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Ferne McCann tipped for radio role


Ferne McCann is being lined up to replace Lisa Snowdon on Capital FM.
The 43-year-old model recently announced her departure from the breakfast show she co-hosts with Dave Berry and 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Ferne, 25, is one of the favourites to step into her shoes.
However, she faces competition from 'Made In Chelsea' star Lucy Watson, 25, and model Lilah Parsons, 27.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Lisa's job is one of the hottest vacancies around.
"It's not just a daily radio gig to a million listeners - it means playing host to some of the hottest gigs of the year, the Jingle Bell Ball and Summertime Ball.
"It also means interviewing A List celebrities on a daily basis. It's a brilliant role, that all three are desperate to get."
Ferne won over the public with her recent stint in the jungle on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!', making her a "hot favourite" for the presenting role.
The insider added: "Ferne's stint in the jungle has made her a hot favourite for it. She's got the gift for the gab - she proved in the jungle she has great chat.
"She's also young and loves a party so will have plenty of on air gossip - though the 4am starts could hinder that."
All three have met with host Dave, who has been presenting the show since 2012.

Mary Berry’s US show facing the chop?


Mary Berry's US show is reportedly facing the chop.
The 80-year-old TV star launched 'The Great Holiday Baking Show' on ABC in America last month but it has already lost 700,000 viewers and is now believed to be in jeopardy.
A source told The Sun: "This show is sinking in front of our eyes, and that is not what ABC expected to happen. To lose one in six viewers in one week is a disaster.
"Had the audience stuck at the four million mark, that wouldn't have been so terrible. But the figures have just kept falling.
"You can't say ABC really committed, with only four episodes made. Given these results, they aren't likely to go for a summer series. It's a shame, as everything Mary touches in the UK turns to gold."
In 2013, Mary's co-star Paul Hollywood appeared in 'The American Baking Competition'.
However, that also failed to impress viewers and was axed after seven episodes.
A source said at the time: "It's over. It's been cancelled. We've all been waiting for CBS to tell us if they were going to pick us up for a second series and this week the call came in saying it's not being renewed and we should take alternative employment offers.
"Critics hated it and the ratings were abysmal. None of us are particularly surprised, to be honest."

Peter Capaldi rules out The Thick Of It return


Peter Capaldi won't return to 'The Thick Of It'.
The 57-year-old 'Doctor Who' star played foul-mouthed spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker on the BBC political satire until it was cancelled in 2012 and creator Armando Iannucci says Peter has ruled out a comeback because he doesn't want to be defined by the character.
Armando told The Sun: "I do get emails saying, 'Any chance?' But Peter won't be swayed. Before he became the Doctor, we decided we were going to bring it to an end.
"That was the right decision, I think particularly for him. I know he wanted to move on and do something else and didn't want to be defined as just Malcolm Tucker."
And Armondo hinted that Peter may not want to revive the profanity-loving Tucker now that he is the star of family-friendly show 'Doctor Who'.
He added: "I am interested to see how many kids have looked up Peter on YouTube and watched hours of intense swearing - that amuses me."
Meanwhile, the 'Doctor Who' Christmas special, 'The Husbands Of River Song', will see Peter's Doctor reunite with River Song following the departure of his companion Clara.

Michelle Collins for Mission Survive


Michelle Collins has signed up for 'Bear Grylls: Mission Survive'.
The 53-year-old actress is one of eight celebrities who will take part in the second series of the reality TV show, in which Bear takes them on a 12-day survival mission in Costa Rica, according to the Daily Star.
Earlier this year it was revealed that 'Mission Survive' had been renewed for a second season, after the success of the first, which saw DJ and model Vogue Williams beat Olympic athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and ex-England rugby player Mike Tindall to be crowned Bear's Mission Survivor.
Speaking about the show, Bear said: "I'm so proud of 'Mission Survive' and all it stands for: endeavour, comradeship and overcoming fears. For me it is about understanding that sometimes we have to go through genuine adversity to come out the other side better, stronger and more empowered. It is such a privilege to get to do it once more and here begins the journey to find the next ultimate survivor!"
Despite being crowned champion, Vogue admitted the process was tough, especially when she had to drink her own urine, something she hasn't been able to live down since returning home to Ireland.
She said: "Everyone thinks I'm disgusting, even I think I'm disgusting but it was just one of those things that you had to do, it was part of being a survival person so that's why I did it.
"I was begging Bear. Every time I saw him I was like, 'Please don't make us drink our wee, it's just too obvious, don't make us do it'. But no, we were always going to drink the wee so I did try and get out of it."

Lauren Murray recalls dramatic Adele meeting


Adele was so impressed by 'X Factor' star Lauren Murray she chased her down a corridor in her dressing gown.
The 27-year-old superstar was desperate to meet the 25-year-old singer at the show's final last week, and Lauren has recalled the circumstances surrounding their encounter.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I was walking down the corridor, I'm really loud, everyone hears me before they see me, and someone came out screaming 'Lauren Murray, Lauren Murray.'
"I turned around and it was Adele chasing me in her dressing gown.
"I couldn't believe it. She told me she was team Lauren and wished me luck."
Meanwhile, Lauren - who will appear on 'The X Factor Live Tour 2016' - has also admitted she would hesitate before appearing on the show again, knowing what she does about it.
She said: "If you knew everything that goes on behind doors than maybe you wouldn't do it, but then at the same time it's your dream and you would do anything to get to your dream.
"So I probably would do it again."
The remarks come shortly after Lauren pledged never to do a TV show again following her dramatic exit from 'The X Factor'.

Jamie Oliver ‘in denial’ about reaching 40


Jamie Oliver was "in denial" about turning 40.
The celebrity chef - who reached the milestone in May this year - admits he "struggled" reaching four decades so much that he couldn't face having a party until six months after his birthday.
He said: "Now I'm just an embarrassing dad. I don't think that I went into my 40s in a great way. I was in a little bit of denial, I didn't like it too much, I struggled with the party, I did it six months later."
The father of four also revealed he is looking forward to spending Christmas with his family and despite currently lobbying for a 'sugar tax' in the UK, Jamie insists he's letting his children have a few sweets over the festive season.
Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, he said: "Absolutely, of course, under lock and key. We're pretty normal honestly.
"Food is obviously a big deal at home, we've always been around it, we get amongst it, I cook everything at home so it's the time of year when you've got friends and family and kids. It's one big dinner party."
The full interview airs on 'The Jonathan Ross Show' on ITV tomorrow evening (19.12.15) at 9.45pm.

Amanda Holden’s ‘fake’ Christmas


Amanda Holden is holding a "fake Christmas" with her family.
The 'Britain's Got Talent' presenter and her husband Chris Hughes are set to spend Christmas Day (25.12.15) with their good friends but so their family don't feel left out, they've organised a second celebration.
She shared: "For the first time ever we're having Christmas with friends. I'm doing a fake Christmas next weekend with my Gran, Mum, Dad, Aunties and Uncles at my Grandmothers, we'll exchange presents but not open anything.
"And then we are spending Christmas Day with my husband's best friend and their two children. We'll all have Christmas Day together and then on Boxing Day I have some of my mum friends from school coming over and my good friend Angela Griffin and her family so there will be about 16 of us for lunch!"
The 44-year-old television personality has teamed up with TK Maxx in support of its Love Your Neighbour campaign and believes it is important to make and retain close friendships with those who live nearby.
She added: "I teamed up with TK Maxx to try and get that sense of security back a bit and metaphorically speaking join forces so you know you can call on them if you're in need, without the worry of having to break the ice first. Christmas is the perfect time to remedy the shyness too, as it's a great excuse to use a Christmas card to get to know them, or introduce yourself at least."

Richard Blackwood tips EastEnders for NTAs success


Richard Blackwood thinks 'EastEnders' should "hoover up every award" at the National Television Awards 2016.
The 43-year-old actor - who plays bad boy Vincent Hubbard in the BBC soap - very boldly tipped the show to triumph over its competitors and says he feels "privileged" to be a part of it.
Speaking at London's Soho Hotel for BBC's 'EastEnders' Christmas Launch, Danny told TV presenter Gabby Roslin: "NTAs 'EastEnders' should get a hoover and hoover up every award.
"And I am not just saying that because I am in the show. There's one thing that Dom [producer] will tell you about me, I am very privileged to be in the show however long I am supposed to be there I am privileged for that."
Richard - who is the step-brother of supermodel Naomi Campbell - owes his success to talented writers and those who work behind the scenes and said viewers are going to be "blown away" by the forthcoming episodes over the festive period.
He said:"Even when I auditioned, I said, 'whomever gets this role, it's going to take them to a different level'.
"I think sometimes when you're a punter and you watch the show, you don't realise how great the writers are.
"Sometimes even when you're in a scene, you're too caught up in the moment. Then when you see it actually play out, you go, 'oh my God, these writers are on a different level'.
"To be part of this alongside legends and the brilliant people behind the scenes is very surreal. You're going to be blown away."

Danny Dyer: ‘Juggling EastEnders and Strictly has made Kellie ratty’


Danny Dyer says juggling 'EastEnders' and 'Strictly Come Dancing' has made Kellie Bright "ratty".
The 'EastEnders' actress will compete in the BBC dance show's final this weekend and has also been busy filming festive wedding scenes with Danny - who plays her on-screen partner Mick Carter - and he admitted it has been tough for her.
Speaking at London's Soho Hotel for BBC's 'EastEnders' Christmas Launch, Danny told TV presenter Gabby Roslin: "To juggle the two, I don't know how the girl's done it to be honest with you - to commit to the two of them. She's made it to the final and she's got there on merit.
"She's been a bit ratty on a few days, I don't blame her because I would be ratty! But she's in the final and she's a beautiful human being, Kellie Bright. I'm part of a double act. Without her, Mick don't work. I'm just rooting for her.
"She had to rehearse that day [when filming wedding scenes], she was rehearsing in the garden."
And Danny joked that he could be making an appearance on 'Strictly' if anything happens to Kellie's dance partner Kevin Clifton.
He quipped: "Kevin Clifton's had to pull out, so I'll have to be her partner! So I don't fancy her chances. No, I'm so proud of her. We're all so proud of her. There's been past 'EastEnders' actors who have done it."

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