Sunday , March 16 2025

Tag Archives: gentleman

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas defends ‘true gentleman’ Giovanni Pernice and says things are ‘blown out of proportion’ after his shock exit from BBC show amid workplace ‘misconduct’ probe

Shirley Ballas has defended fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice, calling him a ‘perfect gentleman’. For weeks executives have been investigating claims that professional dancer Giovanni, who recently lost his spot on the show, behaved ‘abrasively’ to his celebrity partner, Amanda Abbington.  And now, head judge Shirley, 63, has …

Read More »

Chris Billam-Smith admits nickname of ‘The Gentleman’ is deceptive as he plans brutal fight with Richard Riakporhe | Boxing News

Chris Billam-Smith’s nickname of ‘The Gentleman’ is fitting for a family man who holds local charities close to his heart, but the WBO champion has prepared for a “brutal” revenge mission. Billam-Smith has sharpened his skills for a treacherous WBO cruiserweight title defence against Richard Riakporhe in front of the …

Read More »

Gil de Ferran, 2003 Indy 500 winner, dead at 56 after having a heart attack while racing with his son in Florida as tributes pour in: ‘He defined class as a driver and as a gentleman’

Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and holder of the closed-course land speed record, died Friday while racing with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida, multiple former colleagues confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 56. Fellow Brazilian driver Tony Kanaan said de Ferran was with …

Read More »