Chelsee Healey ends up in tears after wardrobe malfunction but Jason Donovan can't stop grinning as he receives top score of the night - and series!

By Kirsty Mccormack


In tears: Chelsee Healey was clearly upset as her dressed slipped down during her dance on tonight's show


Their outfits may be glamorous week after week but even the Strictly Come Dancing stars experience wardrobe malfunctions.

Waterloo Road star, Chelsee Healey, was the second contestant to tackle the dance floor tonight but her routine ended in tears.

Whilst dancing the Tango with her partner, Pasha Kovalev, the young star lost her footing as she frantically tried to stop her dress from falling down any further and revealing more of her cleavage.


As host Bruce Forsyth asked her what was the matter, Chelsee couldn't hide her emotion as she hid behind her dance partner.

As the judges and Pasha told her not to worry as it 'happened all the time' the young star just couldn't forget about the embarrassing episode.


Ruined: Chelsee started off so well but lost her footing as she realised her dress was falling down

And even positive comments and a decent score couldn't put a smile back on her face.

Len Wiseman described Chelsee as a 'Lancashire hotpot' whilst hard-to-please panel member, Craig Revel-Horwood called it 'fabulous.'


Upset: Chelsee looked embarrassed as she hid behind her partner Pasha to wait for her comments


Misunderstood: Host Bruce Forsyth thought that Chelsee was upset with her routine and didn't realise she had experienced a wardrobe malfunction

But it was a comment from host, Tess Daly, that was needed to perk up the actress: 'Can I just reassure you, we saw absolutely nothing,' she told her as they awaited to hear their total score of 32.

However someone who was left grinning from ear to ear was actor, Jason Donovan, who was last to dance on the floor.

The star was back on form as he received the highest score of the night - and of the series so far - a whopping 37.


Top score: Jason Donovan received the best total of the night and of the series receiving a 37

Wearing matching teal-coloured outfits, the couple danced to Bewitched and looked confident as they glided across the floor.

Craig thought the pair were 'absolutely fabulous' but couldn't help himself from criticising the technical downfalls of the dance.

But Bruno disagreed saying it was: 'Bewitchingly brilliant and slightly barmy!'

But regardless of what Craig thought, the Australian star wasn't going to let anything get in the way of his victory tonight.

Dancing before Chelsee and Jason though was Russell Grant - who was the first contestant to take to the floor on tonight's live show.


Better The Devil You Know: Russell Grant danced the Samba in red tonight

The astrologer was dressed as a devil as he danced the Samba with Flavia Cacace.

Russell tried his best to shake his hips to the very apt song, Better The Devil You Know, and twirled around his partner who was also dressed as a devil in black sequins.

Craig was pleased with the performance telling him that it was 'feisty, fiery and everything we expect from you.'


Better The Devil You Know: Russell Grant danced the Samba in red tonight

The astrologer was dressed as a devil as he danced the Samba with Flavia Cacace.

Russell tried his best to shake his hips to the very apt song, Better The Devil You Know, and twirled around his partner who was also dressed as a devil in black sequins.

Craig was pleased with the performance telling him that it was 'feisty, fiery and everything we expect from you.'


Spooky dancing: Russell and his partner Flavia were both dressed as devils and received some great comments

Len agreed saying: 'It could have been a bit sharper at the end but overall it was fabulous,' and the pair looked pleased as they received a total score of 22.

Next to dance for the audience was boxer, Audley Harrison.

The tall star attempted to do the Jive with his partner, Natalie Lowe, but it wasn't met with much enthusiasm from the judges.

Audley began his routine by pretending to play the piano and spun his partner around to the Little Shop Of Horrors song whilst wearing brown trousers with an orange and white ripped shirt.


Pretending: Audley Harrison began his routine by 'playing' the piano before dancing the Jive

Bruno began with the comments by saying: 'Big smile, great personality, bad footwork! The jive is a very hard dance to do but you did your best,' he told him.

Craig agreed by nitpicking at the technical sides of the dance but finishing off by telling Audley: 'You did make a gallant effort my love.'

And when Len told the sportsman that he 'commends him', Audley looked happy with an end result of 20.


'Flat footed': The sportsman was told that the dance wasn't suited to his build

Following in Audley's flat footsteps was TV presenter Alex Jones and her partner, James Jordan.

After being described as 'sexless, cold and stiff' the Welsh woman attempted the Pasa doble in a white floor-length dress.

James was dressed as Dracula as the pair danced to Evanescence hit, Bring Me To Life, and it seemed it was enough to impress Craig - who said he found the dance 'erotic.'


White virgin: Alex Jones played the part well in the story of Dracula as she danced with James Jordan


Better than last week: The Welsh star received better comments than the last live show

Len was also pleased with the routine as was Alesha who said it was 'atmospheric and brilliant' and the pair received a great score of 31.

Also hitting the thirties was pop star, Holly Valance, and her Russian partner, Artem Chigvintsev, who danced the American Smooth to the music of Swan Lake.

The Australian star tweeted earlier in the day that she was bringing along a royal guest to the show saying: 'Got a very special guest coming to support me in the audience tonight!! Excited to say I'll be the first to bring royalty to Strictly!! XXX'


Perfect: Holly Valance was praised for her dance moves as he glided across the floor to Swan Lake in a black costume

And sure enough her special guest was sitting in the front row - Princess Beatrice looked happy as she cheered on Holly during her routine.

Wearing an all black costume, Holly glided along the floor to several rounds of applause from the audience and received excellent praise from the panel.


All the right moves: The former pop star looked serious and intent on doing well as she danced the American Smooth

'I'd like the clocks to go back right now and watch that again,' said Len. 'It was terrific.'

Alesha added to this by telling them: 'You both look incredible. It was original and you were magnificent Holly.'

Even Craig was happy with the finished result which left Holly running up the stairs with a huge smile on her face which grew even bigger when they received a total score of 35.


Special guest: Holly was the first contestant to bring royalty to the show in the form of Princess Beatrice

Following in her footsteps was McFly star, Harry Judd, who tackled the Tango with his partner Aliona Vilani.

Dancing to Talking Head's hit Psycho Killer, the drummer looked dapper in a black suit whilst Aliona led him around the floor in a red sparkly dress, as he attempted to bite her on the neck.


Firm favourite: Harry Judd looked dapper in a black suit as he danced with his partner Aliona Vilani


King and Queen: The pair wore masquerade masks and sat on thrones as they began their routine

'You can bite as much as you like as long as you keep dancing like this,' Bruno told Harry once they had finished their routine.

Craig added to this telling him: 'I thought you did very, very well,'

And Harry's number one fan, Alesha, finished by saying: 'You're too cool for school....no seriously.'


Bite me: The McFly star put is all into his performance as he danced to the Talking Heads hit Psycho Killer

And once again the pop star was ecstatic as he received another single score of ten from the female singer, which resulted in a total of 34.

But someone who received less than positive comments but wasn't reduced to tears was Nancy Dell'Olio.

The Italian-American yet again found herself at the bottom of the scoreboard as she received a total of 14 after attempting the Rumba with her partner, Anton du Beke.


Risen from the dead: Nancy Dell'Olio began her routine in a silver coffin drinking from a champagne flute


Caught in a spiderweb: Nancy and her partner Anton wore matching silver and white outfits as they danced the Rumba

Nancy's main prop of the night was a silver sparkly coffin, which saw her rise from the dead in a white and silver spiderweb dress.

Anton wore silver sequined trousers and a white shirt as he dragged Nancy across the floor, but he was the one who ended up in the coffin as she locked him in there at the end of their routine.


Turning her upside down: Nancy was told that she was a 'walking disaster' by the judges on the panel


Go away! The Italian American finished her dance by locking Anton away in the coffin

But even this failed to impress the judges as Alesha Dixon started by telling Nancy: 'I think you're a sexy woman but I have to be honest, you're a walking disaster.'

Adding to the negative comments was Bruno Tonioli who agreed by telling her she 'needs to listen to the music.'

Someone who was listening to the tune was Robbie Savage, who took to the floor next.

Dancing the Pasa Doble with his partner, Ola Jordan, the blonde haired sportsman revealed his bare chest in a black and white outfit as he showed off his moves to Michael Jackson's, Bad, and ended the routine by standing on the judge's table over Craig.


Dancing footballer: Robbie Savage managed to impress the judges again

But Craig didn't find it funny as he criticised the technicality of the dance but finished by saying it was 'amazing.'

Alesha got all hot and bothered as she said: 'Robbie I say keep thrusting, it really works. You had real purpose and intent throughout.'

The footballer managed to not injure himself this week and happily received a total score of 26.

But also hoping to receive a decent score from the panel was ex-EastEnders star, Anita Dobson.

Dancing with her partner, Robin Windsor, the actress attempted the Tango dressed as a sequined devil by showing off her acting skills.

But it wasn't enough to impress the panel completely as Len told Anita: 'You lost your timing and your posture is your weakest thing but I still really enjoyed it.'


Nervous: Anita Dobson looked scary as she danced the Tango with Robin Windsor

Bruno added to the constructive criticism by saying: 'I never knew you could be so evil. You're great to watch but you need to work on your frame.'

However a nervous-looking Anita managed to look pleased as she received a similar score to last week of 31.

The last female to dance was pop star Lulu who also attempted the Pasa Doble with her partner, Brendan Cole.


Highway To Hell: Lulu danced confidently in a Bat girl mask

Dancing to AC/DC's Highway To Hell, the blonde star was dressed like Bat Girl in a sheer, sequined number and looked mean and moody as she strutted her stuff on the floor and rose above the crowd at the end of the routine.

Presented with a standing ovation, Lulu looked pleased with herself as the panel gave their opinions.

'Lots of tricks and quite a few treats,' said Len. 'What entertainment, I loved it.'

Alesha added to this by saying: 'I love your determination, it was a great attempt,' and the pair received a total score of 29.







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Waterloo Road's Chelsee Healey leads the ladies with most revealing outfit of Strictly Come Dancing - saying she is 'single and ready to mingle'

By NADIA MENDOZA

Strictly Come Undressing: Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey stole the show in her revealing outfit on the launch of series nine of Strictly Come Dancing 2011

Twinkle toes and jazz hands at the ready, Strictly Come Dancing 2011 launched tonight with more glitz and glamour than a night at the star-studded Oscars.

And Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey will certainly have left male viewers across the nation blushing with her incredibly daring outfit.

The 23-year-old showed off her feminine curves and generous bust in a two piece turquoise costume that left little to the imagination.


Flirting? Ola Jordan came over all coy during Robbie Savage pairing, saying her husband would be jealous


The young star obviously has other intentions for appearing on the show other than to win, declaring: 'I am single, and ready to mingle... it's a treat to be paired up with a hunky dancer.'

She then looked elated as it was announced she would be competing with this year’s only new professional dancer Pasha Kovalev, 31, who replaces Jared Murillo.

Early sparks also seemed to fly with former Premiership star Robbie Savage and his partner Ola Jordan - despite both of them being married.
When host Bruce Forsyth said, 'Who's a lucky guy?' Ola quipped, 'Who's a lucky girl!'


Blondes have more fun: Robbie Savage and Ola Jordan looked elated to be teamed together


The 28-year-old, who is the wife of co-star and professional dancer James Jordan, added: 'My husband's going to be so jealous.'

Although she may change her mind soon, with the blond hunk revealing: 'People call me the Marmite man, you either love me or hate me.'

The 6ft 1in sportsman also said his greatest loves are 'my hair and teeth'.


(Mc)Flying solo: Harry Judd was doubled up with his very own Ariel mermaid lookalike Aliona Vilani


Hostess with the mostess: Tess illuminated the screen in canary yellow, interviewing the stars backstage


Ola previously triumphed in series seven, partnering with BBC Breakfast's Chris Hollins to beat Ricky Whittle and Natalie Lowe to the 2009 title.

McFly drummer Harry Judd looked a little flustered as he was paired with Aliona Vilani, but greeted her with two hugs as bandmate Tom Fletcher watched on enviably from the audience.


Nervous: New contestants looked anxious before the pairings were announced


Familiar faces: Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli return


The One Show host Alex Jones doubled up with James Jordan, but Edwina Currie stole her moment as she wandered over to Kara Tointon's other half Artem Chigvintsev to throw her arms around him.

Sadly for the former MP, she was later paired with Vincent Simone instead while Holly Valance won the hand of Artem.

The Australian beauty joked she still has the figure to rock her former Neighbours costume, in which she played school girl Flick.

She said: 'I still rock that uniform... actually, I don't think it will fit. I might get one leg in.'


Everybody needs good Neighbours: Holly Valance dazzled in a silver dress as she waved to the crowd


Twinkle toes: Anita Dobson beamed with delight as she threw her arms around Robin Windsor


Anita Dobson, former EastEnder and wife of Queen guitarist Brian May, joined forces with Robin Windsor, while singer Lulu burst into giggles as Brendan Cole flipped her over his shoulder and swept her away.

Kristina Rihanoff could barely contain her excitement when she landed Jason Donovan, and Erin Boag clasped her hands and said 'thank you' to the heavens as she was partnered with comedian Rory Bremner.

Astrologer Russell Grant, who lost ten stone in weight to take part in the BBC One show, was rewarded for his efforts with Flavia Cacace.


Defying her years: Despite being 62, Lulu impressed partner Brendan Cole as he whisked her away


Match made in heaven: Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff were over the moon to be teamed together


While Nancy Dell'Olio, who not-so-modestly stated, 'After Sophia Loren, I am the most famous Italian in the UK,' was teamed with Anton du Beke.

Daybreak presenter Dan Lobb was paired with Katya Virshilas and Olympics boxer Audley Harrison grinned as he embraced Natalie Lowe.


All right on the night: Host Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly kicked off proceedings for the ninth series


Judge Alesha Dixon said: 'They'll be scared! Petrified! Nervous! You just want to get the first dance out of the way and blow away the cobwebs.'

Fellow panellist Bruno Toniolo added: 'This is the most tasty pick 'n' mix I've ever seen. Have fun guys and make it a great show.'


Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show - Pasha Kovalev



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Practising your footwork? Nancy Dell'Olio risks gravity-defying heels ahead of Strictly debut

By IONA KIRBY

Fancy footwork: Nancy Dell'Olio wore dangerously high heels

With her stint on Strictly Come Dancing starting tomorrow, it would be a terrible time for an injury.

But Nancy Dell'Olio bravely decided to defy gravity in a dangerous pair of high heels as she left her home this evening.

And despite their perilous height and spindly heels, the flamboyant 50-year-old walked effortlessly in the black shoe boots.


Strictly glamorous: The Italian donned a sequinned dress in the spirit of the dance show


She has clearly been embracing the spirit of Strictly and was sporting a short black sequinned dress ahead of her dancing debut tomorrow.

The Italian also donned a pair of dark glasses and lashings of jewellery to complete her glamorous look.

Nancy appeared on daytime panel show Loose Women yesterday, where she confirmed that her relationship with theatre director Sir Trevor Nunn is still going strong - despite stating at the Strictly launch: 'I'm not interested in men anymore.'


Chat show: Nancy appeared on Loose Women yesterday


The ex-girlfriend of former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson added: 'I've just come here to focus on something new. It's all about the dancing.'

She also said: 'I will be bigger than the X Factor - this is the biggest show on TV, that's why I've always wanted to do it.

'My dance partner is going to have to be patient because I'm going to be hard work, and since he's now the only man in my life he'll have to learn to live with it.'

However she contradicted herself by confessing to the Loose Women yesterday that she is still with Sir Trevor, despite rumours of a split


Girl talk: Nancy contradicted herself by saying she is still in a relationship


Dancing queen: Nancy chatted about her appearance on Strictly


Glitter bomb: Nancy at the Strictly Come Dancing launch


On or off? Nancy with Sir Trevor, who she now claims she is still dating after insisting she is 'not interested in men anymore'

Strictly Come Dancing starts at 6.10pm on BBC One, Saturday 10th September.


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Strictly Come Under The Sea! Eye-catching ocean colours on display as celebrities sparkle in blues and greens at the launch party for this year's show

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Somewhere, beyond the sea: Strictly Come Dancing contestants Alex Jones and Chelsee Healey make a splash in their aquamarine outfits as they arrive at the show's launch party

It's a theme that has been used for many a high school dance and fancy dress party throughout the years.

And while it might not have been intentional, it was a theme that also seemed to have been adopted by the stars of this year's Strictly Come Dancing.


Ocean-inspired: Nancy Dell'Olio, who looked very mermaid-like, and Anita Dobson gave their younger counterparts a run for their money in the glamour stakes in their aquamarine and sea green dresses


Glittering in aquamarine and sparkling in sea blues and ocean greens, stars including as Alex Jones, Anita Dobson and Chelsee Healey arrived at the launch party for the upcoming series which starts this weekend.

And Nancy Dell'Olio looked as though she'd been inspired by mermaids as she posed for the cameras outside BBC Television Centre in a stunning asymmetrical sea green dress.

One Show host Alex, 34, showed off her legs and cleavage in a very sexy and very short light green sparky dress which was also decorated with gold tassels.


The light and the dark: Edwina Currie also opted for aquamarine while Lulu plunged to new depths with her dark ocean blue frock


Legendary EastEnder star Anita Dobson looked much younger than her 62 years in an asymmetrical aquamarine dress, which was daringly split right up her right thigh, and Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey, 23, kept it fun and flirty in a neon blue jewelled two-piece.

Former Conservative MP Edwina Currie, 64, also adopted a water theme as she arrived in a flowing aquamarine dress while singer Lulu decided to sink deeper in her sparkly dark ocean blue outfit.


The boys in blue: Jason Donovan and Dan Lobb opted for royal and neon...


... while Robbie Savage and Harry Judd went for light and deep sea greens


Not to be outdone by the ladies, some of the male celebrity contestants also got in on the oceanic theme, with Jason Donovan, Robbie Savage, Harry Judd and Dan Lobb stepping in in sexy blue and green shirts.

Not all of the celebrity contestants followed the colour theme of the evening however, as actress Holly Valance arrived in a barely-there, teeny-tiny thigh-skimming silver sparkly number which showed off her curves.


All that glitters: Holly Valance flaunted her pins in a very short silver tasseled dress


Bronzed beauty: Alesha Dixon looked super sexy in her strapless dress that fanned out beneath her


Mamma mia! The flamboyant Bruno Tonioli waves at the crowd as he poses with Alesha

Astrologer Russell Grant looked every inch the stargazer in his midnight blue, sparkly top, while satirist Rory Bremner who larked about for the cameras in a mustard yellow while Audley Harrison looked smart and dapper in a crisp white shirt.

Of course, it wouldn't have been a Strictly party without its hosts Tess Daly and Bruce Forsyth and its long-suffering judges Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revell-Horwood, Len Goodman and Alesha Dixon, who wowed the crowd in a stunning strapless bronze dress that fanned out beneath her.


Cute as a canary: Tess Daly looked gorgeous in a yellow flared jumpsuit

Even some of the professional dancers got in on the aquamarine theme as they arrived to check out the celebrities who will be joining them this year even though they won't be paired up until the weekend.

Claudia Winkleman will also be supporting Tess on the nail-biting Sunday night results show.


Here come the boys: Audley Harrison, Rory Bremner and Russell Grant looked smart and dapper for the party


Back by popular demand: Judges Craig Revel Horwood and Len Goodman are joined by hosts Tess Daly and Bruce Forsyth

This year's series will feature the biggest scale live programme so far, with a broadcast from Wembley Arena in front of around 6,500 fans for Children In Need.

Strictly starts at 6.10pm on BBC One, Saturday 10th September.


It's the pros: Artem Chigvintsev, who won last year with Kara Tointon, poses with Aliona Vilani while Natalie Lowe and Brendan Cole get ready for another series


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