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Paul Nicholls to guest star in Death in Paradise


Paul Nicholls, Emma Rigby and Heida Reed are to guest star in 'Death in Paradise'.
The 36-year-old actor - who is best known for his roles in 'Holby City', 'The C Word' and 'Law & Order: UK' is one of a number of stars who has signed up to appear in the fifth series of the BBC One drama.
He said: "I'm very excited to have the opportunity to work with the fantastic cast and crew on the upcoming series of 'Death in Paradise'. I play a fashion photographer in my episode which is very different from many of my previous roles so was a great challenge. Filming in Guadeloupe was incredible too. We had so much fun!"
Blonde bombshell Emma, who most recently starred alongside 'We're the Millers' and 'The Maze Runner' actor Will Poulter in 'Plastic', and 'Poldark' beauty Heida will also be making guest appearances as Kris Marshall returns as Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie.
Other guest stars lined up for the fifth series include former 'Downton Abbey' actor Julien Ovenden, 'Game of Thrones' Charlotte Hope and 'Doctor Who's Madame Vastra actress Neve McIntosh.
Executive producer Tim Key said: "We are thrilled to be back in Guadeloupe for the fifth series of 'Death In Paradise' and delighted to have such great talent involved in the show. The new series promises more twists, romances and shocks for viewers with some of our most ambitious stories yet. From deep-sea divers who get in over their heads to political scandals with deadly consequences, there's something for everyone."
The new series will air in early 2016.

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner cook together


John Torode and Lisa Faulkner never argue in the kitchen.
The 50-year-old chef has admitted that he and his 43-year-old TV presenter girlfriend - whom he met while judging 'Celebrity MasterChef' in 2010 - love to cook recipes together.
Asked how often he cooks, John said: "I cook every single day and I love it and that's what I do, it's what I'm really good at and I'm really happy doing it. My kids love the food and I love the food and Lisa and I like to cook together. It's good."
John also claimed that he and Lisa don't follow a schedule when it comes to deciding who's turn it is to cook dinner and although they now live together, he revealed they sometimes make separate meals.
He told ITV's 'This Morning': "We sort of just ... Things just sort of happen. I don't know, it just works, one night I might cook, one night she might or one night I might be doing salad and she might make something else. It just happens."

Paul Hollywood ’embarrassed’ to be sex symbol


Paul Hollywood is "embarrassed" by his sex symbol status.
The 'Great British Bake Off' judge has claimed he can't understand why he's the focus of so many female viewers' affections because he sees himself as a "normal fat bloke".
Admitting he finds it uncomfortable when fans leer at him in public, Paul shared: "It's very flattering - but I'm just a normal fat bloke from the north.
"I find it embarrassing just going to a swimming pool, because I get stared at.
"I can't even walk into a fast-food shop without it happening. I'm still not used to it."
The 49-year-old silver fox - who reunited with wife Alexandra last year following his affair with his US co-star Marcela Valladolid - revealed he likes to take rides on his motorbike to escape being recognised and loves popping to fellow judge Mary Berry's house for a brew.
He told The Sun newspaper: "Riding my bike is a real form of escapism for me - when I put my helmet on and my visor goes down, I'm in my own little world. It's a nice place to be.
"If I'm in London or passing her house, I'll pop in and see her.
"We can usually be found sitting drinking cups of tea.
"We have a huge respect for each other, which comes across on camera. It's affection."

Daniel O’Donnell partnered with Kristina Rihanoff


Daniel O'Donnell has been partnered with Kristina Rihanoff on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 53-year-old crooner - who is a devout Catholic - was reportedly paired with the professional dancer nicknamed the Siberian Siren during Wednesday's (02.09.15) pre-recording of the pairing show in a bid to break the "Strictly curse".
Kristina is currently in a relationship with retired rugby star Ben Cohen, who split from his wife Abby after it was claimed he'd had an affair with his professional partner on the 2013 series of the BBC dance contest.
And the blonde beauty also previously dated her 2009 partner Joe Calzaghe - who dumped his long-term girlfriend for her - and had an affair with fellow professional Vincent Simone in 2008.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was thought Daniel was the perfect person to pair with Kristina amid the controversies.
"Going public with Ben this summer has really put her in the spotlight and the BBC doesn't want to risk looking like its courting drama by pairing her with someone there could be flirtations with.
"Daniel is such a wholesome character, he was deemed the most appropriate partner."
BBC bosses are now said to be confident there will be no flirtations between Kristina and Daniel - who married wife Majella McLennan in 2002.

Louis Walsh misses The X Factor


Louis Walsh misses being on 'The X Factor'
The 63-year-old music manager - who was axed as a judge on the ITV talent show earlier this year - has admitted he's been watching the new series and is feeling a bit nostalgic.
He confessed: "I do miss it a little bit actually. I actually do. I was watching it and I kind of missed being on it."
Louis thinks show boss Simon Cowell made a good decision to steal new judge Rita Ora from rival BBC show 'The Voice', but couldn't resist making a dig at his replacement, BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw.
Louis told ITV's 'Lorraine': "I think Rita's very funny. I think she's good, and Simon is okay. Cheryl [Fernandez-Versini] is Cheryl and the other guy, what's his name? Nick. He's trying, he's doing his best."
He also insisted he has no plans to give Rita and Nick any advice as it's his pal Simon's job to make the show work.
Louis explained: "Well Simon hired them, this is Simon's show. He hires and he fires so I think he has to make it right.
"They're going to be up against it with 'Strictly' though. Daniel O'Donnell and Peter Andre..."
However, despite claiming 'The X Factor' could struggle in its ratings war with BBC One celebrity dance contest 'Strictly Come Dancing', Louis still believes it's a more entertaining programme.
He added: "I still think it's the best show on TV, I still think he'll [Simon] get it right."

Caroline Flack and Olly Murs coordinating outfits


Caroline Flack and Olly Murs are coordinating all of their 'X Factor' outfits.
The former 'Xtra Factor' hosts were hired to replace Dermot O'Leary on the main show this year and Caroline has revealed they're so excited that they've even been wearing matching outfits.
Asked if she was worried about being criticised for her fashion choices on the show, Caroline said: "A little bit because I'm usually a last minute person when it comes to getting dressed.
"Me and Olly have decided to co-ordinate everything ... Not too much, but he's really into it. He phones me like, 'What colour are you wearing today?' And I'm like, 'Yellow', and then he'll turn up at the door in a yellow shirt and I'm like, 'It's too much, Olly!' "
The 35-year-old presenter - who recently confessed she had a crush on Olly before they became colleagues in 2011 - admitted she wouldn't have taken the job on the main show if Olly hadn't been involved.
She told ITV's 'Lorraine: "It was the Olly Murs thing that did it for me, that made me want to do it."
And Caroline also admitted her mum still thinks the pair would be a great couple and is desperate for them to tie the knot.
Quizzed on whether she thinks there's any chance of a romance in the future, the blonde beauty added: "No! My mum still does. My mum says, 'Can't you marry Olly? Go on, it'd be perfect!' "

Olly Murs and Caroline Flack chose work over romance


Olly Murs and Caroline Flack decided not to date one another for the sake of their careers.
The 31-year-old heartthrob has admitted that although there was chemistry between them from the beginning, he and Caroline chose not to pursue a romantic relationship so that they could work together on 'The Xtra Factor' and now 'The X Factor' itself.
Asked about Caroline's recent confession that she "nearly fancied" him, Olly said: "It all stems from a tweet she did in 2009, which she tweeted when I was on the show and auditioned, saying she fancied me and obviously then we started to work with each other and when we first worked with each other, we were both single so it was kind of like we were flirting, having a lot of fun and then we realised this should never happen, if we want to work together we can't be doing this."
Olly - who, along with Caroline, was hired by Simon Cowell to replace long term host Dermot O'Leary on the main show - also spoke of his disappointment at having to stay in the UK when the judges and contestants get to jet off to exotic locations for the Judges' Houses stage of the competition.
The 'Wrapped Up' hitmaker told ITV's 'Lorraine': "That's one of the most exciting things that Simon spoke to us all about this year. They wanted to do live Judges' Houses. How that works, I don't know, but yeah, me and Caroline have to do it in a studio seeing everyone tanned in St. Tropez or Ibiza and there's us in miserable London!"

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock fears


Benedict Cumberbatch was initially wary of taking on the role of Sherlock Holmes.
Although the 39-year-old actor has won critical acclaim and praise from fans for his portrayal of the famous detective in BBC One's 'Sherlock', Benedict admitted he wasn't sure if the part was right for him.
He told CNN International: "I was very wary having done roles which were challenging and terrific and, you know, kept a good career going.
"I was very wary about stepping into the limelight and the populist role like Sherlock Holmes but the minute I saw who was involved and read the script and the quality of it I thought, 'I've got to do this'.
"Hopefully I haven't left being a respected actor behind by playing Sherlock."
And he admitted that knowing people are hugely invested in the fictional character, was daunting.
He said: "I was just going from great jobs but they weren't in the limelight.
"They weren't in the public eye quite to the extent that I knew that character, no matter what we did with it, was going to garner that kind of attention."

Peter Andre’s kids warn him about embarrassing them


Peter Andre's kids have warned him not to come home if he embarrasses them on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
While Jamelia has revealed her daughters Teja and Tiani told her not to come home unless she agreed to take part in the BBC One celebrity dance contest, Peter has admitted his son Junior, ten, and daughter Princess, eight, from his marriage to ex-wife Katie Price have threatened to kick him out of his own house if he doesn't impress with his dancing skills.
Speaking at the launch of the new series, 'Loose Women' panelist Jamelia said: "My daughters were literally like, 'Mummy, do not even come home if you're not going to do Strictly this year', so, you know ... And when I got here I wasn't a confident dancer but I just thought stop pressuring yourself, you're not a professional dancer, enjoy yourself. I know it's a competition and I know we're going to get thrown out every week but still, just enjoy the show."
Clearly jealous of Jamelia's supportive children, Peter joked that he'd been given a much harsher ultimatum.
The 42-year-old hunk - who also has 18-month-old daughter Amelia with wife Emily MacDonagh - shared: "I had the opposite with my kids. They were like ... Yours said don't come home ... Mine said, 'If you embarrass us just once, don't come home'. So now I'm thinking, so when did it become your house? And they're like, 'Hello?'
However, the 'Mysterious Girl' hitmaker does have his new wife behind him.
He added: "She's a really sweet, supportive person."
'Strictly Come Dancing' kicks off on Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One.

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