Why Won't The Madeley Rumour Die?

Probably because Richard doesn't want it to.

I have mentioned, once or twice, why I think Richard Madeley should not be considered for Strictly. This is mostly because he has been approached several times and turned it down because he was apparently too busy. Whatever.

Now it seems, being 'down the dumper' as Smash Hits used to say, he now has the time because he has nowt else better to do, and no-one else putting money in his bank account.

A source told The Mirror: "If he is ever going to do the show then it will be this year. He is still relatively fit so I think he will fancy his chances on the dance floor."

Please, please, please no. As I have said before, Madeley had his chance and turned it down. If GMTV, BBC Breakfast and One Show presenters and soap actors with key storylines can still find time for Strictly, why couldn't Madeley? He had his chance. He said no. Celebrities are queuing up to do it. And Richard just ain't all that.