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Katie Derham has placed fourth on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 45-year-old television presenter and her professional dance partner Anton Du Beke have been voted off the BBC One show during tonight's (19.12.15) showstopping final.
Speaking after her exit, she said: "I'm pleased as punch to be here. I can't tell you - this is not my natural habitat and I can't believe I'm here. I'm in the final; I came down in a sparkly box from 20 feet in the air like a pop star. It was amazing.
"I've learnt to dance and for that I have you [Anton] to thank. I'm just chuffed to bits and this is the right decision. These guys are unbelievably awesome and I'm so looking forward to seeing them dance."
Whilst her partner Anton told her simply: "You are joyous."
Meanwhile, the BBC Proms host appeared to admit she thought Anita Rani should have gone through during last week's show.
She said previously: "We both danced our socks off but she had better socks than me that night. If Anita was here she'd be laughing alongside me. She and I have had the best time. We were in the dance-off and one of us had to go. She said to me, 'Mate, it's a format, it's fine.' That's the way it is. She's got loyal fans. I'm one. They're upset she didn't get through. But that's the show. And there was nothing either of us could do."
Katie's departure leaves Jay McGuiness, Georgia May Foote and Kellie Bright fighting to win the series and the coveted Glitterball trophy.
Katie Derham leaves Strictly Come Dancing
Katie Derham has placed fourth on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 45-year-old television presenter and her professional dance partner Anton Du Beke have been voted off the BBC One show during tonight's (19.12.15) showstopping final.
Speaking after her exit, she said: "I'm pleased as punch to be here. I can't tell you - this is not my natural habitat and I can't believe I'm here. I'm in the final; I came down in a sparkly box from 20 feet in the air like a pop star. It was amazing.
"I've learnt to dance and for that I have you [Anton] to thank. I'm just chuffed to bits and this is the right decision. These guys are unbelievably awesome and I'm so looking forward to seeing them dance."
Whilst her partner Anton told her simply: "You are joyous."
Meanwhile, the BBC Proms host appeared to admit she thought Anita Rani should have gone through during last week's show.
She said previously: "We both danced our socks off but she had better socks than me that night. If Anita was here she'd be laughing alongside me. She and I have had the best time. We were in the dance-off and one of us had to go. She said to me, 'Mate, it's a format, it's fine.' That's the way it is. She's got loyal fans. I'm one. They're upset she didn't get through. But that's the show. And there was nothing either of us could do."
Katie's departure leaves Jay McGuiness, Georgia May Foote and Kellie Bright fighting to win the series and the coveted Glitterball trophy.
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'Strictly Come Dancing' finalist Katie Derham has admitted that Anita Rani was the better dancer in the semi finals.
The BBC Proms host, 45 was placed last on Saturday's (12.12.15) show but impressed the judges in the dance-off and has been given a shot at the Strictly title, over her pal and Countryfile star Anita who was booted out.
Speaking about the Judges decision, Katie shared: "We both danced our socks off but she had better socks than me that night.
"If Anita was here she'd be laughing alongside me. She and I have had the best time. We were in the dance-off and one of us had to go.
"She said to me, 'Mate, it's a format, it's fine.' That's the way it is.
"She's got loyal fans. I'm one. They're upset she didn't get through. But that's the show. And there was nothing either of us could do."
The presenter and Anton Du Bec, 49 were awarded a lowly 24 for their Charleston and a 31 for their second dance.
And despite Kate's lack of confidence that she'll bag the Strictly title, she is determined to keep positive and enjoy the final.
She told The Sun newspaper: "It's a shame people want to pick on any negative connotations.
"But I wouldn't let anything, and neither would she, spoil the time we've had on the show.
"A friend made me a necklace with a glitterball on. She said, 'In case you don't win.' I think she knows I won't."
Katie Derham: Anita Rani was better on Strictly Come Dancing
'Strictly Come Dancing' finalist Katie Derham has admitted that Anita Rani was the better dancer in the semi finals.
The BBC Proms host, 45 was placed last on Saturday's (12.12.15) show but impressed the judges in the dance-off and has been given a shot at the Strictly title, over her pal and Countryfile star Anita who was booted out.
Speaking about the Judges decision, Katie shared: "We both danced our socks off but she had better socks than me that night.
"If Anita was here she'd be laughing alongside me. She and I have had the best time. We were in the dance-off and one of us had to go.
"She said to me, 'Mate, it's a format, it's fine.' That's the way it is.
"She's got loyal fans. I'm one. They're upset she didn't get through. But that's the show. And there was nothing either of us could do."
The presenter and Anton Du Bec, 49 were awarded a lowly 24 for their Charleston and a 31 for their second dance.
And despite Kate's lack of confidence that she'll bag the Strictly title, she is determined to keep positive and enjoy the final.
She told The Sun newspaper: "It's a shame people want to pick on any negative connotations.
"But I wouldn't let anything, and neither would she, spoil the time we've had on the show.
"A friend made me a necklace with a glitterball on. She said, 'In case you don't win.' I think she knows I won't."
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Sir Bruce Forsyth life-saving operation "scared" his wife "to death".
Lady Forsyth-Johnson has opened up about her husband's terrifying illness and the five-hour surgery the 87-year-old star went through, to repair two life-threatening aneurysms.
She said: "This has scared me to death, particularly waiting in that hospital when he was having his operation. That felt like an eternity"
The surgery took place on November 12 at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, London, but the father of six - who has five daughters from two previous marriages and a 29-year-old son with Wilnelia - was admitted into intensive care straight away.
She told the Daily Mail: "Bruce hadn't wanted the children to come to the hospital because he didn't want them sitting there worrying about him, but there they were. We hugged each other and they stayed there with me through all that time -- the operation took five hours.
"Then suddenly the doors opened and it was the two doctors to let us know everything had gone OK, but they'd taken him to intensive care.
"We cried so much. It's such an emotional thing when you care so much for someone."
Bruce is home from the hospital and while it will take him at least two months to completely recover, his 58-year-old wife says it feels like "an early Christmas present" seeing him on the mend.
She added: "It's amazing. I think we've gone around the corner now... Seeing my husband getting better is like having an early Christmas present."
Sir Bruce Forsyth’s terrifying operation
Sir Bruce Forsyth life-saving operation "scared" his wife "to death".
Lady Forsyth-Johnson has opened up about her husband's terrifying illness and the five-hour surgery the 87-year-old star went through, to repair two life-threatening aneurysms.
She said: "This has scared me to death, particularly waiting in that hospital when he was having his operation. That felt like an eternity"
The surgery took place on November 12 at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, London, but the father of six - who has five daughters from two previous marriages and a 29-year-old son with Wilnelia - was admitted into intensive care straight away.
She told the Daily Mail: "Bruce hadn't wanted the children to come to the hospital because he didn't want them sitting there worrying about him, but there they were. We hugged each other and they stayed there with me through all that time -- the operation took five hours.
"Then suddenly the doors opened and it was the two doctors to let us know everything had gone OK, but they'd taken him to intensive care.
"We cried so much. It's such an emotional thing when you care so much for someone."
Bruce is home from the hospital and while it will take him at least two months to completely recover, his 58-year-old wife says it feels like "an early Christmas present" seeing him on the mend.
She added: "It's amazing. I think we've gone around the corner now... Seeing my husband getting better is like having an early Christmas present."
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Sam Faiers would "never" go back to 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 24-year-old reality star has changed a lot since leaving the show which made her famous and even though she still enjoys watching the programme - which her sister Billie appears in - she has no desire to be in front of the camera again.
She said: "I never miss an episode. I love the show and I watch it as Billie and my friends are still in it, but I'd never go back as a character. I've come so far from there now."
While she doesn't want to be on the show, Sam will be on camera next month as she is planning to film the home birth of her and partner Paul Knightley's baby.
She said: "I'm going to rig my lounge with cameras to capture it all. I don't want to rely on my mum or Billie to get all the good shots so I'll be well prepared."
Despite being just weeks away from giving birth, Sam and Paul still haven't settled on a name for their little one.
She told OK! magazine: "We're stuck on girls' names a bit but with boys Paul is very traditional so if we have a boy he would like his name to be Paul.
"We've thrown around some other traditional English names, but even if we did know for sure, we're not going to share with anyone just yet."
Sam Faiers rules out The Only Way Is Essex return
Sam Faiers would "never" go back to 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 24-year-old reality star has changed a lot since leaving the show which made her famous and even though she still enjoys watching the programme - which her sister Billie appears in - she has no desire to be in front of the camera again.
She said: "I never miss an episode. I love the show and I watch it as Billie and my friends are still in it, but I'd never go back as a character. I've come so far from there now."
While she doesn't want to be on the show, Sam will be on camera next month as she is planning to film the home birth of her and partner Paul Knightley's baby.
She said: "I'm going to rig my lounge with cameras to capture it all. I don't want to rely on my mum or Billie to get all the good shots so I'll be well prepared."
Despite being just weeks away from giving birth, Sam and Paul still haven't settled on a name for their little one.
She told OK! magazine: "We're stuck on girls' names a bit but with boys Paul is very traditional so if we have a boy he would like his name to be Paul.
"We've thrown around some other traditional English names, but even if we did know for sure, we're not going to share with anyone just yet."
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'The Apprentice' star Richard Woods has predicted that plumber Joseph Valente will win Lord Sugar's £250,000 investment.
Despite wanting Oxford university student Vana Koutsomitis to win the BBC One show, the Digital Marketing Manager - who was the bookies favourite before he got booted out on Wednesday's semi-final (16.12.15) - revealed he would put his money on the Peterborough plumbing boss to secure the prize.
Richard exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I want Vana to win. I think she's a great person, but I've got a feeling, and if I was to put my logical investor head on - the simple idea of building and growing a plumbing business with a guy who has been doing it already for a few years, and had been as successful and driven as Joseph - all those things add up to a nice, easy-to-understand, simple investment for Lord Sugar, that will just tie into his portfolio."
American candidate Vana has proposed a dating app that allows users to play games against each other and the market was described as "booming" by Claude Littner.
But Richard - who has four businesses of his own and has published a book about the plan he put forward in 'The Apprentice', titled 'Trail Blazer' - thinks that big profit margins in the building industry could persuade Lord Sugar.
He said: "He (Lord Sugar) hasn't done anything in this industry before you know. I had a marketing business, he invested in one last year, and the dating game is complicated and can burn through money easily."
The final of 'The Apprentice' airs at 9 pm on Sunday December 20 on BBC One.
Richard Woods backs Joseph Valente to win The Apprentice
'The Apprentice' star Richard Woods has predicted that plumber Joseph Valente will win Lord Sugar's £250,000 investment.
Despite wanting Oxford university student Vana Koutsomitis to win the BBC One show, the Digital Marketing Manager - who was the bookies favourite before he got booted out on Wednesday's semi-final (16.12.15) - revealed he would put his money on the Peterborough plumbing boss to secure the prize.
Richard exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I want Vana to win. I think she's a great person, but I've got a feeling, and if I was to put my logical investor head on - the simple idea of building and growing a plumbing business with a guy who has been doing it already for a few years, and had been as successful and driven as Joseph - all those things add up to a nice, easy-to-understand, simple investment for Lord Sugar, that will just tie into his portfolio."
American candidate Vana has proposed a dating app that allows users to play games against each other and the market was described as "booming" by Claude Littner.
But Richard - who has four businesses of his own and has published a book about the plan he put forward in 'The Apprentice', titled 'Trail Blazer' - thinks that big profit margins in the building industry could persuade Lord Sugar.
He said: "He (Lord Sugar) hasn't done anything in this industry before you know. I had a marketing business, he invested in one last year, and the dating game is complicated and can burn through money easily."
The final of 'The Apprentice' airs at 9 pm on Sunday December 20 on BBC One.
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John Partridge will star in the upcoming season of 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The former 'EastEnders' actor - who played Jane Beale's brother Christian Clarke - is the latest addition to the line-up of the reality TV show, which kicks off a new series on Channel 5 on January 5.
A source told the Daily Star: "John is outspoken and will speak as he finds. He will certainly shake things up."
John is the latest star to be added to the line-up, which is also believed to include fellow former 'EastEnders' star Danniella Westbrook and David Bowie's ex-wife Angie.
Other celebrities who are rumoured to be appearing on the show, include Kim Kardashian West's best friend Jonathan Cheban.
The star has appeared in numerous episodes of 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' alongside his famous BFF and show bosses are hoping that he will be an exciting addition to the line-up.
A source previously said: "Jonathan has a unique insight into the world's most famous couple. He'll also make great TV as he's not afraid to shy away from a row and he's pretty outspoken."
And it has been claimed that Jonathan - who was reportedly offered a six-figure sum - has been given Kim's blessing to appear on the programme.
'Made in Chelsea' hunk Spencer Matthews, former 'Hollyoaks' actress Stephanie Davis and 'Geordie Shore' star Scott 'Scotty T' Timlin have all also been tipped to take part.
John Partridge for Celebrity Big Brother
John Partridge will star in the upcoming season of 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The former 'EastEnders' actor - who played Jane Beale's brother Christian Clarke - is the latest addition to the line-up of the reality TV show, which kicks off a new series on Channel 5 on January 5.
A source told the Daily Star: "John is outspoken and will speak as he finds. He will certainly shake things up."
John is the latest star to be added to the line-up, which is also believed to include fellow former 'EastEnders' star Danniella Westbrook and David Bowie's ex-wife Angie.
Other celebrities who are rumoured to be appearing on the show, include Kim Kardashian West's best friend Jonathan Cheban.
The star has appeared in numerous episodes of 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' alongside his famous BFF and show bosses are hoping that he will be an exciting addition to the line-up.
A source previously said: "Jonathan has a unique insight into the world's most famous couple. He'll also make great TV as he's not afraid to shy away from a row and he's pretty outspoken."
And it has been claimed that Jonathan - who was reportedly offered a six-figure sum - has been given Kim's blessing to appear on the programme.
'Made in Chelsea' hunk Spencer Matthews, former 'Hollyoaks' actress Stephanie Davis and 'Geordie Shore' star Scott 'Scotty T' Timlin have all also been tipped to take part.
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Simon Cowell hasn't offered Reggie N Bollie a record deal.
Although the music mogul usually snaps up a number of contestants from 'X Factor' - including last year's runner-up Fleur East and One Direction, who placed third in 2010 - he has not yet approached the duo about a deal.
Reggie told Digital Spy: "Simon, right after the show, walked up to us and said, 'Great job - well done. You guys have been amazing. We're glad you came on this show and we know the future is going to be bright for you'.
"He didn't say anything about a record deal, but we know our management are talking to different labels. At the moment there are really interesting conversations going on."
However, they do have the full backing of their mentor Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, who has vowed to guide them as they aim for stardom.
He added: "Cheryl sent us a message telling us that she's there for us.
"She wants to be part of our musical journey, and not just for 'The X Factor'. So anytime we need her, she wants to be full-on helping us.
"We'd definitely like to work with Cheryl. Fuse ODG is also ready to work with us, and Craig David said he's ready to work with us too."
Reggie N Bollie: ‘Simon Cowell hasn’t offered us a record deal yet’
Simon Cowell hasn't offered Reggie N Bollie a record deal.
Although the music mogul usually snaps up a number of contestants from 'X Factor' - including last year's runner-up Fleur East and One Direction, who placed third in 2010 - he has not yet approached the duo about a deal.
Reggie told Digital Spy: "Simon, right after the show, walked up to us and said, 'Great job - well done. You guys have been amazing. We're glad you came on this show and we know the future is going to be bright for you'.
"He didn't say anything about a record deal, but we know our management are talking to different labels. At the moment there are really interesting conversations going on."
However, they do have the full backing of their mentor Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, who has vowed to guide them as they aim for stardom.
He added: "Cheryl sent us a message telling us that she's there for us.
"She wants to be part of our musical journey, and not just for 'The X Factor'. So anytime we need her, she wants to be full-on helping us.
"We'd definitely like to work with Cheryl. Fuse ODG is also ready to work with us, and Craig David said he's ready to work with us too."
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Max Beesley is glad to be getting cast in "serious" dramas.
The 'Hotel Babylon' star has been shaking up Claire Danes' security team in the latest season of American hit drama 'Homeland', and back in the UK he's appearing in British drama 'Ordinary Lies', but revealed there was a time that he couldn't get cast in serious roles.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "There was a point when I was doing 'Hotel Babylon' when I couldn't get cast in a serious part. It's so weird, but then you do serious parts and they go, 'Ooh, I don't know if they'd be right for a comic role'. So you have to be able to do it all. But it's OK, because I'm quite crazy so I can pull it off!"
Meanwhile the 44-year-old actor - who stars in Audible's crime drama 'Passenger 23' which is available to download now from Audible.co.uk - lives in Los Angeles and has written tracks and appeared in another popular US series, 'Empire'.
And he has been flying back and forth to the UK and says he enjoys "both worlds."
He continued: "It is like the best of both worlds... I was back in Chicago and it was great, I know Terrence (Howard who plays Lucious Lyon). He and I have co-written and co-produced two songs on that series. And then also a hip-hop tune. It's as exciting and interesting as being in Warrington shooting 'Ordinary Lives', it's just the same dynamic."
Max Beesley gets ‘serious’
Max Beesley is glad to be getting cast in "serious" dramas.
The 'Hotel Babylon' star has been shaking up Claire Danes' security team in the latest season of American hit drama 'Homeland', and back in the UK he's appearing in British drama 'Ordinary Lies', but revealed there was a time that he couldn't get cast in serious roles.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "There was a point when I was doing 'Hotel Babylon' when I couldn't get cast in a serious part. It's so weird, but then you do serious parts and they go, 'Ooh, I don't know if they'd be right for a comic role'. So you have to be able to do it all. But it's OK, because I'm quite crazy so I can pull it off!"
Meanwhile the 44-year-old actor - who stars in Audible's crime drama 'Passenger 23' which is available to download now from Audible.co.uk - lives in Los Angeles and has written tracks and appeared in another popular US series, 'Empire'.
And he has been flying back and forth to the UK and says he enjoys "both worlds."
He continued: "It is like the best of both worlds... I was back in Chicago and it was great, I know Terrence (Howard who plays Lucious Lyon). He and I have co-written and co-produced two songs on that series. And then also a hip-hop tune. It's as exciting and interesting as being in Warrington shooting 'Ordinary Lives', it's just the same dynamic."
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Lydia Bright wants her boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent to get back into shape.
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star has battled with his weight for some time and lost four stone earlier this year but Lydia admitted he is not looking after his physique at the moment.
When asked what Arg's fitness regime is like, she said: "He's just all or nothing. Always has been, always will be. If he decides he wants to exercise he'll do boxing every day for one month, eat really healthily and lose two stone. If he doesn't, he'll eat a curry every single night and sit on the sofa. He's very impulsive.
"He's the latter one at the moment. He's in panto now so I'm hoping the dancing will get him fit again."
While Arg struggles with his weight, Lydia revealed she does not have the same problem.
She said: "Naturally I've got a slim physique, even if I ate and ate and ate I'd never be big but I try to go to the gym three times a week and do a mixture of things. I love Zumba because it is good cardio fitness, I love Pilates because that's quite toning. They're two of my favourite workouts. But I mix it up, sometimes I do Body Attack, Body Pump and circuits."
Lydia and her mother Debbie Douglas are ambassadors for the official Zumba DVD, out now and available on digital download.
Lydia Bright wants Arg to get fit
Lydia Bright wants her boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent to get back into shape.
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star has battled with his weight for some time and lost four stone earlier this year but Lydia admitted he is not looking after his physique at the moment.
When asked what Arg's fitness regime is like, she said: "He's just all or nothing. Always has been, always will be. If he decides he wants to exercise he'll do boxing every day for one month, eat really healthily and lose two stone. If he doesn't, he'll eat a curry every single night and sit on the sofa. He's very impulsive.
"He's the latter one at the moment. He's in panto now so I'm hoping the dancing will get him fit again."
While Arg struggles with his weight, Lydia revealed she does not have the same problem.
She said: "Naturally I've got a slim physique, even if I ate and ate and ate I'd never be big but I try to go to the gym three times a week and do a mixture of things. I love Zumba because it is good cardio fitness, I love Pilates because that's quite toning. They're two of my favourite workouts. But I mix it up, sometimes I do Body Attack, Body Pump and circuits."
Lydia and her mother Debbie Douglas are ambassadors for the official Zumba DVD, out now and available on digital download.
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