C4 gags Tim over Strictly results fear
Strictly star Simon Rimmer has revealed TV bosses have had to gag his Sunday Brunch co-host Tim Lovejoy.
Tonight’s results show is pre-recorded on a Saturday evening and fellow Strictly celebrity Debbie McGee accidentally revealed who had been voted off on a radio show last Sunday.
Now, after Tim almost did the same on TV two weeks back, Channel 4 bosses have imposed a ban to avoid a Beeb backlash.
“We actually had to have a meeting last week about things we can say on Sunday Brunch,” celebrity chef Simon, 54, told The Sunday Post before last night’s show.
“We have to trim a bit of the chat we can have about Strictly because Tim isn’t the best at keeping secrets.”
Tim was in the audience again last night to see Simon and pro partner Karen Clifton dance a Samba to Barry Manilow’s Copacabana.
Simon, who was in the dance-off last week, said he’ll never forget his waltz to Liverpool FC anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone.
“The reaction I’ve had since has been unbelievable. It’s been so humbling. I was at Hillsborough and everyone knows how close to my heart it is.”
Despite his wife Ali laughing at him when he showed off his first dance steps at home, Simon has been a hit with older female fans.
“There seems to be a bit of mum-lust out there,” he admitted.
Strictly Come Dancing: The Results, BBC1, 7.15pm tonight.