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'Breaking Bad' actor Jonathan Banks gets "a kick out of" seeing himself on screen.
The 68-year-old actor - who is best known for playing hitman Mike Ehrmantraut in the hit series - has confessed he loves seeing his work come to life and can't understand actors who claim they don't like seeing themselves on screen.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I don't understand that. Yeah, I get a kick out of seeing myself. Sometimes I go, 'Oh I don't like that, I wish I'd done that differently', but no I love what I do."
Jonathan also admitted that despite being in the industry for over thirty years, he gets recognised more now than ever before thanks to 'Breaking Bad' and the prequel 'Better Call Saul'.
Asked if more people have started recognising him since he starred in the show, he said: "Oh I think so. I would be coy to say otherwise.
"I love it. I'm an unapologetic narcissist, what can I say?"
Meanwhile, Banks - who last week saw items from 'Breaking Bad' donated to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History - recently starred alongside 'Scrubs' actor John C. McGinley in 'Watercolor Postcards' and revealed it was the joy of playing an "old wise guy" that attracted him to the project.
He said: "My friend [the film's writer] Conrad Goode and John McGinley were doing it. They're dear friends and I love the role of the old wise guy and it was just a pleasure to do it. I wanted to do it. It was a pleasure to do, it was a pleasure to work with Conrad."
'Watercolor Postcards' is out now on DVD courtesy of Simply Media
Jonathan Banks gets ‘a kick out of’ seeing himself on screen
'Breaking Bad' actor Jonathan Banks gets "a kick out of" seeing himself on screen.
The 68-year-old actor - who is best known for playing hitman Mike Ehrmantraut in the hit series - has confessed he loves seeing his work come to life and can't understand actors who claim they don't like seeing themselves on screen.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I don't understand that. Yeah, I get a kick out of seeing myself. Sometimes I go, 'Oh I don't like that, I wish I'd done that differently', but no I love what I do."
Jonathan also admitted that despite being in the industry for over thirty years, he gets recognised more now than ever before thanks to 'Breaking Bad' and the prequel 'Better Call Saul'.
Asked if more people have started recognising him since he starred in the show, he said: "Oh I think so. I would be coy to say otherwise.
"I love it. I'm an unapologetic narcissist, what can I say?"
Meanwhile, Banks - who last week saw items from 'Breaking Bad' donated to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History - recently starred alongside 'Scrubs' actor John C. McGinley in 'Watercolor Postcards' and revealed it was the joy of playing an "old wise guy" that attracted him to the project.
He said: "My friend [the film's writer] Conrad Goode and John McGinley were doing it. They're dear friends and I love the role of the old wise guy and it was just a pleasure to do it. I wanted to do it. It was a pleasure to do, it was a pleasure to work with Conrad."
'Watercolor Postcards' is out now on DVD courtesy of Simply Media
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Bernie Clifton has auditioned for 'The Voice.'
The 79-year-old comedian - famous for riding a daft yellow ostrich called Oswald decades ago - is keen to carve out a successful singing career and has turned to the BBC One talent show to help him get his first foot in the door.
And the funnyman - who has already made it through six auditions - isn't the only one trying his luck as Tom Milner, 24 - who played Paul Langley in 'Waterloo Road' - is also on a mission to make it as a singer and impress judges will.i.am, Ricky Wilson, Paloma Faith and Boy George.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "The judges had no idea of the background to the pair but they are obviously known to millions of TV viewers.
"It was really brave of them to put themselves through all the auditions and make it through to the spinning chairs round.
"It shows they have something about them to get so far and the outcome will be gripping as viewers wait to see if they make it to the next round."
'The Voice' is set to return to television screens across the nation in January for its last series on BBC One after ITV - which airs rival show 'The X Factor' - poached it for 2017 in a deal worth an estimated £33 million.
And it's not just the broadcast channel set to change as Ricky, 37, announced the switch had encouraged him to pull the plug on his three-year-stint as a mentor.
He revealed: "This is my last one anyway. Yeah. I was going to bow out gracefully. I don't think ITV would want me. They would want to have a totally new show."
Bernie Clifton auditions for The Voice
Bernie Clifton has auditioned for 'The Voice.'
The 79-year-old comedian - famous for riding a daft yellow ostrich called Oswald decades ago - is keen to carve out a successful singing career and has turned to the BBC One talent show to help him get his first foot in the door.
And the funnyman - who has already made it through six auditions - isn't the only one trying his luck as Tom Milner, 24 - who played Paul Langley in 'Waterloo Road' - is also on a mission to make it as a singer and impress judges will.i.am, Ricky Wilson, Paloma Faith and Boy George.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "The judges had no idea of the background to the pair but they are obviously known to millions of TV viewers.
"It was really brave of them to put themselves through all the auditions and make it through to the spinning chairs round.
"It shows they have something about them to get so far and the outcome will be gripping as viewers wait to see if they make it to the next round."
'The Voice' is set to return to television screens across the nation in January for its last series on BBC One after ITV - which airs rival show 'The X Factor' - poached it for 2017 in a deal worth an estimated £33 million.
And it's not just the broadcast channel set to change as Ricky, 37, announced the switch had encouraged him to pull the plug on his three-year-stint as a mentor.
He revealed: "This is my last one anyway. Yeah. I was going to bow out gracefully. I don't think ITV would want me. They would want to have a totally new show."
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The 'X Factor's Lauren Murray was once admitted to a psychiatric unit following the death of her father.
The talented star, 25, has revealed losing her dad at the age of 11 left her in such a "bad state" that medical professionals had no choice but to section her to treat her mental disorder.
She said: "I've had counselling since I was eight but mum felt things were getting more serious so took me to the doctor who admitted me to hospital when I was 13. I stayed there for six weeks before being moved to a youth psychiatric unit."
Despite losing her dad 14 years ago, his death has left the brunette beauty with permanent scars and she now relies on anti-depressant medication to keep her balanced.
She explained: "I'm actually still on anti-depressants. People are shocked as I'm bubbly but it's something I'll have to deal with my whole life."
Lauren - who is competing on the ITV show under Rita Ora's girls category - is determined to make it as a successful singer for the benefit of her mother Debbie, 48.
Speaking of her mum, who is "borderline schizophrenic," she told OK! Magazine: "I'm doing this for my mum. I wanted to prove to everyone - but especially her - that no matter what happens in your life you can achieve things if you work hard."
X Factor’s Lauren Murray was admitted to psychiatric unit
The 'X Factor's Lauren Murray was once admitted to a psychiatric unit following the death of her father.
The talented star, 25, has revealed losing her dad at the age of 11 left her in such a "bad state" that medical professionals had no choice but to section her to treat her mental disorder.
She said: "I've had counselling since I was eight but mum felt things were getting more serious so took me to the doctor who admitted me to hospital when I was 13. I stayed there for six weeks before being moved to a youth psychiatric unit."
Despite losing her dad 14 years ago, his death has left the brunette beauty with permanent scars and she now relies on anti-depressant medication to keep her balanced.
She explained: "I'm actually still on anti-depressants. People are shocked as I'm bubbly but it's something I'll have to deal with my whole life."
Lauren - who is competing on the ITV show under Rita Ora's girls category - is determined to make it as a successful singer for the benefit of her mother Debbie, 48.
Speaking of her mum, who is "borderline schizophrenic," she told OK! Magazine: "I'm doing this for my mum. I wanted to prove to everyone - but especially her - that no matter what happens in your life you can achieve things if you work hard."
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Duncan Bannatyne is "actively trying" for a baby.
The former 'Dragons' Den' star, 66, may have only been dating his girlfriend Nigora Whitehorn, 36, who is 30 years his junior, for six months but he has admitted he's desperate to become a dad again and start a little brood with his lover.
Duncan, who already has seven children from his two previous marriages, said: "We're actively trying. [I do worry about being an old dad]. I don't want to be an old man with Nigora, let alone a child. I hope to live to be 100."
But, although they're keen to seal their bond with a baby, the couple aren't sure whether they want to walk down the aisle.
Duncan, who has been married twice before, explained: "We're still debating [whether to wed]. Part of me thinks, why change anything? But marriage is probably the next step."
Nigora added: "There's no rush. I'd just like it to happen naturally. Getting married would be for my parents anyway."
Meanwhile, the entrepreneur is currently battling it out in the Australian jungle on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' and he's confident he has a chance of taking the crown.
He said: "I think I can [win]. I'm just going to be myself."
Duncan Bannatyne ‘actively trying’ for baby
Duncan Bannatyne is "actively trying" for a baby.
The former 'Dragons' Den' star, 66, may have only been dating his girlfriend Nigora Whitehorn, 36, who is 30 years his junior, for six months but he has admitted he's desperate to become a dad again and start a little brood with his lover.
Duncan, who already has seven children from his two previous marriages, said: "We're actively trying. [I do worry about being an old dad]. I don't want to be an old man with Nigora, let alone a child. I hope to live to be 100."
But, although they're keen to seal their bond with a baby, the couple aren't sure whether they want to walk down the aisle.
Duncan, who has been married twice before, explained: "We're still debating [whether to wed]. Part of me thinks, why change anything? But marriage is probably the next step."
Nigora added: "There's no rush. I'd just like it to happen naturally. Getting married would be for my parents anyway."
Meanwhile, the entrepreneur is currently battling it out in the Australian jungle on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' and he's confident he has a chance of taking the crown.
He said: "I think I can [win]. I'm just going to be myself."
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'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes would have killed Lady Sybil in the same car crash as Matthew Crawley.
Lady Mary Crawley's husband Matthew (Dan Stevens) was tragically killed off in a car crash in the 2012 Christmas special but Julian has now confessed it could have been an even more emotional day if he'd known in advance that Dan was quitting.
He said: "It was tough really because Jessica [Brown Findlay - Lady Sybil] had said she was going to leave right from the beginning. She said, 'I'm doing three years, then I'm leaving.' So that was all worked out.
"But Dan only decided to leave when we were about to start filming, already written five episodes and cast them. I couldn't do more funerals, more memorials.
"If he'd decided right at the beginning, I probably would have killed them together in a car crash."
Instead, fans of the ITV period drama saw Lady Sybil die after suffering from pre-eclampsia following the birth of her and her husband Tom Branson's daughter.
Julian has also teased the upcoming 2015 Christmas special, which will also serve as the last ever episode of the much-loved show.
He told Radio Times.com: "The final series is about resolving the show in a way that I hope is emotionally satisfying."
Downton Abbey’s Lady Sybil and Matthew Crawley could’ve died together
'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes would have killed Lady Sybil in the same car crash as Matthew Crawley.
Lady Mary Crawley's husband Matthew (Dan Stevens) was tragically killed off in a car crash in the 2012 Christmas special but Julian has now confessed it could have been an even more emotional day if he'd known in advance that Dan was quitting.
He said: "It was tough really because Jessica [Brown Findlay - Lady Sybil] had said she was going to leave right from the beginning. She said, 'I'm doing three years, then I'm leaving.' So that was all worked out.
"But Dan only decided to leave when we were about to start filming, already written five episodes and cast them. I couldn't do more funerals, more memorials.
"If he'd decided right at the beginning, I probably would have killed them together in a car crash."
Instead, fans of the ITV period drama saw Lady Sybil die after suffering from pre-eclampsia following the birth of her and her husband Tom Branson's daughter.
Julian has also teased the upcoming 2015 Christmas special, which will also serve as the last ever episode of the much-loved show.
He told Radio Times.com: "The final series is about resolving the show in a way that I hope is emotionally satisfying."
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Vicky Pattison and Ferne McCann could be set to clash over George Shelley when they enter the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle.
The former 'Geordie Shore' favourite and 'The Only Way Is Essex' star are both set to join the other celebrities on the current series of the reality show and have confessed they wouldn't mind a romance with the hunky Union J singer.
Vicky said: "When I saw George in the line-up, first I thought I was old enough to be his ma. What is he, 15?
"But when I found out George was 22, I thought that's a game-changer. Then when I found out he likes older women, I though what the hell, shut up. George Shelley you cheeky little scamp, you've no idea what you've done."
And Ferne admitted: "George is so cute. He's so hot. I had a little Instagram stalk and when he went on 'X Factor' he was quite young but now he's like really fit."
However, while Vicky and Ferne know the celebrities that have already set up camp in the Australian jungle, neither of them knows the other is also set to take part.
Taking a veiled swipe at Vicky, Ferne - who previously claimed the 'Ex on the Beach' star slept with her ex-boyfriend Charlie Sims - told The Sun newspaper: "I would absolutely not have sex in the jungle. It's not that sort of 'Geordie Shore' s**t."
Vicky, Ferne and 'Made in Chelsea' lothario Spencer Matthews are set to join George and the rest of the celebrity contestants in their camp in tomorrow night's (18.11.15) episode.
Vicky Pattison and Ferne McCann to clash over George Shelley?
Vicky Pattison and Ferne McCann could be set to clash over George Shelley when they enter the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle.
The former 'Geordie Shore' favourite and 'The Only Way Is Essex' star are both set to join the other celebrities on the current series of the reality show and have confessed they wouldn't mind a romance with the hunky Union J singer.
Vicky said: "When I saw George in the line-up, first I thought I was old enough to be his ma. What is he, 15?
"But when I found out George was 22, I thought that's a game-changer. Then when I found out he likes older women, I though what the hell, shut up. George Shelley you cheeky little scamp, you've no idea what you've done."
And Ferne admitted: "George is so cute. He's so hot. I had a little Instagram stalk and when he went on 'X Factor' he was quite young but now he's like really fit."
However, while Vicky and Ferne know the celebrities that have already set up camp in the Australian jungle, neither of them knows the other is also set to take part.
Taking a veiled swipe at Vicky, Ferne - who previously claimed the 'Ex on the Beach' star slept with her ex-boyfriend Charlie Sims - told The Sun newspaper: "I would absolutely not have sex in the jungle. It's not that sort of 'Geordie Shore' s**t."
Vicky, Ferne and 'Made in Chelsea' lothario Spencer Matthews are set to join George and the rest of the celebrity contestants in their camp in tomorrow night's (18.11.15) episode.
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Ricky Wilson has been having on-set arguments with his fellow judges on 'The Voice'.
The 37-year-old singer and his fellow returning judge will.i.am have been joined on a revamped panel by Paloma Faith and Boy George and the Kaiser Chiefs star has revealed their competitive spirit has led to some pretty spectacular disagreements.
He said: "We're all getting into the spirit of the game, which is brilliant! We're all in the music industry, which is the most competitive industry in the world.
"So, to put four competitive people next to each other and dangle some of the best singers you've ever heard in your life front of them, you can't expect us not to fight. But it's not really bitchy. It's flamboyant!"
Meanwhile, Ricky also admitted he's been following the progress of his former 'Voice' co-star Rita Ora on 'The X Factor', after she switched alliances earlier this year.
Asked if he's been watching Rita, he told Radio Times magazine: "Yeah, of course! She's having a great time. She texted me a picture the other day of her on Simon Cowell's jet and I was in Salford recording 'The Voice'. It's very different!
"I'm really pleased for her. Rita keeps evolving, she's doing what the hell she wants and that's who she is."
Ricky Wilson admits to arguing with The Voice judges
Ricky Wilson has been having on-set arguments with his fellow judges on 'The Voice'.
The 37-year-old singer and his fellow returning judge will.i.am have been joined on a revamped panel by Paloma Faith and Boy George and the Kaiser Chiefs star has revealed their competitive spirit has led to some pretty spectacular disagreements.
He said: "We're all getting into the spirit of the game, which is brilliant! We're all in the music industry, which is the most competitive industry in the world.
"So, to put four competitive people next to each other and dangle some of the best singers you've ever heard in your life front of them, you can't expect us not to fight. But it's not really bitchy. It's flamboyant!"
Meanwhile, Ricky also admitted he's been following the progress of his former 'Voice' co-star Rita Ora on 'The X Factor', after she switched alliances earlier this year.
Asked if he's been watching Rita, he told Radio Times magazine: "Yeah, of course! She's having a great time. She texted me a picture the other day of her on Simon Cowell's jet and I was in Salford recording 'The Voice'. It's very different!
"I'm really pleased for her. Rita keeps evolving, she's doing what the hell she wants and that's who she is."
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Rita Ora hasn't thought about jumping ship back to 'The Voice'.
The 24-year-old singer ditched the talent show for rival 'The X Factor' this year, after Simon Cowell poached her from the former BBC show, and she hasn't looked back since.
Asked if she'd ever consider going back on 'The Voice', she said: "I don't think that far ahead. I am a very 'in the moment' person. This is an amazing experience being on this show and getting to know the contestants. I've had a great time."
The 'Body On Me' hitmaker also praised boss and music mogul Simon for breaking her into "TV world" when she appeared on 'The X Factor' in 2012 a guest judge.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Simon had me on the show in 2012 as a guest judge and it was Simon who kind of broke me into the TV world in the beginning, so it kind of played 360 for me."
Meanwhile, It was recently announced that 'The Voice' has been sold to ITV and judge Ricky Wilson has decided to pull the plug on his three-year-stint as a mentor.
He revealed: "This is my last one anyway. Yeah. I was going to bow out gracefully. I don't think ITV would want me. They would want to have a totally new show."
Rita Ora hasn’t thought about returning to The Voice
Rita Ora hasn't thought about jumping ship back to 'The Voice'.
The 24-year-old singer ditched the talent show for rival 'The X Factor' this year, after Simon Cowell poached her from the former BBC show, and she hasn't looked back since.
Asked if she'd ever consider going back on 'The Voice', she said: "I don't think that far ahead. I am a very 'in the moment' person. This is an amazing experience being on this show and getting to know the contestants. I've had a great time."
The 'Body On Me' hitmaker also praised boss and music mogul Simon for breaking her into "TV world" when she appeared on 'The X Factor' in 2012 a guest judge.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Simon had me on the show in 2012 as a guest judge and it was Simon who kind of broke me into the TV world in the beginning, so it kind of played 360 for me."
Meanwhile, It was recently announced that 'The Voice' has been sold to ITV and judge Ricky Wilson has decided to pull the plug on his three-year-stint as a mentor.
He revealed: "This is my last one anyway. Yeah. I was going to bow out gracefully. I don't think ITV would want me. They would want to have a totally new show."
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Spencer Matthews is planning to quit 'Made in Chelsea' if he's successful on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The 26-year-old hunk - who is set to join the other celebrity contestants during tomorrow's (18.11.15) episode - has admitted he has no plans to return to the reality show full time following his stint in the jungle.
He said: "'Made in Chelsea is no longer challenging to me. I don't get the excitement that the new cast experience when they come in and film for the first time.
"I'll help them out. I'm not saying I won't, but I'm not looking to go back to 'Made in Chelsea' as a cast member again.
"We're talking about all sorts of ideas, but I can't go into much detail at this moment. Hopefully, 2016 should be a good year for us."
Spencer - who split from long term girlfriend Lauren Hutton in September - also confessed he's got his eye on 'Hollyoaks' actress Jorgie Porter.
Revealing he's taking in a pair of fluffy slippers to help win the girls over, Spencer told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Obviously, Jorgie Porter is in the jungle and that's fun.
"Whenever I've watched 'Hollyoaks', I've always been attracted to her. Who wouldn't be? She is lovely. We also have quite a few mutual friends, which I didn't know before now. The girlfriend of one of my good mates is best friends with Jorgie Porter."
However, the notorious lothario added that he's not worried about becoming sexually frustrated.
He explained: "I'll be absolutely fine. Everyone's got this idea that I'm a crazed sex addict, but that's not the case at all. I've gone that long before ... I think I need to at least pretend to have grown up a bit. I'm perfectly happy with my own company, which is a skill I've recently acquired. I'm looking forward to making new friends in there, but I don't think sex will be a major part of my frustration."
Spencer Matthews quitting Made in Chelsea?
Spencer Matthews is planning to quit 'Made in Chelsea' if he's successful on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The 26-year-old hunk - who is set to join the other celebrity contestants during tomorrow's (18.11.15) episode - has admitted he has no plans to return to the reality show full time following his stint in the jungle.
He said: "'Made in Chelsea is no longer challenging to me. I don't get the excitement that the new cast experience when they come in and film for the first time.
"I'll help them out. I'm not saying I won't, but I'm not looking to go back to 'Made in Chelsea' as a cast member again.
"We're talking about all sorts of ideas, but I can't go into much detail at this moment. Hopefully, 2016 should be a good year for us."
Spencer - who split from long term girlfriend Lauren Hutton in September - also confessed he's got his eye on 'Hollyoaks' actress Jorgie Porter.
Revealing he's taking in a pair of fluffy slippers to help win the girls over, Spencer told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Obviously, Jorgie Porter is in the jungle and that's fun.
"Whenever I've watched 'Hollyoaks', I've always been attracted to her. Who wouldn't be? She is lovely. We also have quite a few mutual friends, which I didn't know before now. The girlfriend of one of my good mates is best friends with Jorgie Porter."
However, the notorious lothario added that he's not worried about becoming sexually frustrated.
He explained: "I'll be absolutely fine. Everyone's got this idea that I'm a crazed sex addict, but that's not the case at all. I've gone that long before ... I think I need to at least pretend to have grown up a bit. I'm perfectly happy with my own company, which is a skill I've recently acquired. I'm looking forward to making new friends in there, but I don't think sex will be a major part of my frustration."