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Peter Capaldi hints Maisie Williams could be new Doctor Who companion


Peter Capaldi has hinted Maisie Williams could be Doctor Who's new companion.
The sci-fi star's current assistant Clara Oswald, played by Jenna Coleman, will leave the role during the current series and now the 'Game of Thrones' star, who recently appeared as Ashildr in the programme, is expected to replace her.
Refusing to confirm or deny whether she will take the role when asked whether she would be his next companion, Peter Capaldi said: "I can't answer questions like that but Maisie is fantastic, she's been in 'Game of Thrones' since she was 12 and is very assured.
"I was doing a shot with her and when they called 'action' she slightly pulled me back. When I asked her what she was doing she said, 'You were in my light.' But she is lovely."
The 18-year-old actress is best known for playing Arya Stark in 'Game of Thrones' and will make another appearance in Saturday's (21.11.15) episode of 'Doctor Who' in which Peter - who has played the Doctor since 2014 - hinted Clara will be leaving.
Speaking on 'The Graham Norton Show' - which airs tonight (20.11.15) on BBC One at 10.40pm - about the next episode, he revealed: "It's a sad one, gripping and very strange. And it's the end of the line for Clara Oswald played by Jenna Coleman who's been my companion for the last two years.
"It's the end of her story. I don't want to go into the details of it, but it's sad.
"Sometimes people can't come back. Sometimes things happen that they can't come back from."

Danny Dyer freezing his sperm to save Cockneys


Danny Dyer wants to freeze his sperm to ensure Cockneys don't become endangered.
The 'EastEnders' actor - who is famous for playing hard men and using Cockney rhyming slang - has confessed he's worried that here aren't many true east Londoners left.
He said: "It is a dying breed, my old man's generation.
"But the world changes. I don't know what we're going to do with a lack of Cockneys."
However, the 38-year-old star from Canning Town has a come up with a not so cunning plan.
Speaking on 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man', he said he will put his potential Cockney progenies "in a cup and freeze it".
And while he's desperate to keep his father's working class traditions alive, Danny's confessed he thinks of himself as middle class now because he uses scented toilet roll.
He explained: "I have earned a few quid, my kid is at private school and my missus has bought toilet roll that smells of cinnamon.
"So I am walking around with my a**e smelling of cinnamon. That's middle class isn't it?"
Meanwhile, the 'Football Factory' actor has also launched a campaign to become the first working class James Bond.
He told Absolute Radio: "I've put feelers out and it might be laughable for some people but ... Bond!
"I want to have a bang on the Bond, mate. I'd love to do the Bond. Bring something different to the Bond, you know what I mean?
"Bit of charisma. A working class Bond."

Georgia May Foote confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing tour


Georgia May Foote, Ainsley Harriott and Anita Rani have been confirmed for the 2016 'Strictly Come Dancing' tour.
The former 'Coronation Street' actress, the TV chef and the 'Countryfile' presenter - who are all contestants on the current series of the celebrity dance contest - have all signed up to take part in the tour.
Georgia - who is one of the favourites to win the show - said: "I am SO excited to be part of the 'Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour'. I've made some great friends on the TV show so I'm delighted to have the chance to perform with them again as we travel across the UK. I can't wait for January!"
Georgia, Ainsley and Anita will join Frankie Bridge - who was unable to take part last year because of morning sickness - host Mel Giedroyc and judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli for the 30 date live tour.
They will also be reunited with more celebrities from the current series as well as the professional dancers.
Ainsley - who was the fourth star to be voted off the show this year - said: "I loved my time on the TV series and am now really looking forward to getting out on the road; it's going to be so exciting to feel the reaction when we step out on to those arena dance floors with all the other celebrity dancers and their professional partners. I've been known to do a bit of dancing around the kitchen and I'm now thrilled to have the chance to dance in front of enormous audiences across the country."
Anita - who is partnered with new dancer Gleb Savchenko -added: "I've thrown myself into 'Strictly' and can't believe how much I'm enjoying learning to dance. I'm over the moon to be able to carry on the glittery experience and join the tour. For a Yorkshire lass what better place to visit than my old uni town of Leeds. I hope everyone comes down for a northern knees up!"
Tickets for the 'Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour' 2016 are on sale now.

The full dates are as follows:

January 22-24 - Birmingham: The Barclaycard Arena
January 26-27 - Sheffield Arena
January 28-29 - Leeds: First Direct Arena
January 30-31 - Manchester Arena
February 2 - Liverpool: Echo Arena
February 3-4 - Newcastle: Metro Radio Arena
February 5-7 - Glasgow: The SSE Hydro
February 9-10 - Nottingham: Capital FM Arena
February 11-12 - London: The SSE Arena, Wembley
February 13-14 - London: The O2

Heatwave to hit I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! camp


A heatwave is set to hit the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' camp.
The reality show's bosses have reportedly put medical staff on red alert to make sure the celebrity contestants don't suffer heatstroke with temperatures of over 40 degrees predicted for some areas of Australia today (20.11.15).
The heatwave could be especially dangerous for 'Most Haunted' presenter Yvette Fielding who has a skin condition known as vitiligo and once got third degree burns in cloudy sunshine in Somerset.
A source told Mirror Online: "Medics are on extra alert because of this extreme hot weather, Yvette is at real risk with her skin if she doesn't look after herself.
"All the contestants need to keep hydrated and re-applying sunscreen. This weather is dangerous and even Aussies won't be out in the midday sun."
In addition to crew being on hand to provide Yvette with plenty of factor 50 sunscreen, they will also be keeping a close eye on older campmate Lady Colin Campbell, 66.
'I'm A Celeb' bosses are expected to give the celebrities a relatively easy day due to the conditions.
However, an insider said the humid conditions will make the camp "unbearable" and could lead to frustration and rows in camp as people try to cool off.
Meanwhile, last night's (19.11.15) episode saw new celebrities Vicky Pattison and Ferne McCann ditch Spencer to join the others at Croc Creek before sending Jorgie Porter and Brian Freedman to join him at Snake Rock.


Louis Walsh will only make X Factor return for large sum


Louis Walsh will only return to the 'X Factor' judging panel if Simon Cowell offers him a lot of money.
The 63-year-old music manager hasn't ruled out a return to the programme after he was dropped earlier this year and replaced with Nick Grimshaw, but he doesn't think the 56-year-old show boss will be able to "afford him" next year.
Asked if he would return to the talent show for the next series, he told BANG Showbiz: "If Simon can afford me. I would only go back if it was going to be fun. I've had 11 great years, I wouldn't want to go back unless it was going to be fun.
"But Simon knows what he's doing. And he's very competitive so he'll want to come back and have the best show on TV. He always wants to be number one."
And Louis, who sat on the judging panel for 11 years, believes viewers are starting to miss him but he thinks new judge Rita Ora, 24, is doing a fantastic job.
He explained: "The panel isn't as good as other years. They're not as good without me. I think Rita is great, she's really fun and she always looks amazing."
Meanwhile, Louis has just launched Sony BRAVIA with built-in YouView, which allows consumers more access to on-demand content than ever before.

Sarah-Jane Crawford is on alcohol ban


Sarah-Jane Crawford is on an alcohol ban.
The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter has ditched the booze and switched up her diet by eliminating all animal products in a bid to get her "act" together and improve her career.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I'm trying to give up alcohol all together. It's been a really interesting year. I've cut my hair short, I've given up dairy, I've given up alcohol. I'm vegan now. I'm just trying to get my act together."
The 34-year-old beauty quit her daily BBC Radio 1Xtra show in August after seven years and has admitted it has given her a new refreshing outlook on life and the work she takes on.
She explained: "I'm just trying to get my body and mind right. I think it was quite brave of me to leave Radio 1Xtra, I could have easily just stayed there and done the radio show for however many years but I have all sorts of projects.
"I really need to be on my A game. I think partying, drinking and eating what you want is fine if you have a comfortable working environment because you know you can just drag yourself to work hungover, the money is still going to come in but I think when you're fully freelance, which is what I am now, you need to be on your A game."
Meanwhile, Sarah-Jane is gearing up to front the glitzy and glamorous 'Beyond the Red Carpet: British Fashion Awards' on November 24 at 8pm on E!

Danny Dyer uses scented toilet paper


Danny Dyer thinks he's middle-class because he uses scented toilet paper.
The 'EastEnders' star, who is known for his thick cockney accent, believes he's managed to creep up into the upper- class section of the infrastructure because he now wipes his backside with sweet-smelling tissue.
Speaking on BBC Radio 1, he said: "I'm a working boy... I'm posh and I'm middle cass as well because of where I live, my kids all go to private school and I've got scented toilet paper. It's cinnamon. That's middle-class, isn't it?"
However, the 38-year-old actor can't believe his fiancee Joanne, with whom he has children Dani, 19, Sunnie, seven and Arty, two, spends £10 on a single roll of toilet paper.
He added: "My missus buys toilet paper that's about a tenner a pop and I thought, 'Surely we're middle-class now.' That belongs to middle-class."
Despite claiming he's now gone up in the world, Danny - who is known for playing loveable landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap - still feels the need to defend the working-class.
The handsome star took a swipe at TV host Jeremy Kyle, known for tackling controversial topics on television, for making money at other people's expense.
He explained: "It's not necessarily him as a man, it's his show. I just can't stand the geezer...Which is probably a bit strong considering I've never met him. [He] makes entertainment out of their despair."
And Danny certainly won't be able to hold his tongue if he were to bump into the chat show host in the street and has admitted he'd probably feel the urge to "choke him."
He added: "If he swings a right-hander at me we'll see what happens. I'll just choke him."

Louis Walsh thinks he’d get voted for trials on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!


Louis Walsh believes the public would vote him to do all the nasty trials if he joined 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
The 63-year-old music manager was being lined up to take part in the current series of the ITV show but it fell through at the last minute and he's somewhat pleased because he's convinced he would have been targeted by the viewers.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I couldn't eat the creepy crawlies. I think they give you rice, they'd have to give me something. I'm sure I'd be nominated for the trials, so I'd have to do them.
"Making a tw*t out f yourself for the votes and stuff, it's horrible, I hate all that stuff. I don't like heights, I don't like spiders, I don't like creepy crawlies. And I hate snakes."
However, the thought of sharing his bed with some of world's most deadliest animals hasn't put him off considering joining next year's line-up.
He explained: "I'll keep the door open for next year. I told the producers I might do it next year. I've never been to Australia."
Meanwhile, Louis recently revealed he was all-set to be dumped in the Australian jungle this time around until his former 'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell told him not to go through with it.
He said: "I was nearly going to do it at one stage and Simon Cowell advised me not to do it ... I think he thought it would affect my credibility as a manager because I don't want to be a celebrity."
And, although he's not fighting to become King of the Jungle at the moment, he's been glued to the TV screen every night watching his fellow celebrities battle it out.
He said: "I love watching TV late at night to unwind. I love my Sony BRAVIA, because I can watch at any time with catch up now on its YouView service."
Louis Walsh launches Sony BRAVIA with built-in YouView which allows consumers more access to on-demand content than ever before.

Gemma Collins: Ferne McCann and Vicky Pattinson may have fall out


Gemma Collins thinks Ferne McCann will confront Vicky Pattinson over her alleged romance with Charlie Sims on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here'.
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star previously claimed her 23-year-old ex-boyfriend enjoyed a romance with the 'Geordie Shore' star and former campmate Gemma believes the pair may come to verbal blows about the allegations.
Speaking on spin-off show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here Now', she shared: "When Ferne gets a little bit bored she's gonna want to know what happened between Vicky and Charlie.
"Apparently Vicky and Charlie got it on behind Ferne's back - when the cameras are going she'll get going. Or she might just say forget it, it's in the past, let's move on."
However, Vicky previously insisted she's keen to put any "negativity" between the pair in the past.
Speaking before she jetted off to the Australian jungle, she said: "I feel as if Ferne's quite bitter and I don't want any negativity in the camp. I just feel like every time I see her on the telly she is whinging about something or having a go at someone.
"It's not that I am afraid of confrontation as I am sure you all know. I just don't want anything to put a downer on a really exciting new chapter. The last thing I want is to turn the jungle into some f***ing 'Mean Girls' episode."

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