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Lydia Lucy put her 'The X Factor' rejection behind her as she was voted through on 'The Voice' on Saturday night (16.01.16).
The 22-year-old brunette got through to the notorious Six Chair Challenge on the ITV programme back in 2013 before she failed to make it through to the live shows.
However, instead of returning to 'The X Factor', Lydia opted to showcase her talents on the BBC's rival show - and her gamble paid off.
After performing 'Trouble', judges will.i.am, Boy George and Ricky Wilson all turned their chairs around - giving Essex girl Lydia the opportunity to choose between the three.
Lydia was quick to choose Black Eyed Peas singer will, so became the latest addition to his team.
Speaking previously about auditioning on 'The Voice', Lydia told MailOnline: "Instead of just singing cover songs like I did on The X Factor, I've recreated myself as an original artist. I've re-invented my image, styling and everything.
"I've gone on there as me and the kind of music I want to sing."
will also added to his team with auditionee Charley Blue, who impressed the judges with her skills at singing, rapping and playing the violin.
After her performance of 'Roll Over Beethoven', will, Ricky and George all turned, but Charley chose to join will's team, after even George advised her the singer would be the perfect mentor for her during the series.
George had an abundance of talent to choose from for his team, and ended up adding three contestants in the form of Melissa Cavanagh, Harry Fisher and Chase Morton.
Melissa, from Sunderland or, as she calls it, 'Funderland', showed off her vocal stylings having been singing since the tender age of just three. George was the only judge to turn after she performed 'Blame', so she was automatically in the Culture Club frontman's team.
The same went for Chase, the self described "singing martial artist", who impressed George with his performance of 'If You Want Me To Stay'. He was once again the only judge to turn so Chase was placed on Team George.
Paloma seemed more careful about who she pressed her buzzer for on Saturday's show, but it was Megan Reece's audition that really caught her attention and she was quickly added to her team.
Meanwhile, Ricky won a battle with fellow judges George and will over 38-year-old soul singer Janine Dyer to add her to his team.
X Factor reject Lydia Lucy wows on The Voice
Lydia Lucy put her 'The X Factor' rejection behind her as she was voted through on 'The Voice' on Saturday night (16.01.16).
The 22-year-old brunette got through to the notorious Six Chair Challenge on the ITV programme back in 2013 before she failed to make it through to the live shows.
However, instead of returning to 'The X Factor', Lydia opted to showcase her talents on the BBC's rival show - and her gamble paid off.
After performing 'Trouble', judges will.i.am, Boy George and Ricky Wilson all turned their chairs around - giving Essex girl Lydia the opportunity to choose between the three.
Lydia was quick to choose Black Eyed Peas singer will, so became the latest addition to his team.
Speaking previously about auditioning on 'The Voice', Lydia told MailOnline: "Instead of just singing cover songs like I did on The X Factor, I've recreated myself as an original artist. I've re-invented my image, styling and everything.
"I've gone on there as me and the kind of music I want to sing."
will also added to his team with auditionee Charley Blue, who impressed the judges with her skills at singing, rapping and playing the violin.
After her performance of 'Roll Over Beethoven', will, Ricky and George all turned, but Charley chose to join will's team, after even George advised her the singer would be the perfect mentor for her during the series.
George had an abundance of talent to choose from for his team, and ended up adding three contestants in the form of Melissa Cavanagh, Harry Fisher and Chase Morton.
Melissa, from Sunderland or, as she calls it, 'Funderland', showed off her vocal stylings having been singing since the tender age of just three. George was the only judge to turn after she performed 'Blame', so she was automatically in the Culture Club frontman's team.
The same went for Chase, the self described "singing martial artist", who impressed George with his performance of 'If You Want Me To Stay'. He was once again the only judge to turn so Chase was placed on Team George.
Paloma seemed more careful about who she pressed her buzzer for on Saturday's show, but it was Megan Reece's audition that really caught her attention and she was quickly added to her team.
Meanwhile, Ricky won a battle with fellow judges George and will over 38-year-old soul singer Janine Dyer to add her to his team.
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'Coronation Street' star Bill Roache has revealed his last words to Anne Kirkbride before she lost her battle with cancer.
The friend and co-star of the soap actress - who was 60 when she passed away on January 19 last year - has opened up about the final moments he spent with his on-screen wife before she died.
Bill, 83, shared: "I talked to Annie, I held her hand and said goodbye. She looked really peaceful and really, really beautiful. I said, 'Goodbye Annie, you know you're going to a beautiful place'.
"I was always talking to her about angels. Everyone has a guardian angel and she had two, of course, being Annie.
And the star - who plays Ken Barlow in the soap - was relieved he got to see Anne before she passed away.
He added: "I said, 'Go on, you'll be in a lovely place now, everything will be much happier, lots and lots of love'. There was a little movement in Annie's hand, she was unconscious but whether she took things in on a different level, I don't know. I would have been mortified if I'd missed her."
Anne joined 'Coronation Street' as Deirdre Barlow in 1972 and played the lovable character for 42 years.
Bill recalled it was a shock when the cast were told she would not be returning, after she took a three-month-break to deal with her heath issues.
He said: "We all assumed she was coming back so getting that phone call days before she died was a big shock. It was a blessing, knowing what it was, that she went so quickly."
Ken and Deirdre were married in 1981 and the ceremony was watched by 24 million viewers.
While Ken and Deirdre's reconciliation after Deirdre's infidelity, was broadcast on Manchester United's Old Trafford scoreboard, to a roar from fans.
Bill also admitted filming scenes for Deirdre's funeral and attending Anne's own funeral were equally hard for him.
He told the Daily Mirror: "The only time when I lost the difference between Ken and Deirdre and Anne and Bill was when we filmed her funeral and then I went to her actual funeral. I felt the same at both."
The star was honoured with a funeral for her character described as the "biggest" 'Coronation Street' has ever seen.
Bill Roache reveals last words to Coronation Street’s Anne Kirkbride
'Coronation Street' star Bill Roache has revealed his last words to Anne Kirkbride before she lost her battle with cancer.
The friend and co-star of the soap actress - who was 60 when she passed away on January 19 last year - has opened up about the final moments he spent with his on-screen wife before she died.
Bill, 83, shared: "I talked to Annie, I held her hand and said goodbye. She looked really peaceful and really, really beautiful. I said, 'Goodbye Annie, you know you're going to a beautiful place'.
"I was always talking to her about angels. Everyone has a guardian angel and she had two, of course, being Annie.
And the star - who plays Ken Barlow in the soap - was relieved he got to see Anne before she passed away.
He added: "I said, 'Go on, you'll be in a lovely place now, everything will be much happier, lots and lots of love'. There was a little movement in Annie's hand, she was unconscious but whether she took things in on a different level, I don't know. I would have been mortified if I'd missed her."
Anne joined 'Coronation Street' as Deirdre Barlow in 1972 and played the lovable character for 42 years.
Bill recalled it was a shock when the cast were told she would not be returning, after she took a three-month-break to deal with her heath issues.
He said: "We all assumed she was coming back so getting that phone call days before she died was a big shock. It was a blessing, knowing what it was, that she went so quickly."
Ken and Deirdre were married in 1981 and the ceremony was watched by 24 million viewers.
While Ken and Deirdre's reconciliation after Deirdre's infidelity, was broadcast on Manchester United's Old Trafford scoreboard, to a roar from fans.
Bill also admitted filming scenes for Deirdre's funeral and attending Anne's own funeral were equally hard for him.
He told the Daily Mirror: "The only time when I lost the difference between Ken and Deirdre and Anne and Bill was when we filmed her funeral and then I went to her actual funeral. I felt the same at both."
The star was honoured with a funeral for her character described as the "biggest" 'Coronation Street' has ever seen.
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'EastEnders'' Peggy Mitchell returned to Walford in last night's episode to reveal "the cancer is back, I'm dying."
Dame Barbara Windsor - who has played Peggy Mitchell on and off in the BBC One soap for two decades - told bosses she wanted her character to be killed off because she is leaving the show permanently.
And in dramatic scenes, Peggy is seen breaking the news to her son Phil Mitchell - played by Steve McFadden - who is visibly drunk, and says: "The cancer's back. I'm dying."
The former Queen Vic landlord - who had breast cancer in a storyline in 1996 - then locks herself in the bathroom and is inconsolable.
Giving her reasons for quitting the soap, the 78-year-old actress said it wasn't for a lack of "love" for 'EastEnders'.
She said: "Everyone knows I love 'EastEnders' and that will never change."
And added: "Peggy is a character close to my heart but I made the decision a while ago that I need to say goodbye to Peggy once and for all as otherwise she will always be there, urging me to go back and that is something I need to shut the door on.
"After thinking long and hard about it, I realised that it is time for me and the audience to say our final farewells to the lady who I have loved for many years and I thought that whilst the guvnor, who I adore, is still in charge I want him to be the one to oversee it."
But the veteran star confessed she has been "secretly plotting" her exit for months.
She told the Daily Mirror: "I am grateful that Dominic has accepted my decision and together, since late last summer, we have been secretly plotting Peggy's last scenes."
Peggy’s shock exit: Star retuns to EastEnders to reveal terminal cancer
'EastEnders'' Peggy Mitchell returned to Walford in last night's episode to reveal "the cancer is back, I'm dying."
Dame Barbara Windsor - who has played Peggy Mitchell on and off in the BBC One soap for two decades - told bosses she wanted her character to be killed off because she is leaving the show permanently.
And in dramatic scenes, Peggy is seen breaking the news to her son Phil Mitchell - played by Steve McFadden - who is visibly drunk, and says: "The cancer's back. I'm dying."
The former Queen Vic landlord - who had breast cancer in a storyline in 1996 - then locks herself in the bathroom and is inconsolable.
Giving her reasons for quitting the soap, the 78-year-old actress said it wasn't for a lack of "love" for 'EastEnders'.
She said: "Everyone knows I love 'EastEnders' and that will never change."
And added: "Peggy is a character close to my heart but I made the decision a while ago that I need to say goodbye to Peggy once and for all as otherwise she will always be there, urging me to go back and that is something I need to shut the door on.
"After thinking long and hard about it, I realised that it is time for me and the audience to say our final farewells to the lady who I have loved for many years and I thought that whilst the guvnor, who I adore, is still in charge I want him to be the one to oversee it."
But the veteran star confessed she has been "secretly plotting" her exit for months.
She told the Daily Mirror: "I am grateful that Dominic has accepted my decision and together, since late last summer, we have been secretly plotting Peggy's last scenes."
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Alan Fletcher won't leave 'Neighbours' until he's axed.
The 58-year-old actor has played womaniser Dr Karl Kennedy in the Australian soap for 21 years, but he has admitted he has no plans to hang up his stethoscope and won't consider retirement until he's dropped from the show.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I have no plans to retire as long as I am having a great time and for as long as 'Neighbours' wants me to be there.
"It's one of those things, you should only do a job that you can put 100 per cent into it and I feel that way about 'Neighbours' and love it as much as when I first started."
Meanwhile, his cheeky alter-ego may be known for his love of skirt but Alan has teased things are set to take a different direction for his naughty character this year.
He explained: "The most enjoyable thing about playing Karl is it gives you a point of difference about who you really are.
"He has been very well-behaved lately but in 2016 you will see more of the Karl who falls foul to being manipulated by women. He has a tendency to be manipulated again."
'Neighbours' airs on Channel 5, weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm.
For the first time ever, the nation's favourite Australian soap is broadcast on the same day as their Australian counterpart.
Alan Fletcher won’t leave Neighbours
Alan Fletcher won't leave 'Neighbours' until he's axed.
The 58-year-old actor has played womaniser Dr Karl Kennedy in the Australian soap for 21 years, but he has admitted he has no plans to hang up his stethoscope and won't consider retirement until he's dropped from the show.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I have no plans to retire as long as I am having a great time and for as long as 'Neighbours' wants me to be there.
"It's one of those things, you should only do a job that you can put 100 per cent into it and I feel that way about 'Neighbours' and love it as much as when I first started."
Meanwhile, his cheeky alter-ego may be known for his love of skirt but Alan has teased things are set to take a different direction for his naughty character this year.
He explained: "The most enjoyable thing about playing Karl is it gives you a point of difference about who you really are.
"He has been very well-behaved lately but in 2016 you will see more of the Karl who falls foul to being manipulated by women. He has a tendency to be manipulated again."
'Neighbours' airs on Channel 5, weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm.
For the first time ever, the nation's favourite Australian soap is broadcast on the same day as their Australian counterpart.
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Lorraine Kelly is planning to release another workout DVD.
The 56-year-old presenter is currently holding the title for the best-selling fitness DVD thanks to 'Living to the Max' and, although she's still relishing in its success, she's keen to join forces with her dance teacher Maxine Jones, who she trains with at her local church, for another fat-busting release.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I would think we'd make another DVD, I would like to. It's really just down to the women who bought the DVD and whether they'd like to see another one. And Maxine certainly has endless material. One of the most difficult things was actually choosing what to use because she changes it up all the time."
And, since dropping two stone in weight with the help of her shimmy-shaking dance moves, Lorraine now feels confident showing off her arms and impressive waist in tighter frocks.
She explained: "I've got a much, much, flatter stomach. I mean, I'm 56 and I've had a baby so it's never going to be completely flat. Most women have a bit of a tummy but that's fine. But before, I'd put a really nice dress on and then I'd always put a cardigan on to cover up my arms. Now it's fine."
However, it's not just her physique that's changed over the last two years, as her confidence has also excelled.
She said: "I think as you get older, you're not so hard on yourself. You feel confident in your own skin."
'Living to the Max' is available to buy now.
Lorraine Kelly to release another fitness DVD
Lorraine Kelly is planning to release another workout DVD.
The 56-year-old presenter is currently holding the title for the best-selling fitness DVD thanks to 'Living to the Max' and, although she's still relishing in its success, she's keen to join forces with her dance teacher Maxine Jones, who she trains with at her local church, for another fat-busting release.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I would think we'd make another DVD, I would like to. It's really just down to the women who bought the DVD and whether they'd like to see another one. And Maxine certainly has endless material. One of the most difficult things was actually choosing what to use because she changes it up all the time."
And, since dropping two stone in weight with the help of her shimmy-shaking dance moves, Lorraine now feels confident showing off her arms and impressive waist in tighter frocks.
She explained: "I've got a much, much, flatter stomach. I mean, I'm 56 and I've had a baby so it's never going to be completely flat. Most women have a bit of a tummy but that's fine. But before, I'd put a really nice dress on and then I'd always put a cardigan on to cover up my arms. Now it's fine."
However, it's not just her physique that's changed over the last two years, as her confidence has also excelled.
She said: "I think as you get older, you're not so hard on yourself. You feel confident in your own skin."
'Living to the Max' is available to buy now.
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'Coronation Street's Paula Lane is pregnant.
The 29-year-old actress - who plays Kylie Platt in the ITV soap - will welcome her second child with husband Tom Shaw in the summer.
Announcing the news on Twitter, Paula wrote: ""News just in... The new addition to the Shaw clan will be arriving summer time and @SirTomShaw and I are thrilled! #doubletrouble (sic)."
The couple already have one child together, son Arthur who was born on December 31 2014.
Paula and Tom tied the knot in May 2014.
Meanwhile, Paula recently admitted it can be "hard" juggling work with raising her baby but she feels lucky that the little boy is so content as it makes things easier.
She said: "It's been very hard but I've got a great support network at home and at work.
"I've not had sleepless nights either, I've been very lucky. He's a very good baby and very content. It's a whole new ball game but I love the chaos."
The actress hates it when work means she doesn't get home before Arthur goes to bed so she tries to make the most of the time they do get together.
She said: "I don't do any work until he goes to bed. Sometimes I miss him when he's gone to bed and I'm not even home from work yet.
"It's hard when you don't see your baby's eyes open for three days in a row. But mummy time is mummy time and as soon as he's in bed I can concentrate more - and there's no little hands trying to grab my script."
Coronation Street’s Paula Lane pregnant
'Coronation Street's Paula Lane is pregnant.
The 29-year-old actress - who plays Kylie Platt in the ITV soap - will welcome her second child with husband Tom Shaw in the summer.
Announcing the news on Twitter, Paula wrote: ""News just in... The new addition to the Shaw clan will be arriving summer time and @SirTomShaw and I are thrilled! #doubletrouble (sic)."
The couple already have one child together, son Arthur who was born on December 31 2014.
Paula and Tom tied the knot in May 2014.
Meanwhile, Paula recently admitted it can be "hard" juggling work with raising her baby but she feels lucky that the little boy is so content as it makes things easier.
She said: "It's been very hard but I've got a great support network at home and at work.
"I've not had sleepless nights either, I've been very lucky. He's a very good baby and very content. It's a whole new ball game but I love the chaos."
The actress hates it when work means she doesn't get home before Arthur goes to bed so she tries to make the most of the time they do get together.
She said: "I don't do any work until he goes to bed. Sometimes I miss him when he's gone to bed and I'm not even home from work yet.
"It's hard when you don't see your baby's eyes open for three days in a row. But mummy time is mummy time and as soon as he's in bed I can concentrate more - and there's no little hands trying to grab my script."
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Abbey Clancy feels guilty leaving her children for work.
The 'Britain's Next Top Model' judge is struggling to balance her career with caring for her daughters Sophia, four, and eight-month-old Liberty, whom she has with her husband Peter Crouch, and has admitted tearing herself away from her little ones is starting to send her "mad."
She explained: "Working-mother guilt is an ongoing problem; I beat myself up about it.
"We're up in the night with the baby, knackered and snapping at each other. I'm borderline going mad. You feel guilty going to work, leaving them (at home) ill."
The 30-year-old model is currently sitting on the panel for the revamped show having come runner-up on 'Next Top Model' in 2006, and she is having no trouble being tough with this year's competitors because she wants them to do well.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Abbey explained: "I thought I'd be softer with them, but I ended up being tougher because it's such a massive opportunity and it's helped my career.
"It's where I started 10 years ago and I've been in their position and their shoes. I just wanted them to listen and pay attention and do the best and enjoy it, and forget all the drama and trust us and trust our expertise and get on with it."
Abbey Clancy hates leaving kids for job
Abbey Clancy feels guilty leaving her children for work.
The 'Britain's Next Top Model' judge is struggling to balance her career with caring for her daughters Sophia, four, and eight-month-old Liberty, whom she has with her husband Peter Crouch, and has admitted tearing herself away from her little ones is starting to send her "mad."
She explained: "Working-mother guilt is an ongoing problem; I beat myself up about it.
"We're up in the night with the baby, knackered and snapping at each other. I'm borderline going mad. You feel guilty going to work, leaving them (at home) ill."
The 30-year-old model is currently sitting on the panel for the revamped show having come runner-up on 'Next Top Model' in 2006, and she is having no trouble being tough with this year's competitors because she wants them to do well.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Abbey explained: "I thought I'd be softer with them, but I ended up being tougher because it's such a massive opportunity and it's helped my career.
"It's where I started 10 years ago and I've been in their position and their shoes. I just wanted them to listen and pay attention and do the best and enjoy it, and forget all the drama and trust us and trust our expertise and get on with it."
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Lorraine Kelly has knocked Davina McCall off the top spot and taken the crown for the Best Selling Fitness DVD.
The 56-year-old presenter is "thrilled" to be named Britain's fitness queen after her workout release 'Living to the Max' outsold the brunette beauty's '5 Week Fit' in the mid-week charts and is on track to still hold the number one title this weekend.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "It's fantastic. I'm really, really, thrilled. I'm absolutely delighted because we did the DVD in response because we'd got asked to do it. What we decided to do was to make it different from every other one and make it just like a class. So women feel like they are part of the class. It's really good fun."
However, despite taking the top-spot with her fat-busting and booty-shake routines, Lorraine doesn't believe she's in competition with anyone else as she thinks she's fantastic that celebrities are encouraging women to move more.
She explained: "My DVD is a bit different but there's room for all kinds of DVDs. I think it's great, I think anybody doing anything to get women, in particular, to enjoy exercise is great. It's absolutely not a competition.
"Don't get me wrong, it's lovely to see that we've got a best-selling DVD but I know that it will fluctuate."
Lorraine Kelly’s fitness DVD knocks Davina McCall off top spot
Lorraine Kelly has knocked Davina McCall off the top spot and taken the crown for the Best Selling Fitness DVD.
The 56-year-old presenter is "thrilled" to be named Britain's fitness queen after her workout release 'Living to the Max' outsold the brunette beauty's '5 Week Fit' in the mid-week charts and is on track to still hold the number one title this weekend.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "It's fantastic. I'm really, really, thrilled. I'm absolutely delighted because we did the DVD in response because we'd got asked to do it. What we decided to do was to make it different from every other one and make it just like a class. So women feel like they are part of the class. It's really good fun."
However, despite taking the top-spot with her fat-busting and booty-shake routines, Lorraine doesn't believe she's in competition with anyone else as she thinks she's fantastic that celebrities are encouraging women to move more.
She explained: "My DVD is a bit different but there's room for all kinds of DVDs. I think it's great, I think anybody doing anything to get women, in particular, to enjoy exercise is great. It's absolutely not a competition.
"Don't get me wrong, it's lovely to see that we've got a best-selling DVD but I know that it will fluctuate."