[4][7][8] In a Radio Times poll that year, he was voted readers' tenth favourite male radio voice. Steve first met Dale as his relief DJ at the age of 18 and the immediately hit it off. "Yesterday, when I went to bed, I knew Dale Winton. Dale Winton age and Nell McAndrew wedding as Supermarket Sweep - Metro 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. Why did Dale Winton not leave his money to Allen? "Police were called by London Ambulance Service at approximately 16:10hrs on Wednesday, 18 April following the death of a man, aged in his 60s, at a residential address in High Road, Whetstone," read the statement. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Police said yesterday they are investigating Dale's "unexplained" death. Its actually more about the Saturday night going into the Sunday morning because I want to wake up with someone. Steve went on: He was just getting deeper and deeper into debt because unfortunately the one thing Dale loved doing was spending money. His absence was quickly noticed by his numerous fans and asked where he was. As he talked about the sad news of the Supermarket Sweep host's death, he shared tales from their years of friendship. He was supported by fellow LBC presenter Anthony Davis. Therefore, as of 2021, he is 67 years old. He was part of 1152 AM, where he presented London Talkback Radio and Saturday Night Out. TRAGIC Dale Winton "went off the radar" after breaking up with a boyfriend who he moved to Florida to be with, a friend has said. The two remained friends thereafter and lived together for a period and went on holiday together. He is a UK presenter currently working for LBC. The cause of death is currently unknown, however a Metropolitan Police spokesman said last night: "The death is not being treated as. Everyones got them, but when youre in the business, theyre amplified.. Dale's secret romance has been revealed by his close friend, LBC radio DJ Steve Allen. "If he had been lucky enough to have a relationship with a man who loved him, then I think he would be alive today Winton started DJing in clubs in Richmond in 1972, where he met DJ Steve Allen. 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. It was a bit H from Steps, big surprise, hes gay. So it was a bit disappointing. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. "A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course. Sorry, this video isn't available any more. While he was doing so, he met his long-time friend Dale Winton who introduced him to the United Biscuits Network (UBN). Dale's life-long friend Steve Allen, spoke about the star's "turbulent" love life following his death. Steve continued: He didnt come out until he was around 54. Some people speculated that they were romantic partners. There is no factual information regarding Steve Allen's salary and net worth. He is a mixed martial artist who is currently participating in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA. He didnt want people thinking he didnt have any money.. Instead Dale admitted he went on to choose the "wrong" type of men in future relationships. Here is his emotional tribute to the flamboyant TV star. We had this chat for many many years and he said "are they going to turn up to the funeral?'" Allen said . happy, 'laughing and joking with friends' in a London restaurant. Dale was so devoted to the mystery man that he would undertake a regular transatlantic commute in between jobs in Britain. 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. And then he soared ahead and I sort of pootled along doing my own bits and pieces. The sort of people he wanted to go out with tended to be heterosexual, which proved a little bit of a problem. LBC. [citation needed], In 2015, Allen released a book entitled So You Want to be a Celebrity?. 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. Then he told me he was seeing a very famous actor.". Dale Winton sold his 2.6m central London house just three weeks ago He was a bit of a car fanatic. Dale Winton's most iconic TV show was, without a doubt, Supermarket Sweep. Allen frequently mentions Winton and their relationship, his fans have mentioned a dispute and dismissal of whatever Walliams claims. Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC & LBC News, 19 April 2018, 08:01 | Updated: 19 April 2018, 08:37.