Just lay off our Brucie!

FURIOUS Strictly Come Dancing pros yesterday slammed calls for host Bruce Forsyth to retire. The 80-year-old came under fire after an embarrassing gaffe and an off-colour joke on the BBC1 ballroom hit. Viewers launched a string of complaints, declaring the time had come for the TV legend to take a final bow. But the show’s professionals rushed to back the dapper presenter. Anton Du Beke, 42, said flatly: “Brucie’s irreplaceable.” Darren Bennett, 32, added: “Bruce is the lynchpin for the show.” Meanwhile Lilia Kopylova, 30, said: “He’s such a big part... [read full story]