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Jorgie Porter is set to take part in 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'
Just hours after it was revealed that her former 'Hollyoaks' co-star Stephanie Davis had quit the show over a deadly nut allergy, Jorgie was spotted arriving at Brisbane airport.
The blonde beauty is a surprise addition to the line-up.
Stephanie was left devastated after being forced to pull out of the reality show, despite being scheduled to fly to Australia yesterday (07.11.15), after show doctors informed her she has a potentially deadly nut allergy.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "She was so looking forward to this."
Steph's allergy was discovered during essential pre-jungle medical tests and ITV producers were subsequently warned that if she got ill while filming the show her life could be in danger because the nearest hospital to the camp is an hour away.
Meanwhile, 'Most Haunted' host Yvette Fielding is reportedly heading Down Under despite suffering from vitiligo, an allergic reaction to the sun.
An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Even simple chores around camp will be a Bushtucker trial for Yvette in the boiling hot temperatures. If her skin condition turns bad she will be forced to leave early and get medical attention."
Explaining her condition, the 'Most Haunted' presenter previously said: "I'm not an albino, but the doctor has warned me that my eyes are more sensitive to sunlight than most people. I have special sunglasses, with anti glare, that go dark straight away."
'I'm A Celeb' kicks off on Sunday November 15.

X Factor to eliminate two contestants every week


Simon Cowell wants a double 'X Factor' elimination every week.
While double eliminations are usually only used on special occasions on the reality TV show, ratings got a bump last week when both Bupsi and Alien Uncovered were axed and now Simon wants two acts to leave every week.
A source told The Sun: "Getting rid of two singers each week keeps jeopardy levels high and enables the show to focus on the most talented singers sooner."
However, 'Xtra Factor' presenter Rochelle Humes admitted: "I am not sure the contestants know yet!"
Only two episodes will feature single eliminations.
The new format comes after ITV's director of comedy and entertainment admitted the recent live Judges' Houses were a change "too far".
Elaine Bedell said attempts to keep the show fresh by having the judges decide what acts to take through to the next stage live on air didn't work in the way they'd hoped.
Speaking at the Broadcast Commissioning Forum, she said: "We embarked on this series wanting some changes. This is one of the issues with long-running shows - you look to them constantly to think how they can be kept on their toes.
"Possibly with 'The X Factor' we went too far with the mix of live TV in the Judges' Houses episode.
"Universally on the production side we felt that it wasn't successful, but now we are back to the live shows that we know and love."

Jimmy Carr wants to host This Morning


Jimmy Carr wants to host 'This Morning'.
The '8 Out of 10 Cats' presenter would love his own talk show, but thinks daytime programmes get the best guests, so would be interested in a position when he eventually quits his stand-up comedy shows.
Asked if he'd like his own chat show, he said: "Yes but I think our equivalent of those classic US chat shows are 'This Morning; and 'The One Show'. They're our version of their late-night chat shows - everyone goes through their doors and they get the best guests.
"So I'd love to do one of those. But maybe when I've stopped touring."
And Jimmy also has his eye on Simon Cowell's "sneery" judging slot on 'Britain's Got Talent'.
He said: "I don't know Simon that well, but it's an incredible job isn't it? And David [Walliams] does it well.
"But I would rather do Simon's job and be the sneery, horrible one. I'm available for that whenever Simon decides he's had enough."
The funnyman also confessed he's keen to branch out into movies.
He told heat magazine:"I'd love to do a bit of acting. I'm waiting to be offered a good baddie role.
"A lot of people have told me I would make a good terrifying serial killer. It doesn't seem like a stretch somehow."

BBC’s The Voice ‘poached by rival network’


The BBC has lost 'The Voice' to ITV.
Mark Linsey, Acting Director of BBC Television, announced in a statement on Saturday (07.11.15) that the reality TV show has been "poached" by another network.
He 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."
The announcement from the BBC comes after it was reported that ITV had acquired the rights to 'The Voice'.
The Times newspaper reported ITV- which airs 'The Voice's rival 'The X Factor' will begin airing the show in 2017.
ITV originally lost out on a bidding war for the show four years ago, when the BBC paid £20 million for the rights to 'The Voice'.

Caroline Flack raking it in


Caroline Flack's company has doubled its profits in the last year.
The TV presenter - who landed a role as co-host of 'The X Factor' alongside Olly Murs this year - has been raking in the cash this year, with her company, Caroline Flack Ltd, worth £270,000 compared to £148,000 one year ago.
According to the Daily Mirror, Caroline filed the figures with companies house last week, showing her intake for the 12-month period to March 2015.
It's been a busy year for Caroline professionally, as along with 'The X Factor' role, she won 'Strictly Come Dancing', presented 'Love Island', released a book and has taken part in advertising campaigns.
A source told the newspaper: "Things are really taking off for Caroline now.
"The bottom line of her firm just gets better and better and the million-pound mark is now in sight.
"The sky's the limit for Caroline now she's got the main job of presenting X Factor on her CV."
Caroline previously presented 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here Now!' from 2009 until 2010 and 'The Xtra Factor' from 2011 until 2013.

Peter Andre’s Strictly worries


Peter Andre is worried he has no chance of winning 'Strictly Come Dancing' after snubbing the show's live tour.
The 'Mysterious Girl' singer is set to hit the road on his own swing tour next year and will not be able to take part in the live version of the BBC show, but insiders claim it has left Peter worried that his decision could prevent him from taking home the Glitterball trophy.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Pete believes he'll be denied the Glitterball as they want the winner on tour at all costs.
"But he has his own live swing tour which is going to bring him loads more money and did not want to commit to weeks more 'Strictly'."
However, a spokesperson for Peter revealed he is trying to make an appearance on the tour if he can arrange it.
Meanwhile, the pressure is said to be getting to the reality TV star and singer, with the insider added: "There's been moments he's broken down because the pressure of it has gotten too much."
Judge Craig Revel Horwood recently admitted he's been disappointed Peter's performance on the programme so far and has warned the singer - who was favourite to win when the new series began - he needs to up his game and stand out more if he wants to stay on top.
He said: "Sorry to say it, but Peter Andre is becoming a bit of an also-ran in the competition. Technically, he's very good, but he needs to stand out from the crowd more."
He added: "I'd be worried if I were him. He's missing the 'It' factor and I want to see him fly not fail. Come on Pete!"

Brendan Cole: I’d love to be Strictly Come Dancing judge


Brendan Cole would love to be a 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge.
The professional dancer - who was voted off the show with celebrity partner Kirsty Gallacher this weekend - insists he isn't "actively seeking" a seat on the panel, but would hope to be considered if one of the current judges decided to leave.
He said: "I'm very happy being a dancer but if there was ever a spot I'd like to think they would consider me.
"But I can't imagine any of the judges giving up their seat.
"It's not something I'm actively seeking."
Though he'd like to be a judge, the 38-year-old dancer insists their opinions and critique are "irrelevant" to him.
He said: "The judges are a very necessary part of the show, but from a professional point of view I know what my partner needs to work on next week.
"What they say tends to be irrelevant to me."
Brendan - who has two-year-old daughter Aurelia with wife Zoe - used to be known for his outspoken attitude but admits he tries not to be controversial or argue with the judges anymore because he wouldn't want his little girl to think badly of him.
He told OK! magazine: "When I was younger I was quite feisty. I would argue with the judges and speak my mind.
"I'm the first to admit I used to be a bit mouthy, but I haven't acted like that for a long time.
"Becoming a husband and father has definitely changed me and my perspective on life...
"I wouldn't say it's mellowed me but it has changed me.
"Everything I do now is for Aurelia. Often I'll go to disagree with the judges but stop myself because I don't want her looking back and saying, 'Daddy, you were a bit of a d**k.' "

Coronation Street: Sophie Webster inspired by Carla Connor


Sophie Webster's new image on 'Coronation Street' was inspired by Carla Connor.
Sophie has recently been given part ownership of her dad Kevin Webster's garage and Brooke Vincent - who has played Sophie for over 10 years - has revealed she's modelled her new businesswoman look on that of Underworld boss Carla (Alison King).
Brooke said: "I wanted Sophie, even though she works in the garage, to look like Carla Connor."
The 23-year-old actress also confessed she's excited at the prospect of getting to dress in a "work outfit".
Speaking on ITV's 'This Morning', Brooke shared: "I don't have a going to work outfit as I roll in and they dress me and they put my makeup on so I can go in anything.
"I was so excited because I could buy a work wardrobe that I've never been able to buy before."
Meanwhile, the brunette beauty also admitted she's looking forward to taking a two month break from the ITV soap to star in a play next year.
She added: "I wasn't really that fussed. I go approached to do a play and I said, 'Yes, let's see what work say'.
"I really didn't think they'd let me do it and they did and now everyone is saying they'll have to come and watch. But I'm going to tell them the wrong date."
Brooke Vincent will be taking eight weeks off from the start of September in order to play a pregnant woman in a play at The Lowry theatre in Salford.

The X Factor: Live Judges’ Houses a change ‘too far’


'The X Factor's live Judges' Houses were a change "too far", according to ITV's director of comedy and entertainment.
Elaine Bedell has admitted producers attempts to keep the show fresh by having the judges decide what acts to take through to the next stage live on air didn't work in the way they'd hoped.
Speaking at the Broadcast Commissioning Forum, she said: "We embarked on this series wanting some changes. This is one of the issues with long-running shows - you look to them constantly to think how they can be kept on their toes."
The original plan was to broadcast live from Simon Cowell, Nick Grimshaw, Rita Ora and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's Judges' Houses around the world.
However, due to problems with logistics, they had to scrap the idea and instead filmed the acts performances and then had the judges decide who to take through to the Live Shows in front of a live audience in London.
Bedell continued: "Possibly with 'The X Factor' we went too far with the mix of live TV in the Judges' Houses episode.
"Universally on the production side we felt that it wasn't successful, but now we are back to the live shows that we know and love."
She also claimed she's confident the show will have a "good run" for the rest of the series but failed to comment on whether or not it will return next year.
Although both 'The X Factor' and 'Britain's Got Talent' have another series left on their contract with ITV there's been talk of axing 'The X Factor' next year.
Bedell added: "We have a longstanding relationship with Syco and Fremantle which has served us very well."
'The X Factor' continues tomorrow (07.11.15) at 8pm on ITV.


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