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Phil Mitchell's estranged daughter is set to return to 'EastEnders'.
Louise Mitchell - whose mother is Lisa Fowler - made her last appearance in the square in 2010 and is set to make an explosive comeback next year as her father continues his battle with alcohol.
Previously her grandmother Peggy Mitchell returned Louise to the care of her mother because she feared Phil wasn't able to look after her.
Newcomer Tilly Keeper has taken over the role and said: "I am so thrilled to be joining the cast of 'EastEnders', especially to be joining the Mitchell clan!
"It's a dream come true and I can't wait to get stuck into the role and see what lies in store for Louise."
And Louise is not Phil's only family member who will be returning to Albert Square next year as Ross Kemp is set to return to 'EastEnders.'
The 51-year-old actor, who last appeared in the programme nine years ago, is reportedly being persuaded by show executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell.
The tough-talking thug will storm onto Albert Square in a bid to save his recovering alcoholic brother Phil (Steve McFadden) from hitting the bottle again following his spat with psycho gangster Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas).
A show insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Dominic has put out discreet feelers and has been quite encouraged by the response. Storylines don't get much bigger than getting the Mitchell brothers back together."
Phil Mitchell’s daughter set for EastEnders return
Phil Mitchell's estranged daughter is set to return to 'EastEnders'.
Louise Mitchell - whose mother is Lisa Fowler - made her last appearance in the square in 2010 and is set to make an explosive comeback next year as her father continues his battle with alcohol.
Previously her grandmother Peggy Mitchell returned Louise to the care of her mother because she feared Phil wasn't able to look after her.
Newcomer Tilly Keeper has taken over the role and said: "I am so thrilled to be joining the cast of 'EastEnders', especially to be joining the Mitchell clan!
"It's a dream come true and I can't wait to get stuck into the role and see what lies in store for Louise."
And Louise is not Phil's only family member who will be returning to Albert Square next year as Ross Kemp is set to return to 'EastEnders.'
The 51-year-old actor, who last appeared in the programme nine years ago, is reportedly being persuaded by show executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins to reprise his role as hardman Grant Mitchell.
The tough-talking thug will storm onto Albert Square in a bid to save his recovering alcoholic brother Phil (Steve McFadden) from hitting the bottle again following his spat with psycho gangster Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas).
A show insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Dominic has put out discreet feelers and has been quite encouraged by the response. Storylines don't get much bigger than getting the Mitchell brothers back together."
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Mason Noise has blamed 'X Factor' no show on a "logistical miscommunication".
The controversial contestant snubbed the 'X Factor' finale on Sunday night (13.12.15) when his fellow former contestants gathered for a collaborative performance but Mason claims that show bosses failed to book him a hotel room to stay in.
He said: "It wasn't really a choice (to not appear). There was some problem with my management and 'The X Factor' and then miscommunication logistically so I couldn't get there.
"It was logistics, the hotel wasn't sorted so we couldn't get down there. The show just didn't get back to us.
"I think it must have just been by accident, either they couldn't work it out or didn't respond."
However, Mason is happy with how things worked out as he doesn't think he would have fitted in with the performance of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' upbeat track 'Downtown'.
He added: "I didn't miss out."
"After watching it, it wasn't a great loss. After watching it, I was like, well, I don't think I would have fitted in there."
Contestants including Seann Miley Moore, Anton Stephans and Lauren Murray took to the stage at Wembley arena in London for a group rendition of 'Downtown' while Mason posted a cryptic tweet on his Twitter account.
Mason wrote: "I stand for what I believe in #AWE."
Mason Noise: ‘I wasn’t to blame for X Factor snub’
Mason Noise has blamed 'X Factor' no show on a "logistical miscommunication".
The controversial contestant snubbed the 'X Factor' finale on Sunday night (13.12.15) when his fellow former contestants gathered for a collaborative performance but Mason claims that show bosses failed to book him a hotel room to stay in.
He said: "It wasn't really a choice (to not appear). There was some problem with my management and 'The X Factor' and then miscommunication logistically so I couldn't get there.
"It was logistics, the hotel wasn't sorted so we couldn't get down there. The show just didn't get back to us.
"I think it must have just been by accident, either they couldn't work it out or didn't respond."
However, Mason is happy with how things worked out as he doesn't think he would have fitted in with the performance of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' upbeat track 'Downtown'.
He added: "I didn't miss out."
"After watching it, it wasn't a great loss. After watching it, I was like, well, I don't think I would have fitted in there."
Contestants including Seann Miley Moore, Anton Stephans and Lauren Murray took to the stage at Wembley arena in London for a group rendition of 'Downtown' while Mason posted a cryptic tweet on his Twitter account.
Mason wrote: "I stand for what I believe in #AWE."
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Mason Noise has received threats from One Direction fans.
The 'X Factor' reject has admitted he's been abused by ardent fans of the British boyband ever since he referred to Liam Payne as a Harry Styles "backing singer" on social media.
He said: "There were loads of comments. I had a few people say that I made their night and I had some people say there's a special place in hell for me, but I kind of knew that already.
"I got told to kill myself by 12 year old girls. I didn't expect it. Just like you would banter your lads in the pub, it was a funny thing."
Mason also joked that he's taken to wearing protective clothing because he's fearful of the backlash.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I went shopping today and I got a stab-proof vest and I wear that around now."
Despite this, Mason has insisted he doesn't harbour any ill will towards the chart-topping band, which also features Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.
He said: "If they're on the radio I'll sing along. I'm guilty of that. They're great guys."
Mason also revealed why he didn't attend the 'X Factor' final at Wembley Arena, saying producers failed to provide him with a twin hotel room for him and his manager.
He said: "They didn't get back to us about accommodation. I think the day before I still couldn't sort it, so, I was just sat eating some ice cream on the sofa.
"I wasn't going to come on my own. I just wanted to be with my management. I just wanted a twin room. That was it. I'm not a diva."
Mason Noise reveals threats from One Direction fans
Mason Noise has received threats from One Direction fans.
The 'X Factor' reject has admitted he's been abused by ardent fans of the British boyband ever since he referred to Liam Payne as a Harry Styles "backing singer" on social media.
He said: "There were loads of comments. I had a few people say that I made their night and I had some people say there's a special place in hell for me, but I kind of knew that already.
"I got told to kill myself by 12 year old girls. I didn't expect it. Just like you would banter your lads in the pub, it was a funny thing."
Mason also joked that he's taken to wearing protective clothing because he's fearful of the backlash.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I went shopping today and I got a stab-proof vest and I wear that around now."
Despite this, Mason has insisted he doesn't harbour any ill will towards the chart-topping band, which also features Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.
He said: "If they're on the radio I'll sing along. I'm guilty of that. They're great guys."
Mason also revealed why he didn't attend the 'X Factor' final at Wembley Arena, saying producers failed to provide him with a twin hotel room for him and his manager.
He said: "They didn't get back to us about accommodation. I think the day before I still couldn't sort it, so, I was just sat eating some ice cream on the sofa.
"I wasn't going to come on my own. I just wanted to be with my management. I just wanted a twin room. That was it. I'm not a diva."
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Tess Daly has hit back at 'Strictly Come Dancing' fix claims.
Singer Ola Jordan has claimed that the judges' scores are fixed while Jamelia alleged that fellow contestant Peter Andre's standing ovation was faked but co-host Tess has defended the "integrity" of the show.
She said: "I have been at 'Strictly' since Day One.
"I can categorically say that the integrity of everyone who works on that show, from the producers to the judges, is absolutely without question. There is no fix. This is not an issue, it is just an absolute nonsense.
"Every judge is a professional dancer - they know what they are talking about. They care about what they do. We have great judges on 'Strictly'."
Meanwhile, Tess is disappointed that her former co-host Bruce Forsyth won't be returning to present the 'Strictly' Christmas special with her.
Bruce was forced to pull out of the show because it is being filmed too soon after his recent surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm and has been replaced with Tess' 'Strictly' co-host Claudia Winkleman.
Tess told Event magazine: "It's a really big shame. But like everyone else I want him to be absolutely fit and well. Filming 'Strictly' is physically demanding and the Christmas special is a ten-hour shoot, so it can be tough.
"It would have been so wonderful to have him back for Christmas, but I just want him to get better. We keep in touch all the time and he's doing really well."
Tess Daly blasts Strictly fix claims
Tess Daly has hit back at 'Strictly Come Dancing' fix claims.
Singer Ola Jordan has claimed that the judges' scores are fixed while Jamelia alleged that fellow contestant Peter Andre's standing ovation was faked but co-host Tess has defended the "integrity" of the show.
She said: "I have been at 'Strictly' since Day One.
"I can categorically say that the integrity of everyone who works on that show, from the producers to the judges, is absolutely without question. There is no fix. This is not an issue, it is just an absolute nonsense.
"Every judge is a professional dancer - they know what they are talking about. They care about what they do. We have great judges on 'Strictly'."
Meanwhile, Tess is disappointed that her former co-host Bruce Forsyth won't be returning to present the 'Strictly' Christmas special with her.
Bruce was forced to pull out of the show because it is being filmed too soon after his recent surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm and has been replaced with Tess' 'Strictly' co-host Claudia Winkleman.
Tess told Event magazine: "It's a really big shame. But like everyone else I want him to be absolutely fit and well. Filming 'Strictly' is physically demanding and the Christmas special is a ten-hour shoot, so it can be tough.
"It would have been so wonderful to have him back for Christmas, but I just want him to get better. We keep in touch all the time and he's doing really well."
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Louisa Johnson says 'The X Factor' has brought her parents closer.
Although Louisa's father Dave Johnson and mother Lisa Hawkyard split when she was just three years old, the 17-year-old singing sensation says that her parents have bonded more as they supported her while she was taking part in the ITV talent show -which she won on Sunday (13.12.15).
Louisa told the Daily Mirror: "It's been hard for my family but it has brought us closer.
"My mum and dad aren't together but it's brought them closer together too.
"It's like a nice family unit. They know what is best for me and I listen to them. It's all working out well."
Meanwhile, Louisa has previously insisted that she won't become a diva despite being crowned the winner of the 'X Factor' because her family won't let her.
She said: "I don't really think I'll get like that [change because of fame]. I think it's a bit embarrassing. I don't want to get like that because I'm not that sort of person.
"And my family support me so much and they're always pushing me ... [They'll] definitely keep me grounded."
Louisa, who was the favourite to win since the beginning, is set to rake in at least £6 million over the next 12 months.
Louisa Johnson says X Factor has made her family closer
Louisa Johnson says 'The X Factor' has brought her parents closer.
Although Louisa's father Dave Johnson and mother Lisa Hawkyard split when she was just three years old, the 17-year-old singing sensation says that her parents have bonded more as they supported her while she was taking part in the ITV talent show -which she won on Sunday (13.12.15).
Louisa told the Daily Mirror: "It's been hard for my family but it has brought us closer.
"My mum and dad aren't together but it's brought them closer together too.
"It's like a nice family unit. They know what is best for me and I listen to them. It's all working out well."
Meanwhile, Louisa has previously insisted that she won't become a diva despite being crowned the winner of the 'X Factor' because her family won't let her.
She said: "I don't really think I'll get like that [change because of fame]. I think it's a bit embarrassing. I don't want to get like that because I'm not that sort of person.
"And my family support me so much and they're always pushing me ... [They'll] definitely keep me grounded."
Louisa, who was the favourite to win since the beginning, is set to rake in at least £6 million over the next 12 months.
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Ollie Locke and Tiffany Watson's romance is over.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star - who had been texting Tiff and planning a date with his co-star in Monday's episode of the E4 show - has confirmed they are no longer involved in anything more than a platonic friendship and admits it's a "difficult situation".
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Ollie said: "That's quite an interesting situation really. There is nothing going on really now sadly. But, it was quite a difficult situation.
"I think what had happened both Tiffany and I had come out of relationships and I think it was almost that kind of wanting to be with someone and wanting to call them, and just someone to be with, companionship."
However, Ollie, 28, admitted they both felt they had a "spark", but he doesn't want to get in the way of her feelings for estranged beau Sam Thompson.
He added: "I think there was a spark, it's weird Tiffany said that to me the other day and I think there was, we certainly had a really nice time. We texted for ages and it was really nice.
"But I'm not going to stand in the way of her and Sam. There are too many emotions there and I don't want to be the person in the middle frankly."
And the handsome reality star says this series of 'Made in Chelsea' has been "sh***y" in regards to his love life.
He said: "I am afraid you won't see any romance from me this series. I'll have to wait for the next series, if there will be, who knows.
"It's been a sh***y series for me, it's been a shocker in love and romance it has been a bit of a nightmare. So for me I just need to be myself and see what happens in the new year."
The 'Made In Chelsea' Christmas episode airs on E4 on Monday December 21.
No romance for Ollie Locke and Tiffany Watson
Ollie Locke and Tiffany Watson's romance is over.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star - who had been texting Tiff and planning a date with his co-star in Monday's episode of the E4 show - has confirmed they are no longer involved in anything more than a platonic friendship and admits it's a "difficult situation".
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Ollie said: "That's quite an interesting situation really. There is nothing going on really now sadly. But, it was quite a difficult situation.
"I think what had happened both Tiffany and I had come out of relationships and I think it was almost that kind of wanting to be with someone and wanting to call them, and just someone to be with, companionship."
However, Ollie, 28, admitted they both felt they had a "spark", but he doesn't want to get in the way of her feelings for estranged beau Sam Thompson.
He added: "I think there was a spark, it's weird Tiffany said that to me the other day and I think there was, we certainly had a really nice time. We texted for ages and it was really nice.
"But I'm not going to stand in the way of her and Sam. There are too many emotions there and I don't want to be the person in the middle frankly."
And the handsome reality star says this series of 'Made in Chelsea' has been "sh***y" in regards to his love life.
He said: "I am afraid you won't see any romance from me this series. I'll have to wait for the next series, if there will be, who knows.
"It's been a sh***y series for me, it's been a shocker in love and romance it has been a bit of a nightmare. So for me I just need to be myself and see what happens in the new year."
The 'Made In Chelsea' Christmas episode airs on E4 on Monday December 21.
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Peter Andre says the "Strictly curse" only exists if you want it to.
BBC dance show 'Strictly Come Dancing' has seen a number of relationships falter when contestants fell for their professional partners but Peter - who married Emily MacDonagh in July and was partnered with Janette Manrara on 'Strictly' - insisted that the programme is not to blame.
He told OK! magazine: "One thing everyone spoke about was the 'Strictly curse' when I started out on the show, but I'm living proof there's no such thing - it's only there if you want it to be there."
Peter also hit out at dancer Ola Jordan's claims that the judges' scores are fixed and fellow contestant Jamelia's allegations that his standing ovation was faked.
He said: "It's a load of rubbish. You get judged according to your performance and that's it.
"Jamelia's comments made no sense to me. It was a very strange thing to say. The remarks weren't justified and the idea of a fix couldn't have been true as I was out the next week anyway!
"I don't want to have a go at Jamelia as we get on really well, I just think the whole thing was misguided. I think people need to get a bit of perspective - it's meant to be a fun dancing competition and it's meant to be a bit of a laugh!"
Read the full story in this week's OK! Magazine - out now.
Peter Andre: ‘Strictly curse doesn’t exist’
Peter Andre says the "Strictly curse" only exists if you want it to.
BBC dance show 'Strictly Come Dancing' has seen a number of relationships falter when contestants fell for their professional partners but Peter - who married Emily MacDonagh in July and was partnered with Janette Manrara on 'Strictly' - insisted that the programme is not to blame.
He told OK! magazine: "One thing everyone spoke about was the 'Strictly curse' when I started out on the show, but I'm living proof there's no such thing - it's only there if you want it to be there."
Peter also hit out at dancer Ola Jordan's claims that the judges' scores are fixed and fellow contestant Jamelia's allegations that his standing ovation was faked.
He said: "It's a load of rubbish. You get judged according to your performance and that's it.
"Jamelia's comments made no sense to me. It was a very strange thing to say. The remarks weren't justified and the idea of a fix couldn't have been true as I was out the next week anyway!
"I don't want to have a go at Jamelia as we get on really well, I just think the whole thing was misguided. I think people need to get a bit of perspective - it's meant to be a fun dancing competition and it's meant to be a bit of a laugh!"
Read the full story in this week's OK! Magazine - out now.
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'Coronation Street' will feature two festive marriage proposals.
Mechanic Tyrone Dobbs is set to get down on one knee to pop the question to his partner Fiz Brown while Robert Preston will ask his ex-wife Tracy Barlow to marry him again.
Actor Les Dennis, who plays Michael Rodwell, told ITV's 'This Morning' about Tyrone's proposal: "There won't be a dry eye in the house. I think everybody will be watching and loving it. It's so moving... "
Alan Halsall (Tyrone) added: "It's a very very romantic setting, so Tyrone does the right thing and gets down on one knee..."
However, he revealed that Jennie McAlpine (Fiz) forgot about Tyrone's first proposal and she admitted: "I did, I forgot he proposed on a white horse."
Alan protested: "How can you forget I rode a white horse up and down white cobbles?!"
Meanwhile, Tracy is set to be torn between two Robs, her former husband Robert and ex -fiance Rob Donovan, who is currently in prison.
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, told Radio Times: "She's tidying up around the house and she finds a box with a ring in it. She's totally shocked, but it's a beautiful ring and she thinks, 'yay he's going to propose'. But then half of her is torn over Rob.
"She's in conflict because Rob's mentioned that he might get released from prison, so the shine is taken off it in a way, because she's thinking she can't accept his proposal until she knows what's going on with Rob."
Two Christmas proposals for Coronation Street
'Coronation Street' will feature two festive marriage proposals.
Mechanic Tyrone Dobbs is set to get down on one knee to pop the question to his partner Fiz Brown while Robert Preston will ask his ex-wife Tracy Barlow to marry him again.
Actor Les Dennis, who plays Michael Rodwell, told ITV's 'This Morning' about Tyrone's proposal: "There won't be a dry eye in the house. I think everybody will be watching and loving it. It's so moving... "
Alan Halsall (Tyrone) added: "It's a very very romantic setting, so Tyrone does the right thing and gets down on one knee..."
However, he revealed that Jennie McAlpine (Fiz) forgot about Tyrone's first proposal and she admitted: "I did, I forgot he proposed on a white horse."
Alan protested: "How can you forget I rode a white horse up and down white cobbles?!"
Meanwhile, Tracy is set to be torn between two Robs, her former husband Robert and ex -fiance Rob Donovan, who is currently in prison.
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy, told Radio Times: "She's tidying up around the house and she finds a box with a ring in it. She's totally shocked, but it's a beautiful ring and she thinks, 'yay he's going to propose'. But then half of her is torn over Rob.
"She's in conflict because Rob's mentioned that he might get released from prison, so the shine is taken off it in a way, because she's thinking she can't accept his proposal until she knows what's going on with Rob."
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Rylan Clark thinks Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes would "smother each other in their sleep" if they were to appear on 'Celebrity Big Brother' together next month.
The 'Big Brother's Bit on the Side' host, 27, has joked the infamous house would turn into a brutal murder scene if the loveable couple, who wed in 2010, were to spend three weeks trapped inside four walls with one another.
He explained: "As my telly mum and dad on 'This Morning', I can tell you that I think they'd kill each other!
"They would actually smother each other in their sleep. They have rows on 'This Morning', never mind 'Big Brother'! We do usually chuck in Eamonn to do a task and he loves it. Ruth's the opposite - she loves the show but she hates doing it herself. I'd like to put them in for one day and night to see how they get on. Viewers would love it."
However, 'Celebrity Big Brother' host Emma Willis, 39, believes the funny pair, who co-present 'This Morning', would prove a "fascinating" watch because they're in love.
She added: "They are my ultimate couple to go in there. I know them quite well personally, and I've been around them as a couple, and I love watching them in a social situation.
"I can't stop watching them on television. I find their dynamics as a couple quite fascinating. People say, 'Ooh, they're always having a pop at each other', but they absolutely adore one another. They are so in love."
Meanwhile, 'Celebrity Big Brother' will return to TV screens across the nation on January 5, 2016, at 9pm on Channel 5.
Rylan Clark: Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes would kill each other in Celebrity Big Brother
Rylan Clark thinks Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes would "smother each other in their sleep" if they were to appear on 'Celebrity Big Brother' together next month.
The 'Big Brother's Bit on the Side' host, 27, has joked the infamous house would turn into a brutal murder scene if the loveable couple, who wed in 2010, were to spend three weeks trapped inside four walls with one another.
He explained: "As my telly mum and dad on 'This Morning', I can tell you that I think they'd kill each other!
"They would actually smother each other in their sleep. They have rows on 'This Morning', never mind 'Big Brother'! We do usually chuck in Eamonn to do a task and he loves it. Ruth's the opposite - she loves the show but she hates doing it herself. I'd like to put them in for one day and night to see how they get on. Viewers would love it."
However, 'Celebrity Big Brother' host Emma Willis, 39, believes the funny pair, who co-present 'This Morning', would prove a "fascinating" watch because they're in love.
She added: "They are my ultimate couple to go in there. I know them quite well personally, and I've been around them as a couple, and I love watching them in a social situation.
"I can't stop watching them on television. I find their dynamics as a couple quite fascinating. People say, 'Ooh, they're always having a pop at each other', but they absolutely adore one another. They are so in love."
Meanwhile, 'Celebrity Big Brother' will return to TV screens across the nation on January 5, 2016, at 9pm on Channel 5.
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