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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC star's war with council over £75k gym she built WITHOUT planning permission
The star says ultimately her ego led to the mistake BAD FIT BBC star's war with council over £75k gym she built WITHOUT planning permission Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Sabre from Gladiators reboot has revealed that she spent £75,000 building a gym without planning permission and was told by a council to knock it down. Sheli McCoy said that her 'ego' destroyed the gym, because she didn't have the patience to wait for permission to build it. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Sabre with some of her Sweatbox team 4 The Scottish weightlifter, 36, said she had been 'pigheaded', and the experience was 'very humbling and very expensive' 4 Sabre from Gladiators says her own ego led to the costly mistake The Scottish weightlifter, 36, said she had been 'pigheaded', and the experience was 'very humbling and very expensive'. McCoy told the My Time Capsule podcast: "Do you know what, I suppose there's a lesson I've learned in life about patience and it came at the cost of an entire business to me. "So I wish I'd never been pigheaded enough to think that I would always succeed, because I did think that. "I opened my very first gym - so my gym now is called SweatBox Dundee, but my very first gym was also SweatBox Dundee, but we just affectionately discuss it as SweatBox 1.0. "Then now this is SweatBox 2.0. "Anyway, I opened this gym in an environment in Dundee, and it was meant to have been an industrial space, big units. "They were brand new, so they'd never been used before. "So I basically took on two from the guy that built them, built a gym, poured in £75,000 and then couldn't get planning permission. "And they wouldn't let me make the change of use to category 11, which would have been leisure and public use. "For a gym, that's what you would need in Scotland. Scots Gladiator star Sheli McCoy reveals bizarre fan requests that left her gobsmacked "It was category 4, 5, and 6, which is warehouse, industrial, and storage, and that's it. "People can't inhabit it, you can't work there on a daily basis, you just keep stuff in there. "And I fought it, I fought it and fought it and fought it and fought it and ultimately, the council said no. "Dundee City Council said no, and they gave us a 90 days to move notice. "Having built this gym, and we opened the gym, because when your application is in, you can work, you can actually trade. "So the gym was open only for a couple of months, and then Covid hit, and we closed for 14 months. "And in those 14 months, I still fought with the council, and since all businesses and all trade had ceased, particularly in leisure and public, they wouldn't have moved us on then because the industry had shut down. "So for 14 months, I changed my business plan with my business partner, and we trained people outside at distance when it was allowed. "We trained people on Zoom every morning, every night. "We gave out all of our kit to all of our members, and so we stayed afloat for 14 months, and we're still a functioning business. "And then we opened again for another 10 weeks, and in that time, they gave me a 90 days to move notice. "And I was so angry. I was the most angry I've ever been. "But as I was older, it was actually a day that I was giving a seminar, and I was talking about resilience and how I built my resilience. "It was during that seminar, I was about to go in on Dundee City Council, as you do. "And instead, I looked at the screen and I looked at my notes, and I went, do you know what? "This was actually my fault. "I swear to God, it hit me in that seminar, that it was actually my fault. "Like, that was my inability to be patient. "If I had asked for that and they had said no, I would never have poured £75,000 into a building I wouldn't have been able to use as a gym. 4 Gladiators star Sabre "But my idea was like everyone will love this, I'll succeed. "Everything I touch turns to gold, this will work, was actually my own failing for myself. "And I think a very, very tough lesson to learn, very humbling and very expensive. "But I guess I wish I could, if there's one thing I wish I'd never done or I could forget, it's that - my inability to be patient and to think that I would always succeed. "Because funnily enough, Ryan Holiday has another book called Ego is the Enemy. "And after I read that book, I believe it's that book that brought me to the realisation that my ego destroyed SweatBox 1.0, not Dundee City Council."
Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC Strictly's Anton Du Beke says Bruce Forsyth 'would've been furious' at call
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke has revealed that the late Bruce Forsyth would have been incensed by a decision made after his passing. In an earlier episode of the My Time Capsule podcast, Anton fondly recalled a memorable show at the London Palladium, a venue he considers the "home of Brucie". Looking back on the sad loss of his idol Bruce in August 2017 at the age of 89, Anton mentioned that his ashes were laid to rest beneath the Palladium's stage, accompanied by a commemorative blue plaque. Describing the exact location of Brucie's final resting place, Anton shared: "So, if you're looking out into the auditorium from the stage, right directly below there, there's obviously a wall there holding the whole place up. But in that wall, they've buried Brucie's ashes, and there's a plaque underneath, 'Here are the ashes...'". Anton continued, noting that comedy legend Des O'Connor has since joined Brucie, with his own tribute nearby. He believes Des holds the record for the most performances at the Palladium, and hinted that Julian Clary is aiming to surpass this feat, saying: "To the left now of Brucie is the wonderful Des O'Connor, who's done more shows, I think, at the Palladium than anybody else. "I think Julian Clary is hoping to take that crown soon, but I think Des O'Connor has done more shows at the Palladium than anybody else. Now, I know that Brucie would have been furious about this because Brucie was never a double act. He was always a single act, so I know Brucie would have been furious about this," reports the Mirror. Upon his passing, his manager Ian Wilson stated he died "peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children". The entertainment industry was awash with tributes for Brucie following his death, with co-host Tess Daly admitting she was "heartbroken" over the loss of the man who became the UK's highest-paid TV star. A memorial plaque commemorates Sir Bruce's career, noting that he first presented Sunday Night At The London Palladium back in 1958 and performed his last show in 2015. It acknowledges his status as "without question the UK's greatest entertainer". The plaque also reads: "He rests in peace within the sound of music, laughter and dancing... exactly where he would want to be." Sir Bruce retired from hosting Strictly in 2014, after a decade that saw him present from the inaugural episode of the show in 2004. He was known for fronting popular programmes such as Play Your Cards Right and The Price Is Right. Brucie, who passed the Strictly baton to Claudia Winkleman, said at the time: "After 10 wonderful years and 11 series, I believe it is now the right time to step down from the rigours of presenting the Strictly live shows."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly legend says Bruce Forsyth 'would have been furious' over decision
Strictly Come Dancing legend Bruce Forsyth's ashes were laid to rest beneath the stage of the London Palladium, a decision that would have left him "furious", according to Anton Du Beke Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke says Bruce Forsyth"would have been furious" about a decision made after his death. Speaking on the My Time Capsule podcast earlier this year, Anton reminisced about a captivating show he did at the London Palladium – the very site he regards as the "home of Brucie". Reflecting on the sad passing of his "great hero" Bruce in August 2017 at the age of 89, Anton noted his ashes were interred beneath the stage of the Palladium along with a blue plaque. He described exactly where Brucie's final resting place is situated, sharing: "So, if you're looking out into the auditorium from the stage, right directly below there, there's obviously a wall there holding the whole place up. But in that wall, they've buried Brucie's ashes, and there's a plaque underneath, 'Here are the ashes...'". Anton went on to talk about how Brucie is now joined nearby by comedy legend Des O'Connor, who he believes held the record for the most performances at the Palladium. He hinted that Julian Clary is aiming for the same accolade, saying: "To the left now of Brucie is the wonderful Des O'Connor, who's done more shows, I think, at the Palladium than anybody else. "I think Julian Clary is hoping to take that crown soon, but I think Des O'Connor has done more shows at the Palladium than anybody else. Now, I know that Brucie would have been furious about this because Brucie was never a double act. He was always a single act, so I know Brucie would have been furious about this." When he passed away, his manager Ian Wilson noted he died "peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children". The entertainment world overflowed with tributes for Brucie after his death, with co-host Tess Daly confessing she was "heartbroken" over the passing of the man who became the UK's top-earning TV star. The memorial plaque carries an inscription mentioning Sir Bruce first presented Sunday Night At The London Palladium back in 1958 and did his last show in 2015. It reveals his reputation as "without question the UK's greatest entertainer". The plaque also states: "He rests in peace within the sound of music, laughter and dancing... exactly where he would want to be." Sir Bruce stepped back from presenting Strictly in 2014, after a decade which included his tenure from the very first episode of the show in 2004, known for hosting hit programmes such as Play Your Cards Right and The Price Is Right. Brucie, who handed over the Strictly reins to Claudia Winkleman, said at the time: "After 10 wonderful years and 11 series, I believe it is now the right time to step down from the rigours of presenting the Strictly live shows."
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly legend says Bruce Forsyth 'would have been furious' over decision after death
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Anton Du Beke has claimed that Bruce Forsyth "would have been furious" about the location of his ashes at a London theatre. In an episode of the My Time Capsule podcast from earlier this year, Anton spoke about a show that he performed at the iconic Soho theatre, the London Palladium, a venue he described as the "home of Brucie". Brucie, who Anton described as his "great hero", sadly passed away in August 2017, aged 89. His ashes were laid to rest beneath the Palladium's stage, complete with a blue plaque. Anton detailed how he'd performed his 'An Evening With' at the Palladium a couple of years ago, an experience he described as the "most wonderful day of my life", although he added "don't tell my wife and children". He explained where Brucie's ashes are located, saying: "So, if you're looking out into the auditorium from the stage, right directly below there, there's obviously a wall there holding the whole place up. But in that wall, they've buried Brucie's ashes, and there's a plaque underneath, 'Here are the ashes...'" (Image: Redferns via Getty Images) He continued: "To the left now of Brucie is the wonderful Des O'Connor, who's done more shows, I think, at the Palladium than anybody else. I think Julian Clary is hoping to take that crown soon, but I think Des O'Connor has done more shows at the Palladium than anybody else." He added: "Now, I know that Brucie would have been furious about this because Brucie was never a double act. He was always a single act, so I know Brucie would have been furious about this." At the time of his death, his manager, Ian Wilson, said he died "peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children". The BBC reports that tributes poured in from friends and admirers from across the world of showbiz, with co-host Tess Daly saying she was "heartbroken" over Brucie, who became the UK's best-paid TV star. On the memorial plaque, an inscription details how Sir Bruce first fronted Sunday Night At The London Palladium in 1958. His final performance occurred in 2015. It also says he was "without question the UK's greatest entertainer". (Image: Getty Images) In addition, it says: "He rests in peace within the sound of music, laughter and dancing... exactly where he would want to be." He stepped down from his role as Strictly host in 2014 after a 10-year stint that saw the entertainer, also known for shows like Play Your Cards Right and The Price Is Right, join the BBC show's first-ever episode in 2004. Brucie, who was replaced by Claudia Winkleman, said at time: "After 10 wonderful years and 11 series, I believe it is now the right time to step down from the rigours of presenting the Strictly live shows."
Edinburgh Live
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Anton Du Beke says 'it's the most hideous thing' after disagreement with wife
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke disagreed with wife Hannah Summers over the "most hideous thing in the world". The pair first crossed paths at a golf club event back in 2012. Anton has previously shared that Hannah initially found him "weird" as he made a "terrible" first impression. Despite this rocky start, Anton charmed her by offering to buy her a drink, and their romance blossomed from there. Now proud parents to twins George and Henrietta, Anton, who has been a staple on Strictly since 2004, confesses that holiday preferences can be a bone of contention between them. Speaking on the My Time Capsule podcast, Anton explained: "My wife loves a Winnebago, she loves a campervan, she has these idyllic images of going somewhere in a motorhome on holiday, driving. I think it's the most hideous thing in the world, I say, 'Why don't we just go stay in a hotel?' "You have to pee in the back of a bus. Just go and stay in a hotel. Off we go, let's just see where we pitch up, probably stuck down a country lane because we can't turn the bloody thing around." (Image: Dave J Hogan/Dave J. Hogan/Getty Images) He went on to say: "I think we would have to go somewhere with big roads, probably end up going to America or something, probably just driving somewhere. I'd love to go up and down the UK but the roads are too small, you'd end up going up and down the M6." Anton spoke warmly about his family, saying they are "something I can't live without". Anton, who's been a Strictly staple since joining in 2004 with dance partner Erin Boag, reflected on their initial thoughts that the show might just last a series before they'd go back to competing. Having been 14th in the world at ballroom dancing, they made the transition from competition to television. (Image: Instagram/Anton Du Beke) After two series, he and Erin hung up their competitive dancing shoes to concentrate on Strictly, with Erin bowing out in 2012 and Anton remaining. He saw a new chapter begin as he stepped onto the judging panel in 2021, taking up the role alongside Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, and Shirley Ballas. When the BBC announced his new position, Anton couldn't hide his excitement: "My loves I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be stepping into Bruno's brogues for the next series of Strictly." He pledged to be more lenient than any judges had ever been with him: "It's a dream come true to be judging alongside the best of the best and I promise to be kinder to all the couples than any of them have ever been to me." Bruno, who Anton was replacing, couldn't resist a cheeky comment, nicknaming Anton "Mr Strictly" and expressing his eagerness to see how he would do, jokingly adding: "Whilst I am gutted to not be on the show this year, there is one person and one person only that could take my place - it's just a shame they weren't Darlings I'm kidding, I'm kidding! "Seriously though, I have to tell you, Anton is Mr Strictly and if anybody is filling in for me, it has to be him. I honestly wouldn't have it any other way and I am so excited to see him waggle his paddle."
