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Harry Reid wants his 'EastEnders' character to be "honest with his sexuality" in 2016.
The 23-year-old actor plays confused Ben Mitchell in the BBC One soap and he is hoping his alter ego will finally be honest with girlfriend Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) about his secret sex sessions with Albert Square resident Paul Coker (Jonny Labey).
He said: "Expect more feelings to emerge between Ben and Paul.
"I'd like Ben to finally be honest about his sexuality. And I'd love to see how Abi would react - I think she'd hit the roof."
While there looks set to be some serious drama for the Mitchells over the festive period and into the new year, Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown in the soap, has revealed his character's friendship with colleague Ben will still be going strong into the new year.
He said: "Christmas is going to have repercussions for quite a few people in the Square, but I think Ben and Jay will stay solid no matter what."
Lorna added to Inside Soap magazine "There's lots coming up for the Mitchells. It's quite sad stuff, but really great drama - I had a nice time filming it all."
Harry Reid wants honest Ben
Harry Reid wants his 'EastEnders' character to be "honest with his sexuality" in 2016.
The 23-year-old actor plays confused Ben Mitchell in the BBC One soap and he is hoping his alter ego will finally be honest with girlfriend Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) about his secret sex sessions with Albert Square resident Paul Coker (Jonny Labey).
He said: "Expect more feelings to emerge between Ben and Paul.
"I'd like Ben to finally be honest about his sexuality. And I'd love to see how Abi would react - I think she'd hit the roof."
While there looks set to be some serious drama for the Mitchells over the festive period and into the new year, Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown in the soap, has revealed his character's friendship with colleague Ben will still be going strong into the new year.
He said: "Christmas is going to have repercussions for quite a few people in the Square, but I think Ben and Jay will stay solid no matter what."
Lorna added to Inside Soap magazine "There's lots coming up for the Mitchells. It's quite sad stuff, but really great drama - I had a nice time filming it all."
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'Coronation Street' star Kate Ford wishes she got a longer Christmas holiday.
The 38-year-old actress says her perfect festive period would involve having some additional time off from shooting scenes as her soap superbitch character Tracy Barlow.
She said: "Money doesn't buy the sort of happiness you get at this time of year.
"It's about spending time with family and friends, so for me it would be lovely to have an extra week off work."
While we are used to seeing evil Tracy getting up to no good, Kate insists her alter-ego wants a peaceful Christmas this year following the death of her on-screen mum Deirdre Barlow, who was played by the late Anne Kirkbride who tragically passed away in January aged 60.
She explained: "I think she's actually got to the stage where she just wants a bit of peace.
"Since her mum Deirdre passed away, all Tracy wants is a settled life with her daughter and to have a lovely family Christmas."
Kate has seven-year-old son Otis with her ex-husband, TV producer Jon Connerty, and the youngster's biggest festive wish was for it to be a white Christmas.
She said before the festive season: "He'd actually really like some snow.
"He's already asking me if we're going to get any."
Kate Ford wants a break
'Coronation Street' star Kate Ford wishes she got a longer Christmas holiday.
The 38-year-old actress says her perfect festive period would involve having some additional time off from shooting scenes as her soap superbitch character Tracy Barlow.
She said: "Money doesn't buy the sort of happiness you get at this time of year.
"It's about spending time with family and friends, so for me it would be lovely to have an extra week off work."
While we are used to seeing evil Tracy getting up to no good, Kate insists her alter-ego wants a peaceful Christmas this year following the death of her on-screen mum Deirdre Barlow, who was played by the late Anne Kirkbride who tragically passed away in January aged 60.
She explained: "I think she's actually got to the stage where she just wants a bit of peace.
"Since her mum Deirdre passed away, all Tracy wants is a settled life with her daughter and to have a lovely family Christmas."
Kate has seven-year-old son Otis with her ex-husband, TV producer Jon Connerty, and the youngster's biggest festive wish was for it to be a white Christmas.
She said before the festive season: "He'd actually really like some snow.
"He's already asking me if we're going to get any."
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Louisa Johnson has vowed to storm the charts with her own hits - after her cover of Bob Dylan's 'Forever Young' flopped.
The 17-year-old singer had the lowest chart entry debut of any winner in the show's 11-year history, with the track entering the UK charts at number nine, but she's confident her own material will prove to be popular with the public.
She explained: "I have so many ideas so it is a case of trying them out. I am young and I want to portray myself in a fun way."
Louisa admitted she's looking forward to getting in the studio and establishing her own distinctive style.
She told BBC Radio 2: "I think it is a case of me going to the studio and trying things out, and see if they work, and if they don't, they don't ... I will have to keep trying."
Louisa's remarks come shortly after it was reported show boss Simon Cowell, 56, regretted choosing 'Forever Young' as her winners' single.
A source said: "It's an embarrassing result for Syco. Even though Louisa had two fewer days of sales, they expected the single to fare much better.
"On reflection, they feel picking a more up-tempo, anthemic song would have been a better idea.
"But they are fully behind Louisa and insist the poor chart position was down to the song, not the performer."
Louisa Johnson vows to bounce back after single flop
Louisa Johnson has vowed to storm the charts with her own hits - after her cover of Bob Dylan's 'Forever Young' flopped.
The 17-year-old singer had the lowest chart entry debut of any winner in the show's 11-year history, with the track entering the UK charts at number nine, but she's confident her own material will prove to be popular with the public.
She explained: "I have so many ideas so it is a case of trying them out. I am young and I want to portray myself in a fun way."
Louisa admitted she's looking forward to getting in the studio and establishing her own distinctive style.
She told BBC Radio 2: "I think it is a case of me going to the studio and trying things out, and see if they work, and if they don't, they don't ... I will have to keep trying."
Louisa's remarks come shortly after it was reported show boss Simon Cowell, 56, regretted choosing 'Forever Young' as her winners' single.
A source said: "It's an embarrassing result for Syco. Even though Louisa had two fewer days of sales, they expected the single to fare much better.
"On reflection, they feel picking a more up-tempo, anthemic song would have been a better idea.
"But they are fully behind Louisa and insist the poor chart position was down to the song, not the performer."
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Jamie Oliver fancies women who eat heartily.
The 40-year-old chef - who stars alongside his pal Jimmy Doherty in the new Channel 4 show 'Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast' - has admitted he's attracted to women who don't mind getting food smeared on their face.
Jamie said: "Fearne Cotton's delicious and she's a hearty bird. She's gorgeous and glamorous, my missus loves her.
"She likes a laugh and she's bright. She was a proper giggle. I love girls who get bread and dip it in stuff and they don't mind a dribble coming down."
Goldie Hawn and Anna Friel also star in the series - and both women impressed the celebrity chef.
He told The Sun newspaper: "Anna Friel did this film where she was beaten up with cuts all over. I like gnarly girls that don't mind getting amongst it.
"And Goldie was everything I wanted and more. We've had three great rustic girls this year. They ticked all the boxes."
Jamie also revealed the identity of his dream guests.
He admitted: "Beyonce and Jay Z are massive foodies, so I need to pass on a message!
"Adele would be dreamy. She's always been a secret crush of mine. She's amazing."
Jamie Oliver: I love women who eat heartily
Jamie Oliver fancies women who eat heartily.
The 40-year-old chef - who stars alongside his pal Jimmy Doherty in the new Channel 4 show 'Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast' - has admitted he's attracted to women who don't mind getting food smeared on their face.
Jamie said: "Fearne Cotton's delicious and she's a hearty bird. She's gorgeous and glamorous, my missus loves her.
"She likes a laugh and she's bright. She was a proper giggle. I love girls who get bread and dip it in stuff and they don't mind a dribble coming down."
Goldie Hawn and Anna Friel also star in the series - and both women impressed the celebrity chef.
He told The Sun newspaper: "Anna Friel did this film where she was beaten up with cuts all over. I like gnarly girls that don't mind getting amongst it.
"And Goldie was everything I wanted and more. We've had three great rustic girls this year. They ticked all the boxes."
Jamie also revealed the identity of his dream guests.
He admitted: "Beyonce and Jay Z are massive foodies, so I need to pass on a message!
"Adele would be dreamy. She's always been a secret crush of mine. She's amazing."
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Jess Wright feels "more powerful" since she turned 30.
The 'Only Way is Essex' star reached the milestone in September and has seen a dramatic change in her self-esteem since her birthday because she now feels more stable and secure within her career and personal life.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I guess since I turned 30 I have a feeling of much more security within myself. Just more confident, more happy and more powerful I guess.
"People always used to say when they hit 30 that's how they felt and I always used to think, 'Whatever, that's rubbish.' But that really is the case."
Meanwhile, the brunette beauty, who found fame on the ITVBe show five years ago, is determined to carve a career for herself in the acting industry but isn't ready to leave the glitz and glamour of Essex behind just yet.
She said previously: "I'd love to act one day. My dream would be to star in a prime-time drama -- along with a stint on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
"I loved the start of this season's 'TOWIE' when we were in Marbella but since then, it hasn't been my favourite. But I don't have any plans to leave just yet. As with all jobs you have ups and downs, but I think things will be OK now."
Jess Wright feels better at 30
Jess Wright feels "more powerful" since she turned 30.
The 'Only Way is Essex' star reached the milestone in September and has seen a dramatic change in her self-esteem since her birthday because she now feels more stable and secure within her career and personal life.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I guess since I turned 30 I have a feeling of much more security within myself. Just more confident, more happy and more powerful I guess.
"People always used to say when they hit 30 that's how they felt and I always used to think, 'Whatever, that's rubbish.' But that really is the case."
Meanwhile, the brunette beauty, who found fame on the ITVBe show five years ago, is determined to carve a career for herself in the acting industry but isn't ready to leave the glitz and glamour of Essex behind just yet.
She said previously: "I'd love to act one day. My dream would be to star in a prime-time drama -- along with a stint on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
"I loved the start of this season's 'TOWIE' when we were in Marbella but since then, it hasn't been my favourite. But I don't have any plans to leave just yet. As with all jobs you have ups and downs, but I think things will be OK now."
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Danny Dyer has quit Twitter.
The 'EastEnders' star, who portrays loveable pub landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap, has decided to take a break from the social networking site for a while in order to focus on his children Danni, 18, Sunnie, eight, and Arty, two.
Revealing to his adoring fans that he's decided to "swerve" the interactive site for a bit, he wrote: "Gonna swerve Twitter for a bit. Gonna be wrapped around my beautiful kids. Because the thing is...." alongside a photo of a hamster wearing a pair of heart shaped glasses and the caption, "Can't see the haters when I've got my love glasses on."
The 38-year-old actor's decision to turn his back on Twitter for the time being came after he was embroiled in a spat with viewers who criticised his acting ability in the 'EastEnders' festive special on Boxing Day (26.12.15).
Despite the negative comments swirling on social networking sites, the popular soap had viewers gripped to their seats as they discovered the bubbly Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubb - played by Ricky Norwood - was crushed to death in a car in a vindictive plan, which went wrong, by Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) to wipe out Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood) following their on-going family feud.
And the misery in Walford didn't stop there as Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) was an emotional wreck after her son Denny Rickman (Bleu Landau) was involved in a car crash.
Her husband Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) was also delivered the devastating news that he has liver failure following his on-again off-again battle with the bottle.
Meanwhile, although fans were devastated to see Fatboy killed off, viewers were left stunned when Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) made a shock return to Albert Square.
Danny Dyer quits Twitter
Danny Dyer has quit Twitter.
The 'EastEnders' star, who portrays loveable pub landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap, has decided to take a break from the social networking site for a while in order to focus on his children Danni, 18, Sunnie, eight, and Arty, two.
Revealing to his adoring fans that he's decided to "swerve" the interactive site for a bit, he wrote: "Gonna swerve Twitter for a bit. Gonna be wrapped around my beautiful kids. Because the thing is...." alongside a photo of a hamster wearing a pair of heart shaped glasses and the caption, "Can't see the haters when I've got my love glasses on."
The 38-year-old actor's decision to turn his back on Twitter for the time being came after he was embroiled in a spat with viewers who criticised his acting ability in the 'EastEnders' festive special on Boxing Day (26.12.15).
Despite the negative comments swirling on social networking sites, the popular soap had viewers gripped to their seats as they discovered the bubbly Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubb - played by Ricky Norwood - was crushed to death in a car in a vindictive plan, which went wrong, by Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) to wipe out Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood) following their on-going family feud.
And the misery in Walford didn't stop there as Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) was an emotional wreck after her son Denny Rickman (Bleu Landau) was involved in a car crash.
Her husband Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) was also delivered the devastating news that he has liver failure following his on-again off-again battle with the bottle.
Meanwhile, although fans were devastated to see Fatboy killed off, viewers were left stunned when Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) made a shock return to Albert Square.
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James 'Arg' Argent has signed up to 'The Jump.'
The 'Only Way is Essex' star is keen to follow in the footsteps of his former co-star Joey Essex, who won the last series, by taking part in the Channel 4 show next month.
Taking to his Twitter account last night (28.12.15), the reality TV star, 28, confirmed he's signed a contract: "I'm sure it's going to be tough but great entertainment for you guys!"
Asked by a fan if he thinks he can go on to win like Joey, he replied: "Stranger things have happened lol! (sic)."
Other names dropped in relation to the forthcoming show include former Westlife singer Brian McFadden and Olympic champion Linford Christie.
Former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding is also keen to prove herself by hitting the Austrian slopes following her acting flop in 'Coronation Street' earlier this year.
The show, which is in its third series, will see the celebrities try their hand at various winter sports - including skeleton, bobsleigh, speed skating and giant slalom - as they battle it out week-in week-out to be crowned the 2016 champion.
Meanwhile, Channel 4 has recently confirmed the programme will return to screens across the nation with a new format that will see the stars living in a house together.
And bosses are believed to be so impressed with how well the show has taken off over the past three years that they're considering doing a summer version.
It's thought 'The Jump' will air on January 31.
James ‘Arg’ Argent for The Jump?
James 'Arg' Argent has signed up to 'The Jump.'
The 'Only Way is Essex' star is keen to follow in the footsteps of his former co-star Joey Essex, who won the last series, by taking part in the Channel 4 show next month.
Taking to his Twitter account last night (28.12.15), the reality TV star, 28, confirmed he's signed a contract: "I'm sure it's going to be tough but great entertainment for you guys!"
Asked by a fan if he thinks he can go on to win like Joey, he replied: "Stranger things have happened lol! (sic)."
Other names dropped in relation to the forthcoming show include former Westlife singer Brian McFadden and Olympic champion Linford Christie.
Former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding is also keen to prove herself by hitting the Austrian slopes following her acting flop in 'Coronation Street' earlier this year.
The show, which is in its third series, will see the celebrities try their hand at various winter sports - including skeleton, bobsleigh, speed skating and giant slalom - as they battle it out week-in week-out to be crowned the 2016 champion.
Meanwhile, Channel 4 has recently confirmed the programme will return to screens across the nation with a new format that will see the stars living in a house together.
And bosses are believed to be so impressed with how well the show has taken off over the past three years that they're considering doing a summer version.
It's thought 'The Jump' will air on January 31.
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Emmerdale's Zak Dingle may consider suicide after he's rejected by his wife Lisa and bit-on-the side Joanie Wright.
Steve Halliwell, who portrays the farmer in the ITV soap, has admitted the future doesn't look good for his alter-ego and his mental health is set to plummet after he was knocked back by his spouse (Jane Cox) and then turned away by his mistress (Denise Black) following a top secret affair.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, Steve, 61, said: "He could well become suicidal. He has lost absolutely everything. How can he carry on? If the family all shut off their love, it will be devastating for him."
As far as Zak is aware, Joanie has fallen out of love with him and wants to put a stop to their relationship but the grandmother was actually bribed by the farmer's son Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) to end the romance otherwise she'd risk losing her adopted grandson Kyle to social services.
Cain, who is the father of Kyle, fumed in last night's (28.12.15) episode: "I will get Kyle taken off you. I'll make it my mission. Dump Zak today and make it convincing."
Out of fear, Joanie then broke Zak's heart by calling off their relationship and he went racing home to his wife Lisa.
Furious with her cheating husband, Lisa told him their 17-year marriage was over and to "never come back" again.
Emmerdale’s Zak Dingle to get suicide storyline?
Emmerdale's Zak Dingle may consider suicide after he's rejected by his wife Lisa and bit-on-the side Joanie Wright.
Steve Halliwell, who portrays the farmer in the ITV soap, has admitted the future doesn't look good for his alter-ego and his mental health is set to plummet after he was knocked back by his spouse (Jane Cox) and then turned away by his mistress (Denise Black) following a top secret affair.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, Steve, 61, said: "He could well become suicidal. He has lost absolutely everything. How can he carry on? If the family all shut off their love, it will be devastating for him."
As far as Zak is aware, Joanie has fallen out of love with him and wants to put a stop to their relationship but the grandmother was actually bribed by the farmer's son Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) to end the romance otherwise she'd risk losing her adopted grandson Kyle to social services.
Cain, who is the father of Kyle, fumed in last night's (28.12.15) episode: "I will get Kyle taken off you. I'll make it my mission. Dump Zak today and make it convincing."
Out of fear, Joanie then broke Zak's heart by calling off their relationship and he went racing home to his wife Lisa.
Furious with her cheating husband, Lisa told him their 17-year marriage was over and to "never come back" again.
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Jenny Powell wants to bring back 'Wheel of Fortune' with Bradley Walsh.
The 47-year-old TV presenter has admitted she would love to do a one-off special of the '90s game-show she fronted with the 54-year-old 'The Chase' host, after hearing that people watching repeats of it on Challenge TV are "enjoying it so much".
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Jenny said: "It's great to see (Bradley) doing so well, and also it's great to see the repeats of 'Wheel of Fortune'. I think there might be a comeback, because Twitter's gone mad with it!
"It's quite comforting to see people enjoying so much, and I don't think either of us have changed that much. Maybe we should just come back for a one-off special, but I'm sure the wheel's broken or something!"
The mother-of-two also revealed how "bonkers" she found it when her six-year-old daughter Pollyanna was sitting with her parents watching reruns of the show, which ran from 1995 to 2000.
She said: "It's bonkers, I think my mum and dad were watching ('Wheel of Fortune'), and Pollyanna saw and was like, 'Mummy, is that you?'... She was quite entertained by it, but then she got suitably bored by it and started playing with her toys.
"It's just bizarre seeing yourself on TV 15 years ago! I was just mesmerised, because I don't normally watch myself on the TV, because once I've done something, that's it, I don't watch it back, but even I was just glued to the screen. I should've done a selfie of me watching me 20 years back for a laugh."
Jenny Powell wants Wheel of Fortune comeback
Jenny Powell wants to bring back 'Wheel of Fortune' with Bradley Walsh.
The 47-year-old TV presenter has admitted she would love to do a one-off special of the '90s game-show she fronted with the 54-year-old 'The Chase' host, after hearing that people watching repeats of it on Challenge TV are "enjoying it so much".
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Jenny said: "It's great to see (Bradley) doing so well, and also it's great to see the repeats of 'Wheel of Fortune'. I think there might be a comeback, because Twitter's gone mad with it!
"It's quite comforting to see people enjoying so much, and I don't think either of us have changed that much. Maybe we should just come back for a one-off special, but I'm sure the wheel's broken or something!"
The mother-of-two also revealed how "bonkers" she found it when her six-year-old daughter Pollyanna was sitting with her parents watching reruns of the show, which ran from 1995 to 2000.
She said: "It's bonkers, I think my mum and dad were watching ('Wheel of Fortune'), and Pollyanna saw and was like, 'Mummy, is that you?'... She was quite entertained by it, but then she got suitably bored by it and started playing with her toys.
"It's just bizarre seeing yourself on TV 15 years ago! I was just mesmerised, because I don't normally watch myself on the TV, because once I've done something, that's it, I don't watch it back, but even I was just glued to the screen. I should've done a selfie of me watching me 20 years back for a laugh."