Ali Bastian

Strictly couple Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna on overcoming her foot injury and those rumours on whether they’ll be taking those sexy dancefloor moves any further. There’s been speculation since day one of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing that Ali Bastian and her dance partner Brian Fortuna have become more than just friends. The chemistry between them was instant but the couple reveal that although they’re each other’s perfect match, the dating won’t start until the competition stops. “I was immediately attracted to Ali, but we have a job to do,” grins Brian, 27, who found fame on America’s Dancing With The Stars. “I ... Read Full Story

The Bill actress Ali Bastian has become the latest contestant to be hit with the Strictly Come Dancing injury jinx. One of the favourites to win the series, Miss Bastian injured her foot on Monday in rehearsal and is now fighting to get fit for Saturday's show. Appearing on Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two yesterday, her professional partner Brian Fortuna said Miss Bastian is in so much pain she is unable to walk. Speaking to Claudia Winkleman, he said: 'She came down on her right foot. She couldn't walk at all. 'We took her to a specialist on Tuesday and immediately he referred ... Read Full Story

The Bill actress Ali Bastian has become the latest contestant to be hit with the Strictly Come Dancing injury jinx. One of the favourites to win the series, Miss Bastian injured her foot on Monday in rehearsal and is now fighting to get fit for Saturday’s show. Appearing on Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two yesterday, her professional partner Brian Fortuna said Miss Bastian is in so much pain she is unable to walk. Speaking to Claudia Winkleman, he said: ‘She came down on her right foot. She couldn’t walk at all. ‘We took her to a specialist on Tuesday and immediately he referred ... Read Full Story

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After watching It Take’s Two tonight it looks like Ali & Brian WILL be performing this Saturday. Ali suffered an injury in training on Monday. However their VT showed rehearsals were back on and Ali was very excited about doing the Charleston! Also dancing the charleston this week is Chris and Ola and Laila and Anton. Dancing the Rock ‘n’ Roll are Natalie and Vincent and Ricky and Natalie. © Alex for Strictly Come Dancing 2009 - All the News & Gossip Series 7 Contestants , 2009. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: week 11 Read Full Story