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Dermot O'Leary is to step in for Sir Terry Wogan on 'Children in Need'.
The legendary presenter had to pull out of hosting the annual charity extravaganza due to "health reasons" but the BBC has now announced the former 'X Factor' host is to take his place.
A spokesperson said: "We are pleased to announce that fellow Irishman and Radio 2 presenter Dermot O'Leary will be stepping into Sir Terry Wogan's shoes for tonight's 'Children in Need' from 7.30pm to 10pm, hosting alongside Tess Daly and Fearne Cotton. The presenting baton will be picked up by Shane Richie on BBC Two at 10pm, then return to BBC One with Nick Grimshaw and Rochelle Humes from 10.30pm. We are incredibly grateful to Dermot for stepping in at such short notice but know he'll do us and Sir Terry proud."
The 42-year-old presenter admitted he's thrilled to have been asked to take over as host and sent his well wishes to Sir Terry.
He said: "It's a huge honour to be asked to step into Sir Terry's shoes tonight; he is one of my broadcasting heroes and has been a source of support for me down the years.
"I'd like to add my best wishes to Sir Terry for a speedy recovery, and I hope I do him justice and do my small part to make the night a success and make as much money as we can for disadvantaged children across the country."
'Children in Need' kicks off tonight (13.11.15) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
Dermot O’Leary stepping in for Sir Terry Wogan on Children in Need
Dermot O'Leary is to step in for Sir Terry Wogan on 'Children in Need'.
The legendary presenter had to pull out of hosting the annual charity extravaganza due to "health reasons" but the BBC has now announced the former 'X Factor' host is to take his place.
A spokesperson said: "We are pleased to announce that fellow Irishman and Radio 2 presenter Dermot O'Leary will be stepping into Sir Terry Wogan's shoes for tonight's 'Children in Need' from 7.30pm to 10pm, hosting alongside Tess Daly and Fearne Cotton. The presenting baton will be picked up by Shane Richie on BBC Two at 10pm, then return to BBC One with Nick Grimshaw and Rochelle Humes from 10.30pm. We are incredibly grateful to Dermot for stepping in at such short notice but know he'll do us and Sir Terry proud."
The 42-year-old presenter admitted he's thrilled to have been asked to take over as host and sent his well wishes to Sir Terry.
He said: "It's a huge honour to be asked to step into Sir Terry's shoes tonight; he is one of my broadcasting heroes and has been a source of support for me down the years.
"I'd like to add my best wishes to Sir Terry for a speedy recovery, and I hope I do him justice and do my small part to make the night a success and make as much money as we can for disadvantaged children across the country."
'Children in Need' kicks off tonight (13.11.15) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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Matt Baker has been listening to West End musicals throughout the BBC Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge.
The 'One Show' host is on the last leg of the 470 mile Land's End to East End Challenge and this year saw the addition of a music sound system for one of the young riders, George, 17, who is obsessed with musicals.
Speaking about a 17-year-old named George, Matt exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "There have been lovely moments. George is so mad into musicals that we've attached a speaker system to the Rickshaw that works through Bluetooth so we can play musicals out as we travel along.
"It's just brilliant fun, we've had every musical that's been played on the West End played on the Rickshaw. It's like theatre on tour quite literally."
The 'Countryfile' presenter says the six young riders and himself have been singing their way through the trialing trek.
He added: "They are all just wonderful and it's a really good laugh. We just laugh our way through the landscape. We have so much fun and we sing and while away the hours by chatting."
To support the challenge, you can donate either £5 or £10 by text. To donate £5 text the word TEAM to 70705 or to donate £10 text TEAM to 70710. Texts will cost your donation plus the standard network message change. All of your donation will go to BBC Children in Need. You must be 16 or over and please ask for the bill payer's permission. For more information and full terms and conditions go to bbc.co.uk/pudsey.
Matt Baker: Rickshaw Challenge is like theatre on tour
Matt Baker has been listening to West End musicals throughout the BBC Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge.
The 'One Show' host is on the last leg of the 470 mile Land's End to East End Challenge and this year saw the addition of a music sound system for one of the young riders, George, 17, who is obsessed with musicals.
Speaking about a 17-year-old named George, Matt exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "There have been lovely moments. George is so mad into musicals that we've attached a speaker system to the Rickshaw that works through Bluetooth so we can play musicals out as we travel along.
"It's just brilliant fun, we've had every musical that's been played on the West End played on the Rickshaw. It's like theatre on tour quite literally."
The 'Countryfile' presenter says the six young riders and himself have been singing their way through the trialing trek.
He added: "They are all just wonderful and it's a really good laugh. We just laugh our way through the landscape. We have so much fun and we sing and while away the hours by chatting."
To support the challenge, you can donate either £5 or £10 by text. To donate £5 text the word TEAM to 70705 or to donate £10 text TEAM to 70710. Texts will cost your donation plus the standard network message change. All of your donation will go to BBC Children in Need. You must be 16 or over and please ask for the bill payer's permission. For more information and full terms and conditions go to bbc.co.uk/pudsey.
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Peter Capaldi asked Tom Hanks to guest star in 'Doctor Who'.
The 57-year-old actor - who plays the titular Time Lord - was working with the Oscar winner and was told by the sci-fi show's producer to approach the Hollywood mega-star about appearing in an episode.
In an interview on 'Good Morning Britain', he said: "I think 'Doctor Who' is a great venue for any kind of actor, funnily enough they were trying to persuade me to ... I was working with Tom Hanks the other night and the producer was on to me saying, 'Try and persuade Tom to come and be in the show.' "
Although Capaldi asked the question Hanks, unfortunately, rebuffed his offer as he has too many other work commitments.
The Scottish star added: "I did have a word with him but he is very busy at the moment."
Capaldi has some ideas of his own for guest stars and would love to shoot some scenes opposite one of his rock idols.
The actor - whose portrayal of the Twelfth Doctor has been seen playing the guitar this season - said: "I think it would be good to have some rock stars, I'd like to see Keith Richards or David Bowie (come on)."
Capaldi, showrunner Steven Moffat, writer Mark Gatiss, Missy actress Michelle Gomez and Ingrid Oliver - who portrays fan favourite character Osgood - will all be attending the Doctor Who Festival at London's ExCel from today (13.11.15) through until Sunday (15.11.15).
'Doctor Who' fans will be able to say goodbye to Jenna Coleman before she leaves the show when she appears at the event on Saturday (14.11.15).
Got to www.doctorwhofestival.com for tickets and information.
Peter Capaldi asked Tom Hanks to star in Doctor Who
Peter Capaldi asked Tom Hanks to guest star in 'Doctor Who'.
The 57-year-old actor - who plays the titular Time Lord - was working with the Oscar winner and was told by the sci-fi show's producer to approach the Hollywood mega-star about appearing in an episode.
In an interview on 'Good Morning Britain', he said: "I think 'Doctor Who' is a great venue for any kind of actor, funnily enough they were trying to persuade me to ... I was working with Tom Hanks the other night and the producer was on to me saying, 'Try and persuade Tom to come and be in the show.' "
Although Capaldi asked the question Hanks, unfortunately, rebuffed his offer as he has too many other work commitments.
The Scottish star added: "I did have a word with him but he is very busy at the moment."
Capaldi has some ideas of his own for guest stars and would love to shoot some scenes opposite one of his rock idols.
The actor - whose portrayal of the Twelfth Doctor has been seen playing the guitar this season - said: "I think it would be good to have some rock stars, I'd like to see Keith Richards or David Bowie (come on)."
Capaldi, showrunner Steven Moffat, writer Mark Gatiss, Missy actress Michelle Gomez and Ingrid Oliver - who portrays fan favourite character Osgood - will all be attending the Doctor Who Festival at London's ExCel from today (13.11.15) through until Sunday (15.11.15).
'Doctor Who' fans will be able to say goodbye to Jenna Coleman before she leaves the show when she appears at the event on Saturday (14.11.15).
Got to www.doctorwhofestival.com for tickets and information.
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The newly designed 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' campsite includes a "sex den".
Show bosses have reportedly set the stage for a potential romance in the jungle by including a secluded nook for the celebrity contestants to enjoy "private moments".
The area - which is being referred to as the sex den by members of the crew - can be found at the bottom of a steep rocky path near the creek and is ten minutes away from the main campsite.
Executive producer Tom Gould said: "We've extended the boundaries of camp this year.
"It's down at the bottom of the creek, a private area for romance and to get away from the others.
"It gets a lot of sun, so it could also be an area for sunbathing. Before, the treehouse was an area where they could go and have some private time as a couple - but it never really felt like they were out of the camp there.
"Down at the bottom of the creek is completely out of the way."
And Union J star George Shelley has hinted he's up for a no-strings fling with one of the older women on the show.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "I've been single for far too long.
"I wouldn't get into a serious relationship with a cougar, but I always gel well with older women."
'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' starts this Sunday November 15 at 9pm on ITV.
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! campsite has ‘sex den’
The newly designed 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' campsite includes a "sex den".
Show bosses have reportedly set the stage for a potential romance in the jungle by including a secluded nook for the celebrity contestants to enjoy "private moments".
The area - which is being referred to as the sex den by members of the crew - can be found at the bottom of a steep rocky path near the creek and is ten minutes away from the main campsite.
Executive producer Tom Gould said: "We've extended the boundaries of camp this year.
"It's down at the bottom of the creek, a private area for romance and to get away from the others.
"It gets a lot of sun, so it could also be an area for sunbathing. Before, the treehouse was an area where they could go and have some private time as a couple - but it never really felt like they were out of the camp there.
"Down at the bottom of the creek is completely out of the way."
And Union J star George Shelley has hinted he's up for a no-strings fling with one of the older women on the show.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "I've been single for far too long.
"I wouldn't get into a serious relationship with a cougar, but I always gel well with older women."
'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' starts this Sunday November 15 at 9pm on ITV.
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David Tennant has 'Doctor Who' on in his house "all the time".
The 44-year-old actor - who played the titular Time Lord for over four years - has revealed he and his former co-star and wife Georgia Moffett's younger children have only just started watching the sci-fi show.
He said: "[My eldest] Ty grew up with it but the younger two have just got into it. And I did not force this upon them! My wife and I met on 'Doctor Who' and they saw a picture, they got wind of that. So they wanted to see it and they watched the episode we met on, and then they developed this passion for it. So it's now on in our house all the time, which is embarrassing when people come round because it looks like there's a moving shrine to myself in the corner of the living room at all times."
David - who recently welcomed his fourth child, a baby girl, into the family - added that they were distraught after watching his final episode.
He explained: "But then the other day, Olive [my daughter] watched my last one, and I thought, this is fine, I wasn't really thinking about it. It gets quite sad toward the end, and she was wrapped so I wasn't really paying any attention to the way she was reacting to it. And then she got really upset, really upset! You know, quite moved! Part of me was thinking, 'Aw [she] doesn't want to see her daddy moving on'. Four hours later she was still crying, at which point it felt like bad parenting, I have to be honest... Now of course yesterday she found Matt Smith and he's her favourite. They're fickle."
Despite going on to star in other hit shows including 'Broadchurch', David has confessed he's still recognised mostly for 'Doctor Who' but insisted he doesn't mind.
Speaking on 'The Jonathan Ross Show', he admitted: "It was a lovely time and a time that I think of very fondly. But you know, you have your time and you move on, but it will always be with me... It never goes away. The first line of the obituary, I suspect, has been written. But that's fine, I'm very proud of it."
'The Jonathan Ross Show' airs on Saturday (14.11.15) at 9.45pm on ITV.
David Tennant: Doctor Who’s on in my house ‘all the time’
David Tennant has 'Doctor Who' on in his house "all the time".
The 44-year-old actor - who played the titular Time Lord for over four years - has revealed he and his former co-star and wife Georgia Moffett's younger children have only just started watching the sci-fi show.
He said: "[My eldest] Ty grew up with it but the younger two have just got into it. And I did not force this upon them! My wife and I met on 'Doctor Who' and they saw a picture, they got wind of that. So they wanted to see it and they watched the episode we met on, and then they developed this passion for it. So it's now on in our house all the time, which is embarrassing when people come round because it looks like there's a moving shrine to myself in the corner of the living room at all times."
David - who recently welcomed his fourth child, a baby girl, into the family - added that they were distraught after watching his final episode.
He explained: "But then the other day, Olive [my daughter] watched my last one, and I thought, this is fine, I wasn't really thinking about it. It gets quite sad toward the end, and she was wrapped so I wasn't really paying any attention to the way she was reacting to it. And then she got really upset, really upset! You know, quite moved! Part of me was thinking, 'Aw [she] doesn't want to see her daddy moving on'. Four hours later she was still crying, at which point it felt like bad parenting, I have to be honest... Now of course yesterday she found Matt Smith and he's her favourite. They're fickle."
Despite going on to star in other hit shows including 'Broadchurch', David has confessed he's still recognised mostly for 'Doctor Who' but insisted he doesn't mind.
Speaking on 'The Jonathan Ross Show', he admitted: "It was a lovely time and a time that I think of very fondly. But you know, you have your time and you move on, but it will always be with me... It never goes away. The first line of the obituary, I suspect, has been written. But that's fine, I'm very proud of it."
'The Jonathan Ross Show' airs on Saturday (14.11.15) at 9.45pm on ITV.
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Ricky Wilson has quit 'The Voice'.
While the Kaiser Chiefs frontman will star in the upcoming fifth season on the BBC, he has decided to bow out when it moves to ITV for series six.
He said: "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."
The BBC lost the show to its rival after refusing to get into a bidding war but Ricky thinks the BBC needs to hold on to its light entertainment programmes.
He explained to The Sun: "I think the argument the BBC shouldn't be competing with ITV is nonsense. You should always compete. It's the only way things get better.
"If you're talking about cultural significance, light entertainment is right up there. It's a huge part of people's lives. It's what the great British public want on their Saturday night. They don't want to be force-fed something educational.
"There's something so important about entertainment. It is equal to education."
Speaking about losing 'The Voice', Mark Linsey, Acting Director of BBC Television said: "The BBC is incredibly proud of 'The Voice' but the fifth series which starts in January will be our last. We always said we wouldn't get into a bidding war or pay inflated prices to keep the show, and it's a testament to how the BBC has built the programme up - and established it into a mainstay of the Saturday night schedule - that another broadcaster has poached it."
Ricky Wilson to quit The Voice
Ricky Wilson has quit 'The Voice'.
While the Kaiser Chiefs frontman will star in the upcoming fifth season on the BBC, he has decided to bow out when it moves to ITV for series six.
He said: "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."
The BBC lost the show to its rival after refusing to get into a bidding war but Ricky thinks the BBC needs to hold on to its light entertainment programmes.
He explained to The Sun: "I think the argument the BBC shouldn't be competing with ITV is nonsense. You should always compete. It's the only way things get better.
"If you're talking about cultural significance, light entertainment is right up there. It's a huge part of people's lives. It's what the great British public want on their Saturday night. They don't want to be force-fed something educational.
"There's something so important about entertainment. It is equal to education."
Speaking about losing 'The Voice', Mark Linsey, Acting Director of BBC Television said: "The BBC is incredibly proud of 'The Voice' but the fifth series which starts in January will be our last. We always said we wouldn't get into a bidding war or pay inflated prices to keep the show, and it's a testament to how the BBC has built the programme up - and established it into a mainstay of the Saturday night schedule - that another broadcaster has poached it."
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Ferne McCann loves Charlie Sims "with all her heart".
The 'Only Way is Essex' star was devastated when her former co-star ended their four-year relationship earlier this year but thinks there's a chance they could rekindle their romance as they still get on so well.
She said: "I'd never rule out us getting back together again in the future.
"We still speak to each other regularly and I love him with all my heart and care a lot for him, just not in that way.
"We're just great friends. It didn't end badly."
Ferne, 25, admits her role on the TV show makes her feel "pressured" to look good but insists there is no rivalry between her and her co-stars.
She said: "There's no competition between the girls - we all help each other out - but there's pressure being on TV and having to look glam."
And the lingerie model is particularly impressed by the transformations former 'TOWIE' stars Gemma Collins and Lauren Goodger have undergone.
She told Closer magazine: "Gemma is one of my really good friends and I'm really proud of her. Shes looking amazing after losing 3st.
"I saw Lauren recently and was in utter shock. She looks absolutely amazing, what a transformation
"I couldn't believe it.
"She's lost so much weight but when you feel good about yourself it just shines through."
Ferne McCann still loves Charlie Sims
Ferne McCann loves Charlie Sims "with all her heart".
The 'Only Way is Essex' star was devastated when her former co-star ended their four-year relationship earlier this year but thinks there's a chance they could rekindle their romance as they still get on so well.
She said: "I'd never rule out us getting back together again in the future.
"We still speak to each other regularly and I love him with all my heart and care a lot for him, just not in that way.
"We're just great friends. It didn't end badly."
Ferne, 25, admits her role on the TV show makes her feel "pressured" to look good but insists there is no rivalry between her and her co-stars.
She said: "There's no competition between the girls - we all help each other out - but there's pressure being on TV and having to look glam."
And the lingerie model is particularly impressed by the transformations former 'TOWIE' stars Gemma Collins and Lauren Goodger have undergone.
She told Closer magazine: "Gemma is one of my really good friends and I'm really proud of her. Shes looking amazing after losing 3st.
"I saw Lauren recently and was in utter shock. She looks absolutely amazing, what a transformation
"I couldn't believe it.
"She's lost so much weight but when you feel good about yourself it just shines through."
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Alicia Douvall can't watch 'The X Factor' because she's not over Simon Cowell.
The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant dated the music mogul - who has 20-month-old son Eric with girlfriend Lauren Silverman - in the early 2000s and admits the only way she can stop herself from feeling jealous of him being around any other women is to avoid him completely.
She said: "I don't watch 'The X Factor' at all. I don't like to watch him with other girls.
"It's just uncomfortable. I know he's moved on and had a lovely baby, but I just don't like to have it in my face. That's one of the drawbacks of dating celebrities."
The former glamour model admitted she also gets jealous seeing Simon sat alongside his friend and fellow judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on the show.
She added: "Yeah, I don't acknowledge it. I don't watch it. So then, if I see him, it's fine - I don't have any jealousy"
The 38-year-old star - who has daughters Georgia, 20, and Papaya, three - admitted she still misses having Simon in her life.
She told new! magazine: "I think anyone who has had Simon Cowell as a partner would miss him as a partner.
"He's like the perfect partner - he's very gentlemanly."
And Alicia won't be surprised if Simon goes on to marry Lauren.
Asked if she could see them tying the knot, she said: "I couldn't imagine him even having a baby so everything is possible with Simon."
Alicia Douvall isn’t over Simon Cowell
Alicia Douvall can't watch 'The X Factor' because she's not over Simon Cowell.
The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant dated the music mogul - who has 20-month-old son Eric with girlfriend Lauren Silverman - in the early 2000s and admits the only way she can stop herself from feeling jealous of him being around any other women is to avoid him completely.
She said: "I don't watch 'The X Factor' at all. I don't like to watch him with other girls.
"It's just uncomfortable. I know he's moved on and had a lovely baby, but I just don't like to have it in my face. That's one of the drawbacks of dating celebrities."
The former glamour model admitted she also gets jealous seeing Simon sat alongside his friend and fellow judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on the show.
She added: "Yeah, I don't acknowledge it. I don't watch it. So then, if I see him, it's fine - I don't have any jealousy"
The 38-year-old star - who has daughters Georgia, 20, and Papaya, three - admitted she still misses having Simon in her life.
She told new! magazine: "I think anyone who has had Simon Cowell as a partner would miss him as a partner.
"He's like the perfect partner - he's very gentlemanly."
And Alicia won't be surprised if Simon goes on to marry Lauren.
Asked if she could see them tying the knot, she said: "I couldn't imagine him even having a baby so everything is possible with Simon."