Ali Bastian

Video Download Video Download In a shock result, Ali Bastian and partner Brian Fortuna have failed to make it into the Strictly Come Dancing final - despite getting perfect tens from all five judges. The Bill actress and partner Brian Fortuna scored 50 out of 50 for their American Smooth but were voted last by the public. Instead Ricky Whittle will face unlikely finalist Chris Hollins in next week's final. It came just a day after the pair - who have been romantically linked - were spotted rowing after Brian had praised fellow dancer Ola Jordan, saying they had 'a bond'. Either way their ... Read Full Story

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

In a shock result, Ali Bastian and partner Brian Fortuna have failed to make it into the Strictly Come Dancing final. 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