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Alan Fletcher is often mistaken for a real doctor.
The 'Neighbours' star has played womaniser Dr Karl Kennedy in the Australian soap opera for 21 years and, although he's just an actor playing a medic, he has admitted people often ask him to diagnose their embarrassing issues.
He explained: "The only time I'm asked stuff is by young men - and then they're usually asking about their nether regions."
And it looks like the 58-year-old actor is set to be bombarded with even more bizarre questions soon, as he's planning to spend more time in the UK after 'Neighbours' was given the go-ahead to air episodes in Britain, which was originally several weeks behind, at the same time as Australia.
He told Inside Soap magazine: "It's a huge deal for the cast because we're very social media-orientated in terms of promotion. So now when we do Twitter takeovers once a week, it means we're talking n sync with everyone.
"Also, our UK success is the reason 'Neighbours' has lasted so long, and it's always felt wrong to not be up to date."
Alan Fletcher asked for weird advice from fans
Alan Fletcher is often mistaken for a real doctor.
The 'Neighbours' star has played womaniser Dr Karl Kennedy in the Australian soap opera for 21 years and, although he's just an actor playing a medic, he has admitted people often ask him to diagnose their embarrassing issues.
He explained: "The only time I'm asked stuff is by young men - and then they're usually asking about their nether regions."
And it looks like the 58-year-old actor is set to be bombarded with even more bizarre questions soon, as he's planning to spend more time in the UK after 'Neighbours' was given the go-ahead to air episodes in Britain, which was originally several weeks behind, at the same time as Australia.
He told Inside Soap magazine: "It's a huge deal for the cast because we're very social media-orientated in terms of promotion. So now when we do Twitter takeovers once a week, it means we're talking n sync with everyone.
"Also, our UK success is the reason 'Neighbours' has lasted so long, and it's always felt wrong to not be up to date."
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Lorraine Kelly once rejected an impressive offer to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing.'
The 56-year-old presenter has admitted bosses were keen to snap her up for the BBC One Ballroom and Latin show a few years ago but she turned down the chance because she thinks she would make a mockery out of herself.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I was asked to do 'Strictly Come Dancing', years ago, and I turned it down. I think it's a fantastic show and I just said to them, 'I love to watch but not in a million years.'
"You know how you always get someone that goes on who's always the comedy, I think it was Jeremy Vine or Russell Brand, and I wouldn't even be comedy, I'd just be really bad."
And it's not just the glitzy dancing programme Lorraine has ruled out as she's adamant she would never sign up to any reality TV show, despite the fact she loves to watch them.
She explained: "To be honest, I've got no desire to go on any reality TV show because I wouldn't want to put myself through them. I mean, I love 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', I love the presenters Ant and Dec but I would never, ever, want to be a part of it. I just couldn't. I just like to watch."
Lorraine Kelly turned down Strictly Come Dancing offer
Lorraine Kelly once rejected an impressive offer to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing.'
The 56-year-old presenter has admitted bosses were keen to snap her up for the BBC One Ballroom and Latin show a few years ago but she turned down the chance because she thinks she would make a mockery out of herself.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I was asked to do 'Strictly Come Dancing', years ago, and I turned it down. I think it's a fantastic show and I just said to them, 'I love to watch but not in a million years.'
"You know how you always get someone that goes on who's always the comedy, I think it was Jeremy Vine or Russell Brand, and I wouldn't even be comedy, I'd just be really bad."
And it's not just the glitzy dancing programme Lorraine has ruled out as she's adamant she would never sign up to any reality TV show, despite the fact she loves to watch them.
She explained: "To be honest, I've got no desire to go on any reality TV show because I wouldn't want to put myself through them. I mean, I love 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', I love the presenters Ant and Dec but I would never, ever, want to be a part of it. I just couldn't. I just like to watch."
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Sam Faiers has named her son Paul Tony.
The former 'Only Way is Essex' star and partner Paul Knightley welcomed their son into the world on December 29 and it has now been revealed he has been named after his dad and uncle - just as the couple always planned.
Sam said: "We always wanted him to be called Paul after his dad.
"It's traditional and we didn't have any other names on the list, so he's Paul and his middle name is Tony after Paul's brother, his uncle Tony.
"We call him Baby Paul or just 'baby' at the moment.
"We haven't called him Paul yet."
Sam had planned to have a home birth but midway through her 22-hour labour, she had to be transferred to hospital after her temperature soared dangerously high.
She said: "My temperature had got really high and when it gets dangerously high you are prone to infection so the midwife made the decision for me to be transferred.
"Of course I wanted a home birth but we ended up in hospital.
"We're just grateful that he's happy and healthy."
Despite the last minute change of plans, the 25-year-old star didn't panic.
She said: "I was really chilled. I thought, 'This hasn't gone to plan but at this point I'm fine and the baby is fine' so let's take each step as it goes without making it a drama.'"
Paul added in an interview with OK! magazine "We just knew that's what we had to do and we were calm. Yes we wanted a home birth but it didn't go that way."
Sam Faiers reveals baby name
Sam Faiers has named her son Paul Tony.
The former 'Only Way is Essex' star and partner Paul Knightley welcomed their son into the world on December 29 and it has now been revealed he has been named after his dad and uncle - just as the couple always planned.
Sam said: "We always wanted him to be called Paul after his dad.
"It's traditional and we didn't have any other names on the list, so he's Paul and his middle name is Tony after Paul's brother, his uncle Tony.
"We call him Baby Paul or just 'baby' at the moment.
"We haven't called him Paul yet."
Sam had planned to have a home birth but midway through her 22-hour labour, she had to be transferred to hospital after her temperature soared dangerously high.
She said: "My temperature had got really high and when it gets dangerously high you are prone to infection so the midwife made the decision for me to be transferred.
"Of course I wanted a home birth but we ended up in hospital.
"We're just grateful that he's happy and healthy."
Despite the last minute change of plans, the 25-year-old star didn't panic.
She said: "I was really chilled. I thought, 'This hasn't gone to plan but at this point I'm fine and the baby is fine' so let's take each step as it goes without making it a drama.'"
Paul added in an interview with OK! magazine "We just knew that's what we had to do and we were calm. Yes we wanted a home birth but it didn't go that way."
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'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses are desperate to recruit a host of sexy female dancers.
The BBC One show has lost professionals Ola Jordan, Kristina Rihanoff and Aliona Vilani, who are popular with viewers, ahead of the new series and now producers are keen to snap up Gleb Savchenko's wife Elena Samodanova.
A source said: "Elena would be perfect on the show and Gleb really missed her last year. Losing three such popular dancers will be a real blow unless we move quickly to sign up the best, most creative and captivating dancers."
And bosses aren't just limiting themselves as they are looking to worldwide competitions in a bid to find female dancers, who have "brilliant" personalities and great choreographing skills.
The insider added to The Sun newspaper: "We want brilliant personalities on 'Strictly', but also brilliant dancers. Ola, Kristina and especially Aliona were absolutely brilliant choreographers and created routines people wanted to watch again and again. They are huge losses, but we're determined to find great new talent."
Meanwhile, the shows' producers have got their eye on Daniel Craig to lead this year's celebrity line-up.
A source said previously: "What a coup to get 007 on the dance floor. The professional girl dancers would all be fighting to be partnered with him."
Strictly Come Dancing bosses hunt for new talent
'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses are desperate to recruit a host of sexy female dancers.
The BBC One show has lost professionals Ola Jordan, Kristina Rihanoff and Aliona Vilani, who are popular with viewers, ahead of the new series and now producers are keen to snap up Gleb Savchenko's wife Elena Samodanova.
A source said: "Elena would be perfect on the show and Gleb really missed her last year. Losing three such popular dancers will be a real blow unless we move quickly to sign up the best, most creative and captivating dancers."
And bosses aren't just limiting themselves as they are looking to worldwide competitions in a bid to find female dancers, who have "brilliant" personalities and great choreographing skills.
The insider added to The Sun newspaper: "We want brilliant personalities on 'Strictly', but also brilliant dancers. Ola, Kristina and especially Aliona were absolutely brilliant choreographers and created routines people wanted to watch again and again. They are huge losses, but we're determined to find great new talent."
Meanwhile, the shows' producers have got their eye on Daniel Craig to lead this year's celebrity line-up.
A source said previously: "What a coup to get 007 on the dance floor. The professional girl dancers would all be fighting to be partnered with him."
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'Celebrity Big Brother's Stephanie Davis has been given a formal warning after she threatened to punch Gemma Collins.
The axed 'Hollyoaks' actress, 22, has been sent to a secluded room somewhere in the infamous house after she threatened to smack the former 'The Only Way is Essex' star following a heated row in last night's (17.01.16) show.
A spokesperson told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Big Brother has reprimanded Stephanie for her behaviour."
The pair came to blows after Gemma, 34, branded the brunette beauty "disgusting" when it emerged she'd kissed fellow contestant Jeremy McConnell, 25, under the sheets earlier in the week, despite having a boyfriend on the outside.
Producers were forced to intervene and call the actress into the diary room when the war of words got out of hand after Stephanie referred to Gemma as a "monster."
Once confined in the private room, the former soap star threatened to quit the show before her anger got the better of her and she let out a vicious foul-mouthed rant.
She said: "If you let me back in that house I'm gonna end up doing something I regret. Either if that's punching Gemma Collins in the face which she deserves.
"She's a f***ing diva, big lion headed c*** who's an absolute knob and people that do like her need to give their head a wobble because she's disgusting."
Meanwhile, earlier in the show, Stephanie, who is dating handsome model Sam Reece, was reduced to tears when the fake former Mr Ireland revealed he's in love with her.
The actress went on to reveal she's developed feelings for Jeremy too, admitting she's forgotten the sound of her boyfriend's voice, but was left heartbroken when the hunk decided to call things off in order to do the "right thing."
CBB’s Stephanie Davis given formal warning after threatening to punch Gemma Collins
'Celebrity Big Brother's Stephanie Davis has been given a formal warning after she threatened to punch Gemma Collins.
The axed 'Hollyoaks' actress, 22, has been sent to a secluded room somewhere in the infamous house after she threatened to smack the former 'The Only Way is Essex' star following a heated row in last night's (17.01.16) show.
A spokesperson told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Big Brother has reprimanded Stephanie for her behaviour."
The pair came to blows after Gemma, 34, branded the brunette beauty "disgusting" when it emerged she'd kissed fellow contestant Jeremy McConnell, 25, under the sheets earlier in the week, despite having a boyfriend on the outside.
Producers were forced to intervene and call the actress into the diary room when the war of words got out of hand after Stephanie referred to Gemma as a "monster."
Once confined in the private room, the former soap star threatened to quit the show before her anger got the better of her and she let out a vicious foul-mouthed rant.
She said: "If you let me back in that house I'm gonna end up doing something I regret. Either if that's punching Gemma Collins in the face which she deserves.
"She's a f***ing diva, big lion headed c*** who's an absolute knob and people that do like her need to give their head a wobble because she's disgusting."
Meanwhile, earlier in the show, Stephanie, who is dating handsome model Sam Reece, was reduced to tears when the fake former Mr Ireland revealed he's in love with her.
The actress went on to reveal she's developed feelings for Jeremy too, admitting she's forgotten the sound of her boyfriend's voice, but was left heartbroken when the hunk decided to call things off in order to do the "right thing."
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Paula Lane has created a "nightmare" for 'Coronation Street' bosses after she announced last week she's pregnant again.
The 29-year-old actress is currently tangled up in a major storyline after her alter-ego Kylie Platt accidentally murdered her ex-boyfriend Callum Logan (Sean Ward) late last year.
But filming for the popular soap has now been thrown into chaos and writers have been forced to frantically come up with a different outcome for the plot after Paula recently revealed she and her husband Tom Shaw are set to welcome their second child into the world later this summer.
A show source told the Daily Star newspaper: "It's absolutely wonderful for Paula and everyone on the show is thrilled for her and Tom. But it has created something of a nightmare for our writers. Paula is currently at the heart of the show with the Callum murder storyline. The scriptwriters are going to have to sit down and think of new ways of playing the fallout."
Meanwhile, Paula was bombarded with congratulatory messages over the weekend when she revealed her 13-month-old son Arthur will soon become a big brother.
She wrote on Twitter: "News just in... The new addition to the Shaw clan will be arriving summer time and @SirTomShaw and I are thrilled! #doubletrouble (sic)."
Paula Lane’s pregnancy creates ‘nightmare’ for Coronation Street bosses
Paula Lane has created a "nightmare" for 'Coronation Street' bosses after she announced last week she's pregnant again.
The 29-year-old actress is currently tangled up in a major storyline after her alter-ego Kylie Platt accidentally murdered her ex-boyfriend Callum Logan (Sean Ward) late last year.
But filming for the popular soap has now been thrown into chaos and writers have been forced to frantically come up with a different outcome for the plot after Paula recently revealed she and her husband Tom Shaw are set to welcome their second child into the world later this summer.
A show source told the Daily Star newspaper: "It's absolutely wonderful for Paula and everyone on the show is thrilled for her and Tom. But it has created something of a nightmare for our writers. Paula is currently at the heart of the show with the Callum murder storyline. The scriptwriters are going to have to sit down and think of new ways of playing the fallout."
Meanwhile, Paula was bombarded with congratulatory messages over the weekend when she revealed her 13-month-old son Arthur will soon become a big brother.
She wrote on Twitter: "News just in... The new addition to the Shaw clan will be arriving summer time and @SirTomShaw and I are thrilled! #doubletrouble (sic)."
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The British entry for this year's 'Eurovision Song Contest' will be decided in an 'X Factor'-style competition.
The BBC are set to air 'Eurovision: You Decide', hosted by Mel Giedroyc, which will be broadcast live from the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London on February 26.
Mel said: "I am a huge fan of 'Eurovision' and am honoured to be hosting this fantastic event. It's very exciting that the great British public will get the chance to choose who will be sent to Sweden and I know it's going to be an amazing night."
It has been six years since a similar format was used to decide which act would represent the United Kingdom at the annual competition, which will be held in Sweden this year.
The six shortlisted contestants, who have not yet been named, are set to perform in front of a panel of judges as they try to secure the most public votes.
Meanwhile, Graham Norton, who presents the UK coverage of the 'Eurovision' final, previously revealed it was the "icing on the cake" that the British public got a final say on the contestant chosen to represent their country.
He said: "'Eurovision' is one of the highlights of my year. I love the fact the BBC is launching its biggest song search ever.
"It really shows they take the competition seriously and the fact that the public will get the final say on who is sent to represent the UK is the icing on the cake."
X Factor-style competition to decide Eurovision entry
The British entry for this year's 'Eurovision Song Contest' will be decided in an 'X Factor'-style competition.
The BBC are set to air 'Eurovision: You Decide', hosted by Mel Giedroyc, which will be broadcast live from the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London on February 26.
Mel said: "I am a huge fan of 'Eurovision' and am honoured to be hosting this fantastic event. It's very exciting that the great British public will get the chance to choose who will be sent to Sweden and I know it's going to be an amazing night."
It has been six years since a similar format was used to decide which act would represent the United Kingdom at the annual competition, which will be held in Sweden this year.
The six shortlisted contestants, who have not yet been named, are set to perform in front of a panel of judges as they try to secure the most public votes.
Meanwhile, Graham Norton, who presents the UK coverage of the 'Eurovision' final, previously revealed it was the "icing on the cake" that the British public got a final say on the contestant chosen to represent their country.
He said: "'Eurovision' is one of the highlights of my year. I love the fact the BBC is launching its biggest song search ever.
"It really shows they take the competition seriously and the fact that the public will get the final say on who is sent to represent the UK is the icing on the cake."
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Rebecca Adlington "knows" Beth Tweddle will be better than her when they go head-to-head on 'The Jump' this month.
The Olympic swimmer doesn't think there will be any rivalry between her and the world champion gymnast when they take to the Austrian slopes in a few weeks time because she already knows she will trail behind the brunette beauty, 30.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "Beth and I see a lot of each other, I'm sure she will be fantastic at most of the events as she is in great shape, I will have to do my best to keep up. I know she will be better than me."
And, despite owning the pool when she jumps in water, Rebecca doesn't think viewers will see a competitive streak in her when she slips on her thermals and hops in her skis.
The 28-year-old star explained: "Despite being an athlete, I am not actually that competitive which surprises people, I am more of a perfectionist so I will be looking to improve at every opportunity, I don't want to be the first to leave though."
'The Jump' will return to screens across the nation later this month on Channel 4, as a string of celebrities try their hand at skeleton, bobsleigh, speed skating and giant slalom.
Rebecca Adlington is the new face of Slazenger Swim and will be working with the brand to create a pinnacle swim fitness range, which will launch later this year.
Head to http://store.slazenger.com or follow @SlazengerSport to find out more #SlazengerSwim.
Rebecca Adlington thinks Beth Tweddle will be better than her on The Jump
Rebecca Adlington "knows" Beth Tweddle will be better than her when they go head-to-head on 'The Jump' this month.
The Olympic swimmer doesn't think there will be any rivalry between her and the world champion gymnast when they take to the Austrian slopes in a few weeks time because she already knows she will trail behind the brunette beauty, 30.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "Beth and I see a lot of each other, I'm sure she will be fantastic at most of the events as she is in great shape, I will have to do my best to keep up. I know she will be better than me."
And, despite owning the pool when she jumps in water, Rebecca doesn't think viewers will see a competitive streak in her when she slips on her thermals and hops in her skis.
The 28-year-old star explained: "Despite being an athlete, I am not actually that competitive which surprises people, I am more of a perfectionist so I will be looking to improve at every opportunity, I don't want to be the first to leave though."
'The Jump' will return to screens across the nation later this month on Channel 4, as a string of celebrities try their hand at skeleton, bobsleigh, speed skating and giant slalom.
Rebecca Adlington is the new face of Slazenger Swim and will be working with the brand to create a pinnacle swim fitness range, which will launch later this year.
Head to http://store.slazenger.com or follow @SlazengerSport to find out more #SlazengerSwim.
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Danny Dyer wants Kasabian to sing at his wedding.
The 'EastEnders' star, who is known for playing lovable pub landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap, is remaining tight-lipped on details surrounding his big day but is desperate to secure the band's guitarist Sergio Pizzorno to perform at the reception.
Asked about his wedding song, Danny, 38, said: "I can't tell you, the old woman would go mad! It's a f***ing good tune. I'm hoping to get Serge from Kasabian to sing it."
The soap star is yet to secure a time and place for his nuptials but he's keen to find somewhere that has "castle stairs" for his longterm partner Joanne Mas to walk down.
He explained to the Daily Mirror newspaper: "As long as I get her the dress she wants I don't think she would mind what I wear. As long as she looks beautiful and she gets to walk down some old skool castle stairs, I don't think she would take a bit of notice what I was wearing. I could have a pair of f***ing beige cords on and she wouldn't notice."
Meanwhile, Danny is hoping to marry Joanne, with whom he has three children, in September but, although they've been together 25 years, he's already riddled with nerves.
He said recently: "We are starting the process of that [wedding planning] actually, we just got Christmas out the way so you know the governor and the missus in doors, she's starting that process off.
"It's happening this year; maybe September, August round that sort of time ... I'm petrified. Just want to sit in the khazi (toilet) on my own - but in a nice way. But no, I'll let the missus deal with that, she's the brains of the outfit."
Danny Dyer wants Kasabian for wedding
Danny Dyer wants Kasabian to sing at his wedding.
The 'EastEnders' star, who is known for playing lovable pub landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap, is remaining tight-lipped on details surrounding his big day but is desperate to secure the band's guitarist Sergio Pizzorno to perform at the reception.
Asked about his wedding song, Danny, 38, said: "I can't tell you, the old woman would go mad! It's a f***ing good tune. I'm hoping to get Serge from Kasabian to sing it."
The soap star is yet to secure a time and place for his nuptials but he's keen to find somewhere that has "castle stairs" for his longterm partner Joanne Mas to walk down.
He explained to the Daily Mirror newspaper: "As long as I get her the dress she wants I don't think she would mind what I wear. As long as she looks beautiful and she gets to walk down some old skool castle stairs, I don't think she would take a bit of notice what I was wearing. I could have a pair of f***ing beige cords on and she wouldn't notice."
Meanwhile, Danny is hoping to marry Joanne, with whom he has three children, in September but, although they've been together 25 years, he's already riddled with nerves.
He said recently: "We are starting the process of that [wedding planning] actually, we just got Christmas out the way so you know the governor and the missus in doors, she's starting that process off.
"It's happening this year; maybe September, August round that sort of time ... I'm petrified. Just want to sit in the khazi (toilet) on my own - but in a nice way. But no, I'll let the missus deal with that, she's the brains of the outfit."
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