November 22nd 2024.
Erin Boag, a beloved star on the hit show Strictly Come Dancing, recently expressed her desire to return to the BBC program. However, she had one condition that must be met. As a professional dancer, Erin joined the show in 2004 when it first launched. Eight years later, she decided to leave the show. Throughout her ten seasons, she danced with notable stars such as Julian Clary, Rory Bremner, and Ricky Groves from EastEnders. Despite her efforts, Erin never won the coveted Glitterball Trophy, although she did come in second place with Colin Jackson in 2005.
Although Erin has not appeared on the show since 2012, she revealed that she would love to make a comeback, but not as a professional dancer. Instead, she would like to join the judging panel, which currently consists of Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, and Motsi Mabuse. When asked if she would ever return to Strictly, Erin replied, "Of course, but there are no available roles at the moment. I don't see any of the current judges leaving anytime soon." She also expressed her disappointment in Craig's recent change in behavior, saying that he has become too soft on the contestants. As a fan of Craig's sharp critiques, Erin would love to bring back some of his famous digs and tough love to the judging panel.
If she were to become a judge, Erin promised to be a harsh but fair critic. She believes that in order to improve, contestants need to hear the truth, even if it may be tough to hear. "You have to be cruel to be kind," she explained. However, she also made it clear that she would never intentionally be cruel for the sake of it, as that would just be "vile." Erin believes that Craig is the only judge who truly speaks the truth, and she feels that the show needs more of that honesty. In her opinion, the world has become too proper and contestants need to be prepared for constructive criticism, especially if they don't perform well.
After leaving Strictly, Erin found love and became engaged to business consultant Peter O'Dowd on Christmas Eve in 2007. The couple met through Erin's co-star on the show, Camilla Dallerup. They now have a ten-year-old son named Ewan, and Anton du Beke, Erin's professional dancing partner, is the child's godfather. Even though she is no longer on Strictly, Erin and Anton still perform together on UK tours, such as Showtime in 2022 and From Broadway to Hollywood in 2018. Erin also teaches dance classes in various locations, including Kingston and Burnham, and helps couples prepare for their first dance at their weddings.
Meanwhile, the 22nd season of Strictly Come Dancing is currently in full swing, with seven remaining couples competing for the Glitter Ball Trophy. This season features stars like Chris McCausland and Tasha Ghouri, who are all hoping to be crowned the champions. Don't forget to tune in to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday at 7:05pm to catch all the action live. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, make sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you!
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