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Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett have sparked rumours they are back together.
The pair look set to have rekindled their relationship after they hosted a BBQ for pals on Saturday (09.08.14) at their Calabasas home, just months after their five-year marriage appeared to be in tatters following claims he had an affair with a transsexual model while Kendra was eight-months pregnant earlier this year.
A friend of Hank told RadarOnline: "Hank and Kendra had a big BBQ at their house for friends and family. It seems like everything is good and he seemed happy."
Former NFL star Hank - who has two children, son Hank IV, four, and two-month-old daughter Alijah with the Playboy model - is said to have told his friends that he is still living with the reality TV star.
The source added: "He said he's living at home. Everyone is acting like nothing happened."
This comes after Kendra was seen wearing a T-shirt with the slogan "I'm Not Sorry" emblazoned on it on Friday (08.08.14), just two days after she reportedly partied with Robin Thicke, who split from wife Paula Patton earlier this year, as she enjoyed a girls' night out in Los Angeles on Wednesday (06.08.14).
What's more, Kendra - who married Hank in June 2009 at the Playboy Mansion - allegedly consulted a divorce lawyer recently as she was said to be deciding whether or not her and Hank have a future together.
Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett back together?
Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett have sparked rumours they are back together.
The pair look set to have rekindled their relationship after they hosted a BBQ for pals on Saturday (09.08.14) at their Calabasas home, just months after their five-year marriage appeared to be in tatters following claims he had an affair with a transsexual model while Kendra was eight-months pregnant earlier this year.
A friend of Hank told RadarOnline: "Hank and Kendra had a big BBQ at their house for friends and family. It seems like everything is good and he seemed happy."
Former NFL star Hank - who has two children, son Hank IV, four, and two-month-old daughter Alijah with the Playboy model - is said to have told his friends that he is still living with the reality TV star.
The source added: "He said he's living at home. Everyone is acting like nothing happened."
This comes after Kendra was seen wearing a T-shirt with the slogan "I'm Not Sorry" emblazoned on it on Friday (08.08.14), just two days after she reportedly partied with Robin Thicke, who split from wife Paula Patton earlier this year, as she enjoyed a girls' night out in Los Angeles on Wednesday (06.08.14).
What's more, Kendra - who married Hank in June 2009 at the Playboy Mansion - allegedly consulted a divorce lawyer recently as she was said to be deciding whether or not her and Hank have a future together.
Royal

Britain's Prince Philip stunned diners at a roadside cafe when he stopped off for a coffee.
The 93-year-old royal was heading to watch a carriage driving event in Lowther, Cumbria when he stopped off at the Little Chef on the A1 near Doncaster, South Yorks, last Thursday (07.08.14) morning but he didn't tuck into any of their breakfast fare.
One onlooker told The Sun newspaper: "A convoy of posh cars suddenly swept in. It was extraordinary.
"There was massive security and everyone was wondering who on earth had turned up. Then we realised it was the duke.
"Some of his staff bought coffee but I don't think Philip had anything to eat."
Among the items on Little Chef's menu is a £10.99 royal breakfast, a meaty feast of steak, bacon, sausage, fried eggs, mushrooms, potatoes, tomato, beans and toast.
A spokesman for the chain said: "Next time he might go for that."
This week Philip will join his wife, Queen Elizabeth, in Scotland for their annual break at their Balmoral residence.
While Philip has been staying at their East Anglian estate Sandringham, the queen has been in Scotland for the past three weeks after travelling north of the border to open the Commonwealth Games.
Prince Philip stops at roadside cafe
Britain's Prince Philip stunned diners at a roadside cafe when he stopped off for a coffee.
The 93-year-old royal was heading to watch a carriage driving event in Lowther, Cumbria when he stopped off at the Little Chef on the A1 near Doncaster, South Yorks, last Thursday (07.08.14) morning but he didn't tuck into any of their breakfast fare.
One onlooker told The Sun newspaper: "A convoy of posh cars suddenly swept in. It was extraordinary.
"There was massive security and everyone was wondering who on earth had turned up. Then we realised it was the duke.
"Some of his staff bought coffee but I don't think Philip had anything to eat."
Among the items on Little Chef's menu is a £10.99 royal breakfast, a meaty feast of steak, bacon, sausage, fried eggs, mushrooms, potatoes, tomato, beans and toast.
A spokesman for the chain said: "Next time he might go for that."
This week Philip will join his wife, Queen Elizabeth, in Scotland for their annual break at their Balmoral residence.
While Philip has been staying at their East Anglian estate Sandringham, the queen has been in Scotland for the past three weeks after travelling north of the border to open the Commonwealth Games.
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Britain's Duchess Catherine took Prince George to the Princess Diana memorial playground last week.
The duchess was seen playing in the beach section of the facility - which was erected in honour of her husband Prince William's late mother - at Kensington Gardens and the pair had a great time in the sand.
A source told the Daily Express newspaper: "It was lovely seeing them play together in the sand.They stayed for about 15 minutes.
"They had three protection officers with them but Catherine seemed oblivious to anyone except her gorgeous baby enjoying himself."
The space was unveiled three years after Diana's death in a Paris car crash in 1997 and is situated a short walk from the Kensington Palace apartment Catherine shares with her husband, George's father, Prince William.
As well as enjoying the sand, Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton before her marriage - recently revealed George loves swimming and enjoys "grabbing things to splash with".
Swimming champion James Hickman revealed: "[Catherine] was at the [Commonwealth Games] swimming [event] last night, so I was just interested to know if she had taken George swimming.
"Hopefully if they can get him swimming he could be a future international swimmer.
"She's been swimming with him. She said he loves the water and he grabs things to splash with.
"So, maybe he could be the next royal to take part in the Olympics and if he was in swimming that would be incredible."
Duchess Catherine visits Diana tribute with George
Britain's Duchess Catherine took Prince George to the Princess Diana memorial playground last week.
The duchess was seen playing in the beach section of the facility - which was erected in honour of her husband Prince William's late mother - at Kensington Gardens and the pair had a great time in the sand.
A source told the Daily Express newspaper: "It was lovely seeing them play together in the sand.They stayed for about 15 minutes.
"They had three protection officers with them but Catherine seemed oblivious to anyone except her gorgeous baby enjoying himself."
The space was unveiled three years after Diana's death in a Paris car crash in 1997 and is situated a short walk from the Kensington Palace apartment Catherine shares with her husband, George's father, Prince William.
As well as enjoying the sand, Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton before her marriage - recently revealed George loves swimming and enjoys "grabbing things to splash with".
Swimming champion James Hickman revealed: "[Catherine] was at the [Commonwealth Games] swimming [event] last night, so I was just interested to know if she had taken George swimming.
"Hopefully if they can get him swimming he could be a future international swimmer.
"She's been swimming with him. She said he loves the water and he grabs things to splash with.
"So, maybe he could be the next royal to take part in the Olympics and if he was in swimming that would be incredible."
Royal

Britain's Sarah Ferguson has been forced to cut her summer holiday short so she doesn't upset Prince Philip.
The Duchess of York has been enjoying a break at the royal residence Balmoral with her ex-husband Prince Andrew - who she still lives with - and their daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, but will depart the Scottish estate before her former father-in-law arrives tomorrow (12.08.14) as he has an intense dislike for her, even though his wife Queen Elizabeth is said to be "fond" of her.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Prince Philip won't have her in the house. He cannot understand why she's living under the same roof as Andrew after all these years.
"Normally members of the royal family stay a week or two, but the Duchess has to cut short her stay."
Sarah and Andrew split up in 1992 but have remained on good terms and many have speculated they could remarry - but Philip's views stand in their way.
The source added: "Many people have speculated they will remarry, which could be more likely if Prince Philip drops his opposition."
The duchess has visited Balmoral a number of times since she and Andrew's divorce was finalised in 1996 but this year is believed to be the first time since her marriage ended that she has been invited to stay in the main castle, where she arrived on Thursday (07.08.14).
Sarah Ferguson must avoid Prince Philip
Britain's Sarah Ferguson has been forced to cut her summer holiday short so she doesn't upset Prince Philip.
The Duchess of York has been enjoying a break at the royal residence Balmoral with her ex-husband Prince Andrew - who she still lives with - and their daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, but will depart the Scottish estate before her former father-in-law arrives tomorrow (12.08.14) as he has an intense dislike for her, even though his wife Queen Elizabeth is said to be "fond" of her.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Prince Philip won't have her in the house. He cannot understand why she's living under the same roof as Andrew after all these years.
"Normally members of the royal family stay a week or two, but the Duchess has to cut short her stay."
Sarah and Andrew split up in 1992 but have remained on good terms and many have speculated they could remarry - but Philip's views stand in their way.
The source added: "Many people have speculated they will remarry, which could be more likely if Prince Philip drops his opposition."
The duchess has visited Balmoral a number of times since she and Andrew's divorce was finalised in 1996 but this year is believed to be the first time since her marriage ended that she has been invited to stay in the main castle, where she arrived on Thursday (07.08.14).
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Spandau Ballet are planning a world tour next year.
The 80s pop stars - fronted by Tony Hadley - are set to hit the road in support of their new LP which they are currently recording, their full album for 25 years.
Gary Kemp told The Sun: "Everything is back on track. We want to go back on tour. We didn't patch things up for money but because we had a deep history with each other."
The band - which includes brothers Gary and Martin Kemp, Steve Norman, Tony Hadley and John Keeble - reunited in 2009 after a bitter split for a run of shows and could make £20 million collectively from their proposed 2015 tour.
The five band members - who between them produced hits like 'Gold' and 'True' - split up in 1990 and had not spoken for 20 years after disagreements over royalties.
The band have been busy releasing a movie about their musical life titled 'Soul Boys of The Western World' which will be available in October.
Spandau Ballet plan world tour
Spandau Ballet are planning a world tour next year.
The 80s pop stars - fronted by Tony Hadley - are set to hit the road in support of their new LP which they are currently recording, their full album for 25 years.
Gary Kemp told The Sun: "Everything is back on track. We want to go back on tour. We didn't patch things up for money but because we had a deep history with each other."
The band - which includes brothers Gary and Martin Kemp, Steve Norman, Tony Hadley and John Keeble - reunited in 2009 after a bitter split for a run of shows and could make £20 million collectively from their proposed 2015 tour.
The five band members - who between them produced hits like 'Gold' and 'True' - split up in 1990 and had not spoken for 20 years after disagreements over royalties.
The band have been busy releasing a movie about their musical life titled 'Soul Boys of The Western World' which will be available in October.
TV

George R. R. Martin thinks it would be great if 'Game of Thrones' was to end with a movie.
The 65-year-old author wrote the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' novel series which the hit HBO show is based upon and he has given his blessing to the conclusion to of the story happening on the big screen, even though he has not finished writing the books.
He told The Independent Magazine: "If we go seven or eight seasons and then the show is still big enough that we can get the $200 million to finance a huge epic movie to end it ... sure!"
However, he isn't interested in any prospective movie being shot in 3D as he is not a fan of the technology.
Martin added: "I don't care about 3D - it gives me a headache."
Martin also admitted he is sometimes frustrated that budget restrictions of $6 million per episode mean some TV episodes cannot recreate what he put in words in his books - something that is particularly true when it comes to shooting battles.
The writer - who acts as co-executive producer on 'Game of Thrones' - said: "We still run into budgetary problems. We've done a couple of great battles, for example, the Black Water battle in season two that I scripted and in this past season, episode nine was one long battle - the Battle of the Wall.
"Those have been great episodes, but we've also had to skip half the battles. Instead we have a messenger run on from off stage and say, 'We've won the battle!' Battles are very expensive."
'Game of Thrones first aired in 2011 and has run for four seasons so far. Main stars include Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner and Iain Glen.
George R. R. Martin backs Game of Thrones movie
George R. R. Martin thinks it would be great if 'Game of Thrones' was to end with a movie.
The 65-year-old author wrote the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' novel series which the hit HBO show is based upon and he has given his blessing to the conclusion to of the story happening on the big screen, even though he has not finished writing the books.
He told The Independent Magazine: "If we go seven or eight seasons and then the show is still big enough that we can get the $200 million to finance a huge epic movie to end it ... sure!"
However, he isn't interested in any prospective movie being shot in 3D as he is not a fan of the technology.
Martin added: "I don't care about 3D - it gives me a headache."
Martin also admitted he is sometimes frustrated that budget restrictions of $6 million per episode mean some TV episodes cannot recreate what he put in words in his books - something that is particularly true when it comes to shooting battles.
The writer - who acts as co-executive producer on 'Game of Thrones' - said: "We still run into budgetary problems. We've done a couple of great battles, for example, the Black Water battle in season two that I scripted and in this past season, episode nine was one long battle - the Battle of the Wall.
"Those have been great episodes, but we've also had to skip half the battles. Instead we have a messenger run on from off stage and say, 'We've won the battle!' Battles are very expensive."
'Game of Thrones first aired in 2011 and has run for four seasons so far. Main stars include Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner and Iain Glen.
TV

Binky Felstead admits she turned into a "psycho" while trying to keep tabs on cheating ex-boyfriend Alex Mytton.
The 'Made In Chelsea' star banned the love rat from drinking as she attempted to keep their relationship alive, but she admits that only resulted in her driving herself "crazy" and she has now dumped him for good.
She said: "I took him back and then I tried everything to be happy with him because I didn't want to feel any regret.
"But I imposed all these rules on him, like the 'no drinking'.
"One night he went out drinking with his friends and I just went ballistic because that was one of the rules. It wasn't me. I wasn't happy.
"I felt a bit like a psycho. All his friends thought I was an idiot. He admitted he had gone drinking but he told me, 'Don't worry, I've been talking about you all night'.
"You just drive yourself crazy, and I knew it had to end. I loved him but I love me more."
Binky's bid to keep her and Alex's romance going resulted in her driving some of her friends away as she invested all her time in him, but the brunette star made up with good friend Cheska Hull on last night's (10.08.14) 'Made In Chelsea: New York'.
Eagle-eyed viewers of the spin-off programme - which is shot a few weeks in advance - will have seen Alex turn up in the Big Apple for showdown talks with Binky in preview clips for next week's show - but he clearly didn't make much of an impact.
She added to The Sun newspaper: "I wasn't happy for a long time. I found myself crying most days.
"But I had invested in him and he was keeping me really close to him so I couldn't really hear anyone else's opinion.
"I didn't really want to hear anything else bad, either."
Binky Felstead: I turned ‘psycho’ over Alex
Binky Felstead admits she turned into a "psycho" while trying to keep tabs on cheating ex-boyfriend Alex Mytton.
The 'Made In Chelsea' star banned the love rat from drinking as she attempted to keep their relationship alive, but she admits that only resulted in her driving herself "crazy" and she has now dumped him for good.
She said: "I took him back and then I tried everything to be happy with him because I didn't want to feel any regret.
"But I imposed all these rules on him, like the 'no drinking'.
"One night he went out drinking with his friends and I just went ballistic because that was one of the rules. It wasn't me. I wasn't happy.
"I felt a bit like a psycho. All his friends thought I was an idiot. He admitted he had gone drinking but he told me, 'Don't worry, I've been talking about you all night'.
"You just drive yourself crazy, and I knew it had to end. I loved him but I love me more."
Binky's bid to keep her and Alex's romance going resulted in her driving some of her friends away as she invested all her time in him, but the brunette star made up with good friend Cheska Hull on last night's (10.08.14) 'Made In Chelsea: New York'.
Eagle-eyed viewers of the spin-off programme - which is shot a few weeks in advance - will have seen Alex turn up in the Big Apple for showdown talks with Binky in preview clips for next week's show - but he clearly didn't make much of an impact.
She added to The Sun newspaper: "I wasn't happy for a long time. I found myself crying most days.
"But I had invested in him and he was keeping me really close to him so I couldn't really hear anyone else's opinion.
"I didn't really want to hear anything else bad, either."
TV

Brianne Delcourt is set to sign up for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' to get over her boyfriend Matt Lapinskas.
The 'Dancing On Ice' star - who claims the former 'EastEnders' actor has cheated on her with dancer Camilla Rowland - is being lined up to appear in the ITV reality show's upcoming series with bosses said to be "very keen" on the outspoken beauty.
A source close to the skater said: "Her name was mentioned to ITV and they liked the idea of having her on the show this year.
"They seemed very keen. And she has made no secret of the fact she'd love to go into the jungle. So watch this space."
'I'm A Celebrity' bosses are said to be excited about the prospect of seeing the "fearless" blonde beauty in the Australian jungle later this year.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "She is a real pocket rocket, she always speaks her mind and is fearless -- so she'd be a great signing for them."
Brianne hit out at Matt yesterday (10.08.14), admitting she feels "betrayed" by the actor - who played Anthony Moon in the BBC One soap - after dancer Camilla was photographed leaving the couple's home when she was visiting family in Canada.
She told the Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Matt has totally betrayed me.
"He's been nasty and he's lied, when all I've done for the last two years is try to help and protect him."
Should Brianne star in the upcoming 'I'm A Celebrity' series then she looks set to rub shoulders with TV life coaches Nik and Eva Speakman, who were recently linked with the show.
What's more, they could be joined by N-Dubz singer Tulisa, who has been heavily backed to appear in the jungle.
Earlier this month, bookmakers William Hill priced Tulisa at very short odds of 1/3 for her to head Down Under later this year.
William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said: "All the money has been for Tulisa to go to the Jungle rather than the Big Brother house - perhaps unsurprisingly we have not seen a penny for a Strictly appearance!"
DOI’s Brianne Delcourt set for I’m A Celebrity
Brianne Delcourt is set to sign up for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' to get over her boyfriend Matt Lapinskas.
The 'Dancing On Ice' star - who claims the former 'EastEnders' actor has cheated on her with dancer Camilla Rowland - is being lined up to appear in the ITV reality show's upcoming series with bosses said to be "very keen" on the outspoken beauty.
A source close to the skater said: "Her name was mentioned to ITV and they liked the idea of having her on the show this year.
"They seemed very keen. And she has made no secret of the fact she'd love to go into the jungle. So watch this space."
'I'm A Celebrity' bosses are said to be excited about the prospect of seeing the "fearless" blonde beauty in the Australian jungle later this year.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "She is a real pocket rocket, she always speaks her mind and is fearless -- so she'd be a great signing for them."
Brianne hit out at Matt yesterday (10.08.14), admitting she feels "betrayed" by the actor - who played Anthony Moon in the BBC One soap - after dancer Camilla was photographed leaving the couple's home when she was visiting family in Canada.
She told the Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Matt has totally betrayed me.
"He's been nasty and he's lied, when all I've done for the last two years is try to help and protect him."
Should Brianne star in the upcoming 'I'm A Celebrity' series then she looks set to rub shoulders with TV life coaches Nik and Eva Speakman, who were recently linked with the show.
What's more, they could be joined by N-Dubz singer Tulisa, who has been heavily backed to appear in the jungle.
Earlier this month, bookmakers William Hill priced Tulisa at very short odds of 1/3 for her to head Down Under later this year.
William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said: "All the money has been for Tulisa to go to the Jungle rather than the Big Brother house - perhaps unsurprisingly we have not seen a penny for a Strictly appearance!"
TV

'Great British Bake Off' is set to be rocked by a cheat this week.
The BBC One baking show will be thrown into turmoil when one of the contestants blatantly fails to stick to the rules by bringing in some shop-bought icing to decorate their 3D biscuits, despite being told everything must be homemade.
Before the challenge, Mary Berry tells the contestants: "We don't want to see anything bought in. We want it all homemade."
But eagle-eyed Mary and fellow judge Paul Hollywood spot something unsavoury about one contestant's fondant and challenge them, leaving the cheat with no option but to admit they didn't make the product themselves.
Speaking to hosts Sue Perkins, and Mel Giedroyc, a disappointed Paul says: "This is an issue.
"They used bought in sugar paste.
"If they had made it then I would have been more impressed."
This comes after Mary previously admitted both she and Paul cheat when it comes to pastry as they both often opt for a ready-made version of the product because making it from scratch takes too long.
She previously said: "Seriously I wouldn't dream of making filo pastry because it would take me a long time.
"And Paul doesn't make it either. It's very thin. I made it at college and know the principles."
'Great British Bake Off' airs on Wednesday (13.08.14) at 8pm on BBC One.
Great British Bake Off rocked by sugar paste cheat
'Great British Bake Off' is set to be rocked by a cheat this week.
The BBC One baking show will be thrown into turmoil when one of the contestants blatantly fails to stick to the rules by bringing in some shop-bought icing to decorate their 3D biscuits, despite being told everything must be homemade.
Before the challenge, Mary Berry tells the contestants: "We don't want to see anything bought in. We want it all homemade."
But eagle-eyed Mary and fellow judge Paul Hollywood spot something unsavoury about one contestant's fondant and challenge them, leaving the cheat with no option but to admit they didn't make the product themselves.
Speaking to hosts Sue Perkins, and Mel Giedroyc, a disappointed Paul says: "This is an issue.
"They used bought in sugar paste.
"If they had made it then I would have been more impressed."
This comes after Mary previously admitted both she and Paul cheat when it comes to pastry as they both often opt for a ready-made version of the product because making it from scratch takes too long.
She previously said: "Seriously I wouldn't dream of making filo pastry because it would take me a long time.
"And Paul doesn't make it either. It's very thin. I made it at college and know the principles."
'Great British Bake Off' airs on Wednesday (13.08.14) at 8pm on BBC One.
Showbiz

Cara Delevingne has filmed a gruesome music video.
The 21-year-old model and actress has made friends with rap group Die Antwoord's Ninja and Yo-Landi Visser and will appear in the band's "crazy and intense" promotional film for their single 'Ugly Boy'.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Cara has been a huge fan of the band for years and was really excited to be a part of their latest video.
"But once she got there she realised how crazy it truly was. It was a really intense day with lots of weird stuff going on."
The video also features Marilyn Manson, his ex-wife Dita Von Teese and actor-and-comic Jack Black.
The source revealed: "It was one of the first times Marilyn and Dita had been in the same room as each other since their split in 2006 and it got pretty tense at times.
"Cara was spanking some people in bondage outfits at one point and that was a tame scene.
"The video is so graphic it will only be allowed to go up on their website."
Meanwhile, Cara is currently filming for her role as a mermaid in new blockbuster 'Pan', a story based around the 'Peter Pan' book by J. M. Barrie.
Cara Delevingne films a gruesome music video
Cara Delevingne has filmed a gruesome music video.
The 21-year-old model and actress has made friends with rap group Die Antwoord's Ninja and Yo-Landi Visser and will appear in the band's "crazy and intense" promotional film for their single 'Ugly Boy'.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Cara has been a huge fan of the band for years and was really excited to be a part of their latest video.
"But once she got there she realised how crazy it truly was. It was a really intense day with lots of weird stuff going on."
The video also features Marilyn Manson, his ex-wife Dita Von Teese and actor-and-comic Jack Black.
The source revealed: "It was one of the first times Marilyn and Dita had been in the same room as each other since their split in 2006 and it got pretty tense at times.
"Cara was spanking some people in bondage outfits at one point and that was a tame scene.
"The video is so graphic it will only be allowed to go up on their website."
Meanwhile, Cara is currently filming for her role as a mermaid in new blockbuster 'Pan', a story based around the 'Peter Pan' book by J. M. Barrie.
Showbiz

Justin Theroux kept his tattoos on show in 'The Leftovers' because he didn't want lengthy make-up sessions.
The 43-year-old actor shocked fans by displaying a number of inkings in his many shirtless appearances on the programme and admitted he was happy to have them worked into his character, police chief Kevin Garvey, rather than undergo a long and boring cover-up process every day.
He said: "Those are my tattoos, correct. I've been concealing them for years.
"But it was really more a question of, 'Hey, you're doing a TV show -- do you really want to get to the makeup chair four hours before everybody else at five in the morning and go to the trouble of removing them all with make-up?'
"Let's just say that this guy has some tattoos and leave it at that. Which actually worked out, because the kid playing my son is has tattoos, too, so thematically, it kind of works."
Justin - who is engaged to Jennifer Aniston - is enjoying watching the show unfold because he made a decision early on not to find out what would happen to his character throughout the season and as a result he understands fans are still left with unanswered questions more than halfway through the series.
Asked if he understands why fans are asking what is going on, he told Vulture: "I get that. It's exactly the same question that I had when I would get scripts.
"I was getting scripts one at a time and at the beginning of the season [showrunner] Damon [Lindelof] asked me, 'Do you want to know the super-arc of your character?' You know, there's the arc of each episode and then there's the super-arc of the season.
"And I think smartly, I said, 'No, I'd probably rather find out in real time, in my own way.'
"That paid dividends in that, as we filmed it, I was able to watch the show [unfold] in sort of the same way everyone else is now watching it. "
Justin Theroux shows tattoos for practical reason
Justin Theroux kept his tattoos on show in 'The Leftovers' because he didn't want lengthy make-up sessions.
The 43-year-old actor shocked fans by displaying a number of inkings in his many shirtless appearances on the programme and admitted he was happy to have them worked into his character, police chief Kevin Garvey, rather than undergo a long and boring cover-up process every day.
He said: "Those are my tattoos, correct. I've been concealing them for years.
"But it was really more a question of, 'Hey, you're doing a TV show -- do you really want to get to the makeup chair four hours before everybody else at five in the morning and go to the trouble of removing them all with make-up?'
"Let's just say that this guy has some tattoos and leave it at that. Which actually worked out, because the kid playing my son is has tattoos, too, so thematically, it kind of works."
Justin - who is engaged to Jennifer Aniston - is enjoying watching the show unfold because he made a decision early on not to find out what would happen to his character throughout the season and as a result he understands fans are still left with unanswered questions more than halfway through the series.
Asked if he understands why fans are asking what is going on, he told Vulture: "I get that. It's exactly the same question that I had when I would get scripts.
"I was getting scripts one at a time and at the beginning of the season [showrunner] Damon [Lindelof] asked me, 'Do you want to know the super-arc of your character?' You know, there's the arc of each episode and then there's the super-arc of the season.
"And I think smartly, I said, 'No, I'd probably rather find out in real time, in my own way.'
"That paid dividends in that, as we filmed it, I was able to watch the show [unfold] in sort of the same way everyone else is now watching it. "
Showbiz

Michael Jackson used to pee on his floors and track animal faeces through his house.
The late 'Thriller' hitmaker - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 09 - has been branded "the dirtiest, most unsanitary person in Hollywood" by a number of maids who worked at his Neverland ranch and claim he changed when he was first accused of child abuse in 1993.
One maid said: "Michael sometimes ran around where the animals were, and he'd track . . . poop throughout the house and think nothing of it.
"Then, if you said something, he'd threaten to make doo-doo snowballs and throw it at you."
Another added: "His whole life changed after 1993 when he had to pay that boy off. I'm telling you, he was the dirtiest, most unsanitary person in Hollywood."
And a third maid recalled how Oprah Winfrey and Dame Elizabeth Taylor visited the property for an interview in 1993 and though it had been scrubbed throughout, the 'Billie Jean' singer horrified his staff by relieving himself on the floor shortly after they left.
A third maid told the New York Post newspaper: "He literally peed on the floor of the entryway, right where you saw Oprah walk in. It was surreal. He just stood there, unzipped his trousers and watered the floor."
And the unsavoury star - who attempted to clean up his habits when eldest son Prince was born in 1997 - would sleep in "filth", forcing his staff to have to "sneak" into his bedroom to change the sheets.
The third maid said: "There were many times I had to sneak in and change his linen. I couldn't understand how he'd sleep in such filth," Maid No. 2 said. "There'd be socks and underpants in the bed and half-eaten chicken and potato chips, empty bottles of wine and whiskey on the floor.
"And you knew he wet himself -- the place reeked."
The maids also claimed their famous employer was a hoarder who complained if they moved his things and held on to some very bizarre items.
One of the five unnamed employees who spoke out said: "I'd say there were two [odd items]. A soiled baby's diaper, and a pair of Fruit of the Loom that was obviously worn by someone who was either a teen or an early-age adult."
Michael Jackson kept filthy home
Michael Jackson used to pee on his floors and track animal faeces through his house.
The late 'Thriller' hitmaker - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 09 - has been branded "the dirtiest, most unsanitary person in Hollywood" by a number of maids who worked at his Neverland ranch and claim he changed when he was first accused of child abuse in 1993.
One maid said: "Michael sometimes ran around where the animals were, and he'd track . . . poop throughout the house and think nothing of it.
"Then, if you said something, he'd threaten to make doo-doo snowballs and throw it at you."
Another added: "His whole life changed after 1993 when he had to pay that boy off. I'm telling you, he was the dirtiest, most unsanitary person in Hollywood."
And a third maid recalled how Oprah Winfrey and Dame Elizabeth Taylor visited the property for an interview in 1993 and though it had been scrubbed throughout, the 'Billie Jean' singer horrified his staff by relieving himself on the floor shortly after they left.
A third maid told the New York Post newspaper: "He literally peed on the floor of the entryway, right where you saw Oprah walk in. It was surreal. He just stood there, unzipped his trousers and watered the floor."
And the unsavoury star - who attempted to clean up his habits when eldest son Prince was born in 1997 - would sleep in "filth", forcing his staff to have to "sneak" into his bedroom to change the sheets.
The third maid said: "There were many times I had to sneak in and change his linen. I couldn't understand how he'd sleep in such filth," Maid No. 2 said. "There'd be socks and underpants in the bed and half-eaten chicken and potato chips, empty bottles of wine and whiskey on the floor.
"And you knew he wet himself -- the place reeked."
The maids also claimed their famous employer was a hoarder who complained if they moved his things and held on to some very bizarre items.
One of the five unnamed employees who spoke out said: "I'd say there were two [odd items]. A soiled baby's diaper, and a pair of Fruit of the Loom that was obviously worn by someone who was either a teen or an early-age adult."