Former Britain's Got Talent and CBBC star Molly Rainford has been confirmed as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2022. Professional dance partner: Dianne Buswell. Ive considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out. Something went wrong, please try again later. As one of the longest World Records ever held in athletics history, BBC Two marked the occasion with a documentary One Giant Leap, which aired August 2020. Subsequently he broke the world record several times and won European gold . If I fell on the hip, I could snap the bone. You have the conversation and then you go about your day and you think, Ive got to dance. Im eating everything thats favourable to Spandex. Murder probe after man shot dead on doorstep of Greenock home in 'targeted' attack. Born: Essex, UK The GMTV presenter was a terrible dancer on last year's Strictly Come Dancing, but the voters kept her in. your own Pins on Pinterest He won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals, two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships. Net Worth in 2020. She also started presenting Countryfile in 2008, which she still does to this day. Under Review. MORE : Strictly Come Dancing 2021: Giovanni Pernice teases celebrity partner and we need answers. Since climbing Everest, Rahas gone from strength to strength developing her speaking skills and talking on both a corporate and international stage with remarkable articulateness and charisma. Strictly Come Dancing is back on Saturday, September 7, airing at 7.10pm on BBC One. Triple Olympic medallist, Kelly Sotherton, is one of the most influential and passionate female voices in British Sport. Taking to the dance floor this Saturday (17th December) is Fleur East, Molly Rainford, Hamza Yassin and Helen Skelton. Craig Revel Horwood - who gave him a 4 on Saturday night - explained: "Sadly, it was all very stompy the whole thing . Meanwhile GMTV'S Michael Underwood is worried he'll set off airport metal detectors after an operation to fit a metal plate. Birth Date: 11/07/1969 The timing at the beginning was absolutely atrocious It really wasn't your best.". Fleur said about joining the series: "Im equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this years Strictly line-up. "You don't know where you stand with him. In Backley's final year of competition in 2004, where he was hoping to add to his Olympic medal haul, he struggled to find form and at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, in a wide-open field, he only made the final as the last non-automatic qualifier. Lives: Cardiff, UK, European Champion in 10,000m, only British track & field athlete to appear at five Olympic Games. ", Professional dance partner: Nadiya Bychkova. The team collected the most monkey statues ever, getting 3 minutes out of a possible 3 minutes and 20 seconds. in a social media post, Andrea told her followers that she has been bedridden for days as she opened up about her health woes. I'm very much hoping . However, on 16 December 2002 Loughborough University honoured him with the degree of Doctor of Technology honoris causa. Born in Bagshot, Surrey, Steve grew up on a smallholding surrounded by rescue animals. Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal. Colin is a member of the steering panel for Sport Relief and is also an International Inspiration Ambassador for UNICEF, as well as founding and fronting theGo Dad Runcampaign for Prostate Cancer. Oli has covered a range of events, including Royal Ascot, The Grand National and The Cheltenham Festival. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. . Birth Date: 14/05/1969 1. "I go to do a movement and my brain says don't do it. I am getting better though, I am getting better. I just have to face all those demons and just learn. Sally is the only woman in history to have ever concurrently held all four major championship Gold medals at the same time Olympic, World, Commonwealth, and European & World Record. Finland's Seppo Rty then bettered the record in 1991. Read our Strictly 2022 live blog for the latest updates and gossip. 1. "My dance skills are currently at the level of 1970s disco vibe but Im ready to work hard and will be shaking it every time I get the chance shake it til you make it! At 50, Colins arguably more relevant now than ever, his personable and professional approach, combined with his high profile, means that he is always in demand from the commercial sector. Job: Loose Women panelist and broadcaster, Professional dance partner: Kai Widdrington, When was Kaye Adams eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2022? The only British athlete to have won medals at three consecutive Olympics is struggling in the gruelling ITV show. Kansainyhteisn kisoista hn voitti kolme kultaa ja yhden hopean. Steve laughed: "To get punching advice from someone like Jason - come on, it's comedy in itself. Born. Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin has been confirmed as the 13th celebrity to be joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022. "One minute he is panto dame and the next he's the Grim Reaper. Backley was awarded the MBE in the 1995 New Year's Honours list, and then an OBE in 2003. Having taken the mantle from Paul Dickenson as BBC Sports lead field commentator, Steve has broadcast to millions during every succedent World, European and Olympic games since Beijing across radio and TV. Martin McLean, senior policy adviser at the National Deaf Children's Society, welcomed the news Rose Ayling-Ellis, the first deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, had reached the show's final. "Unfortunately, my dad is no longer with us but I know he will be watching over the ballroom in spirit. It has made household names out of dancers Kevin Clifton, Giovanni Pernice, Anton du Beke, Alijaz Skorjanec, Amy Dowden, Oti . Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirm they have been evicted from Frogmore cottage. She has co-founded and is MD of The Ability People, the UKs first and only disability-led recruitment business with a focus on placing talented able-bodied and disabled jobseekers into the right jobs. The Strictly Come Dancing songs and dances have been announced for this weekend, and it's a trio of dances for all the contestants, including the judges' choice, each celeb's favourite performance from season 22 and a final show dance to top it all off. It was going to be a busy with two major back-to-back competitions, the Commonwealth Games on 25 July 4 August and the European Championships on 611 August . Sergey Makarov took bronze. Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole. Determined to make a positive change, Kellys resolve led her to spearhead the creation of British Athletics Athletes Commission. Katie Price flooded with complaints over young daughter's new 'diva' hairstyle. The only British athlete to have won . He said: "I'm not too bad. Speaking about joining the line-up, the English football icon said: "To say Im excited is an understatement - the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes. Birth Date: 10/05/1966 Im so delighted that this year they have! Sign up to receive the latest and greatest from the world of entertainment. In the past six months, Laura has launched a new podcast Lessons Learned, where she interviews star sportsmen and women about the five key moments, choices or mistakes that have shaped them, and the lessons we can all learn from every human experience. Stephen James Backshall MBE (born 21 April 1973) is an English naturalist, explorer, presenter and writer, best known for BBC TV 's Deadly 60 . 6. I come in [to the country], I work and go back to America. Dancing on Ice is a British television series presented by Phillip Schofield alongside Holly Willoughby from 2006 to 2011, who then returned in 2018, and Christine Lampard from 2012 to 2014. To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, its going to be so much fun," she said. Producing an opening throw of 86.29 and then surpassing that marginally in the third with 86.37 it was obvious that he was in form but he still trailed behind Russian leader Sergey Makarov who had sent out a massive 88.05 first round throw. No one feels safe and anyone could be in the skate off.". With equity release you could access a lump-sum of tax-free cash which can be used to enhance your retirement income, make home improvements, or even enjoy a memorable holiday. Subsequent rounds did not see improvements from either competitor and again elezn won the gold medal ahead of Backley. The moment Steve Backley did pelvic thrusts in the second week of Dancing On Ice, the fanmail flooded in. "The thing is he actually says the right thing. I had a fractured femur and was in traction. It's so vivid.". We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. She coaches the Mens 1st team at Warwickshire Cricket Club, plus leads the athlete performance for Wasps Rugby Club, too. "I've watched the show for years so to be able to take to the dance floor is a dream come true, for both me and mum who is a Strictly super fan! Steve Davis to DJ in front of 90,000 as Blur Wembley support - 36 years after last visit . Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter. Sergey Makarov took the title with 85.44 ahead of Andrus Vrnik 85.17 and Boris Henry 84.74 with these all being recorded in the first round. He is a confident and charismatic conference/awards host and a high-level motivational speaker. Mark teamed up with Strictlys Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe as part of their FitSteps dancing fitness classes, providing nutritional information and lifestyle advice for subscribers. By 2016, Liz had swapped the pool for the broadcasting studio and was heralded as one of the stars of Channel 4s award-winning coverage. In 2018, she was listed as one of the BBCs 100 most influential women, and also presented the Invictus Games that very same year. In the final his third round throw of 84.13 metres pulled him up to fourth place but he could not improve on this and finished in that position unable to gain a medal at his fourth consecutive games. The records set by elezn and Rty, as well as Backley's 90.98m throw, had all been made using new 'Nemeth' javelins, however in August 1991 the IAAF declared this type of javelin illegal and all records set using them were retrospectively deleted. BackleyBlack LLP is a performance based training company that combines the experiences of two of Great Britain's finest Olympic athletes, Steve Backley OBE and Roger Black MBE, with top-quality trainers and business coaches with the express goal of helping organisations, teams and individuals . Comedian and actress Jayde Adams became the fifth celebrity to be unveiled for the 2022 line-up, announcing her presence during an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live. Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation. Still competing today, Jos athletic career spans decades and is testament to her resilience and strong determination. Joseph Gamp 5th Dec 2022, 09:00 Strictly Come Dancing 15 May 2004. He admits being knocked over as a child pushed him into javelin-throwing after the crash stopped a promising running career. "Since I watched the first series in 2004, I feel like every step Ive taken in my career over the last 11 years was to be on Strictly," she said following the announcement. elezn also edged him for the title at the 1995 World Championships though it was South African Marius Corbett who made Backley have to settle for silver in 1997. Steve found himself in the bottom two this weekend after his Jive to Little Bitty Pretty One didn't do enough to impress the judges or the viewers. She published the highly acclaimed book, This Mum Runs in 2016 and often campaigns alongside Public Health England. With the 2001 World Championships in Athletics to look forward to, he threw over ninety metres for the first time since 1992 at the British Grand Prix at Crystal Palace on 22 July. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. ITV bosses confirm Jeremy Clarkson and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are not cancelled. Mr Allen was the . Id love to do everyone proud.". Steve Backley on IMDb: Movies, Tv, Celebrities, and more. He was a member of Cambridge Harriers Athletics club, and competed for Bexley in the London Youth Games. The Strictly Come Dancing 2021 launch show airs on BBC One tonight, Saturday September 18, at 7.45pm. S. trictly Come Dancing star Tilly Ramsay clapped back at a male radio DJ who called her a "chubby little thing". He was also on a special Olympic medal winners version of Jungle Run. But we all want to see him on the ice. When Steve was eight, he was hit by a car doing 35mph. The former javelin world record holder on octopus ink, being as big as Beckham (in Finland), and living in a haunted house Her delivery is exceptionally unique, whether shes addressing an audience large or small, as she owns the stage and captivates the crowd with her story. is quite breathtaking - almost as if the director's used the same shot list. This fantastic achievement made Backley the first British athlete to win four consecutive European Championship golds. I had the operation on Monday and was in the hospital until Wednesday. We will be sure to update this with each exit. Lily Waddell. Hopefully, we will see her again next week. He hopes tomorrow night's show, which has a Broadway theme, will be different. In July 1990, Backley set a world record of 89.58m in Stockholm, Sweden.The record was then bettered by the Czech thrower Jan elezn a few weeks later, but Backley then regained the record with a throw 90.98m at Crystal Palace, London, to end the year as the world record holder. Strictly Come Dancing Affairs That Gave Us The Shock of Our Lives. Passionate about motor-sport, Laura was grid reporter for five rounds of the World Rallycross Championships on BT Sport. Strictly is the ultimate feel good show, as soon as I hear that iconic theme tune its just pure escapism. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. I hope she goes all the way. ", Job: Radio presenter, singer-songwriter and rapper. From domestic teenage prodigy to becoming the oldest ever European Champion, Jo has won the hearts of the British public and she was awarded 3rd in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards 2014. The late Queen gifted Frogmore Cottage to Harry and Meghan in the months after their wedding back in 2018. Hip replacements are normally given to pensioners to give them more mobility but he had his in his thirties. Kelly often shares her forthright views in her opinion pieces for the i newspaper, as well as with stints on 5Live, Talksport and Channel 4. She is best known as a TV presenter, having been a reporter on Newsround back in 2007, before becoming joining Blue Peter from 2008 to 2013. Molly was 11 when she found success on BGT with her performance of Ave Maria, while she is the star of the CBBC series Nova Jones. Lives: Lewisham, UK. Kaye was the first contestant to be voted off of Strictly Come Dancing in Week 2. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. And he says he has very fresh memories of the horrific car accident. Steve is a sought-after speaker and business coach having set up BackleyBlack, which aims to translate Olympic experience into workplace performance. Published: Thursday, 15th December 2022 at 2:20 pm, Strictly Come Dancing 2022 cast: Full line-up of contestants, Hamza Yassin has been confirmed as the 13th celebrity, Molly Rainford has been confirmed as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, Will Mellor was the first celebrity to be announced, Kym Marsh has joined the line-up for the 20th season, Ellie Taylor was revealed as the ninth contestant, Tyler West became the seventh celebrity to be announced, Tony Adams MBE became the 11th contestant to be confirmed, was announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022, James Bye has been announced as the 14th celebrity, Matt Goss has been confirmed as the eighth contestant to join Strictly Come Dancing, Richie Anderson is joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022, Kaye Adams will be taking part in this year's run of Strictly Come Dancing. "There are some huge dance shoes to fill and its truly exciting to follow in the footsteps of some amazing EastEnders talent. He is the only British track and field competitor to win medals at three different Olympic Games, whilst also equalling the record of four successive European gold medals. He is a living, breathing encyclopaedia for cycling; and he is the expert when it comes to the sports most brilliant anecdotes. Read about our approach to external linking. You can unsubscribe at any time. The TV naturalist - known for his wildlife documentaries for the BBC - has been axed from the ballroom competition one week after performing in Blackpool. Backley started the year recovering from knee surgery throwing 82.19m against the U.S. in Glasgow, Scotland. Strictly Come Dancing returns on Sunday, December 11 at 7.15pm on BBC One. After 12 weeks of performances, this weekend, Strictly fans will find out who'll be taking home the Glitterball for 2022. After making the transition from radio to television, Simon was made lead cycling commentator for the BBC; his performances at the Olympics and Paralympics for Channel 4 at Rio 2016 received huge acclaim. Stephen James Backley, OBE (born 12 February 1969) is a retired British track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. Im a huge fan of the show and cant believe Im going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress, its unreal!" Dancing On Ice is on ITV1, tomorrow at 6.15pm. The new face of TV racing coverage, Oli joined the ITV Sport team in January 2017 and is now one of the mainhorse racing presenters, fronting its coverage on the Saturday morning magazine show, The Opening Show. Shes also, arguably, Arsenals most vocal and expressive Gooner on Twitter! Self-confessed 'Friends fanatic' Harry took comfort in the sitcom while navigating panic attacks after completing his second tour of Afghanistan a decade ago. Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. Bursting out laughing, Steve said: "She liked the one I had on last week and I quite like the one I'm in this week. "It's an American tux and is a bit more snazzy and masculine. Kym Marsh - Eliminated in Week 11 . Ellie Taylor was revealed as the ninth contestant to have joined Strictly Come Dancing. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The 68-year-old . His open and connectible honesty has captivated the media and live audiences alike, as he speaks form the heart about the stressful demands of competing at the highest level, as well as the impacts of anxiety, eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Will Mellor - Eliminated in Week 12. Those few seconds of seeing the javelin thrower's 16st body move suggestively in spray-on . LBC presenter Steve Allen, 67, made a series of . 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