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Catherine Tate is considering doing her first live tour as her character Nan.
The comedian-and-actress is thinking about doing a set of dates playing the foul-mouthed pensioner from her comedy series 'The Catherine Tate Show'.
Asked the episode of 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man' airing on Channel 4 tonight (16.10.15) if she'd take Nan on tour, she said: "I'd like to actually. I am thinking of doing a live show of Nan and sort of bringing back some of the characters, probably in the spring I'd like to do that. "
Quizzed by Alan if that is an "exclusive" reveal, she replied: "Well it is because I've never really said it out loud. No it is. I'd like to do it. I've never been on tour. It must be great. Is it great? Doing it live?"
The British funnyman then asked if she'd take Nan to arenas, but Catherine would like to do "intimate" shows.
Catherine added: "I don't know. Would a sketch show work in an arena? I don't know. Should I go somewhere smaller? More intimate. I'd like to do it. "
The other guests on tonight's 'Chatty Man' - which airs at 10pm on Channel 4 - are Adam Lambert, Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan, while Roisin Murphy performs.
Catherine Tate wants to tour as Nan
Catherine Tate is considering doing her first live tour as her character Nan.
The comedian-and-actress is thinking about doing a set of dates playing the foul-mouthed pensioner from her comedy series 'The Catherine Tate Show'.
Asked the episode of 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man' airing on Channel 4 tonight (16.10.15) if she'd take Nan on tour, she said: "I'd like to actually. I am thinking of doing a live show of Nan and sort of bringing back some of the characters, probably in the spring I'd like to do that. "
Quizzed by Alan if that is an "exclusive" reveal, she replied: "Well it is because I've never really said it out loud. No it is. I'd like to do it. I've never been on tour. It must be great. Is it great? Doing it live?"
The British funnyman then asked if she'd take Nan to arenas, but Catherine would like to do "intimate" shows.
Catherine added: "I don't know. Would a sketch show work in an arena? I don't know. Should I go somewhere smaller? More intimate. I'd like to do it. "
The other guests on tonight's 'Chatty Man' - which airs at 10pm on Channel 4 - are Adam Lambert, Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan, while Roisin Murphy performs.
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Aisha Kasim has been fired from 'The Apprentice' after arguing with Lord Alan Sugar about cactus shampoo.
The 30-year-old inventor and hair extensions specialist become the second candidate to be sacked by Lord Sugar in last night's (15.10.15) episode after she failed to impress as project manager.
The second task in the new series - which saw male and female candidates mixed up for the first task on Wednesday (14.10.15) before being put back into a team of girls and a team of boys last night (15.10.15) - was to name and brand a new shampoo containing cactus seed oil and create a digital billboard and 30 second TV advert.
And Lord Sugar was not impressed with Aisha's decision to design a bottle without any images of a cactus on it, although she stands by her thought process.
She said: "Apparently this cactus shampoo has been around for a few years now. I've never seen a shampoo with cactus on it and there's a very good reason for that, because nobody will probably buy it.
"I wouldn't buy shampoo with a cactus on it that's claiming to be moisturising so I was simply trying to say to Lord Sugar, why don't we soften it a bit and instead of putting the cactus on there, why don't we use the cactus flower because that's actually what it's made from in the first place?"
However, choosing to bring Vana Koutsomitis back into the boardroom was the final nail in Aisha's coffin.
Lord Sugar said: "One thing I am sure about though is that Vana, I don't personally think you should be sitting here today in this last boardroom. So on that basis, you're going to remain in the process. Aisha - you brought the wrong person back in the case of Vana, I haven't got a clue why you brought her back and that's a sign of your poor judgement."
The Apprentice: Aisha Kasim fired after shampoo task
Aisha Kasim has been fired from 'The Apprentice' after arguing with Lord Alan Sugar about cactus shampoo.
The 30-year-old inventor and hair extensions specialist become the second candidate to be sacked by Lord Sugar in last night's (15.10.15) episode after she failed to impress as project manager.
The second task in the new series - which saw male and female candidates mixed up for the first task on Wednesday (14.10.15) before being put back into a team of girls and a team of boys last night (15.10.15) - was to name and brand a new shampoo containing cactus seed oil and create a digital billboard and 30 second TV advert.
And Lord Sugar was not impressed with Aisha's decision to design a bottle without any images of a cactus on it, although she stands by her thought process.
She said: "Apparently this cactus shampoo has been around for a few years now. I've never seen a shampoo with cactus on it and there's a very good reason for that, because nobody will probably buy it.
"I wouldn't buy shampoo with a cactus on it that's claiming to be moisturising so I was simply trying to say to Lord Sugar, why don't we soften it a bit and instead of putting the cactus on there, why don't we use the cactus flower because that's actually what it's made from in the first place?"
However, choosing to bring Vana Koutsomitis back into the boardroom was the final nail in Aisha's coffin.
Lord Sugar said: "One thing I am sure about though is that Vana, I don't personally think you should be sitting here today in this last boardroom. So on that basis, you're going to remain in the process. Aisha - you brought the wrong person back in the case of Vana, I haven't got a clue why you brought her back and that's a sign of your poor judgement."
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Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson have slammed 'The X Factor's Mason Noise over his "pathetic" argument with Simon Cowell.
The One Direction hunks - who found fame on the talent show - have spoken out to criticise the controversial contestant after he accused Simon and the show's producers of editing down footage of his audition and giving other hopefuls more air time during the Six Chair Challenge.
Louis said: "I think his argument was pretty pathetic.
"What is stupid about that is that he has ruined the opportunity for himself. He would have definitely had a chair and then he could have impressed."
However, although Mason walked out on the competition following the incident, he's now been brought back to replace Tom Bleasby at Nick Grimshaw's Judges' Houses after Tom decided to quit the show.
But Liam has warned the outspoken wannabe to choose his words more carefully in future.
He told ITV's 'Good Morning Britain': "There is a certain point where you can say things. If you are Kanye West you can say whatever you want, that just happens.
"If you are still making your way and trying to climb the ladder you have to realise the point you are at in your life and where you could get to.
"Dreaming is good but you don't just jump in and say, 'I'm the best'."
The X Factor: Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson brand Mason Noise ‘pathetic’
Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson have slammed 'The X Factor's Mason Noise over his "pathetic" argument with Simon Cowell.
The One Direction hunks - who found fame on the talent show - have spoken out to criticise the controversial contestant after he accused Simon and the show's producers of editing down footage of his audition and giving other hopefuls more air time during the Six Chair Challenge.
Louis said: "I think his argument was pretty pathetic.
"What is stupid about that is that he has ruined the opportunity for himself. He would have definitely had a chair and then he could have impressed."
However, although Mason walked out on the competition following the incident, he's now been brought back to replace Tom Bleasby at Nick Grimshaw's Judges' Houses after Tom decided to quit the show.
But Liam has warned the outspoken wannabe to choose his words more carefully in future.
He told ITV's 'Good Morning Britain': "There is a certain point where you can say things. If you are Kanye West you can say whatever you want, that just happens.
"If you are still making your way and trying to climb the ladder you have to realise the point you are at in your life and where you could get to.
"Dreaming is good but you don't just jump in and say, 'I'm the best'."
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Brian McFadden turned down a role in 'Coronation Street'.
The former Westlife singer has claimed he was approached by bosses of the soap about meeting up to discuss a possible role but had to turn it down because of his busy schedule.
He shared: "I did actually get asked to go and have a meeting with 'Coronation Street' about doing a role in it but time wouldn't let me because I was doing 'Who's Doing The Dishes' and I had an album coming out.
"I couldn't live in Manchester for nine months or whatever it was. I just told them I didn't have the time."
The 35-year-old star believes the role they wanted him for was that of Aidan Connor, which eventually went to former 'X Factor' winner Shayne Ward.
He told The Sun newspaper: "They asked if I would be available for this amount of time and it would be for a role. It sounded fun but I just didn't have nine months to be in Manchester. I think Shayne Ward got the job."
And although Brian admitted he thought being in a soap would be "fun", he has no plans to audition any time soon.
He added: "I just couldn't give up that amount of time. I would probably give up that amount of time for a movie but not to do TV."
Meanwhile, a spokesman for 'Coronation Street' has insisted that "everyone who we auditioned for the role of Aidan had acting experience."
Brian's claim comes after 'Corrie' producer Stuart Blackburn - who is being replaced by 'Emmerdale' boss Kate Oates next year - was accused of using gimmicky celebrity appearances to try to boost ratings.
In addition to Shayne joining the soap, Sarah Harding and comedian Paddy McGuinness have also made guest appearances this year.
Brian McFadden turned down Coronation Street role
Brian McFadden turned down a role in 'Coronation Street'.
The former Westlife singer has claimed he was approached by bosses of the soap about meeting up to discuss a possible role but had to turn it down because of his busy schedule.
He shared: "I did actually get asked to go and have a meeting with 'Coronation Street' about doing a role in it but time wouldn't let me because I was doing 'Who's Doing The Dishes' and I had an album coming out.
"I couldn't live in Manchester for nine months or whatever it was. I just told them I didn't have the time."
The 35-year-old star believes the role they wanted him for was that of Aidan Connor, which eventually went to former 'X Factor' winner Shayne Ward.
He told The Sun newspaper: "They asked if I would be available for this amount of time and it would be for a role. It sounded fun but I just didn't have nine months to be in Manchester. I think Shayne Ward got the job."
And although Brian admitted he thought being in a soap would be "fun", he has no plans to audition any time soon.
He added: "I just couldn't give up that amount of time. I would probably give up that amount of time for a movie but not to do TV."
Meanwhile, a spokesman for 'Coronation Street' has insisted that "everyone who we auditioned for the role of Aidan had acting experience."
Brian's claim comes after 'Corrie' producer Stuart Blackburn - who is being replaced by 'Emmerdale' boss Kate Oates next year - was accused of using gimmicky celebrity appearances to try to boost ratings.
In addition to Shayne joining the soap, Sarah Harding and comedian Paddy McGuinness have also made guest appearances this year.
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Chris Evans quit drinking for "100 days".
The BBC Radio 2 DJ - who was known for his wild partying in the earlier years of his career - has admitted giving up alcohol was much easier than he thought it would be.
Speaking about working with Alcoholics Anonymous on his new book 'Call the Midlife', he explained: "I went to see someone from AA about drinking. Do I drink too much, do I have anything to worry about? All of these things that play on my mind.
"I have always thought about it. When I did 100 days not drinking that was such a revelation because I didn't touch a drop. I didn't know I could do it for a day.
"And it was so much easier than I thought and so much less revelatory. It didn't impact on my life at all really."
The 49-year-old presenter - who is fronting the new revamped 'Top Gear' - claimed his relationship with alcohol has changed now.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I've massively cut back now. I don't drink at all in the week unless I am going out, which is hardly ever.
"It is all about the definition of what an alcoholic is. I spoke to a woman who is recovering and she was amazing.
"She says most alcoholics she finds are huge egocentrics with an inferiority complex. It is a brilliant phrase."
Chris Evans went 100 days without alcohol
Chris Evans quit drinking for "100 days".
The BBC Radio 2 DJ - who was known for his wild partying in the earlier years of his career - has admitted giving up alcohol was much easier than he thought it would be.
Speaking about working with Alcoholics Anonymous on his new book 'Call the Midlife', he explained: "I went to see someone from AA about drinking. Do I drink too much, do I have anything to worry about? All of these things that play on my mind.
"I have always thought about it. When I did 100 days not drinking that was such a revelation because I didn't touch a drop. I didn't know I could do it for a day.
"And it was so much easier than I thought and so much less revelatory. It didn't impact on my life at all really."
The 49-year-old presenter - who is fronting the new revamped 'Top Gear' - claimed his relationship with alcohol has changed now.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I've massively cut back now. I don't drink at all in the week unless I am going out, which is hardly ever.
"It is all about the definition of what an alcoholic is. I spoke to a woman who is recovering and she was amazing.
"She says most alcoholics she finds are huge egocentrics with an inferiority complex. It is a brilliant phrase."
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'Coronation Street's Sarah-Louise Platt is reportedly set to discover that she's pregnant with Callum Logan's baby.
The Rovers Return barmaid - who is played by the actress Tina O'Brien - is to be dealt the shocking news just weeks after her sister-in-law Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) killed Callum (Sean Ward) before burying him under the famous cobbles.
An insider shared: "It is a great twist by 'Corrie' bosses. Sarah will be left with a heartbreaking dilemma about whether or not to keep evil Callum's baby.
"The decision threatens to tear the Platt family apart as they are already struggling to cope with keeping Callum's death a secret and now have this bombshell."
Kylie - who is married to Sarah's brother David (Jack P. Shepherd) and has son Max with Callum - hit her ex-boyfriend over the head with a wrench after walking in on him attacking Sarah and the Platt's have been desperately trying to cover up the accident ever since.
The insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Callum was horrible to Sarah and would have killed her if he had the chance. Now she has his baby inside her.
"Could she learn to love a baby that is Callum's or will she decide she has no choice but to terminate the pregnancy?"
Tina reprised her role as former teenage tearaway Sarah-Lou earlier this year and her character began dating Callum against her brother's advice.
And her latest storyline is now set to dominate the ITV soap in the lead up to Christmas.
Coronation Street: Sarah-Louise Platt pregnant with Callum’s baby?
'Coronation Street's Sarah-Louise Platt is reportedly set to discover that she's pregnant with Callum Logan's baby.
The Rovers Return barmaid - who is played by the actress Tina O'Brien - is to be dealt the shocking news just weeks after her sister-in-law Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) killed Callum (Sean Ward) before burying him under the famous cobbles.
An insider shared: "It is a great twist by 'Corrie' bosses. Sarah will be left with a heartbreaking dilemma about whether or not to keep evil Callum's baby.
"The decision threatens to tear the Platt family apart as they are already struggling to cope with keeping Callum's death a secret and now have this bombshell."
Kylie - who is married to Sarah's brother David (Jack P. Shepherd) and has son Max with Callum - hit her ex-boyfriend over the head with a wrench after walking in on him attacking Sarah and the Platt's have been desperately trying to cover up the accident ever since.
The insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Callum was horrible to Sarah and would have killed her if he had the chance. Now she has his baby inside her.
"Could she learn to love a baby that is Callum's or will she decide she has no choice but to terminate the pregnancy?"
Tina reprised her role as former teenage tearaway Sarah-Lou earlier this year and her character began dating Callum against her brother's advice.
And her latest storyline is now set to dominate the ITV soap in the lead up to Christmas.
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James Martin doesn't think he'd want to join the new 'Top Gear' line-up because he doesn't want to spoil his love of cars.
The 'Saturday Kitchen' host is a well-known racing fanatic and vehicle collector and has been linked with a role on Chris Evans' revamped motoring show.
But James insists Chris hasn't contacted him about a the BBC series and he has major reservations about turning his hobby into a job any way.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, James said: "Everybody's asking me about 'Top Gear'. Chris Evans has not phoned me yet, I've got nothing to do with it. Seriously I'd rather do my cars and my bikes and enjoy it. Because I think if you start doing that for a living and as a job, the pressures are different."
Although he's ruling himself out of a 'Top Gear' job, James is combining his passion for food and love of cars for a live show, 'Plates, Mates & Automobiles', he is going to tour the UK with next year.
The dates will feature a range of cars and motorbikes from his personal collection on stage but he insists it's different to critiquing vehicles on TV.
Speaking about his tour, James, 43, said: "I like doing what I'm doing because I can come in and out of it. They won't allow me to race cars when I'm on this tour, but I guarantee when it's finished I'll be straight in the race car and flying because that's what I enjoy. I enjoy that side of it. I enjoy the car collecting and the bike collecting. There'll be a few of those on stage as well."
Tickets for 'Plates, Mates & Automobiles' are available at www.livenation.co.uk now.
James Martin concerned about Top Gear ‘pressures’
James Martin doesn't think he'd want to join the new 'Top Gear' line-up because he doesn't want to spoil his love of cars.
The 'Saturday Kitchen' host is a well-known racing fanatic and vehicle collector and has been linked with a role on Chris Evans' revamped motoring show.
But James insists Chris hasn't contacted him about a the BBC series and he has major reservations about turning his hobby into a job any way.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, James said: "Everybody's asking me about 'Top Gear'. Chris Evans has not phoned me yet, I've got nothing to do with it. Seriously I'd rather do my cars and my bikes and enjoy it. Because I think if you start doing that for a living and as a job, the pressures are different."
Although he's ruling himself out of a 'Top Gear' job, James is combining his passion for food and love of cars for a live show, 'Plates, Mates & Automobiles', he is going to tour the UK with next year.
The dates will feature a range of cars and motorbikes from his personal collection on stage but he insists it's different to critiquing vehicles on TV.
Speaking about his tour, James, 43, said: "I like doing what I'm doing because I can come in and out of it. They won't allow me to race cars when I'm on this tour, but I guarantee when it's finished I'll be straight in the race car and flying because that's what I enjoy. I enjoy that side of it. I enjoy the car collecting and the bike collecting. There'll be a few of those on stage as well."
Tickets for 'Plates, Mates & Automobiles' are available at www.livenation.co.uk now.
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Boy George wants to sign acts from 'The Voice' to his own record label.
The Culture Club frontman has joined the talent show as a coach for the next series and accepts it's part of his job to ensure the winner has a successful pop career, something that hasn't happened with past acts.
George is personally prepared to give the winner or any other artist on 'The Voice' he thinks can become a chart topper an opportunity to succeed and release music.
When asked if he thinks he can change the fortunes of next year's winner, the 'Karma Chameleon' hitmaker - whose band Culture Club have their own label Different Man Music - said: "That's the idea. This is the first time I've done it so I don't know what the outcome will be ... 'The Voice' chose me, it was an opportunity that came up and they chose me and I felt it was something I could do really well."
When quizzed on whether the winners of Simon Cowell's rival show 'X Factor' fare better because he has his own label Syco, George replied: "How do you know I'm not going to have my own record label?! You don't even have to be the winner, if I believe someone has got what it takes.
"You know, this is a competition, winning a competition is one thing but that doesn't mean that you don't have talent. There's only one winner and there's quite a lot of amazing singers. I haven't started it yet but it's certainly something I want to do in the future - manage other people, work with other people, so it's a possibility."
George - who is joined on the judging panel by will.i.am, Ricky Wilson and fellow newcomer Paloma Faith - is confident the next winner of 'The Voice' will come from his team because has some major talents working with him.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the Attitude Awards, he boasted: "I've got 12 really good singers on my team - I've got a couple of guys and it's like, 'Oh my God, these are great!' "
Although the 54-year-old music legend is happy to judge the pop hopefuls he doesn't think he could cope with the scrutiny if he was in their shoes, singing on stage and hoping for a chair to turn.
He admitted: "I watch these shows and I think, 'Wow, they're so brave.' I'm not sure if I would have been able to take that sort of pressure and that sort of criticism. Possibly I would have been too alternative for it, and there are people that come on the show and are too alternative for the mainstream but that doesn't mean they're not great."
Boy George wants to sign up Voice acts
Boy George wants to sign acts from 'The Voice' to his own record label.
The Culture Club frontman has joined the talent show as a coach for the next series and accepts it's part of his job to ensure the winner has a successful pop career, something that hasn't happened with past acts.
George is personally prepared to give the winner or any other artist on 'The Voice' he thinks can become a chart topper an opportunity to succeed and release music.
When asked if he thinks he can change the fortunes of next year's winner, the 'Karma Chameleon' hitmaker - whose band Culture Club have their own label Different Man Music - said: "That's the idea. This is the first time I've done it so I don't know what the outcome will be ... 'The Voice' chose me, it was an opportunity that came up and they chose me and I felt it was something I could do really well."
When quizzed on whether the winners of Simon Cowell's rival show 'X Factor' fare better because he has his own label Syco, George replied: "How do you know I'm not going to have my own record label?! You don't even have to be the winner, if I believe someone has got what it takes.
"You know, this is a competition, winning a competition is one thing but that doesn't mean that you don't have talent. There's only one winner and there's quite a lot of amazing singers. I haven't started it yet but it's certainly something I want to do in the future - manage other people, work with other people, so it's a possibility."
George - who is joined on the judging panel by will.i.am, Ricky Wilson and fellow newcomer Paloma Faith - is confident the next winner of 'The Voice' will come from his team because has some major talents working with him.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the Attitude Awards, he boasted: "I've got 12 really good singers on my team - I've got a couple of guys and it's like, 'Oh my God, these are great!' "
Although the 54-year-old music legend is happy to judge the pop hopefuls he doesn't think he could cope with the scrutiny if he was in their shoes, singing on stage and hoping for a chair to turn.
He admitted: "I watch these shows and I think, 'Wow, they're so brave.' I'm not sure if I would have been able to take that sort of pressure and that sort of criticism. Possibly I would have been too alternative for it, and there are people that come on the show and are too alternative for the mainstream but that doesn't mean they're not great."
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Mark Gatiss says Jenna Coleman could be replaced by a man on 'Doctor Who'.
The 48-year-old writer thinks it would be "very interesting" for the Doctor, currently played by Peter Capaldi, to have "a male companion" once the 29-year-old actress, who plays Clara Oswald, leaves the sci-fi series after its current season.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the Attitude Awards in London, he said: "I've always been a fan of the boy/girl partnership from way back when.
"It would be very interesting if the Doctor had a male companion... but then it would be a very male show."
But Mark also claims he would be "delighted" if the Doctor becomes a woman in the future, as he believes it would help to keep the show fresh.
He said: "I think the dynamic then would be really interesting. It would be great.
"'Doctor Who' is always driven on change. All you need is a fantastic actor for the part - but I hope Capaldi stays for a very long time because he's great."
Mark thinks Peter, 57, who succeeded Matt Smith in the role in 2013, has really "grown into" the part.
He added: "I love the way people have responded to this series, and I love the two-parters as well."
Jenna Coleman to be replaced by male actor?
Mark Gatiss says Jenna Coleman could be replaced by a man on 'Doctor Who'.
The 48-year-old writer thinks it would be "very interesting" for the Doctor, currently played by Peter Capaldi, to have "a male companion" once the 29-year-old actress, who plays Clara Oswald, leaves the sci-fi series after its current season.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the Attitude Awards in London, he said: "I've always been a fan of the boy/girl partnership from way back when.
"It would be very interesting if the Doctor had a male companion... but then it would be a very male show."
But Mark also claims he would be "delighted" if the Doctor becomes a woman in the future, as he believes it would help to keep the show fresh.
He said: "I think the dynamic then would be really interesting. It would be great.
"'Doctor Who' is always driven on change. All you need is a fantastic actor for the part - but I hope Capaldi stays for a very long time because he's great."
Mark thinks Peter, 57, who succeeded Matt Smith in the role in 2013, has really "grown into" the part.
He added: "I love the way people have responded to this series, and I love the two-parters as well."
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