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Paul Jagger is the latest contestant to be eliminated from 'The Great British Bake Off' after a series of disasters.
The 49-year-old prison governor became the eighth person to leave the show after failing to impress in all three challenges.
His banana and custard cream horns disappointed judge Paul Hollywood, while his religieuse a l'ancienne - a centrepiece of stacked eclairs shaped like a nun - collapsed because his choux pastry could not support the weight.
And Paul also came in last in the technical challenge with a batch of moccatines which were branded "almost raw" and "like rubber".
Admitting he was starting to panic, he said: "Which is the nearest exit out of the room, that's what I'm thinking... that's game over, really."
And he was right as judges Paul and Mary Berry opted to send him home.
However, Paul revealed his main regret from the series was his "sense of humour failure" with presenter Mel Giedroyc in a previous episode.
He explained: "My worst moment had to be the vol au vents - it was a nightmare from start to finish - there were flour and eggs everywhere.
"Mel came across as I was cutting out the pastry shapes and she wanted to play noughts and crosses in the dough. But I had a sense of humour failure as the time pressure was getting to me, and I still can't believe that I dissed Mel!"
Paul Jagger eliminated from GBBO
Paul Jagger is the latest contestant to be eliminated from 'The Great British Bake Off' after a series of disasters.
The 49-year-old prison governor became the eighth person to leave the show after failing to impress in all three challenges.
His banana and custard cream horns disappointed judge Paul Hollywood, while his religieuse a l'ancienne - a centrepiece of stacked eclairs shaped like a nun - collapsed because his choux pastry could not support the weight.
And Paul also came in last in the technical challenge with a batch of moccatines which were branded "almost raw" and "like rubber".
Admitting he was starting to panic, he said: "Which is the nearest exit out of the room, that's what I'm thinking... that's game over, really."
And he was right as judges Paul and Mary Berry opted to send him home.
However, Paul revealed his main regret from the series was his "sense of humour failure" with presenter Mel Giedroyc in a previous episode.
He explained: "My worst moment had to be the vol au vents - it was a nightmare from start to finish - there were flour and eggs everywhere.
"Mel came across as I was cutting out the pastry shapes and she wanted to play noughts and crosses in the dough. But I had a sense of humour failure as the time pressure was getting to me, and I still can't believe that I dissed Mel!"
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'Coronation Street' actor Craig Charles has rubbished claims Callum Logan's dead body was seen breathing in last night's (23.09.15) live episode.
The 51-year-old actor - who plays Lloyd Mullaney in the soap - has spoken out after viewers claimed they could see actor Sean Ward's body moving up and down as if he was still breathing after Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) had killed his character Callum with a blow to the head and wrapped him up in an old duvet.
Craig said: "I don't know how the dead body can breathe because once that dead body's wrapped up in blanket it's actually a dummy.
"I hate to spoil it for you, but it's actually a dummy, so I don't know how a dummy was breathing."
The 'Red Dwarf' star confessed that although the cast were worried about making mistakes, they'd rehearsed so much that they were all excited to get it over with.
He told 'Good Morning Britain': "That's why you watch these things because you want it all to go wrong and that's the fun of it really. I think 'Coronation Street' does these things so well that they never go wrong.
"They rehearsed it so much. It's kind of rehearsed in two weeks and you've nailed it by then and you're like, can we just do this now please because you're running it through and running it through and everyone knows where they've got to be and what they've got to do and it's like clockwork. It's a really well oiled machine."
And although Craig is set to appear in his final scene tomorrow (25.09.15), he insists he won't miss his on and off-screen pal Simon Gregson (Steve McDonald) - who didn't appear in the live episode because he's currently taking time off - too much as they live so close to one another.
He added: "He's on a break, his wife's pregnant so he's taking a bit of time. You've got to take some paternity leave.
"We're great mates and we only live round the corner so it's very difficult to miss someone when I come home and he's always in my kitchen, in real life. So I'm not going to miss him that much."
Coronation Street’s Craig Charles: Callum wasn’t breathing
'Coronation Street' actor Craig Charles has rubbished claims Callum Logan's dead body was seen breathing in last night's (23.09.15) live episode.
The 51-year-old actor - who plays Lloyd Mullaney in the soap - has spoken out after viewers claimed they could see actor Sean Ward's body moving up and down as if he was still breathing after Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) had killed his character Callum with a blow to the head and wrapped him up in an old duvet.
Craig said: "I don't know how the dead body can breathe because once that dead body's wrapped up in blanket it's actually a dummy.
"I hate to spoil it for you, but it's actually a dummy, so I don't know how a dummy was breathing."
The 'Red Dwarf' star confessed that although the cast were worried about making mistakes, they'd rehearsed so much that they were all excited to get it over with.
He told 'Good Morning Britain': "That's why you watch these things because you want it all to go wrong and that's the fun of it really. I think 'Coronation Street' does these things so well that they never go wrong.
"They rehearsed it so much. It's kind of rehearsed in two weeks and you've nailed it by then and you're like, can we just do this now please because you're running it through and running it through and everyone knows where they've got to be and what they've got to do and it's like clockwork. It's a really well oiled machine."
And although Craig is set to appear in his final scene tomorrow (25.09.15), he insists he won't miss his on and off-screen pal Simon Gregson (Steve McDonald) - who didn't appear in the live episode because he's currently taking time off - too much as they live so close to one another.
He added: "He's on a break, his wife's pregnant so he's taking a bit of time. You've got to take some paternity leave.
"We're great mates and we only live round the corner so it's very difficult to miss someone when I come home and he's always in my kitchen, in real life. So I'm not going to miss him that much."
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Sheridan Smith is dating The Enemy's bassist Andy Hopkins.
The 'Cilla' actress, 34, and 29-year-old rocker have been developing their romance in secret and are now reportedly an item after Sheridan contacted the musician directly through social media site Twitter.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "Straight away there was chemistry.
"They're quite alike as neither of them take fame very seriously, though they are both passionate about their careers."
Despite their high profile careers the stars haven't been photographed out together and aren't too bothered about the media spotlight.
Meanwhile, unlucky-in-love Sheridan previously dated Hollyoaks actor Greg Wood and revealed she was "hurt by an idiot boy" after he apparently cheated on her with his co-star Tamara Wall.
She wrote on Twitter in July: "Just been hurt by an idiot boy again but not gonna lower myself to his standards."
The actress has also been linked to 'The Late Late Show' host James Corden, 37, in the past and the two have remained firm friends.
However the 'We'll Live and Die In These Towns' rocker Andy - who hails from Coventry and loves Oasis - could be just the type of down-to-earth lad that Sheridan needs.
Sheridan Smith and The Enemy’s Andy Hopkins date
Sheridan Smith is dating The Enemy's bassist Andy Hopkins.
The 'Cilla' actress, 34, and 29-year-old rocker have been developing their romance in secret and are now reportedly an item after Sheridan contacted the musician directly through social media site Twitter.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "Straight away there was chemistry.
"They're quite alike as neither of them take fame very seriously, though they are both passionate about their careers."
Despite their high profile careers the stars haven't been photographed out together and aren't too bothered about the media spotlight.
Meanwhile, unlucky-in-love Sheridan previously dated Hollyoaks actor Greg Wood and revealed she was "hurt by an idiot boy" after he apparently cheated on her with his co-star Tamara Wall.
She wrote on Twitter in July: "Just been hurt by an idiot boy again but not gonna lower myself to his standards."
The actress has also been linked to 'The Late Late Show' host James Corden, 37, in the past and the two have remained firm friends.
However the 'We'll Live and Die In These Towns' rocker Andy - who hails from Coventry and loves Oasis - could be just the type of down-to-earth lad that Sheridan needs.
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Graham Norton plans to retire at 60.
The 52-year-old presenter isn't ready to leave his self-titled talk show just yet, but he is already making plans as he wants to have the time to "enjoy life" before it's too late.
He said "I'm not jumping from the show now, but the idea is in my head. You want to get out when you can. I want to still enjoy life."
Graham - who is currently single - always tries to be happy, even when things go wrong, and doesn't want to be someone who doesn't enjoy the things they have.
He said: "If you'd asked me at 42 if I was happy I would have said yes, even when things weren't so good because you choose your happiness.
"Some people are bad at it - they spend their whole time thinking about the life they're not living, yearning for something else rather than enjoying the life they are living. What's the point of that?"
Despite his years of success, the Irish presenter admits he doesn't lead a lavish lifestyle.
He told Closer magazine: "I don;t want to spend all my money as that would be stupid, so you forget you have it and get on with life.
"Then I'll have a meeting with the bank and they'll say, 'You have this amount' and I think, 'I really should go out and buy something.' "
Graham Norton to retire at 60
Graham Norton plans to retire at 60.
The 52-year-old presenter isn't ready to leave his self-titled talk show just yet, but he is already making plans as he wants to have the time to "enjoy life" before it's too late.
He said "I'm not jumping from the show now, but the idea is in my head. You want to get out when you can. I want to still enjoy life."
Graham - who is currently single - always tries to be happy, even when things go wrong, and doesn't want to be someone who doesn't enjoy the things they have.
He said: "If you'd asked me at 42 if I was happy I would have said yes, even when things weren't so good because you choose your happiness.
"Some people are bad at it - they spend their whole time thinking about the life they're not living, yearning for something else rather than enjoying the life they are living. What's the point of that?"
Despite his years of success, the Irish presenter admits he doesn't lead a lavish lifestyle.
He told Closer magazine: "I don;t want to spend all my money as that would be stupid, so you forget you have it and get on with life.
"Then I'll have a meeting with the bank and they'll say, 'You have this amount' and I think, 'I really should go out and buy something.' "
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Michelle Dockery almost quit 'Downton Abbey' after series three.
The 33-year-old actress will say goodbye to her alter ego Lady Mary Crawley when the show comes to an end after six series later this year, but she admitted she considered walking away from the role some time ago.
She said: "There was a time after series three... a moment where I thought it was my time to go.
"But I couldn't bear the idea of not being a part of it."
And Michelle loves playing Lady Mary so much, she'd "jump at the chance" of returning for a movie.
Asked about the possibility of a 'Downton' film, she said: "I'd jump at the chance. It's certainly not something that's been discussed, as far as I know, but I'd imagine it would take very little for everyone to get involved."
While the brunette beauty loves the sense of "freedom" from no longer being tied to the show, she also admits the prospect of not having regular work is "terrifying".
She told Look magazine: "It's a good feeling. There is a sense of freedom, but I'll miss the security. That's a little terrifying. I'm a working actor, after all."
Michelle Dockery almost quit Downton Abbey
Michelle Dockery almost quit 'Downton Abbey' after series three.
The 33-year-old actress will say goodbye to her alter ego Lady Mary Crawley when the show comes to an end after six series later this year, but she admitted she considered walking away from the role some time ago.
She said: "There was a time after series three... a moment where I thought it was my time to go.
"But I couldn't bear the idea of not being a part of it."
And Michelle loves playing Lady Mary so much, she'd "jump at the chance" of returning for a movie.
Asked about the possibility of a 'Downton' film, she said: "I'd jump at the chance. It's certainly not something that's been discussed, as far as I know, but I'd imagine it would take very little for everyone to get involved."
While the brunette beauty loves the sense of "freedom" from no longer being tied to the show, she also admits the prospect of not having regular work is "terrifying".
She told Look magazine: "It's a good feeling. There is a sense of freedom, but I'll miss the security. That's a little terrifying. I'm a working actor, after all."
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Sean Ward is "gutted" to be leaving 'Coronation Street'.
The 26-year-old actor, who joined the soap last October, wasn't surprised when producers informed him his character Callum Logan would be dramatically murdered and buried under the cobbles by the Platt family during tonight's (23.09.15) live episode, but admits it feels "bittersweet."
Discussing his departure, he said: "It's bittersweet. I'm going to be gutted to leave 'Corrie,' but at the same time it's completely right for the character and as an actor that's the goal, that's what makes me happy.
"I got called up to a meeting with Stuart Blackburn, the producer. I thought I was in trouble! Then as soon as I walked into the room Stuart looked at me and said, 'I'm going to tell you straight away I'm going to kill him!' I was excited. Initially I didn't feel that upset. Just before the meeting I had started to think that they were maybe going to try and turn Callum good, and I really didn't want that because he's not got it in him to be good!"
Tonight viewers watched as drug-dealer Callum attacked Sarah-Louise Platt in her home before her sister-in-law Kylie dealt him a blow to the head with a wrench, killing him instantly. Kylie and husband David Platt then hid Callum's body in the garage manhole.
Sean relished the chance to play a villain and says it has given him more confidence about his acting ability.
He explained: "When I first started it was all about Callum's look. Now, I get comments on my acting ability, which is what it's all about for me. Coming from a place before Corrie where I'd lost my confidence as an actor, it's amazing to receive those sorts of messages.
"I would just love to continue acting and to continue to grow as a person as well as an actor. I've grown so much over this past year at 'Corrie,' and long may that continue. If I can carry on acting then I'll be a very happy man."
Sean Ward ‘gutted’ to leave ‘Coronation Street’
Sean Ward is "gutted" to be leaving 'Coronation Street'.
The 26-year-old actor, who joined the soap last October, wasn't surprised when producers informed him his character Callum Logan would be dramatically murdered and buried under the cobbles by the Platt family during tonight's (23.09.15) live episode, but admits it feels "bittersweet."
Discussing his departure, he said: "It's bittersweet. I'm going to be gutted to leave 'Corrie,' but at the same time it's completely right for the character and as an actor that's the goal, that's what makes me happy.
"I got called up to a meeting with Stuart Blackburn, the producer. I thought I was in trouble! Then as soon as I walked into the room Stuart looked at me and said, 'I'm going to tell you straight away I'm going to kill him!' I was excited. Initially I didn't feel that upset. Just before the meeting I had started to think that they were maybe going to try and turn Callum good, and I really didn't want that because he's not got it in him to be good!"
Tonight viewers watched as drug-dealer Callum attacked Sarah-Louise Platt in her home before her sister-in-law Kylie dealt him a blow to the head with a wrench, killing him instantly. Kylie and husband David Platt then hid Callum's body in the garage manhole.
Sean relished the chance to play a villain and says it has given him more confidence about his acting ability.
He explained: "When I first started it was all about Callum's look. Now, I get comments on my acting ability, which is what it's all about for me. Coming from a place before Corrie where I'd lost my confidence as an actor, it's amazing to receive those sorts of messages.
"I would just love to continue acting and to continue to grow as a person as well as an actor. I've grown so much over this past year at 'Corrie,' and long may that continue. If I can carry on acting then I'll be a very happy man."
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Eamonn Holmes will enter the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house during tonight's (23.09.15) episode.
The 'This Morning' presenter will be making a visit to the house to host the final task between the USA and UK teams ahead of the live final on Friday (25.09.15).
Announcing the news on Twitter, Eamonn wrote: "Heading into The Big Brother House and they don't know I'm coming. Wish me luck. Anything I should be saying on your behalf? #CBB (sic)."
The task will see the remaining housemates - Austin Armacost, James Hill, Stevi Ritchie, Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, Bobby Davro and Natasha Hamilton - as well as Jenna Jameson and Farrah Abraham who have since been evicted guess what the public think of them.
The second part of the task sees Eamonn read out a number of comments made by housemates during their time on the show before the contestants have to guess who said what.
Meanwhile, an investigation has been launched after former 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' contestant Vicki Michelle was reportedly glassed during a row between Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and Farrah Abraham on 'Celebrity Big Brother's Bit On The Side'.
A spokesperson for the show said: "Last night's 'Celebrity Big Brother's Bit On The Side' was interrupted due to an incident on set. Everyone involved is fine and last night's events are currently being investigated."
Eamonn Holmes enters ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house tonight
Eamonn Holmes will enter the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house during tonight's (23.09.15) episode.
The 'This Morning' presenter will be making a visit to the house to host the final task between the USA and UK teams ahead of the live final on Friday (25.09.15).
Announcing the news on Twitter, Eamonn wrote: "Heading into The Big Brother House and they don't know I'm coming. Wish me luck. Anything I should be saying on your behalf? #CBB (sic)."
The task will see the remaining housemates - Austin Armacost, James Hill, Stevi Ritchie, Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, Bobby Davro and Natasha Hamilton - as well as Jenna Jameson and Farrah Abraham who have since been evicted guess what the public think of them.
The second part of the task sees Eamonn read out a number of comments made by housemates during their time on the show before the contestants have to guess who said what.
Meanwhile, an investigation has been launched after former 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' contestant Vicki Michelle was reportedly glassed during a row between Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and Farrah Abraham on 'Celebrity Big Brother's Bit On The Side'.
A spokesperson for the show said: "Last night's 'Celebrity Big Brother's Bit On The Side' was interrupted due to an incident on set. Everyone involved is fine and last night's events are currently being investigated."
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'Mrs. Brown's Boys' will go live for a one-off special next year.
Brendan O'Carroll - who plays Irish matriarch Agnes Brown in the comedy - has joked he thought bosses had gone crazy when they invited them to go "fully live" as part of the BBC's Landmark Sitcom Season next summer.
He said: "This is very exciting. When I heard the BBC were letting us go fully live I thought, 'They've lost their minds!'
"I'm seriously delighted about this. As 'Mrs. Brown's Boys' started in the theatre it gives us a chance to show the TV audience live what we really do. Put the kids to bed early!"
In addition to Brendan warning fans that the show will be even more X-rated than usual, it's been claimed the cast won't hold anything back.
A BBC insider said: "Anything can happen when the Irish matriarch is live and unleashed."
The news comes after Carroll revealed he's signed up to make 'Mrs. Brown's Boys' Christmas specials until 2020.
He said previously: "I have been commissioned to write another two Christmas specials and the BBC are expecting Christmas specials up until 2020.
"I am lucky enough I can grow into the part and so that is nice.
"The Christmas special was quite naughty. But it was good fun to do."
Mrs. Brown’s Boys to air one-off live special
'Mrs. Brown's Boys' will go live for a one-off special next year.
Brendan O'Carroll - who plays Irish matriarch Agnes Brown in the comedy - has joked he thought bosses had gone crazy when they invited them to go "fully live" as part of the BBC's Landmark Sitcom Season next summer.
He said: "This is very exciting. When I heard the BBC were letting us go fully live I thought, 'They've lost their minds!'
"I'm seriously delighted about this. As 'Mrs. Brown's Boys' started in the theatre it gives us a chance to show the TV audience live what we really do. Put the kids to bed early!"
In addition to Brendan warning fans that the show will be even more X-rated than usual, it's been claimed the cast won't hold anything back.
A BBC insider said: "Anything can happen when the Irish matriarch is live and unleashed."
The news comes after Carroll revealed he's signed up to make 'Mrs. Brown's Boys' Christmas specials until 2020.
He said previously: "I have been commissioned to write another two Christmas specials and the BBC are expecting Christmas specials up until 2020.
"I am lucky enough I can grow into the part and so that is nice.
"The Christmas special was quite naughty. But it was good fun to do."
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J.K. Rowling's Cormoran Strike crime novels are being made into a TV series.
The BBC has announced its plans to adapt The Cormoran Strike Mysteries - which were written by Rowling under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith - for a new TV drama
'The Cuckoo's Calling', 'The Silkworm' and the yet to be released 'Career of Evil' - which is set to go on sale next month - will air on BBC One this autumn although no cast announcements have so far been made.
The series will follow the books' main character, army veteran Cormoran Strike who lost his leg in the Afghan war and is now working as a private detective in London.
Strike works tirelessly on his cases with the help of his secretary Robin Venetia Ellacott.
Screenwriter Sarah Phelps - who adapted Rowling's novel 'The Casual Vacancy' for the BBC earlier this year - will help Rowling bring 'The Cuckoo's Calling' to life while Ben Richards is on board to adapt 'The Silkworm'.
Speaking about the BBC's fall and winter season at an event hosted by BBC Director General Tony Hall on the set of new BBC One drama 'Dickensian', BBC One Controller Charlotte Moore said: "BBC One's commitment to ambitious and pioneering television like this is unrivaled ... I hope you will be blown away by the range, the quality and the extraordinary lineup. It demonstrates a channel that's distinctive, best in class, and at the top of its game, raising the bar of what British television can offer."
J.K. Rowling’s crime novels adapted for BBC
J.K. Rowling's Cormoran Strike crime novels are being made into a TV series.
The BBC has announced its plans to adapt The Cormoran Strike Mysteries - which were written by Rowling under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith - for a new TV drama
'The Cuckoo's Calling', 'The Silkworm' and the yet to be released 'Career of Evil' - which is set to go on sale next month - will air on BBC One this autumn although no cast announcements have so far been made.
The series will follow the books' main character, army veteran Cormoran Strike who lost his leg in the Afghan war and is now working as a private detective in London.
Strike works tirelessly on his cases with the help of his secretary Robin Venetia Ellacott.
Screenwriter Sarah Phelps - who adapted Rowling's novel 'The Casual Vacancy' for the BBC earlier this year - will help Rowling bring 'The Cuckoo's Calling' to life while Ben Richards is on board to adapt 'The Silkworm'.
Speaking about the BBC's fall and winter season at an event hosted by BBC Director General Tony Hall on the set of new BBC One drama 'Dickensian', BBC One Controller Charlotte Moore said: "BBC One's commitment to ambitious and pioneering television like this is unrivaled ... I hope you will be blown away by the range, the quality and the extraordinary lineup. It demonstrates a channel that's distinctive, best in class, and at the top of its game, raising the bar of what British television can offer."