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Dan Callaghan ‘probably deserved’ sacking on The Apprentice


Dan Callaghan thinks he "probably deserved" to be the first candidate sent home on 'The Apprentice'.
The 23-year-old fragrance retailer director was sent home by Lord Alan Sugar in the first episode of the new series of the entrepreneurial competition last night (14.10.15) after his team made a pathetic total profit of just over £1 in the first task while he failed to sell a single item.
Dan admitted: "I think in a sense I probably got what was coming to me ... I genuinely thought I could wing it! You see it on the telly and you think, 'How hard can it be?' But at the same time, when you are actually put into a position where you have to sell something to people who aren't interested in it for a start, it's difficult.
"And I never truly realised how difficult it would be until I actually tried to do it. I got what I deserved, really!"
Dan also addressed his plan to call his team the Sugababes, insisting it was only a joke.
He told Digital Spy: "Everyone seems to think it was serious! No, it was a joke. Some people in the team genuinely looked at me like I was being serious. No, it was a joke. That wouldn't have gone down well, but I would have loved it! it's a shame, but we went for Connexus. I'm still not sure what that means."
'The Apprentice' continues tonight (15.10.15) at 9pm on BBC One.

Vicky Pattison blasts ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear


Vicky Pattison thinks her ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear is "vile" and "conniving".
The former 'Geordie Shore' star enjoyed a four-month romance with the 'Ex On The Beach' hunk but their relationship abruptly ended when he kissed his ex Connie Wiltshire on screen, leaving Vicky feeling furious.
She ranted: "I've learned an awful lot from Stephen Bear and I suppose I should thank him for that. He's literally the most vile, horrendous, snaky, conniving and manipulative person I have ever met.
"I'm truly shocked that I've allowed myself to be so taken in - but there you go. Love is blind, or in my case, blind, dead, stupid."
Despite the sudden downfall of their relationship, Vicky insists she isn't bothered by him cheating as she's already over it.
She ranted: "I'd love to say I'm devastated, heartbroken and that I won't ever be able to put the pieces of my soul back together - but it'd be a lie. I'm completely desensitised to it all.
"I have never allowed a man to mug us off as many times as he has. I feel I'm over it. I can't even say it'll hurt seeing him with other people because I've already seen him with half of the f***ing 'Ex On The Beach' cast. So I think I'll be OK."
But the 27-year-old reality star admitted she really hoped the relationship would succeed.
She told new! magazine: "I tried to make the relationship work because I did care about him. But there are a lot of things I stand for. I have lasses who look up to me and it's about strength of character and having a low bulls**t tolerance."

Lucy Watson says her girl-like boyfriend suits her


Lucy Watson loves having a "bitchy" boyfriend.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star is smitten with co-star James Dunmore and particularly likes the fact she can talk to him about anything.
She said: "He's really honest and reliable and a good listener too. He's like a girl. He's really bitchy so if I want to bitch about someone he's there, ready."
Meanwhile, James likes Lucy's "super-nice" side and also the fact she isn't afraid to stand up to him.
He said: "I like the fact Lucy can put me in my place.
"I see a side of her that other people don't - she's super-nice and cute."
Lucy, 25, also admitted she is worried about having another romance on the show because they haven't worked out too well in the past.
She said: "I do [worry] because I've had relationships on the show in the past and they've never been that great. But James is completely different to anyone I've ever met before."
However, James, 27, isn't as concerned.
He told OK! magazine: "It's different because I'm friends with the guys and people seem happy that we're together.
"If I was someone's ex, then they may try and cause s**t. It takes a lot for me to get bothered anyway."

Jess Wright has ‘girly’ chats with Michelle Keegan


Jess Wright speaks to sister-in-law Michelle Keegan about "girly stuff."
The 'Only Way is Essex' star often turns to the actress - who is married to her brother Mark Wright - when she needs female advice because she and the former 'Coronation Street' star get on "really well".
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "Michelle's my sister-in-law so of course we have discussions about girly stuff and that. We get on great."
And the 30-year-old beauty's brother Mark - who tied the knot with Michelle in May - sometimes even likes to join in the conversation.
She added: "I usually speak to her about girly stuff but sometimes Mark's involved and sometimes he isn't, depends what the conversation is."
Jess has been single since splitting from Ricky Rayment last October and at the moment she is not looking for romance and is just enjoying having girly fun.
She said: "I am just loving life at the minute. Going out with the girls - probably going out too much. It's cool being single and not having anyone to answer to."
Jess was speaking as part of her work with Lil-Lets as they launch the Tampon Truths campaign. Visit Smartfit.co.uk for more information on the campaign and the Lil-lets SmartFit tampon range.



EastEnders’ Ben Mitchell set for trouble with Gavin


'EastEnders' character Ben Mitchell is heading for trouble with new villain Gavin Sullivan.
Actor Harry Reid has revealed his alter ego will fall under his former stepdad Gavin's evil spell now he is involved in the tense situation involving his former carer and his mother Kathy (Gillian Taylforth).
Gavin (Paul Nicholas) has kidnapped Ben's biological dad Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in a bid to extort cash from the Mitchell family but Ben may find himself siding with his stepfather.
Harry said: "We have to remember he was Ben's stepdad and father figure for years. He grew up with him and there will be a lot of love there.
"Ben came back a happy child, so you think Gavin is a perfect dad as he helped create that kid. There's a real connection there between them, having spent time together and loved each other. There's a real connection there between them, having spent time together and loved each other. But essentially it's the fact his mum did this to him than Gavin, as Gavin is just a stepfather."
However, Harry believes Ben's true loyalty will lie with Phil because they are true blood, despite the often strained father/son relationship.
Speaking to website SoapSquawk, he added: "I think there are different levels. Ben finds Gavin more understanding than Phil - (although) everyone is! But a young lad in his position seeks his father's love and respect and wants his dad to think, 'That's my boy.' But being on the Square he is in a macho family; it's all about who is the top dog. He is always seeking his dad's respect and love. But when it comes to it he loves Phil more, because he is his actual dad ... They have both made mistakes but he would swing to Phil's side more."

Anthea Turner’s marriage to Grant Bovey over


Anthea Turner's marriage to Grant Bovey is officially over after she was granted a quickie divorce in just two minutes.
The TV star was granted a decree nisi at a hearing at the Central Family Court in London before District Judge Heather MacGregor on Wednesday morning (14.10.15).
Judge MacGregor awarded Anthea the undefended petition on the grounds of her husband's adultery.
The pair originally split in 2013 with Anthea kicking her spouse out of their Surrey home amid allegations Grant had embarked on a year-long affair with socialite Zoe De Mallet Morgan.
According to reports Judge Heather MacGregor said: "I pronounce the decree nisi order in accordance with the respective district judge certificates."
Neither Anthea, 55, nor Grant, 53, attended the hearing and their divorce will be legally finalised within the next six weeks.
The couple first got together in 1998 following Anthea's split from her first husband, DJ Peter Powell.
However, they split briefly when Grant rekindled his relationship with his wife Della - with whom he has three children - before tying the knot in 2000.
Anthea has proven she is ready to move on from her failed marriage by recently appearing on a celebrity version of 'First Dates' as part of Channel 4's Stand Up to Cancer and enjoyed lunch with a 50-year-old man named Jeremy.
However, the former 'Blue Peter' presenter decided not to pursue a relationship with Jeremy, claiming he was too well-behaved and that she was putt off when she discovered he didn't like the taste of brown sauce.

Stephen Fry leaves QI


Stephen Fry is to step down as the host of 'QI'.
The 58-year-old TV personality has been presenting the BBC quiz show since 2003 but felt it was "time to move on" from the programme, with Sandi Toksvig taking over the role.
He said: "For 13 years I had one of the best jobs on television. Behind the camera squadrons of quite extraordinarily brilliant researchers, programme makers and uniquely curious (in both senses of the word) people making that job so much easier.
"In front of the camera generations of lively minds and above all of course the wonder of nature that is [team captain] Alan Davies."
Stephen has been replaced by the Danish comedienne, who's admitted she has "huge shoes to fill".
Sandi wrote on Twitter: "And today's quite interesting news is that I've been announced as the new presenter of Qi. My dream telly job and I have huge shoes to fill (sic)."
Meanwhile, the show's creator John Lloyd said Stephen's departure marked the "end of an era".
He said: "Though we are all very sad he's decided to move on, I am confident that we have found the perfect person to occupy his gigantic shoes.
"Sandi will be the first female host of a mainstream comedy panel show on British television - an appointment that is well overdue."
Stephen's final series on the show begins this month and will feature an impressive list of guests, including Jeremy Clarkson, Sue Perkins and Noel Fielding.

Anthony Ogogo given sex ban by Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse


Anthony Ogogo's 'Strictly Come Dancing' partner Oti Mabuse banned him from having sex.
The Olympic boxer was voted off the celebrity dance contest last weekend after losing the dance-off to TV chef Ainsley Harriott and he's now spoken out to claim a sex and alcohol ban imposed on him by his professional partner may be to blame.
Anthony revealed Oti told him he needed to "slow down on the humping" with his fiancee Casey Wicks if he wanted to take home the Glitterball trophy.
But he's now claimed he thinks sex bans are "questionable" as he's performed better in the boxing ring in the past when he's ignored them.
Anthony told OK! magazine: "Before one fight I thought, let's just do it, and we did, and the next day I knocked the guy out in the first round."
The 26-year-old hunk's fiancee Casey added: "I'd like to take credit for that."
The couple admitted they now "need to save up" for their wedding and are focusing on plans for the big day.

Anthea Turner to be granted quickie divorce


Anthea Turner is to be granted a quickie divorce.
The 55-year-old presenter has reportedly applied for her divorce from second husband Grant Bovey to be finalised at London's Central Family Court.
If the decree nisi is approved, their 15-year marriage will be over within six weeks, according to The Sun newspaper.
Anthea kicked Grant, 53, out of their £5 million home in Surrey after discovering he'd been having an affair.
The couple first got together in 1998 following Anthea's split from her first husband, DJ Peter Powell.
However, they split briefly when Grant rekindled his relationship with his wife Della - with whom he has three children - before tying the knot in the year 2000.
Meanwhile, Anthea recently appeared on a celebrity version of 'First Dates' as part of Channel 4's Stand Up to Cancer and enjoyed lunch with a 50-year-old man named Jeremy.
The former 'Blue Peter' presenter decided not to pursue a relationship with Jeremy, claiming he was too well-behaved and that she was putt off when she discovered he didn't like the taste of brown sauce.

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