Strictly Come Dancing's Ian Waite has said that he would "probably" return to the show full-time if asked.
The professional dancer, who is taking part in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief, told Digital Spy that he currently loves "being connected" with the programme.
Waite last starred in the seventh series of the BBC One show when he partnered athlete Jade Johnson.
However, he is a part of the Strictly Showdancers and regularly features on BBC Two's spin-off programme It Takes Two with former dance partner Zoe Ball.
Speaking to DS, Waite said of a possible return to the main show: "Well, you know what, I absolutely love the show, and obviously I've been on It Takes Two for the last four years.
"And it's always really lovely to come back and do the specials - yes, you know what, if they asked me, I'd probably say yes.
The professional dancer, who is taking part in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief, told Digital Spy that he currently loves "being connected" with the programme.
Waite last starred in the seventh series of the BBC One show when he partnered athlete Jade Johnson.
However, he is a part of the Strictly Showdancers and regularly features on BBC Two's spin-off programme It Takes Two with former dance partner Zoe Ball.
Speaking to DS, Waite said of a possible return to the main show: "Well, you know what, I absolutely love the show, and obviously I've been on It Takes Two for the last four years.
"And it's always really lovely to come back and do the specials - yes, you know what, if they asked me, I'd probably say yes.
- 3/4/2015
- Digital Spy
Ricky Whittle has spoken about his injury problems during this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The Hollyoaks actor, who came second in the BBC One dance contest, said that he nearly had to pull out of the programme. "I didn't want them to pull me off the show, like Jade Johnson, even though I was in agony for most of it," he told AOL. "At first the pain was very mild, it came and went and at the time of the medicals at the start of the show, it was barely there at all. I just thought it was a tiny strain or something (more)...
- 12/23/2009
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Ricky Whittle has spoken about his injury problems during this year's Strictly Come Dancing The Hollyoaks actor, who came second in the BBC One dance contest, said that he nearly had to pull out of the programme. "I didn't want them to pull me off the show, like Jade Johnson, even though I was in agony for most of it," he told AOL. "At first the pain was very mild, it came and went and at the time of the medicals at the start of the show, it was barely there at all. I just thought it was a tiny strain or something (more)...
- 12/23/2009
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
This weekend's Strictly Come Dancing semi-final will not feature a dance-off. The judges' scores will be added to the public vote as usual, but the two couples with the highest overall score will reach the final without either having to compete in an additional dance. It has been suggested that the change has been introduced because Jade Johnson's withdrawal has left one fewer couple in the semi-final compared to previous years. It has also been claimed that the axing of the additional dance could benefit sports presenter Chris Hollins and partner Ola Jordan. A source (more)...
- 12/8/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Jade Johnson has said that she has been "overwhelmed" by the response to her withdrawal from Strictly Come Dancing. The Olympic athlete was forced to pull out of the ballroom show this Saturday due to a grade two tear to a knee ligament. Johnson got the injury during rehearsals for her tango in week nine. Speaking about the public's response, the long-jumper told It Takes Two: "I have honestly been overwhelmed with how much support we have had. People say that all the time, but honestly when I first started the show I told Ian [Waite, professional (more)...
- 11/24/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Olympic Athlete Jade Johnson has been forced to quit BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, after sustaining a leg injury last week. Jade decided to leave the show over worries that the torn ligament would cause her problems in her sports career.
“I am so, so upset that I am not able to dance tonight. It just makes me see what a wonderful time I’ve had and how much I’m going to miss it,” she said.
“It’s very emotional. Just sitting here is really hard for me. It’s quite sore but it’s fine,” added Jade about her crocked
knee.
A BBC1 insider told The Daily Star: “Jade was really upset. She left it until the last moment to make her decision but she had to think about her career – there was no way she could risk any long-term damage to her knee.”...
“I am so, so upset that I am not able to dance tonight. It just makes me see what a wonderful time I’ve had and how much I’m going to miss it,” she said.
“It’s very emotional. Just sitting here is really hard for me. It’s quite sore but it’s fine,” added Jade about her crocked
knee.
A BBC1 insider told The Daily Star: “Jade was really upset. She left it until the last moment to make her decision but she had to think about her career – there was no way she could risk any long-term damage to her knee.”...
- 11/22/2009
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Olympic athlete Jade Johnson has been forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing through injury. The long-jumper, who "popped" her knee last Saturday, was unable to perform this weekend and consequently had to leave the competition. Presenters Tess Daly and Bruce Forsyth confirmed to viewers that she was suffering from a "grade two tear" to a knee ligament. Speaking on a Vt, Johnson said: "I'm so, so upset that I can't dance tonight. Right now, it just makes me see what a wonderful time I've had, how much (more)...
- 11/21/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Strictly officials have confirmed that they have made "no decision" yet on Jade Johnson's injury. The Olympic athlete pulled out of last Saturday's show after she "popped" her knee during rehearsals for her tango with Ian Waite. Earlier today, tabloid reports claimed that Johnson would be back this weekend, but the BBC One show's official Twitter feed has (more)...
- 11/18/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Ex-sprinter Roger Black has suggested that Jade Johnson's recent injury on Strictly Come Dancing could spark a move to ban athletes from the show. The former Olympic silver medallist himself competed on Strictly in 2004, six years after his retirement from sport. Black told The Sun that despite serious injuries being "unlikely", he "wouldn't be surprised if UK Athletics clamp down now". (more)...
- 11/18/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Karen Hardy has claimed that fatigue is behind the recent bout of Strictly Come Dancing injuries. Actress Laila Rouass, soap star Ricky Whittle and ex-cricketer Phil Tufnell complained about ailments on last weekend's show, while athlete Jade Johnson was forced to pull out of performing her tango due to a problem with her knee. Hardy, who won the programme in 2006 with Mark Ramprakash, claimed that the celebrities are struggling with the demands placed on them by the BBC One reality show. "A lot of fatigue will be setting in," she told (more)...
- 11/18/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Jade Johnson has said that she was upset to be injured so close to last weekend's Strictly Come Dancing. The athlete told The Mirror that she felt a lot of pain when she sustained the knee injury which forced her and her partner Ian Waite to pull out of Saturday's show. Johnson said: "I'm so upset. It's horrible when you get injured, and so close to the show was just terrible. "It was all going well on Saturday. We'd done the dress run and I was loving the dance. I was really excited. Then as we finished, Ian went to pick me up and I heard a noise I don't ever want (more)...
- 11/18/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Olympic long jumper Jade Johnson was forced to pull out of tonight’s Strictly Come Dancing show due to a new leg injury.
The injury occurred during Jade’s final rehearsal of her Tango routine, she was later advised by doctors not to dance on the BBC show.
Johnson told Claudia Winkleman:
“I heard a loud sound and straight away felt pain,” she said. “I’m panicking a bit. Am I going to be able to start back training for my long jump in January?”...
The injury occurred during Jade’s final rehearsal of her Tango routine, she was later advised by doctors not to dance on the BBC show.
Johnson told Claudia Winkleman:
“I heard a loud sound and straight away felt pain,” she said. “I’m panicking a bit. Am I going to be able to start back training for my long jump in January?”...
- 11/14/2009
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Jade Johnson pulled out of tonight's episode of Strictly Come Dancing after suffering a leg injury. The Olympic long-jumper was ordered by doctors to not perform her tango with professional partner Ian Waite after damaging her knee during the final rehearsal. Johnson and Waite were interviewed by Claudia Winkleman on the show and explained that the athlete's knee had "popped" during the finale of the routine. (more)...
- 11/14/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Ian Waite has admitted that he has started to think about reaching the Strictly final with Jade Johnson. The professional dancer, who finished second in the 2004 series with Denise Lewis, said that he was optimistic about their chances in the competition. "Actually, I do want to come out of the closet. I want to tell everybody that we want to be in the final," he told It Takes Two. "I think because we have put all this work in, I think come on." Johnson added: "I'm still looking at it week-by-week. I'm still amazed that I'm still here. I thought I would be out week three or four. (more)...
- 11/12/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's stars have visited the troops at the Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire. Professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff, soap star Ali Bastian and ex-EastEnders actor Ricky Groves made the trip to offer tips to the servicemen, who are taking part in their own competition Soldier Come Dancing. The ballroom dancing contest will raise funds for the charity Ssafa Forces. Celebrities Laila Rouass, Natalie Cassidy, Jade Johnson, Craig Kelly and Chris Hollins also made the trip. "It's a real privilege to be here. It's (more)...
- 11/5/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Jade Johnson and Ian Waite have been rowing about their Strictly Come Dancing jive routine, say reports. According to The Sun, Johnson has struggled to pick up the dance moves and the pair have had "cross words". "Jade is a really strong personality. She's in it to win it and she won't accept second best from herself - or Ian," said an insider. "They are getting very frustrated and Jade is used to picking things up much more quickly than this. There have been a lot of cross (more)...
- 11/4/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jade Johnson has reportedly been losing her temper with her partner Ian Waite, after she struggled to master this week’s dance The Jive.
An insider told The Sun: “Jade is a really strong personality. She’s in it to win it and she won’t accept second best from herself – or Ian. They are getting very frustrated and Jade is used to picking things up much more quickly than this.
“There have been a lot of cross words and everything has got a bit emotional.”
Jade and Ian scored their highest marks last week (35 out of 40), but still ended up in the bottom two.
A source said:
“They are falling out, but they always make up. Everything looks effortless on the dance floor but in reality it’s a long and hard slog. Being a contestant on Strictly is not an easy ride whether you...
An insider told The Sun: “Jade is a really strong personality. She’s in it to win it and she won’t accept second best from herself – or Ian. They are getting very frustrated and Jade is used to picking things up much more quickly than this.
“There have been a lot of cross words and everything has got a bit emotional.”
Jade and Ian scored their highest marks last week (35 out of 40), but still ended up in the bottom two.
A source said:
“They are falling out, but they always make up. Everything looks effortless on the dance floor but in reality it’s a long and hard slog. Being a contestant on Strictly is not an easy ride whether you...
- 11/4/2009
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Jade Johnson and Ian Waite have reportedly been in a minor car crash. The Strictly Come Dancing couple were driving to rehearsals when they were involved in a collision with another car, The Sun claims. "Ian and Jade were quite shaken up," an insider said. "They were saying, 'Oh my God, we've just crashed'. But once they realised it wasn't too serious they were fine (more)...
- 10/31/2009
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancers, Jade Johnson and Ian Waite were involved in a car crash yesterday. The pair were traveling to the rehearsal studios when the two car collision occurred.
A source on the BBC1 show told The Sun: “Ian and Jade were quite shaken up. They were saying, ‘Oh my God, we’ve just crashed.
“But once they realised it wasn’t too serious they were fine and got on with training when they reached the BBC’s Television Centre in west London.
“They think it might have happened when the car went over a boulder in the road.”...
A source on the BBC1 show told The Sun: “Ian and Jade were quite shaken up. They were saying, ‘Oh my God, we’ve just crashed.
“But once they realised it wasn’t too serious they were fine and got on with training when they reached the BBC’s Television Centre in west London.
“They think it might have happened when the car went over a boulder in the road.”...
- 10/31/2009
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Ian Waite and Jade Johnson have promised to "come back fighting" on Strictly Come Dancing. The duo, who ended up in the dance-off last Saturday, said that the experience had made them "less complacent" and "more relaxed". "Things from here on can only be positive. It can be a kick on to motivate us to do better next week," Waite told It Takes Two. "We'll come back fighting. "It's obvious that the competition is closer now. If you're bottom of the leaderboard and a few couples have drawn, you are not that far (more)...
- 10/28/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Jo Wood has claimed that Brendan Cole "deserves a medal" for teaching her to dance on Strictly Come Dancing. The 53-year-old exited the BBC One show on Saturday after ending up in the dance-off with Jade Johnson and Ian Waite. "I can't believe I was in for six weeks. I want to thank everyone who voted for me and Brendan - I was surprised," she told It Takes Two. "I'm sure [Brendan's] really grateful that it's over. Trying to teach me to dance, you deserve a medal!" Speaking about working with Wood, series one winner Cole said: "I had one of the best Strictly (more)...
- 10/27/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Jo Wood has finally left Strictly Come Dancing. Her ex husband will be pleased!
Wood found herself in the bottom two with Olympic athlete Jade Johnson.
Wood and Cole disappointed the judges with their samba and scored only 14. They finished at the bottom of the leaderboard.
After the dance-off, all four judges saved Jade Johnson. However, Alesha Dixon praised Wood for being a “fantastic sport” on the show.
Speaking about her departure, the entrepreneur said: “I’m surprised that I lasted this long. I have enjoyed every second. I am going to go and dance with [Brendan] on his tour.”...
Wood found herself in the bottom two with Olympic athlete Jade Johnson.
Wood and Cole disappointed the judges with their samba and scored only 14. They finished at the bottom of the leaderboard.
After the dance-off, all four judges saved Jade Johnson. However, Alesha Dixon praised Wood for being a “fantastic sport” on the show.
Speaking about her departure, the entrepreneur said: “I’m surprised that I lasted this long. I have enjoyed every second. I am going to go and dance with [Brendan] on his tour.”...
- 10/24/2009
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
The remaining 11 Strictly Come Dancing celebrities took to the dancefloor tonight to perform either a samba or an American smooth. Keep reading to find out what Craig, Alesha, Len and Bruno made of their performances. Here's what the judges had to say:
Jade Johnson and Ian Waite Len: (8) It is a very tough and frustrating dance to get to grips with. But I think you did it marvellously well, Jade. It had good control and lots of rhythm. It was a little bit flat-footed so you lost your balance for parts, but overall - very good. Bruno: (8) Oh Jade, you fierce exotic Amazon. Talk about women on top. You were driving him! I got scared a little bit. Let me tell you, you were showing beautiful things - plenty. You managed to control the fire... Hot! Craig: (8) I thought it was absolutely great. It was full of attitude. Great control...
Jade Johnson and Ian Waite Len: (8) It is a very tough and frustrating dance to get to grips with. But I think you did it marvellously well, Jade. It had good control and lots of rhythm. It was a little bit flat-footed so you lost your balance for parts, but overall - very good. Bruno: (8) Oh Jade, you fierce exotic Amazon. Talk about women on top. You were driving him! I got scared a little bit. Let me tell you, you were showing beautiful things - plenty. You managed to control the fire... Hot! Craig: (8) I thought it was absolutely great. It was full of attitude. Great control...
- 10/24/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Jo Wood has become the sixth celebrity to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing. Wood and Brendan Cole were joined in the bottom two by Olympic athlete Jade Johnson and Ian Waite. Earlier in the evening, Wood and Cole scored only 14 and finished bottom of the leaderboard with their samba. Johnson and Waite fared better, finishing joint third with the same dance and a score of 32. After the dance-off, all four (more)...
- 10/24/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing producers have reportedly banned hairspray backstage. According to The Sun, the rule has been introduced after contestant Jade Johnson accidentally inhaled some fumes before last week's show and began retching. Although she soon recovered, producers decided to ban the product backstage, meaning that the contestants and professional dancers now have to go outside to have their hair styled. "Jade nearly choked and health and safety have banned hairspray backstage," a source said. "But it's ridiculous making them all troop out into the cold." Another insider added: "Things are really tight backstage (more)...
- 10/24/2009
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Alphabeat have revealed that they were flattered when one of their songs was featured on Strictly Come Dancing. Jade Johnson and her professional partner Ian Waite performed a quickstep to 'Fascination' - a Top 10 hit for the Danish group last year - on week three of the celebrity dancing contest. "When something like that happens, you know you're really in the mainstream," group member Anders B told Digital Spy. "I think a year or two ago we'd have thought it was a bit uncool, but now we take it as a compliment. If it's on that show, it means a lot (more)...
- 10/19/2009
- by By Nick Levine
- Digital Spy
Jade Johnson has claimed that Ricky Whittle is the most vain celebrity on Strictly Come Dancing this year. The Olympic long-jumper, who is partnered with Ian Waite, said that the Hollyoaks actor "loves himself". "You're definitely vain, [Ian]. Vincent and Ian are the most vain out of the pro dancers," she told Digital Spy. "Ricky Whittle, definitely [is vain]," said Waite. Johnson added: "I think he loves himself (more)...
- 10/2/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Ian Waite and Jade Johnson have suggested that the BBC launch a late night "raunchy" version of Strictly Come Dancing. The duo, who will be performing a quickstep on Saturday, said that some of the action that occurs off-camera during training warranted its own series. "In the training room, some of the things we talk about and the roads we go down are so not appropriate," Johnson told Digital Spy. "It's totally another show. They should do a later episode because it's a lot more raunchy." Professional dancer Waite added: "In the first week, they've not really shown that much, but just you wait - especially with the men! I saw Rav and Ricky looking at my skimpy (more)...
- 10/2/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing partners Jade Johnson and Ian Waite have revealed that they are struggling with flu this week. The duo, who will perform a quickstep on Saturday's show, admitted that they would be worried if they ended up in the dance-off because of their recent bout of illness. "Imagine trying to a quickstep with a chest infection," Johnson told Digital Spy. "You can't breathe. You're just stood there panting." Professional dancer (more)...
- 10/2/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The second show of Strictly Come Dancing saw the first eight celebrities perform either the Rumba or the Cha Cha Cha. Here's what the judges had to say:
Jade Johnson and Ian Waite Len: (7) "Jade, I had a good look round you tonight. I'm afraid your feet are a little bit flat, but your legs are strong. On occasion your posture is more bent than a politician's expenses! But overall it was fun and enjoyable to watch." Alesha: (7) "This really suits you. You had personality in abundance, I think you did a great job. Occasionally your arms are a bit throwaway, and you need to control them, but you had excellent rhythm. It was an excellent way to start the show." Bruno: (7) "You are fit! Those legs could crack walnuts, I'm jealous. You cranked up your performance, you had a good time, we had a good time. It was...
Jade Johnson and Ian Waite Len: (7) "Jade, I had a good look round you tonight. I'm afraid your feet are a little bit flat, but your legs are strong. On occasion your posture is more bent than a politician's expenses! But overall it was fun and enjoyable to watch." Alesha: (7) "This really suits you. You had personality in abundance, I think you did a great job. Occasionally your arms are a bit throwaway, and you need to control them, but you had excellent rhythm. It was an excellent way to start the show." Bruno: (7) "You are fit! Those legs could crack walnuts, I'm jealous. You cranked up your performance, you had a good time, we had a good time. It was...
- 9/19/2009
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
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