STRICTLY Come Dancing star Ross King has revealed that he’s secretly best mates with three huge A-list stars.
The ever-smiling Ross is bringing some pizzazz to the ballroom, as he swaps LA for the Strictly studio.
Strictly Come Dancing star Ross King has revealed that he’s secretly best mates with three huge A-list stars[/caption]
Ross and Jowita are partnered together on this year’s Strictly[/caption]
The 63-year-old TV star is best known for being the LA Correspondent for ITV Breakfast programmes.
And during his time over in The City of Angels, he’s certainly made some A-list best pals.
One of Ross’ closest friends is Hollywood royalty, having starred in the likes of P.S. I Love You, 300, Den of Thieves and many more hit flicks.
He’s also pals with a very famous actress and her equally as well-known husband.
The beauty’s acting credits include Ocean’s Twelve, Intolerable Cruelty, and Wednesday.
Yes, Ross is good pals with Gerard Butler, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas.
He revealed his friendship with the acting royalty in an interview with Closer, saying: “Gerard Butler is a genuine mate. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are friends.
“I’ve known these people for such a long time – Gerry since my days in London; Catherine going way back to her time on The Darling Buds of May.”
And he also classes Take That star Gary Barlow as a good friend too.
Ross went on: “I’ve known Gary since before Take That had any hits! I’m lucky to have friendships that go back that long.”
Asked whether his A-list pals will be cheering him on in the Strictly ballroom, the showbiz reporter continued: “I’ve been winding Gary up, saying to him ‘from a dancing point of view, I do need you in the training room!’
“But he threatened to come along at some point, so that’ll be funny.
“I asked Gerry too how he felt about me doing the show, and he said he wishes me all the best, but he’s still laughing about it.
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Strictly Come Dancing news and the latest line up
- Nitro from Gladiators will be showing off his dance moves on this year’s show.
- Doctor Who and ER star Alex Kingston has signed up.
- Chris Robshaw, former Harlequins and England rugby captain.
- Eastenders actress Suki Panesar, has moved from Walford to the ballroom.
- Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis has been confirmed.
- George Clarke, a YouTube star, joins Strictly.
- Dani Dyer, joins with previous dancing experience.
- La Voix is the first drag star to join the main series
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink swaps is football boots for dancing shoes.
- Ellie Goldstein became the first contestant with Down’s Syndrome to take part.
- Thomas Skinner is swapping the boardroom for ballroom dancing
- I’m a Celeb winner Vicky Pattison has been announced.
- Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was announced as the last contestant.
- Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn pulled out of the show before the launch date over medical reasons.
“That’s good pals for you, isn’t it?”
Last month, Ross opened up on his somewhat rough experience putting on his dancing shoes for the first time.
Speaking to Ranvir Singh, he explained: “I’ve spent the whole weekend in the bath.
“I’ve just been lying in the bath recovering. I was shattered after Friday.”
Ross has been partnered with dance pro Jowita Przystal, and she’s told how the Scottish broadcaster was her “diamond” and admitted the thing she “appreciated the most” was his “100 or 150 per cent effort.”
Jowita told how Ross, who has no prior dance experience, is “there with me, he’s trying, he’s doing is best” as the pair revealed they would be taking on the Cha Cha Cha on Saturday.
Ross counts Gerard Butler as a close friend[/caption]
Ross says his friendship with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas goes way back[/caption]
