Emily Bushell, who only married Mike this year, said the comments had been "painful" – after Catherine Tyldesley was booted off the BBC1 show with partner Johannes Radebe. She said: "We're beyond gutted Catherine and Johannes have left but Mike danced well and deserves his spot. Sports presenter Mike, 53, said he was trying to "rise above the abuse", saying while he was sad to see Catherine leave, "it's like in football, you have to accept the referee's decision". (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Aud)The ex-Coronation Street star, 36, paid tribute to her partner, saying: "This man is a gift to the world". "I'm often low on body confidence – but I'm so proud of the limits that I've thoroughly pushed on this wonderful journey.

Source: Daily Mirror October 28, 2019 21:01 UTC