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. Murder probe after man shot dead on doorstep of Greenock home in 'targeted' attack. Acclaimed Strictly Come Dancing contestant returning for the arena tour in 2012; . Strictly's Camilla Dallerup said she suffered a 'mini death' when her fianc Brendan Cole reportedly left her in 2004 for his Strictly dance partner Natasha Kaplinsky. His versatility within sports is second to none and he also commentates the PDC Darts. Steve looks at his favourite dancers from the natural world. Subsequently he broke the world record several times and won European gold . 00:00, 2 FEB 2008. This seemed to inspire Backley and the reigning champion went half a metre past the leader in the fifth with 88.54. A World Record holder, much loved media personality and inspirational speaker, Colin Jackson is a national treasure and one of the most well-known athletes in Great Britain. in a social media post, Andrea told her followers that she has been bedridden for days as she opened up about her health woes. Lives: Kent, UK, 1988 Olympic Silver Medallist at Seoul Olympic Games in 110m Hurdles, 1993 & 1999 Gold Medallist at World Championships in 110m Hurdles, Finalist on Strictly Come Dancing, ITVs Dancing on Ice Goes Gold, Set 7 European, 8 Commonwealth, 9 UK records for 110m Hurdles, Founded Go Dad Run campaign for Prostate Cancer, Current World Sport Director of Wings for Life Foundation, Former World Record Holder 12.91 seconds in Stuttgart 1993 for 13 years, Current World Indoor Record Holder 7.30 seconds in Sindelfingen 1994, 2006 5,000m Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist, 2012 10,000m European Championships Silver Medallist, 3rd in BBC Sports Personality of the Year, behind Lewis Hamilton & Rory McIlroy (2014), 2014 5,000m Commonwealth Bronze Medallist, Current World Record Holder for Triple Jump (18.29m, Gothenburg, 1995), Olympic Gold Medallist at Sydney Olympic Games, Cycling, Olympic & Winter Olympic broadcasting and commentary with BBC, Channel 4 and Eurosport, Presented the morning show at London 2012 Paralympic Games, Athlete Representative for Local Organising Committee of Olympic Games (LOCOG), Chair of the Sports Advisory Group, having played an important part in success of the London 2012 bid as an Official Ambassador, and member of the Athletes Advisory Group, Heptathlon Olympic Bronze Medallist at Athens Olympic Games, 2005 & 2007 European Pentathlon Indoor Silver Medallist iat European Indoor Championships, Heptathlon Gold Medallist in in Melbourne at Commonwealth Games, Heptathlon Bronze Medallist at World Championships in Osaka, Olympic Bronze Medallist in Heptathlon & 4 X 400m Relay in Beijing at Olympic Games, British Athletics Athletes' Commission Founder, Rio 2016 - Paralympic Games Road Cycling host, 2016-2019 Henley Royal Regatta - live presenter for BT Sport, Paralympic Gold, Silver & Bronze Medallist, IPC World Championships: Gold Medals in 100m Breaststroke and 50m Relay, Broadcaster for Channel 4, IPC and BBC coverage of parasports, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Ability People, Bestowed the honour of reading the athletes oath at the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony, Athlete Mentor for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust and Youth Sport Trust, Winner of the inaugural Sport Gives Back Awards for 2020, 5 x Olympian, 6 x World Champion, 11 x European Champion, 2 x Commonwealth Champion, Flag bearer for Team GB at Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony, Acclaimed Strictly Come Dancing contestant returning for the arena tour in 2012, Established Mark Foster Swimming Academy to inspire young swimmers from the ages of 11-17, Founded Fitsteps, a dance and fitness programme aimed at creating a fun, energetic and effective way to keep fit by fusing ballroom and Latin dancing, Lead Contributer and Analyst for BBC Sport's Swimming Coverage, International ambassador for Ted Baker, including his own signature range, Blogged for the Huffington Post on current issues, sport and lifestyle, Dutch Master A Tribute Dennis Bergkamp (1998), Award winning Steven Gerrard A Year in My Life (2006), How Cav Won the Green Jersey: Short Dispatches from the 2011 Tour de France (2012), How I Won the Yellow Jumper: Dispatches from the Tour de France (2012), On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nations Cycling Soul (2014), 101 Damnations: Dispatches from the 101st Tour de France (2015), Boultings Velosaurus: A Linguistic Tour de France (2016), Winner of the Royal Television Society Sports News Reporter of the Year, Has covered more than 25 cycling Grand Tours, including every Tour de France since 2003. I already know its gonna be an experience of a lifetime & I cant wait to meet the rest of the @bbcstrictly family Ill be sharing it with. Titford heard Kaylea screaming shortly before she died but instead of checking if she was unwell, he texted her to stop. Raised in a climate and a culture where women and girls are not encouraged or permitted to pursue sports activities, Raha strives to be different. Subsequent rounds did not see improvements from either competitor and again elezn won the gold medal ahead of Backley. Anyone with a prosthetic joint will relate to how I feel. "Two years ago, I was in pain and limping when I walked. Samantha Gilbert tragically lost her life, leaving her loved ones completely devastated. Hes covered over 22 iterations of The Tour, adding Speed Skating at the Winter Olympics alongside Baseball World Series, World Title Fights and F1;Simons vast portfolio and expertise positions him as a unique voice and figure across multiple formats. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Born: Sidcup, UK 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. Jul 17, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Dave Startup. Born: Brighton, UK "It's an American tux and is a bit more snazzy and masculine. Sadly, due to a positive Covid-19 test, Kym will be missing out on this week. Im just gutted he cant see me do it, but Im going to keep him in mind during the show Im excited my family, just for that reason, will be buzzing. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. 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. Stephen James "Steve" Backley (s. 12. helmikuuta 1969) on entinen englantilainen keihnheittj. Lauras extensive resume also includes a successful tenure as the dedicated British Cycling presenter in which she covered the National Championships and the Womens Tour of California across a variety networks including: ITV4, BBC Sport, Eurosport and NBC. 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. Under Review. ", Professional dance partner: Nadiya Bychkova. He was inducted into the London Youth Games Hall of Fame in 2009. Birth Date: 18/02/1967 With no infrastructure, training or equipment in place for Saudi women, Raha tackled one of natures most difficult and dangerous challenges climbing Everest to prove that anyone is capable of achieving greatness, all with a smile on her face. She will soon co-host Cheat on Netflix alongside Danny Dyer. He was also on a special Olympic medal winners version of Jungle Run. Although Steve never won an Olympic gold medal, his feat of taking two silvers and one bronze in three consecutive Games has never been equalled. . She published the highly acclaimed book, This Mum Runs in 2016 and often campaigns alongside Public Health England. Jonathan is an accomplished, eloquent speaker and particularly enjoys facilitator and hosting roles having managed live global events for brands, federations and international conferences. After 12 weeks of performances, this weekend, Strictly fans will find out who'll be taking home the Glitterball for 2022. Professional dance partner: Dianne Buswell. In 2018, she was listed as one of the BBCs 100 most influential women, and also presented the Invictus Games that very same year. He said: "It wasn't nice and it did make me wonder if my days in the show were numbered. Plus wearing the sequins and all that, its going to be a blast.". BROS legend and musician Matt Goss has been confirmed as the eighth contestant to join Strictly Come Dancing 2022. The former Newcastle keeper had loan spells with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock and only signed for Preston North End last summer. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Emmys LGBTQ+ Pride Month STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events This gave Backley a hat-trick of Commonwealth titles. Despite winning her Olympic Gold medal over a quarter of a century ago, Sally remains one of the most recognised, respected, and loved females in British sport. "One minute he is panto dame and the next he's the Grim Reaper. Not going to lie, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about," he said. The presenter snapped his right ankle during Dancing on Ice training two weeks ago and had an operation on Monday. But there's some irony getting dressed up in luminous spandex with sequins all over me.". The presenter currently hosts weekday afternoons on KISS. I'm absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022! Newly divorced Clare breaks her silence over their split . "I've got a lot of respect for her. "I'm honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! 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. Steve Allen, 68, quits LBC and leaves 'immediately' after 44 year stint - months after storm over calling Gordon Ramsay's Strictly star daughter Tilly a 'chubby little thing'. Although he completed his first year there and remained a student until 2002, the time he dedicated to the javelin prevented him from completing his studies. My family and friends have always loved the show and cant wait for me to get started.. It's after the CBBC presenter, 19, posted a statement on Instagram calling the comments a "step too far". 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. Speaking. Before the show began, the 38-year-old was tipped to be the new Kyran Bracken, the rugby player who won the show last year. In training this week, Steve peeled off his top to show a physique which might get Jason to up his votes. "Now I have this battle every day on the ice of being confident," said Steve. Unfortunately, Will Mellor just missed out on the final as he became the latest contestant to leave Strictly, following a dance-off with Fleur East. Something went wrong, please try again later. Her fearless approach challenges the perception of Saudi women every day. I am getting better though, I am getting better. "The thing is he actually says the right thing. Best known as a gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer, Simmonds was announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 on BBC Five Live's breakfast show, and spoke of her excitement in joining the series. Steve laughed: "To get punching advice from someone like Jason - come on, it's comedy in itself. Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. ", He added: "Ive been almost reclusive. Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation. Whatever happens with Dancing On Ice, I hope at the end I'll be more confident on my feet.". Broadcasting House opens 15 May 1932. Steve Backshall is a multi-BAFTA-winning naturalist, writer and TV presenter, best known for his phenomenally popular CBBC wildlife show, Deadly 60. Such was his disgust at his performance he had been contemplating retirement but re-appeared in Gateshead,[citation needed] for the Norwich Union Classic and gained a little revenge by beating world silver medallist Aki Parviainen with a throw of 86.74. I feel like Im watching myself in a dream and I cant believe Ive manifested this. Ive been watching it for years and I cant believe Ill actually be there dancing live in front of the British public. Steve Backshall has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. The Strictly Come Dancing 2021 launch show airs on BBC One tonight, Saturday September 18, at 7.45pm. Three simple steps to using a VPN to watch Strictly Come Dancing. Jonathans Olympic gold medal in Sydney in 2000 was one of the crowning glories for one of Great Britains greatest ever athletes and he was awarded a CBE shortly after. ", But his big worry now is being stopped by airport metal detectors and suspected of smuggling in goods, saying: "They will scream 'cut off his foot'.". The former X Factor contestant and prolific presenter joins the line-up for the new season - will her musicality prove helpful to her? The joy of the show, the joy it brings everybody, the joy it brings my family and . BBC Radio 2 presenter and former footballer Richie Anderson is joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022 after being a super-fan for years. Editor of The Road Book, cyclings unrivalled almanack, Acknowledged as the authoritative voice of cycling on UK terrestrial television, Since 2016, completed three national tours with Bikeology, a unique one-man live theatrical stage experience, Authored six different popular non-fiction books, including Heart of Dart-ness (Bonnier, 2018), Produced and Directed Steven Gerrard A Year in My Life (2006), Produces and presents Never Strays Far podcast, Award winning Steven Gerrard A Year in My Life (2006), Host of The Opening Show - the Racing Magazine Show, Produced Riding a Dream in 2019 documenting Khadijah Mellahs iconic Magnolia Cup victory, Started climbing career in 2011 with Mt. She remains a keen advocate for healthy family life and launched the Fit For Sport Activity Challenge during the UKs COVID-19 lockdown, to inspire families to get moving. The timing at the beginning was absolutely atrocious It really wasn't your best.". ", Professional dance partner: Gorka Mrquez. But I wasn't surprised I was in the skate-off as I didn't perform very well.". Backley was the first Briton to win medals at three successive Olympic Games, winning bronze in 1992 and silver in 1996 and 2000 as elezn won on each occasion. Kym Marsh - Eliminated in Week 11 . He is a confident and charismatic conference/awards host and a high-level motivational speaker. She also started presenting Countryfile in 2008, which she still does to this day. Louis Allwood 14th Dec 2021, 02:00. Birth Date: 29/07/1966 Olivia Hawkins and Maxwell Samuda, Shaq Muhammad and Tanya Manhenga, Claudia Fogarty and Keanan Brand, and Casey O'Gorman and Rosie Seabrook were all at risk of exiting the villa. 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 . Lives: Cambridge, UK, Award Winning Sports Journalist, Television Presenter, Author Podcaster and Bloke who knows his stuff (generally). GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. He braved the pain to continue presenting Entertainment Today with Jenni Falconer. Lives: Lewisham, UK. "Im counting down the minutes until it starts; learning to dance, meeting my partner and everyone else involved in the show. Aggie has become Dancing On Ice's very own Kate Garraway. 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. 20.00. "There are some huge dance shoes to fill and its truly exciting to follow in the footsteps of some amazing EastEnders talent. During his career, he was a firm fixture in the British national athletics team. I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world! World record holder Jan elezn again found the European title beyond him and did not manage to record a distance so was eliminated after the third round. Oli has covered a range of events, including Royal Ascot, The Grand National and The Cheltenham Festival. Sign up to receive the latest and greatest from the world of entertainment. Occupation (s) Radio presenter, television presenter. Ive considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out. MORE : Strictly Come Dancing 2021: Giovanni Pernice teases celebrity partner and we need answers. Dogged by injuries during his javelin throwing career, he had his left hip replaced in 2005 because he had arthritis and the bones were wearing away. Three series in, Deadly has spawned various spin-offs, including the series Deadly 60 Bites, Live n' Deadly, and Deadly Art, as well as books and online games. Meanwhile GMTV'S Michael Underwood is worried he'll set off airport metal detectors after an operation to fit a metal plate. Backley then set another world record of 91.46m in January 1992 in New Zealand, a record which stood until the following year when it was bettered by elezn.[3]. "Aggie is brilliant," he said. "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! Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall 'discovered Andrew Buchan's affair from racy lingerie purchase'. The TV presenter, best known for his roles presenting the BBCs Animal Park and guest presenting on BBCs Countryfile, is more than up for the challenge. But we all want to see him on the ice. He formerly held the world record, and his 91.46-metre (300.1ft) throw from 1992 is the British record. Steve Backshall has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.. 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. Steve Backley has proved he's nothing if not resilient on ITV's Dancing On Ice.The former Olympic javelin thrower saw off three contestants in previous skate-offs before losing out to Zaraah . Scots woman, 35, dies in sleep as heartbroken family hail 'amazing' little sister. Makarov couldn't respond to this and ended up with silver with Germany's Boris Henry taking bronze with 85.33. "Ive been a massive fan of the show for years. We have estimated Steve Backley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. Approachable and down-to-earth, she not only tells her own incredible story, but she works with businesses to maximise the potential of their workforce a formidable example of work/life balance. I hope she goes all the way. At Sydney, Australia for the 2000 Summer Olympics he beat the qualifying mark with his very first throw (83.74m), although the favourite, Jan elezn, threw an enormous qualifying throw of 89.39m. In a career that saw Steve feature in the Worlds top 10 every year between 1989 and 2004, he regularly excited the world with his closely fought, and much publicised, contests with Jan Zelezny. Get all the Strictly glitter and goss straight to your inbox with our Strictly Come Dancing newsletter . Steve Backshall. His other BBC work includes being part of the expedition teams in Lost Land of the Tiger, Lost Land of the Volcano, Deadly Dinosaurs and Lost Land of the Jaguar, as well as Expedition . We will be sure to update this with each exit. Job: Comedian, broadcaster, writer and actor, Professional dance partner: Johannes Radebe. Im doing this to make him and my family proud and cant wait to get my dancing shoes on!". The full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is as follows: We can't wait to see how they all perform. Beatrice Harrison, cello and . As a consequence, the world record reverted to the 89.58m mark that Backley had set in 1990. Currently, he is an occasional commentator for athletics competitions, especially the field events. Week 2. On 31 July was the first test and with no major competition he knew that he had reclaimed his Commonwealth title after his very first throw of 86.81 in the City of Manchester Stadium. Professional dance partner: Jowita Przysta. Heres hoping a mean Foxtrot should be a walkabout in the safari park for this modern-day adventurer. Finland's Seppo Rty then bettered the record in 1991. 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. Anton replaced Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli last year due to strict Coronavirus travel restrictions while he was filming in the US. 1. Backley started the year recovering from knee surgery throwing 82.19m against the U.S. in Glasgow, Scotland. As the final kicks off, read on for everything you need to know about the Strictly class of 2022. On Wednesday's instalment of the Channel 4 property show, Julie and Peter enlisted Lee's help to find their dream holiday home in South West France. "I cannot begin to express the emotions I am feeling, this means so much to me and my family. Lives: Newport, UK. Lives: Cardiff, UK, European Champion in 10,000m, only British track & field athlete to appear at five Olympic Games. Steve Backley's former wife Clare opens up about the breakdown of their 11 year marriage and the pain he caused her by leaving her for a woman young enough to be his daughter, Steve is the first British male to have set a world record in a throwing event, and went on to set multiple British, Olympic and World records. He is a living, breathing encyclopaedia for cycling; and he is the expert when it comes to the sports most brilliant anecdotes. I cant wait to meet my partner - god help her - and start the dancing. The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery. Love Island fans buzz as Olivia is 'exposed' and storms off after furious Jessie row. 20 October 2021. Steve's father John Backley was a policeman, who had been a strong middle-distance runner in the North-east of England. 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