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? 'There were a good few months when he wouldn't pick up my calls. Why did Arlene Phillips leave Strictly Come Dancing? Arlene's TV credits include Britannia High as well as choreographing the 2002 Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies. It was reported at the time that they had decided to pick Alesha in order to bring a younger feel to the show, which sparked some criticism from Arlene's fans who accused the show of ageism. She was the fourth child of eight. Right now, Arlene is working on four productions What's New Pussycat? 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. [10], In 2007, Phillips became the Executive Producer and Creative Director for the ITV television series Britannia High. Arlene was a part of the Strictly Come Dancing judging from 2004 when it first aired in the UK until 2008. Back in the day when she was a pop video choreographer, one of her dancers split open the head of another while on the set of a Freddie Mercury video. Will she expect the high-spirited performers who chatter away in the glorious sunshine on a nearby table to refer to her by her honorary title? 'Why didn't anyone tell me? [5], Internationally, Phillips is most noted as a jazz and musical theatre choreographer, having worked on some of the biggest-selling musicals in West End and Broadway theatre, and a number of successful films. As well as being the oldest contestant, Arlene will also be the first Dame on the show. OK! Olivier Award-winning choreographer, dancer, and theatre director who worked on numerous London West End and Broadway musicals. Dame Arlene can be found posting on Instagram to 22,000 followers where she shares snaps with other famous faces and the occasional photo with her daughter. Arlene gets emotional now as she talks about it. I give myself so completely. Phillips's appointment as judge for the series came soon after the controversy over her departure from Strictly Come Dancing. '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. Such was our fondness for this revered choreographer that the BBC received more than 1,350 complaints, mostly accusations of ageism, and Arlene emerged as a reluctant poster girl for the wronged older woman. Arlene Phillips has two children; daughter Alana from her first marriage, and Abi from her relationship with Ion. She was also in charge of choreography on the 1982 film Annie, as well as music videos including Duran Duran's The Wild Boys, which was named Best British Video at the 1985 Brit Awards. 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. Leave us a comment onour Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFixand let us know what you think of this story. To have it cut off is really hard on the soul.'. The BBC denied that the decision to change the judging panel was motivated by age discrimination. People didn't want them to exist. Ive always got ideas spinning around!, *I'm A Celebrity returns on Sunday at 9pm on ITV, Get all the jungle gossip with our I'm A Celebrity newsletter. I have never experienced anything like this before, but you only live once and it will be something so different. 'There were all kinds of there and back conversations. Arlene Phillips talks candidly about stigma of having her daughter at 47, Arlene Phillips reveals she gets mistaken for this Strictly star all the time, I'm a Celebrity star Naughty Boy's mum distressed watching show. You have to deliver. "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 also have occasional fillers done and go for lifting facials," she told the Belfast Telegraph. The 79-year-old director was born in England, United Kingdom. Her face glows as she talks about those days. So, we were chatting away and then, at the end of the meal, she said, 'By the way, I've got some notes for you. [20][21], Phillips and her partner, Angus Ion, have been together since 1985. is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. The Glamour. [4], After the close of the 2008 series of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC announced that several changes would be made to refresh the show in 2009. 2021. who will be the oldest ever contestant to take part. "I didn't do this about resolving anything with Strictly. I have the classic split personality, but that gentle side is definitely there." A younger Arlene Phillips, with British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, centre, . Last nights Dancing On Ice saw Happy Mondays star, Bez, finally leave the show after weeks of viewers calling for him to go. Her eyes fill with tears. For many years, Dame Arlene Phillips, now 78, was referred to as 'Arlene-Phillips-66' after she was booted off Strictly Come Dancing's judging panel in 2009 and replaced by Alesha Dixon who was 35 years her junior. 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". 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'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. We pay for videos too. Lizzo 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. After the initial audition process, the competitors were split into two troupes of dancers, with Phillips mentoring one troupe and the other being mentored by her fellow Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli. 'I quickly had to pick myself up again because I had to be in a rehearsal room for The Sound Of Music tour with Connie Fisher. [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. I really never expected it. 'I must have been around 32. '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. I was just all over the place and trying to arrange a funeral. Even the late, dear Sir Bruce Forsyth said she should never have been sacked. He was always with me right through Hot Gossip. It said, 'From the Cabinet Office.' Arlene Phillips has shocked I'm a Celebrity fans with her eternally youthful looks since the new series kicked off last week. Top 3 Results for Arlene Phillips. Arlene Phillips's age is 79. [4] where she developed her own style of jazz dance, strongly influenced by American Modern Jazz dance popular in London at that time. She had her facelift just before Christmas at popular celeb surgeon Doctor Nyla Raja's clinic. We've rounded up everything Arlene has said about how she's stayed looking so young, from her diet to her skincare regime and whether she's had Botox or plastic surgery. Following whispers of an upcoming "comeback" to the show, we found out the story. She is an Olivier Award nominee. Even the gentlest touch to the arm racks the body. 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." Last modified on The duo eventually walked away with 47 out of a possible 50, putting them in second place, just behind Kimberly Wyatt and Mark Hanretty. Rebecca Hardy for the Daily Mail 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. By registering to HELLO! Arlene told reporters at the time the decision was handled "poorly". There were terrible, terrible times.'. It wasn't always so. WATCH: Strictly's Nina and Neil were 'robbed' after losing week two dance-off. Her arms flow from port de bras to first position to second position as she talks. The BBC treated her shockingly. The luxury cottages the celebrities will be staying in in Anglesea boast gorgeous views and hot tubs. 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! [4], Following Phillips's appearance on Your Country Needs You, she choreographed the performance of the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. Arlene was married at the time to her first husband, fashion designer Danny Noble. This is a world of adventure. Arlene told reporters at the time the decision was handled "poorly". The show's music was created and written by hit songwriter, and Take That frontman, Gary Barlow. The BBC said they might have five judges and that nothing had been signed. Im so vociferous if anybody says something to me that I find offensive. She is hoping that she will be able to show the real her on I'm A Celeb. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Arlene went make-up free as she showed off the results of her facelift, Arlene had an 'EMFace' procedure which is a needle-free procedure that simultaneously treats facial skin and muscles in a 20-minute session, She had her facelift just before Christmas at popular celeb surgeon Doctor Nyla Raja's clinic, Arlene was a judge on Strictly Come Dancing before being axed in 2008, told The Sun that she had not been approached, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Speaking about current Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood's reaction to her taking part, she said: "Craig will say Darling, are you mad?!. In fact, ever since the former Strictly star arrived at Gwrych. Click here to upload yours. ", DISCOVER: I'm a Celebrity star Naughty Boy's mum distressed watching show. 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. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The BBC must have known it had been leaked. But it wasn't easy for Arlene to return. Arlene is related to Arlene K Phillips and Paula Randolph Phillips. 'No one in my family will see me as a Dame,' she says. Formation and tactics. But Im not comfortable like I used to be.. She shakes her head. "When you let all those things go you see the absolute joy of having a baby when youre older. Arlene also has another daughter, Alana, from a previous relationship. Together they have one child, a daughter called Abigail, who they welcomed in 1990. '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 wasn't in a fit state to even try to understand it. 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. Arlene can't stay sad for long. As much as I cant stand Arlene, I have to agree with her scores shes telling it how it is! one said. I was reading and re-reading the first few sentences. Arlene Phillips DBE (@arlenephillips) June 11, 2021 Born in 1943 in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, Phillips began ballet and tap dance classes at the age of three as her mother reportedly. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. She made money as a professional Director. I'm proud I was there.'. In spirit I love being surrounded by the young people I'm surrounded with.' Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. The thought that Prime Minister Boris Johnson might delay Freedom Day and the opening of our theatres on June 21 is 'unthinkable'. By Dancing On Ice viewers all had the same complaint to make about guest judge Arlene Phillips during last nights show (Sunday, February 20). 'I got up, opened the blind and my whole street was flooded with reporters. He has won the best actor Olivier award twice, for his performances in Cyrano de Bergerac in 1983 and Twelfth Night in 2009. 'My manager had just passed away so I had no ally, no one to talk to. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. Last years awards were dominated by Rebecca Frecknalls production of Cabaret which won in seven categories. Pulls herself up in her chair again. You have to step above your personal sorrow and get on with the job. Read more: Dancing On Ice star Bezs childhood struggles after being thrown out by parents following prison stint. Arlene also has a daughter named Alana from an earlier relationship, who got married in April 2018 to husband Henry Stewart. On 20 February 2022, Phillips joined ITV's Dancing on Ice as a guest Judge for Musicals week. The agony of knowing there seemed to be no cure. Arlene was previously married to fashion designer Danny Noble, with the pair tying the knot when she was 27 and he was 18. She sighs. Oh [bleep] Arlene your scores are all over the place, another complained. 'I will never forget arriving in London in my early 20s, walking down the King's Road, looking at the world around me and thinking, 'This is the new world. The ex-Strictly judge certainly made an impact on the panel, as she awarded the first 10 . The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30-year absence. 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