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Gemma Collins' boyfriend has been sent to prison.
The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star, 34, will be devastated when she leaves the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house in the coming weeks to discover her jailbird beau Stephen Mortimer has been thrown back behind bars for 28 days.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, Stephen said: "I'm upset I can't be there as she walks out of the 'CBB' house but I've waited for her, she can wait two weeks for me!"
The bubbly blonde's boyfriend - who spent two years in prison for grievous bodily harm (GBH) - handed himself in to police yesterday (19.01.16) after he breached his licence terms, which stated he must reside at his sister's home, by recently moving into Gemma's lavish abode in Brentwood, Essex.
However, it won't just be the fact Stephen is back in prison that will destroy Gemma when she leaves the house, as she will also be faced with rumours that he's cheated on her.
Young mother Rebecca Smith, 21, recently claimed Stephen bedded her on numerous occasions behind Gemma's back.
She alleged two weeks ago: "He is desperate to be famous and is only using Gemma for her celebrity status. I was devastated to find out that he was two-timing us. I feel used."
Meanwhile, Stephen's recent shenanigans will no doubt shock the reality TV star when she gets out as she had nothing but praise for him before she joined the show.
Gemma Collins’ boyfriend is in prison
Gemma Collins' boyfriend has been sent to prison.
The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star, 34, will be devastated when she leaves the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house in the coming weeks to discover her jailbird beau Stephen Mortimer has been thrown back behind bars for 28 days.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, Stephen said: "I'm upset I can't be there as she walks out of the 'CBB' house but I've waited for her, she can wait two weeks for me!"
The bubbly blonde's boyfriend - who spent two years in prison for grievous bodily harm (GBH) - handed himself in to police yesterday (19.01.16) after he breached his licence terms, which stated he must reside at his sister's home, by recently moving into Gemma's lavish abode in Brentwood, Essex.
However, it won't just be the fact Stephen is back in prison that will destroy Gemma when she leaves the house, as she will also be faced with rumours that he's cheated on her.
Young mother Rebecca Smith, 21, recently claimed Stephen bedded her on numerous occasions behind Gemma's back.
She alleged two weeks ago: "He is desperate to be famous and is only using Gemma for her celebrity status. I was devastated to find out that he was two-timing us. I feel used."
Meanwhile, Stephen's recent shenanigans will no doubt shock the reality TV star when she gets out as she had nothing but praise for him before she joined the show.
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Rylan Clark-Neal wants to host 'The X Factor'.
The 27-year-old singer-turned-presenter is keen to take the helm of the ITV show where he found fame, admitting it would be his "ultimate dream".
He said: "My ultimate dream would be to present 'The X Factor' - I only left three years ago and to go from contestant to presenting would be a tick in my box."
And Rylan - who is nominated at tonight's (20.01.16) National Television Awards for Best TV Presenter against the likes of Ant & Dec, Graham Norton and Mel & Sue - is still shocked he beat former 'X Factor' host Dermot O'Leary to a nomination.
He added: "It's ridiculous to beat Dermot, he's one of the best presenters in this country.
"Looking at the list, I'm more shocked than anyone. I've been planning my gracious loser face - I've got more chance of winning the lottery than beating Ant and Dec."
Meanwhile, Rylan insisted a chance at presenting 'The X Factor' may not be possible as he has no plans to leave 'Big Brother'.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I've no intention of leaving 'Big Brother' any time soon and normally the 'X Factor' auditions clash with the summer 'Big Brother'.
"This season of 'Celebrity Big Brother' has already blown up. It's such a normal job for me but it never ceases to amaze me. It's been an explosive series."
Rylan Clark-Neal wants X Factor presenting gig
Rylan Clark-Neal wants to host 'The X Factor'.
The 27-year-old singer-turned-presenter is keen to take the helm of the ITV show where he found fame, admitting it would be his "ultimate dream".
He said: "My ultimate dream would be to present 'The X Factor' - I only left three years ago and to go from contestant to presenting would be a tick in my box."
And Rylan - who is nominated at tonight's (20.01.16) National Television Awards for Best TV Presenter against the likes of Ant & Dec, Graham Norton and Mel & Sue - is still shocked he beat former 'X Factor' host Dermot O'Leary to a nomination.
He added: "It's ridiculous to beat Dermot, he's one of the best presenters in this country.
"Looking at the list, I'm more shocked than anyone. I've been planning my gracious loser face - I've got more chance of winning the lottery than beating Ant and Dec."
Meanwhile, Rylan insisted a chance at presenting 'The X Factor' may not be possible as he has no plans to leave 'Big Brother'.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I've no intention of leaving 'Big Brother' any time soon and normally the 'X Factor' auditions clash with the summer 'Big Brother'.
"This season of 'Celebrity Big Brother' has already blown up. It's such a normal job for me but it never ceases to amaze me. It's been an explosive series."
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Emma Willis is trying to stay "as active" as possible during her pregnancy.
The 'Celebrity Big Brother' host - who already has daughter Isabelle, six, and son Ace, four, with husband Matt Willis - is expecting her third child but won't be using that as an excuse to slow down.
She said: "I'm trying to stay as active as I can during this pregnancy, not just because it makes me feel good but I hope it'll help me and the baby.
"Just because I am pregnant doesn't mean I have to change."
And Emma, 39, understands the benefits of working out during her pregnancy for after she's given birth.
Her trainer, Rob Solly, said: "Emma's got the main 'Big Brother' coming up in the summer and she'll want to look good for that, she understands staying in shape now will really help her once she's had the baby.' "
And getting to grips with her changing shape won't be a problem for 'The Voice' presenter thanks to Rob's training methods.
He told BANG Showbiz: "We work on strength so she won't struggle too much as her bump gets bigger."
For more from Rob - who also counts Olly Murs and Scott Mills among his clients - visit www.robsolly.com, instagram.com/rob_solly and twitter.com/robsolly
Emma Willis’ ‘active’ pregnancy
Emma Willis is trying to stay "as active" as possible during her pregnancy.
The 'Celebrity Big Brother' host - who already has daughter Isabelle, six, and son Ace, four, with husband Matt Willis - is expecting her third child but won't be using that as an excuse to slow down.
She said: "I'm trying to stay as active as I can during this pregnancy, not just because it makes me feel good but I hope it'll help me and the baby.
"Just because I am pregnant doesn't mean I have to change."
And Emma, 39, understands the benefits of working out during her pregnancy for after she's given birth.
Her trainer, Rob Solly, said: "Emma's got the main 'Big Brother' coming up in the summer and she'll want to look good for that, she understands staying in shape now will really help her once she's had the baby.' "
And getting to grips with her changing shape won't be a problem for 'The Voice' presenter thanks to Rob's training methods.
He told BANG Showbiz: "We work on strength so she won't struggle too much as her bump gets bigger."
For more from Rob - who also counts Olly Murs and Scott Mills among his clients - visit www.robsolly.com, instagram.com/rob_solly and twitter.com/robsolly
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Hannah Spearritt thinks it'll be "amazing" if she's asked to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing' later this year.
The former S Club 7 singer would love to snap up a deal to take part on the Ballroom and Latin show when it returns to screens in September because she enjoys dressing up.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "Oh my God, 'Strictly Come Dancing' is amazing. It's kind of got better and better over time. It's kind of overtaken 'X Factor.' The standard is incredible. That would totally be amazing. It would be so much fun. I can't imagine actually being able to do it. I would love to dress up every week. I love dressing up."
And, although she wouldn't mind squeezing her enviable frame into sparkly frocks week-in week-out, the blonde beauty doesn't think she'll be very good at the dance steps but wouldn't let the judges' harsh criticism reduce her to tears.
She explained: "I don't know if I'd be able to learn all those steps. Quickstep would be so hard.
"I think my brain would be miles behind. I'd don't know if I'd cry. I think I would kind of take it with a pinch of salt."
Meanwhile, for now, Hannah is currently tied up with her stint on 'Casualty' as penniless drug addict Mercedes Christie and will hit screens in the medical drama from January 23.
Hannah Spearritt wants to compete on Strictly Come Dancing
Hannah Spearritt thinks it'll be "amazing" if she's asked to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing' later this year.
The former S Club 7 singer would love to snap up a deal to take part on the Ballroom and Latin show when it returns to screens in September because she enjoys dressing up.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "Oh my God, 'Strictly Come Dancing' is amazing. It's kind of got better and better over time. It's kind of overtaken 'X Factor.' The standard is incredible. That would totally be amazing. It would be so much fun. I can't imagine actually being able to do it. I would love to dress up every week. I love dressing up."
And, although she wouldn't mind squeezing her enviable frame into sparkly frocks week-in week-out, the blonde beauty doesn't think she'll be very good at the dance steps but wouldn't let the judges' harsh criticism reduce her to tears.
She explained: "I don't know if I'd be able to learn all those steps. Quickstep would be so hard.
"I think my brain would be miles behind. I'd don't know if I'd cry. I think I would kind of take it with a pinch of salt."
Meanwhile, for now, Hannah is currently tied up with her stint on 'Casualty' as penniless drug addict Mercedes Christie and will hit screens in the medical drama from January 23.
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Kristina Rihanoff was evicted from 'Celebrity Big Brother' on Tuesday night (19.01.16).
The 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional had been up against John Patridge, Danniella Westbrook and Tiffany Pollard, but looked thrilled when she was announced as the latest casualty of the house.
Wearing a pretty draped black dress with diamond embellishments, Kristina, who is pregnant with her first child, smiled and beamed for the cameras as she made her way down the steps out of the house and greeted host Emma Willis with a big hug.
Kristina has been criticised by many for revealing her pregnancy to her fellow housemates. Her relationship with Ben Cohen, who she met when he was still married, has been surrounded by scandal since the very beginning, and the sportsman's estranged wife Abby apparently didn't know about the pregnancy until Kristina announced it on the show.
Speaking to Emma after her eviction, Kristina admitted she hadn't originally intended to share her happy news with her fellow housemates but felt it was the right thing to do to explain her special treatment in the house.
She said: "I wanted to keep it to myself at first but then I spoke to the producers and what I felt was that if I was treated differently in the house - if I was always fed and could opt out of tasks - I felt that the housemates would be very upset with me and I wanted to be fair. It would stress me out to keep it to myself."
She added: "Also I'm growing - I'm like a hoover - I eat everything I see in front of me!"
Kristina added she was pleased to be out because she wanted to be away from the arguments in the house.
She said: "It's [the eviction] all I was praying for for the past couple of days. It was very difficult in the house because the arguments became so vicious. It was not my cup of tea at all - pregnant or not pregnant - it's not my game at all."
Tuesday night's 'Celebrity Big Brother' also showed the exit of Angie Bowie - who became the third contestant to voluntarily leave the show, after Jonathan Cheban and David Gest.
Insisting it was an illness that had caused her to leave, Angie said she had enjoyed the experience immensely and had been very touched by her housemates saying they would care for her if she made the decision to stay.
She added: "These are all grand folk."
Kristina Rihanoff evicted from ‘Celebrity Big Brother’
Kristina Rihanoff was evicted from 'Celebrity Big Brother' on Tuesday night (19.01.16).
The 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional had been up against John Patridge, Danniella Westbrook and Tiffany Pollard, but looked thrilled when she was announced as the latest casualty of the house.
Wearing a pretty draped black dress with diamond embellishments, Kristina, who is pregnant with her first child, smiled and beamed for the cameras as she made her way down the steps out of the house and greeted host Emma Willis with a big hug.
Kristina has been criticised by many for revealing her pregnancy to her fellow housemates. Her relationship with Ben Cohen, who she met when he was still married, has been surrounded by scandal since the very beginning, and the sportsman's estranged wife Abby apparently didn't know about the pregnancy until Kristina announced it on the show.
Speaking to Emma after her eviction, Kristina admitted she hadn't originally intended to share her happy news with her fellow housemates but felt it was the right thing to do to explain her special treatment in the house.
She said: "I wanted to keep it to myself at first but then I spoke to the producers and what I felt was that if I was treated differently in the house - if I was always fed and could opt out of tasks - I felt that the housemates would be very upset with me and I wanted to be fair. It would stress me out to keep it to myself."
She added: "Also I'm growing - I'm like a hoover - I eat everything I see in front of me!"
Kristina added she was pleased to be out because she wanted to be away from the arguments in the house.
She said: "It's [the eviction] all I was praying for for the past couple of days. It was very difficult in the house because the arguments became so vicious. It was not my cup of tea at all - pregnant or not pregnant - it's not my game at all."
Tuesday night's 'Celebrity Big Brother' also showed the exit of Angie Bowie - who became the third contestant to voluntarily leave the show, after Jonathan Cheban and David Gest.
Insisting it was an illness that had caused her to leave, Angie said she had enjoyed the experience immensely and had been very touched by her housemates saying they would care for her if she made the decision to stay.
She added: "These are all grand folk."
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Charlie Dimmock is set to make her television return with her own garden makeover show.
The 'Ground Force' expert, who hasn't been seen on-screen since the popular construction programme came to an end 11 years ago, is set to bounce back into the spotlight as she gets her hands dirty in a bid to transform people's back gardens into beautiful masterpieces.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Charlie is without doubt one of the biggest names in the gardening world and was part of an era when garden landscaping became unmissable TV. She is a green-fingered legend and everyone is very excited to have her back on telly.
"Her water features were particularly popular with viewers and became a recurring theme on 'Ground Force'. The show was more popular than anyone could have imagined.
"Charlie may have disappeared off telly for a while but she hasn't gone to seed yet. She was one of 'Ground Force's biggest attractions and the BBC hope she will get Britain interested in gardening again.
"They have incredibly high hopes and think the new show will really propel Charlie into the big time."
The curly-haired beauty, 49, will be joined by Chelsea Flower Show stars the Rich brothers, Harry and David, as they attempt to spruce up back gardens on a strict budget.
Meanwhile, other details surrounding the BBC show have been kept tightly under wraps, including the title, but a release date will be announced in due course.
Charlie Dimmock to make TV return with new gardening show
Charlie Dimmock is set to make her television return with her own garden makeover show.
The 'Ground Force' expert, who hasn't been seen on-screen since the popular construction programme came to an end 11 years ago, is set to bounce back into the spotlight as she gets her hands dirty in a bid to transform people's back gardens into beautiful masterpieces.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Charlie is without doubt one of the biggest names in the gardening world and was part of an era when garden landscaping became unmissable TV. She is a green-fingered legend and everyone is very excited to have her back on telly.
"Her water features were particularly popular with viewers and became a recurring theme on 'Ground Force'. The show was more popular than anyone could have imagined.
"Charlie may have disappeared off telly for a while but she hasn't gone to seed yet. She was one of 'Ground Force's biggest attractions and the BBC hope she will get Britain interested in gardening again.
"They have incredibly high hopes and think the new show will really propel Charlie into the big time."
The curly-haired beauty, 49, will be joined by Chelsea Flower Show stars the Rich brothers, Harry and David, as they attempt to spruce up back gardens on a strict budget.
Meanwhile, other details surrounding the BBC show have been kept tightly under wraps, including the title, but a release date will be announced in due course.
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Sally Ann Matthews is set to return to 'Coronation Street'.
The 45-year-old actress will reprise her role as Jenny Bradley in the ITV soap as her alter-ego makes a shock return to the Cobbles later this month following her arrest for snatching Kevin Webster's young son Jack last year.
Speaking to Unreality TV, Sally said of her return: "It's lovely to be back, it feels like I've had a week off and come back. It's great and I'm really looking forward to watching."
The nasty baby snatcher manages to worm her way back into Weatherfield after she reaches out to her former foster carer Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) via email and persuades her to forgive her for her wrong doings over the years.
A distressed Rita tracks down Jenny, who was sectioned under the mental health act following her abduction plot, in order to find out the truth about her foster daughter.
After discovering Jenny is residing at a grotty bedsit, Rita decides to bring her troubled foster daughter back to the Cobbles to continue her road to better mental health.
But, undoubtedly, Jenny's return rakes up bitter memories for Kevin (Michael Le Vell) after he was left frantic when little Jack was swiped under his nose by his unhinged lover.
However, over time, Kevin seemingly warms to Jenny and, despite being in a relationship with Anna Windass (Debbie Rush), it seems his feelings for his ex-lover haven't completely disappeared.
Jenny Bradley for dramatic Coronation Street comeback
Sally Ann Matthews is set to return to 'Coronation Street'.
The 45-year-old actress will reprise her role as Jenny Bradley in the ITV soap as her alter-ego makes a shock return to the Cobbles later this month following her arrest for snatching Kevin Webster's young son Jack last year.
Speaking to Unreality TV, Sally said of her return: "It's lovely to be back, it feels like I've had a week off and come back. It's great and I'm really looking forward to watching."
The nasty baby snatcher manages to worm her way back into Weatherfield after she reaches out to her former foster carer Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) via email and persuades her to forgive her for her wrong doings over the years.
A distressed Rita tracks down Jenny, who was sectioned under the mental health act following her abduction plot, in order to find out the truth about her foster daughter.
After discovering Jenny is residing at a grotty bedsit, Rita decides to bring her troubled foster daughter back to the Cobbles to continue her road to better mental health.
But, undoubtedly, Jenny's return rakes up bitter memories for Kevin (Michael Le Vell) after he was left frantic when little Jack was swiped under his nose by his unhinged lover.
However, over time, Kevin seemingly warms to Jenny and, despite being in a relationship with Anna Windass (Debbie Rush), it seems his feelings for his ex-lover haven't completely disappeared.
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Bill Roache thought his former 'Coronation Street' co-star Anne Kirkbridge looked "truly beautiful" before she died.
The 83-year-old actor, who plays lovable Ken Barlow in the ITV soap, believes the late actress, who tragically passed away following a battle with cancer last January, seemed strangely at peace in the final hours of her life.
Speaking on the first anniversary of Anne's death, he said: "We knew she was on leave and we thought she was just resting and that she'd be coming back, and then we got the news that she was seriously ill on the Friday and I went to see her on the Monday, and I was warned that she'd lost a lot of weight and wasn't looking too good.
"But actually, she looked truly beautiful, she had great bone structure and she was lying there ... she was very sedated and I just talked to her about a few things. Talking about her angels and things like that, and said how much we loved her. And then I left ... and she died that night. It was a shock to us all. We didn't realise how ill she was."
Despite being left heartbroken, Bill is keen to remember the good times with Anne, who played his on-screen wife Deirdre in the soap from 1972 until 2013, and tries hard to celebrate her life with the rest of the cast rather than feel sad about the void she's left behind her.
Speaking on 'This Morning', he explained: "When somebody like Annie goes, she was such a presence, everyone was aware that she was around and humour was always the great thing with her ... we only grieve because we miss her. [But] I know she's fine, she's gone to a very happy place and now it's better that we celebrate her life and think about the happy moments."
Bill Roache remembers Anne Kirkbride
Bill Roache thought his former 'Coronation Street' co-star Anne Kirkbridge looked "truly beautiful" before she died.
The 83-year-old actor, who plays lovable Ken Barlow in the ITV soap, believes the late actress, who tragically passed away following a battle with cancer last January, seemed strangely at peace in the final hours of her life.
Speaking on the first anniversary of Anne's death, he said: "We knew she was on leave and we thought she was just resting and that she'd be coming back, and then we got the news that she was seriously ill on the Friday and I went to see her on the Monday, and I was warned that she'd lost a lot of weight and wasn't looking too good.
"But actually, she looked truly beautiful, she had great bone structure and she was lying there ... she was very sedated and I just talked to her about a few things. Talking about her angels and things like that, and said how much we loved her. And then I left ... and she died that night. It was a shock to us all. We didn't realise how ill she was."
Despite being left heartbroken, Bill is keen to remember the good times with Anne, who played his on-screen wife Deirdre in the soap from 1972 until 2013, and tries hard to celebrate her life with the rest of the cast rather than feel sad about the void she's left behind her.
Speaking on 'This Morning', he explained: "When somebody like Annie goes, she was such a presence, everyone was aware that she was around and humour was always the great thing with her ... we only grieve because we miss her. [But] I know she's fine, she's gone to a very happy place and now it's better that we celebrate her life and think about the happy moments."