Louie Spence is an English dancer, choreographer and television personality. He is best known for starring on Sky 1 ‘s dance show, Pineapple Dance Studios that has sold around the world and aired on the US network, Ovation . Louie Spence is a professional dancer who has rocketed his career as a reality star on Dancing on Ice , Celebrity Big Brother , and The Pounce . In his youth he was known for appearing in West End musicals including Miss Saigon , Cats , and Closer to Heaven .

Besides being a dancer, Louie Spence has also played roles in films and TV shows such as Sharknado 5: Global Crush (2017), Out of Her Rockers (2016), The Leap (2016), The Exclusives (2012), Swinging with the Finkels (2011 ), Benidorm (2010) and Anna (1988). He has also guest-starred on shows such as Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2010), Justin Lee Collins Good Times (2010), Top Gear (2010), Alan Carr: The Talkative Man (2010), Shooting Stars (2010), 8 of 10 Cats ( 2010-2012),Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night (2010-2011) and The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2010-2013).

Born name

Louie Spence

nickname

Louie

Sun sign

Aries

Place of birth

Ponders End, Enfield, London, England, United Kingdom

nationality

training

Louie Spence was in attendance at Notley High School in Braintree, Essex, England. He then went on to the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts in London, England.

occupation

Dancer, choreographer, TV presenter, actor

family

• Vater – Kith Spence
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – Kelly East (Sister)
• Other – Lotan Carter (Nephew) (TV Personality)

Manager

unknown

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm

weight

72 kg or 159 lbs

friend/spouse

Louie Spence dated –

1. Leto Fernandez (2007–Present) – Leto Fernandez and Louie Spence met in 2001 when Louie was introduced to a club in Leto by choreographer Jason Gardiner, who was working on the album Dancing on Ice . They married in 2007, although Louie isn’t a fan of the marriage.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of English descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Cheerful

distinguishing features

No facial hair

Known for

• Appearances in West End musicals, including Miss Saigon , Cats , and Closer to Heaven
• His role in the TV show Pineapple Dance Studios

first movie

Louie Spence made his feature film debut as the dancer in the 1988 film Anna .

First TV show

He made his first television appearance in the Brighton Rock episode of the TV series, Grange Hill in 1985.

Louie Spence Fakten

1. Ever since Louie Spence was 5 years old he went to the local dance center in Essex with his sisters every Saturday morning. He wore a blue Lycra leotard and trained as a dancer all day.
2. There has been controversy as Louie Spence promotes himself and his new series on ITV This Morning . In the video he waxed the butts of 5 men. It was not widely accepted by the public due to the camera angles and what was shown on screen. Hundreds of viewers complained and a crisis ensued within ITV.
3. Louie Spence has appeared in several West End theater productions, including Cats and Miss Saigon .
4. He was on Big Brother Season 12 and was cleared 2 days before the finale.
5. Louie Spence was a guest on the comedy show Would I Lie To You? in 2011.
6. He was always encouraged by his father and mother who recognized his talent and helped him build on himself earlier in life. His parents mortgaged the newly purchased parish house to fund his attendance at the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts in London when he was 12.
7. Due to his hard work, Louie Spence landed a role on the West End show Bugsy Malone at the age of 13, followed by a role on the Wayne Sleep-Fronted BBC series, The Hot Shoe Show .
8. At the age of 16, Louie had turned his passion into a career because he left school without a degree. He became a professional dancer in Miss Saigon .
9. Mariah Carey, Robbie Williams and several other stars have always visited Louie when they needed dancers and choreographers, despite his difficult schedule.
10. In 2010 Louie Spence gave a speech on Sky 1 and re -commissioned the second series of Pineapple Dance Studios but after the speech and restart it became known as Louie Spence’s Show Business .
11. Born in London, he grew up with two older sisters who also learned to dance.
12. Louie Spence received a column in Heat magazine that gave him the idea to write his autobiography, Still Have It, Never Lost It! . It was released in September 2011.
13. On New Year’s Eve 2000, Louie Spence suffered a bout of Bell’s palsy. This attack left him paralyzed on one side of his face. He remains partially affected by the disease.
14. In the ’90s Louie Spence worked as a support dancer on tours for everyone from Björk to Boyzone to 2 Unlimited. He later became friends with some of the top acts. He has danced with Emma Lee Bunton and the Spice Girls on tour.
15. Louie Spence claimed that the first and only romantic relationship he ever had with a woman was at age 12 when he kissed a girl. He also said in an interview with Neu Magazine in 2012 that the girl tasted digestive cookies, which may have sparked gay sexuality in him. He always credits himself with the ability to turn straight men gay.
16. His nephew is Big Brother star Lotan Carter, who appeared with Louie on an episode of Pineapple Dance Studios .
17. Louie struggled with anxiety and depression that set in after his mother’s death. He was always close to his late mother and even revealed that his sexuality was not hidden from his mother either. He claimed that his mother knew he was gay since he was 5 years old. She sent him a letter when he came out as gay at the age of 19, telling him she always knew.
18. Visit his official website @ louiespencemasterclass.com.
19. Follow Louie Spence on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.