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Mark Wright will "never get over" his grandmother's passing.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star was present last week when 80-year-old Pat Brooker, known on the ITVBe show as Nanny Pat, was laid to rest and admits the family is still coming to terms with their loss.
He told the Sun Online: "You know, life moves on. We're still very upset, I always will be. I'll never get over what's happened. But she'll always be remembered and I love her very much.
"It meant a lot to me that everybody was there and my nan was a very loved lady. She was very nice to everybody she ever met, so the fact there was such a big turn out just proved the special person she is."
Meanwhile, the 28-year-old television personality - who is married to former 'Coronation Street' beauty Michelle Keegan - previously admitted he was heartbroken at the news.
He wrote on Twitter: "My heart is broken but so overwhelmed by your support. To know good ole Nanny was loved by so many is the best feeling in the world Thankyou (sic)."
Whilst sister Jess, 30, added: "Heart broken does not even come close to how my family & I are feeling. Thank you so much for your support my Nan was so loved an angel (sic)."
Mark Wright will ‘never get over’ Nanny Pat’s death
Mark Wright will "never get over" his grandmother's passing.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star was present last week when 80-year-old Pat Brooker, known on the ITVBe show as Nanny Pat, was laid to rest and admits the family is still coming to terms with their loss.
He told the Sun Online: "You know, life moves on. We're still very upset, I always will be. I'll never get over what's happened. But she'll always be remembered and I love her very much.
"It meant a lot to me that everybody was there and my nan was a very loved lady. She was very nice to everybody she ever met, so the fact there was such a big turn out just proved the special person she is."
Meanwhile, the 28-year-old television personality - who is married to former 'Coronation Street' beauty Michelle Keegan - previously admitted he was heartbroken at the news.
He wrote on Twitter: "My heart is broken but so overwhelmed by your support. To know good ole Nanny was loved by so many is the best feeling in the world Thankyou (sic)."
Whilst sister Jess, 30, added: "Heart broken does not even come close to how my family & I are feeling. Thank you so much for your support my Nan was so loved an angel (sic)."
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Jonathan Cheban wants his own reality TV show in the UK.
The 41-year-old PR guru shot to fame after starring as Kim Kardashian West's best friend on 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' but it seems he's now ready to drop the famous family and carve out a career of his own across the pond.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I love it here in London. I hope to be doing some other stuff here.
"I would do another show; I'm going to start talking to them about developing something for me over here."
But no doubt Jonathan's reality TV series will be a lot different from 'Celebrity Big Brother', in which he finished in 15th place, as he bowed out after just seven days with stress.
He explained: "I'm back to normal now after a couple of days outside. I had lots of good meals, lots of sleep and a good shower. I went to Nobu and I ate a lot of sushi.
"People were eating beans and stuff [in the house] and I don't eat that kind of stuff, so that was kind of weird but people would cook stuff up out of nothing but I don't know how to cook so I was just staying quiet and taking my food.
"I was like lurking around the kitchen pretending to help and clean but actually I'm not good at that."
But it wasn't just the food the founder of TheDishh.com was struggling with as he was also crippled with anxiety.
He added: "I literally did it day-by-day. I thought I was going to walk out on the first day. I got into the house and I thought, OK I can deal with this and then I was surprised because it was fun, fun, fun, normal, normal, normal and then all of a sudden I started getting anxious and I didn't know what to do with myself.
"Then I went outside and when I got outside, I still felt very anxious and claustrophobic and that was frightening. That's when I realised, 'Oh my God, I've got to get out of here.' "
Jonathan Cheban wants own reality TV show
Jonathan Cheban wants his own reality TV show in the UK.
The 41-year-old PR guru shot to fame after starring as Kim Kardashian West's best friend on 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' but it seems he's now ready to drop the famous family and carve out a career of his own across the pond.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I love it here in London. I hope to be doing some other stuff here.
"I would do another show; I'm going to start talking to them about developing something for me over here."
But no doubt Jonathan's reality TV series will be a lot different from 'Celebrity Big Brother', in which he finished in 15th place, as he bowed out after just seven days with stress.
He explained: "I'm back to normal now after a couple of days outside. I had lots of good meals, lots of sleep and a good shower. I went to Nobu and I ate a lot of sushi.
"People were eating beans and stuff [in the house] and I don't eat that kind of stuff, so that was kind of weird but people would cook stuff up out of nothing but I don't know how to cook so I was just staying quiet and taking my food.
"I was like lurking around the kitchen pretending to help and clean but actually I'm not good at that."
But it wasn't just the food the founder of TheDishh.com was struggling with as he was also crippled with anxiety.
He added: "I literally did it day-by-day. I thought I was going to walk out on the first day. I got into the house and I thought, OK I can deal with this and then I was surprised because it was fun, fun, fun, normal, normal, normal and then all of a sudden I started getting anxious and I didn't know what to do with myself.
"Then I went outside and when I got outside, I still felt very anxious and claustrophobic and that was frightening. That's when I realised, 'Oh my God, I've got to get out of here.' "
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Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer would love to take 'House of Fools' to another TV network.
The comedy duo were disappointed when the BBC axed their sitcom after just two series and would jump at the chance to take it to a new home.
Asked if they would revive the show for another channel, they both agreed they would and Bob added: "We miss 'House of Fools' a lot.
"We always enjoyed doing that; it felt a bit like a different and fresh show for British TV, so we always feel attached to those sort of things.
"The same as when 'Shooting Stars' first came out, we felt a little bit like 'Where did that come from?', and 'Big Night Out'.
"We felt that there was an element of that with 'House Of Fools', that it was a nice new take on a sitcom.
'It was such a talented cast, it all came together. The show had a real, live organic feel, it was great fun to do; very creative but it didn't seem like hard work."
But Bob, 56, admitted he wasn't surprised when the show was axed, suggesting the network prefers to work with "younger" comics.
Speaking at a press conference for their '25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Moments' tour, he said: "We've always been a slightly specialist interest, and as you get older, for specialist interest programmes I think broadcasters are probably looking for younger talent, really, And it wasn't watched by millions and millions, so the writing was on the wall.
"It was good to get two series out. I think it might stand the test of time because in the end it might be something that is looked back on very fondly that show."
'25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Moments' tour kicks off in Leeds on January 30.
Vic and Bob would welcome House of Fools offers
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer would love to take 'House of Fools' to another TV network.
The comedy duo were disappointed when the BBC axed their sitcom after just two series and would jump at the chance to take it to a new home.
Asked if they would revive the show for another channel, they both agreed they would and Bob added: "We miss 'House of Fools' a lot.
"We always enjoyed doing that; it felt a bit like a different and fresh show for British TV, so we always feel attached to those sort of things.
"The same as when 'Shooting Stars' first came out, we felt a little bit like 'Where did that come from?', and 'Big Night Out'.
"We felt that there was an element of that with 'House Of Fools', that it was a nice new take on a sitcom.
'It was such a talented cast, it all came together. The show had a real, live organic feel, it was great fun to do; very creative but it didn't seem like hard work."
But Bob, 56, admitted he wasn't surprised when the show was axed, suggesting the network prefers to work with "younger" comics.
Speaking at a press conference for their '25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Moments' tour, he said: "We've always been a slightly specialist interest, and as you get older, for specialist interest programmes I think broadcasters are probably looking for younger talent, really, And it wasn't watched by millions and millions, so the writing was on the wall.
"It was good to get two series out. I think it might stand the test of time because in the end it might be something that is looked back on very fondly that show."
'25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Moments' tour kicks off in Leeds on January 30.
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White Dee is set to return to the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
The 'Benefits Street' star, won over the public in the summer of 2014 when she tricked her American housemates into thinking she was the non-existent Duchess of Solihull, is set to shake things up for this series' contestants as it's believed she's going to make an explosive return to the house.
Reports the larger-than-life reality TV star - whose real name is Deirdre Kelly - is set to make her mark in the infamous abode comes just days after Kim Kardashian West's best friend Jonathan Cheban, 41, walked out due to stress.
A source told the Birmingham Mail: "There's that many housemates walking out, anything could happen!"
And White Dee's former housemate Ricci Guarnaccio, who appeared alongside her in 2014, added fuel to the fire yesterday (12.01.16) when he appeared to confirm the news.
Taking to his Twitter account, he wrote: "Wooohoooooo go on @therealdeekelly buzzing for ya! Smash it (sic)."
It's thought the mother-of-two will make her return to screens across the nation on January 20 and, although her appearance is only scheduled for one day at the moment, it's quite possible she could stick around the house until the end.
White Dee to return to Celebrity Big Brother
White Dee is set to return to the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
The 'Benefits Street' star, won over the public in the summer of 2014 when she tricked her American housemates into thinking she was the non-existent Duchess of Solihull, is set to shake things up for this series' contestants as it's believed she's going to make an explosive return to the house.
Reports the larger-than-life reality TV star - whose real name is Deirdre Kelly - is set to make her mark in the infamous abode comes just days after Kim Kardashian West's best friend Jonathan Cheban, 41, walked out due to stress.
A source told the Birmingham Mail: "There's that many housemates walking out, anything could happen!"
And White Dee's former housemate Ricci Guarnaccio, who appeared alongside her in 2014, added fuel to the fire yesterday (12.01.16) when he appeared to confirm the news.
Taking to his Twitter account, he wrote: "Wooohoooooo go on @therealdeekelly buzzing for ya! Smash it (sic)."
It's thought the mother-of-two will make her return to screens across the nation on January 20 and, although her appearance is only scheduled for one day at the moment, it's quite possible she could stick around the house until the end.
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James 'Arg' Argent has reportedly dropped three stone after signing up to the new diet show 'Sugar Free Farm'.
The 'Only Way is Essex' star, who has battled with his weight most of his life, may have finally beaten the bulge once and for all after he took part in a new weightloss programme.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "ITV think they're on to a winner with this one. Diets, especially sugar, are a hot topic right now and people enjoy watching slightly portly celebrities being put through their paces.
"The fact they have all lost a good amount of weight will be good for viewing figures too."
The sweet-tasting show will see comic Rory Bremner, former 'Loose Women' panellist Jane McDonald and ex-'Coronation Street' actress Tupele Dorgu attempt to shed the extra pounds by ditching the naughty calorific treats in favour of working up a sweat as they muck out on a farm.
The programme, which was shot last year, will hit screens later this month and will see all the celebrities lose weight - between one and three stone - as they turn away from nasty processed meals and munch on good, natural grub.
Meanwhile, it seems James' recent weightloss may have something to do with the fact he's signed up to take part in the forthcoming series of the winter sports show, 'The Jump.'
The 28-year-old reality TV star confirmed he'd signed a contract late last year when he wrote on Twitter: "I'm sure it's going to be tough but great entertainment for you guys!"
James ‘Arg’ Argent drops 3st on new diet show
James 'Arg' Argent has reportedly dropped three stone after signing up to the new diet show 'Sugar Free Farm'.
The 'Only Way is Essex' star, who has battled with his weight most of his life, may have finally beaten the bulge once and for all after he took part in a new weightloss programme.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "ITV think they're on to a winner with this one. Diets, especially sugar, are a hot topic right now and people enjoy watching slightly portly celebrities being put through their paces.
"The fact they have all lost a good amount of weight will be good for viewing figures too."
The sweet-tasting show will see comic Rory Bremner, former 'Loose Women' panellist Jane McDonald and ex-'Coronation Street' actress Tupele Dorgu attempt to shed the extra pounds by ditching the naughty calorific treats in favour of working up a sweat as they muck out on a farm.
The programme, which was shot last year, will hit screens later this month and will see all the celebrities lose weight - between one and three stone - as they turn away from nasty processed meals and munch on good, natural grub.
Meanwhile, it seems James' recent weightloss may have something to do with the fact he's signed up to take part in the forthcoming series of the winter sports show, 'The Jump.'
The 28-year-old reality TV star confirmed he'd signed a contract late last year when he wrote on Twitter: "I'm sure it's going to be tough but great entertainment for you guys!"
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Angie Bowie, Gemma Collins, Jeremy McConnell, Nancy Dell'olio and Stephanie Davis will face eviction from the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house on Friday (15.01.16).
The fivesome may have only been in the house just over a week, but their time in the infamous abode looks set to end sooner than they anticipated as at least one of them will be given the boot during the live show later this week.
The shortlist comes after the housemates were asked to reveal who they want to leave during a brutal face-to-face nomination session on Tuesday evening (12.01.16).
However, one person who had no trouble nominating his fellow housemates was former 'EastEnders' star John Partridge as he bravely put forward Angie Bowie and reformed 'bad boy' actor Darren Day to face to the chop.
The handsome soap star explained he'd decided Angie needed to go as the "house wasn't the correct environment for her" following the sudden death of her ex-husband David Bowie on Sunday (10.01.16).
He also claimed stress was getting to Darren, who didn't receive enough votes to face eviction, as he'd started smoking again after giving up the habit 18 months ago.
The person to be given the boot will be the third celebrity to leave the house after shamed politician Winston McKenzie was voted out last week and Kim Kardashian West's best friend Jonathan Cheban decided to walk due to stress.
Meanwhile, the face-to-face nominations have clearly added a divide in the house as Gemma, Stephanie and Jeremy all seemed downtrodden after the brutal task.
Five stars to face CBB eviction
Angie Bowie, Gemma Collins, Jeremy McConnell, Nancy Dell'olio and Stephanie Davis will face eviction from the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house on Friday (15.01.16).
The fivesome may have only been in the house just over a week, but their time in the infamous abode looks set to end sooner than they anticipated as at least one of them will be given the boot during the live show later this week.
The shortlist comes after the housemates were asked to reveal who they want to leave during a brutal face-to-face nomination session on Tuesday evening (12.01.16).
However, one person who had no trouble nominating his fellow housemates was former 'EastEnders' star John Partridge as he bravely put forward Angie Bowie and reformed 'bad boy' actor Darren Day to face to the chop.
The handsome soap star explained he'd decided Angie needed to go as the "house wasn't the correct environment for her" following the sudden death of her ex-husband David Bowie on Sunday (10.01.16).
He also claimed stress was getting to Darren, who didn't receive enough votes to face eviction, as he'd started smoking again after giving up the habit 18 months ago.
The person to be given the boot will be the third celebrity to leave the house after shamed politician Winston McKenzie was voted out last week and Kim Kardashian West's best friend Jonathan Cheban decided to walk due to stress.
Meanwhile, the face-to-face nominations have clearly added a divide in the house as Gemma, Stephanie and Jeremy all seemed downtrodden after the brutal task.
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'Celebrity Big Brother's former psychologist thinks Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell "genuinely" fancy each other.
The axed 'Hollyoaks' actress, 22, has sparked controversy by getting up close and personal with the handsome Irish model, despite having a boyfriend, during her time in the house.
But Geoff Beattie, who has studied contestant behaviour on the show for 11 years until he left the position last year, believes the pair are actually starting to fall for one another.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I analyse many fake relationships in 'Big Brother' where people bond for all kinds of strategic reasons because you've got someone who will support you emotionally during your time there and of course people have got into these situations because they think it will make viewers keep them in ... but Stephanie and Jeremy obviously enjoy each other's company but if you look at the signals, all the signals are exactly what you'd expect between two people who are very attracted to one another. When it comes to flirting between them, I'd say it's been genuine. In Jeremy's case there's nothing to lose but from Stephanie's point of view she has potentially a lot to lose and I don't just mean in terms of the boyfriend."
However, the 63-year-old psychologist doesn't think their romance would have blossomed as far if they weren't cooped up inside the house on the reality TV show.
And that news will most likely go down well with Stephanie's boyfriend Sam Reece after he hinted he'd dumped her following her recent flirty antics on screen.
Meanwhile, Geoff is currently working with Barclays Blue Rewards, encouraging Brits to get over their fears of deals, and take advantage of the great offers available to them.
Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell ‘genuinely’ fancy each other
'Celebrity Big Brother's former psychologist thinks Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell "genuinely" fancy each other.
The axed 'Hollyoaks' actress, 22, has sparked controversy by getting up close and personal with the handsome Irish model, despite having a boyfriend, during her time in the house.
But Geoff Beattie, who has studied contestant behaviour on the show for 11 years until he left the position last year, believes the pair are actually starting to fall for one another.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I analyse many fake relationships in 'Big Brother' where people bond for all kinds of strategic reasons because you've got someone who will support you emotionally during your time there and of course people have got into these situations because they think it will make viewers keep them in ... but Stephanie and Jeremy obviously enjoy each other's company but if you look at the signals, all the signals are exactly what you'd expect between two people who are very attracted to one another. When it comes to flirting between them, I'd say it's been genuine. In Jeremy's case there's nothing to lose but from Stephanie's point of view she has potentially a lot to lose and I don't just mean in terms of the boyfriend."
However, the 63-year-old psychologist doesn't think their romance would have blossomed as far if they weren't cooped up inside the house on the reality TV show.
And that news will most likely go down well with Stephanie's boyfriend Sam Reece after he hinted he'd dumped her following her recent flirty antics on screen.
Meanwhile, Geoff is currently working with Barclays Blue Rewards, encouraging Brits to get over their fears of deals, and take advantage of the great offers available to them.
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Bob Mortimer secretly married just half an hour before undergoing heart surgery.
The 56-year-old comic discovered he needed to go under the knife last October and arranged to wed long-term partner Lisa Matthews - with whom he has sons Harry, 18, and Tom, 17 - on the day of his operation after being warned he was "incredibly ill".
He recalled: "I found out I needed heart surgery on the Thursday, so I made a will on the Friday.
"Found out I couldn't get married to Lisa because you have to give 21 days notice.
"But my consultant said I was incredibly ill, so the registrar in London - I don't live in London - gave me permission to get married on the Monday.
"I got married at half 9 on the Monday then went into hospital for the operation at 10."
The ceremony was very intimate, with just Bob, Lisa and their sons in attendance.
Asked if his comedy partner Vic Reeves was his best man, he said: "No, there was just me, the wife and our two kids in the registry office, that's it."
And though he and Vic are preparing to embark on their '25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Moments' tour, Bob - who had been with Lisa for 22 years before they tied the knot - is also looking forward to celebrating his marriage.
Speaking at a press conference for the tour at London's Soho Hotel, he said: "I haven't had my honeymoon yet, I might go to Barbados."
'25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Moments' tour kicks off in Leeds on January 30.
Bob Mortimer secretly wed
Bob Mortimer secretly married just half an hour before undergoing heart surgery.
The 56-year-old comic discovered he needed to go under the knife last October and arranged to wed long-term partner Lisa Matthews - with whom he has sons Harry, 18, and Tom, 17 - on the day of his operation after being warned he was "incredibly ill".
He recalled: "I found out I needed heart surgery on the Thursday, so I made a will on the Friday.
"Found out I couldn't get married to Lisa because you have to give 21 days notice.
"But my consultant said I was incredibly ill, so the registrar in London - I don't live in London - gave me permission to get married on the Monday.
"I got married at half 9 on the Monday then went into hospital for the operation at 10."
The ceremony was very intimate, with just Bob, Lisa and their sons in attendance.
Asked if his comedy partner Vic Reeves was his best man, he said: "No, there was just me, the wife and our two kids in the registry office, that's it."
And though he and Vic are preparing to embark on their '25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Moments' tour, Bob - who had been with Lisa for 22 years before they tied the knot - is also looking forward to celebrating his marriage.
Speaking at a press conference for the tour at London's Soho Hotel, he said: "I haven't had my honeymoon yet, I might go to Barbados."
'25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer: The Poignant Moments' tour kicks off in Leeds on January 30.
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Louisa Lytton is set to compete in 'The Jump.'
The former 'EastEnders' star, 26 - who was known for playing Ruby Allen in the BBC One soap until 2006 - is the latest name tipped to hit the Austrian slopes as she tries her hand at various winter sports - including skeleton, bobsleigh and speed skating - for the forthcoming Channel 4 show, according to the Daily Star newspaper.
Louisa - who has also starred in 'The Bill' - should be at an advantage because this isn't the first time she's taken part in a reality TV show as she also competed and made the semi finals on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2006.
However, if the gorgeous actress thinks she has any chance of succeeding this time around, she'll have to fight off stiff competition from the likes of Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington and gymnast Beth Tweddle.
And one thing that may stand in her way is her lack of fitness as she recently admitted she rarely work outs.
She said: 'I don't get much time to exercise."
Meanwhile, other names dropped in relation to the forthcoming winter show, which is in its third series, include former Westlife singer Brian McFadden and Olympic champion Linford Christie.
'The Only Way is Essex's James 'Arg' Argent has confirmed he's been offered a huge deal to slip on some skis, while Sarah Harding is keen to do better than her stint on gymnastics-based 'Tumble' last year.
'The Jump', which will be hosted again by Davina McCall, will return to screens across the nation later this month.
Louisa Lytton joins The Jump
Louisa Lytton is set to compete in 'The Jump.'
The former 'EastEnders' star, 26 - who was known for playing Ruby Allen in the BBC One soap until 2006 - is the latest name tipped to hit the Austrian slopes as she tries her hand at various winter sports - including skeleton, bobsleigh and speed skating - for the forthcoming Channel 4 show, according to the Daily Star newspaper.
Louisa - who has also starred in 'The Bill' - should be at an advantage because this isn't the first time she's taken part in a reality TV show as she also competed and made the semi finals on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2006.
However, if the gorgeous actress thinks she has any chance of succeeding this time around, she'll have to fight off stiff competition from the likes of Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington and gymnast Beth Tweddle.
And one thing that may stand in her way is her lack of fitness as she recently admitted she rarely work outs.
She said: 'I don't get much time to exercise."
Meanwhile, other names dropped in relation to the forthcoming winter show, which is in its third series, include former Westlife singer Brian McFadden and Olympic champion Linford Christie.
'The Only Way is Essex's James 'Arg' Argent has confirmed he's been offered a huge deal to slip on some skis, while Sarah Harding is keen to do better than her stint on gymnastics-based 'Tumble' last year.
'The Jump', which will be hosted again by Davina McCall, will return to screens across the nation later this month.
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