Well, that’s that then. They’ve done it. Harry and Meghan have gone full scorched earth. Part two of their Netflix saga may not have been as explosive as anticipated – but it will almost certainly see them struck off the family Christmas card list, thanks to Harry airing details of Megxit-related rows with Prince William and King Charles. But an almost unendurable three additional hours of grudge-rehashing gives very little further insight into why the pair remain so furious at the Royal Family.
I can see now why they Deathly-Hallows-Part-One-and-Part-Two-ed their heavily hyped documentary. It would simply have been too unbearable to watch six hours of first-world whingeing without a week’s break in the middle. It did, of course, also create a convenient sense of anticipation, suggesting that the second instalment would have all the real drama – although the Duke and Duchess of Sussex take umbrage at the...
I can see now why they Deathly-Hallows-Part-One-and-Part-Two-ed their heavily hyped documentary. It would simply have been too unbearable to watch six hours of first-world whingeing without a week’s break in the middle. It did, of course, also create a convenient sense of anticipation, suggesting that the second instalment would have all the real drama – although the Duke and Duchess of Sussex take umbrage at the...
- 12/15/2022
- by Jessie Thompson
- The Independent - TV
I’m a Celebrity 2022 is a matter of weeks away, and the first contestants are seemingly being revealed.
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle – and a launch date has reportedly been set for Sunday 6 November.
Thanks...
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle – and a launch date has reportedly been set for Sunday 6 November.
Thanks...
- 10/27/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
I’m a Celebrity 2022 is a matter of weeks away, and the first contestants are seemingly being revealed.
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle – and a launch date has reportedly been set for Sunday 6 November.
Thanks...
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle – and a launch date has reportedly been set for Sunday 6 November.
Thanks...
- 10/27/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
I’m a Celebrity 2022 line-up: Full list of contestant rumours, including Chris Moyles and Boy George
I’m a Celebrity2022 is a matter of weeks away, and the first contestants are seemingly being revealed.
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle.
Thanks to reliable sources close to the show, the 2022 line-up appears to be taking shape.
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle.
Thanks to reliable sources close to the show, the 2022 line-up appears to be taking shape.
- 10/9/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
I’m a Celebrity 2022 line-up: Full list of contestant rumours, including Chris Moyles and Boy George
I’m a Celebrity2022 is a matter of weeks away, and the first contestants are seemingly being revealed.
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle.
Thanks to reliable sources close to the show, the 2022 line-up appears to be taking shape.
This year’s series will be extra special for viewers considering it’s been 20 years since DJ Tony Blackburn was crowned King of the Jungle in the iTV reality show’s first ever run.
To mark the occasion, a selection of ex-contestants are currently filming an All Stars edition of the show in South Africa, which won’t be broadcast until 2023. (Find out who’s rumoured to be taking part here).
Before that, though, there’s the small matter of the main show – and fans are now wondering who will be appearing following the release of a first trailer on ITV on Friday (7 October).
Excitingly, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have confirmed the series will return to the Australian jungle.
Thanks to reliable sources close to the show, the 2022 line-up appears to be taking shape.
- 10/8/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Have I Got News for You viewers are reacting to Boris Johnson’s “brutal” send-off episode.
As the end of Johnson’s time as prime minister grows nearer, the satirical series recorded a special instalment, titled “Have I Got News for Boris: A Very Special Tribute”, which was broadcast on Friday (2 September).
In true Have I Got News for You style, the BBC series didn’t hold back in roasting Johnson.
Near the beginning of the episode, panellist Paul Merton noted how the BBC had billed the episode as a “tribute”, with Ian Hislop quipping: “Tribute? Funny way to spell ‘good riddance’”. When guest Janet Street Porter stated: “I hope it’s going to be balanced”, Merton replied: “Yeah, absolutely. Yeah.”
Many viewers couldn’t get enough of the episode, which one person branded a fitting send-off”. However, others found the Jack Dee-hosted episode to be disrespectful, and called...
As the end of Johnson’s time as prime minister grows nearer, the satirical series recorded a special instalment, titled “Have I Got News for Boris: A Very Special Tribute”, which was broadcast on Friday (2 September).
In true Have I Got News for You style, the BBC series didn’t hold back in roasting Johnson.
Near the beginning of the episode, panellist Paul Merton noted how the BBC had billed the episode as a “tribute”, with Ian Hislop quipping: “Tribute? Funny way to spell ‘good riddance’”. When guest Janet Street Porter stated: “I hope it’s going to be balanced”, Merton replied: “Yeah, absolutely. Yeah.”
Many viewers couldn’t get enough of the episode, which one person branded a fitting send-off”. However, others found the Jack Dee-hosted episode to be disrespectful, and called...
- 9/4/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Have I Got News for You viewers are reacting to Boris Johnson’s “brutal” send-off episode.
As the end of Johnson’s time as prime minister grows nearer, the satirical series recorded a special instalment, titled “Have I Got News for Boris: A Very Special Tribute”, which was broadcast on Friday (2 September).
In true Have I Got News for You style, the BBC series didn’t hold back in roasting Johnson.
Near the beginning of the episode, panellist Paul Merton noted how the BBC had billed the episode as a “tribute”, with Ian Hislop quipping: “Tribute? Funny way to spell ‘good riddance’”. When guest Janet Street Porter stated: “I hope it’s going to be balanced”, Merton replied: “Yeah, absolutely. Yeah.”
Many viewers couldn’t get enough of the episode, which one person branded a fitting send-off”. However, others found the Jack Dee-hosted episode to be disrespectful, and called...
As the end of Johnson’s time as prime minister grows nearer, the satirical series recorded a special instalment, titled “Have I Got News for Boris: A Very Special Tribute”, which was broadcast on Friday (2 September).
In true Have I Got News for You style, the BBC series didn’t hold back in roasting Johnson.
Near the beginning of the episode, panellist Paul Merton noted how the BBC had billed the episode as a “tribute”, with Ian Hislop quipping: “Tribute? Funny way to spell ‘good riddance’”. When guest Janet Street Porter stated: “I hope it’s going to be balanced”, Merton replied: “Yeah, absolutely. Yeah.”
Many viewers couldn’t get enough of the episode, which one person branded a fitting send-off”. However, others found the Jack Dee-hosted episode to be disrespectful, and called...
- 9/3/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Chewing Gum creator Michaela Coel is to give the prestigious MacTaggart lecture at this year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival – becoming only the fifth women its 42-year history.
Coel, who has also starred in Black Mirror and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, is one of the UK’s rising on-screen and off-screen stars since creating the E4 comedy Chewing Gum, which airs on Netflix in the UK. She is to appear in Netflix’s forthcoming musical feature film Been So Long.
She joins a short list of women who have given the lecture, following in the footsteps of former Doctor Who producer Verity Lambert, 60 Minutes reporter Christine Ockrent, Janet Street-Porter and Shine Group founder Elisabeth Murdoch. Other big names from the world of television to have given the speech include Norman Lear, Ted Turner, Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch, and Google’s Eric Schmidt. In recent years, the now-disgraced House of Cards...
Coel, who has also starred in Black Mirror and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, is one of the UK’s rising on-screen and off-screen stars since creating the E4 comedy Chewing Gum, which airs on Netflix in the UK. She is to appear in Netflix’s forthcoming musical feature film Been So Long.
She joins a short list of women who have given the lecture, following in the footsteps of former Doctor Who producer Verity Lambert, 60 Minutes reporter Christine Ockrent, Janet Street-Porter and Shine Group founder Elisabeth Murdoch. Other big names from the world of television to have given the speech include Norman Lear, Ted Turner, Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch, and Google’s Eric Schmidt. In recent years, the now-disgraced House of Cards...
- 3/29/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Vicky Pattison wants to host her own panel show. The former 'Geordie Shore' star has been a part-time panellist on 'Loose Women' alongside regulars Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan and Janet Street-Porter since the beginning of the month and she now feels she's picked up the tricks of the trade and is ready to front her own chat show. Vicky said: ''I would love to do something comedy based, like sketch show type, a panel show where you've got to think on your feet, or have a bit of a laugh. ''I do think essentially my strong suit lies in the fact...
- 1/28/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Vicky Pattison is going to be a panellist on 'Loose Women'. The 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' winner has been signed up to appear alongside regulars such as Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan and Janet Street-Porter and will join the TV show in the New Year. Bosses hope her popularity in the jungle will attract more younger viewers. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Vicky won 'I'm A Celeb...' by a landslide so everyone knows she is popular, especially with a younger audience. ITV are desperate to keep a hold of her and invest in her as a future star. She...
- 12/28/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Ruth Langsford is adamant she won't leave 'Loose Women' until she's ''thrown out'' by producers. The 55-year-old TV presenter is determined to grow old and crippled before she'll willingly give up her seat on the panel, which also includes Janet Street-Porter and Judy Finnigan, because she believes they represent ''mature'' ladies. Speaking to Bang Showbiz at the red carpet of the ITV Gala at the London Palladium on Thursday (19.11.15), she said: ''I do believe 'Loose Women' is flying the flag for the more mature woman on television and long may it continue. ''You shouldn't be set out to grass when...
- 11/21/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Ruth Langsford is adamant she won't leave 'Loose Women' until she's ''thrown out'' by producers. The 55-year-old TV presenter is determined to grow old and crippled before she'll willingly give up her seat on the panel, which also includes Janet Street-Porter and Judy Finnigan, because she believes they represent ''mature'' ladies. Speaking to Bang Showbiz at the red carpet of the ITV Gala at the London Palladium on Thursday (19.11.15), she said: ''I do believe 'Loose Women' is flying the flag for the more mature woman on television and long may it continue. ''You shouldn't be set out to grass when...
- 11/19/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Britain's Got Talent's Hypno Dog has claimed another victim... Loose Women panellist Andrea McLean.
She and fellow presenter Nadia Sawalha sat down with the pooch named Princess plus her assistant Krystyna Lennon earlier. Naturally, the Loose Women pair looked into Hypno Dog's eyes, not around the eyes, into her eyes.
As seen in the must-watch video, a hypnotised Sawalha wakes up to think she is Janet Street-Porter, and McLean believes dogs should have the same rights as humans.
After causing a bit of controversy last month, Lennon and Hypno Dog told Digital Spy they are used to people questioning their act - but challenged cynics to come to a live show.
Watch the original Britain's Got Talent audition featuring Hypno Dog below:...
She and fellow presenter Nadia Sawalha sat down with the pooch named Princess plus her assistant Krystyna Lennon earlier. Naturally, the Loose Women pair looked into Hypno Dog's eyes, not around the eyes, into her eyes.
As seen in the must-watch video, a hypnotised Sawalha wakes up to think she is Janet Street-Porter, and McLean believes dogs should have the same rights as humans.
After causing a bit of controversy last month, Lennon and Hypno Dog told Digital Spy they are used to people questioning their act - but challenged cynics to come to a live show.
Watch the original Britain's Got Talent audition featuring Hypno Dog below:...
- 5/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Coleen Nolan compared supporting gay rights to supporting Isis today, as the Loose Women panel discussed the verdict of Northern Ireland's 'gay cake' row.
This morning, a judge found Ashers Baking Company guilty of discrimination, after the bakery refused an order to bake a cake which was in support of gay marriage.
However, Nolan spoke out in support of the bakery, and left some viewers shocked when she attempted to argue that it would be no different to making the bakery fulfil an order for a cake supporting the Islamic State [Isis] militant group.
"At the end of the day, if you went in there and two days later they said, 'We don't want to make your cakes because of our beliefs', you'd just never go back to that shop and you'd probably say to all your gay friends, 'Don't go there, they're anti-gay', and boycott it," she said.
"What about...
This morning, a judge found Ashers Baking Company guilty of discrimination, after the bakery refused an order to bake a cake which was in support of gay marriage.
However, Nolan spoke out in support of the bakery, and left some viewers shocked when she attempted to argue that it would be no different to making the bakery fulfil an order for a cake supporting the Islamic State [Isis] militant group.
"At the end of the day, if you went in there and two days later they said, 'We don't want to make your cakes because of our beliefs', you'd just never go back to that shop and you'd probably say to all your gay friends, 'Don't go there, they're anti-gay', and boycott it," she said.
"What about...
- 5/19/2015
- Digital Spy
Michael Ball recalls how he accidentally flashed Cher's "bits" to the nation in tonight's (February 10) Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled.
The singer speaks to Davies about the embarrassing incident, which happened during an episode of his music show on ITV.
Ball explains that after the pair sang a duet, he lifted up the 'Believe' singer in celebration.
"I went up to her and I picked her up and twirled her, and she's screaming, 'Put me down I haven't put my knickers on'," he remembers.
"And I flashed her bits to the nation. I thought my work had been done."
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled airs on Dave at 10pm tonight, with Ball, Angela Barnes, Janet Street-Porter and Ross Noble appearing as guests.
The singer speaks to Davies about the embarrassing incident, which happened during an episode of his music show on ITV.
Ball explains that after the pair sang a duet, he lifted up the 'Believe' singer in celebration.
"I went up to her and I picked her up and twirled her, and she's screaming, 'Put me down I haven't put my knickers on'," he remembers.
"And I flashed her bits to the nation. I thought my work had been done."
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled airs on Dave at 10pm tonight, with Ball, Angela Barnes, Janet Street-Porter and Ross Noble appearing as guests.
- 2/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Katie Hopkins caused a bit of stir during an appearance on Loose Women.
Things started out civilly enough when the Celebrity Big Brother runner up appeared on the ITV chat show today (February 9), but it wasn't long before the conversation took a downward turn.
Many thanks to @moose-women for having me on the show. The sisterhood at its finest. #loosewomen
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) February 9, 2015
When asked by Coleen Nolan if she ever regrets anything she says, Hopkins asked for an example.
Nolan then mentioned that Hopkins constantly tweeted about her sister Linda, who survived breast cancer, when she appeared in last January's Celebrity Big Brother.
Saying that Hopkins spoke about Linda's "fat arm" and "droopy breast", Nolan said: "Can you imagine someone saying that about your family?"
Hopkins replied: "I wasn't the biggest fan of your sister... I get a lot of comments every day... I accept those things what people throw at me.
Things started out civilly enough when the Celebrity Big Brother runner up appeared on the ITV chat show today (February 9), but it wasn't long before the conversation took a downward turn.
Many thanks to @moose-women for having me on the show. The sisterhood at its finest. #loosewomen
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) February 9, 2015
When asked by Coleen Nolan if she ever regrets anything she says, Hopkins asked for an example.
Nolan then mentioned that Hopkins constantly tweeted about her sister Linda, who survived breast cancer, when she appeared in last January's Celebrity Big Brother.
Saying that Hopkins spoke about Linda's "fat arm" and "droopy breast", Nolan said: "Can you imagine someone saying that about your family?"
Hopkins replied: "I wasn't the biggest fan of your sister... I get a lot of comments every day... I accept those things what people throw at me.
- 2/9/2015
- Digital Spy
The stars of Loose Women will pay tribute to Lynda Bellingham at the National Television Awards tonight (January 21).
Panellists Coleen Nolan, Kaye Adams, Linda Robson, Sherrie Hewson, Jane Moore, Janet Street Porter and Jamelia will wear black outfits with orange accessories, the colours of the charity Action Against Cancer.
Bellingham was heavily involved with the charity before her death in October. She died at the age of 66 following a battle with cancer.
Her husband, Michael Pattemore, has since become the charity's ambassador.
Nolan said: "Cancer affects so many lives and families and anything that might raise awareness of the work that these charities do is worthwhile.
"Lynda was such a fantastic Loose Woman and an incredible friend. She is always in our thoughts."
Pattemore added: "Lynda would be so proud to see so many people supporting Action Against Cancer, which is such a great charity... one day we will beat this disease.
Panellists Coleen Nolan, Kaye Adams, Linda Robson, Sherrie Hewson, Jane Moore, Janet Street Porter and Jamelia will wear black outfits with orange accessories, the colours of the charity Action Against Cancer.
Bellingham was heavily involved with the charity before her death in October. She died at the age of 66 following a battle with cancer.
Her husband, Michael Pattemore, has since become the charity's ambassador.
Nolan said: "Cancer affects so many lives and families and anything that might raise awareness of the work that these charities do is worthwhile.
"Lynda was such a fantastic Loose Woman and an incredible friend. She is always in our thoughts."
Pattemore added: "Lynda would be so proud to see so many people supporting Action Against Cancer, which is such a great charity... one day we will beat this disease.
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Ken Morley has defended his remarks on Celebrity Big Brother in his first interview since being ejected from the show.
The former Coronation Street actor was removed from the house after making several offensive racist and sexist remarks during his stay.
Appearing on ITV's Loose Women today (January 13), Morley insisted that his use of the word "n***o" when recalling a story with Frank Bruno was not offensive, as the boxer found it funny at the time.
Explaining the use of the same word during a discussion with Alexander O'Neal, Morley said: "With Alexander, we were discussing terminology in the Americans, and I said Martin Luther King used a word to define what a black man was in America in the '60s. The American army now used that word. It is outdated, granted."
When pushed for an apology from the Loose Women panellists, he said: "Oh yes, of course I'm sorry.
The former Coronation Street actor was removed from the house after making several offensive racist and sexist remarks during his stay.
Appearing on ITV's Loose Women today (January 13), Morley insisted that his use of the word "n***o" when recalling a story with Frank Bruno was not offensive, as the boxer found it funny at the time.
Explaining the use of the same word during a discussion with Alexander O'Neal, Morley said: "With Alexander, we were discussing terminology in the Americans, and I said Martin Luther King used a word to define what a black man was in America in the '60s. The American army now used that word. It is outdated, granted."
When pushed for an apology from the Loose Women panellists, he said: "Oh yes, of course I'm sorry.
- 1/13/2015
- Digital Spy
Non-stop flatulence, a dead possum, and being too darn sexy. Are these the most ridiculous I'm a Celebrity fights in the history of the jungle?
After Croc campmates Melanie Sykes and Vicki Michelle bickered over a pencil in last night's show (November 26), we reminisce over some of the silliest spats over the years.
From Brian Harvey's continual wind to Darren Day being too darn sexy - here are 10 absurd jungle rumbles:
1. Darren Day's too sexy for the jungle?
Sizzling sexual chemistry or far too much flatulence? It was almost impossible to keep up with Darren Day and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's love/hate relationship in the 2002 series.
Palmer-Tomkinson shocked the entire nation as she revealed the root of their tension was all down to Day's unbridled sexiness, shouting: "I'll tell you why I am very uptight. It's because I think you are so f**king sexy."
Most put it...
After Croc campmates Melanie Sykes and Vicki Michelle bickered over a pencil in last night's show (November 26), we reminisce over some of the silliest spats over the years.
From Brian Harvey's continual wind to Darren Day being too darn sexy - here are 10 absurd jungle rumbles:
1. Darren Day's too sexy for the jungle?
Sizzling sexual chemistry or far too much flatulence? It was almost impossible to keep up with Darren Day and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's love/hate relationship in the 2002 series.
Palmer-Tomkinson shocked the entire nation as she revealed the root of their tension was all down to Day's unbridled sexiness, shouting: "I'll tell you why I am very uptight. It's because I think you are so f**king sexy."
Most put it...
- 11/27/2014
- Digital Spy
A new ITV promotional video has been revealed.
Phillip Schofield, Lorraine Kelly, Janet Street-Porter, Jamelia and Gok Wan are amongst those that feature in the clip.
The video celebrates shows in ITV's weekday mornings schedule, such as Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women.
Kelly was among the stars who went make-up-free in support of BBC Children in Need.
Schofield also stars in the recently unveiled Cadburys Christmas advert.
Phillip Schofield, Lorraine Kelly, Janet Street-Porter, Jamelia and Gok Wan are amongst those that feature in the clip.
The video celebrates shows in ITV's weekday mornings schedule, such as Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, This Morning and Loose Women.
Kelly was among the stars who went make-up-free in support of BBC Children in Need.
Schofield also stars in the recently unveiled Cadburys Christmas advert.
- 11/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Gemma Collins has earned herself a joint record by quitting I'm a Celebrity... Get me Out of Here! after just three days of languishing in the jungle's Celebrity Slammer.
Gemma Collins: Are you glad or sad she's quit I'm a Celebrity?
Gemma Collins leaves I'm a Celebrity: Here's 12 reasons why we'll miss her
While she's not the first star to walk, she (and her fellow record holder, see below) did it far quicker than the rest*.
*Excluding Malcolm McLaren, who never even made it into the jungle in 2007, claiming the camp was a "glorified film set" and that the show was "fake".
Can you remember the rest of the celebrities who opted to leave the show? Here are nine along with the days they lasted and their reasons for leaving:
1. John Lydon
Days lasted: 11
Not long after calling viewers "fucking c**ts" for not voting him off the...
Gemma Collins: Are you glad or sad she's quit I'm a Celebrity?
Gemma Collins leaves I'm a Celebrity: Here's 12 reasons why we'll miss her
While she's not the first star to walk, she (and her fellow record holder, see below) did it far quicker than the rest*.
*Excluding Malcolm McLaren, who never even made it into the jungle in 2007, claiming the camp was a "glorified film set" and that the show was "fake".
Can you remember the rest of the celebrities who opted to leave the show? Here are nine along with the days they lasted and their reasons for leaving:
1. John Lydon
Days lasted: 11
Not long after calling viewers "fucking c**ts" for not voting him off the...
- 11/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Lynda Bellingham had been planning a family Christmas before her death. The beloved actress and television presenter was excitedly planning her final Christmas with her two sons and her husband Michael Pattemore before she sadly passed away in hospital on Sunday (19.10.14) after battling colorectal cancer for 15 months. In an emotional interview with 'Loose Women' - which was filmed last week - Lynda revealed that she was looking forward to having a real Christmas tree. According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, she told Janet Street-Porter and Coleen Nolan: ''Michael spent years trying to put me off a real tree and we're very...
- 10/22/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham was given a standing ovation from the 'Loose Women' studio audience as she arrived on set for the final time. The actress, who has terminal bowel cancer and just weeks to live, filmed her final appearance on the popular ITV show - which will air on Wednesday (23.10.14) - and was interviewed by her former co-hosts Coleen Nolan and Janet Street-Porter, the Sunday People reports. Asked how she would like to be remembered, the 66 year old said: ''Just as an honest person. ''We've been through this as 'Loose Women' - you can't do 'Loose Women' unless you're honest.'' She continued: ''You...
- 10/19/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Councillor Karen Danczuk, who became embroiled in a row on Loose Women yesterday (October 7) following discussion of her online selfies, has defended her position on Twitter.
Danczuk, who is married to Rochdale Labour MP Simon Danczuk, appeared on the ITV talk show to discuss "revealing" photos of herself which she had posted online.
However, she was accused by Loose Women co-hosts Jamelia and Janet Street-Porter of being a poor role model to girls in Rochdale and of neglecting her responsibilities as a politician.
There is no excuse for rape, abuse or grooming. A persons clothes does not give the green card for these disgusting acts! Full Stop. Kd
— Cllr Karen Danczuk (@KarenDanczuk) October 8, 2014
Danczuk has since tweeted that her selfies are harmless, saying that provocative clothing should not be used as an "excuse" for sex crimes.
Street-Porter had said that she felt "ashamed" that Danczuk could be viewed as a role model,...
Danczuk, who is married to Rochdale Labour MP Simon Danczuk, appeared on the ITV talk show to discuss "revealing" photos of herself which she had posted online.
However, she was accused by Loose Women co-hosts Jamelia and Janet Street-Porter of being a poor role model to girls in Rochdale and of neglecting her responsibilities as a politician.
There is no excuse for rape, abuse or grooming. A persons clothes does not give the green card for these disgusting acts! Full Stop. Kd
— Cllr Karen Danczuk (@KarenDanczuk) October 8, 2014
Danczuk has since tweeted that her selfies are harmless, saying that provocative clothing should not be used as an "excuse" for sex crimes.
Street-Porter had said that she felt "ashamed" that Danczuk could be viewed as a role model,...
- 10/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Craig Revel Horwood has shared his views on the so-called Strictly Come Dancing 'curse' and Judy Murray's dance moves.
The 49-year-old judge of the BBC ballroom competition joined ITV's Loose Women this afternoon (September 23) to give his opinion on the potential of this year's contestants.
On Wimbledon champion Andy Murray's mother Judy - partnered with Anton du Beke - Horwood deadpanned: "I have only seen 30 seconds of her dancing and that was enough.
"I think Anton really has his work cut out."
When panellist Janet Street-Porter pointed out that Judy was wearing tennis shoes to dance with du Beke, Horwood retorted: "I wonder why. Traction, darling - she needs some purchase on the floor."
As Street-Porter attempted to defend Judy and suggest that she might do "alright", he quipped: "What, for the drag along the floor factor or the flying factor?"
He was later quizzed by host Ruth Langsford...
The 49-year-old judge of the BBC ballroom competition joined ITV's Loose Women this afternoon (September 23) to give his opinion on the potential of this year's contestants.
On Wimbledon champion Andy Murray's mother Judy - partnered with Anton du Beke - Horwood deadpanned: "I have only seen 30 seconds of her dancing and that was enough.
"I think Anton really has his work cut out."
When panellist Janet Street-Porter pointed out that Judy was wearing tennis shoes to dance with du Beke, Horwood retorted: "I wonder why. Traction, darling - she needs some purchase on the floor."
As Street-Porter attempted to defend Judy and suggest that she might do "alright", he quipped: "What, for the drag along the floor factor or the flying factor?"
He was later quizzed by host Ruth Langsford...
- 9/23/2014
- Digital Spy
'Loose Women' are planning a nationwide tour. The hit ITV daytime series and its host of presenters - including regulars Ruth Langsford and Janet Street Porter and new stars Judy Finnigan and Gloria Hunniford - will travel the country's shopping centres to bring the panel show closer to viewers. The move is reported to be an attempt by channel bosses to improve the show's popularity following a recent dip in ratings. An insider told The Sun newspaper: ''Bosses are always looking at new ideas for the show and they love the idea of a nationwide tour. ''It would be...
- 9/11/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Judy Finnigan never planned to join 'Loose Women'. The former 'This Morning' host previously vowed that she would never return to broadcasting after her and husband Richard Madeley's talk show 'Richard & Judy' was axed but she is now set to be one of four new faces joining the ITV panel show and she's confessed she made the decision because she thought it'd be fun. Speaking to hosts Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, Janet Street Porter and fellow new face Gloria Hunniford via video chat on today's (08.09.14) 'Loose Women' she said: ''It's really odd, I hadn't planned it or thought. It was...
- 9/8/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Judy Finnigan never planned to join 'Loose Women'. The former 'This Morning' host previously vowed that she would never return to broadcasting after her and husband Richard Madeley's talk show 'Richard & Judy' was axed but she is now set to be one of four new faces joining the ITV panel show and she's confessed she made the decision because she thought it'd be fun. Speaking to hosts Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, Janet Street Porter and fellow new face Gloria Hunniford via video chat on today's (08.09.14) 'Loose Women' she said: ''It's really odd, I hadn't planned it or thought. It was...
- 9/5/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Judy Finnigan has joined the Loose Women panel.
The former This Morning presenter is returning to TV without her husband Richard Madeley, joining the ITV talk show as a regular panellist.
She said: "I know I said I wouldn't go back on the telly, but actually I'm looking forward to occasionally contributing to lively conversations between a group of outspoken and intelligent women."
The 66-year-old has been largely absent from TV in recent years, following the end of her chat show with Madeley on Watch five years ago.
Finnigan is joining a new panel on Loose Women, alongside Andrea McLean, Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan and Janet Street Porter.
Rod Stewart's ex-wife Penny Lancaster, veteran broadcaster Gloria Hunniford and former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne will act as guest panellists.
The 19th series of Loose Women begins next Monday (September 8) on ITV.
The former This Morning presenter is returning to TV without her husband Richard Madeley, joining the ITV talk show as a regular panellist.
She said: "I know I said I wouldn't go back on the telly, but actually I'm looking forward to occasionally contributing to lively conversations between a group of outspoken and intelligent women."
The 66-year-old has been largely absent from TV in recent years, following the end of her chat show with Madeley on Watch five years ago.
Finnigan is joining a new panel on Loose Women, alongside Andrea McLean, Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan and Janet Street Porter.
Rod Stewart's ex-wife Penny Lancaster, veteran broadcaster Gloria Hunniford and former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne will act as guest panellists.
The 19th series of Loose Women begins next Monday (September 8) on ITV.
- 9/4/2014
- Digital Spy
BBC Daytime has announced its new line-up, featuring programmes from stars such as Len Goodman, Margaret Mountford and Shane Richie.
Unveiling a variety of shows from a number of different genres, BBC Daytime controller Damian Cavanagh praised the "rich mix of brand new programming".
Drama
New drama The Coroner - which follows a solicitor returning to her seaside hometown to work as the coroner after a messy marriage break-up - will join returning shows Father Brown and Wpc 56, which are both back for their third series.
Moving On, the acclaimed Jimmy McGovern drama, is back for a sixth series with new stars such as Hayley Mills, Lisa Riley and Peter Egan. Doctors also promises the arrival of a new nurse, goodbyes to familiar faces, a Halloween ghost story and a Christmas wedding.
Factual
Celebrity chef James Martin will head a campaign to bring communities together with his new show Meet The Street,...
Unveiling a variety of shows from a number of different genres, BBC Daytime controller Damian Cavanagh praised the "rich mix of brand new programming".
Drama
New drama The Coroner - which follows a solicitor returning to her seaside hometown to work as the coroner after a messy marriage break-up - will join returning shows Father Brown and Wpc 56, which are both back for their third series.
Moving On, the acclaimed Jimmy McGovern drama, is back for a sixth series with new stars such as Hayley Mills, Lisa Riley and Peter Egan. Doctors also promises the arrival of a new nurse, goodbyes to familiar faces, a Halloween ghost story and a Christmas wedding.
Factual
Celebrity chef James Martin will head a campaign to bring communities together with his new show Meet The Street,...
- 8/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Live TV
In the continuing series of low-budget TV shows and channels that I’ve worked on I present to you, my good readers, six reasons why making L!ve TV wasn’t quite the fun ride you might imagine it would be. (If you missed the first, check it out here – 6 Sucky Truths About Working On Gamesmaster And Games World)
L!ve TV was a TV channel spewed forth from David Montgomery and Sun newspaper mogul Kelvin MacKenzie who, in a fit of madness, decided an entire channel made by the people who make the Daily Mirror would be a big hit. Janet Street Porter was plonked at the helm and it was supposed to offer a mix of lifestyle, news and celebrity info all broadcast live. Funnily enough Janet Street Porter and Jane Hewland (of Gamesmaster) were once colleagues – I guess I was destined to be connected to both.
In the continuing series of low-budget TV shows and channels that I’ve worked on I present to you, my good readers, six reasons why making L!ve TV wasn’t quite the fun ride you might imagine it would be. (If you missed the first, check it out here – 6 Sucky Truths About Working On Gamesmaster And Games World)
L!ve TV was a TV channel spewed forth from David Montgomery and Sun newspaper mogul Kelvin MacKenzie who, in a fit of madness, decided an entire channel made by the people who make the Daily Mirror would be a big hit. Janet Street Porter was plonked at the helm and it was supposed to offer a mix of lifestyle, news and celebrity info all broadcast live. Funnily enough Janet Street Porter and Jane Hewland (of Gamesmaster) were once colleagues – I guess I was destined to be connected to both.
- 7/10/2014
- by Vynny Ward
- Obsessed with Film
Loose Women is reportedly lining up a number of new faces to join its panel.
Denise Van Outen, The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes and actress Angela Griffin have all been linked with the show.
It is believed that ITV Daytime head Helen Warner wants to bring in the trio to attract younger viewers.
It has also been suggested that panelists such as Sally Lindsay, Janet Street Porter, Linda Robson and Sherrie Hewson will be required to appear on less shows.
"ITV bosses aren't impressed with the sliding viewing figures so bringing in younger, more diverse hosts is a gamble," a source told The Sun.
"They have been told that if this latest throw of the dice doesn't work then the show might not have a future."
Pop star Jamelia recently joined the show, alongside former panellists Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha, Jane Moore and Colleen Nolan.
Catch up on all the...
Denise Van Outen, The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes and actress Angela Griffin have all been linked with the show.
It is believed that ITV Daytime head Helen Warner wants to bring in the trio to attract younger viewers.
It has also been suggested that panelists such as Sally Lindsay, Janet Street Porter, Linda Robson and Sherrie Hewson will be required to appear on less shows.
"ITV bosses aren't impressed with the sliding viewing figures so bringing in younger, more diverse hosts is a gamble," a source told The Sun.
"They have been told that if this latest throw of the dice doesn't work then the show might not have a future."
Pop star Jamelia recently joined the show, alongside former panellists Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha, Jane Moore and Colleen Nolan.
Catch up on all the...
- 12/15/2013
- Digital Spy
Rebecca Adlington came over all teary following a confrontation with Matthew Wright over the cooking of a possum on I'm a Celebrity last night (November 25).
The Olympic swimmer had advised Wright to keep the the fire low to stop the food from burning at the suggestion of Kian Egan, before the broadcaster started frantically gesticulating, saying: "Stop telling me what to do. I know what he wants but I can't do it when every decision I make, you undermine." However, the pair speedily made amends.
Speaking of spats in the jungle, we dig out 8 of I'm a Celeb's classic campfire fights - from Darren Day's fartgate to Janice Dickinson threatening to fry Lynne Franks' breasts - below:
1. Out, sparko!
'Dark Destroyer' Nigel Benn criticised Scottish comedian Rhona Cameron for her "constant moaning" on I'm a Celebrity back on the first series in 2002, while she in turn accused him of being homophobic.
The Olympic swimmer had advised Wright to keep the the fire low to stop the food from burning at the suggestion of Kian Egan, before the broadcaster started frantically gesticulating, saying: "Stop telling me what to do. I know what he wants but I can't do it when every decision I make, you undermine." However, the pair speedily made amends.
Speaking of spats in the jungle, we dig out 8 of I'm a Celeb's classic campfire fights - from Darren Day's fartgate to Janice Dickinson threatening to fry Lynne Franks' breasts - below:
1. Out, sparko!
'Dark Destroyer' Nigel Benn criticised Scottish comedian Rhona Cameron for her "constant moaning" on I'm a Celebrity back on the first series in 2002, while she in turn accused him of being homophobic.
- 11/26/2013
- Digital Spy
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'s start date has finally been confirmed by ITV and the 13th series is set to return on Sunday, November 17.
Westlife's Kian Egan and Towie's Sam Faiers and Joey Essex are a few of the stars rumoured to be entering the jungle this year.
As we count down the days and anticipate which celebrities will be forced to eat kangaroo anuses and buffalo balls, we look back at some of the show's most hysterical stars - from Helen Flanagan to Paul Burrell - below:
Not So Macho
Sinitta screamed and sobbed her way through I'm a Celebrity in 2011. Obviously this meant the former pop star kept getting chosen to take part in the Bushtucker trials - much to her fellow contestants' dismay - and even suffered a panic attack when faced with a box of dead insects.
She also spent an...
Westlife's Kian Egan and Towie's Sam Faiers and Joey Essex are a few of the stars rumoured to be entering the jungle this year.
As we count down the days and anticipate which celebrities will be forced to eat kangaroo anuses and buffalo balls, we look back at some of the show's most hysterical stars - from Helen Flanagan to Paul Burrell - below:
Not So Macho
Sinitta screamed and sobbed her way through I'm a Celebrity in 2011. Obviously this meant the former pop star kept getting chosen to take part in the Bushtucker trials - much to her fellow contestants' dismay - and even suffered a panic attack when faced with a box of dead insects.
She also spent an...
- 11/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Coleen Nolan and Kaye Adams are both returning to Loose Women later this month, ITV has confirmed.
Adams, the show's original anchor, will be back in the presenter's chair and will share the role with Carol Vorderman and Andrea McLean.
Nolan will return to a seat on the panel on Monday, October 7.
Kaye left the show in 2006, while Nolan departed in 2011 with an emotional send-off.
The duo join a lineup of panelists, which includes Sherrie Hewson, Jane McDonald, Denise Welch, Lisa Maxwell, Janet Street-Porter, Sally Lindsay, Linda Robson and Shobna Gulati.
"After two and half years away, now feels like the right time to 'come home' to Loose Women," said Nolan.
"I'm ready to embrace the show whole-heartedly again and return to the most special of places - the homes of our viewers. It's the public that have always mattered the most to me and the Loose Women audience are the most loyal of all.
Adams, the show's original anchor, will be back in the presenter's chair and will share the role with Carol Vorderman and Andrea McLean.
Nolan will return to a seat on the panel on Monday, October 7.
Kaye left the show in 2006, while Nolan departed in 2011 with an emotional send-off.
The duo join a lineup of panelists, which includes Sherrie Hewson, Jane McDonald, Denise Welch, Lisa Maxwell, Janet Street-Porter, Sally Lindsay, Linda Robson and Shobna Gulati.
"After two and half years away, now feels like the right time to 'come home' to Loose Women," said Nolan.
"I'm ready to embrace the show whole-heartedly again and return to the most special of places - the homes of our viewers. It's the public that have always mattered the most to me and the Loose Women audience are the most loyal of all.
- 10/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Veteran actress and writer Maureen Lipman has revealed that she turned down Strictly Come Dancing.
The 67-year-old told the panel of Loose Women that she had declined an offer to appear on the show.
Presenter Janet Street-Porter asked Lipman if she ever had any ambition to appear on Strictly.
She replied: "I turned it down, if anyone talked to me like that panel talk to those people, I'd bop them.
"No. I've worked hard all week to be this good, how dare you tell me my bum's fat? How dare you? I'd bop them."
Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan recently admitted that she had to turn down the show twice due to her contract with ITV.
However, she added: "When I've been asked to take part I've been under contract. But I'd never say never or rule anything out.
"It's open doors for a blank canvas, and I'm more than ready for any challenge.
The 67-year-old told the panel of Loose Women that she had declined an offer to appear on the show.
Presenter Janet Street-Porter asked Lipman if she ever had any ambition to appear on Strictly.
She replied: "I turned it down, if anyone talked to me like that panel talk to those people, I'd bop them.
"No. I've worked hard all week to be this good, how dare you tell me my bum's fat? How dare you? I'd bop them."
Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan recently admitted that she had to turn down the show twice due to her contract with ITV.
However, she added: "When I've been asked to take part I've been under contract. But I'd never say never or rule anything out.
"It's open doors for a blank canvas, and I'm more than ready for any challenge.
- 9/25/2013
- Digital Spy
Ade Edmondson has been crowned winner of this year's Celebrity MasterChef.
The comic actor triumphed in last night's (September 6) final, beating comedian Les Dennis and journalist Janet Street-Porter to the title.
Host John Torode described Edmondson's three-course meal as "delicious and absolutely mind-blowing", while Gregg Wallace said that his cooking had "beautiful simplicity".
Wallace added: "What Ade has learnt along the way has just already enhanced the good cook that he was when he walked in here."
Edmondson said that being crowned victor rather than coming second "feels very weird".
The 56-year-old continued: "I didn't realise it was going to be as tough as it has been. I have spent every waking and every sleeping moment thinking about food."
He added: "I'm going off to have some beans on toast."
Edmondson's winning menu included a pan-seared loin of venison starter, with a main of sea bass stuffed with scallop mousse...
The comic actor triumphed in last night's (September 6) final, beating comedian Les Dennis and journalist Janet Street-Porter to the title.
Host John Torode described Edmondson's three-course meal as "delicious and absolutely mind-blowing", while Gregg Wallace said that his cooking had "beautiful simplicity".
Wallace added: "What Ade has learnt along the way has just already enhanced the good cook that he was when he walked in here."
Edmondson said that being crowned victor rather than coming second "feels very weird".
The 56-year-old continued: "I didn't realise it was going to be as tough as it has been. I have spent every waking and every sleeping moment thinking about food."
He added: "I'm going off to have some beans on toast."
Edmondson's winning menu included a pan-seared loin of venison starter, with a main of sea bass stuffed with scallop mousse...
- 9/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Celebrity MasterChef concludes this week and only three stars remain in with a chance of taking home the series crown.
Janet Street-Porter, Les Dennis and Ade Edmondson are the trio who have rustled up tarts, pastas, meat and two veg and a healthy dollop of puddings for judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
But who do you want to win? Who has climbed to the top of the pile and proved themselves to be a surprising culinary genius?
In the final two shows, the trio face a host of daunting new challenges, including tackling John Torode's rabbit three ways dish, cooking for Michelin star chefs and dishing up their own best three-course meal.
All three celebrities will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of recent champions Emma Kennedy, rugby star Phil Vickery and actress Lisa Faulkner.
MasterChef airs tonight (September 5) at 9pm on BBC One and concludes tomorrow...
Janet Street-Porter, Les Dennis and Ade Edmondson are the trio who have rustled up tarts, pastas, meat and two veg and a healthy dollop of puddings for judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
But who do you want to win? Who has climbed to the top of the pile and proved themselves to be a surprising culinary genius?
In the final two shows, the trio face a host of daunting new challenges, including tackling John Torode's rabbit three ways dish, cooking for Michelin star chefs and dishing up their own best three-course meal.
All three celebrities will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of recent champions Emma Kennedy, rugby star Phil Vickery and actress Lisa Faulkner.
MasterChef airs tonight (September 5) at 9pm on BBC One and concludes tomorrow...
- 9/5/2013
- Digital Spy
The stars of 'Loose Women' are all facing the axe. The ITV lunchtime talk show's panel - including Carol Vorderman, Carol McGiffin, Denise Welch and Janet Street-Porter - could be fired if they don't turn the show's ratings around in three months. Returning ITV daytime boss Helen Warner - who created the show in 1999 before moving to Channel 4 - is reportedly unhappy with the show's direction in recent years, feeling it should be ''newsier'', and wants the leading ladies to win back viewers, which have reportedly slipped from two million to just 700,000. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Everyone's terrified.
- 8/23/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
A number of Loose Women stars are reportedly facing the axe by early 2014.
ITV bosses are said to be looking to make some changes in the daytime show following a drop in ratings, according to The Sun.
Each panellist has allegedly been handed short 12-week contracts, with their place on the show getting reviewed in January.
Carol Vorderman, Carol McGiffin and Linda Robson are among the stars who may be replaced in the New Year.
Celebrity Big Brother star McGiffin and Sherrie Hewson are 2/1 favourites to go, according to the tabloid.
Jane McDonald and Janet Street-Porter follow at 3/1, while Lisa Maxwell and Sally Lindsay have odds of 4/1.
However, Denise Welch and Andrea McLean are tipped to survive the axe, bookmakers Ladbrokes has said.
Loose Women creator Helen Warner recently returned to ITV from Channel 4 as the new Head of Daytime.
McGiffin entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Channel...
ITV bosses are said to be looking to make some changes in the daytime show following a drop in ratings, according to The Sun.
Each panellist has allegedly been handed short 12-week contracts, with their place on the show getting reviewed in January.
Carol Vorderman, Carol McGiffin and Linda Robson are among the stars who may be replaced in the New Year.
Celebrity Big Brother star McGiffin and Sherrie Hewson are 2/1 favourites to go, according to the tabloid.
Jane McDonald and Janet Street-Porter follow at 3/1, while Lisa Maxwell and Sally Lindsay have odds of 4/1.
However, Denise Welch and Andrea McLean are tipped to survive the axe, bookmakers Ladbrokes has said.
Loose Women creator Helen Warner recently returned to ITV from Channel 4 as the new Head of Daytime.
McGiffin entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Channel...
- 8/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Celebrity MasterChef returned with over 4.5 million on Wednesday evening (July 31), according to overnight figures.
The 2013 edition of the cooking series - featuring the likes of Katy Brand and Janet Street-Porter - served up 4.7m (22.3%) at 8pm on BBC One.
Nigel Havers's appearance on Who Do You Think You Are? was the most-watched show of the night with 5.0m (23.1%) at 9pm. Earlier, a repeat of The Sheriffs Are Coming was seen by 4.3m (22.1%) at 7pm.
On BBC Two, Restoration Home attracted 1.5m (7.3%) at 8pm, followed by Queen Victoria's Children, which gathered 1.1m (4.9%) at 9pm.
ITV's You Saw Them Here First entertained 4.5m (21.3%) at 8pm, with a further 398,000 (1.8%) tuning in on +1. Neighbourhood Force secured 2.3m (10.5%) at 9pm (190k/1.2% on +1).
On Channel 4, Extreme Diet Ward brought in 855k (4.0%) at 8pm (212k/1.0%), while the latest 24 Hours in A&E was seen by 1.8m (8.5%) at 9pm (465k/2.9%).
Channel 5's finale instalment of...
The 2013 edition of the cooking series - featuring the likes of Katy Brand and Janet Street-Porter - served up 4.7m (22.3%) at 8pm on BBC One.
Nigel Havers's appearance on Who Do You Think You Are? was the most-watched show of the night with 5.0m (23.1%) at 9pm. Earlier, a repeat of The Sheriffs Are Coming was seen by 4.3m (22.1%) at 7pm.
On BBC Two, Restoration Home attracted 1.5m (7.3%) at 8pm, followed by Queen Victoria's Children, which gathered 1.1m (4.9%) at 9pm.
ITV's You Saw Them Here First entertained 4.5m (21.3%) at 8pm, with a further 398,000 (1.8%) tuning in on +1. Neighbourhood Force secured 2.3m (10.5%) at 9pm (190k/1.2% on +1).
On Channel 4, Extreme Diet Ward brought in 855k (4.0%) at 8pm (212k/1.0%), while the latest 24 Hours in A&E was seen by 1.8m (8.5%) at 9pm (465k/2.9%).
Channel 5's finale instalment of...
- 8/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Gregg Wallace may look like he needs an extra helping of custard with his puddings these days, but other than the greengrocer-turned-tv-shouter's new slimline physique, very little has changed in the world of Celebrity MasterChef.
Gregg and John still drop innuendoes like Carry On films never went out of fashion ("I love the flavour of your dumplings Heidi!" *raised eyebrow, Harry Hill sideways look to camera*) and there is serious tension over whether a chicken is moist enough or if a spider crab has been chopped up correctly. Business as usual then.
Whether it's Celebrity, Professional or the vintage standard, non-famous, non-pro MasterChef, it barely makes a difference. Not only do they blur into one in the schedules, not only do the celebs barely register on the average Joe's showbiz radar, they're also so ridiculously similar in format and style that you'd be forgiven for not knowing which version of...
Gregg and John still drop innuendoes like Carry On films never went out of fashion ("I love the flavour of your dumplings Heidi!" *raised eyebrow, Harry Hill sideways look to camera*) and there is serious tension over whether a chicken is moist enough or if a spider crab has been chopped up correctly. Business as usual then.
Whether it's Celebrity, Professional or the vintage standard, non-famous, non-pro MasterChef, it barely makes a difference. Not only do they blur into one in the schedules, not only do the celebs barely register on the average Joe's showbiz radar, they're also so ridiculously similar in format and style that you'd be forgiven for not knowing which version of...
- 7/31/2013
- Digital Spy
Celebrity MasterChef will return to BBC One at the end of the month, it has been announced.
The first new episode of the cooking competition will air on July 31 with a new lineup of celebrity contestants.
16 famous faces - including Sugababe Heidi Range, Bottom star Ade Edmondson and comics Les Dennis and Katy Brand - will battle it out to impress long-standing judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
Actors John Thomson, Denise Black and Brian Capron and sports stars Phillips Idowu, Matthew Hoggard and Joe Calzaghe are also set to show off their culinary talents.
TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff, Boyzone's Shane Lynch, rapper Speech Debelle, Jo Wood and Janet Street-Porter complete the lineup.
The show will air across six weeks, with the celebrities facing challenges such as mass catering for Cirque du Soleil and the Harlequins rugby team.
Exec producer Carla-Maria Lawson said: "The return of Celebrity MasterChef to this...
The first new episode of the cooking competition will air on July 31 with a new lineup of celebrity contestants.
16 famous faces - including Sugababe Heidi Range, Bottom star Ade Edmondson and comics Les Dennis and Katy Brand - will battle it out to impress long-standing judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
Actors John Thomson, Denise Black and Brian Capron and sports stars Phillips Idowu, Matthew Hoggard and Joe Calzaghe are also set to show off their culinary talents.
TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff, Boyzone's Shane Lynch, rapper Speech Debelle, Jo Wood and Janet Street-Porter complete the lineup.
The show will air across six weeks, with the celebrities facing challenges such as mass catering for Cirque du Soleil and the Harlequins rugby team.
Exec producer Carla-Maria Lawson said: "The return of Celebrity MasterChef to this...
- 7/18/2013
- Digital Spy
Celebrity MasterChef returns to the BBC this summer with a new lineup of famous faces attempting to impress John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
16 celebrities will be putting their palates to the test and proving their culinary worth on primetime BBC One.
Sugababes star Heidi Range, comic Les Dennis, actors John Thomson, Denise Black and Brian Capron, and Bottom star Ade Edmondson are among the competitors.
Katy Brand, Shappi Khorsandi, TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff and sports stars Phillips Idowu, Matthew Hoggard and Joe Calzaghe are also taking part.
Completing the lineup are Jo Wood, rapper Speech Debelle, Boyzone's Shane Lynch and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter.
Exec producer Carla-Maria Lawson said: "The return of Celebrity MasterChef to this BBC One peak time slot sees thrills and spills and some extraordinary cooking from our lineup of well-known faces.
"In this series, the contestants' enthusiasm in their pursuit of the MasterChef trophy is palpable, often inspiring and sometimes very,...
16 celebrities will be putting their palates to the test and proving their culinary worth on primetime BBC One.
Sugababes star Heidi Range, comic Les Dennis, actors John Thomson, Denise Black and Brian Capron, and Bottom star Ade Edmondson are among the competitors.
Katy Brand, Shappi Khorsandi, TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff and sports stars Phillips Idowu, Matthew Hoggard and Joe Calzaghe are also taking part.
Completing the lineup are Jo Wood, rapper Speech Debelle, Boyzone's Shane Lynch and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter.
Exec producer Carla-Maria Lawson said: "The return of Celebrity MasterChef to this BBC One peak time slot sees thrills and spills and some extraordinary cooking from our lineup of well-known faces.
"In this series, the contestants' enthusiasm in their pursuit of the MasterChef trophy is palpable, often inspiring and sometimes very,...
- 6/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Carol Vorderman returned to 'Loose Women' today (24.04.13) after breaking her nose last month. The 52-year-old presenter - who fell down a flight of stairs while wearing killer heels and smacked into a wall - returned with a healed snout and was presented with a pair of sensible flat shoes by fellow daytime talk show panellists Linda Robson, Janet Street-Porter and Jane McDonald to welcome her back. Speaking to Carol on the ITV programme, Jane said: ''We're thrilled to bits that you're back and we've just all clubbed together and bought you a little pressie just to say, 'Welcome back Carol...
- 4/24/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Carol Vorderman returned to 'Loose Women' today (24.04.13) after breaking her nose last month. The 52-year-old presenter - who fell down a flight of stairs while wearing killer heels and smacked into a wall - returned with a healed snout and was presented with a pair of sensible flat shoes by fellow daytime talk show panellists Linda Robson, Janet Street-Porter and Jane McDonald to welcome her back. Speaking to Carol on the ITV programme, Jane said: ''We're thrilled to bits that you're back and we've just all clubbed together and bought you a little pressie just to say, 'Welcome back Carol...
- 4/24/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Britain's Got Talent impressionist Francine Lewis has told Digital Spy that she would love to stand-in as Cheryl Cole on The X Factor, but drew gasps when she poked fun at the former judge's singing skills.
When asked by DS to test out her impression of Cole by giving a consolation speech to a rejected X Factor contestant, Lewis responded in her best Geordie accent: "I loved you, but maybe stay clear of the singing and mime like me."
Realising that she'd been "naughty" and "shouldn't have said that", Lewis swiftly moved on to some unseen impressions of Janet Street-Porter and Vanessa Feltz.
She also tackled well-know soap characters Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) of Coronation Street and Dot Cotton (June Brown) of EastEnders.
Lewis wowed the judges on Saturday's (April 20) episode of Britain's Got Talent with her impressions of Katie Price, Holly Willoughby, Amy Childs and Stacey Solomon.
DS also...
When asked by DS to test out her impression of Cole by giving a consolation speech to a rejected X Factor contestant, Lewis responded in her best Geordie accent: "I loved you, but maybe stay clear of the singing and mime like me."
Realising that she'd been "naughty" and "shouldn't have said that", Lewis swiftly moved on to some unseen impressions of Janet Street-Porter and Vanessa Feltz.
She also tackled well-know soap characters Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) of Coronation Street and Dot Cotton (June Brown) of EastEnders.
Lewis wowed the judges on Saturday's (April 20) episode of Britain's Got Talent with her impressions of Katie Price, Holly Willoughby, Amy Childs and Stacey Solomon.
DS also...
- 4/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Shobna Gulati made her debut on 'Loose Women' today (13.03.13). The 46-year-old actress joined in topical chats alongside Janet Street-Porter, Andrea McLean and Sherrie Hewson today as one of the show's new panellists following her departure from 'Coronation Street' - in which she played Sunita Alahan for 12 years. Shobna started the programme by reflecting on her alter-ego's relationship with on/off husband Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), joking the pair are actually married in real life after their on-screen ceremony. She said: ''I've been married once unbelievably. We had our divorce, but [Dev] keeps asking me [to marry him again] see - that's the...
- 3/13/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Shobna Gulati made her debut on 'Loose Women' today (13.03.13). The 46-year-old actress joined in topical chats alongside Janet Street-Porter, Andrea McLean and Sherrie Hewson today as one of the show's new panellists following her departure from 'Coronation Street' - in which she played Sunita Alahan for 12 years. Shobna started the programme by reflecting on her alter-ego's relationship with on/off husband Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), joking the pair are actually married in real life after their on-screen ceremony. She said: ''I've been married once unbelievably. We had our divorce, but [Dev] keeps asking me [to marry him again] see - that's the...
- 3/13/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Matt Cardle has seemingly ended his feud with X Factor 2012 winner James Arthur. The 2010 series champion - who late last year embarked on a Twitter spat with the 'Impossible' singer - said that he would like to take Arthur out for a pint. During an interview on ITV's Loose Women this afternoon (January 4), Cardle admitted that he bore no hard feelings towards the 24-year-old. "Look, he said something offensive to me," Cardle told panellists Carol Vorderman, Linda Robson, Janet Street-Porter and Jane McDonald. "[He said] that [previous X Factor winners] had written bad albums and that's fair enough, he's entitled to an opinion but we're talking about some brilliant song writers that I wrote the songs with," Cardle explained. "I gave him some friendly advice to try and keep your mouth shut a little (more)...
- 1/4/2013
- by By Alison Rowley
- Digital Spy
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