The National Television Awards will pay tribute to late Bruce Forsyth

All eyes will be on Ant and Dec who are hoping to win their 17th best presenter prize.  The duo will be up against Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby and Bradley Walsh.  The BBC’s Line of Duty, and ITV’s Broadchurch and Little Boy Blue are nominated for best crime drama.  Taboo star Tom Hardy, David […]

Sir Bruce Forsyth to be honoured with special TRIBUTE at Royal Variety Performance

The late entertainer – who died in August at the age of 89 – had often been a part of the show. During this year’s performance, attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, clips of Sir Bruce presenting and appearing on the Royal Variety Performance over the years are to be played. Miranda Hart, […]

Voice behind Strictly’s soundtrack Tommy Blaize reveals plans for Bruce Forsyth tribute

BBC/PR Sir Bruce Forsyth with Tess Daly on Strictly (L), Tommy Blaize (R) You may not recognise his face but if you are a fan of a certain celebrity dance show then you will most certainly recognise his voice. As one of the lead singers in Strictly Come Dancing’s resident band, Tommy Blaize’s velvet vocals […]

Bruce Forsyth to be honoured with prize in his memory at National Television Awards

The National Television Awards 2018 (NTAs) will have new category named The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award to recognise the 75-year career of the ultimate performer. Sir Bruce, who died in August aged 89, had a close history with the NTAs.  The show celebrated his iconic status with the illustrious Special Recognition Award in 2011.  On […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Tribute to Bruce Forsyth had to be filmed twice

New head judge and dance champion Shirley Ballas, 56, said of last night’s show, in which contestants were paired with professional dancers: “There wasn’t a dry eye as the show was recorded. “They did a beautiful, quite spectacular tribute to him at the launch. “Tess and Claudia took a minute to regroup and start again, […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Susanna Reid posts poignant tribute to Sir Bruce Forsyth

The late BBC host past away just weeks before the 2017 series of the show he so fondly presented. Good Morning Britain host Susanna posted that Sir Bruce was a “very special” person. Along with an emoji of a broken heart, she tweeted: “Sir Bruce Forsyth. You’re my favourite. Takes a very special person to […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Tribute to Bruce Forsyth will be 'beautiful and heart-warming'

The smash hit ballroom show returns tomorrow night with an “all singing, all dancing” celebration of the former host’s glittering 75 years in showbiz. The entertainment veteran, who fronted Strictly for a decade between 2004 and 2014, died last month at the age of 89. And the 15th series of the show will kick off […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Pros get ‘emotional’ as they rehearse Bruce Forsyth tribute

Two of the BBC show’s professionals have now opened up about what viewers can expect from the tribute, saying it will be moving for all. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Neil and Katya Jones spilled the beans, revealing that they and their co-stars had even found rehearsals very “emotional”. When asked about the upcoming group number, […]

Sir Bruce Forsyth to be given 'all singing, all dancing' Strictly Come Dancing tribute

GETTY / WENN Sir Bruce Forsyth will be given an ‘all singing, all dancing’ tribute when Strictly Come Dancing The troupe of emotional professional dancers are rehearsing a glittering routine that will celebrate the legendary host’s 75 years in showbiz. Sir Bruce, who died at the age of 89 on Friday, was at the helm […]

Sir Bruce Forsyth: ONE thing Strictly Come Dancing host didn't like about show REVEALED

Lionel, a legendary entertainer, joined Ruth Langford, 47, and Eamonn Holmes, also 47, on the ITV show this morning to share his memories of his longtime friend, Sir Bruce Forsyth, who sadly passed away on Friday at the age of 89. On the subject of Sir Bruce’s famous role as Strictly Come Dancing host, Lionel, […]