5:16PM, Oct 08, 2009
Oh dear, it's not been a great week in camp Strictly, first Anton Du Beke kicks off another TV race row, and then Bruce Forsyth decides to stick his oar in.
Still, at least everyone's over the Alesha Dixon thing.
Rocker Ronnie blasts Jo
According to reports, wrinkly rocker Ronnie Wood has accused estranged wife Jo of "cheapening" herself by taking part in Strictly.
A source told The Sun that the Rolling Stone has been sending Jo text messages suggesting she should quit the show because she's embarrassing herself.
"Ron thinks it's cheap to be involved in what he sees as a silly dancing show with fame-hungry wannabes," added the source.
Hmm... we're not sure that, having publicly shacked up with a waitress young enough to be his daughter, Ronnie's the best person to be giving advice. As Brucie says Jo, keeeep dancin!
Peter Andre for Strictly 2010?
It's a bit early to be counting our celebs, but Peter Andre could be a candidate for next year's Strictly Come Dancing. That is, if professional sexpot Ola Jordan gets her way.
“I would love to have Peter as a dance partner!” Ola told the Daily Mirror.
“I think he’d be a brilliant dancer. I would love to convince him to do Strictly – and dance with me. It might make Jordan jealous.”
Ooh, we know Ola doesn't mind taking a risk or two in the wardrobe department, but it's a brave lady who incurs the wrath of Katie Price.
Ola also gave her opinion on who might win this year's competition: “Ricky’s the one to beat at the moment, isn’t he? He’s a natural," said the dancer, adding: "Ali’s really good too and Laila’s a dark horse."
Erm... how about mentioning Chris Hollins, Ola? You know - your partner?
Mrs O "couldn't be a***d" with Strictly
Sharon Osbourne has revealed why she decided not to take part in Strictly this year.
"You know what? I just couldn't be a***d to do it," the former X Factor judge told Love It magazine. "I seriously considered it but I'm a lazy old cow."
Well, at least she's honest.
Ali denies romance rumours
And finally, ex-Hollyoaks actress Ali Bastian has spent the week insisting that rumours of a romance between her and pro partner Brian Fortuna are untrue.
“We’re just really good friends. Honestly!” she told Now! magazine. “We clicked straight away.
"I can see how it’s easy to fall for someone when you’re dancing with them because you spend so much time together and you have to trust them.”
This week, the remaining celebrities will perform a saucy salsa or a fancy foxtrot, following a close call in last week's dance off. But can bookies' favourite for the chop Lynda Bellingham manage to survive another week?
Find out when Strictly Come Dancing is on TV.
