Andrew Castle

Castle: 'Strictly' will be "worse off"

Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008

Andrew Castle says John Sergeant leaves Strictly Come Dancing with his "flag flying high".

It's the end of the sofa wars

The Sun (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008

Kate and Ben Shephard will kick off the new line-up on January 5, while the new girl debuts later that week with Andrew Castle. A grinning Ms G said: “It’s great news Emma is joining GMTV. We now have the greatest gang of four in TV and I’m sure viewers will love our new look.”

BBC site closed after Sergeant exit

Metro.co.uk (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008

RELATED ITEMS Meanwhile, former Strictly contestant, GMTV presenter Andrew Castle, who was voted off the series earlier this month, claimed the programme would suffer because some people were taking it too seriously. Castle said the 64-year-old former BBC political correspondent had "played a brilliant game from beginning to end". "He leaves the programme undefeated, his flag flying...

Emma Crosby and Kate Garraway get cosy on the GMTV sofa

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008

... business reports on weekdays between 9.30am and 4.30pm. From early January, she will partner Andrew Castle and Garraway will continue to present with Ben Shepherd. The station have said "presenting duties will be split equally between all four presenters" However, there is speculation that Garraway could leave the show after missing out on the top job to a younger presenter - interpreted...

'GMTV' host Emma Crosby

STV News - Entertainment (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008

'Sky News' presenter Emma Crosby is to replace Fiona Phillips as the new co-host of 'GMTV'. The brunette beauty - who currently presents the business news on Sky - has reportedly landed a six-figure contract to co-host the show with current presenters Andrew Castle, Ben Shepherd and Kate Garraway. In a statement, Emma said: "I am very excited to be joining Britain's leading breakfast...

Sky News presenter Emma Crosby to replace Fiona Phillips on GMTV

Daily Mail (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008

... presenter has landed a six-figure deal to host the show.It is understood she will co-present with Andrew Castle on the show and will be on a par with presenters Kate Garraway and Ben Shepherd. New face: Sky News presenter Emma Crosby will quite her job to share sofa duties with Kate Garraway as Fiona Phillips replacement on GMTVIn a statement, Crosby said she was 'absolutely thrilled'...

• 'GMTV' host Emma Crosby - STV News - Entertainment
• Phillips's GMTV replacement announced - Digital Spy

Sky news presenter replaces Fiona Phillips on GMTV sofa

Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008

... who can grow into the job and make it her own.“She will be equally at home alongside the likes of Andrew Castle or Ben Shephard so she is definitely a long-term appointment.“But the decision is not going to go down well with everyone, especially with Kate Garraway who really wanted Fiona’s job.”A number of high profile names have been linked to Fiona’s job, including the One Show’s...

Lunghi gets coaching from Ola Jordan

Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 15/11/2008

BBCAxed Strictly Come Dancing star Ola Jordan has been providing support for Cherie Lunghi this week, according to a report.The professional dancer was apparently brought back to the show's studios by her husband James, who is Lunghi's partner in the BBC One ballroom competition.Jordan, who was paired with GMTV's Andrew Castle this year, helped Lunghi to learn the steps for her Cha Cha...