Alesha Dixon to turn Strictly Come Dancing judge

October 10th, 2009 LONDON - 'Strictly Come Dancing star' Anton du Beke has said he was "mortified" after using racist comments for his show partner Laila Rouass. The dancer came under fire when he told Laila, who has an Indian mum and a Moroccan dad, that she looked like a "Paki" after she got a spray-tan.

October 10th, 2009 LONDON - Brit model Kelly Brook is said to be eager to return to 'Strictly Come Dancing' Brook, 29, who had quit the 2007 series after her dad passed away, jumped at the chance to sign for the show's tour, which will be kicking off next year. "I can't wait to dig out my dancing shoes," the Sun quoted her as saying.

October 8th, 2009 LONDON - Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood slammed his estranged wife Jo over her act in British television show "Strictly Come Dancing" saying she has been "cheapening" herself to win popularity. Thesun.co.uk reports that Wood told her this through late-night messages.

October 8th, 2009 LONDON - Ronnie Wood has reportedly been sending estranged wife Jo nasty text messages, accusing her of 'cheapening' herself with a dance show. The couple put an end to their 31-year-old relationship last year after the rocker, 62, began dating Russian waitress Ekaterina Ivanova, 21.

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Anton Du Beke was reportedly snubbed by his 'Strictly Come Dancing' co-stars as they attended a showbiz party without him. The dancer landed in hot water when he told show partner Laila Rouass that she looked like a "Paki" after she got a spray-tan at the BBC.

October 1st, 2009 LONDON - Almost half of Britons want to see more older people on television, revealed a recent survey. The Sky News panel survey was conducted as part of Older People's Day, which recognises the contributions made to society by its elderly citizens.

September 30th, 2009 Baz Luhrmann wields judges' paddle on 'Dancing'LOS ANGELES — The man who made "Moulin Rouge" is lending his expertise to "Dancing With the Stars." Baz Luhrmann is serving as a guest judge on the hit ABC dance show on Monday and Tuesday as head judge Len Goodman takes a week off. The 47-year-old Australian filmmaker wrote and directed "Strictly Ballroom" in 1992, which launched his film career.

September 21st, 2009 LONDON - 'The X Factor' reportedly beat the ratings of BBC1's 'Strictly Come Dancing', after two million more viewers tuned in for the ITV singing contest. Almost 11million fans tuned in to see the X Factor's 100th episode, stomping all over BBC1's celebrity dance show, which trailed with a peak audience of 8.7m.

September 16th, 2009 LONDON - British show 'Strictly Come Dancing' has become the world's most successful reality television format. The show features celebrities with professional dance partners competing in Ballroom and Latin dances.

September 4th, 2009 LONDON - Jo Wood, who is participating in 'Strictly Come Dancing', is getting performance tips from none other than Mick Jagger for winning the show. The ex-model has been chasing her ex-hubby Ronnie Wood's flamboyant bandmate for advice on how to shine in the contest.

August 30th, 2009 LONDON - 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Jo Wood has reportedly bagged a 11.5 million pound divorce deal from Rolling Stones' rocker Ronnie Wood. The former couple were said to have reached an out-of-court settlement that will turn half of the rocker's fortune to the model.

August 16th, 2009 LONDON - Jo Wood, the estranged wife of rockstar Ronnie Wood, will star in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, it has emerged. It is reported that the 53-year-old is already training for the dance reality show that features celebs.

July 29th, 2009 LONDON - Talent show Strictly Come Dancing is in turmoil as English TV presenters Sharon Osbourne and Richard Madeley have quit after a cut in their salaries, it has emerged. The show is threatened by a possible revolt from the professional dancers in the show as well, since some of them are not agreeing to sign contracts because of a cut in their 35,000 pounds series fees.

June 19th, 2009 LONDON - Former 'Stricty Come Dancing' winner Alesha Dixon is reportedly all set to replace Arlene Phillips as a judge on the show to lure young audience. Apparently, the show's bosses are squeezing out Philips from the show, but the BBC has refused to confirm reports that it has ended its contract with the 66-year-old choreographer.

June 6th, 2009 LONDON - English model Lisa Snowdon has said that she often faces trouble for being curvy. The ex Strictly Come Dancing contestant, who has previously dated George Clooney, revealed at a party hosted by fashion label FrostFrench that she often struggles to find the right clothes for her voluptuous body.