This week there’s been a resurfacing of a chapter in my autobiography Spinning Plates where I talk about my time in Strictly. Richard put it so well in his post on the subject, I wanted to share it. He wrote the post 3 years ago, but the words still ring true. X #Repost @richardjonesface ・・・ This was a great night – I’ve shown clips of Sophie and Brendan’s Charleston to friends many times over the years. One of the all time great Strictly dances in my opinion and it was only week 2! And my goodness how incredible does she look! I’ve had a lot of messages regarding the press stories about how strictly affected our marriage when Sophie was a contestant back in 2013. It’s all good – it was 8 years ago and we’ve had 2 more kids since then! I encouraged Sophie to be open about it in her book because it’s in the past now and we feel that there’s a lot that could be made easier for couples if the show gave them more support. During the show I was often sat in the bar with the partners of other contestants and most were going through similar difficulties to me. It’s a very surreal experience and such a big show that I couldn’t get away from it all – I was out trying to promote The Feelings 4th album ‘boy cried wolf’ at the time and all anyone wanted to talk to me about was if I was worried my wife would leave me. It begins to wear you down. The therapy I had really did help a lot though and took the pressure off so Sophie could focus on the show and enjoy it – which she really did. I hope that comes across too. I really do encourage anyone who’s struggling with something, anything at all that becomes overwhelming to ask for help. Even speaking to a friend can make a big difference Strictly is a very happy memory for both of us now. We made great friends, Sophie was incredible on the show and I couldn’t have been prouder. It really is very attractive to see your wife looking so beautiful on the dance floor and remember – she went home with me at the end of the night! Ultimately it actually brought us a lot closer together. No regrets! 💃🏻❤️ @bbcstrictly
Choosing what to wear for a festival show 🪩 Which one is your favourite? ✨
Festival weekender part 1… thank you for having me, @belladrumfestival ❤️❤️❤️
Festival weekender part 1… thank you for having me, @belladrumfestival ❤️❤️❤️
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Recent festival madness 💃🏼🪩🎉
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Coming out on stage for @brightonprideofficial 🌈 Such a beautiful crowd!! 😍 Xx
How great is this! Murder On The Dancefloor has been turned into a music box by @theofficialmusicboxcompany 🎶🪩 I was so keen to work with these guys as I think this is such a cute idea ❤️ Sorry to mention Christmas so early on in the year, but I think they would make for an excellent little stocking filler! There is very limited stock left, so be quick and grab yours today from their website at the link in my Komi!
GRWM – festival edition 💄 You guys loved my last get ready with me tutorial where I showed you how I do my glittery eyeshadow, so I thought I’d show you how I did my makeup for @belladrumfestival 🌟
You guys always bring the best energy to my shows 💫 Can’t wait to dance around like this with you for the rest of the summer 🥰🪩❤️
Ah, that was fun! My band and I have absolutely adored supporting the wonderful @nilerodgers & CHIC over the last few weeks 🪩 Thank you to everyone that came to the shows.. such gorgeous crowds and Nile’s set was wall to wall amazing music. So many incredible tunes ❤️ I’ve had a ball! 🥰 Now it’s time for Festival season… let’s go! Xx
Ah, that was fun! My band and I have absolutely adored supporting the wonderful @nilerodgers & CHIC over the last few weeks 🪩 Thank you to everyone that came to the shows.. such gorgeous crowds and Nile’s set was wall to wall amazing music. So many incredible tunes ❤️ I’ve had a ball! 🥰 Now it’s time for Festival season… let’s go! Xx
#ad Our kitchen is always the most energetic room in the house and as a family we can often be found there, all together, chatting and having fun with music on… that’s what inspired the kitchen discos we started during lockdown and we still keep that tradition going now. I’ve been working with @lg_uk to celebrate the launch of their amazing MoodUP refrigerator –with 1,800 colour combinations and in-built Bluetooth speakers. It was such a pleasure to meet with @pollyannabennett for this video, who choreographed Saltburn (among other things!), and talk all things dance and mood lifting! Use my code SOPHIE20 for 20% off the #LGMoodUP at lg.com/uk/moodup and host your own kitchen disco. #LG #LifesGood
We’re heading out on another North American tour in September ❤️ Who’s coming to dance with us? 🪩💃 Grab your tickets at the link in my bio!
Here we, here we, here we f’king go! 🤩 Thank you so much @belladrumfestival. Scottish crowds always bring the party! 🎉 Such good energy. Loved it! Xx
@tramlines you beauty! Got my Sheffield tan now ☀️☀️☀️ look at that gorgeous crowd! 😍 ( 📸 @ptato )
What’s on my festival outfit rail you ask? 🪩✨ Only fabulous pieces of course! @celiabdesigner @ladyjanesequins @juliaclancey @thediscospirits @aslanturkonline @miracleeye
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richie Anderson take on the counting challenge 😂🤣🤣😂 Listen to Sophie’s Kitchen Disco on BBC Sounds 🧡 #countingchallenge
Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and a mum to a three year old daughter, Delphi.
She is bringing out her 6th album and this one is inspired by the birth of her child and is called The Dream of Delphi.
She was pregnant in LA during Covid and the album recalls how she reconnected with nature during that time, reflecting the landscape of the city, mountains and the desert. She’s now separated from Delphi’s Dad but explained they are still best friends and happily co-parent together.
We spoke about how she felt about becoming a mum later in life and we talked about that special liminal moment when you have just given birth and it dawns on you that you are moving from who you were into who you are going to be – a transformational moment.
I love Natasha’s work and this album is very beautiful. It was a joy to talk to her for Spinning Plates.
The Dream of Delphi is released 31st May.
Link in bio.
