Louie Spence | |
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| Born | Louie Spence (1969-04-06)6 April 1969 (age 55) Ponders End,London, England |
| Education | Italia Conti Performing Arts School |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Employer | Pineapple Dance Studios |
| Spouse | Leto Fernandez (2007) |
| Website | louiespence |
Louie Spence (born 6 April 1969)[1] is an Englishdancer,choreographer andtelevision presenter, best known for the TV showPineapple Dance Studios. He was a professional dancer in his youth, performing inWest Endmusicals includingMiss Saigon,Cats, andCloser to Heaven.Pineapple Dance Studios was sold around the world and has aired on the US networkOvation since 28 September 2014.[2]
Spence was born inPonders End,Enfield in the north of Greater London and grew up inBraintree, Essex. He attendedNotley High School before moving on to theItalia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.[3]
Spence performed in the West End as part of the award-winning original cast ofMiss Saigon. He went on to perform inCats andCloser to Heaven, and performed with a number of pop acts including theSpice Girls,Take That andBjörk.[4]
From 2004 to 2006, Spence was a judge and mentor on Trouble TV'sBump'n'Grind. Shortly after, Spence became a judge on the television seriesCirque de Celebrité onSky1 from 2006 to 2007 and the American versionCelebrity Circus forNBC in 2008. In 2009, Spence was artistic director of the Covent GardenPineapple Dance Studios when he appeared on a docu-soapPineapple Dance Studios beginning 14 February 2010 which was a huge hit. However, after initially indicating that a second series would be produced, Sky1 reverted this decision, due to failing to come to terms with studio owner Debbie Moore.[5] Spence was then given his ownSky1 series,Louie Spence's Showbusiness in 2011; however, with the loss of the brand name, the show failed to take off and was cancelled after one series.
In 2011, Spence shot his own TV show in New York City for theOWN network owned byOprah Winfrey.[6] On 3 December 2011, it was announced Spence would become a new judge on theITV showDancing on Ice withRobin Cousins,Katarina Witt andKaren Barber.[7]
On 22 August 2013, Spence entered theCelebrity Big Brother house to participate in the twelfth series.[8] On the first day, he was chosen to be a 'Cult celebrity' meaning he had the power to nominate housemates for the first eviction. Throughout his time in the house, Spence survived three evictions, however he was evicted two days before the final.[9][10]
Beginning on 1 February 2015, Spence took part in the second series of reality programmeThe Jump and was eliminated on Day 2.[citation needed]
In August 2018, Spence took part inCelebs on the Farm, and was eliminated on day 9.
On 29 September 2011, Spence released his autobiography,Still Got It, Never Lost It!, which was published byHarperCollins.[11]
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2004–2006 | Bump'n'Grind | Judge |
| 2006–2007 | Cirque de Celebrité | Judge |
| 2010 | Pineapple Dance Studios | Himself |
| 2011 | Louie Spence's Showbusiness | Presenter |
| 2012 | Dancing on Ice | Judge |
| 2013 | Celebrity Big Brother | Contestant |
| 2015 | The Jump | Contestant |
| 2016 | Tour de Celeb | Contestant |
| 2018 | Celebs on the Farm | Contestant |
| 2024 | Celeb Cooking School | Contestant |
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