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Danny Dyer ‘not happy’ with Kellie Bright


Danny Dyer is "not very happy" about his on-screen wife Kellie Bright dancing with another man on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'EastEnders' actress is set to compete on the upcoming series of the BBC One dance contest and has admitted Danny - who plays her husband Mick Carter on the soap - is jealous of her getting up close and personal with the hunky professional dancers.
The 39-year-old star - who is married to fellow actor Paul Stocker - said: "He's not very pleased that I'm going to be dancing with someone day in and day out. He's not very happy about that. I'm like, 'You're not even my real husband!' "
However, despite Danny's hesitation at allowing his on-screen wife to appear on the show, Kellie - who plays Queen Vic landlady Linda Carter - insisted he'll be cheering her on from the sidelines.
Asked if she's worried about him winding her up when he comes to see her dance, Kellie said: "No, do you know what? He's like my best friend, Danny, so he's going to be one of the biggest supports and I know that he'll be championing me completely. It's a lovely thing actually."
But the blonde beauty can't see the 'Football Factory' star signing up for the show himself any time soon.
She added: "I danced with him on 'Children in Need', he's useless. No he's alright, it's just not him. It's so far out of his comfort zone doing anything like that."
'Strictly Come Dancing' launches on Saturday (05.09.15) at 6.30pm on BBC One.

Jamie Laing doesn’t want to get back with Jess Woodley


Jamie Laing doesn't want Jess Woodley back.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star was dating his co-star before they went to Los Angeles to film the latest spin-off of the E4 show but he's insisted he has no plans to rekindle their romance despite admitting he still has feelings for her on the last episode.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at the launch of Vlog Star at The Ivy, Jamie explained: "I think she wants to get back with me but I don't want to get back with her."
The cheeky chappy may have ditched Jess for US beauty Nas Gharai during his time in Los Angeles but Jamie's confessed he's now got his eye on Hollywood star Emily Ratajkowski.
Revealing his plans to woo her, he joked: "I am going to send her an owl with a note on it and she is going to send me an owl back and it's going to be awesome."
Jaime Lang, co-star Stephanie Pratt and 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Lewis Bloor were among the famous faces to attend the launch of Vlog Star - home for all vlogger news, entertainment and mentorship - at The Club at The Ivy. Find out about Vlog Star at The O2, the app and the vlogging starter kits at www.VlogStar.com

This Morning puppy named Clover


The 'This Morning' puppy has been named Clover.
Presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby yesterday (02.09.15) announced the shortlist of names that had been selected for the ITV show's resident guide dog in training and they've now revealed viewers have chosen to name her Clover.
Speaking on today's (03.09.15) show, Philip said: "We've had over 30,000 votes and we've got a sign writer poised to write her new name on her brand new dog house."
Holly added: "So, will this gorgeous little puppy ... Will you be Clover, Cassie, Coco, Cleo or Cookie?
"Can I have a drum-roll please? And the winner is ... It's Clover!"
Viewers had been asked to choose a moniker that had one or two syllables and that did not sound like a command used for training, in line with Guide Dogs rules on naming puppies.
The announcement comes after Holly and Phil admitted Clover was their favourite out of the five choices that had been selected.
Holly said at the time: "Are we allowed to say our favourite?"
Phil agreed, sharing: "We do have a favourite out of them. Can we say it?
"We like Clover best."
Holly then added: "Clover and a close number two, Coco. Those are the favourites but listen, don't let that sway you."

Gary Beadle’s fashion faux-pas


Gary 'Gaz' Beadle "has not got a clue" about fashion.
Lillie Lexie Gregg, 23, has been dating the 'Geordie Shore' star for over a year now and she's claimed that although he's good at dressing himself, he has no idea when it comes to women's fashion.
Speaking at the launch of her fashion brand Lily-Beau at the London Designer Exchange in London, Lillie exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Gary is amazing when it comes down to business but fashion, he has not got a clue! He is horrendous. He always tells me I look nice and he likes everything I wear but he wouldn't have a clue. I don't even look to him for fashion advice!
"We go shopping but I would pick everything for both of us. He does have certain ideas, there is certain things I'll put on and he'll say, 'Oh I really like that'. But fashion is definitely not his forte.
"Gary would be happy to wear joggers and a t-shirt every day. He likes to just be comfortable and that's all Gary cares about."
Lillie - who was introduced to Gaz's co-stars including his former flame Charlotte Crosby on the last series of the MTV show - insisted she has no plans to appear on the show on a regular basis.
She explained: "I think that's Gary's thing and as long as people know who I am and that Gary has got a girlfriend, then that's all they need. I don't think a relationship should be too invaded. But who knows."

Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno’s ‘This Is England ’90’ role


Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno is to make his acting debut in 'This Is England '90'.
Thomas Turgoose - who played Shaun in the 2006 film and TV spin-offs 'This Is England '86' and 'This Is England '88' - has revealed the 'Eez-Eh' rocker joined the cast as for the upcoming next instalment.
Thomas said: "We had Serge from Kasabian DJ-ing, so we had him dressed up in 90s clobber, and he was an extra."
And the 34-year-old guitarist and songwriter has admitted he would definitely consider doing more acting in the future.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Why not? I'd love to do more."
In addition to Thomas' Shaun, Vicky McClure and Joe Gilgun's respective characters Lol and Woody will also be returning for the 90s rave culture-themed series and director Shane Meadows hopes viewers will be just as hooked this time around despite the fact the last series aired four years ago.
He said previously: "There's a blessing and a curse to the gap. The curse could be that people might not be interested any more, but it feels like the opposite has happened. The blessing is that we've had a bit of reflection time, to look at all the stories, and to figure out how to do justice to the last series. If this is the last one, it needs to fulfil its promise. That brings with it a certain pressure.'
'This Is England '90' begins on Channel 4 on September 13.

Kathy Beale return inspired by real life insurance scam


Kathy Beale's return to 'EastEnders' was inspired by a real life insurance scam.
Gillian Taylforth first reprised her role as Kathy in the BBC One soap earlier this year despite viewers believing she had died in a car crash nine years ago and she's now revealed part of the inspiration for the storyline was "canoe man" John Darwin, who faked his own death in a boating accident in 2002.
Speaking at an 'EastEnders' Q&A at London's Charlotte Street Hotel, Gillian explained: "When I found out about the plot I said straight away, 'Oh yeah, it happened with the canoe man'. So it is feasible.
"The way the storyline happens, it is right and it could happen and it did happen. With [her husband] Gavin's character and the way Kathy got manipulated and controlled by him, you understand it all and the reason she did it - to protect her sons.
"Bit by bit they [Ben and Ian] find out why she's become the person she has - because of the manipulating person that Gavin is. Then they start to understand that mum's been brainwashed."
'EastEnders' boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins has also defended the storyline, insisting a lot of research went into making it realistic.
He shared: "We always said we would only do it if we had a credible story to bring her back and the [30th] anniversary felt like the right time. It was about going back to our history and bringing back a Beale matriarch.
"We always make sure that each story is rooted in reality and this is the flip side of the canoe man story. It's actually happened in real life.
'We read up on all of our stories in a lot of detail. We have a whole new research team and we're really keeping our feet on ground as much as possible. We wouldn't have done if it it wasn't credible."

Carol Vorderman fears being shot over Middle East


Carol Vorderman fears she'll be shot down over the Middle East on her round-the-world trip.
The former 'Countdown' presenter plans to fly her aircraft Mildred - named after her heroine, 30s pilot Mildred Bruce - 29,000 miles around the world on a solo trip next year and is concerned about hovering over the region.
She admitted: "The problem I have at the moment is getting through the Middle East.
"Holiday jets are at 35,000ft, but I have to fly low at 10,000ft.
"Below 25,000 ft there are lots of warnings about anti-aircraft guns. There is a worry. But it's something I've wanted and I'm going to do it."
The 54-year-old 'Loose Women' presenter revealed she is having her "second youth" now that her children - Katie King, 24, and Cameron King, 18 - have flown the nest.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "When your children have left home it gives you a release.
"So I'm having my second youth. I'm doing all the things I've always wanted to."


Ricky Rayment arrested in Brighton


Ricky Rayment was arrested "on suspicion of actual bodily harm".
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star was reportedly arrested for assault after making a personal appearance at a nightclub in Brighton last weekend, despite him insisting it was him who was jumped by five men.
A friend of Ricky's said: "Ricky was left shaken after being set upon in a random attack."
However, as the 25-year-old star's alleged "victim" refused to provide the police with a statement, Ricky was later "de-arrested".
A spokesman for Sussex Police told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "A 25-year-old man from Chigwell in Essex was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm following a fight with another man.
"Police officers on patrol were alerted to the fight around 2.25 am.
"As the situation calmed, the victim of the assault declined to provide a statement and the man was de-arrested.
"He left the area immediately."
Ricky's bust-up comes after he was reported to have split from his 'Geordie Shore' star fiancee Marnie Simpson last month.

Farrah Abraham leads CBB eviction nominations


Farrah Abraham has received eight nominations for eviction on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The former 'Teen Mom' star has infuriated her fellow housemates so much that she received the most nods and will now face the public vote alongside Stevi Ritchie and Chloe Jasmine [who count as one contestant], Janice Dickinson, Daniel Baldwin, Jenna Jameson and Chris Ellison.
Speaking about Farrah, Austin Armacost said: "'I haven't seen any depth to her, I haven't seen anything of her other than doing her makeup for four hours a day, and it's been unpleasant.
"She is a sarcastic little bitch and I want her out of here."
Bobby Davro echoed his comments about her beauty regime, saying: "Farrah spends every day looking in the mirror and at herself and putting lipstick on. She is very self-obsessed, and doesn't care about anybody other than herself and how she looks."
Sherrie Hewson added: "We all know it's a game and she takes it all very seriously."
And James Hill said: "Farrah is rude to me, comes out with silly comments. I don't know why, maybe she fancies me. She's hard work and she makes me feel uncomfortable."

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