Strictly champion Bill Bailey proudly flaunts Glitterball trophy after winning with pro Oti Mabuse

He became the oldest ever champion in Strictly Come Dancing history after being declared this year’s winner during Saturday night’s final. And Bill Bailey looked jubilant as he flaunted his Glitterball trophy by proudly holding it outside a car window while making his way home after the show. The comedian, 55, made a celebratory gesture … Read more

Strictly Come Dancing’s Maisie Smith and Bill Bailey pose with Glitterball trophy before final

They’re eagerly anticipating Saturday night’s grand finale. And the four Strictly Come Dancing finalists got tantalisingly close to the coveted Glitterball trophy as they posed for a photoshoot ahead of the show. Maisie Smith, 19, and her pro partner Gorka Marquez, 30, put on animated displays as they reached out to touch the sparkling accolade, … Read more

Strictly’s Bill Bailey focuses on the Glitterball trophy after Tier 3 freezes plans for one-man show

As London moves into the dreaded Tier 3, Bill Bailey finds himself cancelling a slew of stage dates over Christmas and the New Year. But the comedian, 55, is looking on the bright side – fixing his sights firmly on the Glitterball trophy during this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing finale. While Bill told The Mirror … Read more

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is getting the glitterball out again for a Christmas knees-up

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is talking about natural highs and that feeling when you think you hate exercise, but actually drag your body out on a run and find — surprise! — that you almost enjoy it. Except she’s not talking about sporting matters, not really. She’s talking about Christmas, and the astonishing mood-enhancing magical power of… … Read more