For the second week in a row, The X Factor champ found herself int he dance-off, despite topping the leaderboard for her sensational Charleston. However, Alexandra, 29, had been hiding an agonising hip injury from viewers. Appearing on tonight’s It Takes Two, the chart-topping singer opened up on her behind-the-scenes heart ache. “Just before we […]
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Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Alexandra Burke had 'heated' talk with Gorka before dance-off
The Sun claims the singer “went in on him” after she was voted in the bottom two for the second week in a row. A source told them: “There was obvious tension between Alex and Gorka as soon as they got ready for the dance-off.” Alexandra, 29, allegedly fumed at Gorka, 27, when he attempted […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Alexandra Burke hits back at ‘bottom two meltdown’ claims
The former X Factor champion branded the claims “lies” in a message posted on Twitter earlier today. She began: “Because it’s really hard to read lies. I have to say something… after the show on the weekend I actually WASN’T in the green room. “I was in the physio room treating an injury and then […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Debbie McGee reveals why Alexandra Burke was in the bottom two
Debbie McGee, 58, opened up about her newly realised fear of receiving the results each weekend, and why she thinks no one is safe in the quarter-finals. “After being in the bottom two in Blackpool, it [makes] waiting for the results much tougher,” she explained in her weekly column for The Daily Telegraph. “Seeing Alexandra in […]
GM Burke shakes up Canada roster as Olympic tryouts continue
Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team will give 10 new players a look at the Channel One Cup in Moscow in two weeks from the team that competed in the Karjala Cup in Helsinki earlier this month. Among the 25 players (two goalies, nine defencemen and 14 forwards) general manager Sean Burke and the coaching staff have invited to […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Alexandra Burke SLAMMED for wearing racy top on It Takes Two
The 2008 X Factor winner, was slated by viewers for wearing a sexy red v-neck top as she discussed her wardrobe for Saturday’s show with presenter Zoe Ball and designer Vicky Gill. Alexandra, who wore the revealing garment with a slim-fitted trouser suit and pointed stilettos, had been waiting to see her latest Strictly outfit. […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Bosses SILENCE Zoe Ball over awkward Alexandra Burke comment
After revealing that the 29-year-old singer would be dancing a Rumba to the song Halo by Beyoncé on Saturday night’s gripping instalment, Zoe, 47, reminded Alexandra of the moment she danced with the real-life superstar. “Back in 2008 you did famously duet with Beyoncé,” she began, before saying in an exaggerated whisper: “On The X […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Alexandra Burke attacked by trolls over 'fake crying'
The 29-year-old wowed judges with her extremely energetic Quickstep to the tune of 42nd Street’s The Gold Diggers’ Song (We’re In The Money) and scored an impressive 39 for her efforts. As the X Factor winner made her way off the ballroom for a quick chat with Claudia Winkleman, she was overcome with emotion and […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Alexandra Burke left red-faced as Gorka makes her do THIS
The X Factor star was given stellar comments from the judging panel following her sizzling Argentine Tango on Saturday night, particularly as it was first time that dance scored a 10 on the BBC series. Behind-the-scenes Alexandra, 29, revealed that she struggled when Gorka, 27, commands her to practice the weekly routine in front of […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Alexandra Burke SHOCKS as she almost kisses Gorka Marquez
The pair were on the spin off programme to talk about this weekend’s show where they will be performing the Argentine Tango. As a recording of the couple rehearsing came on screen, Alexandra admitted it has been a very challenging dance to perfection. The former X Factor winner said: “It’s intense. Like literally the most […]