Winton, the beloved presenter of Supermarket Sweep, died yesterday at his home aged 62. Supermarket Sweep legend Winton has died aged 62, with his agent confirming that he passed away at home yesterday. "A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course. Dale Wintons final TV appearance saw him explore Disneyland on Florida Fly Drive, Dale Wintons heartbreaking early years: Stars one regret was not coming out to his mother before her death, Do not sell or share my personal information. Pals tell of TV Dale Winton's agony as he lost his home - The Sun where he met LBC radio presenter Steve Allen. When LBC was separated into two stations- 1152 AM and 97.3 FM, Allen presented the afternoon show for 'London Talkback Radio' (later known as LBC London News 1152) and Saturday Night Out. Pals said the star, who presented a string of other shows including the National Lottery before his career slowed down . The sort of people he wanted to go out with tended to be heterosexual, which proved a little bit of a problem. Your IP: Allen frequently mentions Winton and their relationship, his fans have mentioned a dispute and dismissal of whatever Walliams claims. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, A close pal of Dale Winton's says the star was left devastated by the break-up of a relationship, Supermarket Sweep star Dale had been forced to leave his luxury mansion months before his death, Dale would regularly travel to Florida to be with the man, David Walliams reveals he was worried about close friend Dale Winton before his death, He instead rented this home in a North London suburb, During an interview on Loose Women in 2016, the star opened up about his struggles with depression following a bad break-up, Dale Wintons heartbreaking last interview in which he opened up about mental health and joked about terrible taste in men, Dale, once the presenter of iconic show Supermarket Sweep, had suffered a stalling career in recent years, Close friend David Walliams said he wished Dale could have found happiness, Dale's best pal, Steve Allen, said yesterday that the 62-year old had struggled with money, Showbiz pals including Davina McCall paid tribute to Dale yesterday, Dale with his parents Sheree and Gary, who both died by the time he was 21, Dale Winton had plenty of catch phrases on Supermarket Sweep. RIP lovely man. Enquiries into the circumstances by officers from Barnet continue. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Dale Winton's best mate Steve Allen reveals the star's Fears about ageing. Appearing on Loose Women in June 2016, Dale said: "God, I can't half pick em! Celebrity pals including David Walliams and Davina McCall have led the tributes, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). But it wasn't until after it had ended that Dale confided in Steve that he'd been seeing a very high profile man in secret. The TV host, who was found dead at his home on Wednesday at the age of 62, spoke publicly about his struggles with depression and his deep desire to find love. Its actually more about the Saturday night going into the Sunday morning because I want to wake up with someone. Steve Allen LBC Thread - Page 369 Digital Spy "Underneath the houses there's giant car parks and when you went into the garage it was full of Rolls and Bentleys. Additionally, he mentioned her father saying that her weight is probably due to his cooking. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Therefore, his wife is not known. "The person who worked with him said, We always thought he was a bit camp. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Dale Winton is interviewed by the 5's Company gang, including his friend Steve Allen.\r\r5's Company was a daily afternoon chat show with five presenters, featuring celebrity guests, human interest features, a quiz hosted by Steve, and phone-ins. happy, 'laughing and joking with friends' in a London restaurant. I wish Id listened to her.". "I always feel like I should be doing something. He used to say to me Ive had enough. Dale Winton did not kill himself, claims pal Gloria Hunniford Dale Winton 'enjoyed top-secret relationship with very famous actor Dale Winton died yesterday aged 62 ( Image: I just wish he could find happiness himself.. "He wanted to take somebody out and show them off, but the people he wanted didnt want to be taken out or shown off. The two remained friends thereafter and lived together for a period and went on holiday together. Playing now. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Steve said: "If it hadn't been for him, I don't think I'd be doing radio. A close friend of Dale Winton has revealed that he enjoyed a top secret fling with a "very famous" actor who wasn't openly gay. And he said, I was seeing someone. For other inquiries, Contact Us. He said: I think of him as a cross between a teddy bear and an angel. [20] Ofcom received 860 complaints, which where not upheld "given the brevity of the comments and the likely audience's expectations of this provocative presenter and programme". They were happy, but then that was over. Dales comedian pal David Walliams told how he was one of the funniest people I ever met. It's really bizarre.". I feel better for him now, I dont think hed been in a good place for a long long time. Were Dale Winton and Steve Allen partners? Were Steve Allen and - ABTC He has also worked for Blue Danube Radio in Vienna, a station sponsored by the United Nations. Allen has also worked for Blue Danube Radio in Vienna, a station sponsored by the United Nations. Dales best pal, radio DJ Steve Allen, fought back tears yesterday as he revealed the presenter had recently admitted hed had enough". Dale Winton funeral: Piers Morgan, David Walliams and Blue lead 4am - 7am. The UK presenter found himself on the receiving end following his comment on Tilly Ramsay. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I did better than he did to start with, and then he overtook me. He presents the early breakfast show between 4 am and 7 am from Monday to Friday. The presenter is entirely focused on his career and never talks about romantic affairs. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. And Dales close friend of over four decades Steve has now admitted he cant get his head around his death. Following the news, Dales close friend Steve Allen opened his LBC show at 4am with an emotional tribute to the perma-tanned TV host, and divulged details on his turbulent love life. the star was forced to sell his beloved Regents Park mansion. They became close friends, working together, going on holiday together, even briefly living together. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The latest Steve Allen (radio presenter) videos on Dailymotion I know that sounds quite bizarre and I should explain why. Allen won the Gold Award at the 2016 Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards. And then he soared ahead and I sort of pootled along doing my own bits and pieces. What happened to Jeffrey Hewson on QVC? LBC responded with a tweet that gave fans an update on his health. It was really difficult to get hold of him or be anywhere near him. Just when you think someones got everything, deep down inside, maybe they dont have everything.. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. I mucked it up. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. So lovely to hear your affectionate memories of him this morning. Winton once announced that he had a gay partner but never revealed his name. Steve, 64, said: The one thing that he didnt have was a boyfriend, the one thing that he wanted was a boyfriend. He was part of 1152 AM, where he presented London Talkback Radio and Saturday Night Out. [citation needed], In 2015, Allen released a book entitled So You Want to be a Celebrity?. Sadly, there is also no information on whether he has children or not. Occasionally, if I sound a bit teary, just go with it. He added: I feel better for him now, because I dont think hed been in a good place for a long, long time. As he talked about the sad news of the Supermarket Sweep host's death, he shared tales from their years of friendship. Steve went on: "He'd always fancied the idea of telling people he lived in Regent's Park because it was a bit flash. Dale Winton is interviewed by the 5's Company gang, including his friend Steve Allen. 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RIP. The star said: Nobody wants a camp, over 60-year-old man. Dale found her dead after she put a Do Not Disturb sign on her bedroom door. He has worked as a presenter at LBC for over four decades, and as it seems he is not quitting any soon. I do not claim to be the author of the clip. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 5's Company - Dale Winton interview - YouTube Dale Winton death: TV host said he 'took amphetamines and - Express DALE Winton always longed to be in a relationship after apparently failing to get over his ex-boyfriend - who he loved spending Saturday nights in with. Allen first worked as a nightclub disc jockey where he met long-time friend Dale Winton[2] and subsequently joined the United Biscuits Network, a radio station broadcasting to workers in the United Biscuits factories. "He used to say to me 'I've had enough'." Winton's agent last. "He was thinking very much about leaving the country and moving somewhere else. Presenters were Steve Allen, Amanda Cross, Rhodri Williams, Paul Roseby, Nick Knowles, John Barrowman, Nigel Barden, Bibi Baskin, Lionel Blair, Esther McVey, Shauna Lowrey and Sonia Saul. The sort of people he wanted to go out with tended to be heterosexual, which proved a little bit of a problem.". Dale had been very open about his battles with depression throughout his life, and comments made by one of his friends after his death appeared to suggest that he'd talked about suicide. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. [3][4] His voice was heard in Scotland, Liverpool, Manchester and London. Who is Steve Allen? 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Dales early childhood was blighted by tragedy after losing both his parents by the age of 21. His mum Sheree, a glamourous actress who had once appeared in a Bond film, took her own life age 39. Police last night said the stars death at his new home was non-suspicious and officers will submit a file to the coroner. Taking to the air on LBC this morning, a teary Steve paid tribute to his friend in an extremely emotional show. It came after Dale was found dead in his rented five-bedroom home in Whetstone, north London, on Wednesday April 18. 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Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368. "What I generally do on a Saturday is go out with buddies for dinner or a drink. 5:07. Steve and Dale met in the early 1970s when they were both DJing in Richmond. The man was a very big name at the time and wasn't publicly out as gay. Dale Winton dead: Steve Allen breaks silence on best friend's death He joined LBC in 1979 after United Biscuits Network was closed. LBC radio host Steve Allen, 64 - who was close friends with Dale for almost 50 years - made an emotional broadcast on his show this morning, when he spoke of his shock at and having to come. He is a pretty private person, and as a result, he has not disclosed much information about him. Dale said in January: "Cilla always gave me the best advice. Follow. Ian Payne is Leading Britain's Conversation. Help us change more lives, join TUKO.co.kes Patreon programme. Steve was born in Bromley, United Kingdom. But I got the impression that they hadn't been in touch, or seen each other, for years. Dale Wintons best friend Steve Allen has broken his silence on his death. "I feel happy for him that hes in a place now where hes probably going to be eternally young.. He hosted the early morning breakfast show on LBC until 2023 and was the station's longest-serving presenter.[1]. Fears were raised over his health as neighbour Ian Grant revealed he didn't look in the best shape. Stephen Allen (born 17 March 1954) is an English radio presenter. In the months running up to his death, the legendary host was reportedlyplagued by health woes, including a battle with depression. He told The Sun's TV Magazine in January: "I actually dont like Saturdays unless Im in a relationship, which Im not and havent been for a while. With time, LBC split into two stations, 1152 AM and 97.3 FM. Who is Steve Allen's father? "The death remains unexplained although at this early stage the police are not treating it as suspicious. Allen first worked as a nightclub disc jockey where he met long-time friend Dale Winton and subsequently joined the United Biscuits Network, a radio station broadcasting to workers in the United Biscuits factories. PAY ATTENTION: Don't miss trending Kenyan news. He then moved on to present The Night is Young on the station. You know when you know somebody for such a long time, nealy 50 years. DALE WINTON'S BEST FRIEND 'BREAKS DOWN' PRESENTING MORNING PODCAST JUST HOURS AFTER NEWS BROKE OF TV PRESENTER'S DEATH, LBC's Steve Allen was a close friend of Dale, The star wanted to leave the country, said his friend, Dale's health was failing in the weeks before his death, said a neighbour. He was born and raised in Bromley, United Kingdom. Supermarket Sweep legend Winton has died aged 62, with his agent confirming that he passed away at home yesterday. "I should bloody think so, of course they will. It is not known whether the UK presenter is married or not. emaildigishowbiz@the-sun.co.ukor call us direct on 02077824220. The TV star did have a fake wedding with English. A close pal said it was difficult to get hold of Dale after the relationship ended. And now a celeb pal of Dales has revealed that the Supermarket Sweep presenter had been lonely in recent months following the break-up of a relationship. \r\rThis clip is copyright Thames Television and Channel Five Television, c. 1997. Following the news, Dale's close friend Steve Allen opened his LBC show at. In addition to these shows, Allen pre-recorded another programme for LBC Steve Allen in Conversation. Instead Dale admitted he went on to choose the "wrong" type of men in future relationships. Steve admitted today had been an extremely emotional day. 7:29. LBC. When did he start working for LBC? LBC presenter Steve, 64, tweeted: What a strange way to start Thursday, cant quite get my head around the news of Dales death, so many messages, thank you all., What a strange way to start Thursday,cant quite get my head around the news of Dales death, so many messages, thank you all, Steve Allen (@steveallenshow) April 19, 2018, Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts, it really made my day, The radio hosts followers replied with their condolences, with one message reading: Im sorry for your loss, hopefully you will be sharing some great memories later to help raise a smile this dark day., Another person wrote: I too thought of you as soon as I heard the news about the lovely Dale Winton. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. His voice was heard in Scotland, Liverpool, Manchester and London.. UBN closed in 1979, and Allen joined LBC as presenter of the Night Extra programme. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. How old is Steve Allen? It was a bit H from Steps, big surprise, hes gay. Unfortunately, it closed in 1979, and Allen joined LBC as presenter of the Night Extra programme. [17][18][19], In 2021, Allen's comments about Tilly Ramsay, who was appearing in Strictly Come Dancing, were the subject of some media attention. Steve started as a nightclub disc jockey. Become TUKO.co.ke ambassador get a branded T-shirt, hoodie or water bottle at our TUKO Shop! Dale Winton passed away at the age of 62 on Wednesday. The star was found collapsed at his home in North London on Wednesday, with officers looking into what has happened. In February 2011, he performed again at the Mermaid Theatre, supported by mind-reader Graham P Jolley. He said: Ive been inundated with texts and emails and all sorts of lovely people Ive not heard from in ages, saying theyre very sorry. His early breakfast shows involved discussion of stories from the day's newspapers, Allen's personal anecdotes, his gripes about daily life, and his often critical and derogatory comments about celebrities. The man was a very big name at the time and wasn't publicly out as gay. Strangely enough, we were only talking about it a while ago, he didnt like the ageing process, he hated it. It sounds so stupid. Enquiries into the circumstances by officers from Barnet continue.". Steve Allen is without a doubt one of the most famous presenters in the United Kingdom. You could do a book on Dales love life, and at the end of each chapter you would have the word unfulfilled. In a TV interview two years ago, Dale admitted that his struggle with depression was triggered by a bad break up and at its worst he found it difficult to leave his house. Report. The Supermarket Sweep star, 62, opened. Steve first met Dale as his relief DJ at the age of 18 and the immediately hit it off. Playing next. Later, Steve contacted her privately and issued an apology and helped suppress the pressure. His friend Steve Allen today said the TV host suffered a "turbulent" love life. He told The Times: If I have a regret, its actually that I never sat [down and told her] Although she knew, Im sorry that I never gave her the benefit of that trust. Here is his emotional tribute to the flamboyant TV star. Everyones got them, but when youre in the business, theyre amplified.. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Tilly, on her part, fired back with an Instagram post. Are Katie and Derek from Married At First Sight still together? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The stars cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Steve Allen's Emotional Tribute To Close Friend Dale Winton. And I used to say oh, youve got loads of things. UBN was a radio station that broadcasted to workers in the United Biscuits factories. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? "While we know many will share this terrible loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy at this time of grief.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Dale Winton's best friend Steve Allen has broken his silence on his death. Celeb obsessed? Click to reveal We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. Steve continued: He didnt come out until he was around 54. Dale Winton's perfect response to man who called him a 'poof' LBC's Steve Allen drops hints about Dale Winton's secret affair. "I spent most of this morning's show crying. 1:02:52. He did have relationships with a few people. The LBC presenter said: "The one thing that he didn't have was a boyfriend, the . Allen first worked as a nightclub disc jockey where he met long-time friend Dale Winton . [14][15], In 2018, Ofcom found that Allen's comments about the traveller community had breached the Broadcasting Code. Steve went on: He was just getting deeper and deeper into debt because unfortunately the one thing Dale loved doing was spending money. Therefore, his love life remains a mystery. Why was Steve Allen not on LBC? Throughout his illustrious career, he has won the hearts of numerous fans globally. He is currently back at the station. Dale Winton was left broken after break up with boyfriend who - The Sun The two remained friends thereafter and lived together for a period and went on holiday together. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. You canWhatsAppus on 07810 791 502. "He moved earlier this month and when I saw him go I realised that his health wasn't quite right, he did not look that great," he said. A waiter for the restaurant said Dale was a frequent visitor and looked in good health during his final days: "He was a nice guy, very down-to-earth and polite.". Sorry, this video isn't available any more. Dale's secret romance has been revealed by his close friend, LBC radio DJ Steve Allen. The latest updates, Who is Patrick Swayze's son? He would later move on to present The Night is Young. Clickhereto upload yours. "Yesterday, when I went to bed, I knew Dale Winton. Dale Winton dead: Supermarket Sweep star had fling with actor - Express "I met him when we were 18. . (He was a TV executive and Dale left everything to him in his will. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. He released a book entitled So You Want to Be a Celebrity? The final episode of this show was broadcast in spring 2020. He said Dale used to sneak out during his lunch breaks to meet the mystery fella. In 2009 and 2010, Allen continued his sell out 'audience with' stage shows at the Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch and at the Mermaid Theatre in Central London. After Dale Winton's death, Allen revealed that they both "enjoyed a top-secret relationship" together. He joined the station in 1979 and has been there ever since. Today, Dale Winton is no more and I can't come to terms with that. Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts, it really made my day. Where is Steve Allen from? "[13], In 2015, the RMT union complained to Ofcom that Allen's comments about striking London Underground workers were "likely to encourage or incite crime". Dale told his friend that the man, who has since died, had never gone public about his sexuality and therefore their relationship had to remain behind closed doors. Steve Allen LBC Thread - Page 197 Digital Spy . Additionally, he is an author and was also a television presenter of 5's Company. I kind of wished I had, because she died not long after.. Winton started DJing in clubs in Richmond in 1972, where he met DJ Steve Allen. It is not known if he had a partner at the time of his death, aged 62.

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