Strictly sleazy! A pelvis-thrusting footballer, far too much cleavage on display, a knicker-flashing Nancy and threats to sue one of the judges

• Nancy Dell'Olio prepared to contact lawyers over Alesha Dixon's comments
• 'It's like a Christmas tree without the lights' says booted off celebrity

By Sara Nathan

Last updated at 12:11 PM on 2nd November 2011

Nancy Dell-Olio is seeking the advice of lawyers as she is looking for an apology for comments made about her on the BBC show

You might have thought you’d heard the last of Nancy Dell’Olio for a while after she was voted off Strictly Come Dancing.

But given her feisty reputation, she was never likely to go quietly.

She has launched a war of words with Alesha Dixon after the judge described her final performance as ‘unfeminine’.

Yesterday Miss Dell’Olio hit back by calling her ‘vulgar’.

And she has told friends she is prepared to contact lawyers in an effort to get an official apology from Miss Dixon and the BBC.

It comes after this year’s series was blighted by accusations of producers introducing ever more revealing costumes and vulgar routines in an attempt to chase ratings.

The BBC has received more than 300 complaints about ex-footballer Robbie Savage’s ‘Michael Jackson-style’ hip thrusts on Saturday’s show, which he directed at judge Craig Revel Horwood.

Many viewers have also complained about the plunging necklines and exposed flesh shown by contestants including One Show presenter Alex Jones, 34, and Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey, 23.

Miss Healey broke down in tears after her low-cut gown slipped when she lost her footing while dancing the tango with partner Pasha Kovalev.

And producers have been criticised for introducing a new camera which focuses on the contestants’ cleavages as they descend or mount the set’s stairs.

Miss Dell’Olio, 50, was widely mocked by the judges for her rumba with Anton Du Beke on this weekend’s Halloween special, in which she wore a revealing white and silver dress and flashed her underwear as she clambered out of a sequined coffin.

Nancy Dell'Olio and Anton Du Beke (left) toppled out of Strictly Come Dancing - and judge Alesha Dixon ripped their performance to shreds

Miss Dixon, 33, a former winner of the show, said of the performance: ‘Nancy, I think you are a sexy woman and you know how to work it but I have to be honest – you are a walking disaster.

‘Your legs are so far apart and that’s not very feminine. You both should have stayed in the coffin!’

On BBC Breakfast yesterday, Miss Dell’Olio said the show had been left bare without her, adding: ‘It’s like a Christmas tree without the lights.’

And referring to Miss Dixon, the only female judge on the Strictly panel, she said: ‘Some of the comments, especially when something comes from a woman to another woman, she has to think about it.

‘She was not elegant, she was a little bit vulgar. There is a fine line between entertainment and then unnecessary comments.’

Host Bruce Forsyth consoles Chelsee Healey left in tears after her dress breaks during her routine

Presenter Sian Williams then interjected: ‘Alesha did say you are very sexy…’ to which Miss Dell’Olio retorted: ‘Well everyone knows that, it’s quite evident.’

But she admitted: ‘If you do a show like this you can’t take anything personally, you have to take a risk for entertainment.’

Seemingly joking, she added: ‘I don’t think it was personal otherwise they would be having legal action immediately from my lawyers.’

Robbie Savage performed odd pelvic-thrusting on the show, much like Michael Jackson use to do

However last night a close friend told the Daily Mail: ‘Nancy was really hurt by Alesha’s comments.

‘The way she looks is, of course, a massive part of her personality.

‘She doesn’t mind her dancing being criticised, but she took Alesha’s remarks about her legs as a massive slap in the face.

'She felt it was really nasty to be trashed in front of millions of viewers and she wants an apology – and she’s talking to lawyers to find out the best way to get one.’

The friend added: ‘Anton is also appalled.’

Miss Dell’Olio had already been ogled by head judge Len Goodman when she danced the salsa in an earlier show, when he told her: ‘The most exciting part was when I took a crafty look up your skirt.’

Miss Dell’Olio’s spokesman said last night: ‘Nancy is now looking at her options as to how to get an apology from Alesha and the BBC.’

Yesterday Savage also hit back at criticism of his routine, writing on Twitter: ‘So some people thought it was inappropriate to do a Michael Jackson move at 7pm on a Saturday night to one of his songs! Why?’

Last night a BBC spokesman said: ‘The judges always look to give constructive criticism and this is often delivered with humour given that Strictly is an entertainment show. Alesha’s comments were not meant to cause any offence.’

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Strictly Come Dancing's Nancy Dell'Olio says goodbye after weeks at the bottom of the scoreboard

End of the line for Nancy: Strictly Come Dancing's 'walking disaster' says goodbye after weeks at the bottom of the scoreboard

By Kirsty Mccormack

Last updated at 8:35 PM on 30th October 2011




She may have risen from the dead last night, but Nancy Dell'Olio was still feeling gloomy as she was voted off the Strictly Come Dancing floor tonight.

The Italian businesswoman became the fourth contestant to leave the reality show after she failed to wow the judges and the public with her attempt at dancing the Rumba.

The 50-year-old and her dance partner, Anton du Beke, found themselves at the bottom of the scoreboard yet again after receiving just 14 points and it seemed that their luck finally ran out.

Going, going, gone: Nancy Dell'Olio and Anton du Beke were the fourth couple to be kicked off of Strictly Come Dancing tonight

Nancy had been clinging on to a place in the BBC1 dance contest despite constant criticism from the panel and it seemed that last night's Halloween special was her last chance to impress the four judges.

But she wasn't holding any grudges following the news that she would no longer be taking to the dance floor.

Gutted: The Italian-American looked disappointed once she realised that she was going home

Comforting each other: The pair immediately hugged one another and Nancy mumbled something to Anton

When asked what she would miss about her Strictly experience, Nancy said: 'Let me think about it...I will miss many moments, of course. It has been such a full on experience.


'I am going to go back to the rest of my life, but of course I'm going to miss a lot of it. I've had a lot of fun, it's been an incredible experience.'

'Going to miss you': Anton told the star that he had really enjoyed dancing with her on the competition

And it seems that although she may not be dancing for the public every weekend now, the brunette is still going to continue practicing her footwork.

'It has given to me quite a lot, meeting incredible people, and learning dancing ... partly!' she said.

Goodbye: Nancy hugged her dance partner as they realised their fate and was comforted by host Tess Daly

'I'm definitely going to keep dancing, because it is fantastic exercise, not only physically but for the mind, for everything, so I definitely will.'

Although the judges won't miss watching Nancy's two left feet, someone who admitted they were genuinely upset about her departure was her partner, Anton.

Head-to-head: The dancing couple were up against boxer Audley Harrison and his professional partner Natalie Lowe

'What a night this has turned out to be,' he said after learning the result.

'I tell you what I'm going to miss the most. I'm just going to miss Nancy,' he added.

But to let the star know that he meant it, he turned to her and said: 'I'm going to miss you. You are a superstar. You are absolutely lovely. I have had the most lovely time.'

Last night the property lawyer and former girlfriend of one-time England soccer manager Sven-Goran Eriksson thought that climbing out of a silver sparkly coffin would add glamour to her dodgy performance but it seemed this was just another factor for the judges to mock.

Risen from the dead: The 50-year-old chose to begin her routine in a coffin as she danced to Dusty Springfield's Spooky

Pompous professional, Craig Revel Horwood, told her: 'The moment you stepped out of that sarcophagus was the moment it went horribly wrong.'

However Len Goodman described the pair's dance to Dusty Springfield's Spooky as having 'moments of Mills and Boon, and moments of meals on wheels.'

Keeping in with the Halloween theme, Nancy wore a white and silver spiderweb dress and looked worn out after finishing the routine.

But Alesha Dixon still thought she looked great telling her: 'Nancy, I think you're a sexy woman and you know how to work it but I have to be honest, you are a walking disaster.'

'And the lift, Anton the lift was so unflattering,' she added.

'You both should have stayed in the coffin. But, having said that, I'm sure the viewers at home will love it.'

'Walking disaster': The pair were criticised following their performance on last night's show

However the singer couldn't have been more wrong as when Nancy went head-to-head with boxer Audley Harrison and his partner Natalie Lowe tonight, it was her who was sent packing - coffin and all.

Talking about the sportsman being in the bottom two, Len told host Tess Daly: 'The Jive is tough so I am disappointed, but I had a feeling that he might find himself there tonight, because that dance is all about being compact and sharp.'

As half of the contestants breathed a sigh of relief after discovering that they were safe in the competition, Claudia Winkleman had a word with them.

Speaking to Alex Jones, she asked her how she felt after learning that she was still in the competition to which the TV presenter replied: 'I am delighted. We're having such a great time but I was worried it was going to come to an end.'

Claudia then turned her attention to Chelsee Healey and commented on her wardrobe malfunction the night before.

'I feel a bit daft about it now,' the Waterloo Road star said. 'I was nervous to begin with and when that happened it just really upset me.'

However this may not be the end of Nancy's career on the small screen, as she recently revealed that she is going to land her own TV star.

Speaking on the Graham Norton Show, she told the comedian host that she is 'preparing' for a programme.

'Flat footed': Audley Harrison found himself in the bottom two after the judges told him that the dance wasn't suited to his build

The star - who has already written an autobiography - said: 'My life is quite busy with a few things - I'm writing two books and I am preparing my TV show.'

But when she was asked more about the upcoming show, she was not prepared to give any more details.

'I'm probably doing it, but I am not going to say more,' she added.

During her interview Nancy admitted that she was not the most skilled figure on the dance floor.

'My public says whether I win or not but I probably am not a great dancer,' she told Graham during the show -which is to be shown tonight.

But regardless of her dancing, the public certainly made an effort to tune in last night to watch the celebrities battle it, as the BBC said the show had 'an average audience of 10.2 million viewers, or a 42.7% share.'

The 15 minute peak for the programme at 7.45pm saw a figure of 11.3 million - which the channel were certainly pleased about.

'We are delighted that more and more viewers keep tuning in to watch Strictly Come Dancing,' a BBC spokesman said.


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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

Spookily Come Dancing: 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

Last updated at 12:22 AM on 30th October 2011

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.

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

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.'

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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Nancy Dell'Olio to rise from the dead... or at least up the leaderboard in Strictly Halloween special

By Emily Sheridan

Last updated at 8:26 AM on 29th October 2011



Nancy Dell'Olio has been bottom of the leaderboard every week since Strictly Come Dancing began.

But it looks like the Italian lawyer is preparing to rise from the dead... or at least up the scoreboard as she rehearses for tonight's Halloween special.

The 50-year-old star showed her funny side as she lay in a coffin as she practised her rumba with professional partner Anton Du Beke yesterday.

She's alive! Anton Du Beke lifts the lid off a coffin to find his partner Nancy Dell'Olio very much alive as they rehearse for tonight's Strictly Come Dancing

Spooky stuff: The Italian lawyer didn't appear too freaked out by lying in the wooden box

The pair are hoping their take on the passionate Cuban dance to Dusty Springfield's Spooky will sway the judges.

Her highest score to date has been 20 for her Argentine tango two weeks ago.



Speaking on last night's Graham Norton Show about her time on Strictly, she said: 'I really enjoy it but think I was wise to say no to it in past years. It's a very intense, full-on experience, but I love it.'

Maybe I should close it... Anton looks like he's changed his mind about releasing his 'vampire' partner

But she was honest about her dancing skills: 'I probably am not a great dancer... My public says whether I win or not.'

And she insisted she had a great relationship with Du Beke.

She enthused: 'He has great style and manners and we have a great relationship. We make great TV.'

Meanwhile, also getting the Halloween spirit was ex-footballer Robbie Savage and his partner Ola Jordan.

Where's your long blonde locks? Robbie Savage wears a bald cap and crooked teeth as he practises with Ola Jordan

Savage covers up his famous blonde locks with a bald cap and wears crooked teeth in preparation for their Paso Doble to Michael Jackson's Bad.

And Jason Donovan looks positively devilish as he dons horns

His partner Kristina Rihanoff looks equally evil in a black witches hat after they've spent all week rehearsing the Quickstep to Steve Lawrence's Bewitched.

Strictly Come Dancing airs tonight from 6.30pm on BBC One.

Feeling evil: Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff get into character for their Quickstep to Bewitched

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Strictly's Holly Valance at book launch with boyfriend Nick Candy

That's the wrong kind of tango, Holly! Strictly's Valance takes her tan too far at book launch with boyfriend Nick Candy

By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 2:48 PM on 27th October 2011


To prepare to take to the stage on Strictly Come Dancing, the contestants are forced to slather on the fake tan and make-up to hold up under the strong television lights.

But it seems Holly Valance is liking her Strictly look a bit too much, judging by photos of the Australian actress at a book launch last night.

The 28-year-old actress appeared to have overdone the fake tan, perhaps in preparation for this weekend's live shows, as she posed on the red carpet with her boyfriend Nick Candy.

Taking the Strictly tan a bit too far: Holly Valance looked very orange as she attended a book launch with boyfriend Nick Candy last night

Transformation: Holly looked significantly more tanned than she had the night before

Holly teamed her tangoed skin with an 1980's style skintight leather dress and sky-high heels for the launch of the Candy Brothers' book The Art Of Design at London's Halcyon Gallery

Earlier in the evening, Holly had tweeted: 'So proud and excited to go to my Darling Nick's book launch tonight for Candy & Candy- 'The Art of Design'!! I Love You. #BeyondProud X'

While Holly's glowing hue proved slightly distracting at the launch, the former Neighbours star appeared to have lost a significant amount of weight since starting in Strictly.

Loved-up: Holly posed up with billionaire beau Nick at the launch of his new book The Art Of Design

We're all friends: Holly and Nick also posed up with her Strictly partner Artem Chigvinstev

The actress, who has been wowing the judges with her performances with dance partner Artem Chigvinstev, looked slender in the form-fitting outfit as she posed for photographers.

And it seems her billionaire boyfriend Nick isn't averse to her Strictly costumes and make-up, as Holly revealed recently.

Asked what he thinks of all the glitz and glamour, Holly said: 'Nick did ask if I could bring the wig home, put it that way.

HOLLY

Best of friends: Artem and Nick looked in good spirits at the launch

'Every show he's in the front row, I think he will be there whether I'm in the competition or not.

'He's a little attached and he enjoys himself a little too much!'

Holly and Nick have been putting on a show of unity recently following claims of a budding romance between Holly and Artem.

Slender: Tamara Ecclestone looked fantastic in a form-fitting leopard print dress

Differing styles: While Nancy Dell'Olio wore a minidress which showed off her figure, Lulu covered up in a silver padded jacket

But last night, as well as Holly and Nick putting on a united front, Nick also posed up with Artem - showing there are no hard feelings whatsoever.

Guests at the star-studded party also included Tamara Ecclestone, who looked slender in an animal-print dress, and Holly's Strictly competitor Nancy Dell'Olio, who wore a sleek minidress.

But while Nancy and Holly both showed off their dancing-honed bodies, Lulu decided to cover up in a bizarre padded silver jacket.

Party-goers at the event, including Paul McKenna and Emma Forbes, were treated to Ketel One Vodka Cocktails including the 'Candy Ketel Rose'.

Nick, 38, has been dating Holly since 2009.


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