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Lauren Pope thinks the 'Celebrity Big Brother' housemates are "stupid" to allow Gemma Collins to treat them like staff.
The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star doesn't think there's anything wrong with the bubbly blonde's controversial behaviour in the infamous house as she's always been the type to boss people around and try and pose as an authority.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "She's just acting the way I remember her which is treating everyone like they're her staff. If people are stupid enough to go along with it then that's their own fault, you can't blame her."
The brunette beauty believes she used to clash with Gemma on the show because she didn't stand for her nonsense.
She said: "That's why we didn't get on because I wouldn't put up with it. But now I'm not in 'TOWIE', if I saw her I would say hi and I actually enjoy watching her I do find her entertaining and funny, so there's no major grudge being held there."
Meanwhile, for now, Lauren is busy focusing on her extension brand Hair Rehab London and has been working with sharing economy service Vrumi, which allows people to rent their homes as work spaces during the day.
Lauren uses the service to find spaces for business meetings, photo shoots and Hair Rehab London academy days - and has been taking part in a campaign called Take A Leap to inspire people to pursue their passions.
Lauren Pope slams CBB housemates for giving into Gemma Collins’ demands
Lauren Pope thinks the 'Celebrity Big Brother' housemates are "stupid" to allow Gemma Collins to treat them like staff.
The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star doesn't think there's anything wrong with the bubbly blonde's controversial behaviour in the infamous house as she's always been the type to boss people around and try and pose as an authority.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "She's just acting the way I remember her which is treating everyone like they're her staff. If people are stupid enough to go along with it then that's their own fault, you can't blame her."
The brunette beauty believes she used to clash with Gemma on the show because she didn't stand for her nonsense.
She said: "That's why we didn't get on because I wouldn't put up with it. But now I'm not in 'TOWIE', if I saw her I would say hi and I actually enjoy watching her I do find her entertaining and funny, so there's no major grudge being held there."
Meanwhile, for now, Lauren is busy focusing on her extension brand Hair Rehab London and has been working with sharing economy service Vrumi, which allows people to rent their homes as work spaces during the day.
Lauren uses the service to find spaces for business meetings, photo shoots and Hair Rehab London academy days - and has been taking part in a campaign called Take A Leap to inspire people to pursue their passions.
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Ferne McCann wants to become a movie star.
The 25-year-old reality TV beauty, who won over the nation when she appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' last month, is following her dreams and heading stateside in a bid to crack it internationally as an actress.
A source explained: "Ferne has quickly become the nation's sweetheart since her stint on 'I'm A Celeb' but she doesn't want to be stuck on a reality show forever.
"She's heading to Hollywood for a series of secret meetings with major studios in the hope she can fulfill her dream of becoming a movie star.
"It's what she's dreamed of since she was a little girl and she's ready to take the next step. Film producers have been impressed with what they've seen so far."
And the brunette beauty is determined to do all it takes to be successful and has been undergoing private acting lessons to make sure she's ready for her auditions in the US.
She told The Sun newspaper: "Acting is one of my ambitions and I'm really learning the craft. I've always done it in my school life and that but I've started acting lessons one-to-one and a lot of my friends are in that kind of industry so I'd love to act. My dream is to feature in a film."
However, Ferne's decision to head across the pond could shatter her chances of ever returning to 'The Only Way is Essex', the show which made her famous, in the future.
Ferne McCann’s movie star career
Ferne McCann wants to become a movie star.
The 25-year-old reality TV beauty, who won over the nation when she appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' last month, is following her dreams and heading stateside in a bid to crack it internationally as an actress.
A source explained: "Ferne has quickly become the nation's sweetheart since her stint on 'I'm A Celeb' but she doesn't want to be stuck on a reality show forever.
"She's heading to Hollywood for a series of secret meetings with major studios in the hope she can fulfill her dream of becoming a movie star.
"It's what she's dreamed of since she was a little girl and she's ready to take the next step. Film producers have been impressed with what they've seen so far."
And the brunette beauty is determined to do all it takes to be successful and has been undergoing private acting lessons to make sure she's ready for her auditions in the US.
She told The Sun newspaper: "Acting is one of my ambitions and I'm really learning the craft. I've always done it in my school life and that but I've started acting lessons one-to-one and a lot of my friends are in that kind of industry so I'd love to act. My dream is to feature in a film."
However, Ferne's decision to head across the pond could shatter her chances of ever returning to 'The Only Way is Essex', the show which made her famous, in the future.
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Sally Dynevor almost quit 'Coronation Street' in her 20s.
The 52-year-old actress, who is known for playing busy-body Sally Webster in the ITV soap, toyed with the idea of leaving the Cobbles after her storylines died down following her on-screen marriage to Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in 1986.
She explained: "Once Sally and Kevin had got married they didn't do much for a few years. I was in my twenties and thought about leaving. Instead I got a part in the play Taste of Honey in Bolton. But then I came back and had the children and the storylines seemed to be better."
However, now her alter-ego is happily married to her new husband Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine), Sally would happily stay on the soap for another 30 years but worries she'll be given the axe every time it comes to renewing her contract.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I think I will stay for the next 30 years. I am having the best time. I feel as if Sally has found herself. I am really happy.
"It is very strange because there is still that insecurity that it is not going to last. This is how we all feel. Are they going to renew my contract or is this it? I still feel like that even now."
Sally Dynevor almost quit Coronation Street in her 20s
Sally Dynevor almost quit 'Coronation Street' in her 20s.
The 52-year-old actress, who is known for playing busy-body Sally Webster in the ITV soap, toyed with the idea of leaving the Cobbles after her storylines died down following her on-screen marriage to Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in 1986.
She explained: "Once Sally and Kevin had got married they didn't do much for a few years. I was in my twenties and thought about leaving. Instead I got a part in the play Taste of Honey in Bolton. But then I came back and had the children and the storylines seemed to be better."
However, now her alter-ego is happily married to her new husband Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine), Sally would happily stay on the soap for another 30 years but worries she'll be given the axe every time it comes to renewing her contract.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I think I will stay for the next 30 years. I am having the best time. I feel as if Sally has found herself. I am really happy.
"It is very strange because there is still that insecurity that it is not going to last. This is how we all feel. Are they going to renew my contract or is this it? I still feel like that even now."
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Dani Harmer is pregnant with her first child.
The 26-year-old actress and her boyfriend Simon Brough, who have been dating for almost a year, can't wait to welcome their new bundle of joy into the world this summer.
She explained to HELLO! magazine: "I absolutely can't wait. I'm also really nervous. But I guess I just have to take each day as it comes. I've always wanted to be a mum.
"We're over the moon. I still wake up every morning and go, 'I'm pregnant.' It was amazing seeing the scan.
"I find the whole thing absolutely fascinating. What an amazing, clever thing to be going on inside my body."
And Dani, who shot to fame playing bossy Tracy Beaker on CBBC, is determined to be a "fun mum" and share a similar bond with her child as she did with her own mother.
She said: "I want to be a fun mum. My mum was really fun and she was a friend as well as a mum. That's what I'd like to have with my child. I know I can tell my mum anything."
Meanwhile, although they've still got a few months until their child enters the world, the couple have already decided they want to get married when their little one is a bit older.
Simon explained: "Starting a family is something we've joked about pretty much from day one. But we don't want to get married just because we're having a baby.
"Dani wants the little one to walk up the aisle with us, so we'll have to wait a fair few years for that."
Dani Harmer is pregnant
Dani Harmer is pregnant with her first child.
The 26-year-old actress and her boyfriend Simon Brough, who have been dating for almost a year, can't wait to welcome their new bundle of joy into the world this summer.
She explained to HELLO! magazine: "I absolutely can't wait. I'm also really nervous. But I guess I just have to take each day as it comes. I've always wanted to be a mum.
"We're over the moon. I still wake up every morning and go, 'I'm pregnant.' It was amazing seeing the scan.
"I find the whole thing absolutely fascinating. What an amazing, clever thing to be going on inside my body."
And Dani, who shot to fame playing bossy Tracy Beaker on CBBC, is determined to be a "fun mum" and share a similar bond with her child as she did with her own mother.
She said: "I want to be a fun mum. My mum was really fun and she was a friend as well as a mum. That's what I'd like to have with my child. I know I can tell my mum anything."
Meanwhile, although they've still got a few months until their child enters the world, the couple have already decided they want to get married when their little one is a bit older.
Simon explained: "Starting a family is something we've joked about pretty much from day one. But we don't want to get married just because we're having a baby.
"Dani wants the little one to walk up the aisle with us, so we'll have to wait a fair few years for that."
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Amanda Holden wants ABBA played at her funeral.
The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge has already started thinking about when she pops her clogs and has written in her will that she wants the Swedish pop group's 1976 upbeat hit 'Dancing Queen' blasting out the speakers when she's laid to rest.
After watching an act performing the track at an audition for the talent show in London over the weekend, the blonde beauty made the morbid revelation: "That is my all-time favourite song. I have it written in my will that I want that song playing when I am lowered into my grave."
Meanwhile, Amanda, who has two children with her husband Chris Hughes, is the only judge on the 'BGT' panel to appear on the show for 10 consecutive years and is hoping big boss Simon Cowell will gift her with a lavish holiday to the Maldives as recognition for being loyal to his programme.
She explained to BANG Showbiz: "I'm hoping for a holiday to maybe the Maldives, maybe a throne. Maybe I can have his [Simon's] seat because I should now be head judge.
"I tell you what I've always wanted, but [my husband] Chris is too shy to go on 'All Star Mr & Mrs', is a sparkly carriage clock, so maybe he could get me one of them."
Amanda Holden wants ABBA played at funeral
Amanda Holden wants ABBA played at her funeral.
The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge has already started thinking about when she pops her clogs and has written in her will that she wants the Swedish pop group's 1976 upbeat hit 'Dancing Queen' blasting out the speakers when she's laid to rest.
After watching an act performing the track at an audition for the talent show in London over the weekend, the blonde beauty made the morbid revelation: "That is my all-time favourite song. I have it written in my will that I want that song playing when I am lowered into my grave."
Meanwhile, Amanda, who has two children with her husband Chris Hughes, is the only judge on the 'BGT' panel to appear on the show for 10 consecutive years and is hoping big boss Simon Cowell will gift her with a lavish holiday to the Maldives as recognition for being loyal to his programme.
She explained to BANG Showbiz: "I'm hoping for a holiday to maybe the Maldives, maybe a throne. Maybe I can have his [Simon's] seat because I should now be head judge.
"I tell you what I've always wanted, but [my husband] Chris is too shy to go on 'All Star Mr & Mrs', is a sparkly carriage clock, so maybe he could get me one of them."
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Matt Smith has heralded Steven Moffat as the "greatest writer" to have ever worked on 'Doctor Who' following his announcement he is leaving the programme.
The 33-year-old actor was cast as Moffat to play the Eleventh Doctor in 2009 when he began his role as showrunner on the BBC sci-fi series and insists he will always be grateful to him for giving him one of the best roles in television.
Speaking to promote his new film 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies', he said: "I'm sad he's leaving 'Doctor Who'. He's done so much for it and so much for me ... He has done so much for the show and I feel very privileged that I got to work with, what I think, is the greatest writer."
Smith made his debut as the titular Time Lord in April 2010 in 'The Eleventh Hour' and bowed out in the 2013 Christmas special 'The Time of the Doctor', handing over the key to the TARDIS to current incumbent Peter Capaldi.
Although Smith believes life-long fan Moffat's contribution to the programme is unmeasurable, he is confident it will continue to be a success and get even bigger as 'Doctor Who' starts a new chapter under 'Broadchurch' creator Chris Chibnall.
Smith added: "He (Moffat) pretty much is 'Doctor Who', but the show will always endure and there's a wonderful writer coming in and as always, it's about regeneration and reinvention of things."
Moffat, 54, announced at the weekend he would be leaving his position once he finishes making Series 10, which will air in 2017, and that Chibnall would be taking on the role of showrunner. His first episodes will air in 2018.
Moffat - who has worked on series for the last six years - said: "It feels odd to be talking about leaving when I'm just starting work on the scripts for season 10, but the fact is my timey-wimey is running out. While Chris is doing his last run of 'Broadchurch', I'll be finishing up on the best job in the universe and keeping the TARDIS warm for him. It took a lot of gin and tonic to talk him into this, but I am beyond delighted that one of the true stars of British television drama will be taking the Time Lord even further into the future."
Matt Smith praises departing Doctor Who boss Steven Moffat
Matt Smith has heralded Steven Moffat as the "greatest writer" to have ever worked on 'Doctor Who' following his announcement he is leaving the programme.
The 33-year-old actor was cast as Moffat to play the Eleventh Doctor in 2009 when he began his role as showrunner on the BBC sci-fi series and insists he will always be grateful to him for giving him one of the best roles in television.
Speaking to promote his new film 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies', he said: "I'm sad he's leaving 'Doctor Who'. He's done so much for it and so much for me ... He has done so much for the show and I feel very privileged that I got to work with, what I think, is the greatest writer."
Smith made his debut as the titular Time Lord in April 2010 in 'The Eleventh Hour' and bowed out in the 2013 Christmas special 'The Time of the Doctor', handing over the key to the TARDIS to current incumbent Peter Capaldi.
Although Smith believes life-long fan Moffat's contribution to the programme is unmeasurable, he is confident it will continue to be a success and get even bigger as 'Doctor Who' starts a new chapter under 'Broadchurch' creator Chris Chibnall.
Smith added: "He (Moffat) pretty much is 'Doctor Who', but the show will always endure and there's a wonderful writer coming in and as always, it's about regeneration and reinvention of things."
Moffat, 54, announced at the weekend he would be leaving his position once he finishes making Series 10, which will air in 2017, and that Chibnall would be taking on the role of showrunner. His first episodes will air in 2018.
Moffat - who has worked on series for the last six years - said: "It feels odd to be talking about leaving when I'm just starting work on the scripts for season 10, but the fact is my timey-wimey is running out. While Chris is doing his last run of 'Broadchurch', I'll be finishing up on the best job in the universe and keeping the TARDIS warm for him. It took a lot of gin and tonic to talk him into this, but I am beyond delighted that one of the true stars of British television drama will be taking the Time Lord even further into the future."
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Darren Day won't face the next 'Celebrity Big Brother' eviction.
The 47-year-old actor has become the latest housemate to win immunity from the live eviction on Tuesday night (26.01.16) after he successfully downed a tummy-churning cocktail made of beetroot, garlic and fermented fish and managed to identify each individual ingredient with ease.
The handsome star is the final housemate to avoid the eviction after axed 'Hollyoaks' actress Stephanie Davis won immunity when she was crowned champion of the buzz round.
The 22-year-old star was awarded her prize after she correctly guessed that her rival Gemma Collins was the housemate most likely to meddle in other people's business.
The brunette beauty, who has been embroiled in her fair share of arguments since entering the house, was clearly over the moon that she wasn't up for eviction as she said: "I can't believe I'm going to have one eviction when I'm not up for eviction. This is going to be the first time I can relax."
And former 'TOWIE' star Gemma will also sit comfortably on the sofa tomorrow without fearing she'll have to trot out the front door after she was the only contestant to be awarded a gold mask during a task over the weekend.
Meanwhile, the celebrity to be given the chop on Tuesday will become the seventh housemate to leave the infamous abode after four were given the boot and three decided to walk.
Darren Day immune from next CBB eviction
Darren Day won't face the next 'Celebrity Big Brother' eviction.
The 47-year-old actor has become the latest housemate to win immunity from the live eviction on Tuesday night (26.01.16) after he successfully downed a tummy-churning cocktail made of beetroot, garlic and fermented fish and managed to identify each individual ingredient with ease.
The handsome star is the final housemate to avoid the eviction after axed 'Hollyoaks' actress Stephanie Davis won immunity when she was crowned champion of the buzz round.
The 22-year-old star was awarded her prize after she correctly guessed that her rival Gemma Collins was the housemate most likely to meddle in other people's business.
The brunette beauty, who has been embroiled in her fair share of arguments since entering the house, was clearly over the moon that she wasn't up for eviction as she said: "I can't believe I'm going to have one eviction when I'm not up for eviction. This is going to be the first time I can relax."
And former 'TOWIE' star Gemma will also sit comfortably on the sofa tomorrow without fearing she'll have to trot out the front door after she was the only contestant to be awarded a gold mask during a task over the weekend.
Meanwhile, the celebrity to be given the chop on Tuesday will become the seventh housemate to leave the infamous abode after four were given the boot and three decided to walk.
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Stephanie Davis' boyfriend has confirmed he will not be entering the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
Sam Reece has addressed speculation that he might be a surprise inclusion into the infamous abode on Twitter by saying he will not be making an appearance, but wished the mystery person who is set enter the house luck.
He wrote: "It's not me but good luck whoever goes into the mad house (sic)".
Rumours have been rife that the 'First Dates' hunk could star in the series after Stephanie started getting very close to model Jeremy McConnell.
Fans of the show have been desperate for Sam to make an appearance in the abode to mix things up between the former 'Hollyoaks' star and the 'Beauty School Cop Outs' hunk, who have been flirting up a storm on the show.
Sam was also faced with claims on Twitter that his and Stephanie's relationship is being staged to garner press attention during 'CBB'.
In response to one such claim, he wrote: "I find it very disrespectful the fact you think I would set something like that up.. Come on love!! (sic)"
'Celebrity Big Brother' host Emma Willis confirmed on Friday (22.01.16) that a new housemate will be entering the fray "soon".
The TV presenter teased that the housemates will be joined by a new face any day now during a chat with 'CBBBOTS' host Rylan Clark.
Speaking to Rylan on Friday after Megan McKenna's eviction - she said: "Who do you think it is?"
He replied: "I don't know but there's been a lot of rumours."
Stephanie Davis’ boyfriend: I’m not going on CBB
Stephanie Davis' boyfriend has confirmed he will not be entering the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
Sam Reece has addressed speculation that he might be a surprise inclusion into the infamous abode on Twitter by saying he will not be making an appearance, but wished the mystery person who is set enter the house luck.
He wrote: "It's not me but good luck whoever goes into the mad house (sic)".
Rumours have been rife that the 'First Dates' hunk could star in the series after Stephanie started getting very close to model Jeremy McConnell.
Fans of the show have been desperate for Sam to make an appearance in the abode to mix things up between the former 'Hollyoaks' star and the 'Beauty School Cop Outs' hunk, who have been flirting up a storm on the show.
Sam was also faced with claims on Twitter that his and Stephanie's relationship is being staged to garner press attention during 'CBB'.
In response to one such claim, he wrote: "I find it very disrespectful the fact you think I would set something like that up.. Come on love!! (sic)"
'Celebrity Big Brother' host Emma Willis confirmed on Friday (22.01.16) that a new housemate will be entering the fray "soon".
The TV presenter teased that the housemates will be joined by a new face any day now during a chat with 'CBBBOTS' host Rylan Clark.
Speaking to Rylan on Friday after Megan McKenna's eviction - she said: "Who do you think it is?"
He replied: "I don't know but there's been a lot of rumours."
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Peter Andre never used to watch 'EastEnders' until he met Kellie Bright on 'Strictly Come Dancing' last year.
The 'Mysterious Girl' hitmaker has never been a fan of soap operas but has warmed to the BBC One hit show since he got to know the 39-year-old actress - who plays pub landlord Linda Carter - through the Ballroom and Latin programme.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "We don't watch many soaps but after being with Kellie Bright on 'Strictly', I've started watching her more. I love her."
Peter and Kellie developed a close bond when they competed against one another in the 13th series of the show but unfortunately didn't manage to see in the final together as the 44-year-old singer was given the boot in the 10th week.
Kellie, on the other hand, went head-to-head with Georgia May Foote and Jay McGuiness but came in third place.
Meanwhile, although Pete isn't keen on soaps, he has admitted he and his wife Emily MacDonagh, with whom he has two-year-old daughter Amelia, are big fans of the reality documentary show, 'The Undateables'.
Peter Andre watches EastEnders since meeting Kellie Bright
Peter Andre never used to watch 'EastEnders' until he met Kellie Bright on 'Strictly Come Dancing' last year.
The 'Mysterious Girl' hitmaker has never been a fan of soap operas but has warmed to the BBC One hit show since he got to know the 39-year-old actress - who plays pub landlord Linda Carter - through the Ballroom and Latin programme.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "We don't watch many soaps but after being with Kellie Bright on 'Strictly', I've started watching her more. I love her."
Peter and Kellie developed a close bond when they competed against one another in the 13th series of the show but unfortunately didn't manage to see in the final together as the 44-year-old singer was given the boot in the 10th week.
Kellie, on the other hand, went head-to-head with Georgia May Foote and Jay McGuiness but came in third place.
Meanwhile, although Pete isn't keen on soaps, he has admitted he and his wife Emily MacDonagh, with whom he has two-year-old daughter Amelia, are big fans of the reality documentary show, 'The Undateables'.