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Vicky Pattison ‘to make a million from I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’


Vicky Pattison is reportedly set to make £1 million when she leaves 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'.
The 28-year-old reality star could earn mega money from TV and endorsement deals thanks to her new clean-cut image, regardless of whether she is crowned the queen of the jungle, according to the Daily Mirror newspaper.
Although Vicky is a notoriously combustible character, she has displayed a different side to herself on the reality TV show, and has admitted she'd ultimately like to become a presenter.
Speaking about her fiery temper, Vicky told her camp-mates: "I have to work every day to not lose it, I hate that aspect of self, I hate that side of my personality.
"I'd also like to stop doing reality TV. It's not that I'm not grateful for the platform it's given me but I'd like people to know less about me and I'd like to be a TV presenter."
Meanwhile, Vicky also confessed she regretted having sex on 'Geordie Shore' with Ricci Guarnaccio.
She shared: "I had sex on TV and I regret that massively.
"I'm a bit of a prude and have always been quite precious about sex. If I have sex it's because I love them."

Len Goodman ‘could be axed from Strictly Come Dancing’


Len Goodman could reportedly be dropped from the 'Strictly Come Dancing' judging panel.
The 71-year-old judge has appeared on the programme ever since it was introduced in the UK in 2004, as well as 'Dancing with the Stars' in the US - but with the show's bosses determined to ensure it stays one step ahead of rival 'X Factor', they are reportedly considering introducing some new blood.
Len may soon be told he has no future with 'Strictly' as the ratings war intensifies, according to the Daily Mirror newspaper.
In response to recent criticism from fans, Len tweeted: "Back on DWTS season 22. So nice people are welcoming me back. Be careful what you wish for. (sic)"
Earlier this week, meanwhile, Craig Revel Horwood rubbished Ola Jordan's claims that 'Strictly Come Dancing' is fixed.
The professional dancer quit the show last month and accused the judging panel - which also includes Len, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli - of over-marking and under-marking certain celebrities.
Craig said: "Ola claimed in an interview that the show is fixed and called me pathetic.
"Firstly, 'Strictly' is in no way fixed.
"We're all individuals on the judging panel, and there's no way I could be told what to say. I would leave the programmed if that were the case."

Kate Ford misses late Anne Kirkbride


Kate Ford wants to spend Christmas with the late Anne Kirkbride.
The 'Coronation Street' star - who portrays nasty Tracy Barlow on the ITV soap - admits she would love to have had one last festive holiday with the late actress, who played her on-screen mother Deirdre Barlow for over four decades.
When asked who she'd like to join her for Christmas dinner, she said: "Probably Annie (Kirkbride). I really miss her, she'd bring some good advice to the table and some fun."
And the 38-year-old actress is looking forward to spending more time with her seven-year-old son Otis over the Christmas break.
She added: "Money doesn't buy the sort of happiness you get at Christmas, it's to do with spending time with family and friends.
"So for me maybe an extra week off work to have lots of time to catch up with family and friends, then maybe some snow for Otis, he's already asking me whether we're going to have snow on Christmas Day."
And Kate has teased an explosive Christmas for her character Tracy.
She spilled: "Well she thinks she's going to be having a very merry Christmas when she finds an engagement ring that Robert is hiding.
"She spends all Christmas day waiting for him to propose but then Tracy's been visiting Rob in prison behind Robert's back so maybe it won't go quite as well as she'd hoped."

Tony Hadley leaves I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here


Tony Hadley has been voted off 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here'.
The Spandau Ballet star became the seventh celebrity to leave the camp after 'Dragons' Den' investor Duncan Bannatyne left the jungle yesterday (03.12.15).
Speaking after his exit, he said: "Looking at me there [when he entered the jungle], I was a right porker. I feel absolutely fantastic; I've been trying to keep fit in there; I feel really really good. I feel great."
During his time in the Australian jungle, the 'Gold' hitmaker famously clashed with Lady Colin Campbell but insists it wasn't personal when he chose to refuse to be a servant to her and some of his fellow campmates.
He added: "It had nothing to do with who it was. It was just - I don't wear bell boy hats. I just felt that was one step too far; it was a bit too humiliating. I mean, you could say all of the trials are humiliating but I think they're challenging and they're testing at a mental level.
"But putting a bell boy hat on and serving someone until whatever time in the morning... that wasn't my style."
Now he has departed the show, Tony would love to see Kieron Dyer win.
He said: "I'd love Kieron to win. He's a funny funny guy and I know he'd love it."

Holly Willoughby: Looking at Phillip’s penis was ‘weird’


Holly Willoughby has admitted it was a "weird day" when she had to pretend to look at Phillip Schofield's penis.
It was an awkward day at work for the 'This Morning' presenter when she was forced to stare at a body double's private parts because her co-host was making ITV's Text Santa charity advert.
Speaking on 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man' - which airs tonight (04.12.15) at 10pm on Channel 4 - she shared: "Well can I just say if that was Phil's bum do you think him and I could have a working relationship with that view I have? That was a weird day because even thought that wasn't Phil, there was still a stunt bum, with a stunt man who I had to stand in front of and do the whole thing with. So I am still looking at a man's penis that I've never met before. Seriously."
To ease the situation Holly was forced to make small talk with the model, whose plan to impress the blonde beauty with his private parts backfired when he began to sweat.
She continues: "He was a very lovely chap and he had been waiting for a long time and by the time we were ready he had a sweat on. He pulled his jumper down over it so I couldn't really see anything. He had a real bead on, like the sweats. I was a bit worried about him and he seemed really nervous and I was talking to him to make it not so awkward. Then I was told, I don't know if this is true, but this is what I was told, that he had a bead on because he tied an elastic band around his bits and bobs to make it look bigger. I didn't even know that was a thing!"

Sandi Toksvig not worried about ‘QI’ pressure


Sandi Toksvig isn't worried about the "pressure" of taking over from Stephen Fry as the host of 'QI'.
The 57-year-old comedienne is set to replace the 58-year-old star as the host of the panel show after he announced he was quitting after 12 years earlier this year, and she's insisted she's not worried about filling his shoes.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at the Sky Women in Film and Television Awards at the London Hilton on Park Lane hotel, she said: "I'm looking forward to it, let's put it that way. I'm not really somebody who worries about pressure. I've been doing this a very long time and it's a fabulous show. What I know is that the team who put it together are probably the best production team for this kind of thing in the world, so I'm just going to do what they tell me."
Sandi also admitted that while she hasn't been pestering Fry for tips, she has no doubt he'll let her know if he thinks she's doing a bad job.
She explained: "Stephen's been away and I haven't seen him, but I've known him since I was 19 and I don't think he'll be shy about telling me things."
And the former 'News Quiz' host won't be paying attention to any criticism on Twitter.
Sandi added: "I don't engage with social media and I think that's the secret to my longevity."

Sir Lenny Henry dedicates knighthood to Comic Relief supporters


Sir Lenny Henry has dedicated his knighthood to everyone who has ever supported Comic Relief.
The 57-year-old comedian and co-founder of the charity was recognised for his services to drama and charity as he was knighted by the Queen at Windsor Castle today (04.12.15), and dedicated the honour to the organisation's supporters.
He said: "I'm one of the pointy ends of it so I've been recognised as something, but the British public will all possibly get a turn at wearing this, because they're part of this too.
"And anybody who's given me work really, anybody who's elevated me to this position. There's a huge amount of gratitude there. I'm very thankful."
Elsewhere, 'Doc Martin' actor Martin Clunes was made an OBE for his services to drama, charity and the community in Dorset.
He said: "I love living in Dorset and because it was a choice I made to live there, I've invested my heart and soul in living there.
"To know that that registers in some way is nice."
The 54-year-old star first found out he was to receive the honour after being sent a "big brown envelope" from Lord Chamberlain's Office in the post.
He joked: "I slid it across to my wife because I thought it might be a speeding fine. Luckily it wasn't."
And Clunes is hoping he'll be able to wear his medal again in the future "without looking like a show off".
He added: "If I'm feeling sad or scared I might put my medal on at home and feel a bit better."

Sam Bailey’s toilet advice for X Factor semi-finalists


Sam Bailey has some advice for 'The X Factor' contestants ahead of this weekend's semi-final - go to the toilet before stepping on stage.
The 'Skyscraper' singer was crowned the winner of the pop star search show in 2013 and part of her pre-performance ritual whilst on the programme and still to this day is to empty her bladder before singing.
Sam has urged the four remaining acts - Che Chesterman, Louisa Johnson, Reggie N' Bollie and Lauren Murray - to take trip to the toilet before singing for their place in the final.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "My advice to them to calm the nerves is go for a wee before you go on stage, that's always my mentality always have a quick wee, just let it all out. I still do that now, I just let it all out!"
Sam also has told the four wannabe stars to just try and enjoy their time on stage when they each perform two tracks, even though it will be the biggest moments in their lives.
She added: "I'd also urge all the acts to just go out and enjoy it and not expect too much. Have fun as if you're doing a normal gig."
Sam admits her favourite singer is Che and she really hopes he goes on to be crowned the winner of Simon Cowell's show.
She shared: "I've been watching 'The X Factor' every week and I'm rooting for Che. He's great!"
Sam was speaking earlier this week at festive attraction Lapland UK as she attended the Rays of Sunshine Gala with her family - husband Craig Pearson and their three children, Tommy, Brooke and Miley.
Other stars at the event included fellow former 'X Factor' singer Jay James, singer-and-actress Suzanne Shaw, TV presenter Dominic Wood and comedian Katherine Ryan.
It is the second year in which Lapland UK has partnered with Rays of Sunshine - a children's wish granting charity - to give kids with serious or life-limiting illnesses the opportunity to go to the British Arctic homeland and meet Father Christmas.
Speaking about their partnership and the 2015 gala, founder of Lapland UK Mike Battle said: "We are very pleased to be partnering with the fantastic charity Rays of Sunshine again for Christmas 2015. The ethos of Lapland UK is to make children's dreams and wishes a reality and therefore the charity is the perfect fit for us. The Gala is a great way to provide these children with an exclusive experience at LaplandUK, raise awareness of the charity's work and of course raise vital funds."
Rays of Sunshine (raysofsunshine.org.uk) CEO Jane Sharp said: "We are so grateful to have been selected as Lapland UK's charity partner again. Having experienced the charm of Lapland UK first hand, we know what an enchanting experience it is going to be for our wish families. Our mission is to put magic back into the lives of brave and deserving children across the country and Lapland UK is a perfect way for us to do that."

Alesha Dixon praises ‘clean’ Strictly Come Dancing


Alesha Dixon has praised 'Strictly Come Dancing' for being "the cleanest show" on television.
The 37-year-old singer, who was a judge on the Ballroom and Latin dancing programme from 2009 until 2010 after she competed and won the series in 2007, has rubbished claims the TV show is a "fix" and is adamant there's nothing "dodgy" about it as it's purely down to the public who wins.
She explained to the Daily Mirror newspaper: "From my experience and my knowledge there is no fixing on 'Strictly' and there never has been. It's a brilliant show and the public decide who wins and I think you always get these little hiccups where accusations are made, but there is really nothing dodgy about that show. It's the cleanest show on television - I still love watching it every week."
And, after watching the celebrities hit the dance floor every week, the former Mis-Teeq beauty has already decided who she wants to walk away with this year's Glitterball Trophy.
She explained: "I love Jay McGuiness, I think he's fabulous.
"Not only is he technically incredible, he's very humble and a very sweet guy."
Meanwhile, 'Strictly Come Dancing' has come under fire in recent weeks after professional dancer Ola Jordan, 33, claimed the judges are told by producers how to mark the contestants based on the show's weekly ratings.
And it was slapped with more "fix" allegations last week after it emerged the panel - consisting of Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli - are allowed to see the celebrities and their professional partners practice their routines in order to prepare their comments.

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