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Strictly star Tony Adams reveals he turned down show six years ago because he feared it would ruin career
TONY Adams has revealed he turned down Strictly Come Dancing six years ago as he thought it would ruin his chances as a football manager.
The Arsenal legend went on to manage a string of football teams after retiring from the pitch.
Tony Adams has been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing[/caption]
The former Arsenal man won 66 caps for England[/caption]
He admitted: “I still wanted to be a coach, which remains for me the best part of the football business.
“One of the main reasons I turned down chances to go on Strictly Come Dancing – despite the money on offer being good – was because I was concerned about not being taken seriously as a football coach after it.”
The formidable centre-back, who won 66 caps for England, is still the only player to captain a team to three top titles in three different decades.
Dad-of-six Adams said of the dance challenge: “To say I’m excited is an understatement.
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“The lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for Strictly soft shoes. I can’t wait to meet my partner. God help her!”
Tony joins the other announced stars competing on the show including Will Mellor and Kym Marsh, who were the first contestants confirmed for the series.
Since then, Richie Anderson, Kaye Adams, Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West have also been revealed to be taking part.
Matt Goss, Molly Rainford, Fleur East and Ellie Taylor have also been revealed.
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Ahead of the show, Loose Women’s Kaye may be on the back foot on Strictly already – as doctors have found she is nearly deaf in one ear.
The 59-year-old said she has recently undergone a series of tests ahead of appearing on the hit BBC dance show and has been told she needs help.
She confirmed her “hearing is an issue” and that “I probably should be thinking about getting hearing aids”.
Strictly Come Dancing star Jayde Adams reveals heart-breaking tragedy behind doing show
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Jayde Adams has revealed the heart-breaking tragedy behind doing the show.
The 37-year-old comedian has joined this years line up and has revealed she signed up in honour of her sister.
Jayde Adams has revealed the heartbreaking reason why she signed up to Strictly[/caption]
The comedian’s sister Jenna loved to dance but sadly passed away from a brain tumour 11 years ago at just 28[/caption]
Jayde’s sister Jenna tragically passed away 11 years ago from a brain tumour at the age of just 28.
Speaking to The Mirror, she said: “I think my sister’s definitely orchestrating things for me. It all feels so serendipitous.
“It’s such an emotional thing for me.”
Jayde and Jenna took part in freestyle disco dancing from the ages of five to 17.
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She recalled: “I really held Jenna back in freestyle disco-dancing. Even though I had pizzazz and something about me, back in the 90s if you were chubby you weren’t a dancer.
“My sister wasn’t like that and she was really good – but what it gave me was this real ease on stage which was really useful for stand-up.”
The sisters were very close and Jayde was devastated when Jenna suffered a seizure out of the blue in 2005.
It was then revealed she had a brain tumour, and six years later she passed away aged 28.
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Jayde was the fifth celebrity to be announced for Strictly, and shared her excitement with fans.
She said: “Since I watched the first series in 2004, I feel like every step I’ve taken in my career over the last 11 years was to be on Strictly.
“I cannot begin to express the emotions I am feeling, this means so much to me and my family. I’ve always watched it, apart from a brief hiatus in 2011 as I was relentlessly gigging every weekend (to try and get on Strictly).
“I’ve been a massive fan of the show for years. I feel like I’m watching myself in a dream and I can’t believe I’ve manifested this. Holding this in has been torture for me!”
Strictly Come Dancing begins on Saturday, September 17 on BBC One.
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Olympic swimmer and Strictly star Adam Peaty announces split from girlfriend
Strictly star Adam Peaty’s girlfriend Eiri Munro breaks her silence on split after swimmer admitted ‘letting her down’
STRICTLY star Adam Peaty’s girlfriend Eiri Munro has broken her silence on their split after the swimmer admitted to ‘letting her down’.
On Tuesday evening the Olympian, 27, took to social media to share that the couple – who share a son together – have gone their separate ways.
Strictly star Adam Peaty’s girlfriend Eiri Munro has opened up about their split after the swimmer admitted that he had ‘let her down’[/caption]
Eiri took to Instagram to open up about their decision to break up[/caption]
Adam explained in the post the best way to provide a “happy” and “healthy” home environment for their son George was to end their romantic relationship.
He also apologised to Eiri and his son for “letting them down”.
Hours later Eiri, 24, posted about their break-up on Instagram.
Posting to her Instagram story, Eiri said: “The last three years have been so, so, amazing. Our little family have experienced so much laughter, love, and joy.
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“You guys have been such a significant part of that.
“This next chapter of my life is surely going to be a difficult one.
“I would appreciate that people would refrain from commenting, speculating, or messaging.
“I have shared so much of my life, but for now, I am choosing privacy and I hope that you will all respect that.
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“I appreciate you all so much and I’m so thankful for all the fun and opportunities you have given me.
“I am going to be taking a break from social media, so goodbye for now. Thank you so much for everything.”
Sharing a snap of himself, Eiri and George, Adam told his 609k Instagram followers: “Eiri and I have decided to go our separate ways.
“We have enjoyed a wonderful three years together, 2 of those with our gorgeous son George.
“Our priority has always been to provide the happiest and healthiest home environment for him, and right now that means ending our romantic relationship.
“I could not ask for a greater mother for George and I am so grateful to Eiri for her amazing support over the last three years.
“Eiri and George, I’m sorry for letting you down.
“My only interest is for the well-being of our family at this difficult time so I ask that our privacy is respected and I won’t be saying anything further.”
Adam, who won two gold medals and a silver at the Tokyo Olympic games in 2020, was one of the celebs who took part in Strictly last year.
He was partnered with Kayta Jones – who was struck by the curse in 2018 when she kissed comedian Sean Walsh.
Adam and Katya certainly got fans talking over their sizzling chemistry.
Just weeks into the competition viewers were left shocked when Adam appeared to “try to kiss” Katya after their sizzling Argentine Tango.
The pair met on dating app Tinder while at Loughborough University.
They went Instagram official at the start of 2020 and then three months later revealed they were expecting their first child.
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BBC announce Gavin and Stacey star Nessa has signed for Strictly – but fans are confused
STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were baffled when a BBC channel released an extra name for the 2022 series.
Some were left scratching their heads after a tweet announced that Nessa from Gavin & Stacey would be appearing on the dance show.
BBC Three announced Gavin & Stacey’s Nessa as a surprise contestant[/caption]
The character, seen here with Joanna Paige’s Stacey, is played by Ruth Jones[/caption]
BBC Three posted: “ Oh! What’s occurring?” Nessa is bringing Barry Island to the ballroom as the 20th celebrity contestant confirmed for #Strictly 2022.”
The post included a picture of the no-nonsense character, who is played by Ruth Jones in Gavin & Stacey, against the Strictly backdrop.
Some quickly clocked the post as a joke, but others took it at face value.
One follower wrote: “OMG, can’t wait” while another raved: “I mean that’s BLOODY AMAZING.”
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The account later admitted the tweet was a joke – not least because Nessa is a fictional character.
Plus, there are only 15 contestants on Strictly and they have already been announced – with The Sun revealing the full line-up this morning.
One fan replied: “Cruel. Very cruel. .”
Ruth Jones – who co-created and wrote Gavin & Stacey with James Corden, tweeted emojis of a laughing face, dancing woman and a disco ball.
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