Strictly Come Dancing Final: Stacey Dooley is crowned the WINNER as her partner Kevin Clifton is reduced to tears on his FIFTH final… despite finishing bottom of the leaderboard
- The 31-year-old broadcaster beat out Ashley Roberts, Faye Tozer and Joe Sugg to win the top prize, despite finishing bottom of the leaderboard
- Kevin struggled to hold back tears as he lifted the glitterball trophy, as he was also seen being congratulated by his estranged wife Karen
- The final came after a dramatic series rife with drama and controversy, ranging from Seann and Katya’s ‘kiss’ scandal to claims of ‘bullying’ from actor Danny John-Jules
- Each of the final four couples were tasked with dancing a former routine chosen by the judges, their Showdance and their favourite dance of the series
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Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2018.
The 31-year-old broadcaster took the top prize despite finishing bottom of the leaderboard, with the results also bringing Kevin to tears after this was his fifth time in the final.
Stacey and Kevin beat out Joe Sugg, Ashley Roberts and Faye Tozer to be crowned Strictly champions, in a final which also saw the return of all the eliminated celebrities, including Seann Walsh and Danny John-Jules who left this series also rife with controversy.
Champions! Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2018
Sensational: It came after Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev set the bar high at the beginning of the final, scoring two perfect scores after wowing with an emotional Showdance
Up first were Ashley and Pasha, who were re-performing their Dirty Dancing-inspired Salsa to (I’ve Had The) Time of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes from Movie Week.
The judges explained that there was certainly ‘room for improvement’ in the routine, and after scoring 35 the first time around, they insisted it certainly had the potential for a perfect score.
Once again nailing that famous lift, the dance proved to be a real crowd pleaser, as the Pussycat Doll looked to be having the time of her life on the floor, and the panel gushed that she managed to make the dance even better the second time around.
Emotional: Up first was Ashley and Pasha, who were re-performing their Dirty Dancing-inspired Salsa to (I’ve Had The) Time of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes from Movie Week
Shirley said: ‘When you think something cant get any better you managed to take it to the nxt leve, oyu are fearless you have the most beautiful spirited heart, and thank you for opening our final the way you did it was brilliant.’
Craig added: ‘You managed to take all the notes on board and you made that dance live it was absolutely a-may-zing!’
This led to Ashley and Pasha’s third 40 of the series, as she set the bar extremely high for the other three couples.
Amazing: Again nailing that famous lift, the dance proved to be a real crowd pleaser, as the Pussycat Doll looked to be having the time of her life on the floor, and the panel gushed that she managed to make the dance even better the second time
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Top score: This led to Ashley and Pasha’s third 40 of the series, as she set the bar extremely high for the other three couples
Ashley hoped to continue her good fashion with the legendary Showdance, which took all manner of risks with a contemporary theme – and a revolving stage – to Keeping Your Head Up by Birdy.
The daring dance left Shirley utterly stunned as she remained standing throughout her critique, and led to the duo’s second 40 of the night.
She gushed: ‘The thing is we already you know you are a great dancer, but you have stretched yourself beyond limits, you have brought to this show, a life, a style and I am truly grateful to you.’
Craig added: ‘I had a small problem with your right two darling then I decided to get over myself!’
Determined: Ashley hoped to continue her good fashion with the legendary Showdance, which took all manner of risks with a contemporary theme – and a revolving stage – to Keeping Your Head Up by Birdy
Riding high: The daring dance left Shirley utterly stunned as she remained standing throughout her critique, and led to the duo’s second 40 of the night
As Ashley rushed back up to the balcony to find out her score, she needed a brief bit of help from Claudia, who quickly rubbed lipstick away from her teeth.
It then came down the pair’s favourite dance of the series, and for that Ashley and Pasha chose their hilarious troll-themed Charleston to Don Lang’s Witch Doctor.
Looking back on her time in the show, the comedic routine once again wowed, and with their third 40 earned them a full house.
Bruno said: ‘Another showstopper they keep coming tonight it really is a feast for the senses everyone has done an incredible job and they keep getting better, and what I love about you is that you keep raising the bar, you always deliver I love you watching you dance I love it!’
Craig added: ‘I love seeing your little belly there, I’m just gonna say I wish I could dance like you.’
Too funny: It then came down the pair’s favourite dance of the series, and for that Ashley and Pasha chose their hilarious troll-themed Charleston to Don Lang’s Witch Doctor
Clean sweep: Looking back on her time in the show, the comedic routine once again wowed, and with their third 40 earned them a full house
Next was Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, and they were tasked with re-dancing the Foxtrot to High Ho Silver Lining by Jeff Beck.
Across the board the judges praised the broadcaster’s improvement throughout the competition – with particular focus on her frame – resulting in yet another near-perfect score of 39.
Bruno said: ‘What you have is this ability to bring every character into every dance to vibrant life, apart from your technique which has also improved, you have this ability to inhabit every character, I said watch this girl she’s a contender and you proved me right!’
Craig added: ‘You really have worked on the frame I thought it was absolutely gorgeous, so confident, fantastic.’
Throwback: Next was Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, and they were tasked with re-dancing the Foxtrot to High Ho Silver Lining by Jeff Beck
Great: Across the board the judges praised the broadcaster’s improvement throughout the competition – with particular focus on her frame – resulting in yet another near-perfect score of 39
Following on the pair were performing what Kevin described as his most daring showdance to date, which saw them open with a section trying to dance in unison behind a wall to Jessica Mauboy’s Land Of A Thousand Dancers.
Despite being an incredible medley of their dances across the series, Stacey earned a mixed reception from the panel, with Craig branding it ‘bitty,’ and they earned a score of 36 points.
Bruno also left many fans questioning whether he accidentally swore, as he shouted: ‘I feel like I was back in ready steady go and off you went into a crowd of Hairspray, into a medley of Stacey’s greatest s****!’ before quickly insisting he said ‘hits.’
Craig added: ‘I wasn’t that keen on the dance for me it was a little bit too bitty and there was a lot of just running around, for me it didn’t work I’m sorry.’
Non-stop: Following on the pair were performing what Kevin described as his most daring showdance to date, to Jessica Mauboy’s Land Of A Thousand Dancers
Oops: Bruno also left many fans questioning whether he swore, as he shouted: ‘I feel like I was back in ready steady go and off you went into a crowd of Hairspray, into a medley of Stacey’s greatest s****!’ before quickly insisting he said ‘hits’
And for their last dance of the series, Stacey and Kevin chose to re-perform the Paso Doble to Malagueña by Brian Setzer, which once again scored them 39 points.
The judges praised Kevin for helping transform Stacey into such an amazing dancer, as they praised her journey over 13 weeks.
Darcy said: ‘For a tiny little thing you can be a very fierce lady, there must be some Latin blood in you, commanding it, the drama, I love you in this character, perfect.’
Shirley also said: ‘ Kevin you have done an amazing job with this young lady, from the beginning of the show to the end of the show, you have brought so much joy to so many people and I applaud you both for your journey.’
So amazing: And for their last dance of the series, Stacey and Kevin chose to re-perform the Paso Doble to Malagueña by Brian Setzer, which once again scored them 39 points
Blossomed: The judges praised Kevin for helping transform Stacey into such an amazing dancer, as they praised her journey over 13 weeks
Third to dance was Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice, with the judges tasking them with the Viennese Waltz to It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World by Seal.
Showcasing how far she had come, the Steps singer left the judges utterly spellbound, also earning her third 40 of the series.
Darcy said: ‘Faye you are the best ballroom dancer in the competition and you have just proved that, it’s so unusual to see that emotion and that drama to a Viennese Waltz but that transition from the floor into hold was effortless and that superb fleckle to finish I loved it.’
In a hilarious moment of judges banter, Shirley quoted Bruno’s Week Two comments where he said Faye shouldn’t listen to her on technique, adding: ‘I loved it. I felt you listened to me I felt you worked on the technique.’
Impassioned: Third to dance was Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice, with the judges tasking them with the Viennese Waltz to It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World by Seal
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Jaw-dropping: Showcasing how far she had come, the Steps singer left the judges utterly spellbound, also earning her third 40 of the series
Moving onto the Showdance, Faye and Giovanni went for Old Hollywood with their dance to Lullaby of Broadway, with the opening on a enormous top hat.
Praised for bringing Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to life in the showcase, the pair earned their second 40 of the night.
Darcy said: ‘I love a classic that clean the crisp accents the stylish lines its sophisticated but never forced you have the beautiful quality a true movie star it was a dream routine and it was brilliant.’
Bruno added: ‘HOORAY FOR FAYE! You were the embodiment of all these Hollywood dancing goddesses, all there brought back to life thanks to you!’
Classic: Moving onto the Showdance, Faye and Giovanni went for Old Hollywood with their dance to Lullaby of Broadway, with the opening on a enormous top hat
Big high: Praised for bringing Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to life in the showcase, the pair earned their second 40 of the night
For their last dance of the series, Faye and Giovanni chose to take it back to Halloween Week, as they danced their Couples Choice: Theatre and Jazz to Fever by Peggy Lee.
Even after scoring 39 the first time around, the panel gushed they had once again topped themselves, and also earned their third 40 of the night to finish joint-top with Ashley.
Shirley said: ‘You have blossomed you have bloomed and you have grown, you are outstanding.’
Bruno added: ‘I think everybody can join in with this one, ah-may-zing!’
A-may-zing! For their last dance of the series, Faye and Giovanni chose to take it back to Halloween Week, as they danced their Couples Choice: Theatre and Jazz to Fever by Peggy Lee
Showgirl: Even after scoring 39 the first time around, the panel gushed they had once again topped themselves, and also earned their third 40 of the night to finish joint-top with Ashley
The final couple to dance was Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell, who were looking to improve on a tough semi-final, with a reprisal of their Paso Doble to Pompeii by Bastille.
Showing how far he had come over 13 weeks, the social media star nailed his dramatic knee-walk, as he sported the red hair he vowed to dye if he made it to the final.
The dance saw them also score 39 points, with Darcy saying: ‘What a comeback my gosh the difference is outstanding, the command of the dance that you have now, the focus, just how you held the end, but it was so beautiful.
Come so far: The final couple to dance was Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell, who were looking to improve on a tough semi-final, with a reprisal of their Paso Doble to Pompeii by Bastille
So good: The dance saw them also score 39 points, with Darcy saying: ‘What a comeback my gosh the difference is outstanding, the command of the dance that you have now, the focus, just how you held the end, but it was so beautiful’
‘The use of your body now you are placing the shaping of your arms, you are delivering, you nailed it. You are owning this dance well done.’
Ever the picky judge Craig added: ‘The shaping for me was a little bit forced. It’s only my opinion darling, but what I love about you is your commitment, you have really committed yourself entirely and it is wonderful to see I love that about you.’
And with the last Showdance of the final, Joe and Dianne went from something substantially different, with a rock-inspired dance medley to I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by The Arctic Monkeys.
With Shirley admitting it had led even her to like rock music, Craig added that he ‘really enjoyed it,’ and they earned a final score of 39 – their highest to date.
Darcy added: ‘A modern rocking, the wild beast has been let loose on this dancefloor, I thought you were going to lose control but you didn’t you kept it together, you punched out a great Showdance my goodness!’
Head-banger: And with the last Showdance of the final, Joe and Dianne went from something substantially different, with a rock-inspired dance medley to I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by The Arctic Monkeys
Heart-stopping: With Shirley admitting it had led even her to like rock music, Craig added that he ‘really enjoyed it,’ and they earned a final score of 39 – their highest to date
Dancing fourth meant that with their favourite dance Joe and Dianne were tasked with closing an incredible series of dancing, going right back to Week 2 with their Charleston to Cotton Eye Joe.
Once again the judges praised the light-hearted performance, earning them another 39 points.
Darcy gushed: Joe you are the biggest surprise this series, from a marathon of dance you have just got stronger and stronger, you are a star on this dancefloor.’
Bruno added: ‘Joe the last man standing! Always bright eye bushy tailed full of energy so wonderful to watch, you close this fantastic series with a perfect high.’
Great time: Dancing fourth meant that with their favourite dance Joe and Dianne were tasked with closing an incredible series of dancing, going right back to Week 2 with their Charleston to Cotton Eye Joe
Riding high: Once again the judges praised the light-hearted performance, earning them another 39 points
The final was nothing short of a spectacular affair, as the professional dancers performed an amazing group routine with the four finalists, ahead of taking to the stage for their three dances.
It had only been confirmed beforehand that the couples would each dance a Judges Choice and the Showdance, with their favourite dance remaining a mystery until the big night.
While Strictly is known for never being short of drama, this series seems to have been its most explosive yet, with no shortage of scandals, rumours and behind-the-scenes drama.
Explosive: Of course the most prominent scandal was that of the kiss between Strictly’s Seann Walsh and his married dance partner Katya Jones
Of course the most prominent was the dramatic kiss scandal between Strictly’s Seann Walsh and his married dance partner Katya Jones, when the pair were spotted sharing a kiss on a night out.
The snaps came out just hours after Seann’s then-girlfriend of five years Rebecca Humphries was seen emotionally cheering him on in the audience, when the dancing duo wowed with a Matrix-theme Paso Doble.
Sadly the good times were short-lived after the snaps showing Seann and Katya’s kiss were published, as it was also revealed the exchange in question took place on Rebecca’s birthday (October 3rd).
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Brutal: After Seann and Katya were seen sharing a kiss on a night out (left) the comic was dumped by his girlfriend Rebecca Humphries (right) in a scathing Twitter statement
The actress proceeded to dump Seann in an extremely public Twitter statement, in which she accused him of ‘inappropriate’ and ‘hurtful’ behaviour, as well as admitting he called her a ‘psycho/nuts/mental.’
Meanwhile Seann and Katya both issued grovelling social media apologies, and also appeared on It Takes Two to set the record straight, with Katya insisting her marriage to Neil was ‘absolutely fine.’
The duo weren’t voted off Strictly until three weeks later, but rumours have circulated for weeks since that the Katya and Neil’s marriage has suffered thanks to the kiss, while Seann has been cashing in on the uproar by branding himself Britain’s ‘most hated comedian.’
The comic was also banned from next year’s Strictly tour, and Seann and Katya have also since been axed.
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Ok? Katya has insisted that she and husband Neil are ‘absolutely fine,’ and she and Seann were eliminated from the competition three weeks later
Also prominent in the Strictly news was Danny John-Jules and his professional partner Amy Dowden, following allegations that he ‘bullied’ the Welsh dancer.
Sources claimed that Danny was given ‘a final warning’ for ‘repeatedly shouting and swearing’ at Amy, although she was quick to dismiss the claims as a minor disagreement, while Danny later claimed he was ‘the victim of a vendetta.’
Regardless the following week the couple were eliminated despite being serious contenders to go all the way in previous shows, and Danny refused to appear on It Takes Two for an exit interview meaning Amy had to appear solo.
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Nasty: Also prominent in the Strictly news was Danny John-Jules and his professional partner Amy Dowden, following allegations that he ‘bullied’ the Welsh dancer
Rows: Sources claimed that Danny was given ‘a final warning’ for ‘repeatedly shouting and swearing’ at Amy, although she was quick to dismiss the claims as a minor disagreement
They’re done: Regardless the following week the couple were eliminated despite being serious contenders to go all the way in previous show, and Danny reportedly launched a furious tirade at the judges and audience
It was also reported that Danny launched a ‘furious tirade’ at the judges and audience after the results show finished filming, with Danny allegedly declaring ‘I should have won’, and calling the judges ‘imbeciles’
There were also reports that Danny would not appear in the show’s grand final, but the Red Dwarf star was seen reuniting with the cast for rehearsals in a social media snap.
And two of this year’s finalists – Ashley and Faye – have also been under fire from fans, who accused them of having an advantage thanks to previous dance experience.
The two stars have stormed through the competition with consistently high scores, and both have earned the perfect score of 40 points twice.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2018 – THE SCANDALS
Bad: Seann and Katya sparked an uproar when they were photographed sharing a kiss together on a night out
SEANN WALSH AND KATYA JONES’ KISS
Seann and Katya sparked an uproar when they were photographed sharing a kiss together on a night out.
The comedian had been dating actress Rebecca Humphries, and Katya was married to fellow Strictly pro Neil Jones.
Rebecca proceeded to dump her now-ex in a scathing Twitter statement, while Katya insisted she and Neil were ‘absolutely fine’ in a grovelling apology.
The duo continued to compete on Strictly for a further three weeks, before being eliminated during Halloween.
Nasty: Actor Danny John-Jules found himself at the centre of reports that he bullied his professional partner Amy Dowden
DANNY JOHN-JULES AND AMY DOWDEN ‘BULLYING’
Actor Danny John-Jules found himself at the centre of reports that he bullied his professional partner Amy Dowden during rehearsals, with sources claiming he was given ‘a final warning’ for ‘repeatedly shouting and swearing’ at the Welsh pro.
The fallout led the couple being eliminated the following week, despite Danny previously being branded a frontrunner.
Too much skill: Faye Tozer (above) and Ashley Roberts have come under fire for having too much dance experience
ASHLEY ROBERTS AND FAYE TOZER’S ‘DANCE EXPERIENCE’
Both singers Ashley and Faye were accused of having an advantage over the other celebrity contestants, thanks to their previous experience in dancing.
The two stars have stormed through the competition with consistently high scores, but Ashley has landed in the dance-off three times.
Ashley has defended her previous dance skills on more than one occasion, while Faye was revealed to be trained
It also seems to have affected her support in the competition, as despite being one of the best celebrity dancers, Ashley has been in the dance-off three times.
Meanwhile Faye has also come under fire for her previous dance skills, but has also managed to make it to the final.
The Steps star was also revealed to be trained in twelve types of dances, according to a copy of her CV.
FAYE TOZER AND GIOVANNI PERNICE’S COSY LUNCH DISPLAY
Faye and Giovanni also set tongues wagging when they were pictured enjoying a low-key lunch together, with the Italian dancer seen to be caressing her face through the window.
The pair’s close bond was apparent, and Faye’s husband Michael Smith poked fun at the rumours with a playful social media snap of food on his face.
STACEY DOOLEY AND KEVIN CLIFTON’S FRIENDSHIP
Broadcaster Stacey Dooley and her pro partner Kevin Clifton were tipped as the favourite to win ahead of the final, after winning over viewers with her incredible routines.
Sparks fly: Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell have also been at the centre of romance rumours
However it has since been reported that Stacey’s boyfriend Sam Tucknott is ‘insanely jealous’ of their close friendship, despite her reassurance there is nothing going on, according to sources.
Stacey has since posted defiant social media snaps of her cosying up to her man, while he has been cheering her on at every live show.
JOE SUGG AND DIANNE BUSWELL ROMANCE RUMOURS
Since they were partnered up, social media star Joe Sugg and his partner Dianne Buswell have been at the centre of endless dating rumours, after it was first reported they were seen kissing.
This came after Dianne’s split from Emmerdale star Anthony Quinlan in October.
While the pair are yet to confirm they are dating, they have also remained coy on the claims in recent interviews.
VICK HOPE AND GRAZIANO DI PRIMA’S ELIMINATION
Coming into the competition, Capital Radio DJ Vick Hope was tipped as a potential frontrunner, but instead the presenter was the 4th to be voted off.
In the ensuing days, Vick appeared to hit out at the show’s head judge Shirley Ballas, claiming that the ballroom expert was rude to her and claimed that the panel spoke to producers before making their final decision between her and comedian Seann Walsh in the dance-off.
It has since been reported that Vick has been ‘banned’ from future BBC shows for her comments, with sources saying her words were ‘pretty stupid.’ A representative for Vick denied the claims to MailOnline.
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Too good? And two of this year’s finalists – Ashley and Faye – have also been under fire from fans, who accused them of having an advantage thanks to previous dance experience
Sensational: Ashley has come under fire for her incredible routines and consistently high scores, and has even scored the top score of 40 twice
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Controversial: Despite her strong performance, support for Ashley in particular has waned, with the American songstress falling in the dance-off three times
Ashley has defended her previous dance skills on more than one occasion, as she said that the kind of dancing she did as a member of the Pussycat Dolls was not the same as Ballroom or Latin.
It also seems to have affected her support in the competition, as despite being one of the best celebrity dancers, Ashley has been in the dance-off three times.
Meanwhile Faye has also come under fire for her previous dance skills, but has also managed to make it to the final.
The Steps star was also revealed to be trained in a whopping twelve types of dances, in a copy of her CV.
Cosy: Faye and Giovanni also set tongues wagging when they were pictured enjoying a low-key lunch together, though the married Steps star has since laughed off the rumours
Faye and Giovanni also set tongues wagging when they were pictured enjoying a low-key lunch together, with the Italian dancer seen to be caressing her face through the window.
The pair’s close bond was apparent, and Faye’s husband Michael Smith poked fun at the rumours with a playful social media snap of food on his face.
And the songstress did go onto admit that her marriage was put under strain by constantly being away to train with Giovanni, as she laughed off anything more surrounding her lunch with the Italian dancer.
Speaking about her home life, the star admitted that it’s ‘tough being away from home’ but that communication is key.
She went on: ‘It’s always tricky being away from home. You just have to keep your head above water.
Just good friends? And despite being the favourite to win, Stacey Dooley and her dance partner Kevin Clifton have also been at the centre of much speculation, amid claims her boyfriend Sam Tucknott was ‘insanely jealous’ of their friendship
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And despite being the favourite to win, Stacey Dooley and her dance partner Kevin Clifton have also been at the centre of much speculation, amid claims her boyfriend Sam Tucknott was ‘insanely jealous’ of their friendship, according to sources.
Stacey has since posted defiant social media snaps of her cosying up to her man to dismiss the rumours, while he has been cheering her on at every live show this series.
Fans were also keeping a watchful eye on Kevin and his estranged wife Karen – who is also a dancer on the show – after the pair announced their split in March.
Together? Since they were partnered up, social media star Joe Sugg and his partner Dianne Buswell have been at the centre of endless dating rumours, after it was first reported they were seen kissing
For the majority of the series they have seemed to be on good terms, although it had been reported that Kevin was planning to quit the show following this series, due to backstage tensions with his former spouse.
However a representative for Karen dismissed these claims to MailOnline, and Kevin similarly denied the rumours in response to a fan on Twitter.
Since they were partnered up, social media star Joe Sugg and his partner Dianne Buswell have been at the centre of endless dating rumours, after it was first reported they were seen kissing.
This came after Dianne’s split from Emmerdale star Anthony Quinlan in October.
While the pair are yet to confirm they are dating, they have also remained coy on the claims in recent interviews.
Sizzling: While the pair are yet to confirm they are dating, they have also remained coy on the claims in recent interviews, especially after they were grilled about their almost-kisses in recent dances
Capital FM DJ Vick Hope has also found herself at the centre of much controversy, after she was the fourth celebrity to be eliminated alongside pro partner Graziano Di Prima.
In the ensuing days, Vick appeared to hit out at the show’s head judge Shirley Ballas, claiming that the ballroom expert was rude to her and claimed that the panel spoke to producers before making their final decision between her and comedian Seann Walsh in the dance-off.
She said on her breakfast radio show: ‘We had to have a dance off as well – it was very strange – so after the dance off, then the judges have to give their decisions but there was a bit of a conflab with some producers and then they gave their decisions.
‘And it was just stunned silence in the studio, it was a really weird atmosphere.’
It has since been reported that Vick has been ‘banned’ from future BBC shows for her comments, with sources saying her words were ‘pretty stupid.’ A representative for Vick denied the claims to MailOnline.
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