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Stephen Bear wouldn't have been interested in Vicky Pattison if she hadn't lost weight.
The 'Ex on the Beach' star has been dating the 'Geordie Shore' beauty since June and though they are now smitten with one another, he admits he wouldn't have approached her if she hadn't gone from a size 16 to a 6 before they met.
He said: "I know this is going to sound shallow but I wouldn't get to know that person.
"You've got to be physically attracted to them. I wouldn't invest my time in someone like that."
The couple - who met on the third series of MTV's 'Ex on the Beach' - recently split but are now back together and Stephen says she has moved in with him.
He told new! magazine: "She's moved into mine.
"This past week we haven't really been speaking. She loves me but she can't be with me. It's just been horrible.
"I haven't been able to sleep and nor could she. Then we realised that we couldn't live without each other. I cleared the right hand side of my wardrobe and my drawers."
However, Vicky insists Stephen has got "carried away" and says she has no plans to live with him just yet.
Writing in her column for the magazine, she explained: "I think he's got a bit carried away. I stayed at his one night and left my big case as I was travelling into London for meetings - but FYI Mr. Bear, that was just for convenience.
"Don't go cleaning out the cupboards for us just yet!
"I'm very flattered but we're a long way off moving in together. He's a lovely lad but I'm not going to rush into anything like that soon and I think he knows that."
Stephen Bear wouldn’t fancy fat Vicky Pattison
Stephen Bear wouldn't have been interested in Vicky Pattison if she hadn't lost weight.
The 'Ex on the Beach' star has been dating the 'Geordie Shore' beauty since June and though they are now smitten with one another, he admits he wouldn't have approached her if she hadn't gone from a size 16 to a 6 before they met.
He said: "I know this is going to sound shallow but I wouldn't get to know that person.
"You've got to be physically attracted to them. I wouldn't invest my time in someone like that."
The couple - who met on the third series of MTV's 'Ex on the Beach' - recently split but are now back together and Stephen says she has moved in with him.
He told new! magazine: "She's moved into mine.
"This past week we haven't really been speaking. She loves me but she can't be with me. It's just been horrible.
"I haven't been able to sleep and nor could she. Then we realised that we couldn't live without each other. I cleared the right hand side of my wardrobe and my drawers."
However, Vicky insists Stephen has got "carried away" and says she has no plans to live with him just yet.
Writing in her column for the magazine, she explained: "I think he's got a bit carried away. I stayed at his one night and left my big case as I was travelling into London for meetings - but FYI Mr. Bear, that was just for convenience.
"Don't go cleaning out the cupboards for us just yet!
"I'm very flattered but we're a long way off moving in together. He's a lovely lad but I'm not going to rush into anything like that soon and I think he knows that."
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Brian McFadden "flirted" with Ann Widdecombe while filming 'Who's Doing The Dishes?'.
The 35-year-old star had a particularly "funny" day shooting the cooking game show - where contestants try to guess whose house they are dining in - with the former politician, despite her continually rebuffing his advances.
He said: "My favourite place was Ann Widdecombe's home because it was such a funny day. She spent most of the day correcting my English and I spent most of the time flirting with her.
"I was asking her if she'd read 'Fifty Shades of Grey', which she hasn't, and she kept telling me to go to the corner and be quiet."
And Brian was also amused when filming with transgender former boxer Kellie Maloney.
He said: "Kellie was great fun. She was chopping cucumbers going, 'Oooh, this feels familiar!' I was like, 'Did she just say that?' "
However, the former Westlife singer didn't have the best time filming with 'X Factor' couple Stevi Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello.
He told Closer magazine: "It's weird doing two people and for most of filming they were arguing.
"Chloe wasn't impressed with my Brian's Bonus [extra clue] as she felt it was too obvious. At the end I went to give her a hug and she was like, 'No.' Awkward."
Brian McFadden ‘flirted’ with Ann Widdecombe
Brian McFadden "flirted" with Ann Widdecombe while filming 'Who's Doing The Dishes?'.
The 35-year-old star had a particularly "funny" day shooting the cooking game show - where contestants try to guess whose house they are dining in - with the former politician, despite her continually rebuffing his advances.
He said: "My favourite place was Ann Widdecombe's home because it was such a funny day. She spent most of the day correcting my English and I spent most of the time flirting with her.
"I was asking her if she'd read 'Fifty Shades of Grey', which she hasn't, and she kept telling me to go to the corner and be quiet."
And Brian was also amused when filming with transgender former boxer Kellie Maloney.
He said: "Kellie was great fun. She was chopping cucumbers going, 'Oooh, this feels familiar!' I was like, 'Did she just say that?' "
However, the former Westlife singer didn't have the best time filming with 'X Factor' couple Stevi Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello.
He told Closer magazine: "It's weird doing two people and for most of filming they were arguing.
"Chloe wasn't impressed with my Brian's Bonus [extra clue] as she felt it was too obvious. At the end I went to give her a hug and she was like, 'No.' Awkward."
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Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby want to name the 'This Morning' puppy Clover.
The adorable Golden Retriever was introduced to viewers yesterday (01.09.15) and will remain on the ITV show while she receives training to become a guide dog.
And fans of 'This Morning' have been voting for what they think the puppy should be called, with presenters Holly and Phil admitting their favourite from the shortlist is Clover.
Speaking on today's (02.09.15) show, Holly said: "There is one thing our pup is missing and that, of course, is a name. Do you know we've had over ten thousand votes and we can reveal the five names that are on our shortlist."
Phil continued: "They are Clover, Cassie, Coco, Cleo and Cookie. Those are our top..."
Itching to reveal what she wants the guide dog in training to be named, Holly interrupted saying: "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."
Viewers now have until 11.30 tomorrow morning to vote for their favourite out of the five names on the list, with the winning choice being announced at the end of tomorrow's show.
Phil explained: "Tomorrow's a big day. If you want to vote to name our puppy ... 4,000 votes already. Go to the website if you want to vote and we'll name our puppy tomorrow."
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby want to name puppy Clover
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby want to name the 'This Morning' puppy Clover.
The adorable Golden Retriever was introduced to viewers yesterday (01.09.15) and will remain on the ITV show while she receives training to become a guide dog.
And fans of 'This Morning' have been voting for what they think the puppy should be called, with presenters Holly and Phil admitting their favourite from the shortlist is Clover.
Speaking on today's (02.09.15) show, Holly said: "There is one thing our pup is missing and that, of course, is a name. Do you know we've had over ten thousand votes and we can reveal the five names that are on our shortlist."
Phil continued: "They are Clover, Cassie, Coco, Cleo and Cookie. Those are our top..."
Itching to reveal what she wants the guide dog in training to be named, Holly interrupted saying: "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."
Viewers now have until 11.30 tomorrow morning to vote for their favourite out of the five names on the list, with the winning choice being announced at the end of tomorrow's show.
Phil explained: "Tomorrow's a big day. If you want to vote to name our puppy ... 4,000 votes already. Go to the website if you want to vote and we'll name our puppy tomorrow."
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'Coronation Street' actress Jennie McAlpine is "pleased" her on-screen daughter's cancer storyline has helped to raise awareness.
Jennie's character Fiz's five-year-old daughter Hope was recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer which affects 100 children a year, on the ITV soap and the 31-year-old actress has confessed that while it is a difficult story to deal with, she is happy to be bringing the illness to parents' attention.
She explained: "I'm really, I'm pleased. When they said they were going to do this storyline ... Obviously you think, oh gosh, but we've had such brilliant feedback and lovely messages from parents and families who've got children going through it or have had children going through cancer.
"And I've met some incredible people and I've had messages with families saying thank you for raising awareness because 'Corrie' raises awareness like nothing else. People watch the news and it doesn't resonate but if you see someone on 'Corrie' with something that's touched your life or might be touching a friend's life you think, oh yeah."
Jennie - who has 10-month-old son Arthur with partner Chris Farr - recently visited a children's cancer ward to speak to those affected by illnesses similar to that of her on-screen daughter and she's confessed she was inspired by their positivity.
She told ITV's 'This Morning': "You think going to a children's cancer ward is going to be horrible but actually, obviously it's horrible and they're going through the toughest time, but the families ... They're just getting on with it."
And the flame-haired star also admitted the storyline has made her cherish her own son more than ever.
Jennie added: "Me and [my on-screen partner] Alan [Halsall] have both got children and hopefully it will make me a bit more insightful. You only know when you've got them how special they are. If I can be half as good a mum as those parents were to those kids in that hospital, honestly I'll be doing a good job because they're just incredible."
Coronation Street’s Jennie McAlpine ‘pleased’ to be raising awareness
'Coronation Street' actress Jennie McAlpine is "pleased" her on-screen daughter's cancer storyline has helped to raise awareness.
Jennie's character Fiz's five-year-old daughter Hope was recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer which affects 100 children a year, on the ITV soap and the 31-year-old actress has confessed that while it is a difficult story to deal with, she is happy to be bringing the illness to parents' attention.
She explained: "I'm really, I'm pleased. When they said they were going to do this storyline ... Obviously you think, oh gosh, but we've had such brilliant feedback and lovely messages from parents and families who've got children going through it or have had children going through cancer.
"And I've met some incredible people and I've had messages with families saying thank you for raising awareness because 'Corrie' raises awareness like nothing else. People watch the news and it doesn't resonate but if you see someone on 'Corrie' with something that's touched your life or might be touching a friend's life you think, oh yeah."
Jennie - who has 10-month-old son Arthur with partner Chris Farr - recently visited a children's cancer ward to speak to those affected by illnesses similar to that of her on-screen daughter and she's confessed she was inspired by their positivity.
She told ITV's 'This Morning': "You think going to a children's cancer ward is going to be horrible but actually, obviously it's horrible and they're going through the toughest time, but the families ... They're just getting on with it."
And the flame-haired star also admitted the storyline has made her cherish her own son more than ever.
Jennie added: "Me and [my on-screen partner] Alan [Halsall] have both got children and hopefully it will make me a bit more insightful. You only know when you've got them how special they are. If I can be half as good a mum as those parents were to those kids in that hospital, honestly I'll be doing a good job because they're just incredible."
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Jorgie Porter loves getting naked.
The 'Hollyoaks' actress - who plays Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap - has confessed she loves taking her clothes off both in private and in public.
Speaking to FHM magazine about stripping off for their photo shoot, she shared: "The FHM photo shoot was so good, especially when I was streaking by the window and people started walking past. I'm always starkers around my friends' houses.
"And we went to a naturist sauna in Austria once. We were going skiing and found out the hotels over there have naked saunas.
"It's just so invigorating to be naked. You get given a towel, but it's way more exciting to take a risk and walk everything with nothing on."
The blonde bombshell also opened up about her rebellious streak, admitting she doesn't like doing as she's told.
She told the magazine: "If you tell me not to do something, I'll want to do it.
"That's just the way I am. But I'm pretty good at getting out of trouble. I'm just sneaky about it."
Meanwhile, Jorgie has reportedly quit 'Hollyoaks' in a bid to pursue work across the pond in Hollywood.
A source told MailOnline: "Jorgie is taking an extended break again. She often gets itchy feet and loves being in LA."
Jorgie Porter: Getting naked is ‘invigorating’
Jorgie Porter loves getting naked.
The 'Hollyoaks' actress - who plays Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap - has confessed she loves taking her clothes off both in private and in public.
Speaking to FHM magazine about stripping off for their photo shoot, she shared: "The FHM photo shoot was so good, especially when I was streaking by the window and people started walking past. I'm always starkers around my friends' houses.
"And we went to a naturist sauna in Austria once. We were going skiing and found out the hotels over there have naked saunas.
"It's just so invigorating to be naked. You get given a towel, but it's way more exciting to take a risk and walk everything with nothing on."
The blonde bombshell also opened up about her rebellious streak, admitting she doesn't like doing as she's told.
She told the magazine: "If you tell me not to do something, I'll want to do it.
"That's just the way I am. But I'm pretty good at getting out of trouble. I'm just sneaky about it."
Meanwhile, Jorgie has reportedly quit 'Hollyoaks' in a bid to pursue work across the pond in Hollywood.
A source told MailOnline: "Jorgie is taking an extended break again. She often gets itchy feet and loves being in LA."
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Alex Kingston is to reprise the role of River Song for this year's 'Doctor Who' Christmas special.
The 52-year-old actress has starred as the Doctor's wife in 15 episodes to date, starting in 2008 in 'Silence in the Library' and 'Forest of the Dead', and is set to meet her husband's new incarnation, Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi, for the first time on Christmas Day.
Alex - whose on-screen character is the daughter of the Doctor's earlier companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams - said: "To be honest, I did not know whether River would ever return to the show, but here she is, back with the Doctor for the Christmas special."
The actress also offered an insight into the much-anticipated episode, revealing scriptwriter Steven Moffat has created a typically humorous storyline.
She shared: "Steven is on glittering form, giving us an episode filled with humour and surprise guest castings.
"I met Peter for the first time at Monday's read through, we had a laugh, and I am now excited and ready to start filming with him and the 'Doctor Who' team. Christmas in September? Why not!"
Meanwhile, Steven said the return of River Song will ensure the Christmas special is an episode to remember.
He explained: "Another Christmas, another special for 'Doctor Who' - and what could be more special than the return of Alex Kingston as Professor River Song?
"The last time the Doctor saw her she was a ghost. The first time he met her, she died. So how can he be seeing her again? As ever, with the most complicated relationship in the universe, it's a matter of time."
Further announcements regarding the episode's cast - which also includes Jenna Coleman in the role of Clara Oswald - will be made in the coming months.
Alex Kingston to return to Doctor Who for Christmas special
Alex Kingston is to reprise the role of River Song for this year's 'Doctor Who' Christmas special.
The 52-year-old actress has starred as the Doctor's wife in 15 episodes to date, starting in 2008 in 'Silence in the Library' and 'Forest of the Dead', and is set to meet her husband's new incarnation, Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi, for the first time on Christmas Day.
Alex - whose on-screen character is the daughter of the Doctor's earlier companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams - said: "To be honest, I did not know whether River would ever return to the show, but here she is, back with the Doctor for the Christmas special."
The actress also offered an insight into the much-anticipated episode, revealing scriptwriter Steven Moffat has created a typically humorous storyline.
She shared: "Steven is on glittering form, giving us an episode filled with humour and surprise guest castings.
"I met Peter for the first time at Monday's read through, we had a laugh, and I am now excited and ready to start filming with him and the 'Doctor Who' team. Christmas in September? Why not!"
Meanwhile, Steven said the return of River Song will ensure the Christmas special is an episode to remember.
He explained: "Another Christmas, another special for 'Doctor Who' - and what could be more special than the return of Alex Kingston as Professor River Song?
"The last time the Doctor saw her she was a ghost. The first time he met her, she died. So how can he be seeing her again? As ever, with the most complicated relationship in the universe, it's a matter of time."
Further announcements regarding the episode's cast - which also includes Jenna Coleman in the role of Clara Oswald - will be made in the coming months.
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Bill Turnbull has quit 'BBC Breakfast'.
The 59-year-old host has revealed he's decided to leave the early morning news show after 15 years to pursue some "exciting" new opportunities in TV and radio.
Speaking on this morning's (02.09.15) show, he said: "It's true, I will be leaving the programme at the end of January because 15 years is too long ... Don't worry, I'm not leaving for another five months."
He added: "It's time for me to go and for someone else to sit on the sofa."
The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' contestant - who said he's leaving with "some sadness, but no regrets" - admitted he's looking forward to spending more time with his bees once he leaves in January.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I have been neglecting my bees for far too long. They are on a farm, they were going to come up here to the Lakes where we live but it was too windy.
"They are down in Buckinghamshire, I don't see them very often but they don't seem to mind!
"I haven't been able to keep chickens for a few years, so all these things will take up time.
"We are going to move to Suffolk with a bit of luck, it is where we have got family and friends, we have got to know Suffolk quite well in the last year and we like it so we are planning to move there."
Bill - who has sons Henry and Will and daughter Flora with his wife Sarah McCombie - confessed he won't miss the early mornings and is excited about being able to stay up later at night.
He added: "My wife is consulted in all the big decisions and she is perfectly happy.
"We will manage to get rid of the 9.30 curfew which will be nice. It will be fun."
The announcement comes after former 'BBC Breakfast' host Susanna Reid quit the show last year in favour of ITV's 'Good Morning Britain'.
Bill Turnbull quits BBC Breakfast
Bill Turnbull has quit 'BBC Breakfast'.
The 59-year-old host has revealed he's decided to leave the early morning news show after 15 years to pursue some "exciting" new opportunities in TV and radio.
Speaking on this morning's (02.09.15) show, he said: "It's true, I will be leaving the programme at the end of January because 15 years is too long ... Don't worry, I'm not leaving for another five months."
He added: "It's time for me to go and for someone else to sit on the sofa."
The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' contestant - who said he's leaving with "some sadness, but no regrets" - admitted he's looking forward to spending more time with his bees once he leaves in January.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I have been neglecting my bees for far too long. They are on a farm, they were going to come up here to the Lakes where we live but it was too windy.
"They are down in Buckinghamshire, I don't see them very often but they don't seem to mind!
"I haven't been able to keep chickens for a few years, so all these things will take up time.
"We are going to move to Suffolk with a bit of luck, it is where we have got family and friends, we have got to know Suffolk quite well in the last year and we like it so we are planning to move there."
Bill - who has sons Henry and Will and daughter Flora with his wife Sarah McCombie - confessed he won't miss the early mornings and is excited about being able to stay up later at night.
He added: "My wife is consulted in all the big decisions and she is perfectly happy.
"We will manage to get rid of the 9.30 curfew which will be nice. It will be fun."
The announcement comes after former 'BBC Breakfast' host Susanna Reid quit the show last year in favour of ITV's 'Good Morning Britain'.
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Helen George has split from her husband.
The 'Call the Midwife' actress - who is set to compete on the upcoming series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' - has confirmed she's split from her husband of nearly three years, Oliver Boot.
According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, Helen's spokesperson said: "I can confirm that Helen separated from her husband some time ago."
Helen and Oliver first met on the set of the BBC drama 'Hotel Babylon' - which came to an end in 2009 - but they didn't tie the knot until 2012.
And although the blonde beauty's representative claims the couple called time on their relationship a while ago, it's believed the "curse" of 'Strictly' has struck again.
Helen - who plays Trixie Franklin in the BBC One drama - has become the latest in a long line of celebrities who have split from their partners before, during or after their stints on BBC dance contest.
'Countdown' beauty Rachel Riley ended her marriage to university sweetheart Jamie Gilbert following her appearance on the show in 2013 and is now dating her professional dance partner Pasha Kovalev.
And retired sports stars Ben Cohen and Joe Calzaghe both ended their long-term relationships to romance their 'Strictly' partner Kristina Rihanoff.
Boxer Joe split from his girlfriend just one week into the show in 2008 and dated Kristina until 2013.
Meanwhile, former England rugby star Ben has been at the centre of controversy after his wife Abby claimed he cheated on her with Kristina following their partnership on the show in 2013.
However, the couple insist they only got together earlier this year, following his split from Abby - with whom he has twin daughters Harriette and Isabelle - last year.
Helen George splits from husband
Helen George has split from her husband.
The 'Call the Midwife' actress - who is set to compete on the upcoming series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' - has confirmed she's split from her husband of nearly three years, Oliver Boot.
According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, Helen's spokesperson said: "I can confirm that Helen separated from her husband some time ago."
Helen and Oliver first met on the set of the BBC drama 'Hotel Babylon' - which came to an end in 2009 - but they didn't tie the knot until 2012.
And although the blonde beauty's representative claims the couple called time on their relationship a while ago, it's believed the "curse" of 'Strictly' has struck again.
Helen - who plays Trixie Franklin in the BBC One drama - has become the latest in a long line of celebrities who have split from their partners before, during or after their stints on BBC dance contest.
'Countdown' beauty Rachel Riley ended her marriage to university sweetheart Jamie Gilbert following her appearance on the show in 2013 and is now dating her professional dance partner Pasha Kovalev.
And retired sports stars Ben Cohen and Joe Calzaghe both ended their long-term relationships to romance their 'Strictly' partner Kristina Rihanoff.
Boxer Joe split from his girlfriend just one week into the show in 2008 and dated Kristina until 2013.
Meanwhile, former England rugby star Ben has been at the centre of controversy after his wife Abby claimed he cheated on her with Kristina following their partnership on the show in 2013.
However, the couple insist they only got together earlier this year, following his split from Abby - with whom he has twin daughters Harriette and Isabelle - last year.
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'EastEnders' Robbie Jackson is to return to Albert Square with a new dog named Wellard Two.
The street sweeper, played by Dean Gaffney, was known for his close bond with his beloved German Shepherd Wellard who sadly passed away in 2008 after Robbie left Walford for India to be with his girlfriend Nita Mistry in 2004.
And although Robbie was devastated to hear Wellard - who he'd left in the care of his pal Gus Smith - had died during his last appearance in the BBC One soap in 2010, Dean has now revealed a new dog is joining the soap.
He said: "Robbie and Wellard were inseparable, so it seems only right that there will be a Wellard Two. Viewers are going to love him."
Robbie is set to make his return to the east London-based soap later this month and will buy an alsatian puppy for his and Nita's young son.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Robbie and Wellard were a legendary soap double act so fans were over the moon Robbie was coming back.
"But there was a tinge of sadness that he would not have his trusty sidekick.
"He may not be the same dog, but hopefully Wellard Two will go some way to filling that void."
EastEnders’ Robbie Jackson returning with Wellard Two
'EastEnders' Robbie Jackson is to return to Albert Square with a new dog named Wellard Two.
The street sweeper, played by Dean Gaffney, was known for his close bond with his beloved German Shepherd Wellard who sadly passed away in 2008 after Robbie left Walford for India to be with his girlfriend Nita Mistry in 2004.
And although Robbie was devastated to hear Wellard - who he'd left in the care of his pal Gus Smith - had died during his last appearance in the BBC One soap in 2010, Dean has now revealed a new dog is joining the soap.
He said: "Robbie and Wellard were inseparable, so it seems only right that there will be a Wellard Two. Viewers are going to love him."
Robbie is set to make his return to the east London-based soap later this month and will buy an alsatian puppy for his and Nita's young son.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Robbie and Wellard were a legendary soap double act so fans were over the moon Robbie was coming back.
"But there was a tinge of sadness that he would not have his trusty sidekick.
"He may not be the same dog, but hopefully Wellard Two will go some way to filling that void."
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