Dame Arlene Phillips hints at an exciting return to Definitely Come Dancing, a decade after she was booted from the judging panel.
The legendary dancer and choreographer, 81, was one of Strictly's original judges and remained on the panel for four years. Craig Revel Harwood, Bruno Tonioli and Just Goodman.
In 2009, it was announced that Arlene would be removed as judge and replaced by Alesha Dixon. It caused a stir when people accused the BBC of discriminating against older women, which the broadcaster denied.
After 15 years, Arlene could return to The Sun's Pride of Britain Awards on Monday nights in 2024, she said.
He said: “I was filming something today and it's coming out soon and I'm excited.”
Dame Arlene Phillips, 81, has hinted at her exciting return to Strictly Come Dancing a decade after she was booted from the judging panel.
The legendary dancer and choreographer was one of Strictly's original judges and was on the panel for four years alongside Craig Revel Harwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman (pictured in Len, Craig and Arlene 2008).
“It has to do with dancing.”
When asked on the red carpet if there were any definite plans to return, Arlene added: “Maybe a little chat…”
In May, Arlene told the BBC she “never apologized” or gave a reason why she was fired.
Speaking on Elizabeth Day's How to Fail podcast, Arlene said she wasn't given a single reason not to “call her again.”
“I'm not leaving,” Arlene said. “They didn't call me again. And I think there is a big difference. If I had left the show, it would have been my choice.
'In fact, to this day I feel like I wish this had been discussed. I want them to come to me and say, “We're not going to chase you,” and what the reasons are, and then I can correct myself.
Arlene added: “Certainly no one has apologized. We went to two meetings [maybe] After three weeks, but the question is “What can we offer you instead?” Nothing, for whatever reason.
'The truth is, I don't think they thought I was good enough. That's the truth. That's what hurts me the most because I feel like a good judge.'
In 2009, it was announced that Arlene had been removed as a judge and would be replaced by Alesha Dixon (pictured).
After 15 years, Arlene could be making a comeback, The Sun told the 2024 Pride of Britain Awards on Monday night.
When asked on the red carpet if there were any definite plans to return, Arlene added: “Maybe a little chat…”
In May, Arlene told the BBC she had “never apologized” or given a reason for being fired.
“I'm not leaving,” Arlene said. “They didn't call me again. And I think there is a big difference. If I had left the show, it would have been my choice.
'In fact, to this day I feel like I wish this had been discussed. I want them to come to me and say, “We won't chase you,” and what the reasons are, and then I can correct myself.
Arlene added: “Certainly no one has apologized. We went to two meetings [maybe] After three weeks, but the question is “What can we offer you instead?” Nothing, for whatever reason.
'The truth is, I don't think they thought I was good enough. That's the truth. That's what hurts me the most because I feel like a good judge.'
“I was only allowed to wear black jackets. Yes. I had two elegant, designer ones, and the rest were from Next or M&S.
Arlene added: 'You lived up to the role. And believe me, strict judgment plays a role. Everyone has a role to play… and always has.
In March, Arlene lashed out at the BBC when a journalist called her to discover she had been removed as a judge.
In an interview with The Guardian, Arlene explained that she was outraged by the BBC's handling of the scandal and explained how she first found out about it when a radio show called her to ask her opinion.
“I was an adult when I made that programme, so I'm sorry the BBC didn't come to me as quickly as they thought,” he said. “Instead of tapping into my confidence, I think it revolved around me and I thought, 'I have to find myself.'
“Wait a minute, you were in big business before and you got a job.”
