Well done, Ali

She might not have won but gave it a go. Well done, Ali.

Ali takes on the Big Balls today

Ali features in Celebrity Total Wipeout which is screened today at 5.30pm on BBC1.

Other contestants include former rugby player Martin Offiah, who appeared on Strictly and Dancing on Wheels, Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere, and H from Steps. They all travelled to Argentina to shoot the episode which is presented by Amanda Byram and Richard Hammond.

The celebrities taking part are competing to win £10,000 for the charity of their choice.

Total Wipeout is becoming notorious for participants injuring themselves during filming - comedian Dom Joly fractured bones in his foot while competing - but Ali fortunately seemed to have survived the experience injury-free.

The winner of this celebrity episode is a closely guarded secret but all will be revealed this afternoon.

Final Verdict dates for Ali

After three months tour in Verdict, Ali will finish her appearance in the play at the end of April in Richmond, west London. The play has garnered some great reviews and good audiences, and has added to Ali's reputation as an actress.

For reviews and Ali's latest interview with Cambridge News, see the Media links and reviews page.

28 Mar - 2 Apr Churchill Theatre, Bromley 08448 717 620
4 - 9 Apr Derby Theatre, Derby 01332 255800
11 - 16 Apr Arts Theatre,Cambridge 01223 503333
18 - 23 Apr Connaught Theatre, Worthing
25 - 30 Apr Richmond Theatre, Richmond 0844 871 7651

Brian chills out in Bermuda

Brian spent the weekend in Bermuda, as a judge at the WDC World Pro-Am Dancing Championships, and also managed to find time to go for a dip, although for some reason he seems to have not packed his swim things...





Pic from Rooster PR, which is the PR company for the Bermuda Tourism department.

No Rydell High for Brian

Brian has not been cast in the UK touring production of the musical Grease, despite rumours that circulated following comments made during London Fashion Week.

Grease, which is choreographed by Arlene Phillips, closes its four-year run in London's West End in April and opens on tour in Edinburgh in May.

Danny Bayne, from ITV's Grease is the Word, will play Danny Zuko alongside Carina Gillespie, the current Sandy, according to What's On Stage.

"We're good mates"

Brian and Ali exchanged a friendly hug when they met at the What's On Stage Awards on Sunday night, in their first public meeting since they split up in October.

They were both at the event because of their joint nomination as London Newcomer of the Year in Burn the Floor last summer. The award was won by Jonathan Groff but huge congratulations to Ali and Brian for being nominated - and also to Jason Gilkison, from BTF, for his What's On Stage nomination as Best Choreographer.

After the ceremony, both Ali and Brian thanked their supporters for voting for them: Ali tweeted: "Thank you so so much to all who voted for me in the WOS awards, an honour to be nominated and a fab evening with the lovely Lucy Speed," while Brian also thanked the TAFFs, saying: "Great time at the WOS awards last night. Wonderful to see my TAFFs there. Thank you for your continued support!!

Ali: "Life is really good"

Ali loves being back on stage and performing in Verdict, she told the ThisisDevon website in an interview to mark the show's appearance in Plymouth this week. It has also given her a chance to see family members who live in Devon.

The play was also reviewed here. For tour dates, see Break a leg, Ali!.

Ali has also confirmed that she will be attending the WhatsOnStage Awards Concert on Sunday 20 February at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London as a nominee for Best Newcomer for her performance in Burn the Floor. Brian has also confirmed that he will be attending the event.

The concert is sold out but last-minute tickets will be released on Friday - see the What's On Stage Awards waiting list page.