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We've also enjoyed seeing our favourite judges including new recruit Anton Du Beke reprise their role on the panel to give their verdicts each week. 'When he was diagnosed he wanted to keep it a secret. Quizzed by the Loose Women ladies back in 2017 about how she looks so good for her age, Arlene revealed she makes time to exercise daily, and particularly enjoys swimming and cycling. The couple have stood the test of time, having first started dating in 1985 after meeting on the set of Freddie Mercury's music video "I Was Born To Love You". Arlenes scoring is a bit all over the place tonight and she keeps tripping up over her words. From her career, to her family life and the real reason she left Strictly Come Dancing, here's everything you need to know: Arlene Phillips is a choreographer, theatre director, talent scout, TV star and former dancer herself. I feel like we're being led a merry dance but we're not joining in and dancing. The two troupes competed live on television each week, with Tonioli's troupe being the eventual winners. Then came her stint as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The series covers ballroom dance, samba, hip-hop, Bollywood, Broadway, and tango. The thought that Prime Minister Boris Johnson might delay Freedom Day and the opening of our theatres on June 21 is 'unthinkable'. By With I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Arlene is related to Arlene K Phillips and Paula Randolph Phillips. Aside from my family, I will really miss my notepad and pencil. Their skate to Beggin' by the Jersey Boys was branded perfection by Arlene. Baby Boomers Generation. 'But I don't want to open old wounds. But die-hard Strictly fans will know that for the first few series, Dame Arlene Phillips was included in the original lineup of judges, alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli. Select this result to view Arlene Holland Phillips's phone number, address, and more. Other viewers were happy to see the 78-year-old on the show and had no issue with her scores either. She was the fourth child of eight. Jacobi told the Guardian last year: Ive got a feeling I wont be on stage again. Get the details, Romeo Beckham has the best reaction to Tilly Ramsay's Strictly performance. [24], Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 22:18, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, "Arlene Phillips: 'I now want to do things that are totally out of my comfort zone', "I'm A Celebrity 2021: Prestwich's Dame Arlene Phillips to be show's oldest contestant at 78", "Passed/Failed: An education in the life of Arlene Phillips, choreographer and creator of Hot Gossip", "Eurovision Day 7: Russia, Germany, UK, Spain", "Eurovision 2012: Engelbert Humperdinck 'very proud of song', "Lets Dance for Comic Relief Series 5 Episode 3", "Who is Arlene Phillips? Dame Arlene Phillips is probably best known for being one of the original judges on Strictly Come Dancing, but what many won't realise is she's been an internationally renowned choreographer, theatre director, talent scout, and dancer for over 40 years. [3] In her mid-teens, Phillips moved to London. Some say, 'Totally don't do it' whilst others say, 'Oh it will be fine'. The Olivier awards will take place on 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. [4], Phillips was assistant choreographer on the 1982 film Annie[4] and the promotional video for the Duran Duran song The Wild Boys, named Best British Video at the 1985 BRIT Awards. She sighs. Following reports of an alleged 'comeback', find out why Arlene Phillips left Strictly Come Dancing in 2008, Strictly's Tess Daly looks totally flawless in swimsuit photo - here's how she stays in shape, James and Ola Jordan reveal who they really think should have left Strictly Come Dancing, Who is Craig Revel Horwood's partner? [4][10], In 2005 and 2006, Phillips was a judge for the spin-off series Strictly Dance Fever, which was also created by the BBC to seek dancers wishing to join the chorus of a West End musical. It wasn't about my own sexual liberation. Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . The ex-Strictly judge certainly made an impact on the panel, as she awarded the first 10 . Lizzo The suffering. Arlene can't stay sad for long. Dame Arlene Phillips DBE (born 22 May 1943) [1] is an English choreographer, talent scout, television judge and presenter, theatre director, and former dancer, who has worked in many fields of entertainment. Arlene needs to retire from public life. 'It was the 1960s. The pair split up seven years later and are no longer in touch and he now works as a university. Based on an idea by Phillips and West End producer David Ian, the series was marketed as the UK's answer to Disney's High School Musical. The BBC treated her shockingly. 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know, The $5.99 secret behind Gwyneth Paltrows glowing skin, Wedding lists 2023: what every couple will be wishing for. Arlene Phillips has shocked I'm a Celebrity fans with her eternally youthful looks since the new series kicked off last week. For other inquiries, Contact Us. As far as Im concerned, they hit perfection tonight on this Jersey Boys theme musical theatre, she said. Arlene contacted a friend who was an agent, who spoke to the BBC on her behalf. In fact, ever since the former Strictly star arrived at Gwrych Castle, ITV viewers have been expressing their amazement at the fact she's 78 years of age. Throughout her career as a dancer and choreographer, she worked with some of the biggest names in the industry including Whitney Houston, Elton John and Freddie Mercury, to name a few. We love her honesty - and think she looks fabulous! You really do feel like youve been given a gift.. It's not yet been confirmed if the rumours she is joining the 2021 series are true. Her eyes fill with tears. MORE:Strictly's Tess Daly looks totally flawless in swimsuit photo - here's how she stays in shape. Emerald was one of Cleopatra's favorite gems. It isn't part of her make-up. I found that when my mother died. The BBC must have known it had been leaked. Phillips will receive the special award for her work as a choreographer and theatre director. [3], She is a two-time Olivier Award nominee for Best Theatre Choreographer in 1994 and 1999. There were terrible, terrible times.'. 10. I have to have pain-free treatment.". [14], In 2017, Phillips embarked on a UK-wide spoken word tour, in conversation with Jacquie Storey. As well as being the oldest contestant, Arlene will also be the first Dame on the show. They need to wheel her back away, one viewer said. 'I was teaching my little jazz classes when I first met him. 'I must have been around 32. Arlene also has a daughter named Alana from an earlier relationship, who got married in April 2018 to husband Henry Stewart. 'It has been hard to open that box [of memories] but I am slowly opening it.'. 'There was a phone call from [BBC Radio] 5 Live at 7.05am. The Glitz. The choreographer explained that five permanent judges would be too chaotic and said feedback should be kept short and snappy. It's a 50/50 split in fact! recalled being made to feel like a 'freak' for being an older expectant mum. The former Strictly judge, 79, looked fresh-faced as she showed fans the results of the. Her choreography will be seen in the new immersive version of Guys and Dolls, opening at the Bridge theatre in London next month, and she is the director of the musical The Cher Show which is currently on a UK tour. Many people will recognise her from Strictly Come Dancing, where she was a judge for four years until 2009. Arlene also joked that Alana is that her "secret weapon" when it comes to looking young because her daughter is so good at doing her makeup. 'At that time if somebody had Aids, everybody ran away. Dance has always been my salvation.'. Arlene Thompson Phillips. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. 'I was building Hot Gossip and so much went into my work that I didn't take enough time or care over my marriage,' she says. Why did Arlene Phillips leave Strictly Come Dancing? You have to deliver. [4] In 2008, she created, produced, and choreographed the ITV television serial Britannia High. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. However, not all viewers were as happy as Brendan with Arlene on the show with many complaining that her scoring was all over the place. 'I don't think anyone has any idea of the kind of pain they were in. Arlene Phillips is among the stars taking part in this year's I'm A CelebrityGet Me Out Of Here, here's everything you need to know about the former Strictly Come Dancing judge. that should she ever have surgery, she'd come clean about it. [12] The BBC did not formally respond to Harman's request, but repeated its comments that the decision was not due to age. In spirit I think I can do anything. It said, 'From the Cabinet Office.' The pain. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Even the late, dear Sir Bruce Forsyth said she should never have been sacked. I'm just so honoured and so thrilled.'. He didn't want anyone to know. Phillips said of the dancers taking part "Theyre just doing it as themselves because each of the dancers is giving a gift and I want you to see them, and that theyre doing it for the love". Angus was a set designer and the couple met on the set of the music video for Freddie Mercury's song, I Was Born to Love You. 'It's so unexpected from my background. Her younger daughter Abigail shrieked but Arlene is still part overjoyed and part disbelieving. [10], In July 2017, Phillips announced a dance gala to raise funds for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. Even the gentlest touch to the arm racks the body. In spirit I love being surrounded by the young people I'm surrounded with.' This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 'I absolutely want to do a facelift but there are two reasons I haven't: one, I don't like pain in any form and, two, while wanting to look kind of young I don't want to pretend I'm younger than I am. [20][21], Phillips and her partner, Angus Ion, have been together since 1985. It wasn't always so. Last modified on She then went on to choreograph some of the West End's biggest theatre shows including Starlight Express, The Sound of Music, We Will Rock You, Grease and Flashdance. I'm proud I was there.'. She looks pained as she recalls the BBC's 'unacceptable behaviour' (her words) now. Arlene is married to designer and carpenter Angus Ion. 'Now, young people live in a world where they can change who they are daily and it doesn't matter. Formation and tactics. Like this story? Her face breaks into a truly joyful smile as she plays with the word Dame. Arlene, for all her sparky spunkiness, is a deeply feeling woman. Arlene's passion to dance stemmed from her mother always expressing a desire to dance. She met and married Dale Phillips in June of 1943 in Paso . 1. Dame Arlene Phillips DBE (born 22 May 1943) is an English choreographer, talent scout, television judge and presenter, theatre director, and former dancer, who has worked in many fields of entertainment. Alesha Dixon went on to take her place on the judging panel, a move which caused controversy among Arlene's fans who were furious she had been replaced for a star 35 years her junior. The show was a fictional drama about the lives of six students at a London performing arts school. I needed to step out of it. However, if Arlene does make an appearance, it won't be the first time she's been involved with the competition since her departure. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The show's original creator Nigel Lythgoe is head judge on the series, and Phillips is joined on the panel by pop singer Louise Redknapp, and dancer and choreographer Sisco Gomez. All five judges voted to save Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor over Bez, and so the Happy Mondays star finally bowed out. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Arlene is never still. She celebrates the freedom today's youth have 'to be who they are and to be who they want to be. 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