Lisa Armstrong makes BOLD career move following divorce from Ant McPartlin

Lisa Armstrong

by Marianna Manson |
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Lisa Armstrong is reportedly ending 2018 on a high as TV bosses have snapped her up to star on a new makeover programme

It’s safe to say it hasn’t been a great year for the Bafta award-winning make-up artist, after filing for divorce from husband of 12 years Ant McPartlin, watching him move on with a new girlfriend shortly after and even risking losing her beloved dog Hurley in the divorce settlement.

But throughout all of it she’s maintained a dignified silence and has prioritised excelling in her career, and it looks as though her dedication has paid off.

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Strictly Come Dancing Winners

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Series 1 – Natasha Kaplinsky

Natasha was our first EVER Strictly winner. The television presenter graced our screens in 2004 alongside her dancing partner Brendan Cole.She won the show dancing the Quickstep (36 points), the Samba (31 points) and the Showdance (35 points).Natasha has since returned to presenting and you can see her on ITV news.

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Series 2 – Jill Halfpenny

Actress Jill won series two with her dancing partner Darren Bennett. She took the crown from Natasha dancing the Foxtrot (34 points) and the Jive (40 points).The actress who has previously starred in EastEnders, Coronation Street and Waterloo Road.

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Series 3 – Darren Gough

In 2005 Darren became the first man to win Strictly.He won the show dancing the Foxtrot (36 points) and the Paso Doble (36 points) alongside his partner Lilia Kopylova.Darren and Lilia also won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special in 2005.He retired from cricket in 2008.

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Series 4 - Mark Ramprakash

Mark won the BBC show back in 2006.With his professional partner Karen Hardy they won the show dancing the Tango (34 points), the Salsa (40 points) and the Samba (36 points).

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Series 5 – Alesha Dixon

Alesha Dixon won series five of the show in 2007.The singer won the BBC show dancing the Waltz (39 points), the Cha Cha Cha (38 points) and the Jive (35 points) alongside her partner Matthew Cutler.Alesha later became a judge on the show during series seven, eight and nine.She has continued making music and you can seee her on ITV's Britain's Got Talent as a judge.

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Series 6 – Tom Chambers

Back in 2008, viewers saw Tom win the glitterball trophy.Alongside his partner Camilla Dallerup he won the show dancing the Foxtrot (35 points) and the Salsa (38 points).Since winning the show, Tom has continued acting.

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Series 7 – Chris Hollins

The news presenter won the show in 2009 during the seventh series.Alongside his partner Ola Jordan, Chris won the show dancing the Foxtrot (46 points), the Charleston (50 points), the Lindy Hop (44 points) and the Showdance (46 points).Chris has continued presenting and recently co-presented the TV show, Secret Britain.

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Series 8 – Kara Tointon

The former EastEnders actress won series eight of Strictly in 2008.Kara won the show dancing the Rumba (39 points), the Showdance (36 points), the Waltz (38 points) and the American Smooth (37 points) with her partner Artem Chigvintsev.Kara has continued acting and has since starred in the movie Let's Be Evil.

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Series 9 – Harry Judd

The McFly drummer won series ten of the BBC show in 2012 with his partner Aliona Vilani.He danced the Quickstep (40 points), the Showdance (37 points), American Smooth (39 points) and the Tango (40 points) in the final.Harry has since returned to the band McFly and is now a dad of two with his wife Izzy.

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Series 10 – Louis Smith

The Olympic gymnast won the show in 2012.Louis won the show with his partner Flavia Cacace and in the final they danced the Salsa (39 points), the Charleston (39 points) and the Showdance (40 points).

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Series 11 – Abbey Clancy

The Britain's Next Top Model runner up won Strictly in 2013.With her partner Aljaz Skorjanec, she won the show dancing the Waltz (40 points), the Showdance (38 points) and the Quickstep (38 points).Since the show, Abbey returned to Britain's Next Top Model (she came second in 2006) as a head judge.

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Series 12 – Caroline Flack

The former X Factor presenter, who sadly died earlier this year, won Strictly in 2014.In the final along with her partner Pasha Kovalev, she danced the Cha Cha Cha (40 points), the Showdance (40 points) and the Charleston (40 points).

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Series 13 – Jay McGuiness

Following in the footsteps of McFly's Harry Judge, The Wanted boyband member Jay McGuiness won the BBC show in 2015.With his partner Aliona Vilani, Jay danced the Quickstep (36 points), the Showdance (35 points) and the Paso Doble (39 points).After winning the show he starred in the musical Big and went on to win Celebrity Hunted with his former bandmate Siva Kaneswaran.

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Series 14 - Ore Oduba

TV presenter Ore Oduba won the glitterball trophy in 2016 alongside his partner Joanne Clifton.During the final the pair danced to American Smooth (39 points) and they scored a whopping 40 points for the Showdance and the Jive.After winning the show, Ore has continued to present and he welcomed his first child into the world with his wife Portia.

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Series 15 - Joe McFadden

Actor Joe McFadden and his professional dance partner Katya Jones won Strictly Come Dancing in 2017.They managed to win the judges and the public over with the Showdance (39 points), Vienesse Waltz (39 points) and Charleston (40 points).Not only did he win Strictly but the 42-year-old actor broke a record and became the oldest ever winner of the show. Go Joe!Strictly 2017 winner has continued acting after getting the glitterball trophy.

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Series 16 - Stacey Dooley

Journalist and broadcaster Stacey Dooley took the crown in 2018 with her partner Kevin Clifton, beating Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, YouTuber Joe Sugg and Steps' Faye Tozer.They won the show with 39 points on their Foxtrot, 36 points on their Showdance and 39 points with their Paso Doble,

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Series 17 - Kevin Fletcher

Considering Emmerdale's Kevin Fletcher was a last minute replacement for Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing, who couldn't participate in the show due to a foot injury, he did incredibly well to win it with Oti Mabuse. Fletcher and Mabuse were given 39 points from the judges for their rumba, 40 points for their showdance and 39 points for their samba.

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Lisa has been employed as head of the glam squad on BBC’s biggest show, Strictly Come Dancing, since 2007. She’s also worked on other mega shows like The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and was This Morning’s resident beauty expert for a number of years.

So it’s no wonder that her killer CV has landed her a role on the new reality show, which will be all about empowering women through hair and beauty when it airs next year.

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“Lisa has amazing experience in her role and she comes across so well on TV,” a source told The Sun.

“She jumped at the chance to be involved and this show is right up her street. The show is all about helping women find their confidence and feel empowered.”

Other industry professionals to join Lisa on the show, the name, channel and air date of which is yet to be confirmed, include blogger, vlogger and stylist Erica Matthews and hairdresser to the stars (and even royalty) Richard Ward.

Divorce proceedings between Ant and Lisa have been underway since January, when Ant released a statement confirming their separation – which Lisa refused to sign her name to.

After months of negotiations, their divorce was granted in a matter of seconds back in October.

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