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Saturday, 5 November 2016

Laura Whitmore, Louise Redknapp and Daisy Lowe lead the glamour as Strictly Come Dancing stars back Children in Need special

PUBLISHED: 16:56, 5 November 2016 | UPDATED: 18:40, 5 November 2016

The remaining celebrity Strictly Come Dancing contestants have lent their support to this year's Children In Need special.

Daisy Lowe, Laura Whitmore and Lousie Redknapp were just three of the cast who donned Pudsey headbands and hugged a large cuddly version of the iconic bear inside Elstree Studios on Saturday.

This year's special will see a host of Olympians turn their attention to the ballroom as they team up with professional dancers in an effort to raise money for charity.

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Supportive: The remaining celebrity Strictly Come Dancing contestants have lent their support to this year's Children In Need special

Newly-single Daisy looked elegant in a cream gown with a golden trim which she wore with bronze shoes.

Showing no ill-effects from her split from beau Bradley 'Frankie' Wade, Daisy beamed brightly, her eyes decorated with a gold glitter.

Laura was typically glamorous in a glitzy dress which boasted a semi-sheer navy skirt with a feathered hem.

Devilishly stunning: Louise looked sensational in an elaborate red dress with an unusual thigh-high split showing off her slender legs

Gorgeous: Laura was typically glamorous in a glitzy dress which boasted a semi-sheer navy skirt with a feathered hem

All smiles: The celebrities were joined by their professional dance partners for the fun-filled shoot

Stars of the show: There looked to be good camaraderie between the couples

Glamorous: Newly-single Daisy looked elegant in a cream gown with a golden trim which she wore with bronze shoes

Tight squeeze: Aljaz Skorjanec and Daisy cosied up with Pudsey

The stunner covered her pout in a vibrant rouge and decorated her piercing blue peepers with thick eyeliner.

She wore her golden locks in bouncy curls, and bronzer shimmered on her cheekbones.

Louise looked sensational in an elaborate red dress with an unusual thigh-high split showing off her slender legs.

Glitzy: The stunner covered her pout in a vibrant rouge and decorated her piercing blue peepers with thick eyeliner

A touch of pizzazz: Giovanni Pernice's jacket sparkled under the bright lights

Pretty in pink: Claudia Fragapane couldn't be missed in a shocking pink dress, perfectly complemented by her dance partner AJ Pritchard's matador outfit

Dazzling: Claudia wore her raven locks in a chunky plait and decorated her lips with a bold red lipstick

The singer flashed her pearly whites and wore her sleek brunette tresses in a ponytail pushed round to the side.

Claudia Fragapane couldn't be missed in a shocking pink dress, perfectly complementing her dance partner AJ Pritchard's matador outfit.

Fan favourite Ed Balls looked dapper in a bowler hat and waistcoat, while Danny Mac was equally as suave in high-waisted trousers held up by braces.

Ore Oduba teased a glimpse of his chest in a vibrant turquoise shirt which he wore buttoned down with a white pair of trousers.

Smart: Fan favourite Ed Balls looked dapper in a bowler hat and waistcoat

Ta-da! Ed and dance partner Katya Jones struck a pose

Bear hug: Ore Oduba teased a glimpse of his chest in a vibrant turquoise shirt which he wore buttoned down with a white pair of trousers

And Judge Rinder dressed to impress in a black dinner suit with a white bow tie.

The celebrities were joined by their professional dance partners for the fun-filled shoot, and their looked to be plenty of camaraderie as they posed for a group shot.

The Children in Need special will see rower Helen Glover dance with Pasha Kovalev, Hockey ace Hollie Webb partner newcomer Neil Jones, taekwondo silver-medallist Lutalo Muhammad dance with Karen Clifton and gold medal-winning canoeist Joe Clarke join forces with Janette Manrara.

Smiling brightly: Danny Mac was equally as suave in high-waisted trousers held up by braces

Dapper: Judge Rinder dressed to impress in a black dinner suit with a white bow tie

Gone but not forgotten: Brendan may have been voted off but he returned for the photocall

Can't keep a good man down: Anton also couldn't resist getting involved for the charitable occasion

Thursday, 22 September 2016

Professional dancer Karen Hardy 'to replace Len Goodman as Strictly's head judge'... overtaking viewer favourite Anton du Beke

By JULIA PRITCHARD FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 11:22, 22 September 2016 | UPDATED: 11:54, 22 September 2016

Many have been clawing for the role of head judge on Strictly Come Dancing ever since Len Goodman announced the 2016 season would be his last in July.

And on Thursday another name was thrown into the mix to be his replacement - former dancer on the show Karen Hardy.

The pro, 46, has sparked speculation after being named a judge on the panel for the show's live tour - which will reportedly act as a type of trial for the permanent role.

Bring on the girls! Karen Hardy, 46, has sparked speculation that she will be the new head judge on Strictly after she was announced as a judge on the show's live tour

According to The Sun, producers want to see what she is like in front of thousands of fans, in hope of hiring her for the top job next series.

They want her to sit alongside head judge Len for the tour, which kicks off in January, in order to learn the ropes.

Karen has also been considered thanks to her weekly appearance on Strictly's spin-off show It Takes Two over the last few years - with her 'Choreography Corner' feature receiving high praise from fans on social media.

Farewell: Beloved panelist Len Goodman stunned fans when he announced he would be leaving the BBC ballroom dancing competition at the end of this year, after 12 years as a judge

Her appearance on the tour, alongside Len, 72 and Craig Revel-Horwood, 51, will undoubtedly have come as a blow for fellow dancer Anton du Beke, who had been favourite for the replacement.

An insider told the BBC: 'This is a huge statement in favour of Karen. It's now not looking good for Anton.'

Du Beke, 50, has been the bookie's favourite for the position ever since Len quit earlier this year.

He was reportedly battling it out for the role with dancer Brendan Cole, 40, who backed his chances after judging the New Zealand edition of the series.

New chapter? Anton du Beke, who is partnering Lesley Joseph on the show this year (above) has been the favourite to replace Len since he announced he was quitting

Rumours were then fuelled even further when professional Trent Whiddon, who partnered Pixie Lott on the show in 2014, told the Mirror: 'It isn't official yet, but it may as well be – it's long been virtually guaranteed that Anton will fill any gaps on the judging panel.

'He's such a big part of the family and viewers love him, so BBC bosses know there's no risk of it not working out.'

Beloved panelist Len Goodman stunned fans when he announced he would be leaving the BBC ballroom dancing competition at the end of this year, after 12 years as a judge.

Not keen! It was then alleged that Craig would take over from Len, but he's now rubbished claims he's going to replace him insisting, 'I don't want the job!'

He said in an emotional statement: 'In 2004, I was asked to take part in a brand new BBC Saturday night show and who would have thought me, old Len Goodman, would still be part of this amazing series more than ten years on.

'This adventure began when I was 60 and now that I've reached my 70s, I've decided after this year it's time to hand the role of head judge to someone else.

'It is an honour being part of the wonderful Strictly Come Dancing family and I'm looking forward to my last series very much and to whatever comes next.'

After shocking fans across the country, fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood then some light on his departure.

'It was all the travelling,' the famously harsh judge told the Mirror.

'The American gig is good for him because he can go out for two months - it's a shorter season and it pays more money.

'He doesn't have to fly back and forwards which is exhausting even if you are drinking champagne in first class.'

It was then alleged that Craig would take over from Len, but he's now rubbished claims he's going to replace him insisting, 'I don't want the job!'

Former judge Arlene Phillips was also in the frame, with the BBC reportedly keen to fill the space with a woman.

BBC bosses are seriously considering asking the choreographer, 73, to return to the show seven years after she was axed, according to The Sun.

Back to square one: Arlene Phillips, 73, has also been thrown into the mix for the position - having appeared as a judge on the show from its first series in 2004 until 2008

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Saturday, 5 November 2016

Laura Whitmore, Louise Redknapp and Daisy Lowe lead the glamour as Strictly Come Dancing stars back Children in Need special

Laura Whitmore, Louise Redknapp and Daisy Lowe lead the glamour as Strictly Come Dancing stars back Children in Need special

Thursday, 22 September 2016

Professional dancer Karen Hardy 'to replace Len Goodman as Strictly's head judge'... overtaking viewer favourite Anton du Beke

Professional dancer Karen Hardy 'to replace Len Goodman as Strictly's head judge'... overtaking viewer favourite Anton du Beke

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