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Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc walked out of the first series of 'The Great British Bake Off'.
The presenting duo - who have presided over six series of the popular competition - told producers they didn't feel the show was for them because of attempts to manufacture drama, which left contestants in tears.
Sue said: "We felt uncomfortable with it, and we said, 'We don't think you've got the right presenters'."
And Sue is proud of the stance they took as it meant the show was crafted differently.
She added: "I'm proud that we did that, because what we were saying was, 'Let's try and do this a different way' - and no one ever cried again. Maybe they cry because their soufflé collapsed, but nobody's crying because someone's going, 'Does this mean a lot about your grandmother?' Many of the bakers have sad stories, but guess what? We never touch on any of them."
The 46-year-old presenter thinks it is much more important that the bakes and the "nice people" taking part in the competition - which is judged by Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry - are at the forefront, rather than controversy or drama.
She told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "My idea of hell is another dropped cake or an 'Alaska-gate'.
"A good 'Bake Off' for me is just about cakes and nice people - and that's a successful show."
Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc almost quit GBBO series one
Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc walked out of the first series of 'The Great British Bake Off'.
The presenting duo - who have presided over six series of the popular competition - told producers they didn't feel the show was for them because of attempts to manufacture drama, which left contestants in tears.
Sue said: "We felt uncomfortable with it, and we said, 'We don't think you've got the right presenters'."
And Sue is proud of the stance they took as it meant the show was crafted differently.
She added: "I'm proud that we did that, because what we were saying was, 'Let's try and do this a different way' - and no one ever cried again. Maybe they cry because their soufflé collapsed, but nobody's crying because someone's going, 'Does this mean a lot about your grandmother?' Many of the bakers have sad stories, but guess what? We never touch on any of them."
The 46-year-old presenter thinks it is much more important that the bakes and the "nice people" taking part in the competition - which is judged by Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry - are at the forefront, rather than controversy or drama.
She told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "My idea of hell is another dropped cake or an 'Alaska-gate'.
"A good 'Bake Off' for me is just about cakes and nice people - and that's a successful show."
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Samia Ghadie has given birth to a baby boy.
The 'Coronation Street' actress welcomed her first child with fiance Sylvain Longchambon on Thursday (24.09.15) after undergoing a caesarean section.
She wrote on Twitter: "@slongchambon and I are so happy and in love beyond words with our beautiful boy... (sic)."
The 33-year-old star - who also has five-year-old daughter Freya with ex-husband Matthew Smith - revealed she and Sylvain have decided to name their newborn Yves Joseph.
The couple told OK! that they chose the first name as a tribute to Sylvain's brother and the middle name to Samia's late father.
Yves Joseph entered the world at a healthy weight of 8lb and 9oz.
Samia and Sylvain - who are preparing to tie the knot next year - first met when the brunette beauty was partnered with the professional skater on 'Dancing On Ice' in 2013.
And Samia recently admitted she's going to miss being pregnant despite the fact she's been suffering with back pain.
She explained: "My hair has been in great condition and my nails have been so strong due to all the pregnancy hormones flying around. Even my skin seems to have been better!
"I think that's due to the fact that you have double the amount of blood in your body when you're pregnant which supposedly gives you that famous 'pregnancy glow' people talk about!"
Samia Ghadie gives birth to baby boy
Samia Ghadie has given birth to a baby boy.
The 'Coronation Street' actress welcomed her first child with fiance Sylvain Longchambon on Thursday (24.09.15) after undergoing a caesarean section.
She wrote on Twitter: "@slongchambon and I are so happy and in love beyond words with our beautiful boy... (sic)."
The 33-year-old star - who also has five-year-old daughter Freya with ex-husband Matthew Smith - revealed she and Sylvain have decided to name their newborn Yves Joseph.
The couple told OK! that they chose the first name as a tribute to Sylvain's brother and the middle name to Samia's late father.
Yves Joseph entered the world at a healthy weight of 8lb and 9oz.
Samia and Sylvain - who are preparing to tie the knot next year - first met when the brunette beauty was partnered with the professional skater on 'Dancing On Ice' in 2013.
And Samia recently admitted she's going to miss being pregnant despite the fact she's been suffering with back pain.
She explained: "My hair has been in great condition and my nails have been so strong due to all the pregnancy hormones flying around. Even my skin seems to have been better!
"I think that's due to the fact that you have double the amount of blood in your body when you're pregnant which supposedly gives you that famous 'pregnancy glow' people talk about!"
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Jenna Coleman found it "very hard to say goodbye" to 'Doctor Who'.
The 29-year-old actress announced she had quit her role as companion Clara Oswald in the sci-fi drama earlier this month and she's now admitted it was difficult saying her goodbyes to the cast and crew.
She said: "I recognise that it's a special part of my life. The storytelling is so dynamic, and big, and whimsical, and magical. You feel like you're in a fairy tale and it's really hard to walk away from that. It's a lot more than just a job - the friendships I have with the crew and Peter [Capaldi], it's very hard to say goodbye to it."
The brunette beauty - who is set to play Queen Victoria in a new BBC drama - confessed she struggled to hold back the tears while filming her final scene with Capaldi, who plays the titular Time Lord.
She told Entertainment Weekly: "It was just really weird. We film out of sequence as well so, my last part with Peter, I couldn't quite look at him because it wasn't supposed to be a sad part. It's hard to go into detail without telling you anything, but I was really overwhelmed."
Meanwhile, Peter and showrunner Steven Moffat have confessed they tried to convince Jenna to stay numerous times.
Speaking at the Radio Times Festival, Capaldi said: "We ambushed her and tried to talk sense into her."
Moffat added: "It was the worst ambush ever. Peter said, 'I think there might be a chance we can convince Jenna to stay ... She's coming over! Don't look at her!' "
Jenna Coleman ‘overwhelmed’ by Doctor Who exit
Jenna Coleman found it "very hard to say goodbye" to 'Doctor Who'.
The 29-year-old actress announced she had quit her role as companion Clara Oswald in the sci-fi drama earlier this month and she's now admitted it was difficult saying her goodbyes to the cast and crew.
She said: "I recognise that it's a special part of my life. The storytelling is so dynamic, and big, and whimsical, and magical. You feel like you're in a fairy tale and it's really hard to walk away from that. It's a lot more than just a job - the friendships I have with the crew and Peter [Capaldi], it's very hard to say goodbye to it."
The brunette beauty - who is set to play Queen Victoria in a new BBC drama - confessed she struggled to hold back the tears while filming her final scene with Capaldi, who plays the titular Time Lord.
She told Entertainment Weekly: "It was just really weird. We film out of sequence as well so, my last part with Peter, I couldn't quite look at him because it wasn't supposed to be a sad part. It's hard to go into detail without telling you anything, but I was really overwhelmed."
Meanwhile, Peter and showrunner Steven Moffat have confessed they tried to convince Jenna to stay numerous times.
Speaking at the Radio Times Festival, Capaldi said: "We ambushed her and tried to talk sense into her."
Moffat added: "It was the worst ambush ever. Peter said, 'I think there might be a chance we can convince Jenna to stay ... She's coming over! Don't look at her!' "
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Danny Dyer has promised Dean Wicks will finally get his comeuppance on 'EastEnders'.
The 38-year-old actor - who plays pub landlord Mick Carter in the soap - has revealed Matt Di Angelo's character Dean will finally get what's coming to him after raping Mick's wife Linda (Kellie Bright) last year.
Speaking about how seeing Dean get away with the crime makes him angry, Danny said: "It winds me up. I get the hump over it."
Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins jumped in, saying: "We are going to wrap it up. It needs to. I can't take your temper for that long."
Danny added: "The geezer's going to get it. Don't worry. He's going to get it."
It's also been revealed the storyline will involve Mick wearing a wet suit.
Speaking at the Radio Times Festival, Dominic explained: "There's a lot of big resolutions coming in the New Year. Danny's been fitted for a wet suit and he's going into water..."
The 'Football Factory' star added that while he finds his work emotionally draining, his long-term partner and fiance Joanne Mas often teases him.
He shared: "She'll say, 'Oh did you have to pull some pints today?' ... I've had to draw on all of my acting skills to do it well."
EastEnders’ Danny Dyer: Dean Wicks’ to get his comeuppance
Danny Dyer has promised Dean Wicks will finally get his comeuppance on 'EastEnders'.
The 38-year-old actor - who plays pub landlord Mick Carter in the soap - has revealed Matt Di Angelo's character Dean will finally get what's coming to him after raping Mick's wife Linda (Kellie Bright) last year.
Speaking about how seeing Dean get away with the crime makes him angry, Danny said: "It winds me up. I get the hump over it."
Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins jumped in, saying: "We are going to wrap it up. It needs to. I can't take your temper for that long."
Danny added: "The geezer's going to get it. Don't worry. He's going to get it."
It's also been revealed the storyline will involve Mick wearing a wet suit.
Speaking at the Radio Times Festival, Dominic explained: "There's a lot of big resolutions coming in the New Year. Danny's been fitted for a wet suit and he's going into water..."
The 'Football Factory' star added that while he finds his work emotionally draining, his long-term partner and fiance Joanne Mas often teases him.
He shared: "She'll say, 'Oh did you have to pull some pints today?' ... I've had to draw on all of my acting skills to do it well."
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Daniel O'Donnell's family have rubbished rumours that his sister is actually his mother.
The 53-year-old singer - who's currently partnering Kristina Rihanoff on 'Strictly Come Dancing' - has been subjected to a smear campaign that his family believe is designed to tarnish his impeccable image.
Margo - Daniel's 64-year-old sister, who's rumoured to be his mother - said: "I first heard it after a concert when a fan said to me, 'Your son isn't as good a singer as you.'
"I felt so sad for my mother over it wondering about how it made her feel with people saying these things."
Daniel's mother Julia passed away in May 2014 and shortly before her death, Margo promised to deal with the smear campaign once and for all.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I said to my mother before she died last year that I was going to address it - and she told me I should."
Margo has previously tackled the rumours in a tell-all book 'Margo Queen Of Country & Irish: The Promise And The Dream', writing: "Rumours about being pregnant or having children were to continue throughout my life, including that I was Daniel's mother rather than his older sister.
"This despite the fact that there are only ten years' difference between us in age, so it would have been classed as something of a miracle if I were his mother."
Daniel O’Donnell’s family rubbish smear campaign
Daniel O'Donnell's family have rubbished rumours that his sister is actually his mother.
The 53-year-old singer - who's currently partnering Kristina Rihanoff on 'Strictly Come Dancing' - has been subjected to a smear campaign that his family believe is designed to tarnish his impeccable image.
Margo - Daniel's 64-year-old sister, who's rumoured to be his mother - said: "I first heard it after a concert when a fan said to me, 'Your son isn't as good a singer as you.'
"I felt so sad for my mother over it wondering about how it made her feel with people saying these things."
Daniel's mother Julia passed away in May 2014 and shortly before her death, Margo promised to deal with the smear campaign once and for all.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I said to my mother before she died last year that I was going to address it - and she told me I should."
Margo has previously tackled the rumours in a tell-all book 'Margo Queen Of Country & Irish: The Promise And The Dream', writing: "Rumours about being pregnant or having children were to continue throughout my life, including that I was Daniel's mother rather than his older sister.
"This despite the fact that there are only ten years' difference between us in age, so it would have been classed as something of a miracle if I were his mother."
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Simon Cowell's Judges' Houses will be held at a French palace.
The 55-year-old music mogul - who has previously hosted the next stage of 'The X Factor' from his home in Los Angeles and a villa in Marbella - reportedly ordered staff to find a venue "fit for a king".
A source said: "Simon's judges' house has often been in the US or further afield, but logistics meant it was better to stay in Europe this year.
"After Simon told them he wanted a lavish, regal-style castle in France they found a location that seems to be perfect."
Simon - who is usually joined by Sinitta at Judges' Houses - is said to have asked One Direction's Louis Tomlinson to help him decide which contestants from the over 25 category to put through to the live shows.
The insider told the The Sun newspaper: "It has a fantastic outside performance space and luxurious accommodation for Simon and Louis to relax in between filming. Simon is over the moon about it."
Elsewhere, BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw will be taking the boys category to his hometown Manchester while Rita Ora has decided on Beverly Hills for the girls and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini will take the groups to Rome.
Simon Cowell heads to france for Judges’ Houses
Simon Cowell's Judges' Houses will be held at a French palace.
The 55-year-old music mogul - who has previously hosted the next stage of 'The X Factor' from his home in Los Angeles and a villa in Marbella - reportedly ordered staff to find a venue "fit for a king".
A source said: "Simon's judges' house has often been in the US or further afield, but logistics meant it was better to stay in Europe this year.
"After Simon told them he wanted a lavish, regal-style castle in France they found a location that seems to be perfect."
Simon - who is usually joined by Sinitta at Judges' Houses - is said to have asked One Direction's Louis Tomlinson to help him decide which contestants from the over 25 category to put through to the live shows.
The insider told the The Sun newspaper: "It has a fantastic outside performance space and luxurious accommodation for Simon and Louis to relax in between filming. Simon is over the moon about it."
Elsewhere, BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw will be taking the boys category to his hometown Manchester while Rita Ora has decided on Beverly Hills for the girls and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini will take the groups to Rome.
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Louis Walsh has reportedly turned down a £500,000 offer for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
The music manager was said to be considering an appearance in the reality TV show after being axed from 'The X Factor' this year but now that Simon Cowell wants to bring him back for the live shows, he has changed his mind.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Louis looked like he was in the wilderness. But now he is one of the most in-demand men in TV.
"ITV approached him months ago to do 'I'm a Celebrity'. He turned them down but in recent weeks they have come in again for him with a huge money offer.
"He met them to discuss it but now Simon is offering a place back on 'X Factor' it seems unlikely he will be heading to Australia.
"He can earn a six-figure sum making a comeback on 'X Factor' which doesn't involve eating bugs or doing any horrible tasks or trials."
Louis recently confirmed he has spoken to show boss Simon about rejoining at some point in the current series.
He explained: "Simon said the door was open to me months ago. I talked to him recently. There is a possibility I might end up on the show, but I don't know for definite. I'd like to. I'm available."
Louis Walsh rejects 500k I’m A Celeb offer
Louis Walsh has reportedly turned down a £500,000 offer for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
The music manager was said to be considering an appearance in the reality TV show after being axed from 'The X Factor' this year but now that Simon Cowell wants to bring him back for the live shows, he has changed his mind.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Louis looked like he was in the wilderness. But now he is one of the most in-demand men in TV.
"ITV approached him months ago to do 'I'm a Celebrity'. He turned them down but in recent weeks they have come in again for him with a huge money offer.
"He met them to discuss it but now Simon is offering a place back on 'X Factor' it seems unlikely he will be heading to Australia.
"He can earn a six-figure sum making a comeback on 'X Factor' which doesn't involve eating bugs or doing any horrible tasks or trials."
Louis recently confirmed he has spoken to show boss Simon about rejoining at some point in the current series.
He explained: "Simon said the door was open to me months ago. I talked to him recently. There is a possibility I might end up on the show, but I don't know for definite. I'd like to. I'm available."
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Gary Oldman loves 'Downton Abbey'.
The 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' actor left his "biggest fan" Michelle Dockery starstruck when he approached her to tell her how much he enjoys watching her show.
Asked which celebrity fans have impressed her, she told Look magazine: "Gary Oldman. It was an event in New York and I was standing there with Laura Carmichael [who plays Lady Edith] and he strode over and just launched into how much he loved the show.
"That was amazing, as I'm his biggest fan ever."
The 'Harry Potter' actor isn't the only Hollywood star to stun the cast with his fandom.
Phyllis Logan - who plays head housekeeper Elsie Hughes on the show - couldn't believe it when Johnny Depp recognised her when she went to visit her husband Kevin McNally on the set of the latest 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie.
She said recently: "My husband was recently filming the fifth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film with Johnny Depp and he said, 'What was it I saw you in once... Oh you were in 'Downton Abbey', I love that show.'
"His favourite characters were Mr. Carson and Daisy!"
Gary Oldman loves Downton Abbey
Gary Oldman loves 'Downton Abbey'.
The 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' actor left his "biggest fan" Michelle Dockery starstruck when he approached her to tell her how much he enjoys watching her show.
Asked which celebrity fans have impressed her, she told Look magazine: "Gary Oldman. It was an event in New York and I was standing there with Laura Carmichael [who plays Lady Edith] and he strode over and just launched into how much he loved the show.
"That was amazing, as I'm his biggest fan ever."
The 'Harry Potter' actor isn't the only Hollywood star to stun the cast with his fandom.
Phyllis Logan - who plays head housekeeper Elsie Hughes on the show - couldn't believe it when Johnny Depp recognised her when she went to visit her husband Kevin McNally on the set of the latest 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie.
She said recently: "My husband was recently filming the fifth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film with Johnny Depp and he said, 'What was it I saw you in once... Oh you were in 'Downton Abbey', I love that show.'
"His favourite characters were Mr. Carson and Daisy!"
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Michelle Keegan thinks 'Our Girl' will be a huge "challenge".
The former 'Coronation Street' actress can't wait to begin filming the new military drama series but knows she'll find it hard as it's so different to anything she's ever done.
She said: "I'm so excited. I've known for a long time now so I just want to start filming, it's been such a long wait.
"The role is different to anything I've done before, so it's out of my comfort zone.
"People probably look at me and think, 'She couldn't be in the army.' It will be mentally and physically challenging."
Michelle will relocate to South Africa early next year to film the show, and is already making plans for her loved ones to visit.
She said: "I'm sure Mark [Wright, her husband] will come out if he gets time - and so will my mum, friends and family."
However, Mark knows it could be tough for him to find the time to make the trip because of his own busy schedule.
He told Star magazine: "If I get a free week, for sure [I'll go over]. I'm on Heart Radio twice a week, so I can't be there the whole time, but I'll get over as much as I can."
Michelle Keegan out of her ‘comfort zone’
Michelle Keegan thinks 'Our Girl' will be a huge "challenge".
The former 'Coronation Street' actress can't wait to begin filming the new military drama series but knows she'll find it hard as it's so different to anything she's ever done.
She said: "I'm so excited. I've known for a long time now so I just want to start filming, it's been such a long wait.
"The role is different to anything I've done before, so it's out of my comfort zone.
"People probably look at me and think, 'She couldn't be in the army.' It will be mentally and physically challenging."
Michelle will relocate to South Africa early next year to film the show, and is already making plans for her loved ones to visit.
She said: "I'm sure Mark [Wright, her husband] will come out if he gets time - and so will my mum, friends and family."
However, Mark knows it could be tough for him to find the time to make the trip because of his own busy schedule.
He told Star magazine: "If I get a free week, for sure [I'll go over]. I'm on Heart Radio twice a week, so I can't be there the whole time, but I'll get over as much as I can."