Brendan Cole
Occupation
Dancer
Brendan Cole at the 2016 The Pride of Britain Awards held at The Grosvenor Hotel, London, United Kingdom - Monday 31st October 2016
'Strictly Come Dancing' In Turmoil After Six Pro Dancers Hit By Mystery Bug
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2016
Brendan Cole has already been forced to pull out of this weekend’s live shows.
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ bosses are reportedly in panic mode, as six professional dancers have been struck down by a ‘mystery bug’.
Brendan Cole has already confirmed he’ll be missing this weekend’s shows as he recovers from a lung infection and will be replaced by Gorka Marquez.
But now Katya Jones, Janette Manrara, Neil Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec and Anton du Beke are also said to be experiencing 'flu-like symptoms'.
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Brendan Cole Replaced For 'Strictly Come Dancing' Rehearsals As He Recovers From Chest Infection
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 October 2016
Cole took himself to A&E on Saturday, just hours before the live show.
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pro Brendan Cole will be replaced with Gorka Marquez for this week’s rehearsals as he recovers from a serious chest infection.
Cole is partnered with singer Anastacia in this year's competition and hopes to be fit for this weekend’s live shows.
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Alesha Dixon Rules Out 'Strictly Come Dancing' Return After Len Goodman's Departure
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 July 2016
Len Goodman announced his departure from the show after 12 years earlier this month.
Former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge Alesha Dixon has ruled out retuning to the show, after head judge Len Goodman leaves next year. Dixon, a former Mirrorball trophy winner, joined the ‘Strictly’ judging panel in 2009 before leaving the show for 'Britain's Got Talent’.
Speaking at the AOL Build UK event on Friday, Dixon said: “No I'm certainly not going back. For me it's about moving forward and actually I'm really sad that Len is leaving but I totally understand. I had a great catch up with Bruno Tonioli recently and it's a massive deal because he's been there from the start.”
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Brendan Cole, Ola Jordan and ITV Studios - Natalie Lowe, Brendan Cole and Ola Jordan London, England - at the ITV studios Thursday 17th November 2011
Brendan Cole - Brendan Cole and wife Zoe Hobbs London, England - The Inspiration Awards For Women 2011 held at Cadogan Hall Friday 7th October 2011