Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. She's the former judge whose Strictly sacking sparked a furious ageism and sexism row back in 2008, but now Dame Arlene Phillips is returning to the spotlight to face the creepy crawlies on I'm A Celebrity. That's where my heart is.'. They finally confirmed the news at the launch of their autumn schedule on 9 July 2009:[11] she was replaced by former Strictly winner Alesha Dixon. Dancing On Ice viewers all had the same complaint to make about guest judge Arlene Phillips during last nights show (Sunday, February 20). Email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 0207 782 4220 . Leave us a comment onour Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFixand let us know what you think of this story. 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. Read more: Dancing On Ice viewers praise Oti Mabuse for telling the truth about Bez. If I had holes in my shoes, I'd pop newspaper inside so I could wear them for as long as possible. I wasn't in a fit state to even try to understand it. By "Sometimes I find the physical entertainment and watching the artists is really exciting and then I feel like the judges' comments should be two sentences, just two sentences, next thank you. I feel like, now, there are two people in this room. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Their skate to Beggin' by the Jersey Boys was branded perfection by Arlene. MORE:Romeo Beckham has the best reaction to Tilly Ramsay's Strictly performance. Born March 2, 1925 in Wadena, MN to Clarence and Myrtle Thompson. Was it hard for me to say yes? She met Ion, a set builder, on the set of the music video for the Freddie Mercury song "I Was Born to Love You". 'The dreadful effect of the illness on his body and hoping every day for something to come along that will take the pain away. 'I lost one of the dearest loves of my life to Aids a beautiful French dancer called Alain Deshayes who I will never lose from my heart. We pay for videos too. The full list of nominees will be announced on 28 February. Arlene, 78, joined when the BBC ballroom competition first aired in 2004 bringing impressive credentials to the table. She has four notebooks, one for each, and a brain that's in overdrive. Phillips was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2001 Birthday Honours and in 2006 she received a Carl Alan Award for Outstanding Services made by the International Dance Teachers Association. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 'For the next year and a half I was by his bedside. Arlene had an 'EMFace' procedure which is a needle-free procedure that simultaneously treats facial skin and muscles in a 20-minute session. She said in a past interview: "There are times when I long to look younger to match my mental age, but I don't want to look bionic, as I'd feel totally foolish." "I swim, I exercise cycle, I dance.". The 57-year-old only managed to pick up 22.5 points for his skate with Angela to the tune of Bat Out Of Hell. 10am - 1pm, 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Download '2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)' on iTunes. Then came her stint as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing. 'You never imagine it happening and then my reaction, instantly, seeing something like that. View our online Press Pack. It truly was,' she says. Claire Walker and Hannah Essex, co-CEOs of the Society of London Theatre which organises the awards, said: This years honourees have inspired generations with their work, and it is a privilege to be able to publicly recognise them in this years awards.. When she was just 15 years old, her mother died from leukaemia aged 43. There was no breathing room. She sighs. Right now, Arlene is working on four productions What's New Pussycat? The choreographer and former Strictly Come Dancing judge will be joining the likes of Richard Madeley, Frankie Bridge and Adam Woodyatt in the castle for three weeks as she trades her dancing shoes for walking boots. She looks pained as she recalls the BBC's 'unacceptable behaviour' (her words) now. Tell me how that is safer than sitting in a theatre? Dance is part of Arlene's DNA. 'I've also had a little Botox and fillers,' she says with a new-found candour that seems to go hand in hand with the honorary title she can't get used to. She grew up in Prestwich, Lancashire with her brother Ian, sister Karen and their parents. Click here to upload yours. Get the details, Arlene Phillips was a Strictly judge for four years. The thought that Prime Minister Boris Johnson might delay Freedom Day and the opening of our theatres on June 21 is 'unthinkable'. She is an Olivier Award nominee. 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. It was just endless, endless. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Arlene Phillips first tasted fame with her dance troupe Hot Gossip. However, if Arlene does make an. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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 is married to designer and carpenter Angus Ion. The relationship foundered after seven years because, she always thought, of her drive to create. 'They just won't. Dancing On Ice continues Sunday, February 27 at 6.30pm on ITV and ITV Hub. It's a 50/50 split in fact! But no, it was 5 Live saying do I want to talk about Alesha Dixon taking over from me on Strictly. We've been loving the return of Strictly Come Dancing and seeing the brand new celebrity contestants take the floor with some show-stopping routines. 'I put it aside because you have to get on with life. 10. She attended Broughton Preparatory School, Cheetham Hill, Manchester;[3] Beaver Road Primary School, Didsbury;[3] and Manchester Central High School for Girls[3] after passing the eleven plus exam. The agony of knowing there seemed to be no cure. 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. Her voice wobbles. I think people dont see the motherly side of me,explains Arlene, who has two grown-up daughters and a long-term partner. The ex-Strictly judge certainly made an impact on the panel, as she awarded the first 10 of the series! 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. ", DISCOVER: I'm a Celebrity star Naughty Boy's mum distressed watching show. Arlene's passion to dance stemmed from her mother always expressing a desire to dance. At that time, it was announced bosses had decided not to bring Arlene back for the 2009 series. recalled being made to feel like a 'freak' for being an older expectant mum. It's hard to think 'that's me'. Its not stage fright exactly. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Toilets outside just generalised poverty. Arlene Thompson Phillips. ! another said. Arlene Phillips 2019 2004 Starlight Express Productions All Roles Choreographer; Director Arlene Phillips, CBE (born 22 May 1943) is an English choreographer, theatre director, talent scout, television judge and presenter and former dancer, who has worked in many fields of entertainment. [12] The BBC did not formally respond to Harman's request, but repeated its comments that the decision was not due to age. She celebrates the freedom today's youth have 'to be who they are and to be who they want to be. Speaking about current Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood's reaction to her taking part, she said: "Craig will say Darling, are you mad?!. Lizzo Some say, 'Totally don't do it' whilst others say, 'Oh it will be fine'. 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". Elsewhere, Arlene joined the judging panel this week as a guest judge. [4] She went on to teach her style of jazz dance at The Dance Centre, later named Pineapple Dance Studios in Covent Garden,[4] and at the Italia Conti Stage School,[4] so establishing herself as a successful teacher and choreographer. Find the I'm A Celebrity line up in full here, For all your I'm A Celebrity news and showbiz updates, sign up to OK! The 84-year-old star, whose career has included TV roles in I, Claudius and Last Tango in Halifax, was last on stage in the West End in 2016 as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet directed by Kenneth Branagh. 'My PA, Roxie, called and said, 'I thought I'd come over to the house tonight.' 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. She nods to the table of lively singers. [2] She has a brother, Ian and a sister, Karen. Speaking exclusively to The Sun about returning to the skating show, Arlene said: "No not this year, I think having five judges is actually quite a long process and I personally think you need to keep all of the comments snappy - keep those shows moving along. A statement of intent, City name a formidable starting XI for tonight's game at Ashton Gate. Now she's got her . Top 3 Results for Arlene Phillips. [10], In 2010, Phillips wrote a series of children's fiction books. On 20 February 2022, Phillips joined ITV's Dancing on Ice as a guest Judge for Musicals week. [3] Her mother had always expressed a desire to dance, which inspired Phillips into pursuing dance professionally. [5], She won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Choreography in 2023 for Grease at the Dominion Theatre. I just feel all kind of wrong for something like this. Always, always, always. He has won the best actor Olivier award twice, for his performances in Cyrano de Bergerac in 1983 and Twelfth Night in 2009. [11] This led to a great deal of speculation in the media that Phillips might be dropped from the judging panel, but the BBC refused to respond to reports. Arlene gets emotional now as she talks about it. 'There were all kinds of there and back conversations. 'If there isn't a good enough answer I'll join Andrew and walk with him to prison. The BBC said they might have five judges and that nothing had been signed. that should she ever have surgery, she'd come clean about it. 'In spirit I'm not pretending. Arlene Phillips has shocked I'm a Celebrity fans with her eternally youthful looks since the new series kicked off last week. [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. This is something that is vital to us as human beings. 2021 just two weeks away, celebs have started rocking up for quarantine already. [14] The proceeds from the event went to the Kensington & Chelsea Foundation, the charity running the Grenfell Tower Fund. In spirit I am a younger woman. SHE'S best known for her work as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing but there's so much more to Arlene Phillips than that. Arlene Phillips was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. [3], She is a two-time Olivier Award nominee for Best Theatre Choreographer in 1994 and 1999. 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Sir Derek Jacobi and Dame Arlene Phillips are to be honoured for their illustrious stage careers at the Olivier awards in London in April. 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. Hot Gossip spent two years performing in a London night club where Phillips and her manager developed the group's dance act. Facts like 'we need change' or 'we don't think your performance fits in with the other boys'. The Gossip", "I'm A Celebrity signs Strictly's Arlene Phillips as oldest ever contestant", "I'm A Celebrity's Arlene Phillips is first star eliminated from ITV show - and fans are furious", The Theatre Carl Awards: The Oscars of The World of Dance, "Birthday Honours 2021: Covid vaccine heroes recognised by Queen", https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/23rd-annual-awards-full-list-winners_58193.html, Biography from the official website for the Saturday Night Fever musical, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arlene_Phillips&oldid=1139011276, Keep in Shape System with Arlene Phillips, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 22:18. I just wonder what Mum and Dad would think.'. [9], In Britain, Phillips first became a household name as the director and choreographer of Hot Gossip, a British dance troupe which she formed in 1974,[3] using students she was teaching at the time. Do you have a story for The Sun Showbiz team? 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