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Simon Cowell thinks it's "fun" when live shows go wrong.
The 'X Factor' boss has claimed he's not worried about the risk of disaster during the ITV show's upcoming live Judges' Houses and live shows because it makes them more entertaining.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "I know that it could go wrong. But I think that's part of the fun.
"I often think when we do live shows, I wish something would fall from the ceiling on to the stage just to show it's live."
However, it's been reported 'X Factor' producers have had to scrap plans to film Judges' Houses live and will instead pre-record the performances and then broadcast which contestants the judges' choose live from London.
An insider told Mirror TV: "We've always planned to have a live element to Judges' Houses, to give it more tension and drama. The biggest part of the show is the contestants' reactions - finding out whether they have made it to the live shows and learning who the final 12 are.
"Now that we are finalising our plans this will all happen live from the studio in Wembley with all the judges and the contestants together, along with their friends and family.
"For the rest of the show we are going to pre-record the contestants performing on location, as logistically and technically this will give us the best show for viewers."
Meanwhile, Simon is planning to make the weekly live shows more exciting for viewers.
He added to the Daily Star: "The live shows are going to have some big changes.
"I've got some ideas and we're going to trial them to see what works. I want the lives to be a lot more fun."
Simon Cowell: It’s ‘fun’ when live shows go wrong
Simon Cowell thinks it's "fun" when live shows go wrong.
The 'X Factor' boss has claimed he's not worried about the risk of disaster during the ITV show's upcoming live Judges' Houses and live shows because it makes them more entertaining.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "I know that it could go wrong. But I think that's part of the fun.
"I often think when we do live shows, I wish something would fall from the ceiling on to the stage just to show it's live."
However, it's been reported 'X Factor' producers have had to scrap plans to film Judges' Houses live and will instead pre-record the performances and then broadcast which contestants the judges' choose live from London.
An insider told Mirror TV: "We've always planned to have a live element to Judges' Houses, to give it more tension and drama. The biggest part of the show is the contestants' reactions - finding out whether they have made it to the live shows and learning who the final 12 are.
"Now that we are finalising our plans this will all happen live from the studio in Wembley with all the judges and the contestants together, along with their friends and family.
"For the rest of the show we are going to pre-record the contestants performing on location, as logistically and technically this will give us the best show for viewers."
Meanwhile, Simon is planning to make the weekly live shows more exciting for viewers.
He added to the Daily Star: "The live shows are going to have some big changes.
"I've got some ideas and we're going to trial them to see what works. I want the lives to be a lot more fun."
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'Top Gear' is to be broadcast live each week.
New presenter Chris Evans is determined to make the relaunch of the BBC motoring series as exciting as possible and wants to create a "buzz" similar to that of his much loved chat show 'TFI Friday', that ran from 1996 to 2000 on Channel 4.
An insider shared: "Chris thinks his specialty is as a live broadcaster. He always loved the buzz of 'TFI Friday' going out live and likes the idea of bringing that to Top Gear."
The flame-haired presenter - who was hired to replace Jeremy Clarkson after he was sacked for punching a producer in a row over a steak - previously revealed he was keen to have a female co-host but will only hire real car enthusiasts.
The BBC's Formula 1 presenter Suzi Perry is the bookies' favourite for the job and Chris has reportedly approached her with the idea of being a roaming reporter.
The insider said: "Chris is a massive fan. There are discussions about her doing live broadcasts from F1 locations."
And Chris, 49, is toying with the idea of including a contributor segment to the show with the use of motoring experts and has eyed up Scottish racer Susie Wolff, 32, and Australian driver Mark Webber, 39.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "Chris loves the idea of using experts."
‘Top Gear’ to be filmed live
'Top Gear' is to be broadcast live each week.
New presenter Chris Evans is determined to make the relaunch of the BBC motoring series as exciting as possible and wants to create a "buzz" similar to that of his much loved chat show 'TFI Friday', that ran from 1996 to 2000 on Channel 4.
An insider shared: "Chris thinks his specialty is as a live broadcaster. He always loved the buzz of 'TFI Friday' going out live and likes the idea of bringing that to Top Gear."
The flame-haired presenter - who was hired to replace Jeremy Clarkson after he was sacked for punching a producer in a row over a steak - previously revealed he was keen to have a female co-host but will only hire real car enthusiasts.
The BBC's Formula 1 presenter Suzi Perry is the bookies' favourite for the job and Chris has reportedly approached her with the idea of being a roaming reporter.
The insider said: "Chris is a massive fan. There are discussions about her doing live broadcasts from F1 locations."
And Chris, 49, is toying with the idea of including a contributor segment to the show with the use of motoring experts and has eyed up Scottish racer Susie Wolff, 32, and Australian driver Mark Webber, 39.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "Chris loves the idea of using experts."
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Samantha Womack's alleged stalker has been arrested.
The 'EastEnders' actress contacted the police after she received a sinister love letter from an "obsessed" fan who had been camping outside her family home and it's now been reported a 22-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested and taken into custody in Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Obviously this is a massive relief to Sam and her family. It has been a constant worry for them. Hopefully they can get back to normal now."
The 42-year-old star - who has 14-year-old son Benjamin and 10-year-old daughter Lily Rose with her husband Mark - is said to be "incredibly relieved" now the ordeal is over.
The source said previously: "This stalker has become completely obsessed with her and has been sleeping outside her house so that he can spy on her.
"The family are terrified that he will try to get into the grounds of the property or even the house.
"Sam has also received a weird love letter from this oddball that really disturbed her.
"The whole situation is an absolute nightmare and has really shaken up Sam and the family."
Bedfordshire police are now said to be investigating a string of incidents that took place at or near Sam's home.
Samantha Womack’s alleged stalker arrested
Samantha Womack's alleged stalker has been arrested.
The 'EastEnders' actress contacted the police after she received a sinister love letter from an "obsessed" fan who had been camping outside her family home and it's now been reported a 22-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested and taken into custody in Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Obviously this is a massive relief to Sam and her family. It has been a constant worry for them. Hopefully they can get back to normal now."
The 42-year-old star - who has 14-year-old son Benjamin and 10-year-old daughter Lily Rose with her husband Mark - is said to be "incredibly relieved" now the ordeal is over.
The source said previously: "This stalker has become completely obsessed with her and has been sleeping outside her house so that he can spy on her.
"The family are terrified that he will try to get into the grounds of the property or even the house.
"Sam has also received a weird love letter from this oddball that really disturbed her.
"The whole situation is an absolute nightmare and has really shaken up Sam and the family."
Bedfordshire police are now said to be investigating a string of incidents that took place at or near Sam's home.
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'Bargain Hunt's Tim Wonnacott has allegedly been suspended from the show following a row with producers.
The 62-year-old presenter, who has hosted the antiques programme since 2003, has reportedly been struck off by the BBC after coming to blows with fellow staff members.
A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Bargain Hunt' comes across as a really upbeat and friendly show, but off camera there is a lot of tension.
"Tim is very old school and definitely not scared to voice his opinion. He can come close to the line."
It is thought tough-talking Tim - who was half-way through production of the current series - won't be returning to the show any time soon but remained tight-lipped on the issue.
He told the publication: "I am not doing 'Bargain Hunt' at the moment for personal reasons."
Although details surrounding the heated incident are yet to be revealed, it's believed the BBC had no choice but to axe the host while they carry out an official internal investigation.
The broadcasting corporation - who refused to elaborate on the situation - have now pulled in several guest presenters to help shoot the remaining half of the new series.
Meanwhile, Tim also regularly appears as an expert in the BBC's 'Antiques Roadshow' but it's not known if his position on that programme has been affected as well.
Tim Wonnacott suspended from Bargain Hunt after show row
'Bargain Hunt's Tim Wonnacott has allegedly been suspended from the show following a row with producers.
The 62-year-old presenter, who has hosted the antiques programme since 2003, has reportedly been struck off by the BBC after coming to blows with fellow staff members.
A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Bargain Hunt' comes across as a really upbeat and friendly show, but off camera there is a lot of tension.
"Tim is very old school and definitely not scared to voice his opinion. He can come close to the line."
It is thought tough-talking Tim - who was half-way through production of the current series - won't be returning to the show any time soon but remained tight-lipped on the issue.
He told the publication: "I am not doing 'Bargain Hunt' at the moment for personal reasons."
Although details surrounding the heated incident are yet to be revealed, it's believed the BBC had no choice but to axe the host while they carry out an official internal investigation.
The broadcasting corporation - who refused to elaborate on the situation - have now pulled in several guest presenters to help shoot the remaining half of the new series.
Meanwhile, Tim also regularly appears as an expert in the BBC's 'Antiques Roadshow' but it's not known if his position on that programme has been affected as well.
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Paula Lane loves the "chaos" of being a working mother.
The 'Coronation Street' actress - who has eight-month-old son Arthur with husband Tom Shaw - admits it can be "hard" juggling work with raising her baby but she feels lucky that the little boy is so content as it makes things easier.
She said: "It's been very hard but I've got a great support network at home and at work.
"I've not had sleepless nights either, I've been very lucky. He's a very good baby and very content. It's a whole new ball game but I love the chaos."
The 29-year-old actress hates it when work means she doesn't get home before Arthur goes to bed so she tries to make the most of the time they do get together.
She told OK! magazine: "I don't do any work until he goes to bed. Sometimes I miss him when he's gone to bed and I'm not even home from work yet.
"It's hard when you don't see your baby's eyes open for three days in a row. But mummy time is mummy time and as soon as he's in bed I can concentrate more - and there's no little hands trying to grab my script."
Paula Lane loves ‘chaos’ of being a working mother
Paula Lane loves the "chaos" of being a working mother.
The 'Coronation Street' actress - who has eight-month-old son Arthur with husband Tom Shaw - admits it can be "hard" juggling work with raising her baby but she feels lucky that the little boy is so content as it makes things easier.
She said: "It's been very hard but I've got a great support network at home and at work.
"I've not had sleepless nights either, I've been very lucky. He's a very good baby and very content. It's a whole new ball game but I love the chaos."
The 29-year-old actress hates it when work means she doesn't get home before Arthur goes to bed so she tries to make the most of the time they do get together.
She told OK! magazine: "I don't do any work until he goes to bed. Sometimes I miss him when he's gone to bed and I'm not even home from work yet.
"It's hard when you don't see your baby's eyes open for three days in a row. But mummy time is mummy time and as soon as he's in bed I can concentrate more - and there's no little hands trying to grab my script."
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Gail Porter's best friend tried to talk her out of appearing on 'Celebrity Big Brother' for three months.
Alex Considine was concerned about how the 44-year-old presenter would cope within the highly-pressured environment, especially as she struggles with confrontation.
Alex said: "I thought she was bonkers [when she said she was going in]. I tried to talk her out of it for three months.
"I know Gail really well and when we found out it was going to be the US vs UK, I thought, 'Oh God that's going to be really difficult' because she doesn't like confrontation."
And Alex thinks her friend is being "overshadowed" by the bigger characters in the house and has retreated into herself because she is uncomfortable with all the arguments.
She said: "What you're seeing is the overshadowed Gail. If there's anger going on or things get uncomfortable, she'll retreat.
"If she stays in there a bit longer and the big characters disappear, you'll see her funny side. She's really funny and very giggly."
Gail's fellow housemate Austin Armacost shaved his head out of solidarity for the Scottish star - who suffers from alopecia - but Alex doesn't believe it was a sincere gesture.
She told new! magazine: "It made great viewing but I thought, 'He's a manipulative w***er.'
"I don't think anybody is that nice - it's all for TV and he thought, 'This will really get the Brits on my side'. His hair will grow back, Gail's doesn't."
Gail Porter’s pal warned against Celebrity Big Brother
Gail Porter's best friend tried to talk her out of appearing on 'Celebrity Big Brother' for three months.
Alex Considine was concerned about how the 44-year-old presenter would cope within the highly-pressured environment, especially as she struggles with confrontation.
Alex said: "I thought she was bonkers [when she said she was going in]. I tried to talk her out of it for three months.
"I know Gail really well and when we found out it was going to be the US vs UK, I thought, 'Oh God that's going to be really difficult' because she doesn't like confrontation."
And Alex thinks her friend is being "overshadowed" by the bigger characters in the house and has retreated into herself because she is uncomfortable with all the arguments.
She said: "What you're seeing is the overshadowed Gail. If there's anger going on or things get uncomfortable, she'll retreat.
"If she stays in there a bit longer and the big characters disappear, you'll see her funny side. She's really funny and very giggly."
Gail's fellow housemate Austin Armacost shaved his head out of solidarity for the Scottish star - who suffers from alopecia - but Alex doesn't believe it was a sincere gesture.
She told new! magazine: "It made great viewing but I thought, 'He's a manipulative w***er.'
"I don't think anybody is that nice - it's all for TV and he thought, 'This will really get the Brits on my side'. His hair will grow back, Gail's doesn't."
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Fatman Scoop and Gail Porter have been evicted from 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The American hype man, 46, and the Scottish TV presenter, 44, became the third and fourth housemates to be booted off the reality TV show in a double elimination tonight (15.09.15) after receiving the fewest number of votes from the public.
Fatman Scoop, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, was disappointed that he was nominated for failing to bash Farrah Abraham and Jenna Jameson, and told host Emma Willis in his post eviction interview: "For the record I just want to say one thing. I was put up for eviction and nominated because I refused to slag off my friends. Where I come from a man doesn't slag his friends...I don't talk behind peoples back."
Asked about his role as the peacekeeper on the series, he added: "I was there to stop the rows. That's not exciting television...but Scoop has to look in the mirror...and there are a lot of mirrors in there. I am by nature am a communicator. I get to know everyone...and I learn to cater my communication to people....I feel like I was the glue in that house. It's gonna get nasty and good television...I look back on this and I'm happy with myself...I didn't act a fool...as long as I can look my daughter in her face and my son...I live my life like a man and I stand for it."
Shortly afterwards Gail was also evicted and while she had an "amazing experience," she admitted she's glad to be out.
She explained: "Sharing a bedroom with a bunch of people...there are a lot of egos in one room. I missed my daughter and my friends and family. Two days felt like two years....and they were so loud....you can't go anywhere...I'm so happy to be out."
Fatman Scoop and Gail Porter evicted from ‘Celebrity Big Brother’
Fatman Scoop and Gail Porter have been evicted from 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The American hype man, 46, and the Scottish TV presenter, 44, became the third and fourth housemates to be booted off the reality TV show in a double elimination tonight (15.09.15) after receiving the fewest number of votes from the public.
Fatman Scoop, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, was disappointed that he was nominated for failing to bash Farrah Abraham and Jenna Jameson, and told host Emma Willis in his post eviction interview: "For the record I just want to say one thing. I was put up for eviction and nominated because I refused to slag off my friends. Where I come from a man doesn't slag his friends...I don't talk behind peoples back."
Asked about his role as the peacekeeper on the series, he added: "I was there to stop the rows. That's not exciting television...but Scoop has to look in the mirror...and there are a lot of mirrors in there. I am by nature am a communicator. I get to know everyone...and I learn to cater my communication to people....I feel like I was the glue in that house. It's gonna get nasty and good television...I look back on this and I'm happy with myself...I didn't act a fool...as long as I can look my daughter in her face and my son...I live my life like a man and I stand for it."
Shortly afterwards Gail was also evicted and while she had an "amazing experience," she admitted she's glad to be out.
She explained: "Sharing a bedroom with a bunch of people...there are a lot of egos in one room. I missed my daughter and my friends and family. Two days felt like two years....and they were so loud....you can't go anywhere...I'm so happy to be out."
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Danny Dyer says 'Coronation Street's live episode is "f**k all" compared to 'EastEnders' live week.
The 38-year-old actor - who plays Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap - has admitted he "can't wait to tune in" to his ITV rivals' upcoming live episode but insisted it should be a piece of cake for the actors as he and his co-stars managed an entire week of live action.
He said: "I know what it's like - it's tough!
"You've got to remember that we did a week ... So one night is f**k all really! But I'm rooting for them."
Danny also revealed that although his on-screen wife Kellie Bright (Linda Carter) will be busy training for 'Strictly Come Dancing' over the next few months, there will still be plenty of big storylines for the Carter family.
The 'Football Factory' actor told OK! Online: "Where do I start? We've got loads coming up.
"New Year's Day is proper! It's all about the Carters."
Danny's comments come after 'EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins warned Kellie she could be "broken" by her jam-packed schedule.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I have lots of material planned for Kellie. Linda's not going to disappear because you can't have the Queen Vic without Linda.
"We gave Kellie a couple of weeks off at the beginning so that she can throw herself into it ['Strictly']. But there's a point later in the run when she's going to be really busy.
"There will be a point where I said to her, 'You are going to be broken'. But we'll just keep watching her, just keeping an eye on her."
Danny Dyer jokes about Coronation Street live episode
Danny Dyer says 'Coronation Street's live episode is "f**k all" compared to 'EastEnders' live week.
The 38-year-old actor - who plays Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap - has admitted he "can't wait to tune in" to his ITV rivals' upcoming live episode but insisted it should be a piece of cake for the actors as he and his co-stars managed an entire week of live action.
He said: "I know what it's like - it's tough!
"You've got to remember that we did a week ... So one night is f**k all really! But I'm rooting for them."
Danny also revealed that although his on-screen wife Kellie Bright (Linda Carter) will be busy training for 'Strictly Come Dancing' over the next few months, there will still be plenty of big storylines for the Carter family.
The 'Football Factory' actor told OK! Online: "Where do I start? We've got loads coming up.
"New Year's Day is proper! It's all about the Carters."
Danny's comments come after 'EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins warned Kellie she could be "broken" by her jam-packed schedule.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I have lots of material planned for Kellie. Linda's not going to disappear because you can't have the Queen Vic without Linda.
"We gave Kellie a couple of weeks off at the beginning so that she can throw herself into it ['Strictly']. But there's a point later in the run when she's going to be really busy.
"There will be a point where I said to her, 'You are going to be broken'. But we'll just keep watching her, just keeping an eye on her."
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Gillian Taylforth and Adam Woodyatt cried during their first 'EastEnders' scene together for 15 years.
The 60-year-old actress - who plays Adam's character Ian Beale's mum Kathy Beale in the BBC One soap - has revealed they both burst in to tears when they were reunited on screen.
She said: "Adam, the first time we did a scene together, he just started crying and he made me cry and it's been quite an emotional journey for the pair of us but it's lovely to do scenes with him and Letitia [Dean, Sharon Mitchell] and Steve [McFadden, Phil Mitchell] and it just feels like I'm back home."
And the former 'Hollyoaks' star is hoping now Kathy's been brought back from the dead that she won't be killed off again anytime soon.
She told ITV's 'This Morning': "Hopefully this is going to be a long-term thing. It'd be nice for me to stay around long enough to really get stuck into it.
"I'm hoping I won't be killed off again. There'll be no coming back so I've got to behave myself.
"I'm not walking along the riverbank, the canal bank, I'm not doing anything like that at all."
Gillian also admitted she wasn't expecting Kathy - who was forced to fake her own death by her husband Gavin - to return to the soap and instead thought producers were getting in touch to ask her to help celebrate Adam's 30 years as Ian.
She added: "I thought, okay we're presenting Adam with a cake for 30 years, so I thought I'd be jumping out of a cake or doing a funny sketch for him."
Gillian Taylforth and Adam Woodyatt cried during first scene
Gillian Taylforth and Adam Woodyatt cried during their first 'EastEnders' scene together for 15 years.
The 60-year-old actress - who plays Adam's character Ian Beale's mum Kathy Beale in the BBC One soap - has revealed they both burst in to tears when they were reunited on screen.
She said: "Adam, the first time we did a scene together, he just started crying and he made me cry and it's been quite an emotional journey for the pair of us but it's lovely to do scenes with him and Letitia [Dean, Sharon Mitchell] and Steve [McFadden, Phil Mitchell] and it just feels like I'm back home."
And the former 'Hollyoaks' star is hoping now Kathy's been brought back from the dead that she won't be killed off again anytime soon.
She told ITV's 'This Morning': "Hopefully this is going to be a long-term thing. It'd be nice for me to stay around long enough to really get stuck into it.
"I'm hoping I won't be killed off again. There'll be no coming back so I've got to behave myself.
"I'm not walking along the riverbank, the canal bank, I'm not doing anything like that at all."
Gillian also admitted she wasn't expecting Kathy - who was forced to fake her own death by her husband Gavin - to return to the soap and instead thought producers were getting in touch to ask her to help celebrate Adam's 30 years as Ian.
She added: "I thought, okay we're presenting Adam with a cake for 30 years, so I thought I'd be jumping out of a cake or doing a funny sketch for him."