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Jake Quickenden is up for competing on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 27-year-old heartthrob shot to fame on 'The X Factor' in 2014 and then went from the talent show straight into the jungle on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' on which he finished as runner-up to Carl Fogarty.
As Jake - who is in a relationship with Carl's daughter Danielle - has an unquestionable reality TV pedigree he has now started to think about his next challenge and thinks he would do well on the ballroom of the BBC programme.
He said: "There was speculation around me doing 'Big Brother', but that isn't the case. I'd love to do more TV and presenting. I'm keen to do 'Strictly...' too."
Jake has been watching and enjoying the current series of 'The X Factor' and thinks this year's crop of singers are really good.
The hunk will forever be grateful to the show and boss Simon Cowell for giving him a showbiz career.
Jake - speaking in his role as an ambassador for Holland and Barrett's (www.hollandandbarrett.com) sports nutrition range - said: "'X Factor' really did contribute to making my hopes and dreams come true. This year has been good, I've actually been blogging on the series. I think there is some great talent on the show ... Simon Cowell is incredible at what he does; he is undoubtedly one of the wisest men in showbiz."
Jake Quickenden wants to dance on Strictly Come Dancing
Jake Quickenden is up for competing on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 27-year-old heartthrob shot to fame on 'The X Factor' in 2014 and then went from the talent show straight into the jungle on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' on which he finished as runner-up to Carl Fogarty.
As Jake - who is in a relationship with Carl's daughter Danielle - has an unquestionable reality TV pedigree he has now started to think about his next challenge and thinks he would do well on the ballroom of the BBC programme.
He said: "There was speculation around me doing 'Big Brother', but that isn't the case. I'd love to do more TV and presenting. I'm keen to do 'Strictly...' too."
Jake has been watching and enjoying the current series of 'The X Factor' and thinks this year's crop of singers are really good.
The hunk will forever be grateful to the show and boss Simon Cowell for giving him a showbiz career.
Jake - speaking in his role as an ambassador for Holland and Barrett's (www.hollandandbarrett.com) sports nutrition range - said: "'X Factor' really did contribute to making my hopes and dreams come true. This year has been good, I've actually been blogging on the series. I think there is some great talent on the show ... Simon Cowell is incredible at what he does; he is undoubtedly one of the wisest men in showbiz."
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Holly Willoughby was terrified of getting food in her teeth when she met the Duchess of Cambridge.
The 34-year-old TV presenter has been a long-time admirer of Catherine - the wife of Prince William - and got to sit with her at the Fostering Excellence Awards in London on Tuesday (17.11.15).
Holly admits she was nervous about getting to speak with Catherine - previously known as Kate Middleton - but was most worried about nibbling on a sandwich and being left with unsightly food between her gnashers in front of her.
Discussing her meeting with the royal on 'This Morning' with her co-host Phillip Schofield, Holly revealed: "It was very exciting, I was presenting the annual Fostering Excellence Awards. It was a really lovely night, I met incredible people, and yes, the Duchess of Cambridge was there, we had a bit of tea! She spent a very long time going around every table talking to people ... I got a bit nervous and kept talking! And do you know what I was talking about? This is so me! There was a plate of sandwiches in front of us and nobody wanted to eat as they were all too nervous to eat before she came over, so I said, 'When are we allowed to start eating, we are really scared we're going to get cress in our teeth ... I've only just remembered that!"
Before they chatted, Holly was concerned her meeting with her idol would disappoint - but she need not have worried because Catherine, 33, was "amazing".
She added: "You know I always speak about her an awful lot, I'm a huge fan of hers - and my mum was with me - and she was just so amazing. I know they always say don't meet the people you hold up high, but I have to say, she didn't disappoint."
Holly Willoughby’s food fear in front of Duchess Catherine
Holly Willoughby was terrified of getting food in her teeth when she met the Duchess of Cambridge.
The 34-year-old TV presenter has been a long-time admirer of Catherine - the wife of Prince William - and got to sit with her at the Fostering Excellence Awards in London on Tuesday (17.11.15).
Holly admits she was nervous about getting to speak with Catherine - previously known as Kate Middleton - but was most worried about nibbling on a sandwich and being left with unsightly food between her gnashers in front of her.
Discussing her meeting with the royal on 'This Morning' with her co-host Phillip Schofield, Holly revealed: "It was very exciting, I was presenting the annual Fostering Excellence Awards. It was a really lovely night, I met incredible people, and yes, the Duchess of Cambridge was there, we had a bit of tea! She spent a very long time going around every table talking to people ... I got a bit nervous and kept talking! And do you know what I was talking about? This is so me! There was a plate of sandwiches in front of us and nobody wanted to eat as they were all too nervous to eat before she came over, so I said, 'When are we allowed to start eating, we are really scared we're going to get cress in our teeth ... I've only just remembered that!"
Before they chatted, Holly was concerned her meeting with her idol would disappoint - but she need not have worried because Catherine, 33, was "amazing".
She added: "You know I always speak about her an awful lot, I'm a huge fan of hers - and my mum was with me - and she was just so amazing. I know they always say don't meet the people you hold up high, but I have to say, she didn't disappoint."
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Sir Ian McKellen is backing George Shelley to win 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The 'Lord of the Rings' actor has revealed he's become good pals with George and his Union J bandmates since meeting a showbiz event and thinks the 22-year-old hunk could go as far as to be crowned King of the Jungle.
Speaking to Joe Swash and Laura Whitmore on spin-off show 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!', he shared: "I met Union J at the Pride of Britain awards about a year ago and I went to see them on stage and we've hooked up since."
Asked how he thinks George is getting on in the jungle, he added: "He's doing brilliantly. Of course he looks gorgeous but you know. George has inner strengths, mark my words - I think he'll go right to the end.
"He hugs everybody. He is stronger than he seems. He may seem a little weak but there is a man in there and he'll do well.
"As long as he's smiling, he'll be fine."
Meanwhile, the 76-year-old star ruled out ever appearing on the popular reality show himself.
He said: "I am not going into any jungle. If I did I'd have a pillow with me. I'd be no good because I'd have a pillow."
Sir Ian McKellen backing George Shelley on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
Sir Ian McKellen is backing George Shelley to win 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The 'Lord of the Rings' actor has revealed he's become good pals with George and his Union J bandmates since meeting a showbiz event and thinks the 22-year-old hunk could go as far as to be crowned King of the Jungle.
Speaking to Joe Swash and Laura Whitmore on spin-off show 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!', he shared: "I met Union J at the Pride of Britain awards about a year ago and I went to see them on stage and we've hooked up since."
Asked how he thinks George is getting on in the jungle, he added: "He's doing brilliantly. Of course he looks gorgeous but you know. George has inner strengths, mark my words - I think he'll go right to the end.
"He hugs everybody. He is stronger than he seems. He may seem a little weak but there is a man in there and he'll do well.
"As long as he's smiling, he'll be fine."
Meanwhile, the 76-year-old star ruled out ever appearing on the popular reality show himself.
He said: "I am not going into any jungle. If I did I'd have a pillow with me. I'd be no good because I'd have a pillow."
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Lydia Bright is flying to Australia to support Ferne McCann on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star has revealed she's jetting off Down Under ahead of her co-star's first appearance on the hit reality show this evening (18.11.15).
She wrote on Twitter: "Last morning in Budapest. Massage booked in the spa followed by brunch with the girls. Just what I need before a flight to Australia."
The blonde beauty added: "From Budapest to Dubai. Dubai to Singapore. Now one flight left until I reach Australia. Toooooo excited !!! (sic)."
Lydia, 25, recently confessed she couldn't wait to see Ferne, also 25, follow in the footsteps of former 'TOWIE' stars Mark Wright and Joey Essex by signing up to eat creepy crawlies in the Australian jungle.
She said previously: "I love 'I'm A Celebrity' and I'm so, so excited to watch this series and see everything unfold.
"Ferne is going to be insane in the jungle. We went to Machu Picchu together recently and literally nothing phased her.
"She would camp out in the rain and in the snow, our clothes would be drenched and we'd have to walk up hills for hours on end and she was fine with everything! She didn't struggle at all."
Meanwhile, former 'TOWIE' star Gemma Collins - who quit the jungle after just three days last year - has revealed she thinks Ferne will have her eye on former 'Dragon's Den' star Duncan Bannatyne, 66, rather than Union J hunk George Shelley, 22.
Speaking on spin-off show 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!', Gemma said: "I think she'll fancy Duncan Bannatyne, she likes a proper fella. It does help the fact that he's a millionaire."
Lydia Bright to support Ferne McCann in Australia
Lydia Bright is flying to Australia to support Ferne McCann on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star has revealed she's jetting off Down Under ahead of her co-star's first appearance on the hit reality show this evening (18.11.15).
She wrote on Twitter: "Last morning in Budapest. Massage booked in the spa followed by brunch with the girls. Just what I need before a flight to Australia."
The blonde beauty added: "From Budapest to Dubai. Dubai to Singapore. Now one flight left until I reach Australia. Toooooo excited !!! (sic)."
Lydia, 25, recently confessed she couldn't wait to see Ferne, also 25, follow in the footsteps of former 'TOWIE' stars Mark Wright and Joey Essex by signing up to eat creepy crawlies in the Australian jungle.
She said previously: "I love 'I'm A Celebrity' and I'm so, so excited to watch this series and see everything unfold.
"Ferne is going to be insane in the jungle. We went to Machu Picchu together recently and literally nothing phased her.
"She would camp out in the rain and in the snow, our clothes would be drenched and we'd have to walk up hills for hours on end and she was fine with everything! She didn't struggle at all."
Meanwhile, former 'TOWIE' star Gemma Collins - who quit the jungle after just three days last year - has revealed she thinks Ferne will have her eye on former 'Dragon's Den' star Duncan Bannatyne, 66, rather than Union J hunk George Shelley, 22.
Speaking on spin-off show 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!', Gemma said: "I think she'll fancy Duncan Bannatyne, she likes a proper fella. It does help the fact that he's a millionaire."
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Rhea Bailey has no regrets about swapping Los Angeles for 'Coronation Street'.
The 32-year-old actress - who stars as Kate Connor's lesbian fiancée Caz in the soap - has spent the past five years trying to establish herself in Hollywood, but ultimately landed a life-changing role when she was visiting her mum back in Leeds.
She shared: "I'd spent five years in LA and I'd come close to three life-changing acting jobs this year. But when they didn't land I felt I needed to take a break for the summer.
"I went to Bali for a month and on the way back to America I went via Leeds for my mum's 60th birthday.
"But then my agent got wind I was here and I got a call to audition for 'Corrie', so I put my flight back and went for it. "Then I got a second audition, so I moved my flight back again.
"Then I got the part and haven't been home to LA since - so I've probably lost my flight money!"
The whirlwind scenario has meant Rhea's belongings are still in Los Angeles, but she has no regrets over how things have panned out.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Corrie is so iconic it's the kind of show where you just drop whatever you're doing.
"Though it means I'm staying with my mum in Leeds and all my clothes and my car are in LA.
"All I have is a backpack with flip-flops and shorts. I can't wear that in November in Manchester!
"So I've been to Primark to buy lots of cheap stuff - and I'm currently wearing my mum's cardigan.
"But it's all been worth it and I'm seeing the adventure in it. It was huge fortune that I happened to be in the UK at that time and I'm absolutely made up."
Rhea Bailey happy to swap Los Angeles for Coronation Street
Rhea Bailey has no regrets about swapping Los Angeles for 'Coronation Street'.
The 32-year-old actress - who stars as Kate Connor's lesbian fiancée Caz in the soap - has spent the past five years trying to establish herself in Hollywood, but ultimately landed a life-changing role when she was visiting her mum back in Leeds.
She shared: "I'd spent five years in LA and I'd come close to three life-changing acting jobs this year. But when they didn't land I felt I needed to take a break for the summer.
"I went to Bali for a month and on the way back to America I went via Leeds for my mum's 60th birthday.
"But then my agent got wind I was here and I got a call to audition for 'Corrie', so I put my flight back and went for it. "Then I got a second audition, so I moved my flight back again.
"Then I got the part and haven't been home to LA since - so I've probably lost my flight money!"
The whirlwind scenario has meant Rhea's belongings are still in Los Angeles, but she has no regrets over how things have panned out.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Corrie is so iconic it's the kind of show where you just drop whatever you're doing.
"Though it means I'm staying with my mum in Leeds and all my clothes and my car are in LA.
"All I have is a backpack with flip-flops and shorts. I can't wear that in November in Manchester!
"So I've been to Primark to buy lots of cheap stuff - and I'm currently wearing my mum's cardigan.
"But it's all been worth it and I'm seeing the adventure in it. It was huge fortune that I happened to be in the UK at that time and I'm absolutely made up."
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David Tennant didn't hesitate to star in 'Jessica Jones' despite the failure of 'Gracepoint'.
The 44-year-old actor appears in a villainous role in Netflix's latest Marvel series and David has revealed he never thought twice about accepting the part, even though his appearances in the American crime drama failed to match expectations.
He said: "I didn't really think about it that way, perhaps I should, I don't really think about it that tactfully. I just bumble through from one job to the next, then something like this comes along and you just think 'what an amazing script.'
"It's a fantastic world, the Marvel world, it's such an exciting place to be at all, especially as I grew up reading these comic books, I though it was too good an opportunity to miss."
David plays the part of Kilgrave in the new series and has revealed the sinister villain's powers are mental rather than physical.
He told Metro newspaper: "It's more than powers of persuasion, he doesn't really have to do much persuading, he just has this ability that he can compel people to do whatever he wants them to.
"I can only imagine what a heady thing it would be to be capable of. I imagine it would slightly skew your moral compass, and it's fair to say his moral compass is relatively skewed.
"But yes, he doesn't even need to persuade, and that makes him such a terrifying creation."
David Tennant didn’t hesitate over Jessica Jones
David Tennant didn't hesitate to star in 'Jessica Jones' despite the failure of 'Gracepoint'.
The 44-year-old actor appears in a villainous role in Netflix's latest Marvel series and David has revealed he never thought twice about accepting the part, even though his appearances in the American crime drama failed to match expectations.
He said: "I didn't really think about it that way, perhaps I should, I don't really think about it that tactfully. I just bumble through from one job to the next, then something like this comes along and you just think 'what an amazing script.'
"It's a fantastic world, the Marvel world, it's such an exciting place to be at all, especially as I grew up reading these comic books, I though it was too good an opportunity to miss."
David plays the part of Kilgrave in the new series and has revealed the sinister villain's powers are mental rather than physical.
He told Metro newspaper: "It's more than powers of persuasion, he doesn't really have to do much persuading, he just has this ability that he can compel people to do whatever he wants them to.
"I can only imagine what a heady thing it would be to be capable of. I imagine it would slightly skew your moral compass, and it's fair to say his moral compass is relatively skewed.
"But yes, he doesn't even need to persuade, and that makes him such a terrifying creation."
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Sir Bruce Forsyth is expected to make a "speedy recovery" after undergoing keyhole surgery.
The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' host has returned home to rest after undergoing a successful operation on an abdominal aortic aneurysm last week.
His manager said: "The procedure was a complete success and while Sir Bruce needs to rest and recuperate, it is anticipated, given the minimally invasive nature of this operation, he will make a speedy recovery."
The 87-year-old presenter checked himself into hospital for the surgery last Thursday (12.11.15) after filming the 'Strictly' 'Children in Need' special.
His condition is reported to have been discovered during check ups he received after suffering a fall last month.
His manager told the BBC: "It is not in connected in any way with the fall itself from which Sir Bruce has made a full recovery - indeed, he recorded 'Strictly Come Dancing's Children in Need' special with Tess Daly, which aired last Friday."
And it's believed Sir Bruce will recover from his recent surgery in time to host 'Strictly's festive episode.
The BBC said: "We anticipate Bruce will still very much be a part of the 'Strictly Come Dancing' Christmas special."
Bruce stepped down as the main host of the celebrity dance contest in 2013 but continues to return for special episodes.
Sir Bruce Forsyth recovering from keyhole surgery
Sir Bruce Forsyth is expected to make a "speedy recovery" after undergoing keyhole surgery.
The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' host has returned home to rest after undergoing a successful operation on an abdominal aortic aneurysm last week.
His manager said: "The procedure was a complete success and while Sir Bruce needs to rest and recuperate, it is anticipated, given the minimally invasive nature of this operation, he will make a speedy recovery."
The 87-year-old presenter checked himself into hospital for the surgery last Thursday (12.11.15) after filming the 'Strictly' 'Children in Need' special.
His condition is reported to have been discovered during check ups he received after suffering a fall last month.
His manager told the BBC: "It is not in connected in any way with the fall itself from which Sir Bruce has made a full recovery - indeed, he recorded 'Strictly Come Dancing's Children in Need' special with Tess Daly, which aired last Friday."
And it's believed Sir Bruce will recover from his recent surgery in time to host 'Strictly's festive episode.
The BBC said: "We anticipate Bruce will still very much be a part of the 'Strictly Come Dancing' Christmas special."
Bruce stepped down as the main host of the celebrity dance contest in 2013 but continues to return for special episodes.
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Billie Faiers has banned her fiancé from appearing on 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 25-year-old reality TV beauty has told producers she won't let her partner Greg Shepherd, with whom she has 16-month-old daughter Nelly, star in the programme and believes that's the reason their relationship has lasted so long.
She said: "I think it's been helpful that Greg isn't in 'TOWIE'.
"The producers have always been interested in having him in the cast but I was like, 'No, it's not going to work'. And Greg wasn't interested."
And one of the reasons why Billie doesn't want Greg, whom she has been dating for over two years, on the show is her belief that it would make him more likely to cheat on her.
She explained to Closer magazine: "If he cheated, I don't think I could handle it - I'd show him the door.
"Greg and I have such an honest relationship and for me, trust is everything. I don't believe it when people say it's true love and then they cheat. That isn't true love... The ['TOWIE' boys] do personal appearances and there are lots of girls around. There is temptation and they give into it - the boys do cheat."
Billie Faiers wont let fiancé appear on The Only Way is Essex
Billie Faiers has banned her fiancé from appearing on 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 25-year-old reality TV beauty has told producers she won't let her partner Greg Shepherd, with whom she has 16-month-old daughter Nelly, star in the programme and believes that's the reason their relationship has lasted so long.
She said: "I think it's been helpful that Greg isn't in 'TOWIE'.
"The producers have always been interested in having him in the cast but I was like, 'No, it's not going to work'. And Greg wasn't interested."
And one of the reasons why Billie doesn't want Greg, whom she has been dating for over two years, on the show is her belief that it would make him more likely to cheat on her.
She explained to Closer magazine: "If he cheated, I don't think I could handle it - I'd show him the door.
"Greg and I have such an honest relationship and for me, trust is everything. I don't believe it when people say it's true love and then they cheat. That isn't true love... The ['TOWIE' boys] do personal appearances and there are lots of girls around. There is temptation and they give into it - the boys do cheat."
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Vicky Pattison thinks there is a "high chance" she'll fall in love on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out OF Here!'.
The former 'Geordie Shore' star is joining the show as a late entrant, and she's already thinking about finding romance in camp - but insists she won't be getting intimate on camera.
She said: "There's no way I'll get it on in the jungle. There's a high chance I might fall in love because IF all in love everywhere, nut there's no chance anything else will happen. I'll be sweating my t*ts off, won't have any make-up on, my hair will be scraped back and I'll probably have a cockroach in my knickers.
"I won't be thinking, 'I'd love to blam that kid's head in.' If you see me staring into space looking thoughtful, I'll probably be thinking about gin - not sex."
The 28-year-old brunette admitted she is already thinking ahead to her next career move and hopes her stint in the show will lead to a presenting role on the spin-off 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!'.
She said in her New! column: "I've never hidden the fact I want to be a TV presenter and I'd love to do something like 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!' in the future.
"Joe Swash does so well on the show and it's nice to have a host who's been through the process. It's like Cheryl on 'The X Factor' - she can empathise with the contestants.
"Going into something like that would be fantastic, but it's so far off. All I'm thinking about is the next few weeks."
Vicky Pattison thinks there’s a ‘high chance’ she’ll fall in love on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Vicky Pattison thinks there is a "high chance" she'll fall in love on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out OF Here!'.
The former 'Geordie Shore' star is joining the show as a late entrant, and she's already thinking about finding romance in camp - but insists she won't be getting intimate on camera.
She said: "There's no way I'll get it on in the jungle. There's a high chance I might fall in love because IF all in love everywhere, nut there's no chance anything else will happen. I'll be sweating my t*ts off, won't have any make-up on, my hair will be scraped back and I'll probably have a cockroach in my knickers.
"I won't be thinking, 'I'd love to blam that kid's head in.' If you see me staring into space looking thoughtful, I'll probably be thinking about gin - not sex."
The 28-year-old brunette admitted she is already thinking ahead to her next career move and hopes her stint in the show will lead to a presenting role on the spin-off 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!'.
She said in her New! column: "I've never hidden the fact I want to be a TV presenter and I'd love to do something like 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!' in the future.
"Joe Swash does so well on the show and it's nice to have a host who's been through the process. It's like Cheryl on 'The X Factor' - she can empathise with the contestants.
"Going into something like that would be fantastic, but it's so far off. All I'm thinking about is the next few weeks."
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