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Strictly Come Dancing by Bruce Forsyth Bruce Forsyth Admits That 'Loneliness' Drove Him to Leave Strictly Come Dancing Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Strictly Come Dancing by Bruce Forsyth Bruce Forsyth admits that 'loneliness' drove him to leave Strictly Come Dancing. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. But the 87-year-old entertainer has revealed he did not leave Strictly to shuffle off into retirement – it was but because he was lonely. He said yesterday: “Retire? Me, retire? I don’t want to give up. I’m going to keep going as long as people want me and nothing stops me.” Forsyth, whose exit from Strictly was mourned by millions of viewers, said: “I don’t regret it, it was time to go. I never enjoyed it as much as people thought. “The problem for me was that I didn’t get to meet anyone in the show, nor really get to know anyone very well – not even backstage. “And what I actually like is the interaction. It’s what I do. I found Strictly very lonely.” The star, who left Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to fill his twinkle-toed shoes, said: “When I left I knew it was the right time. Leave it at the top. I just didn’t want to do it anymore. “It was the same with The Generation Game. I quit that show when we had 20 million viewers and people couldn’t believe it.” When asked about his Saturday night viewing, the star said: “I’ll record Strictly but I like to take my wife out to dinner on a Saturday night like a normal person. Related articles. 'It’s an awful thing' Bruce Forsyth, 87, quit Strictly after he 'began to feel stale' Strictly fab Claudia Winkleman is up for ‘TV Oscar’ after just 12 weeks on show 'I don’t miss it' Bruce Forsyth claims Strictly was never what he thought it'd be. The problem for me was that I didn’t get to meet anyone in the show, nor really get to know anyone very well – not even backstage. And what I actually like is the interaction. It’s what I do. I found Strictly very lonely. Bruce Forsyth. “I don’t watch The X Factor. It’s not for me. It’s a singer, then a singer and then another singer and in between another singer. “What really gets me is all these flashing lights. “It’s so American. They do it on The X Factor and they’ve started doing it on Strictly. It’s just awful.” Forsyth, perhaps surprisingly, prefers watching Prime Minister’s Questions. He said: “I never miss it. It’s getting better and better at the moment as everything starts to hot up. I particularly love it when David Cameron and Ed Miliband start laying into each other. It’s actually a great show!” Instead of putting his feet up, Forsyth said he wants to do more variety: “I like to be more loose, more myself, I like to have a bit of fun.” After 10 years, he is returning to the London Palladium next month for a two-hour show of singing, dancing and jokes. He said: “The only other ambition I have left is to be cast in a really great film. I’d love to have been in one of the Harry Potter movies. “I’d love a greater character part, I’ve got that left in me. But if that doesn’t happen I’m not complaining. I count myself as incredibly lucky. I’ve had a great life.” Sir Bruce Forsyth's Biography. Sir Bruce Forsyth was involved in light entertainment for over sixty years. Bruce Joseph Forsyth-Johnson (to give 'Brucie' his full name) was born on 22 February 1928 in Edmonton, London. Bruce had been evacuated at the start of World War II but returned to London after just three days as he was so homesick. He started his stage career as 'Boy Bruce - The Mighty Atom' - as far back as 1942. Bruce Forsyth's first television performance was Music Hall in 1954. Forsyth's television highlights over the years included Sunday Night at the London Palladium, Bruce Forsyth's Big Night Out, and Bruce's Price is Right. His most notable role, however, was as host of The Generation Game which he started in 1971 and completed seven series - with his catchphrases "nice to see you, to see you nice" and "didn't he do well?". Bruce Forsyth had two stints on The Generation Game - one in the seventies and one in the nineties. In 2007 it was announced that UKTV Gold were to transmit a new show The Generation Game: Then Again, hosted by Bruce Forsyth, which would combine archive footage from the Generation Game with new challenges. Penny Forsyth, an ex-wife of Bruce Forsyth, told the BBC about how she was immediately attracted to him: "I saw this name, Bruce Forsyth, and suddenly there were green flashing lights in front of my eyes and I knew this was the man I was going to marry." Penny and Bruce became a singing and dancing double act, before Penny fell pregnant with the first of their three daughters. One side-effect of the Generation Game was one of Bruce's marriages - to Anthea Redfern - although their marriage dissolved in 1982. After their divorce, Bruce married former Miss World, Wilnelia Merced. Bruce Forsyth reprised his role as host of The Generation Game from 1990 to 1995. His popularity in Strictly Come Dancing led to Bruce Forsyth winning his first National TV Awards nomination in 2004. Bruce Forsyth was awarded the OBE in 1998 and the CBE in 2006. In 2008, Bruce Forsyth received Bafta's highest accolade, the Academy Fellowship. In 2010 the BBC announced that Bruce Forsyth would not host Strictly Come Dancing's Sunday results show, which would be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman instead. In January 2011 Bruce Forsyth was presented with a special recognition award at the National Television Awards. In 2011, Bruce Forsyth was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours. In 2014, it was announced that after 11 series of Strictly Come Dancing, Sir Bruce Forsyth was stepping down as a presenter of the show, however he would continue to present the Strictly Christmas Special, and the Strictly Children in Need Special. In October 2015, Sir Bruce had a fall and tests revealed that he had two aneurysms. His treatment for these was successful but his recovery was slow and in 2016, his wife Wilnelia revealed that Sir Bruce had problems moving and got tired. At the end of February 2017, Sir Bruce Forsyth entered intensive care after developing a severe chest infection. Sir Bruce Forsyth died on 18 August 2017, aged 89. Trivia The day after he passed away the BBC published an article Sir Bruce Forsyth: 8 little-known facts about his career. Strictly Come Dancing: How will Bruce Forsyth be honoured on the BBC show? When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sir Bruce Forsyth takes on McFly after Harry Judd wins Strictly. Sir Bruce Forsyth’s family have announced that the presenter died Friday afternoon after losing a battle with pneumonia. In an official statement, the family confirmed that they had been with him in his final hours and asked the world to give them peace and quiet while they mourn. Hundreds of entertainers and TV personalities have already publicly paid tribute to the legendary presenter. Strictly presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly expressed their sorrow over his passing and praised the “gentleman and true legend”. Related articles. Winkleman posted on Twitter: "He was the King of TV, the Prince of performers and the most generous of people. all toe-tapping twinkle, all kindness, all love. " In a follow-up tweet, she added: "The Bruce you saw really was the man he was. We'll miss him so much." Tess Daly meanwhile said: "From the moment we met, Bruce and I did nothing but laugh our way through a decade of working together on Strictly Come Dancing." "I will never forget his generosity, his brilliant sense of humour and his drive to entertain the audiences he so loved.” The BBC paid tribute to Bruce Forsyth after his 75-year-long career. How will Strictly Come Dancing pay tribute to Bruce Forsyth? After an incredible decade of presenting the show, Sir Bruce’s age unfortunately caught up with him in 2014 when he decided to step down. He was the King of TV, the Prince of performers and the most generous of people Claudia Winkleman, Strictly Come Dancing host. The 15th edition of the popular dancing show is now set to return to BBC One next month on September 22. Following the announcement of his death today, the Strictly team posted on Twitter: “The whole Strictly team is devastated to hear of the passing of Sir Bruce Forsyth. Bye Brucie you're our favourite” The heartfelt message was accompanied by a picture of Sir Bruce outlined on a starry night sky, with the caption: “Farewell to the Star of Saturday night”. ANTON DU BEKE TWITTER. Strictly dancer Anton Du Beke paid tribute to his friend.
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