiere Appearance
BeyonceBeyonceBeyonceBeyonce
The intimate photos show the power couple kissing, cuddling, posing for selfies and sharing a laugh. The photo set also includes a shot of Beyonce posing in a curve-hugging white swimsuit as well as lots of images of Blue Ivy looking adorable as usual.
BeyonceBeyonce
Beyonce and Jay Z celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary in the Grand Canyon last year, just weeks prior to the release of Beyonce's Lemonade album, which depicted a woman dealing with the news that her partner had been...
After releasing a new music video this week for "Die With You" that was dedicated to her husband, the 35-year-old singer shared quite a few photos from their trip to the Grand Canyon with 5-year-old daughter Blue Ivy a year prior.
Exclusive: Emma Watson and Beauty and the Beast Cast Totally Fangirled Over Beyonce's Premiere Appearance
BeyonceBeyonceBeyonceBeyonce
The intimate photos show the power couple kissing, cuddling, posing for selfies and sharing a laugh. The photo set also includes a shot of Beyonce posing in a curve-hugging white swimsuit as well as lots of images of Blue Ivy looking adorable as usual.
BeyonceBeyonce
Beyonce and Jay Z celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary in the Grand Canyon last year, just weeks prior to the release of Beyonce's Lemonade album, which depicted a woman dealing with the news that her partner had been...
- 4/6/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Louisa Mellor Mar 20, 2017
SS-gb failed to ignite at every step of the way. Spoilers ahead in our review of its final episode…
This review contains spoilers.
See related Supergirl season 2: trailer for Kevin Smith's next episode The Flash: surprising characters pop up in new trailer Arrow season 5: trailer for episode 17, Kapiushon
It should have come as no surprise that a dramatisation of England under Nazi rule would be a massive bummer—as premises go, it’s hardly puppies at the circus—but lord, that was a slog.
After four interminable weeks of watching Douglas Archer do little more than set his jaw against the wretched state of things, the finale failed to significantly raise SS-gb’s game. It was by far the most gripping episode of the lot, but still felt as inessential and unsatisfying as everything it preceded. There was no victory for Archer, no...
SS-gb failed to ignite at every step of the way. Spoilers ahead in our review of its final episode…
This review contains spoilers.
See related Supergirl season 2: trailer for Kevin Smith's next episode The Flash: surprising characters pop up in new trailer Arrow season 5: trailer for episode 17, Kapiushon
It should have come as no surprise that a dramatisation of England under Nazi rule would be a massive bummer—as premises go, it’s hardly puppies at the circus—but lord, that was a slog.
After four interminable weeks of watching Douglas Archer do little more than set his jaw against the wretched state of things, the finale failed to significantly raise SS-gb’s game. It was by far the most gripping episode of the lot, but still felt as inessential and unsatisfying as everything it preceded. There was no victory for Archer, no...
- 3/17/2017
- Den of Geek
Barry Jenkins (Courtesy: Getty Images)
By: Scott Feinberg
The Hollywood Reporter
“I have this fundamental block — maybe I’ll always have it, maybe I’ll get past it — but I am essentially Chiron, I grew up like this kid and there are just certain ceilings that I never can imagine myself breaking through,” says Barry Jenkins, the writer and director of Moonlight, as we sit down in his downtown Los Angeles apartment to record an episode of The Hollywood Reporter‘s ‘Awards Chatter’ podcast. “When they happen,” the 37-year-old continues, “they genuinely are an extreme surprise. And for whatever reason, I can’t get through this block that Chiron does not grow up and make a film that gets eight Academy Award nominations.” He then pauses, smiles and quietly adds, “But I guess he does.”
Jenkins, for his work on the acclaimed drama about a young man growing up black...
By: Scott Feinberg
The Hollywood Reporter
“I have this fundamental block — maybe I’ll always have it, maybe I’ll get past it — but I am essentially Chiron, I grew up like this kid and there are just certain ceilings that I never can imagine myself breaking through,” says Barry Jenkins, the writer and director of Moonlight, as we sit down in his downtown Los Angeles apartment to record an episode of The Hollywood Reporter‘s ‘Awards Chatter’ podcast. “When they happen,” the 37-year-old continues, “they genuinely are an extreme surprise. And for whatever reason, I can’t get through this block that Chiron does not grow up and make a film that gets eight Academy Award nominations.” He then pauses, smiles and quietly adds, “But I guess he does.”
Jenkins, for his work on the acclaimed drama about a young man growing up black...
- 2/19/2017
- by Carson Blackwelder
- Scott Feinberg
Too many people we love died. Or they struggled. Vine went away. And the election seemed like a never-ending slog (that is somehow still going on).
But even though 2016 did it's darnedest to bring us down, we persevered through the power of human spirit, uplifting stories and fun internet videos.
More: Cutest Couples of 2016: From Chrissy Teigen and John Legend to Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
Here are 12 things that helped put a smile on our face that we'll be riding into the new year.
1. The Iguana That Got Away From the Snakes on 'Planet Earth 2'
If that little creature can make it against all odds, so can we!
2. The Mannequin Challenge
That meme was a real crowd-pleaser!
More: The 17 Biggest Kardashian Moments of 2016: From Kim Epically Calling Out Taylor Swift to Rob Becoming a Father
3. Phelps Face
The scowl that got us grinning, and showed firsthand why we're just not driven enough to be Olympic...
But even though 2016 did it's darnedest to bring us down, we persevered through the power of human spirit, uplifting stories and fun internet videos.
More: Cutest Couples of 2016: From Chrissy Teigen and John Legend to Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
Here are 12 things that helped put a smile on our face that we'll be riding into the new year.
1. The Iguana That Got Away From the Snakes on 'Planet Earth 2'
If that little creature can make it against all odds, so can we!
2. The Mannequin Challenge
That meme was a real crowd-pleaser!
More: The 17 Biggest Kardashian Moments of 2016: From Kim Epically Calling Out Taylor Swift to Rob Becoming a Father
3. Phelps Face
The scowl that got us grinning, and showed firsthand why we're just not driven enough to be Olympic...
- 12/23/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
In many ways, it’s been the year of the self-reliant female in animation, headlined by”Zootopia’s” Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), Ellen DeGeneres’ forgetful but streetwise Blue Tang from “Finding Dory,” the eponymous teenage Polynesian in “Moana” (Auli’i Cravalho), the eternally optimistic Princess Poppy (Anna Kendrick) from “Trolls” and the trio of gals from “Sing.”
Read More: How Gkids Doubled Down to Compete in the Most Crowded Animation Oscar Race
They reflect hopes and dreams and empowerment in both individual and universal ways. What’s more, their journeys are so relatable and inspiring that they’ve been embraced by audiences around the world.
“Zootopia”
It made total sense to switch protagonists from cynical, hustling fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) to idealistic bunny cop Judy Hopps in Disney’s zeitgeist-grabbing, Oscar frontrunner. You not only have more of a rooting interest in saving and healing Zootopia but it also...
Read More: How Gkids Doubled Down to Compete in the Most Crowded Animation Oscar Race
They reflect hopes and dreams and empowerment in both individual and universal ways. What’s more, their journeys are so relatable and inspiring that they’ve been embraced by audiences around the world.
“Zootopia”
It made total sense to switch protagonists from cynical, hustling fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) to idealistic bunny cop Judy Hopps in Disney’s zeitgeist-grabbing, Oscar frontrunner. You not only have more of a rooting interest in saving and healing Zootopia but it also...
- 12/14/2016
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Barbie Bey! Beyonce, Jay Z, and Blue Ivy upped their Halloween costume game on Monday, stepping out as some of the most iconic toys of all time.
More: Beyoncé Recreates Salt-n-Pepa's Unforgettable 'Push It' Look for Halloween Weekend
The “Flawless” singer, 35, dressed in the same outfit as the original 1959 Barbie doll, rocking the classic black and white one-piece swimsuit while wearing her hair in a high ponytail with oversized Sunday Somewhere sunglasses, and a pink fur coat. She posed inside of a box that read “Black Barbie.”
Meanwhile, Jay Z, 46, rocked a tuxedo and large black wig, while standing inside a box that read, “40th Anniversary Ken. Black Collector Edition.”
The couple’s 4-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, posed in between her parents, wearing a black leather jacket with the Barbie logo across the back and a purple sequin skirt while holding a microphone. The family was spotted out in their costumes in NYC on their way to...
More: Beyoncé Recreates Salt-n-Pepa's Unforgettable 'Push It' Look for Halloween Weekend
The “Flawless” singer, 35, dressed in the same outfit as the original 1959 Barbie doll, rocking the classic black and white one-piece swimsuit while wearing her hair in a high ponytail with oversized Sunday Somewhere sunglasses, and a pink fur coat. She posed inside of a box that read “Black Barbie.”
Meanwhile, Jay Z, 46, rocked a tuxedo and large black wig, while standing inside a box that read, “40th Anniversary Ken. Black Collector Edition.”
The couple’s 4-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, posed in between her parents, wearing a black leather jacket with the Barbie logo across the back and a purple sequin skirt while holding a microphone. The family was spotted out in their costumes in NYC on their way to...
- 11/1/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Blac Chyna is going on hiatus. The Lashed salon owner announced on Snapchat that she is going to be taking a break from hosting gigs during her pregnancy. The announcement came during her latest hosting job in New Orleans. The Red, White and Blue Party took place Sunday to celebrate Memorial Day. On a selfie in her Snapchat story, Chyna wrote "Last Hosting" and included an emoji of a baby. It's safe to say she's going to be taking it easy until her and Rob Kardashian's little bundle of joy arrives later this year. Throughout the rest of the story, Chyna shows off her growing baby bump in her white dress. Memorial Day Weekend proved to be a busy one for this couple, as they were also...
- 5/30/2016
- E! Online
"How Is This Still a Thing?," a reoccurring segment on Last Week Tonight, often finds host John Oliver questioning antiquated concepts like Daylight Savings Time, Ayn Rand and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. With the HBO series on a one-week hiatus for Memorial Day Weekend, Oliver flipped that question around – "How Is This Not a Thing?" – in a web exclusive.
For instance, Oliver recommends the existence of things – or "thingsistence" as the host says – like a "universal safe word for getting out of conversations that have run its course," "Ambien,...
For instance, Oliver recommends the existence of things – or "thingsistence" as the host says – like a "universal safe word for getting out of conversations that have run its course," "Ambien,...
- 5/30/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Live from New York ... it's Willie Geist! The Feb. 13 episode of Saturday Night Live may have made headlines for performer Kanye West's dressing room outburst, but behind the scenes, the Today show co-anchor was dealing with the cast's diva-like behavior. Geist, 40, gave Today viewers the inside scoop on his internship Thursday morning, starting with a backstage greeting by Cecily Strong. "Oh, no hugs because you are an intern today," Strong, 32, reprimanded Geist. "Welcome to SNL, they don't get to hug me. ... You're going to get me coffee and who knows what else. It's a crazy place." He learned how...
- 3/3/2016
- by Michele Corriston, @mcorriston
- PEOPLE.com
Live from New York ... it's Willie Geist!
The Feb. 13 episode of Saturday Night Live may have made headlines for performer Kanye West's dressing room outburst, but behind the scenes, the Today show co-anchor was dealing with the cast's diva-like behavior.
Geist, 40, gave Today viewers the inside scoop on his internship Thursday morning, starting with a backstage greeting by Cecily Strong.
"Oh, no hugs because you are an intern today," Strong, 32, reprimanded Geist. "Welcome to SNL, they don't get to hug me. ... You're going to get me coffee and who knows what else. It's a crazy place."
He learned how...
The Feb. 13 episode of Saturday Night Live may have made headlines for performer Kanye West's dressing room outburst, but behind the scenes, the Today show co-anchor was dealing with the cast's diva-like behavior.
Geist, 40, gave Today viewers the inside scoop on his internship Thursday morning, starting with a backstage greeting by Cecily Strong.
"Oh, no hugs because you are an intern today," Strong, 32, reprimanded Geist. "Welcome to SNL, they don't get to hug me. ... You're going to get me coffee and who knows what else. It's a crazy place."
He learned how...
- 3/3/2016
- by Michele Corriston, @mcorriston
- People.com - TV Watch
Hot off Coldplay's Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show set, Chris Martin's gracing the cover of Rolling Stone, in which he opened up about everything from his conscious uncoupling from Gwyneth Paltrow to coming up against creative differences with pal Beyoncé in the studio. Since announcing their split almost two years ago, Martin, 38, and Paltrow, 43, remain the friendliest of exes. "I have a very wonderful separation-divorce," he told Rolling Stone. "It's a divorce - but it's a weird one ... I don't think about that word [divorce] very often ... I don't see it that way. I see it as more like you meet someone,...
- 2/8/2016
- by Jeff Nelson, @nelson_jeff
- PEOPLE.com
Hot off Coldplay's Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show set, Chris Martin's gracing the cover of Rolling Stone, in which he opened up about everything from his conscious uncoupling from Gwyneth Paltrow to coming up against creative differences with pal Beyoncé in the studio. Since announcing their split almost two years ago, Martin, 38, and Paltrow, 43, remain the friendliest of exes. "I have a very wonderful separation-divorce," he told Rolling Stone. "It's a divorce - but it's a weird one . . . I don't think about that word [divorce] very often . . . I don't see it that way. I see it as more like you meet someone,...
- 2/8/2016
- by Jeff Nelson, @nelson_jeff
- PEOPLE.com
Kristina Rihanoff has revealed she came close to quitting Strictly Come Dancing last year due to unwanted press attention.
The professional dancer, who was paired with Blue star Simon Webbe during the BBC show's 2014 competition, told Loose Women that she thought some of the media's coverage was "horrific", resulting in "devastated" family members.
She said: "Last year, I was in a bad place because my mother was suffering with a breast cancer scare and the press were so horrific at that time that I thought that maybe there was a time where I needed to step out.
"[My mother] was extremely upset and she was absolutely devastated to read some of those things."
Speaking about her private life, Rihanoff said: "I didn't come on the show to be portrayed in a certain way or for my private life to be splashed across the papers, because we all want some privacy."
She then...
The professional dancer, who was paired with Blue star Simon Webbe during the BBC show's 2014 competition, told Loose Women that she thought some of the media's coverage was "horrific", resulting in "devastated" family members.
She said: "Last year, I was in a bad place because my mother was suffering with a breast cancer scare and the press were so horrific at that time that I thought that maybe there was a time where I needed to step out.
"[My mother] was extremely upset and she was absolutely devastated to read some of those things."
Speaking about her private life, Rihanoff said: "I didn't come on the show to be portrayed in a certain way or for my private life to be splashed across the papers, because we all want some privacy."
She then...
- 6/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Lee Ryan thinks Joey Essex fakes being stupid. The Blue singer claims the former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star is nowhere near as unintelligent as he comes across on television and believes he's simply putting on an act for the sake of entertainment. Speaking about him and his bandmates - Simon Webbe, Antony Costa and Duncan James - being tricked by TV producers on their ITV2 show 'Blue Go Mad In Ibiza', he told Bang Showbiz: ''I think if we did go into that show thinking we were going to come off trying to be cool [we'd have been upset] ...
- 3/12/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Lee Ryan thinks Joey Essex fakes being stupid. The Blue singer claims the former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star is nowhere near as unintelligent as he comes across on television and believes he's simply putting on an act for the sake of entertainment. Speaking about him and his bandmates - Simon Webbe, Antony Costa and Duncan James - being tricked by TV producers on their ITV2 show 'Blue Go Mad In Ibiza', he told Bang Showbiz: ''I think if we did go into that show thinking we were going to come off trying to be cool [we'd have been upset] ...
- 3/10/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Simon Webbe turned his phone off for four days after finishing the 'Strictly Come Dancing' tour. The 36-year-old star took part in the three-week long tour after competing on the BBC One celebrity dance contest last year and admits he was so exhausted when it all came to an end that he had to take a holiday. He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''I took ten days off and had my first holiday since last year. ''I took ten days off, stayed in, didn't go anywhere, just rested my mind and turned my phone off. It was nice. Have you ever tried...
- 3/6/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway has received a return date.
The show's 12th series will begin on February 21, ITV has confirmed.
A new Saturday Night Takeaway trailer was recently revealed, showing the presenting duo as superheroes battling 'The Winter Blues'.
The new series promises to feature undercover missions from the pair, as well as more 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Out of Me Ear' and other new segments.
Since the end of the last series, Ant & Dec have taken the show on an extensive nationwide tour, with special guest appearances from Blue, Joey Essex and Peter Andre.
They were recently awarded the Best Entertainment Presenter prize at the National Television Awards for the 14th year running earlier this month.
Watch the pair discuss wanting to present the Brits again below:...
The show's 12th series will begin on February 21, ITV has confirmed.
A new Saturday Night Takeaway trailer was recently revealed, showing the presenting duo as superheroes battling 'The Winter Blues'.
The new series promises to feature undercover missions from the pair, as well as more 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Out of Me Ear' and other new segments.
Since the end of the last series, Ant & Dec have taken the show on an extensive nationwide tour, with special guest appearances from Blue, Joey Essex and Peter Andre.
They were recently awarded the Best Entertainment Presenter prize at the National Television Awards for the 14th year running earlier this month.
Watch the pair discuss wanting to present the Brits again below:...
- 2/11/2015
- Digital Spy
Len Goodman is to join the Strictly Come Dancing live tour as a guest judge next week.
The head judge will appear at London's O2 on February 7 and 8, alongside his colleague Craig Revel Horwood and former winners Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup.
Meanwhile, former contestant Lisa Riley will guest host the matinee and evening shows on February 8.
Goodman said: "I am very much looking forward to getting behind the judges' desk with Craig, Tom and Camilla while the tour is at The O2. The Strictly Come Dancing live tour is great fun for all the family and I can't wait to be back."
Riley added: "I'm really looking forward to continuing my Strictly journey and I'm thrilled to have been asked to once again host the Strictly tour at The O2. I can't wait to get back out on that dance floor with the stars of this amazing tour and...
The head judge will appear at London's O2 on February 7 and 8, alongside his colleague Craig Revel Horwood and former winners Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup.
Meanwhile, former contestant Lisa Riley will guest host the matinee and evening shows on February 8.
Goodman said: "I am very much looking forward to getting behind the judges' desk with Craig, Tom and Camilla while the tour is at The O2. The Strictly Come Dancing live tour is great fun for all the family and I can't wait to be back."
Riley added: "I'm really looking forward to continuing my Strictly journey and I'm thrilled to have been asked to once again host the Strictly tour at The O2. I can't wait to get back out on that dance floor with the stars of this amazing tour and...
- 1/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Ant & Dec have transformed into superheroes for their new Saturday Night Takeaway trailer.
The Geordie duo are seen dressed up as superheroes scaling ITV's headquarters as they battle 'The Winter Blues'.
The new series promises to feature undercover missions from the pair, as well as more 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Out of Me Ear' and other new segments.
Since the end of the last series, Ant & Dec have taken the show on an extensive nationwide tour, with special guest appearances from Blue, Joey Essex and Peter Andre.
Meanwhile, the pair were awarded the Best Entertainment Presenter prize at the National Television Awards for the 14th year running earlier this month.
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will return to screens for its twelfth series next month.
Watch the pair discuss wanting to present the Brits again below:...
The Geordie duo are seen dressed up as superheroes scaling ITV's headquarters as they battle 'The Winter Blues'.
The new series promises to feature undercover missions from the pair, as well as more 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Out of Me Ear' and other new segments.
Since the end of the last series, Ant & Dec have taken the show on an extensive nationwide tour, with special guest appearances from Blue, Joey Essex and Peter Andre.
Meanwhile, the pair were awarded the Best Entertainment Presenter prize at the National Television Awards for the 14th year running earlier this month.
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will return to screens for its twelfth series next month.
Watch the pair discuss wanting to present the Brits again below:...
- 1/29/2015
- Digital Spy
Anton Du Beke has joined the Strictly Come Dancing live tour judging panel.
The dancer and presenter will join Craig Revel Horwood, Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup on the panel at Liverpool's Echo Arena (February 3 and 4) and The Sse Arena Wembley (February 5 and 6).
It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball hosts the Strictly live tour, and this year's pairings are as follows:
Caroline Flack with Tristan MacManus
Simon Webbe with Kristina Rihanoff
Rachel Stevens with Kevin Clifton
Mark Wright with Karen Hauer
Alison Hammond with Aljaž Skorjanec
Thom Evans with Iveta Lukosiute
Scott Mills with Joanne Clifton
The 31-date arena run kicked off at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena on January 16.
It will conclude on February 8 at the O2 London.
Flack was named winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014. The former Xtra Factor host was partnered to victory by Pasha Kovalev.
The dancer and presenter will join Craig Revel Horwood, Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup on the panel at Liverpool's Echo Arena (February 3 and 4) and The Sse Arena Wembley (February 5 and 6).
It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball hosts the Strictly live tour, and this year's pairings are as follows:
Caroline Flack with Tristan MacManus
Simon Webbe with Kristina Rihanoff
Rachel Stevens with Kevin Clifton
Mark Wright with Karen Hauer
Alison Hammond with Aljaž Skorjanec
Thom Evans with Iveta Lukosiute
Scott Mills with Joanne Clifton
The 31-date arena run kicked off at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena on January 16.
It will conclude on February 8 at the O2 London.
Flack was named winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014. The former Xtra Factor host was partnered to victory by Pasha Kovalev.
- 1/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Rachel Stevens has joined the Strictly Come Dancing 2015 UK tour as a replacement for Frankie Bridge.
Bridge pulled out of the dates on the advice of her doctor after announcing that she is pregnant.
"I'm really happy for Frankie and Wayne - it's great news to start the New Year with," Stevens said.
"I know she's disappointed not to be doing the tour- I was supporting Team Frankie during the show and she was fantastic - but I'm happy to be able to step in for her."
She continued: "It's no secret that I loved my time in Strictly and that I'm a big fan of the dances, so I'm excited to be back and to get my dancing shoes on again.
"Today, I'm straight into rehearsals learning the routines and meeting the guys and next week we'll be on tour seeing fans across the country - I can't wait!
Bridge pulled out of the dates on the advice of her doctor after announcing that she is pregnant.
"I'm really happy for Frankie and Wayne - it's great news to start the New Year with," Stevens said.
"I know she's disappointed not to be doing the tour- I was supporting Team Frankie during the show and she was fantastic - but I'm happy to be able to step in for her."
She continued: "It's no secret that I loved my time in Strictly and that I'm a big fan of the dances, so I'm excited to be back and to get my dancing shoes on again.
"Today, I'm straight into rehearsals learning the routines and meeting the guys and next week we'll be on tour seeing fans across the country - I can't wait!
- 1/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Blue have high hopes for their bar in the new Blue Go Mad in Ibiza trailer.
It's all going to plan until someone leaves an unwanted welcome gift in the hot tub…
The ITV show sees the boyband attempt to turn a chilled-out San Antonio bar into a lively holiday hotspot.
Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan and Antony Costa will be seen facing challenges such as flamboyant PRs, demanding customers and irritating members of staff, who - unknown to the group at the time - are all actors.
Blue have recently announced details of a 15-date UK tour in March and April 2015, including a gig at London's Roundhouse.
Watch Blue's video for 'One Love' below:...
It's all going to plan until someone leaves an unwanted welcome gift in the hot tub…
The ITV show sees the boyband attempt to turn a chilled-out San Antonio bar into a lively holiday hotspot.
Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan and Antony Costa will be seen facing challenges such as flamboyant PRs, demanding customers and irritating members of staff, who - unknown to the group at the time - are all actors.
Blue have recently announced details of a 15-date UK tour in March and April 2015, including a gig at London's Roundhouse.
Watch Blue's video for 'One Love' below:...
- 12/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Over the last decade, BBC One and ITV have fought it out on Saturday nights over the autumn and winter period with the two biggest shows on UK television.
BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing and ITV's X Factor were in their 12th and 11th series respectively this year, and the rivalry continues to be fierce. But how did they fare in the ratings each week?
Digital Spy has collected the shows' ratings for each episode as a guide to how they performed in 2014.
Note: The ratings provided are the overnight scores as originally reported by Digital Spy, rather than the consolidated figures. The shows were also not always up against each other in the same timeslot.
Saturday, August 30
The X Factor (Auditions 1): 9.03 million (40.9%) and 465,000 (2.2%) on +1
Sunday, August 31
The X Factor (Auditions 2): 7.55m (32.2%) and 643k (2.9%)
Saturday, September 6
The X Factor (Auditions 3): 8.43m (39.4%) and 481k (2.4%)
Sunday, September 7
Strictly Come Dancing...
BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing and ITV's X Factor were in their 12th and 11th series respectively this year, and the rivalry continues to be fierce. But how did they fare in the ratings each week?
Digital Spy has collected the shows' ratings for each episode as a guide to how they performed in 2014.
Note: The ratings provided are the overnight scores as originally reported by Digital Spy, rather than the consolidated figures. The shows were also not always up against each other in the same timeslot.
Saturday, August 30
The X Factor (Auditions 1): 9.03 million (40.9%) and 465,000 (2.2%) on +1
Sunday, August 31
The X Factor (Auditions 2): 7.55m (32.2%) and 643k (2.9%)
Saturday, September 6
The X Factor (Auditions 3): 8.43m (39.4%) and 481k (2.4%)
Sunday, September 7
Strictly Come Dancing...
- 12/22/2014
- Digital Spy
The majority of Digital Spy readers have agreed with Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev winning Strictly Come Dancing.
The couple were crowned 2014 champions last night (Saturday, December 20), beating their rivals to lift the glitterball trophy.
78.42% of DS voters believed Flack and Kovalev were deserved winners.
The other 21.58% ruled that one of the three couples competing in the final should have been victorious.
More than 13,000 readers voted in the poll.
Flack, who beat Frankie Bridge, Simon Webbe and Mark Wright, said: "This is the best feeling in the whole world! I've been so lucky to get to know [the other contestants] - it has been so lovely!"
She joins past Strictly winners, including Abbey Clancy, Harry Judd and Louis Smith.
The couple were crowned 2014 champions last night (Saturday, December 20), beating their rivals to lift the glitterball trophy.
78.42% of DS voters believed Flack and Kovalev were deserved winners.
The other 21.58% ruled that one of the three couples competing in the final should have been victorious.
More than 13,000 readers voted in the poll.
Flack, who beat Frankie Bridge, Simon Webbe and Mark Wright, said: "This is the best feeling in the whole world! I've been so lucky to get to know [the other contestants] - it has been so lovely!"
She joins past Strictly winners, including Abbey Clancy, Harry Judd and Louis Smith.
- 12/21/2014
- Digital Spy
Caroline Flack has suggested she may be set to quit presenting. The former 'Xtra Factor' host has been competing on 'Strictly Come Dancing' for the past four months and admits her time on the BBC One celebrity dance contest has made her realise she'd like to try something new. Speaking at a press conference with fellow finalists Simon Webbe, Mark Wright and Frankie Bridge at the BBC's New Broadcasting House in London, she revealed: ''I just know that there are other things I want to do now. I didn't know that I was going to come in and do well on...
- 12/21/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton's samba: 9-10-10-10 (39)
Len: "You had the quantity of steps in there, and most importantly the quality."
Craig: "You have redeemed yourself, darling! You've shown so much improvement in that."
Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Cha Cha Cha: 8-9-9-9 (35)
Darcey: "You have made such an improvement. It was a great job, well done."
Bruno: "I love the fact that you've applied yourself to this competition. You did a fantastic job"
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev's Cha Cha Cha: 10-10-10-10 (40)
Len: "I could see the clean, crisp movements throughout the dance. 24-caret, well done."
Bruno: "My golden sex goddess!"
Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Charleston: 9-10-10-10 (39)
Darcey: "Still shining! You are still finding so many more details and accents in that music."
Craig: "It was tight, it was clean... brilliant."
Frankie Bridge...
Len: "You had the quantity of steps in there, and most importantly the quality."
Craig: "You have redeemed yourself, darling! You've shown so much improvement in that."
Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Cha Cha Cha: 8-9-9-9 (35)
Darcey: "You have made such an improvement. It was a great job, well done."
Bruno: "I love the fact that you've applied yourself to this competition. You did a fantastic job"
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev's Cha Cha Cha: 10-10-10-10 (40)
Len: "I could see the clean, crisp movements throughout the dance. 24-caret, well done."
Bruno: "My golden sex goddess!"
Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Charleston: 9-10-10-10 (39)
Darcey: "Still shining! You are still finding so many more details and accents in that music."
Craig: "It was tight, it was clean... brilliant."
Frankie Bridge...
- 12/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing crowned its newest winner on Saturday (December 20) as Caroline Flack and celebrity partner Pasha Kovalev were named ballroom champions.
The action was hot and heavy – with a bit of grace thrown in for good measure – and the final result led to a lot of chatter on social media.
Digital Spy rounds up the best reactions to Saturday's final below:
1. Mark Wright was the first finalist to be eliminated in the Grand Finale, putting him in fourth place:
4th place to Mark Wright right result phew, I was worried public votes may distort things. Done well overall though #Strictly #Scd #SCDfinal
— AnnieGE2 (@AnnieGE2) December 20, 2014
Mark Wright leaves strictly , but he did so well from knowing nothing about dancing
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) December 20, 2014
I was hoping for a Mark Wright double whammy. One for Strictly and one for The Apprentice.
— Laura Hughes (@LauraJordHughes) December 20, 2014
The look of murder...
The action was hot and heavy – with a bit of grace thrown in for good measure – and the final result led to a lot of chatter on social media.
Digital Spy rounds up the best reactions to Saturday's final below:
1. Mark Wright was the first finalist to be eliminated in the Grand Finale, putting him in fourth place:
4th place to Mark Wright right result phew, I was worried public votes may distort things. Done well overall though #Strictly #Scd #SCDfinal
— AnnieGE2 (@AnnieGE2) December 20, 2014
Mark Wright leaves strictly , but he did so well from knowing nothing about dancing
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) December 20, 2014
I was hoping for a Mark Wright double whammy. One for Strictly and one for The Apprentice.
— Laura Hughes (@LauraJordHughes) December 20, 2014
The look of murder...
- 12/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing crowned its latest winner on Saturday (December 20), as Caroline Flack and professional partner Pasha Kovalev emerged victorious.
The couple triumphed over Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton, Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff, and the duo of Mark Wright and Karen Hauer.
Wright was eliminated early in the proceedings, with the final result being announced by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman at the climax of the night.
So, Strictly Come Dancing has crowned its latest champion, but was it the right decision? Vote in our poll below and leave your thoughts in the comment section:
Strictly Come Dancing aired on Saturday night on BBC One.
The couple triumphed over Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton, Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff, and the duo of Mark Wright and Karen Hauer.
Wright was eliminated early in the proceedings, with the final result being announced by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman at the climax of the night.
So, Strictly Come Dancing has crowned its latest champion, but was it the right decision? Vote in our poll below and leave your thoughts in the comment section:
Strictly Come Dancing aired on Saturday night on BBC One.
- 12/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Caroline Flack has won Strictly Come Dancing 2014.
Flack and professional partner Pasha Kovalev beat fellow contestants Simon Webbe and Frankie Bridge to the Glitterball trophy.
After hearing the news, Flack said: "This is the best feeling in the whole world!
"I've been so lucky to get to know [the other contestants], it has been so lovely!"
Tonight's final saw the remaining four contestants dance twice, before Mark Wright was eliminated from the competition.
The last three celebrities then performed their favourite dances from throughout the series.
Musical guests Take That sang a medley of hits, before all the Strictly finalists reunited to dance together one last time.
Flack joins past Strictly winners, including Abbey Clancy, Harry Judd and Louis Smith.
Flack and professional partner Pasha Kovalev beat fellow contestants Simon Webbe and Frankie Bridge to the Glitterball trophy.
After hearing the news, Flack said: "This is the best feeling in the whole world!
"I've been so lucky to get to know [the other contestants], it has been so lovely!"
Tonight's final saw the remaining four contestants dance twice, before Mark Wright was eliminated from the competition.
The last three celebrities then performed their favourite dances from throughout the series.
Musical guests Take That sang a medley of hits, before all the Strictly finalists reunited to dance together one last time.
Flack joins past Strictly winners, including Abbey Clancy, Harry Judd and Louis Smith.
- 12/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Mark Wright has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
Wright and professional partner Karen Hauer earned fourth place in the dancing competition.
This leaves Frankie Bridge, Caroline Flack and Simon Webbe to dance it out to win the Glitterball trophy.
On hearing the news, Wright said: "I can't tell you, Strictly is the best thing anyone can do.
"[Karen's] got me to the final! What?!"
The winner of Strictly Come Dancing will be announced later tonight.
Wright and professional partner Karen Hauer earned fourth place in the dancing competition.
This leaves Frankie Bridge, Caroline Flack and Simon Webbe to dance it out to win the Glitterball trophy.
On hearing the news, Wright said: "I can't tell you, Strictly is the best thing anyone can do.
"[Karen's] got me to the final! What?!"
The winner of Strictly Come Dancing will be announced later tonight.
- 12/20/2014
- Digital Spy
It started at the end of the summer, and now we're just days (you could even count in hours if you're really keen) away from Christmas Day. And like the arrival of Santa down the chimney, we couldn't be much more excited about the Strictly Come Dancing 2014 finale.
Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe, Frankie Bridge and Mark Wright are this year's Final 4 preparing to duke it out on the dancefloor and shake their tailfeathers until they won't shake no more for our votes.
Why Mark Wright should win Strictly
Why Frankie Bridge should win Strictly
Why Simon Webbe should win Strictly
Why Caroline Flack should win Strictly
Only one person can win and although Caroline and Frankie are the clear bookies' favourites, they are by no means home and dry. It will probably come down to those dreaded showdances, which can make or break a celebrities whole Strictly journey.
Join us...
Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe, Frankie Bridge and Mark Wright are this year's Final 4 preparing to duke it out on the dancefloor and shake their tailfeathers until they won't shake no more for our votes.
Why Mark Wright should win Strictly
Why Frankie Bridge should win Strictly
Why Simon Webbe should win Strictly
Why Caroline Flack should win Strictly
Only one person can win and although Caroline and Frankie are the clear bookies' favourites, they are by no means home and dry. It will probably come down to those dreaded showdances, which can make or break a celebrities whole Strictly journey.
Join us...
- 12/20/2014
- Digital Spy
It started at the end of the summer, and now we're just days (you could even count in hours if you're really keen) away from Christmas Day. And like the arrival of Santa down the chimney, we couldn't be much more excited about the Strictly Come Dancing 2014 finale.
Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe, Frankie Bridge and Mark Wright are this year's Final 4 preparing to duke it out on the dancefloor and shake their tailfeathers until they won't shake no more for our votes.
Why Mark Wright should win Strictly
Why Frankie Bridge should win Strictly
Why Simon Webbe should win Strictly
Why Caroline Flack should win Strictly
Only one person can win and although Caroline and Frankie are the clear bookies' favourites, they are by no means home and dry. It will probably come down to those dreaded showdances, which can make or break a celebrities whole Strictly journey.
Join us...
Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe, Frankie Bridge and Mark Wright are this year's Final 4 preparing to duke it out on the dancefloor and shake their tailfeathers until they won't shake no more for our votes.
Why Mark Wright should win Strictly
Why Frankie Bridge should win Strictly
Why Simon Webbe should win Strictly
Why Caroline Flack should win Strictly
Only one person can win and although Caroline and Frankie are the clear bookies' favourites, they are by no means home and dry. It will probably come down to those dreaded showdances, which can make or break a celebrities whole Strictly journey.
Join us...
- 12/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers believe that Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev should win this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
Flack and Kovalev stormed ahead of the three other couples to steal an impressive 62.34% of the vote, proving they are the couple you would most like to see lift the coveted glitterball trophy this weekend.
Frankie Bridge and professional partner Kevin Clifton placed second with 18.97% of the vote.
Neither couples have found themselves in the bottom two during the entire competition.
Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff came in third place in our poll with 10.27% of your votes, while Mark Wright and Karen Hauer came in last place with 8.42%.
This weekend's grand final will see all four couples perform two dances, before one is eliminated and the final three perform their show dance.
Over 17,000 readers voted in this week's poll.
Strictly Come Dancing's grand final will air tonight (December 20) at 6.30pm on BBC One.
Flack and Kovalev stormed ahead of the three other couples to steal an impressive 62.34% of the vote, proving they are the couple you would most like to see lift the coveted glitterball trophy this weekend.
Frankie Bridge and professional partner Kevin Clifton placed second with 18.97% of the vote.
Neither couples have found themselves in the bottom two during the entire competition.
Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff came in third place in our poll with 10.27% of your votes, while Mark Wright and Karen Hauer came in last place with 8.42%.
This weekend's grand final will see all four couples perform two dances, before one is eliminated and the final three perform their show dance.
Over 17,000 readers voted in this week's poll.
Strictly Come Dancing's grand final will air tonight (December 20) at 6.30pm on BBC One.
- 12/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Simon Webbe has said that the show has been a "lifeline" for him.
The Blue singer, who is partnered with Kristina Rihanoff in the BBC One programme, explained that he was glad the opportunity to take part in the show had arisen.
Why Simon Webbe should win Strictly Come Dancing
"This experience has been a lifeline for, probably, most of us," explained Webbe to Digital Spy and others. "Especially myself.
"When you're down in the dumps, something comes along and as long as you keep believing you just never know what's round the corner. Strictly's been that experience."
Speaking about his dance partner, Webbe added: "Kristina has given me routines that she thinks I can do... but we pulled through and she believes in me.
"She's boosted my confidence and I'm very, very grateful for that."
Webbe previously told Digital Spy that he wasn't himself...
The Blue singer, who is partnered with Kristina Rihanoff in the BBC One programme, explained that he was glad the opportunity to take part in the show had arisen.
Why Simon Webbe should win Strictly Come Dancing
"This experience has been a lifeline for, probably, most of us," explained Webbe to Digital Spy and others. "Especially myself.
"When you're down in the dumps, something comes along and as long as you keep believing you just never know what's round the corner. Strictly's been that experience."
Speaking about his dance partner, Webbe added: "Kristina has given me routines that she thinks I can do... but we pulled through and she believes in me.
"She's boosted my confidence and I'm very, very grateful for that."
Webbe previously told Digital Spy that he wasn't himself...
- 12/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly has revealed that she tries to ignore criticism of her performance style.
Daly - who fronts the BBC hit show with Claudia Winkleman - told The Mirror that she often receives compliments from members of the public.
"There is always going to be negative stuff," she said. "In a job this size there will always be contrary opinions to what you're doing. You can't please all the people all the time.
"I tend not to read that stuff and just do the job I love and have been doing for ten years."
Daly added: "When I go out on the street and I meet people they tell me how much they enjoy the show and, 'You and Claudia do a fantastic job together'. I get wonderful feedback face to face every day. I am a positive person so you tend to focus on the positives.
Daly - who fronts the BBC hit show with Claudia Winkleman - told The Mirror that she often receives compliments from members of the public.
"There is always going to be negative stuff," she said. "In a job this size there will always be contrary opinions to what you're doing. You can't please all the people all the time.
"I tend not to read that stuff and just do the job I love and have been doing for ten years."
Daly added: "When I go out on the street and I meet people they tell me how much they enjoy the show and, 'You and Claudia do a fantastic job together'. I get wonderful feedback face to face every day. I am a positive person so you tend to focus on the positives.
- 12/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Mark Wright, Simon Webbe, Caroline Flack or Frankie Bridge would all make worthy winners of Strictly Come Dancing when the final airs this Saturday (December 20).
So every day this week, one of the Digital Spy team will present their argument for why each Strictly finalist deserves to lift the glitterball trophy. Last, but by no means least, Mark Wright...
If we're going to pick our Strictly champion on who is technically the best dancer, Mark Wright might as well not turn up on Saturday. The Towie star isn't the best dancer left in the show, and he would never claim to be.
However, Strictly isn't and never has been about finding the dancer with the best fleckerl. If it was, we might as well let the judges pick who goes and stays every week and scrap the public vote altogether. We won't name names, but there might also have been...
So every day this week, one of the Digital Spy team will present their argument for why each Strictly finalist deserves to lift the glitterball trophy. Last, but by no means least, Mark Wright...
If we're going to pick our Strictly champion on who is technically the best dancer, Mark Wright might as well not turn up on Saturday. The Towie star isn't the best dancer left in the show, and he would never claim to be.
However, Strictly isn't and never has been about finding the dancer with the best fleckerl. If it was, we might as well let the judges pick who goes and stays every week and scrap the public vote altogether. We won't name names, but there might also have been...
- 12/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Caroline Flack has suggested she may be set to quit presenting. The former 'Xtra Factor' host has been competing on 'Strictly Come Dancing' for the past four months and admits her time on the BBC One celebrity dance contest has made her realise she'd like to try something new. Speaking at a press conference with fellow finalists Simon Webbe, Mark Wright and Frankie Bridge at the BBC's New Broadcasting House in London, she revealed: ''I just know that there are other things I want to do now. I didn't know that I was going to come in and do well on...
- 12/18/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Frankie Bridge, Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe and Mark Wright would all make worthy winners of Strictly Come Dancing when the final airs this Saturday (December 20).
So every day this week, one of the Digital Spy team will present their argument for why each Strictly finalist deserves to lift the glitterball trophy. Today, it's Frankie Bridge...
Frankie has been one of the favourites since day one, topping the leader board on the very first week. Since then she has continued to improve and impress.
She has stormed into the final and shown she can deliver everything from an elegant waltz to a passionate Argentine tango with ease.
She was awarded the first 10 of the series - albeit from Donny Osmond, so it didn't really count - but then she received a well-deserved first 'real' 10 from Bruno on Halloween Week.
Her tango to 'Defying Gravity' dressed as Elphaba the green...
So every day this week, one of the Digital Spy team will present their argument for why each Strictly finalist deserves to lift the glitterball trophy. Today, it's Frankie Bridge...
Frankie has been one of the favourites since day one, topping the leader board on the very first week. Since then she has continued to improve and impress.
She has stormed into the final and shown she can deliver everything from an elegant waltz to a passionate Argentine tango with ease.
She was awarded the first 10 of the series - albeit from Donny Osmond, so it didn't really count - but then she received a well-deserved first 'real' 10 from Bruno on Halloween Week.
Her tango to 'Defying Gravity' dressed as Elphaba the green...
- 12/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Simon Webbe has thought about quitting 'Strictly Come Dancing' ''every day''. The Blue singer has revealed he's found the BBC One celebrity dance contest ''mentally draining'' but learned he can do anything he puts his mind to after making it to the final four. Speaking at the BBC's New Broadcasting House in London about whether he'd ever thought of quitting, he said: ''Every day. Sometimes your body gives up on you and it's mentally draining as well but that's when you learn something new about yourself because you just pull through and you realise that you'll survive and there's nothing too hard...
- 12/18/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The Strictly Come Dancing final is just days away and we're getting very excited - and even more so now that we've been told what songs and dances we can expect on Saturday night!
Alright, so we don't have all the information - the judges' picks will be announced on the night - but we do know which favourite dances the couples will be repeating and to which songs their showdances will be performed. So read on for all the information...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Showdance: 'Angels' - Beverly Knight's version
Favourite dance: Charleston to 'Istanbul (Not Constantinople)' from Around The World Week
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Showdance: 'Get Happy' - Judy Garland
Favourite dance: Paso Doble from Movie Week
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Showdance: 'Don't Stop Me Now' - Queen
Favourite dance: Samba to 'That's The Way I Like It' from Week Five...
Alright, so we don't have all the information - the judges' picks will be announced on the night - but we do know which favourite dances the couples will be repeating and to which songs their showdances will be performed. So read on for all the information...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Showdance: 'Angels' - Beverly Knight's version
Favourite dance: Charleston to 'Istanbul (Not Constantinople)' from Around The World Week
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Showdance: 'Get Happy' - Judy Garland
Favourite dance: Paso Doble from Movie Week
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Showdance: 'Don't Stop Me Now' - Queen
Favourite dance: Samba to 'That's The Way I Like It' from Week Five...
- 12/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Simon Webbe, Frankie Bridge, Caroline Flack or Mark Wright would all make worthy winners of Strictly Come Dancing when the final airs this Saturday (December 20).
So every day this week, one of the Digital Spy team will present their argument for why each Strictly finalist deserves to lift the glitterball trophy. Next, Simon Webbe...
After watching the first couple of weeks of Strictly Come Dancing this year, Simon was most definitely not on people's shortlist for the final.
He was a competent enough dancer, previously coming joint third on the Strictly Christmas Special back in 2011.
But viewers were no doubt surprised that the energetic singer was not getting the scores someone of his physique and background would usually achieve on the show, and soon Simon found himself struggling to get over 30 points from the judges.
Even Simon himself told us that he did not enjoy his Strictly experience at the start,...
So every day this week, one of the Digital Spy team will present their argument for why each Strictly finalist deserves to lift the glitterball trophy. Next, Simon Webbe...
After watching the first couple of weeks of Strictly Come Dancing this year, Simon was most definitely not on people's shortlist for the final.
He was a competent enough dancer, previously coming joint third on the Strictly Christmas Special back in 2011.
But viewers were no doubt surprised that the energetic singer was not getting the scores someone of his physique and background would usually achieve on the show, and soon Simon found himself struggling to get over 30 points from the judges.
Even Simon himself told us that he did not enjoy his Strictly experience at the start,...
- 12/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Caroline Flack, Frankie Bridge, Simon Webbe or Mark Wright would all make worthy winners of Strictly Come Dancing when the final airs this Saturday.
So every day this week, one of the Digital Spy team will present their argument for why each Strictly finalist deserves to lift the glitterball trophy. First up, Caroline Flack...
In the first few weeks of Strictly Come Dancing, all eyes were on Jake, Judy, Gregg and Pixie - be it for the right or wrong reasons.
There was little mention of Caroline. She escaped both the hype and the criticism, and now as we head into the final, she's quietly climbed to be consistently at the top of the leaderboard.
Technically, we think she's the best left. Which is no mean feat when she's up against Frankie Bridge and Simon Webbe - neither of whom are professional dancers, but who both have plenty of experience...
So every day this week, one of the Digital Spy team will present their argument for why each Strictly finalist deserves to lift the glitterball trophy. First up, Caroline Flack...
In the first few weeks of Strictly Come Dancing, all eyes were on Jake, Judy, Gregg and Pixie - be it for the right or wrong reasons.
There was little mention of Caroline. She escaped both the hype and the criticism, and now as we head into the final, she's quietly climbed to be consistently at the top of the leaderboard.
Technically, we think she's the best left. Which is no mean feat when she's up against Frankie Bridge and Simon Webbe - neither of whom are professional dancers, but who both have plenty of experience...
- 12/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Caroline Flack has hit out at ex-boyfriend Jack Street's apparent "guilt", after he urged his followers to vote for her on Strictly Come Dancing.
The TV presenter's split from the music manager was first reported last week, bringing an end to their 18-month relationship.
After this Saturday's (December 13) Strictly live show, Street asked his followers to support Flack, saying people would be "silly" not to vote for her.
Vote for @carolineflack1 6225210. You'd be silly not too
— Jack Method (@jackb_street) December 13, 2014
Flack's reply, which has since been deleted, read: "@jackb_street easing your guilt??? Fill yourself with glee Jack."
The 35-year-old scored the first 10 from judge Craig Revel Horwood during Saturday's semi-final, earning her the first 40 of the series.
She will perform in next week's final, alongside Frankie Bridge, Simon Webbe and Mark Wright.
Watch Flack and Pasha Kovalev's perfect-scoring Salsa below:...
The TV presenter's split from the music manager was first reported last week, bringing an end to their 18-month relationship.
After this Saturday's (December 13) Strictly live show, Street asked his followers to support Flack, saying people would be "silly" not to vote for her.
Vote for @carolineflack1 6225210. You'd be silly not too
— Jack Method (@jackb_street) December 13, 2014
Flack's reply, which has since been deleted, read: "@jackb_street easing your guilt??? Fill yourself with glee Jack."
The 35-year-old scored the first 10 from judge Craig Revel Horwood during Saturday's semi-final, earning her the first 40 of the series.
She will perform in next week's final, alongside Frankie Bridge, Simon Webbe and Mark Wright.
Watch Flack and Pasha Kovalev's perfect-scoring Salsa below:...
- 12/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Last night saw Jake Wood and Janette Manrara waltz out of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, leaving just four couples left to battle it out in this year's final.
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev have topped the Digital Spy reader poll for three weeks running, but Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton have also proved popular with judges and viewers.
The men have also fared well, with Mark Wright and Karen Hauer and Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff having overcome appearances in the dance-off to score high marks from the judges.
This weekend's grand final will see all four couples perform two dances, before one is eliminated and the final three go on to perform their show dance.
But who do you most want to see quickstep to victory? Vote in our reader poll below to have your say! The winner of your vote will be announced this weekend.
Strictly Come Dancing...
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev have topped the Digital Spy reader poll for three weeks running, but Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton have also proved popular with judges and viewers.
The men have also fared well, with Mark Wright and Karen Hauer and Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff having overcome appearances in the dance-off to score high marks from the judges.
This weekend's grand final will see all four couples perform two dances, before one is eliminated and the final three go on to perform their show dance.
But who do you most want to see quickstep to victory? Vote in our reader poll below to have your say! The winner of your vote will be announced this weekend.
Strictly Come Dancing...
- 12/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Jake Wood and Janette Manrara have become the 11th couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
The EastEnders actor and his professional partner found themselves in the dance-off against reality star Mark Wright and his partner Karen Hauer, after the judges' scores were combined with viewer votes.
It was the first time that Wood and Manrara had been in the dance-off, while it was Wright and Hauer's third time in the bottom two.
Wood and Manrara reprised their cha-cha to Kc and the Sunshine Band's 'Boogie Shoes', while Wright and Hauer performed their rumba to Eva Cassidy's 'Fields of Gold'.
Craig Revel Horwood decided to save Wright and Hauer, but Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli opted to keep Wood and Manrara.
Head judge Len Goodman - left with the casting vote - sent Wood home, explaining: "This is very difficult. The cha-cha-cha had little cha-cha-cha content and the rumba had little rumba content,...
The EastEnders actor and his professional partner found themselves in the dance-off against reality star Mark Wright and his partner Karen Hauer, after the judges' scores were combined with viewer votes.
It was the first time that Wood and Manrara had been in the dance-off, while it was Wright and Hauer's third time in the bottom two.
Wood and Manrara reprised their cha-cha to Kc and the Sunshine Band's 'Boogie Shoes', while Wright and Hauer performed their rumba to Eva Cassidy's 'Fields of Gold'.
Craig Revel Horwood decided to save Wright and Hauer, but Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli opted to keep Wood and Manrara.
Head judge Len Goodman - left with the casting vote - sent Wood home, explaining: "This is very difficult. The cha-cha-cha had little cha-cha-cha content and the rumba had little rumba content,...
- 12/14/2014
- Digital Spy
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.