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Spencer Matthews has been ordered to go to rehab after being axed from 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star was forced to leave the jungle after just three days when producers became aware of his addiction to steroids and it's now been revealed his management team and family have urged him to seek professional help.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "He has one of the best teams in the business around him and they are having talks about how they can save his career.
"Their main priority is looking after Spencer and making sure he is on the straight and narrow.
"His family are distraught because they didn't know what was going on. This has come out of the blue."
The 27-year-old hunk's departure from the show was announced last week with little explanation but he later released a statement admitting to his addiction.
He said: "Why did I leave 'I'm a Celebrity' after just three days? The simple answer is that I screwed up, and have some explaining to do.
"Shortly after I arrived in Australia I told the production team that I was taking a steroid-based medication that had begun some weeks ago.
"When I started taking this programme of pills it was in preparation for a charity boxing match which, ironically, never took place.
"My admission to the production team that I was still taking these pills led to the conclusion that it would be unsafe for me to stay in the jungle - a decision which I found extremely hard to stomach.'
"I pushed back but ultimately the show's duty of care prevailed and bags had to be packed.
"Taking these pills was a serious error of judgment, which I hugely regret. I have disappointed my family, friends and fans and would like to apologise.
"I would like to thank ITV for the opportunity and their support, they're a class act. I loved every minute of being in the jungle and wish the remaining contestants the best of luck. Hoping for another shot at it someday."
Spencer Matthews ‘ordered to go to rehab’
Spencer Matthews has been ordered to go to rehab after being axed from 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star was forced to leave the jungle after just three days when producers became aware of his addiction to steroids and it's now been revealed his management team and family have urged him to seek professional help.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "He has one of the best teams in the business around him and they are having talks about how they can save his career.
"Their main priority is looking after Spencer and making sure he is on the straight and narrow.
"His family are distraught because they didn't know what was going on. This has come out of the blue."
The 27-year-old hunk's departure from the show was announced last week with little explanation but he later released a statement admitting to his addiction.
He said: "Why did I leave 'I'm a Celebrity' after just three days? The simple answer is that I screwed up, and have some explaining to do.
"Shortly after I arrived in Australia I told the production team that I was taking a steroid-based medication that had begun some weeks ago.
"When I started taking this programme of pills it was in preparation for a charity boxing match which, ironically, never took place.
"My admission to the production team that I was still taking these pills led to the conclusion that it would be unsafe for me to stay in the jungle - a decision which I found extremely hard to stomach.'
"I pushed back but ultimately the show's duty of care prevailed and bags had to be packed.
"Taking these pills was a serious error of judgment, which I hugely regret. I have disappointed my family, friends and fans and would like to apologise.
"I would like to thank ITV for the opportunity and their support, they're a class act. I loved every minute of being in the jungle and wish the remaining contestants the best of luck. Hoping for another shot at it someday."
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Mason Noise has blamed his exit from 'The X Factor' on being "drugged up".
The 22-year-old singer was voted out of the competition in a shock elimination on Saturday (21.11.15) and he's now claimed his rendition of Nick Jonas' 'Jealous' wasn't up to scratch because he'd been suffering with a sore throat.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "I've had really bad flu and swollen glands. I've had to go on voice rest. We've had to see how it goes. You just drug up and do what you can. All the way through I knew I had to just suck it up and perform.
"The doctors advised loads of painkillers and Ibuprofen and lots of sleep."
Mason's comments come after he sarcastically thanked viewers for not voting for him after it was announced he was leaving the show.
He said: "I've loved it. Thank you to everyone who voted and thank you to everyone who didn't vote as well because I'm going to do my thing now and I'm going to meet my fans. I'm happy and I'm ready to go meet my fans."
Mason Noise blames X Factor exit on being ‘drugged up’
Mason Noise has blamed his exit from 'The X Factor' on being "drugged up".
The 22-year-old singer was voted out of the competition in a shock elimination on Saturday (21.11.15) and he's now claimed his rendition of Nick Jonas' 'Jealous' wasn't up to scratch because he'd been suffering with a sore throat.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "I've had really bad flu and swollen glands. I've had to go on voice rest. We've had to see how it goes. You just drug up and do what you can. All the way through I knew I had to just suck it up and perform.
"The doctors advised loads of painkillers and Ibuprofen and lots of sleep."
Mason's comments come after he sarcastically thanked viewers for not voting for him after it was announced he was leaving the show.
He said: "I've loved it. Thank you to everyone who voted and thank you to everyone who didn't vote as well because I'm going to do my thing now and I'm going to meet my fans. I'm happy and I'm ready to go meet my fans."
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Christopher Biggins has slammed plans for a 'Porridge' remake.
The 66-year-old actor has spoken out against the BBC's decision to bring back the classic prison sitcom, in which he played inmate Lukewarm, almost 40 years after it came to an end.
He said: "I wish they would leave these things alone.
"I wish they would go and find new ideas."
'Porridge' was a massive hit in the 70s and became a British classic because of Ronnie Barker's hilarious portrayal of inmate Norman 'Fletch' Fletcher.
And although original writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais have agreed to write a new pilot in which Fletch's grandson will be jailed for computer hacking, Biggins isn't keen on the idea.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "It's a great shame. It could be a risk... who knows?"
However, despite being worried a remake could ruin the legacy left behind by the comedy - which also starred Richard Beckinsale and Sam Kelly - Christopher has fond memories of his time on the show.
He added: "I've done very well from it, absolutely. I loved working on it. 'Porridge' was just a brilliant show."
Christopher Biggins: Porridge remake a ‘risk’
Christopher Biggins has slammed plans for a 'Porridge' remake.
The 66-year-old actor has spoken out against the BBC's decision to bring back the classic prison sitcom, in which he played inmate Lukewarm, almost 40 years after it came to an end.
He said: "I wish they would leave these things alone.
"I wish they would go and find new ideas."
'Porridge' was a massive hit in the 70s and became a British classic because of Ronnie Barker's hilarious portrayal of inmate Norman 'Fletch' Fletcher.
And although original writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais have agreed to write a new pilot in which Fletch's grandson will be jailed for computer hacking, Biggins isn't keen on the idea.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "It's a great shame. It could be a risk... who knows?"
However, despite being worried a remake could ruin the legacy left behind by the comedy - which also starred Richard Beckinsale and Sam Kelly - Christopher has fond memories of his time on the show.
He added: "I've done very well from it, absolutely. I loved working on it. 'Porridge' was just a brilliant show."
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'The Apprentice's Scott Saunders and Brett Butler-Smythe had to be "pulled apart" by other candidates during a "heated" row.
The two hopefuls - who are competing for a £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar on the BBC One show - are reported to have "completely lost it" with one another during an incident at the contestants' house before Scott was seen falsely accusing Brett of threatening to "smash his face in" during last week's episode.
A source said: "The fight between Scott and Brett was really full on, and it seemed to come out of nowhere.
"It actually started over the remote control.
"Scott and Brett were arguing about who got to watch what they wanted and then suddenly they were both screaming at each other.
"Then Scott taunted, 'If you want the remote, come and get it' -- and they both completely lost it.
"Scott started kicking off. It got heated very quickly and escalated to where both of them were swearing at each other."
The other remaining contestants - who include Joseph Valente, Richard Woods and Gary Poulton - are then said to have put a stop to the disagreement.
The insider added to The Sun newspaper: "That's when the other candidates stepped in and pulled the two of them apart. Things had got out of control and they didn't want anyone getting hurt."
However, Scott has since rubbished claims it was a serious fight.
He said: "This was a tiff between two mates, and it was all over in seconds. Myself and Brett are very good friends."
Scott and Brett are not the first candidates on this year's show to have clashed as Selina Waterman-Smith and Charleine Wain were previously said to have been separated by producers following a bust up outside the boardroom.
The Apprentice’s Scott Saunders and Brett Butler-Smythe in ‘heated’ row
'The Apprentice's Scott Saunders and Brett Butler-Smythe had to be "pulled apart" by other candidates during a "heated" row.
The two hopefuls - who are competing for a £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar on the BBC One show - are reported to have "completely lost it" with one another during an incident at the contestants' house before Scott was seen falsely accusing Brett of threatening to "smash his face in" during last week's episode.
A source said: "The fight between Scott and Brett was really full on, and it seemed to come out of nowhere.
"It actually started over the remote control.
"Scott and Brett were arguing about who got to watch what they wanted and then suddenly they were both screaming at each other.
"Then Scott taunted, 'If you want the remote, come and get it' -- and they both completely lost it.
"Scott started kicking off. It got heated very quickly and escalated to where both of them were swearing at each other."
The other remaining contestants - who include Joseph Valente, Richard Woods and Gary Poulton - are then said to have put a stop to the disagreement.
The insider added to The Sun newspaper: "That's when the other candidates stepped in and pulled the two of them apart. Things had got out of control and they didn't want anyone getting hurt."
However, Scott has since rubbished claims it was a serious fight.
He said: "This was a tiff between two mates, and it was all over in seconds. Myself and Brett are very good friends."
Scott and Brett are not the first candidates on this year's show to have clashed as Selina Waterman-Smith and Charleine Wain were previously said to have been separated by producers following a bust up outside the boardroom.
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Eileen Derbyshire is taking leave from 'Coronation Street'.
The 84-year-old actress - who has played the ITV soap's longest running female character, Emily Bishop, since 1961 - is reportedly set to take six months away from the show.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Eileen asked for a few months off from filming and she is due to leave early in the New Year.
"She is obviously a big loss to the show, even if it really is temporary, because she's one of the most recognisable characters on the cobbles. And so many other popular cast members are heading for the door."
It is thought Eileen's absence will see her character Emily take a trip to South America to visit her nephew Spider.
Meanwhile, Eileen is not the first star who is taking a break from the ITV show.
Whilst David Neilson (Roy Cropper) and Brooke Vincent (Sophie Webster) are rumoured to be taking a few months off to star in theatre shows, the soap has confirmed Alison King - who plays Carla Connor - will be taking a "sabbatical" next year because of "creative reasons".
A spokesperson said at the time: "Alison King has indicated to producers she would like to take a sabbatical from the show for creative reasons at some point in 2016.
"She wishes to try her hand at other projects before returning to the part of Carla Connor, a role she has enjoyed playing for nine years. Before Ali takes her break Carla has much more drama to come."
Eileen Derbyshire leaving Coronation Street?
Eileen Derbyshire is taking leave from 'Coronation Street'.
The 84-year-old actress - who has played the ITV soap's longest running female character, Emily Bishop, since 1961 - is reportedly set to take six months away from the show.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Eileen asked for a few months off from filming and she is due to leave early in the New Year.
"She is obviously a big loss to the show, even if it really is temporary, because she's one of the most recognisable characters on the cobbles. And so many other popular cast members are heading for the door."
It is thought Eileen's absence will see her character Emily take a trip to South America to visit her nephew Spider.
Meanwhile, Eileen is not the first star who is taking a break from the ITV show.
Whilst David Neilson (Roy Cropper) and Brooke Vincent (Sophie Webster) are rumoured to be taking a few months off to star in theatre shows, the soap has confirmed Alison King - who plays Carla Connor - will be taking a "sabbatical" next year because of "creative reasons".
A spokesperson said at the time: "Alison King has indicated to producers she would like to take a sabbatical from the show for creative reasons at some point in 2016.
"She wishes to try her hand at other projects before returning to the part of Carla Connor, a role she has enjoyed playing for nine years. Before Ali takes her break Carla has much more drama to come."
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Louis Walsh would never do 'Strictly Come Dancing.'
The former 'X Factor' judge has admitted he's open to taking part in various other shows but would never sign up to the BBC One Ballroom and Latin programme, regardless of the money offered, because he's awful at moving to rhythm.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I would never do 'Strictly Come Dancing.' I can't dance.
"You have to be really good. There's no hiding on 'Strictly', you have to be really good. Those judges are tough, they're cruel but they know what they're talking about. It's a very feel-good show, it's a family show."
And, despite being dropped from the judging panel on 'The X Factor' and replaced by DJ Nick Grimshaw earlier this year following 11 years on the programme, Louis is adamant he would never do a rival show because he wouldn't want to ruin his relationship with big boss Simon Cowell.
However, the 63-year-old music manager is concerned the producer, 56, has "messed" around with the 'X Factor' too much this series and will begin to lose viewers as a result.
He said: "I talk to him all the time but I think he's messed with the show too much."
Meanwhile, Louis has just launched Sony BRAVIA with built-in YouView, which allows consumers more access to on-demand content than ever before.
Louis Walsh would never do Strictly Come Dancing
Louis Walsh would never do 'Strictly Come Dancing.'
The former 'X Factor' judge has admitted he's open to taking part in various other shows but would never sign up to the BBC One Ballroom and Latin programme, regardless of the money offered, because he's awful at moving to rhythm.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I would never do 'Strictly Come Dancing.' I can't dance.
"You have to be really good. There's no hiding on 'Strictly', you have to be really good. Those judges are tough, they're cruel but they know what they're talking about. It's a very feel-good show, it's a family show."
And, despite being dropped from the judging panel on 'The X Factor' and replaced by DJ Nick Grimshaw earlier this year following 11 years on the programme, Louis is adamant he would never do a rival show because he wouldn't want to ruin his relationship with big boss Simon Cowell.
However, the 63-year-old music manager is concerned the producer, 56, has "messed" around with the 'X Factor' too much this series and will begin to lose viewers as a result.
He said: "I talk to him all the time but I think he's messed with the show too much."
Meanwhile, Louis has just launched Sony BRAVIA with built-in YouView, which allows consumers more access to on-demand content than ever before.
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Simon Cowell gives Caroline Flack "constructive criticism" on her presenting skills after each 'X Factor' show.
The 36-year-old host - who co-presents the ITV talent programme alongside Olly Murs - has admitted the big boss, 56, gives her little tips and pointers on how she can improve.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said of Simon: "He's great. I've worked with him before but I've never worked directly with him before and he's really constructive and instead of just 'Yep well done.'
"He literally tells you, 'This was good, this was good, maybe you could work on this.' And I love that.
"He's great and he's funny and he takes the mick out of me the whole time. I love him. He's really really cool."
Despite getting feedback from Simon week-in week-out, the blonde beauty has found this series, the first time she has presented the primetime programme, to be quite "full on."
She explained: "There's no time for a break. It's like once you're in, you're in it, and we're in it until the final and there's no down time but I love that though.
"I love being immersed in something like all consuming."
However, Caroline - who previously fronted the 'Xtra Factor' - still can't get her head around the live shows.
She added: "It's like the best and worst feeling all combined into one. It's the most nervous you've ever been and it's also the most excited you've ever been and you put them two feelings together and it's like terrifying!"
Simon Cowell gives Caroline Flack ‘constructive criticism’
Simon Cowell gives Caroline Flack "constructive criticism" on her presenting skills after each 'X Factor' show.
The 36-year-old host - who co-presents the ITV talent programme alongside Olly Murs - has admitted the big boss, 56, gives her little tips and pointers on how she can improve.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said of Simon: "He's great. I've worked with him before but I've never worked directly with him before and he's really constructive and instead of just 'Yep well done.'
"He literally tells you, 'This was good, this was good, maybe you could work on this.' And I love that.
"He's great and he's funny and he takes the mick out of me the whole time. I love him. He's really really cool."
Despite getting feedback from Simon week-in week-out, the blonde beauty has found this series, the first time she has presented the primetime programme, to be quite "full on."
She explained: "There's no time for a break. It's like once you're in, you're in it, and we're in it until the final and there's no down time but I love that though.
"I love being immersed in something like all consuming."
However, Caroline - who previously fronted the 'Xtra Factor' - still can't get her head around the live shows.
She added: "It's like the best and worst feeling all combined into one. It's the most nervous you've ever been and it's also the most excited you've ever been and you put them two feelings together and it's like terrifying!"
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Tony Hadley was accused of living in the past by Vicky Pattison on tonight's episode (22.11.15) of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here'.
The 'Gold' hitmaker suggested to his fellow campmates that two women should replace Duncan Bannatyne as the person in charge of the laundry.
Brian told his fellow celebrities: "I'm sick of having no clothes and waiting for someone to do them. Duncan was terrible at it. Our clothes were returned covered in leaves and smelling like cockroaches and vomit."
To which Duncan joked back: "I hate washing, no pleasing these people."
However, Tony angered the 'Geordie Shore' star when he claimed two women would be "much better" at the tasks than the 'Dragons' Den' star.
He said: "Duncan is not a bloke you can imagine down the creek doing the washing. If I'm honest, and I'm not being funny but two ladies would be much better than Duncan."
With Vicky later commenting: "So Tony has announced that women are better at laundry and doing the washing than men are - right UK, there's me thinking I'm in the jungle, not some time machine!"
Elsewhere in the episode, Vicky and fellow reality star Ferne McCann gave their best shot at the Bushtucker trial, Horror Flying Circus, earning six meals for camp.
Tony Hadley accused of living in the past
Tony Hadley was accused of living in the past by Vicky Pattison on tonight's episode (22.11.15) of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here'.
The 'Gold' hitmaker suggested to his fellow campmates that two women should replace Duncan Bannatyne as the person in charge of the laundry.
Brian told his fellow celebrities: "I'm sick of having no clothes and waiting for someone to do them. Duncan was terrible at it. Our clothes were returned covered in leaves and smelling like cockroaches and vomit."
To which Duncan joked back: "I hate washing, no pleasing these people."
However, Tony angered the 'Geordie Shore' star when he claimed two women would be "much better" at the tasks than the 'Dragons' Den' star.
He said: "Duncan is not a bloke you can imagine down the creek doing the washing. If I'm honest, and I'm not being funny but two ladies would be much better than Duncan."
With Vicky later commenting: "So Tony has announced that women are better at laundry and doing the washing than men are - right UK, there's me thinking I'm in the jungle, not some time machine!"
Elsewhere in the episode, Vicky and fellow reality star Ferne McCann gave their best shot at the Bushtucker trial, Horror Flying Circus, earning six meals for camp.
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Anton Stephans has left the 'X Factor.
The 45-year-old hopeful was voted off the ITV show tonight (22.11.15) after judges Nick Grimshaw, Rita Ora and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini chose to save rival Ché Chesterman.
Speaking after the result was announced, he said: "I just wanna thank everyone at home who has voted. Thank you ladies [Cheryl and Rita]. Thank you also Nick and of course, to my mentor, thank you. I've had the time of my life; this is the most wonderful experience.
"Lots of people say, 'You're going to see me again.' But I'm sure you guys will. See you all soon and thank you."
Anton's departure means mentor Simon Cowell is now left with no acts on the show.
Meanwhile, it is the second eviction of the weekend after hopeful Mason Noise was sent home on last night's (21.11.15) show.
Speaking after his exit, he said: "I've loved it. Thank you to everyone who voted and thank you to everyone who didn't vote as well because I'm going to do my thing now and I'm going to meet my fans. I'm happy and I'm ready to go meet my fans."
Whilst Nick added: "Mason is such a joy to work with and I'm gutted that he's going because I won't get to work with him every day. He's such a great visionary and has so many good ideas."
Anton Stephans leaves X Factor
Anton Stephans has left the 'X Factor.
The 45-year-old hopeful was voted off the ITV show tonight (22.11.15) after judges Nick Grimshaw, Rita Ora and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini chose to save rival Ché Chesterman.
Speaking after the result was announced, he said: "I just wanna thank everyone at home who has voted. Thank you ladies [Cheryl and Rita]. Thank you also Nick and of course, to my mentor, thank you. I've had the time of my life; this is the most wonderful experience.
"Lots of people say, 'You're going to see me again.' But I'm sure you guys will. See you all soon and thank you."
Anton's departure means mentor Simon Cowell is now left with no acts on the show.
Meanwhile, it is the second eviction of the weekend after hopeful Mason Noise was sent home on last night's (21.11.15) show.
Speaking after his exit, he said: "I've loved it. Thank you to everyone who voted and thank you to everyone who didn't vote as well because I'm going to do my thing now and I'm going to meet my fans. I'm happy and I'm ready to go meet my fans."
Whilst Nick added: "Mason is such a joy to work with and I'm gutted that he's going because I won't get to work with him every day. He's such a great visionary and has so many good ideas."