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Peter Capaldi doesn't "want to know" if everybody hates him.
The 'Doctor Who' star - who reprises his role as the titular Time Lord in the upcoming ninth series - has admitted he avoids reading what people write about his performances on Twitter because he doesn't want to be made to doubt himself.
He said: "I don't play any of those games, looking at Twitter and so on. It's too hard - you know what the world's like. If everybody hates me, I don't want to know - you can't let any of that affect what you do. I'm still doing it , so that means I guess that people thought I was OK. Either that, or they couldn't afford to buy out my contract."
The 57-year-old actor doesn't think he'll ever get bored of playing the Doctor and feels privileged to be doing something he loves for a living.
He told Shortlist magazine: "Is this work? No, it's 'Doctor Who', how can it be just work? If something becomes just work, it's time to pack it in anyway. It's a wonderful job to find myself in, I'm just happy to be here. I can't imagine it ever becoming routine."
Capaldi also insisted that although the BBC sci-fi drama is a family show, they try not to let that affect the storylines.
He explained: "We never tone things down. The intensity is welcomed. We look at loss, and dark - if you like - adult issues, and we never soften things. Obviously there is care taken around things like violence, but that's common sense more than anything else. But the concept, the ideas, are never toned down. Or the performances, for that matter - apart from them asking me to overact less. I never listen to that note at all, I'll down a Red Bull and overact more."
Peter Capaldi doesn’t want to know if ‘everybody’ hates him
Peter Capaldi doesn't "want to know" if everybody hates him.
The 'Doctor Who' star - who reprises his role as the titular Time Lord in the upcoming ninth series - has admitted he avoids reading what people write about his performances on Twitter because he doesn't want to be made to doubt himself.
He said: "I don't play any of those games, looking at Twitter and so on. It's too hard - you know what the world's like. If everybody hates me, I don't want to know - you can't let any of that affect what you do. I'm still doing it , so that means I guess that people thought I was OK. Either that, or they couldn't afford to buy out my contract."
The 57-year-old actor doesn't think he'll ever get bored of playing the Doctor and feels privileged to be doing something he loves for a living.
He told Shortlist magazine: "Is this work? No, it's 'Doctor Who', how can it be just work? If something becomes just work, it's time to pack it in anyway. It's a wonderful job to find myself in, I'm just happy to be here. I can't imagine it ever becoming routine."
Capaldi also insisted that although the BBC sci-fi drama is a family show, they try not to let that affect the storylines.
He explained: "We never tone things down. The intensity is welcomed. We look at loss, and dark - if you like - adult issues, and we never soften things. Obviously there is care taken around things like violence, but that's common sense more than anything else. But the concept, the ideas, are never toned down. Or the performances, for that matter - apart from them asking me to overact less. I never listen to that note at all, I'll down a Red Bull and overact more."
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Bobby Davro has branded Farrah Abraham the "ugliest person" he has ever met.
During last night's (09.10.15) episode of 'Celebrity Big Brother' things got rather out of hand during the face-to-face nominations as the British comedian attacked the 'Teen Mom' star and told her he has never met someone who has so much "vileness" on the inside and out.
In front of the other celebrities including Gail Porter and Chloe-Jasmine and Stevi Ritchie, he shouted: "You are possibly one of the ugliest people I have ever had to have the misfortune of sharing my time with. No amount of lipgloss will disguise the ugliness that lives inside of you.
"Why do you have so much vileness inside of you that comes spilling out every time you feel as though you are being attacked? It's so unattractive; it's so dreadful to watch."
The 56-year-old actor even went as far as telling her she could be a "beautiful person" if she didn't attack every time someone disagrees with her.
He continued: "I would love for you to be the complete beautiful person that I know you could be if only you would drop your defences and not attack every time."
The American reality star then hit back and called him "Satan" and denied that she was "vile" and a tweet later surfaced on her official account stating men should never speak to women like Bobby did.
She responded to his insult: "Satan should take a seat because that is what you are. I have never been that f***ing vile to anyone nor have I spoke to for someone!"
And later tweeted: A man should never attack a woman like Bobby Davro just did! @F1abraham will stay strong, you watch! #CBB #CBBUK #CBBFarrah #StrongWomen (sic)"
Bobby Davro attacks Farrah Abraham on Celebrity Big Brother
Bobby Davro has branded Farrah Abraham the "ugliest person" he has ever met.
During last night's (09.10.15) episode of 'Celebrity Big Brother' things got rather out of hand during the face-to-face nominations as the British comedian attacked the 'Teen Mom' star and told her he has never met someone who has so much "vileness" on the inside and out.
In front of the other celebrities including Gail Porter and Chloe-Jasmine and Stevi Ritchie, he shouted: "You are possibly one of the ugliest people I have ever had to have the misfortune of sharing my time with. No amount of lipgloss will disguise the ugliness that lives inside of you.
"Why do you have so much vileness inside of you that comes spilling out every time you feel as though you are being attacked? It's so unattractive; it's so dreadful to watch."
The 56-year-old actor even went as far as telling her she could be a "beautiful person" if she didn't attack every time someone disagrees with her.
He continued: "I would love for you to be the complete beautiful person that I know you could be if only you would drop your defences and not attack every time."
The American reality star then hit back and called him "Satan" and denied that she was "vile" and a tweet later surfaced on her official account stating men should never speak to women like Bobby did.
She responded to his insult: "Satan should take a seat because that is what you are. I have never been that f***ing vile to anyone nor have I spoke to for someone!"
And later tweeted: A man should never attack a woman like Bobby Davro just did! @F1abraham will stay strong, you watch! #CBB #CBBUK #CBBFarrah #StrongWomen (sic)"
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Phyllis Logan has hinted that Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson may not get married in 'Downton Abbey'.
The 59-year-old actress - who has played the housekeeper to the Grantham family since the ITV period drama first began in 2010 - has hinted her character may not get her happy ending despite Mr. Carson (Jim Carter) popping the question at the end of the fifth series.
Asked if Mrs. Hughes has a nice dress for the wedding at the launch of the sixth and final series of 'Downton Abbey', Phyllis told BANG Showbiz: "What wedding?
"Well I mean the intention is what it is but whether or not it ever comes to a fruition..."
Phyllis' co-star Joanne Froggatt - who plays lady's maid Anna Bates - added: "There's a drama about ... There's a drama about everything."
Phyllis and Joanne also insisted that just because this is the final series, not all of the characters will get their happy ever afters.
Phyllis scoffed: "Of course not, we're talking [writer] Julian Fellowes land here. He's mixing it up a bit here and there along the way so nothing's plan sailing I would say."
Joanne agreed, adding: "It never is, it's 'Downton Abbey'! Nothing can run smoothly because it's a drama and it's 'Downton Abbey' and nobody wants it to run smoothly.
We all want to go on that journey don't we? For another series. So we will be taken on that journey for everybody."
The sixth and final series of 'Downton Abbey' begins on ITV at 9pm on September 20.
Phyllis Logan hints Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson won’t marry in Downton Abbey
Phyllis Logan has hinted that Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson may not get married in 'Downton Abbey'.
The 59-year-old actress - who has played the housekeeper to the Grantham family since the ITV period drama first began in 2010 - has hinted her character may not get her happy ending despite Mr. Carson (Jim Carter) popping the question at the end of the fifth series.
Asked if Mrs. Hughes has a nice dress for the wedding at the launch of the sixth and final series of 'Downton Abbey', Phyllis told BANG Showbiz: "What wedding?
"Well I mean the intention is what it is but whether or not it ever comes to a fruition..."
Phyllis' co-star Joanne Froggatt - who plays lady's maid Anna Bates - added: "There's a drama about ... There's a drama about everything."
Phyllis and Joanne also insisted that just because this is the final series, not all of the characters will get their happy ever afters.
Phyllis scoffed: "Of course not, we're talking [writer] Julian Fellowes land here. He's mixing it up a bit here and there along the way so nothing's plan sailing I would say."
Joanne agreed, adding: "It never is, it's 'Downton Abbey'! Nothing can run smoothly because it's a drama and it's 'Downton Abbey' and nobody wants it to run smoothly.
We all want to go on that journey don't we? For another series. So we will be taken on that journey for everybody."
The sixth and final series of 'Downton Abbey' begins on ITV at 9pm on September 20.
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Hugh Bonneville "had a lump" in his throat when he read his final 'Downton Abbey' script.
The 51-year-old actor has opened up about receiving his final script for the ITV period drama and admitted that while he thinks Julian Fellowes has ended it spectacularly, he was so emotional about his final words as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham that anything would have moved him to tears.
Asked if he's happy with the way it ends at the launch of the sixth and final series, Hugh joked to BANG Showbiz: "The spaceship took me by surprise but, that aside, I thought it unfolded in a way that felt entirely right for the show.
"I got a lump in my throat reading it but I think that was as much because I knew it was the last ever episode that I was going to read and they are scripts that are a pleasure to read.
"They're not packed with technicalities, they're written in a light style ... It's all from character, it's all from what people say to each other and you can cover up the names and know who's speaking and that's a great quality in Julian as a writer, the voices are there on the page."
The 'Paddington' star thinks fans of the show will be happy with the way Julian has decided to bring it to an end.
He shared: "I feel that the way the stories are either resolved or left open is entirely right."
Hugh's co-star and on-screen wife Elizabeth McGovern - who plays Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham - added: "I really felt satisfied by it and I think that the audience that's been faithful to it for these number of years will feel satisfied, they'll feel fed."
'Downton Abbey' series six begins on ITV on September 20 at 9pm.
Hugh Bonneville had lump in throat reading final Downton Abbey script
Hugh Bonneville "had a lump" in his throat when he read his final 'Downton Abbey' script.
The 51-year-old actor has opened up about receiving his final script for the ITV period drama and admitted that while he thinks Julian Fellowes has ended it spectacularly, he was so emotional about his final words as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham that anything would have moved him to tears.
Asked if he's happy with the way it ends at the launch of the sixth and final series, Hugh joked to BANG Showbiz: "The spaceship took me by surprise but, that aside, I thought it unfolded in a way that felt entirely right for the show.
"I got a lump in my throat reading it but I think that was as much because I knew it was the last ever episode that I was going to read and they are scripts that are a pleasure to read.
"They're not packed with technicalities, they're written in a light style ... It's all from character, it's all from what people say to each other and you can cover up the names and know who's speaking and that's a great quality in Julian as a writer, the voices are there on the page."
The 'Paddington' star thinks fans of the show will be happy with the way Julian has decided to bring it to an end.
He shared: "I feel that the way the stories are either resolved or left open is entirely right."
Hugh's co-star and on-screen wife Elizabeth McGovern - who plays Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham - added: "I really felt satisfied by it and I think that the audience that's been faithful to it for these number of years will feel satisfied, they'll feel fed."
'Downton Abbey' series six begins on ITV on September 20 at 9pm.
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Jeff Brazier hates asking for help when it comes to looking after his children.
The 'This Morning' reporter - who has sons Freddie, 11, and Bobby, 12, with the late Jade Goody - has admitted he's relieved his sons are going back to school because he struggles to look after them on his own during the holidays.
Speaking about how his mum looked after them while he was working during the summer, Jeff said: "I feel like I'm always leaning on people, and I hate asking for help."
The 36-year-old star - who was left full custody of Jack and Freddie when Jade lost her battle with cancer in 2009 - claimed he's tried hiring professional help in the past but decided it was best to stick with family.
He told MailOnline: "We've had au pairs over the years but I haven't had one for the last nine months. We didn't have a good experience last time - she smoked and argued with her boyfriend every day on the phone."
Jeff believes, however, that his unfortunate "situation" has made him a better father.
He explained: "I've morphed into something quite different from your average dad. I'm probably far more sensitive to their feelings and I'm far more aware of when they need emotional support.
"There are little side effects of my situation where you become really good at doing quite a lot on your own.
"I've got an ability to push myself beyond tiredness because if I don't do it, it doesn't get done."
The former professional footballer also revealed he does as much as he can to keep Jade's memory alive.
He added: "I want the boys to know exactly where they're from.
"We dedicate the 15th of every month to Jade, and we always do what the boys want to do.
"We visit her grave most months and we talk about her more than ever at the moment. We've been going through their memory boxes and looking at pictures and magazine articles they haven't seen before or can't remember seeing."
Jeff Brazier ‘hates asking for help’
Jeff Brazier hates asking for help when it comes to looking after his children.
The 'This Morning' reporter - who has sons Freddie, 11, and Bobby, 12, with the late Jade Goody - has admitted he's relieved his sons are going back to school because he struggles to look after them on his own during the holidays.
Speaking about how his mum looked after them while he was working during the summer, Jeff said: "I feel like I'm always leaning on people, and I hate asking for help."
The 36-year-old star - who was left full custody of Jack and Freddie when Jade lost her battle with cancer in 2009 - claimed he's tried hiring professional help in the past but decided it was best to stick with family.
He told MailOnline: "We've had au pairs over the years but I haven't had one for the last nine months. We didn't have a good experience last time - she smoked and argued with her boyfriend every day on the phone."
Jeff believes, however, that his unfortunate "situation" has made him a better father.
He explained: "I've morphed into something quite different from your average dad. I'm probably far more sensitive to their feelings and I'm far more aware of when they need emotional support.
"There are little side effects of my situation where you become really good at doing quite a lot on your own.
"I've got an ability to push myself beyond tiredness because if I don't do it, it doesn't get done."
The former professional footballer also revealed he does as much as he can to keep Jade's memory alive.
He added: "I want the boys to know exactly where they're from.
"We dedicate the 15th of every month to Jade, and we always do what the boys want to do.
"We visit her grave most months and we talk about her more than ever at the moment. We've been going through their memory boxes and looking at pictures and magazine articles they haven't seen before or can't remember seeing."
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Shayne Ward is on Tinder.
The 30-year-old star - who made his TV debut on 'Coronation Street' last month - first made a profile on the popular dating app as part of a bet but has now revealed he's taking his search for a potential lover seriously and says it's been "fun".
He said: "Yes I'm on Tinder, it is not a fake account.
"What it is, I was having a bet with my management that I would go on it. So initially I set it up as a joke. I thought I'd give it a go yeah ... It's quite fun."
Unlucky in love Shayne hasn't been linked to anyone since his 10-year relationship with actress Faye McKeever came to an in 2014, not long after the couple got engaged.
And despite having a multi-platinum selling album under his belt and being a former 'X Factor' winner, he hasn't bagged a date through the public dating app - yet - because women don't believe it's him.
The TV hunk told the Daily Star newspaper: "I've not been on any dates yet as I'm only two weeks into it. I have had quite a few matches on it though. People don't think it is me when I'm talking to them. They think I am catfishing them."
Shayne Ward’s Tinder love search
Shayne Ward is on Tinder.
The 30-year-old star - who made his TV debut on 'Coronation Street' last month - first made a profile on the popular dating app as part of a bet but has now revealed he's taking his search for a potential lover seriously and says it's been "fun".
He said: "Yes I'm on Tinder, it is not a fake account.
"What it is, I was having a bet with my management that I would go on it. So initially I set it up as a joke. I thought I'd give it a go yeah ... It's quite fun."
Unlucky in love Shayne hasn't been linked to anyone since his 10-year relationship with actress Faye McKeever came to an in 2014, not long after the couple got engaged.
And despite having a multi-platinum selling album under his belt and being a former 'X Factor' winner, he hasn't bagged a date through the public dating app - yet - because women don't believe it's him.
The TV hunk told the Daily Star newspaper: "I've not been on any dates yet as I'm only two weeks into it. I have had quite a few matches on it though. People don't think it is me when I'm talking to them. They think I am catfishing them."
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'Geordie Shore' will return next month.
Charlotte Crosby, Gary 'Gaz' Beadle, Scott 'Scotty T' Timlin, Aaron Chalmers, Kyle Christie, Holly Hagan, Chloe Etherington, Marnie Simpson and Nathan Henry will all be returning when the 11th series of the MTV reality show kicks off on October 20.
Holly said: "We take 'Geordie Shore' to colossal heights in this series. Expect more tears, tantrums and turbulence than ever before!"
The latest series, which will feature ten episodes, will see the tan-tastic cast travel to Greece where they'll swap jagerbombs for ouzo as they take their Tash on Tours to a number of locations including Zante, Mykonos, Malia and Athens.
Chloe - who along with bisexual Nathan joined the cast earlier this year - shared: "Series 10 was unreal, but series 11 is magnificent and I know that is a big word for us but I've got cleverer, I've got cleverer and my dancing is better and I'm actually alright looking."
Series 10 saw Gary break the news to a devastated Charlotte that he was in love with new girlfriend Lillie Lexie Gregg while Marnie cheated on then-boyfriend Dan with co-star Aaron.
And viewers will now be excited to see whether Gary remains faithful to Lillie and whether Charlotte and Marnie stay loyal to their respective boyfriends Mitch Jenkins and former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Ricky Rayment.
'Geordie Shore' returns to MTV on October 20 at 10pm.
Geordie Shore to return next month
'Geordie Shore' will return next month.
Charlotte Crosby, Gary 'Gaz' Beadle, Scott 'Scotty T' Timlin, Aaron Chalmers, Kyle Christie, Holly Hagan, Chloe Etherington, Marnie Simpson and Nathan Henry will all be returning when the 11th series of the MTV reality show kicks off on October 20.
Holly said: "We take 'Geordie Shore' to colossal heights in this series. Expect more tears, tantrums and turbulence than ever before!"
The latest series, which will feature ten episodes, will see the tan-tastic cast travel to Greece where they'll swap jagerbombs for ouzo as they take their Tash on Tours to a number of locations including Zante, Mykonos, Malia and Athens.
Chloe - who along with bisexual Nathan joined the cast earlier this year - shared: "Series 10 was unreal, but series 11 is magnificent and I know that is a big word for us but I've got cleverer, I've got cleverer and my dancing is better and I'm actually alright looking."
Series 10 saw Gary break the news to a devastated Charlotte that he was in love with new girlfriend Lillie Lexie Gregg while Marnie cheated on then-boyfriend Dan with co-star Aaron.
And viewers will now be excited to see whether Gary remains faithful to Lillie and whether Charlotte and Marnie stay loyal to their respective boyfriends Mitch Jenkins and former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Ricky Rayment.
'Geordie Shore' returns to MTV on October 20 at 10pm.
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'Coronation Street's live episode is to air on September 23.
ITV has announced the soap's upcoming dramatic live episode is to air on September 23 at 7.30pm as part of it's 60th anniversary celebrations.
An image of the 48 members of cast who will be involved in the episode has been uploaded to the official 'Coronation Street' Instagram account alongside the caption: "That's everyone in Nick's Bistro, for a read through of the Live episode #corrie #corrielive #behindthescenes"
And rehearsals have now begun at 'Corrie's studios in Media City, Salford, and will continue for the next two weeks.
A new image has also been revealed of Kylie (Paula Lane), David (Jack P. Shepherd) and Sarah-Louise Platt (Tina O'Brien) trying to escape from drug dealer Callum Logan (Sean Ward) following the release of the thrilling 'Nowhere left to Run' advert.
The live episode will focus on the Platt's desperate attempts to thwart Callum and his plan to extort them for £20,000.
Lloyd Mullaney (Craig Charles) and Andrea Beckett's (Hayley Tamaddon) leaving party at the Rovers Return pub and Roy Cropper's (David Neilson) 60th birthday party in the cafe will act as a backdrop to the tense drama at the Platts while Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) is in for a nasty surprise when he finds out his fiancee Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor) kissed her ex-husband Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell).
Following the live episode, fans will be treated to a special ITV2 show at 10pm hosted by 'Britain's Got More Talent' presenter Stephen Mulhern, who will chat to the cast about behind the scenes gossip.
Coronation Street live episode to air on September 23
'Coronation Street's live episode is to air on September 23.
ITV has announced the soap's upcoming dramatic live episode is to air on September 23 at 7.30pm as part of it's 60th anniversary celebrations.
An image of the 48 members of cast who will be involved in the episode has been uploaded to the official 'Coronation Street' Instagram account alongside the caption: "That's everyone in Nick's Bistro, for a read through of the Live episode #corrie #corrielive #behindthescenes"
And rehearsals have now begun at 'Corrie's studios in Media City, Salford, and will continue for the next two weeks.
A new image has also been revealed of Kylie (Paula Lane), David (Jack P. Shepherd) and Sarah-Louise Platt (Tina O'Brien) trying to escape from drug dealer Callum Logan (Sean Ward) following the release of the thrilling 'Nowhere left to Run' advert.
The live episode will focus on the Platt's desperate attempts to thwart Callum and his plan to extort them for £20,000.
Lloyd Mullaney (Craig Charles) and Andrea Beckett's (Hayley Tamaddon) leaving party at the Rovers Return pub and Roy Cropper's (David Neilson) 60th birthday party in the cafe will act as a backdrop to the tense drama at the Platts while Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) is in for a nasty surprise when he finds out his fiancee Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor) kissed her ex-husband Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell).
Following the live episode, fans will be treated to a special ITV2 show at 10pm hosted by 'Britain's Got More Talent' presenter Stephen Mulhern, who will chat to the cast about behind the scenes gossip.
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Johnny Depp loves 'Downton Abbey'.
The 'Rum Diary' actor is a huge fan of the British period drama and actress Phyllis Logan - who plays head housekeeper Elsie Hughes on the show - couldn't believe it when the Hollywood hunk recognised her when she went to visit her husband Kevin McNally on the set of the latest 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie.
She said: "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!"
Kevin had a cameo role in 'Downton' in 2011 and Phyllis - who has a 19-year-old son, David, with her spouse - was stunned when she learned of his casting.
She said: "I couldn't believe it when Kevin phoned me up and said he was doing 'Downton' too. None of the producers or directors had said anything.
"It was like being your husband to work day, with me saying, 'Here's what I do darling, join in if you like.' "
Phyllis is delighted her on-screen alter ego has found love with butler Carson - who is played by Jim Carter - especially as their romance has been such a hit with fans.
She told Woman magazine: "We knew Mrs. Hughes and Carson were headed for romance for a little while, but it was nice to hear that fans were cheering and crying when he proposed.
"Jim and I have had a lot of people coming up to us and asking when they're going to get together, so now it's finally come about they'll be very happy."
Johnny Depp loves Downton Abbey
Johnny Depp loves 'Downton Abbey'.
The 'Rum Diary' actor is a huge fan of the British period drama and actress Phyllis Logan - who plays head housekeeper Elsie Hughes on the show - couldn't believe it when the Hollywood hunk recognised her when she went to visit her husband Kevin McNally on the set of the latest 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie.
She said: "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!"
Kevin had a cameo role in 'Downton' in 2011 and Phyllis - who has a 19-year-old son, David, with her spouse - was stunned when she learned of his casting.
She said: "I couldn't believe it when Kevin phoned me up and said he was doing 'Downton' too. None of the producers or directors had said anything.
"It was like being your husband to work day, with me saying, 'Here's what I do darling, join in if you like.' "
Phyllis is delighted her on-screen alter ego has found love with butler Carson - who is played by Jim Carter - especially as their romance has been such a hit with fans.
She told Woman magazine: "We knew Mrs. Hughes and Carson were headed for romance for a little while, but it was nice to hear that fans were cheering and crying when he proposed.
"Jim and I have had a lot of people coming up to us and asking when they're going to get together, so now it's finally come about they'll be very happy."