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CelebrityYahoo TV UKArlene Phillips admits she's close to 'not being here' after turning 80
The former Strictly Come Dancing star said she has a 'finite time' left after turning 80 this week
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKArlene Phillips ‘kicked, screamed, cried and ate scones’ after ‘Strictly’ sacking
The former show judge was dropped for Alesha Dixon.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKDancing On Ice: Brendan Cole scores first 10 for all-male performance
Brendan Cole was skating with stand-in male partner Brendyn Hatfield after Vanessa Bauer tested positive for COVID-19.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKCelebrities share their luckiest showbiz breaks
We take a look at some of the most unexpected breaks in showbiz, as told to Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKI'm A Celebrity: Arlene Phillips reveals secret luxuries contestants enjoyed during castle evacuation
The former Strictly judge revealed she was treated to food, Netflix and hair dye during her time away from the castle.
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I'm A Celebrity: Arlene Phillips is first contestant voted off the show
The 78-year-old choreographer holds the record as the eldest 'I'm A Celebrity' contestant, and revealed it was her first ever experience of camping.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK‘I’m A Celebrity’ first look: Kadeena Cox and Arlene Phillips surrounded by snakes in new trial
The stars must endure the terrifying trial to win meals for camp.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UK'I'm A Celebrity': Celebs moved out of castle for their own safety due to Storm Arwen
The celebrities have been removed from the castle for their own safety after the site sustained significant storm damage.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UK'I'm A Celebrity': Celebs safe but shows cancelled due to Storm Arwen
The celebrities are said to be safe and still within the castle, but the site sustained significant storm damage.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK'I'm A Celebrity' viewers feel cheated after Naughty Boy's 'confrontation' with main camp
Hosts Ant and Dec had hinted that there would be a showdown.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKRichard Madeley for 'I'm A Celebrity'? All the campmate rumours so far
Who is heading for camp in the castle this year?
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKCOVID chaos on the dancefloor: 5 things we learned about 'Strictly' this week
One couple is on the COVID bench while another is already tackling Couple's Choice.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKKate Thornton brings White Wine Question Time podcast to London's West End
Kate Thornton's podcast White Wine Question Time is heading towards its 150th episode - with live shows around the corner in the autumn.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKArlene Phillips 'questioned everything' after finding out she'd lost 'Strictly'
Legendary choreographer Arlene Phillips said she had to find herself again after hearing she had lost her 'Strictly Come Dancing' role by a phone call from Radio 5 Live.
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Arlene Phillips reveals she turned down 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge role three times
The 78-year-old choreographer was sceptical about the show's format after taking part in the pilot.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKArlene Phillips says she 'didn't have the strength' to fight BBC during 'Strictly' ageism row
Phillips was axed from 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2009, sparking a huge debate about ageism in TV.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKArlene Phillips urges Strictly to include same-sex pairings, saying they are 'not offensive'
Arlene Phillips has commented on rumours Strictly Come Dancing will include a same-sex pairing on the next series of the show.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKFormer 'Strictly' judge Arlene Phillips return confirmed
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge confirmed to return to the show after nine years.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKArlene Phillips says it's 'no wonder' that contestants on Strictly Come Dancing have affairs
Ex-Strictly judge Arlene Phillips has said that she's hardly surprised that contestants Seann Walsh and his pro-dancing partner Katya Jones have been caught in a romantic clinch.
NewsStephanie SoteriouArlene Phillips To Return To Strictly Come Dancing?
The 73-year-old choreographer had the backing of the general public when the BBC decided to replace her with Alesha Dixon, allegedly because Arlene was too old, but now it is thought that she could replace Len Goodman as head judge after he announced that he will be leaving the show. A source explained: “Producers have a limited pool to pick from for Len’s replacement and they know that Arlene would be a shock to the audience but they would love it. Meanwhile, Arlene hinted that she would be up for returning to the show, admitting that she was looking forward to this year’s series because Olympian Greg Rutherford is competing.
NewsRachel PilcherStrictly Come Dancing: Who Would Craig Revel Horwood Like To See On The Judging Panel?
Earlier this month, Len Goodman broke Strictly Come Dancing fans hearts when he announced that he’d be leaving the show after this year’s series. While you could never replace Len (since he’s a legend in his own right, of course), Craig Revel Horwood has been revealing who he’d like to see joining the panel after the head judge leaves. In fact, one of the names Craig would like to see make a return is Arlene Phillips, whose exit after the 2008 series was shrouded in controversy when she was replaced by Alesha Dixon.
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