Sports broadcasting credits with ITV include Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and PDC darts! That throw still stands as the British record in men's javelin. Eight-year-old Bunny's hair came into the spotlight after her mum, 44, shared snaps on social media with nine-year-old Jett as they enjoyed a tropical getaway. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. London, England - 01.03.11. He won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals, two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships. "I've watched the show for years so to be able to take to the dance floor is a dream come true, for both me and mum who is a Strictly super fan! In 2007, Kelly was a vocal critic of two of her rivals performances in the Olympics, but it was a further decade before she was vindicated and awarded two Bronze medals from Beijing, as a result of her rivals systematic cheating. With Steves vast experience keeping his cool when faced with some of natures most fierce and formidable creatures how will he fare under the piercing gaze of our judges? Lives: Cambridge, UK, Award Winning Sports Journalist, Television Presenter, Author Podcaster and Bloke who knows his stuff (generally). Sally is the only woman in history to have ever concurrently held all four major championship Gold medals at the same time Olympic, World, Commonwealth, and European & World Record. For the last three years, hes co-hosted the popular Sunday Morning radio show on BBC Radio Wales with his sister, Suzanne Packer. Helen Skelton. Read our Strictly 2022 live blog for the latest updates and gossip. Neil Wilson was found seriously injured on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday morning. After 12 weeks of performances, this weekend, Strictly fans will find out who'll be taking home the Glitterball for 2022. JAVELIN legend Steve Backley is being held back from going for glory in Dancing On Ice by his hip replacement. Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin has been confirmed as the 13th celebrity to be joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022. Backley competed in the 2008 edition of Dancing on Ice with partner Susie Lipanova. Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole. The GMTV presenter was a terrible dancer on last year's Strictly Come Dancing, but the voters kept her in. 'Schizophrenic's' brutal slaying of Scots dog walker 'could not have been predicted'. Kent. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Birth Date: 12/05/1970 The film has received global recognition and has been shortlisted at a number of global film festivals. Professional dance partner: Dianne Buswell. While Steve says he doesn't feel like an old man, he realises he can't throw himself at things like he used to. Hamza Yassin. He is the only British track and field competitor to win medals at three different Olympic Games, whilst also equalling the record of four successive European gold medals. [4] In 2012 he joined the BBC athletics commentary team for the London Olympic Games, and has commentated at various events for them since. He said: "My skating shows I'm a little lopsided so being on the show has really helped me to get my fitness levels back.". Steve is the first British male to have set a world record in a throwing event, and went on to set multiple British, Olympic and World records. 11.00 (45% off) Scots presenter Andrea McLean 'bedridden' and has been 'poorly for so long now'. Runner up Scott Russell of Canada was nearly eight metres back with (78.98) and England's bronze medallist Nick Nieland managed only 78.63. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. She is an authentic spokesperson for health and wellbeing, her unwavering motivation, dedication and self-belief that ensured her on-track success now inspires audiences everywhere. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. He was a member of Cambridge Harriers Athletics club, and competed for Bexley in the London Youth Games. Born: Newport, UK ID: TCNHE3 (RM) Steve Backley British pop sensation Alexandra Burke competes against Olympian Steve Backley and passing commuters on the South Bank to beat a coin stacking World Record as part of the 'Money Can't Buy' campaign to generate excitement around the upcoming London 2012 Olympics. Actor Will Mellor was the first celebrity to be announced as part of the 2022 line-up. Birth Date: 03/12/1985 On 31 July was the first test and with no major competition he knew that he had reclaimed his Commonwealth title after his very first throw of 86.81 in the City of Manchester Stadium. In July 1990, Backley set a world record of 89.58m in Stockholm, Sweden.The record was then bettered by the Czech thrower Jan elezn a few weeks later, but Backley then regained the record with a throw 90.98m at Crystal Palace, London, to end the year as the world record holder. ", Job: BBC Radio 2 presenter and former footballer, Professional dance partner: Giovanni Pernice. Steve is a sought-after speaker and business coach having set up BackleyBlack, which aims to translate Olympic experience into workplace performance. Stephen James "Steve" Backley (s. 12. helmikuuta 1969) on entinen englantilainen keihnheittj. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. Skelton has since presented numerous sporting events for the BBC, including the 2016 Olympic Games. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 19, who is the daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay, shared a clip from Allen's radio show on Instagram alongside a message calling for kindness.. Allen can be heard saying in the clip: "Tilly Ramsay is on Celebrity MasterChef Australia, is she? "Im counting down the minutes until it starts; learning to dance, meeting my partner and everyone else involved in the show. Birth Date: 12/02/1969 Tess Daly with eliminated couple Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova Credit: Guy Levy/BBC. elezn also edged him for the title at the 1995 World Championships though it was South African Marius Corbett who made Backley have to settle for silver in 1997. As one of the longest World Records ever held in athletics history, BBC Two marked the occasion with a documentary One Giant Leap, which aired August 2020. Sergey Makarov took bronze. He won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals . We will be sure to update this with each exit. By the time he carried the GB flag at the Opening Ceremony of his fifth Olympic Games in Beijing (2008), Mark was already one of the countrys most celebrated athletes. GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. Lives: Lewisham, UK. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter. He also broke the world junior record that year. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! It was therefore disappointing when after managing to qualify for the final, only in seventh position, at the IAAF championship Stade de France, Paris, on the final weekend of August, his third and best throw of only 80.13m could not take him through to the last eight in the Sunday final. The remaining contestants, including Scottish clean-up queen Aggie MacKenzie, are still reeling from Michael Underwood breaking his ankle during training two weeks ago. And he says he has very fresh memories of the horrific car accident. Born in Bagshot, Surrey, Steve grew up on a smallholding surrounded by rescue animals. The series, broadcast on ITV, started on 14 January 2006 and ended on 9 March 2014 after the . Born: Cardiff, UK Speaking about taking part in the upcoming season, Rainford said: "I'm so excited to be part of Strictly Come Dancing, I've watched it for years and can't wait to meet the pros and the others taking part! Backley then travelled to Brisbane in September to take part in the Goodwill Games but despite leading after two rounds, the up and down season continued and he could not improve to leave Jan elezn on top once again ahead of riks Rags and Breaux Greer. Strictly Come Dancing Affairs That Gave Us The Shock of Our Lives. 20 October 2021. With no infrastructure, training or equipment in place for Saudi women, Raha tackled one of natures most difficult and dangerous challenges climbing Everest to prove that anyone is capable of achieving greatness, all with a smile on her face. I have proved and can teach you the tools I used to access a level of performance that can help maximize your potential as an individual and as a team - both in business and in your everyday life". Olympic legend Steve Backley's ex-wife has revealed how he threw a javelin into her heart by falling for a girl less than half his age. Steve Backley has proved he's nothing if not resilient on ITV's Dancing On Ice.The former Olympic javelin thrower saw off three contestants in previous skate-offs before losing out to Zaraah . Although Steve never won an Olympic gold medal, his feat of taking two silvers and one bronze in three consecutive Games has never been equalled. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirm they have been evicted from Frogmore cottage. Sakala claimed Gers were the better team but they couldn't back it up in Viaplay Cup final defeat at Hampden. Dramatic scenes unfolded as the girls gathered around the firepit and Claudia Fogarty attempted to clear the air by saying the girls were 'meant to stick together'. The moment Steve Backley did pelvic thrusts in the second week of Dancing On Ice, the fanmail flooded in. Of his six throws this day five of them would have qualified for final nine days earlier. Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tilly Ramsay has responded to a radio host who called her a "chubby little thing" during his early morning show. But I wasn't surprised I was in the skate-off as I didn't perform very well.". EastEnders star James Bye has been announced as the 14th celebrity for Strictly Come Dancing 2022. Helen Skelton completes our Strictly 2022 line-up as the 15th contestant set to sashay onto the famous dance floor at Elstree this year. Her resilience, determination and talent won her an Olympic Gold medal in Beijing in 2008, despite personal tragedy. We're sure that Fleur will do her dad proud! The series features celebrities and their professional partners figure skating in front of a panel of judges. ", Michael revealed the X-rays of his injured foot, saying the huge metal plate inside of him was "shocking. Hopefully, we will see her again next week. Steves big break came with his CBBC series Deadly 60, in which he comes face to face with some of the natural worlds most impressive predators including jumbo squid, tarantulas, scorpions, tigers and leopards. I am getting better though, I am getting better. He said: "It wasn't nice and it did make me wonder if my days in the show were numbered. Broadcasting at some of the biggest sporting events in the world, Laura thrives when working across a variety of platforms, from cycling, swimming and rowing, to F1, Speedway and rugby. The way she's throwing herself at it. As the show waves goodbye to Steve and his muscles, it's time for a rundown of his Strictly dances. Widely predicted, but the last confirmed contestant, the former Blue Peter presenter . Born. At 16, he secured his first role as a live radio reporter at various sporting events which led him to cover the Land Rover G4 Challenge and the British Touring Car Championships. your own Pins on Pinterest Born: Chigwell, UK ", Professional dance partner: Nadiya Bychkova. If I fell on the hip, I could snap the bone. The team collected the most monkey statues ever, getting 3 minutes out of a possible 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Born: Sidcup, UK The broadcaster said for the avoidance of doubt, neither Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Having achieved a further Bronze in Athens, alongside two World Championship medals in Osaka and Valencia to add to Commonwealth Gold, Kelly is now one of Britains most decorated and talented track and field athletes. Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation. Jonathan is an accomplished, eloquent speaker and particularly enjoys facilitator and hosting roles having managed live global events for brands, federations and international conferences. My family and friends have always loved the show and cant wait for me to get started.. As a consequence, the world record reverted to the 89.58m mark that Backley had set in 1990. Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, visit our Entertainment hub for the latest news. Kaye was the first contestant to be voted off of Strictly Come Dancing in Week 2. Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. Actress and presenter Kym Marsh has joined the line-up for the 20th season. Updated 09:18, 1 JUL 2012. But we all want to see him on the ice. This fantastic achievement made Backley the first British athlete to win four consecutive European Championship golds. It took him a year to walk without a limp. Net Worth in 2020. "Two years ago, I was in pain and limping when I walked. With equity release you could access a lump-sum of tax-free cash which can be used to enhance your retirement income, make home improvements, or even enjoy a memorable holiday. Scots woman, 35, dies in sleep as heartbroken family hail 'amazing' little sister. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He formerly held the world record, and his 91.46-metre (300.1ft) throw from 1992 is the British record. S. trictly Come Dancing star Tilly Ramsay clapped back at a male radio DJ who called her a "chubby little thing". Subsequently he broke the world record several times and won European gold . Steve Backshall has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. I would like to receive information from The Mirror via email about new products, services and offers. Professional dance partner: Graziano Di Prima. The only British athlete to have won medals at three consecutive Olympics is struggling in the gruelling ITV show. Stephen Allen (born 17 March 1954) is an English radio presenter. The radio star will be taking part in a same-sex couple, following in the footsteps of John Whaite last year. "At the moment I'm focusing on the excitement and glitter and choosing to ignore the fact that I have the dancing ability of a newly born giraffe. His versatility within sports is second to none and he also commentates the PDC Darts. When he retired from competing, his multi-medal career and infectious personality made him the natural choice to join the BBCsathletics commentary team. Both his parents worked for British Airways so Steve was able to stoke his passion for exotic places in childhood and later, as a young adult, found himself backpacking solo around Asia, India and Africa, studying martial arts in Japan, and avoiding crossfire in East Timor. He is a confident and charismatic conference/awards host and a high-level motivational speaker. However, Steve ended up in the skate-off for the fourth time in a row, where he lost out to Zaraah Abrahams and her partner Fred Palascak after the judges chose to save her. The Strictly Come Dancing songs and dances have been announced for this weekend, and it's a trio of dances for all the contestants, including the judges' choice, each celeb's favourite performance from season 22 and a final show dance to top it all off. Best known as a gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer, Simmonds was announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 on BBC Five Live's breakfast show, and spoke of her excitement in joining the series. "Since I watched the first series in 2004, I feel like every step Ive taken in my career over the last 11 years was to be on Strictly," she said following the announcement. Steve laughed: "To get punching advice from someone like Jason - come on, it's comedy in itself. she said about her signing. Mark teamed up with Strictlys Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe as part of their FitSteps dancing fitness classes, providing nutritional information and lifestyle advice for subscribers. Lives: Cardiff, UK, European Champion in 10,000m, only British track & field athlete to appear at five Olympic Games. Off-screen, Steve is a rock climber and mountaineer, competing in marathons, adventure races and endurance sports; he is passionate about ice-climbing, kayaking and cycling - and as if that wasnt enough - hes also president of several wildlife charities, and holder of a Gold Blue Peter badge and honorary PhD! Veteran broadcaster Steve Allen announced he is leaving LBC radio station last week after 44 years, to the disappointment of his many long-standing fans. The comedian is also a published writer and has had acting roles in series including the hit Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso. "Im going to have to cancel my legendary Strictly launch night kitchen party that I throw every year, Im sure my friends and family will understand. He trained for six hours on Wednesday and this week has been averaging five hours a day on the ice. He is a commissioned representative of the International Olympic Committee; as well as leading the successful London 2012 Olympic bid, Jonathan was a main board director of LOCOG the Games organisers. LBC presenter Steve Allen, 67, made a series of . This is now a focal part of his corporate offering, as Mark speaks candidly about the impact it had on his swimming career. In the meantime, here is more information about each of the contestants. I cant wait to meet my partner - god help her - and start the dancing. Backley began the year having problems with a knee injury, but with an early season win in Sweden under his belt, and another victory on 13 July at the Norwich Union Grand Prix in Gateshead, throwing 85.69 to defeat Boris Henry (83.52) and Alexandr Ivanov (81.69), he put injury firmly behind him. Born: Andover, UK He laughed: "I've been waking up in the middle of the night thinking of my routine. Pre-COVID, she transitioned to Sky Sports F1 coverage, reporting live from the paddock and on the grid. Liel Abada insists Celtic treble would trump all Rangers trash talk after Fashion Sakala was silenced with Viaplay victory. Titford heard Kaylea screaming shortly before she died but instead of checking if she was unwell, he texted her to stop. Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. "The thing is he actually says the right thing. At the age of 15, Oli secured the coveted breakfast show slot at his schools local radio station. At Sydney, Australia for the 2000 Summer Olympics he beat the qualifying mark with his very first throw (83.74m), although the favourite, Jan elezn, threw an enormous qualifying throw of 89.39m. Steve went on the radio for his early breakfast show on LBC on Thursday morning (October 21) but in the three hours he was on, between 4am and 7am, he failed to mention what had happened or even . Now, still one of Britains best recognised Olympians, Mark remains a figurehead for British Swimming, as well as a champion and vocal advocate on discussions around LGBT+ diversity and inclusion. Birth Date: 29/07/1966 Plus wearing the sequins and all that, its going to be a blast.". EXCLUSIVE: JAVELIN legend Steve Backley is being held back from going for glory in Dancing On Ice by his hip replacement. Read about our approach to external linking. Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal. The full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 is as follows: We can't wait to see how they all perform. Lives: Newport, UK. Amateur Scots football captain in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. "'Get some ice skates and come and show me your punches' is what I'd say to Jason.". She also started presenting Countryfile in 2008, which she still does to this day. Craig Revel Horwood - who gave him a 4 on Saturday night - explained: "Sadly, it was all very stompy the whole thing . She demystifies disability, drawing from her own experiences both within sport and within business. Samantha Gilbert tragically lost her life, leaving her loved ones completely devastated. Ebury Spotlight amazon.co.uk. Backley then set another world record of 91.46m in January 1992 in New Zealand, a record which stood until the following year when it was bettered by elezn.[3]. World record holder Jan elezn again found the European title beyond him and did not manage to record a distance so was eliminated after the third round. You have the conversation and then you go about your day and you think, Ive got to dance. Im eating everything thats favourable to Spandex. Even doing nine holes of golf would leave me in agony. I want to see if I can go from jungle man, croc catcher, snake charmer, to salsa dancer in a couple of months! Steve Backley. Jo aims to make daily activity fun and improve the UKs physical and mental health during the pandemic and beyond. Having been recognised in 2012 alongside Clare Balding for their coverage of the London Olympics, Mark has been a mainstay on the BBC where his insight, clarity of thought and natural chemistry in front of camera is held in very high regard. Kilimanjaro, Became the first Saudi woman to summit 7 largest peaks across the world, Youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest 18th May 2013, Keynote speaker at 10th IOC World Conference on Sports and the Environment, By 2015 collaborated with Nike, Estee Launders, Coca Cola and Burberry, Became a Tag Heuer 'friend of brand'- first and only Arab to do so, Olympic Gold Medallist at Barcelona Olympic Games in 400m Hurdles, Only woman in history to have ever concurrently held all four major championship Gold medals Olympic, World, Commonwealth, European & World Record, Spearheads charity events such as Cancer Research UKs Race for Life and continues to fulfil her role as figurehead for the British Heart Foundation, Industry leading expert and advocate on Corporate Wellness and Mental Health, Multiple Grand Prix Athletics & Formula One Races, 1996 & 2000 Olympic Games Silver Medallist, Record Equalling 4 x successive European Champion, Only British track and field competitor to win medals at 3 different Olympic Games, Became first British male to set a World Record in a throwing event, Broadcast at every Major Championship since Beijing 2008. Not going to lie, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about," he said. Jan elezn took gold with a championship record of 92.80 ahead of Aki Parviainen (91.31) and Konstadins Gatsiodis of Greece (89.95). "They are behind the fact she's doing this against all odds and British public enjoy that and respect that.". Heres hoping a mean Foxtrot should be a walkabout in the safari park for this modern-day adventurer. The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery. I have to force myself to do it. Kelly often shares her forthright views in her opinion pieces for the i newspaper, as well as with stints on 5Live, Talksport and Channel 4. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Born: Essex, UK Im doing this to make him and my family proud and cant wait to get my dancing shoes on!". Finland's Seppo Rty then bettered the record in 1991. "Unfortunately, my dad is no longer with us but I know he will be watching over the ballroom in spirit. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. This role led him to producing thedocumentaryRiding A Dream in 2019 that aired on ITV and was seen by a combined audience of 2.6 million people. "I've got a lot of respect for her. Ive got to make sure its alright, Im excited. Steve Backshall has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.. . "There are some huge dance shoes to fill and its truly exciting to follow in the footsteps of some amazing EastEnders talent. The other members of the team were Mark Foster and Iwan Thomas. Equally, at home as anchor or roving reporter, Laura is engaging, incisive, and uniquely natural when presenting live television. The former javelin world record holder on octopus ink, being as big as Beckham (in Finland), and living in a haunted house "Since the operation, I'm just careful. Family of missing Scots man 'worried sick' and 'desperate for papa to come home'. In August 2014, Backley was one of 200 public figures who were signatories to a letter to The Guardian expressing their hope that Scotland would vote to remain part of the United Kingdom in September's referendum on that issue.[5]. At 14, he picked up a javelin and three years later was crowned English schools champion. Father ignored daughter's screams and texted her to 'stop' on night she died covered in maggots. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. Im so delighted that this year they have! Success is a decision not a gift. BBC Radio 2 presenter and former footballer Richie Anderson is joining Strictly Come Dancing 2022 after being a super-fan for years. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. Steve Backshall. A warm and engaging host who is open to share her vast knowledge of the sports we love. Steve Backley on IMDb: Movies, Tv, Celebrities, and more. "I've still got those images in my mind of flying over the top of the car, lying on the ground, my dad coming out and picking me up and the ride in the ambulance. "But it's not my favourite thing. After joining the BBC in 1990, Simon is now predominantly known as one of the top tier commentators on Match of the Day, having also appearing frequently on BBC Five Live, and for BT Sport as lead commentator for the European Football Show on Sunday nights. Comedian and actress Jayde Adams became the fifth celebrity to be unveiled for the 2022 line-up, announcing her presence during an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live. The only British athlete to have won . In 1988, Backley won the silver medal at the 1988 World Junior Championships. 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