Showing posts with label Aliona Vilani. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aliona Vilani. Show all posts

Friday, 8 July 2016

Aliona Vilani gets ready to make a shock return to Strictly Come Dancing

'I'm missing it already': Aliona Vilani gets ready to make a shock return to Strictly Come Dancing as she reveals she was 'bored' just months after quitting

  • Announced her departure on Twitter after winning the 2015 series 
  • Said dancing with The Wanted's Jay was her 'best Strictly experience ever'
  • Pair raised eyebrows with their close relationship, and looked particularly cosy as they left show afterparty 
  • Jay dismissed romance rumours and said Aliona was his 'best friend' 
  • For more news on the Strictly stars visit www.dailymail.co.uk/strictly
She announced that she would be leaving Strictly Come Dancing at the end of last year.
However, the show's reigning champ, Aliona Vilani, will be making a dramatic return to the competition as she admits that she is already 'bored'.
The 32-year-old stunner is currently in talks with show bosses about having a choreography role, and will be the first in line to return if someone has an injury. 
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Dancing queen! Aliona Vilani, will be making a dramatic return to the competition as she admits that she is already 'bored'
Dancing queen! Aliona Vilani, will be making a dramatic return to the competition as she admits that she is already 'bored'
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, a source said: 'She is bored and really keen to get back on the show in some capacity.
'She is currently talking to show bosses about having a choreography role, and she is their number one dancer to turn to if someone has an injury. 
'She's over the moon and realised she was a bit hasty in her decision to quit.'
Putting on her dancing shoes! The 32-year-old stunner is currently in talks with show bosses about having a choreography role, and will be the first in line to return if someone has an injury
Putting on her dancing shoes! The 32-year-old stunner is currently in talks with show bosses about having a choreography role, and will be the first in line to return if someone has an injury

'The most special person' Jay gushes about Aliona after win

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Alongside regaining her position on the hit BBC show, Aliona will also be opening the next series with Jay McGuinness after they danced their way to victory, last year. 
The Russian-Kazakh dancer decided to walk away from the BBC One series in December in order to start a family with her husband Vincent Kavanagh but admitted shortly afterwards that she couldn't stop crying due to regret.
She said at the time: 'I'm missing it already. When I decided to leave after the final I cried my eyes out. It was very upsetting for me. It was a really hard decision.'
Dream duo! Alongside regaining her position on the hit BBC show, Aliona will also be opening the next series with Jay McGuinness after they danced their way to victory, last year
Dream duo! Alongside regaining her position on the hit BBC show, Aliona will also be opening the next series with Jay McGuinness after they danced their way to victory, last year
Meanwhile, this year's series, which will hit screens in the autumn, has been given a huge shake-up as three new dancers will be joining the professional line-up.
World Champion Katya Jones, Ukrainian Champion Oksana Platero and top Spanish dance professional Gorka Marquez will help to guide the celebrity contestants on the dance show, which features judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell.  
Last year, Aliona sparked speculation over her close relationship with her 2015 celebrity partner Jay McGuiness.
Family plans? Aliona announced on Tuesday her decision to leave Strictly Come Dancing, with insiders claiming she is hoping to start a family with husband Vincent Kavanagh (pictured on Saturday after the show's finale)
Family plans? Aliona announced on Tuesday her decision to leave Strictly Come Dancing, with insiders claiming she is hoping to start a family with husband Vincent Kavanagh (pictured on Saturday after the show's finale)
However, insiders told The Sun that the stunning professional dancer has decided to quit in order to fulfill her dream of becoming a mum. 
Aliona, who married husband Vincent Kavanagh last year, is reportedly keen to start trying for a baby 'right away'. 
Aliona, who guided The Wanted singer Jay to victory this season, told fans her triumphant turn on the 2015 run would be her last via Twitter.
Last waltz: Aliona sensationally quit the BBC show just days after winning the series with celebrity partner Jay McGuiness
Last waltz: Aliona sensationally quit the BBC show just days after winning the series with celebrity partner Jay McGuiness
She explained: 'Going into this Strictly Come Dancing series 13, I decided that no matter what would happen, it will be my last one.'
However, the blonde insisted that after seven years on the BBC hit, this season was her favourite by far. She continued: 'After 7 years on Strictly Come Dancing, as my finale, this has been my best Strictly experience ever by a long way!'
Getting people talking: Just hours before she was seen with husband Vincent on Saturday night, Aliona and Jay looked very intimate in snaps that set tongues wagging
Getting people talking: Just hours before she was seen with husband Vincent on Saturday night, Aliona and Jay looked very intimate in snaps that set tongues wagging
End of an era: Aliona, who has changed her handle to her married name Kavanagh on Twitter, revealed she had decided this series would be her last before it began
End of an era: Aliona, who has changed her handle to her married name Kavanagh on Twitter, revealed she had decided this series would be her last before it began
A source close to the dancer told The Sun that Aliona felt it was time to focus on her personal life after years on the BBC show.
'Aliona loves children and is ready to have a family. As much as she loves Strictly she doesn't want to put her plans for a baby on hold any more,' the source claims. 'They are going to start trying right away.'
The Daily Star meanwhile quotes another insider who reveals that the professional dancer is 'a very private person' who grew 'increasingly stressed' at the speculation over her marriage during this series of Strictly.
What a finish: The professional added that working to Jay had been her best time on the show in the seven years she worked on it
What a finish: The professional added that working to Jay had been her best time on the show in the seven years she worked on it
The dancer's announcement comes after she faced criticism over her very cosy relationship with the former The Wanted singer.
She was pictured looking very intimate with him following their amazing victory on Saturday night's finale episode, drawing further attention to their strong bond.
But hours later, Aliona was back with her husband, looking happy to be in his company and gazing lovingly into his eyes. 
Happy holidays! Aliona and Vincent have now jetted off to Florida for a family break
Happy holidays! Aliona and Vincent have now jetted off to Florida for a family break

Rumour mill: Aliona has been married to Irish businessman Vincent for over a year, with the couple tying the knot on the Caribbean island of St Thomas in 2014
Jay McGuiness addresses rumours of romance with Aliona

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Jay insisted Aliona was his 'best friend' during their time together on the 2015 series and said their chemistry on the show was all part of the act.
He explained on ITV's Lorraine chat show: 'When you dance with someone you have to create romance sometimes and people then want to see that almost. We did something that so few people do together, I genuinely will treasure it forever.
'Honestly, you spend that many hours together you talk about every single thing, like the most trivial and the most pretentious, literally everything. No matter what happens you get a best friend out of Strictly.'
Sizzling: The dancer's announcement comes after she faced criticism over her very cosy relationship with the former The Wanted singer
Sizzling: The dancer's announcement comes after she faced criticism over her very cosy relationship with the former The Wanted singer
After announcing her Strictly departure, Aliona jetted off to Florida with her husband Vincent and she has also changed her Twitter handle to her married name. 
Aliona posted a picture of them on Twitter and wrote: 'Florida bound to see family! #HappyHolidays (sic).' 
A representative for Aliona has been contacted by MailOnline for comment.
Strictly's best dance for 2015?: Jay and Aliona's perfect Jive

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Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Strictly fans upset as hunk Gleb Savchenko announces he has QUIT the show... while three new pros join the line-up

'I was hoping it wasn't true': Strictly fans reveal their grief on Twitter as hunk Gleb Savchenko announces he has QUIT the show... while three new pros join the line-up

  • Gleb Savchenko has revealed he's leaving Strictly after one series
  • The Russian hunk follows in the footsteps of pro dancers Ola Jordan, Kristina Rihanoff, Trisan MacManus and Aliona Vilani
  • Fans on Twitter have shared their sadness over the 32-year-old's departure
  • But three new professional dancers have been unveiled, including a World Champion  
This year's Strictly Come Dancing is set to heat up as three new professionals are joining the line-up.
However, as the newcomers have been revealed, there is some sad news among the Strictly camp as beloved dancer Gleb Savchenko has joined Aliona Vilani, Kristina Rihanoff, Ola Jordan and Tristan MacManus in quitting the show, citing family commitments.
The BBC revealed in a press release: 'Strictly extends its thanks to those who announced at the end of last series that they wouldn't be returning to the show, and to Gleb Savchenko, who has decided that due to family commitments he will not be appearing in the next series.'
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It's over: Gleb Savchenko - who danced with Anita Rani in 2015 - has confirmed he is quitting Strictly Come Dancing
Gleb, 32, said: 'I thoroughly enjoyed taking part on the last series of Strictly Come Dancing and especially the way that the UK gave me such a warm welcome but due to family commitments I won't be returning to the show for the next series. 
The handsome Russian star - who is currently appearing on Celebrity Masterchef - added: 'I'll definitely be tuning in though.'
The good-looking gent, who reached the semi-finals of Strictly in 2015 with Countryfile presenter Anita Rani,is married to fellow dancer Elena Samodanova and has a young daughter.
Former The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness was eventually crowned the winner alongside his partner Aliona Vilani.
He'll be missed: Gleb - who sometimes went shirtless while on the show, treating his fans to his amazing muscular physique - only appeared on Strictly for one series
Hello there, handsome: Speaking about his departure from the show, Gleb revealed it's down to 'family commitments'
Hello there, handsome: Speaking about his departure from the show, Gleb revealed it's down to 'family commitments'
Aliona and fellow professional dancers Ola and Kristina announced at the end of the last series that they would not be returning to the show, which recently won a National Television Award and its first TV Bafta, while Tristan MacManus quit earlier this year.
However, Pasha Kovalevsky, Aljaz Skorjanec, Giovanni Pernice, Natalie Lowe, Joanne Clifton, Janette Manrara and Oti Mabuse will all join Anton Du Beke, Brendan Cole and the Cliftons as returning dancers. 
Unsurprisingly, there has been an outpouring of grief on Twitter following Gleb's reveal, with many of his fans clearly saddened by his exit after just one series.  
Oh no! Fans took to Twitter upon hearing the news of Gleb's exit from Strictly, with many saying he hadn't been on it enough yet... while another made a opportunistic Jeremy Corbyn joke
Oh no! Fans took to Twitter upon hearing the news of Gleb's exit from Strictly, with many saying he hadn't been on it enough yet... while another made a opportunistic Jeremy Corbyn joke
Strictly fan ‏@hazel_rhodes1 wrote: '@Gleb_Savchenko sad to see you go Gleb, you definitely brought something new to Strictly. All the best to you and your family!'
While a distraught @charbean1 commented: @Gleb_Savchenko @BBCOne @MasterChefUK i was hoping it wasn't true.'
Several Twitter users directed their messages to author and Strictly fan Marian Keyes, with @tracyf1971 writing: '@MarianKeyes have you heard the news?? No @Gleb_Savchenko on #SCD this year :-('
And @Mags_Peach added: '@MarianKeyes did you see @Gleb_Savchenko is leaving @bbcstrictly.'
Sharing her upset, @JudgeNatalie shared her disbelief on the social networking site: '@Gleb_Savchenko AND @TristanMacManus are gone!?'
New face: Oksana Platero is one of the new stars joining the professional dancers in the Strictly line-up for 2016
New face: Oksana Platero is one of the new stars joining the professional dancers in the Strictly line-up for 2016
Addition to the team: World Champion dancer Katya Jones looks to be a hot new face on the Strictly pro team
Addition to the team: World Champion dancer Katya Jones looks to be a hot new face on the Strictly pro team
Hunk: Top Spanish dance professional Gorka Marquez will no doubt be a favourite among fans of the BBC show
Hunk: Top Spanish dance professional Gorka Marquez will no doubt be a favourite among fans of the BBC show
@ThunderbirdWPC revealed she didn't think there had been enough of the handsome Gleb on the show, writing: 'What no @Gleb_Savchenko or @TristanMacManus boo hoo. We haven't seen enough of them ☹️.'
And one opportunistic tweeter saw a chance to make a topical joke, and referred to the current state of the flailing Labour party following the EU Referendum.
'Today is not a good day for the slim cross-section of the Venn diagram that covers fans of Jeremy Corbyn and Gleb Savchenko,' @lukeeharman joked.
Meanwhile, World Champion Katya Jones, Ukrainian Champion Oksana Platero and top Spanish dance professional Gorka Marquez will help to guide this year's celebrity contestants on the BBC dance show which features judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell.
The three new professionals are thrilled to be joining the long-running show and can't wait to get rehearsing.
Stunning brunette Katya said: 'I am so privileged to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I know it is extremely intense, but so am I! I am fierce, fabulous, and would love to win!'
Gorka, a handsome replacement for Gleb, added: 'I feel very excited and grateful to be joining Strictly, and to be one of the professional dancers for the new series. 
'It's something that every dancer dreams of and something that I always wanted to have the opportunity to do.'
And Oksana gushed: 'Words cannot describe how extremely excited I am to be joining the Strictly Come Dancing family this year. 
Other jobs in the pipeline: Gleb, 32, is currently appearing in this year's Celebrity Masterchef
Other jobs in the pipeline: Gleb, 32, is currently appearing in this year's Celebrity Masterchef
'I am so fortunate to be given the opportunity. It feels so surreal and I cannot wait to get started.'
Louise Rainbow, executive producer of Strictly Come Dancing, said: 'We are delighted with our professional dancer line-up this year and we welcome three new stunning dancers to our Strictly family.
'Our most recent series was a terrific one for Strictly, winning both an NTA and Bafta Television Award, and we are all so excited to build on that and look forward to yet another brilliant and entertaining series.'
Other professional dancers joining the line-up will be announced before the show returns and the celebrity competitors are revealed.  
Bye: Other professional quitters from Strictly this year include Ola Jordan (left, dancing with Steve Backshall) and Kristina Rihanoff (right, dancing with Daniel O'Donnell)
Bye: Other professional quitters from Strictly this year include Ola Jordan (left, dancing with Steve Backshall) and Kristina Rihanoff (right, dancing with Daniel O'Donnell)
Reigning champs: Last year's winners were Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani, but she too has revealed she's leaving the professional line-up
Reigning champs: Last year's winners were Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani, but she too has revealed she's leaving the professional line-up


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3663904/Strictly-hunk-Gleb-Savchenko-announces-quit-show.html#ixzz4CtnxwjWR
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