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Chris Eubank is "shocked and stunned" by Lady Colin Campbell's departure from the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle.
It was revealed this morning (02.12.15) that the royal biographer has quit the show on "medical grounds" and her former campmate - who was voted off last night (01.12.15) - has insisted he had no idea she was planning to leave.
He said: "I haven't seen her and I knew nothing about her departure. I'm as shocked and stunned as you are."
The former boxing champion opened up about his relationship with Lady C and claimed he was more of a "carer" to her than an "ally".
He told ITV's 'Lorraine': "While I was there, I was more her carer. She's fragile, she's 66. The terrain is treacherous. I mean, for instance at the creek, where we did the washing one day, it only takes one fall for her to actually be in real trouble so therefore I was always caring for her."
The 49-year-old star also insisted he found it hard to hear her throw insults at the other celebrities, including Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley and former Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne.
He added: "I was brought up at a time where we had to respect our elders, so I see her as a mother figure. Now, the vitriol that she has used against some of the campmates, I can't defend that. It's a conundrum because I'm her carer but at the same time it looked as though I was her ally, of which I was, but not when she said particular things. What she said about Tony was not nice and she said, 'Look, if a bully bullies you that's the way you deal with them and I am not at all regretful of how I treated him'. That was hard to stomach for me, but it is what it is."
Following Lady C's departure, the next celebrity to be voted off the show will leave in tomorrow (03.01.15) night's episode rather than tonight's (02.11.15).
Chris Eubank ‘shocked and stunned’ by Lady Colin Campbell’s departure
Chris Eubank is "shocked and stunned" by Lady Colin Campbell's departure from the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle.
It was revealed this morning (02.12.15) that the royal biographer has quit the show on "medical grounds" and her former campmate - who was voted off last night (01.12.15) - has insisted he had no idea she was planning to leave.
He said: "I haven't seen her and I knew nothing about her departure. I'm as shocked and stunned as you are."
The former boxing champion opened up about his relationship with Lady C and claimed he was more of a "carer" to her than an "ally".
He told ITV's 'Lorraine': "While I was there, I was more her carer. She's fragile, she's 66. The terrain is treacherous. I mean, for instance at the creek, where we did the washing one day, it only takes one fall for her to actually be in real trouble so therefore I was always caring for her."
The 49-year-old star also insisted he found it hard to hear her throw insults at the other celebrities, including Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley and former Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne.
He added: "I was brought up at a time where we had to respect our elders, so I see her as a mother figure. Now, the vitriol that she has used against some of the campmates, I can't defend that. It's a conundrum because I'm her carer but at the same time it looked as though I was her ally, of which I was, but not when she said particular things. What she said about Tony was not nice and she said, 'Look, if a bully bullies you that's the way you deal with them and I am not at all regretful of how I treated him'. That was hard to stomach for me, but it is what it is."
Following Lady C's departure, the next celebrity to be voted off the show will leave in tomorrow (03.01.15) night's episode rather than tonight's (02.11.15).
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Lady Colin Campbell has quit 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The royal biographer has left the jungle just four days before the reality show's final this weekend.
An ITV spokesman confirmed: "Lady C has left the jungle on medical grounds."
The news broke after Lady C, 66, was spotted at the Palazzo Versace hotel on Australia's Gold Coast - where the evicted contestants and their family and friends stay during the series - earlier this morning (02.12.15).
However, a friend of the outspoken star told the Daily Mirror newspaper that there was "a lot more to tell" about her decision to quit but declined to comment further.
Lady C has been the surprise hit of the series because of her elaborate tales but has also been involved in her fair share of controversy after launching foul-mouthed tirades against fellow campmates Duncan Bannatyne, Tony Hadley and Brian Friedman.
Her departure from the camp will feature in tonight's (02.12.15) episode of the show.
No celebrities will now be voted off until tomorrow (03.12.15).
Lady Colin Campbell quits I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
Lady Colin Campbell has quit 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The royal biographer has left the jungle just four days before the reality show's final this weekend.
An ITV spokesman confirmed: "Lady C has left the jungle on medical grounds."
The news broke after Lady C, 66, was spotted at the Palazzo Versace hotel on Australia's Gold Coast - where the evicted contestants and their family and friends stay during the series - earlier this morning (02.12.15).
However, a friend of the outspoken star told the Daily Mirror newspaper that there was "a lot more to tell" about her decision to quit but declined to comment further.
Lady C has been the surprise hit of the series because of her elaborate tales but has also been involved in her fair share of controversy after launching foul-mouthed tirades against fellow campmates Duncan Bannatyne, Tony Hadley and Brian Friedman.
Her departure from the camp will feature in tonight's (02.12.15) episode of the show.
No celebrities will now be voted off until tomorrow (03.12.15).
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Susanna Reid thinks Piers Morgan is a "force of energy" on 'Good Morning Britain'.
The 44-year-old presenter is "very excited" about her new co-host - who she is fronting the show with three days a week - and has warned the audience to "expect the unexpected" when he is on air.
She said: "I'm very excited, he's lovely. Expect the unexpected - he'll be making all sorts of headlines.
"He's a force of energy, a mini tornado whirling through the studio. Although I think he'd take exception to be describing him as mini...
"He does genuinely seem very excited to be joining the team."
Her current co-host, Kate Garraway - who will continue fronting the show on Fridays - added: "He's good fun isn't he? A mischief maker."
Susanna is a big admirer of Piers' blunt interviewing style as she thinks he gets a lot more out of his guests than other presenters do.
She told OK! magazine: "He's not afraid to take risks. Sometimes the audience will say, 'Wow I can't believe you said that.' He takes celebrities by the scruff of the neck and shakes something different out of them."
Susanna Reid: Piers Morgan a ‘force of energy’
Susanna Reid thinks Piers Morgan is a "force of energy" on 'Good Morning Britain'.
The 44-year-old presenter is "very excited" about her new co-host - who she is fronting the show with three days a week - and has warned the audience to "expect the unexpected" when he is on air.
She said: "I'm very excited, he's lovely. Expect the unexpected - he'll be making all sorts of headlines.
"He's a force of energy, a mini tornado whirling through the studio. Although I think he'd take exception to be describing him as mini...
"He does genuinely seem very excited to be joining the team."
Her current co-host, Kate Garraway - who will continue fronting the show on Fridays - added: "He's good fun isn't he? A mischief maker."
Susanna is a big admirer of Piers' blunt interviewing style as she thinks he gets a lot more out of his guests than other presenters do.
She told OK! magazine: "He's not afraid to take risks. Sometimes the audience will say, 'Wow I can't believe you said that.' He takes celebrities by the scruff of the neck and shakes something different out of them."
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Charlotte Crosby thought Gary 'Gaz' Beadle and Lillie Lexie Gregg "would be together for a long time".
The 'Geordie Shore' star has admitted she was shocked to hear her co-star and former flame had split from his girlfriend last week after just over a year.
Writing in her column for new! magazine, she said: "Gaz and Lillie's break-up came as a bit of a shock. From what I knew, they were really in love and never argued. I thought they would be together for a long time so I feel really sorry for both of them."
The break-up came just after Gaz and Charlotte wrapped filming on the upcoming 12th series of the MTV reality show, and the 27-year-old hunk has since been pictured holding hands with a mystery blonde in Australia.
However, it's Charlotte and Gaz that fans of the show want to see finally get together following the split.
And the pair seem to be getting on better than ever before as they recently arranged to meet up for a coffee when Gaz is back on home soil.
Gaz wrote on Twitter: "coffee and catch up Tuesday haha?? I'll cheer u up (sic)."
Charlotte replied, writing: "always got time for a coffee and catch up with you (sic)."
Charlotte Crosby shocked by Gaz Beadle’s break-up
Charlotte Crosby thought Gary 'Gaz' Beadle and Lillie Lexie Gregg "would be together for a long time".
The 'Geordie Shore' star has admitted she was shocked to hear her co-star and former flame had split from his girlfriend last week after just over a year.
Writing in her column for new! magazine, she said: "Gaz and Lillie's break-up came as a bit of a shock. From what I knew, they were really in love and never argued. I thought they would be together for a long time so I feel really sorry for both of them."
The break-up came just after Gaz and Charlotte wrapped filming on the upcoming 12th series of the MTV reality show, and the 27-year-old hunk has since been pictured holding hands with a mystery blonde in Australia.
However, it's Charlotte and Gaz that fans of the show want to see finally get together following the split.
And the pair seem to be getting on better than ever before as they recently arranged to meet up for a coffee when Gaz is back on home soil.
Gaz wrote on Twitter: "coffee and catch up Tuesday haha?? I'll cheer u up (sic)."
Charlotte replied, writing: "always got time for a coffee and catch up with you (sic)."
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Chris Eubank has been voted off 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'
The former professional boxer - who spent 19 days in the Australian jungle - lost out in the public vote to Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley to become the fourth star to leave the show.
Speaking immediately after his eviction from the camp, Chris told presenters Ant and Dec: "I continued as long as I could, the public saw what they did and here I am. We must look at the positives. It has been much better than I expected. It's been a marvellous experience."
Chris was asked about controversial campmate Lady Colin Campbell and unlike many of his fellow celebrities, he had only positive things to say about her.
He said: "She's a mother figure so naturally I graduated towards that. She's wise and experienced and knowledgeable. It's about respecting your elders. Her conversation was invigorating and surprising."
However, he admitted that she had been "hurtful" to Tony Hadley during their recent fight.
Chris is the fourth star to be evicted after Yvette Fielding, Brian Friedman and Susannah Constantine were already voted off.
Unlike Chris, Yvette insisted that she found Lady Colin Campbell "vile".
She said: "She's a sly silver witch. Everyone's walking on eggshells because you never know when she's going to flip. I hope I don't bump into her when we get out of here.
"She always has to have the last word and she will never apologise for anything that she's said. She gets personal and it's not fair. "
Chris Eubank voted off I’m A Celeb
Chris Eubank has been voted off 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'
The former professional boxer - who spent 19 days in the Australian jungle - lost out in the public vote to Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley to become the fourth star to leave the show.
Speaking immediately after his eviction from the camp, Chris told presenters Ant and Dec: "I continued as long as I could, the public saw what they did and here I am. We must look at the positives. It has been much better than I expected. It's been a marvellous experience."
Chris was asked about controversial campmate Lady Colin Campbell and unlike many of his fellow celebrities, he had only positive things to say about her.
He said: "She's a mother figure so naturally I graduated towards that. She's wise and experienced and knowledgeable. It's about respecting your elders. Her conversation was invigorating and surprising."
However, he admitted that she had been "hurtful" to Tony Hadley during their recent fight.
Chris is the fourth star to be evicted after Yvette Fielding, Brian Friedman and Susannah Constantine were already voted off.
Unlike Chris, Yvette insisted that she found Lady Colin Campbell "vile".
She said: "She's a sly silver witch. Everyone's walking on eggshells because you never know when she's going to flip. I hope I don't bump into her when we get out of here.
"She always has to have the last word and she will never apologise for anything that she's said. She gets personal and it's not fair. "
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Caroline Flack believes women face "more criticism" than men in the TV industry.
The 36-year-old presenter and her 'X Factor' co-host Olly Murs have been on the receiving end of abuse from Twitter trolls since taking over from Dermot O'Leary earlier this year, but she believes she has it harder than the 'Kiss Me' singer because people make comments about her weight and appearance as well as her presenting skills.
She said: "It's a lot harder to be a woman on TV. We have to face more criticism."
And the 'Love Island' host says she and her presenter pals turn to each other for support.
Caroline explained: "I have a private message group with Dawn O'Porter, Gemma Cairney, Laura Whitmore and Gizzie Erskine, and we support each other."
Despite her comments, the blonde beauty has claimed she's much more confident in her ability now than she was in the past.
She told Cosmopolitan magazine: "'The X Factor' has made me realise how strong I am.
"The show elicits strong opinions, and often they aren't nice. But you can't let it get to you. People don't have to like you."
The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' winner added that she credits her dance partner Pasha Kovalev with her boost in confidence.
She shared: "Before Strictly I kept my feelings locked up.
"My dance partner Pasha taught me to be more open and I surprised myself. I took myself less seriously and gained confidence.
"Work is not my life. You have to separate the two. Things happen every now and then, like a friend being upset, to remind you that getting a line wrong isn't too bad."
Caroline Flack: Women have it harder than men
Caroline Flack believes women face "more criticism" than men in the TV industry.
The 36-year-old presenter and her 'X Factor' co-host Olly Murs have been on the receiving end of abuse from Twitter trolls since taking over from Dermot O'Leary earlier this year, but she believes she has it harder than the 'Kiss Me' singer because people make comments about her weight and appearance as well as her presenting skills.
She said: "It's a lot harder to be a woman on TV. We have to face more criticism."
And the 'Love Island' host says she and her presenter pals turn to each other for support.
Caroline explained: "I have a private message group with Dawn O'Porter, Gemma Cairney, Laura Whitmore and Gizzie Erskine, and we support each other."
Despite her comments, the blonde beauty has claimed she's much more confident in her ability now than she was in the past.
She told Cosmopolitan magazine: "'The X Factor' has made me realise how strong I am.
"The show elicits strong opinions, and often they aren't nice. But you can't let it get to you. People don't have to like you."
The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' winner added that she credits her dance partner Pasha Kovalev with her boost in confidence.
She shared: "Before Strictly I kept my feelings locked up.
"My dance partner Pasha taught me to be more open and I surprised myself. I took myself less seriously and gained confidence.
"Work is not my life. You have to separate the two. Things happen every now and then, like a friend being upset, to remind you that getting a line wrong isn't too bad."
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Alan Partridge is to host a 'TFI Friday' Christmas special.
The fictional television and radio presenter played by comedian Steve Coogan is to join main host Chris Evans for the festive episode of the Channel 4 show.
Alan said: "I was honoured to receive the invitation to co-present Thank Frig It's Friday. The fee was more than generous, and as soon as I received photographic evidence my dressing room had its own shower, I signed on the dotted line."
Partridge will no doubt bring his arrogant and tactless interview techniques from North Norfolk Digital with him as he and Evans speak to guests including fellow comedians James Corden, Jack Whitehall and Lee Mack and 'Sex Bomb' singer Sir Tom Jones.
Evans said: "Having staggered through nearly 200 TFI rehearsals and live shows, it'll be a relief to see how it should be done by Norfolk's master of broadcasting."
Meanwhile, the night's music will be provided by Bryan Adams, Lianne La Havas and Elle King.
The 90-minute special will air on Channel 4 on December 18 at 7.30pm.
Alan Partridge to host TFI Friday Christmas special
Alan Partridge is to host a 'TFI Friday' Christmas special.
The fictional television and radio presenter played by comedian Steve Coogan is to join main host Chris Evans for the festive episode of the Channel 4 show.
Alan said: "I was honoured to receive the invitation to co-present Thank Frig It's Friday. The fee was more than generous, and as soon as I received photographic evidence my dressing room had its own shower, I signed on the dotted line."
Partridge will no doubt bring his arrogant and tactless interview techniques from North Norfolk Digital with him as he and Evans speak to guests including fellow comedians James Corden, Jack Whitehall and Lee Mack and 'Sex Bomb' singer Sir Tom Jones.
Evans said: "Having staggered through nearly 200 TFI rehearsals and live shows, it'll be a relief to see how it should be done by Norfolk's master of broadcasting."
Meanwhile, the night's music will be provided by Bryan Adams, Lianne La Havas and Elle King.
The 90-minute special will air on Channel 4 on December 18 at 7.30pm.
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DCI Vera Stanhope is to "investigate a murder" at Downton Abbey as part of a Text Santa special.
'Vera' actress Brenda Blethyn will bring her famous role to the hit period drama in a hilarious sketch in which she will inform Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) and Isobel Crawley (Penelope Wilton) that a crime has been committed at the house.
A clip of the special sees Robert and Isobel holding auditions for a Father Christmas for the Abbey before Vera stumbles in announcing herself as DCI Stanhope of Northumberland and City police, adding that she's there "to investigate the murder".
Lord Grantham is quick to insist that "there hasn't been a murder".
However, the DCI points out: "It's a stately home, there's always been a murder."
Brendan Coyle's character, butler Mr. Bates - who is known by fans to have had a number of run-ins with the law - then appears out of nowhere before announcing that he thinks he may have left an iron switched on somewhere in the house.
Vera begins to hand out instructions, shouting: "Nobody leaves the room... except you pet, go see to that iron."
Former 'Strictly Come Dancing' host Sir Bruce Forsyth is also expected to appear in the one-off special.
The full sketch will air on Text Santa Christmas Jumper Day on December 18 at 8pm on ITV.
DCI Vera Stanhope investigates murder at Downton Abbey
DCI Vera Stanhope is to "investigate a murder" at Downton Abbey as part of a Text Santa special.
'Vera' actress Brenda Blethyn will bring her famous role to the hit period drama in a hilarious sketch in which she will inform Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) and Isobel Crawley (Penelope Wilton) that a crime has been committed at the house.
A clip of the special sees Robert and Isobel holding auditions for a Father Christmas for the Abbey before Vera stumbles in announcing herself as DCI Stanhope of Northumberland and City police, adding that she's there "to investigate the murder".
Lord Grantham is quick to insist that "there hasn't been a murder".
However, the DCI points out: "It's a stately home, there's always been a murder."
Brendan Coyle's character, butler Mr. Bates - who is known by fans to have had a number of run-ins with the law - then appears out of nowhere before announcing that he thinks he may have left an iron switched on somewhere in the house.
Vera begins to hand out instructions, shouting: "Nobody leaves the room... except you pet, go see to that iron."
Former 'Strictly Come Dancing' host Sir Bruce Forsyth is also expected to appear in the one-off special.
The full sketch will air on Text Santa Christmas Jumper Day on December 18 at 8pm on ITV.