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Dan Osborne has pulled out of 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star has reportedly decided not to enter the reality show house when the new series kicks off tomorrow evening (27.08.15) after negotiations with producers broke down.
A source told Mirror Celeb: "He was in talks to go on the show but has decided this year is not the right time for him."
Dan - who was axed from the ITVBe show after recordings of him threatening to stab his ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin emerged earlier this year - has been widely linked to a stint on the show for a number of months.
However, he's now taken to Twitter to rubbish the rumours, insisting he was never in talks with Channel 5 bosses.
The 24-year-old hunk - who has 19-month-old son Teddy with Megan and six-month-old daughter Ella with his 'EastEnders' actress fiancee Jacqueline Jossa - wrote: "Keep seeing in the press that Im going on CBB, I was never meant to have been & were just rumours. But big fan of the show & will be watching! (sic)"
In addition to not wanting to leave his wife-to-be at home alone with their baby daughter, Dan is also currently still touring with the male strip troupe The Dreamboys and has appearances scheduled until the end of October.
Dan Osborne pulls out of Celebrity Big Brother
Dan Osborne has pulled out of 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star has reportedly decided not to enter the reality show house when the new series kicks off tomorrow evening (27.08.15) after negotiations with producers broke down.
A source told Mirror Celeb: "He was in talks to go on the show but has decided this year is not the right time for him."
Dan - who was axed from the ITVBe show after recordings of him threatening to stab his ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin emerged earlier this year - has been widely linked to a stint on the show for a number of months.
However, he's now taken to Twitter to rubbish the rumours, insisting he was never in talks with Channel 5 bosses.
The 24-year-old hunk - who has 19-month-old son Teddy with Megan and six-month-old daughter Ella with his 'EastEnders' actress fiancee Jacqueline Jossa - wrote: "Keep seeing in the press that Im going on CBB, I was never meant to have been & were just rumours. But big fan of the show & will be watching! (sic)"
In addition to not wanting to leave his wife-to-be at home alone with their baby daughter, Dan is also currently still touring with the male strip troupe The Dreamboys and has appearances scheduled until the end of October.
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'Emmerdale's Ross Barton is back from the dead.
It was presumed that the troublemaker - played by Michael Parr - was killed off after a fight with brother Pete (Anthony Quinlan) earlier this month but on last night's (24.08.15) episode of the ITV soap, it was revealed to fans that Ross was still very much alive.
Michael said: "Ross is in a lot of pain as Pete gave him a good beating! He's got to recover and he's got to get his head together, but ultimately he's got two things on his mind - revenge and where's the love of his life?
"Ross doesn't know what's really gone on as he can't remember too much. The doctor tells him that he's either been attacked by a large animal or someone has tried to kill him. Ross is furious!
Pete attacked Ross after discovering he'd been having an affair with his new wife Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) and Ross is to attempt to get revenge on his brother by winning her back.
Michael told Digital Spy: "It's a bit of a cold thing to do, especially to your little brother. Ross is always painted as the bad one but he's never done this to anybody. I think getting Debbie will now be Ross's revenge against Pete."
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old actor has admitted it was tough trying to keep the fact that Ross was still alive a secret.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I'm not exactly the quietest guy and this has been a massive secret.
"I was allowed to tell my mum, dad and grandad but I had to lie to my other family.
"My cousins were asking me about leaving and what I was doing next and I just had to try to fob them off.
"People have been quizzing my grandad. He sent me a text saying I'd made him lie in church."
Emmerdale’s Ross Barton back from the dead
'Emmerdale's Ross Barton is back from the dead.
It was presumed that the troublemaker - played by Michael Parr - was killed off after a fight with brother Pete (Anthony Quinlan) earlier this month but on last night's (24.08.15) episode of the ITV soap, it was revealed to fans that Ross was still very much alive.
Michael said: "Ross is in a lot of pain as Pete gave him a good beating! He's got to recover and he's got to get his head together, but ultimately he's got two things on his mind - revenge and where's the love of his life?
"Ross doesn't know what's really gone on as he can't remember too much. The doctor tells him that he's either been attacked by a large animal or someone has tried to kill him. Ross is furious!
Pete attacked Ross after discovering he'd been having an affair with his new wife Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) and Ross is to attempt to get revenge on his brother by winning her back.
Michael told Digital Spy: "It's a bit of a cold thing to do, especially to your little brother. Ross is always painted as the bad one but he's never done this to anybody. I think getting Debbie will now be Ross's revenge against Pete."
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old actor has admitted it was tough trying to keep the fact that Ross was still alive a secret.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I'm not exactly the quietest guy and this has been a massive secret.
"I was allowed to tell my mum, dad and grandad but I had to lie to my other family.
"My cousins were asking me about leaving and what I was doing next and I just had to try to fob them off.
"People have been quizzing my grandad. He sent me a text saying I'd made him lie in church."
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The BBC are "truly sorry" for upsetting Sir Tom Jones.
The 75-year-old musical legend recently claimed he was given "no idea" and "no warning" that Boy George was to replace him on 'The Voice' and the broadcaster's director of television, Danny Cohen, regrets the distress caused to the 'It's Not Unusual' hitmaker.
He said: "I've got huge respect for Tom and I'm truly sorry he's upset, because I am a big fan of his.
"I think he's a gentleman, I think he's an extraordinary figure in music and you'll have seen the huge respect that all of the artists have had for him on 'The Voice' throughout.
"These things happen over time, but I would never would want Tom to be upset and I am sorry that's the case."
And despite him being axed from 'The Voice', Danny would love to see Tom on another BBC show.
He added: "I'd like to have him back on the BBC this year, in something else. Absolutely. I hope he's back on the BBC very soon, I really do."
In a Facebook post earlier this month, Tom slammed the BBC for their lack of "duty and respect" in not informing him he wouldn't be a part of the next series of 'The Voice'.
He wrote: "I was told yesterday, with no consultation or conversation of any kind, that I would not be returning.
"Having been through plenty of transformations throughout the years, I support and admire creative change. But being informed, as a matter of duty and respect, is an important part of creative relationships."
BBC apologise to Tom Jones
The BBC are "truly sorry" for upsetting Sir Tom Jones.
The 75-year-old musical legend recently claimed he was given "no idea" and "no warning" that Boy George was to replace him on 'The Voice' and the broadcaster's director of television, Danny Cohen, regrets the distress caused to the 'It's Not Unusual' hitmaker.
He said: "I've got huge respect for Tom and I'm truly sorry he's upset, because I am a big fan of his.
"I think he's a gentleman, I think he's an extraordinary figure in music and you'll have seen the huge respect that all of the artists have had for him on 'The Voice' throughout.
"These things happen over time, but I would never would want Tom to be upset and I am sorry that's the case."
And despite him being axed from 'The Voice', Danny would love to see Tom on another BBC show.
He added: "I'd like to have him back on the BBC this year, in something else. Absolutely. I hope he's back on the BBC very soon, I really do."
In a Facebook post earlier this month, Tom slammed the BBC for their lack of "duty and respect" in not informing him he wouldn't be a part of the next series of 'The Voice'.
He wrote: "I was told yesterday, with no consultation or conversation of any kind, that I would not be returning.
"Having been through plenty of transformations throughout the years, I support and admire creative change. But being informed, as a matter of duty and respect, is an important part of creative relationships."
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Lydia Bright would be happy with a £100 engagement ring.
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star has insisted she's not bothered if her long-term boyfriend and co-star James 'Arg' Argent doesn't buy her an extravagant ring as she'd prefer to have a big wedding.
She said: "Actually, I'm not really interested in having a £30,000 ring - I'd be happy with a £100 one. I'm not really into diamonds since I watched the film 'Blood Diamond'! I'd like my wedding to be quite big, but I'm not really into a massive ring."
The blonde beauty - who got back together with her on/off boyfriend of seven years earlier this year - is now thinking about moving in with the wedding singer after finally getting their relationship back on track.
She shared: "I think moving forward we'll buy a property and we'll both invest the same money."
Lydia told Now magazine: "We live at my house - it has two bedrooms and basically I converted the second bedroom into a walk-in dressing room with six wardrobes and a shoe wall. There's no space for him whatsoever! Luckily, his mum and dad live five minutes from me so he can run back and bring day bags for his clothes."
Lydia Bright doesn’t want massive engagement ring
Lydia Bright would be happy with a £100 engagement ring.
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star has insisted she's not bothered if her long-term boyfriend and co-star James 'Arg' Argent doesn't buy her an extravagant ring as she'd prefer to have a big wedding.
She said: "Actually, I'm not really interested in having a £30,000 ring - I'd be happy with a £100 one. I'm not really into diamonds since I watched the film 'Blood Diamond'! I'd like my wedding to be quite big, but I'm not really into a massive ring."
The blonde beauty - who got back together with her on/off boyfriend of seven years earlier this year - is now thinking about moving in with the wedding singer after finally getting their relationship back on track.
She shared: "I think moving forward we'll buy a property and we'll both invest the same money."
Lydia told Now magazine: "We live at my house - it has two bedrooms and basically I converted the second bedroom into a walk-in dressing room with six wardrobes and a shoe wall. There's no space for him whatsoever! Luckily, his mum and dad live five minutes from me so he can run back and bring day bags for his clothes."
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Suzi Perry has been ruled out of joining 'Top Gear'.
The 45-year-old presenter has reportedly signed a new deal to continue hosting the BBC's Formula 1 coverage, meaning she would be unavailable for a full-time job on the revamped motoring show.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Suzi has signed up to front F1 until the end of next year.
"This deal would appear to stop her joining 'Top Gear' fill-time.
"But there is a chance she could do the odd segment."
The news comes after Suzi - who has fronted the broadcaster's coverage of the sport since Jake Humphrey quit to join BT Sport in 2012 - confirmed that she was in the running to join new host Chris Evans and that he was looking for a "gang of people" to help him front the show.
She said previously: "I know that my name is in the mix but there has not been an offer for me to be alongside Chris, the main presenter.
"Chris is such a car enthusiast - and he's such a great broadcaster.
"I know he will put a sterling team around him.
"Whether I'm a part of it or not, I think it will be a fun watch."
Meanwhile, Jodie Kidd - who was rumoured to be set to join Chris on the new look 'Top Gear' after he was announced as Jeremy Clarkson's replacement - has also ruled herself out as she believed "it would just take over your soul".
Jeremy - who hosted the show alongside Richard Hammond and James May for over ten years - was sacked earlier this year after punching a producer in a row over a steak.
Suzi Perry ruled out of Top Gear job
Suzi Perry has been ruled out of joining 'Top Gear'.
The 45-year-old presenter has reportedly signed a new deal to continue hosting the BBC's Formula 1 coverage, meaning she would be unavailable for a full-time job on the revamped motoring show.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Suzi has signed up to front F1 until the end of next year.
"This deal would appear to stop her joining 'Top Gear' fill-time.
"But there is a chance she could do the odd segment."
The news comes after Suzi - who has fronted the broadcaster's coverage of the sport since Jake Humphrey quit to join BT Sport in 2012 - confirmed that she was in the running to join new host Chris Evans and that he was looking for a "gang of people" to help him front the show.
She said previously: "I know that my name is in the mix but there has not been an offer for me to be alongside Chris, the main presenter.
"Chris is such a car enthusiast - and he's such a great broadcaster.
"I know he will put a sterling team around him.
"Whether I'm a part of it or not, I think it will be a fun watch."
Meanwhile, Jodie Kidd - who was rumoured to be set to join Chris on the new look 'Top Gear' after he was announced as Jeremy Clarkson's replacement - has also ruled herself out as she believed "it would just take over your soul".
Jeremy - who hosted the show alongside Richard Hammond and James May for over ten years - was sacked earlier this year after punching a producer in a row over a steak.
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Abbey Clancy will be head judge on the new series of 'Britain's Next Top Model'.
The 29-year-old beauty is set to return to the show that launched her modelling career in 2006 after signing up as head judge.
She said: "'Britain's Next Top Model is a show very close to my heart as it's where I started my career so I am thrilled to be returning as head judge. We have an incredible team working on this series and I can't wait to bring my own spin to the show. Lifetime viewers should expect more drama and style than ever before, and the girls better be ready to bring their A game!"
Abbey will be joined by top male model Paul Sculfor, fashion director and style guru Hilary Alexander and celebrity photographer Nick Johnston on the revamped show, which was axed by Sky Living in 2013 before being picked up by Lifetime earlier this year.
Director of programming for Lifetime at A+E Networks UK, Koulla Anastasi said: "Abbey is the perfect fit for Lifetime - she's a strong character who has demonstrated immense passion to succeed. We are delighted to announce her role as head judge on Britain's Next Top Model, the show that launched her career."
The new series - which will air on Lifetime in the UK in early 2016 - will focus on aspiring models' personal stories as they attempt to transform themselves from "girls next door" to fashion icons.
It will also incorporate an integrated social media campaign in a bid to encourage viewers to get involved throughout the competition.
Filming is set to take place in the UK and abroad next month.
Abbey Clancy head judge on Britain’s Next Top Model
Abbey Clancy will be head judge on the new series of 'Britain's Next Top Model'.
The 29-year-old beauty is set to return to the show that launched her modelling career in 2006 after signing up as head judge.
She said: "'Britain's Next Top Model is a show very close to my heart as it's where I started my career so I am thrilled to be returning as head judge. We have an incredible team working on this series and I can't wait to bring my own spin to the show. Lifetime viewers should expect more drama and style than ever before, and the girls better be ready to bring their A game!"
Abbey will be joined by top male model Paul Sculfor, fashion director and style guru Hilary Alexander and celebrity photographer Nick Johnston on the revamped show, which was axed by Sky Living in 2013 before being picked up by Lifetime earlier this year.
Director of programming for Lifetime at A+E Networks UK, Koulla Anastasi said: "Abbey is the perfect fit for Lifetime - she's a strong character who has demonstrated immense passion to succeed. We are delighted to announce her role as head judge on Britain's Next Top Model, the show that launched her career."
The new series - which will air on Lifetime in the UK in early 2016 - will focus on aspiring models' personal stories as they attempt to transform themselves from "girls next door" to fashion icons.
It will also incorporate an integrated social media campaign in a bid to encourage viewers to get involved throughout the competition.
Filming is set to take place in the UK and abroad next month.
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Jodie Marsh has got married.
The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' star tied the knot with her boyfriend James Placido in a private ceremony and broke the news on Instagram last night (25.08.15).
She captioned a picture of their wedding rings: "I have news. I just married to the love of my life, my soul mate, my best friend; James Placido I love you and I'm so proud to be your wife.
"I promise to love you, support you, encourage you, help you and I promise to make you laugh every day of our lives."
However the bodybuilder kept her wedding plans top secret and even her fans showed their surprise at hearing of the couple's nuptials.
One said: "Wow you kept that quiet!! Congratulations."
A friend of the star joined the flood of well wishers and explained Jodie's reason's for the secrecy.
She wrote: "Jodie's husband is awesome. She has kept it quiet because it's super special to them both - they are utterly fantastic together and Martyn and I are so happy for you both. Congratulations you two. You've got a good one sweetheart. Love and blessings always."
Jodie, 36, has been married once before to Matt Peacock following her reality TV search for a husband in 2007 but the couple split after three months.
Jodie Marsh’s secret wedding
Jodie Marsh has got married.
The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' star tied the knot with her boyfriend James Placido in a private ceremony and broke the news on Instagram last night (25.08.15).
She captioned a picture of their wedding rings: "I have news. I just married to the love of my life, my soul mate, my best friend; James Placido I love you and I'm so proud to be your wife.
"I promise to love you, support you, encourage you, help you and I promise to make you laugh every day of our lives."
However the bodybuilder kept her wedding plans top secret and even her fans showed their surprise at hearing of the couple's nuptials.
One said: "Wow you kept that quiet!! Congratulations."
A friend of the star joined the flood of well wishers and explained Jodie's reason's for the secrecy.
She wrote: "Jodie's husband is awesome. She has kept it quiet because it's super special to them both - they are utterly fantastic together and Martyn and I are so happy for you both. Congratulations you two. You've got a good one sweetheart. Love and blessings always."
Jodie, 36, has been married once before to Matt Peacock following her reality TV search for a husband in 2007 but the couple split after three months.
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Stevi Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello won't have sex on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The couple - who got engaged last month after meeting on 'The X Factor' last year - are both expected to enter the famous house when the series returns later this week, and though they have a "great connection in the sack", they won't be getting intimate on film, though Stevi is concerned about feeling "horny".
He said: "We feel very comfortable with each other and have a great connection in the sack, but we would never have sex on TV. My daughter would be watching and I've got too much respect for Chloe.
"If we did go on 'CBB' then I don't know what we'd do because I do get quite horny...
"I'll just have to work out or maybe Chloe could satisfy me in other ways."
Chloe added: "He'd have to handle his own sausage."
The couple are both big fans of the show, but admit taking part could be a "massive risk" depending on how they are perceived by the public.
Chloe told OK! magazine: "The show is amazing and we're both massive fans, but it is scary because if we went in they could edit us to be the couple from hell or the nation's sweethearts. It's a massive risk.
"But I think it would be very interesting to have a British couple in there. They've never really done that."
Stevi Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine rule out on-screen romps
Stevi Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello won't have sex on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The couple - who got engaged last month after meeting on 'The X Factor' last year - are both expected to enter the famous house when the series returns later this week, and though they have a "great connection in the sack", they won't be getting intimate on film, though Stevi is concerned about feeling "horny".
He said: "We feel very comfortable with each other and have a great connection in the sack, but we would never have sex on TV. My daughter would be watching and I've got too much respect for Chloe.
"If we did go on 'CBB' then I don't know what we'd do because I do get quite horny...
"I'll just have to work out or maybe Chloe could satisfy me in other ways."
Chloe added: "He'd have to handle his own sausage."
The couple are both big fans of the show, but admit taking part could be a "massive risk" depending on how they are perceived by the public.
Chloe told OK! magazine: "The show is amazing and we're both massive fans, but it is scary because if we went in they could edit us to be the couple from hell or the nation's sweethearts. It's a massive risk.
"But I think it would be very interesting to have a British couple in there. They've never really done that."
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Nick Grimshaw wants Katy Perry to help him on 'The X Factor'.
The 31-year-old presenter thinks the 'Roar' hitmaker - who was a guest judge on the show in 2010 - is the perfect example of a dedicated pop star so would love her to join him at the Judges' Houses stage of the competition to select his live finalists.
He said: "I really want Katy Perry to do it. I think she'd be great because she's really fun and has a full-on star persona.
"She works all the time and never complains about being tired and that's important. You feel like she really wants it.
"She has the right attitude if you want to be a pop star and doesn't do the whole diva thing."
Nick's family are enjoying his stint on the show just as much as he is and his mother has even fallen for the charms of tough show boss Simon Cowell.
Nick laughed: "Simon is so charming, my family came to auditions for the weekend and he won over my mum right away. He was driving her around in a golf buggy."
Meanwhile, Simon is astonished by how many friendships Nick manages to maintain.
He told Closer magazine: "Nick manages to have more friends than anyone I have ever met in my life, it's astonishing. And even more astonishing is that he really likes them. I mean, they're everywhere!"
Nick Grimshaw wants Katy Perry for X Factor judges’ houses
Nick Grimshaw wants Katy Perry to help him on 'The X Factor'.
The 31-year-old presenter thinks the 'Roar' hitmaker - who was a guest judge on the show in 2010 - is the perfect example of a dedicated pop star so would love her to join him at the Judges' Houses stage of the competition to select his live finalists.
He said: "I really want Katy Perry to do it. I think she'd be great because she's really fun and has a full-on star persona.
"She works all the time and never complains about being tired and that's important. You feel like she really wants it.
"She has the right attitude if you want to be a pop star and doesn't do the whole diva thing."
Nick's family are enjoying his stint on the show just as much as he is and his mother has even fallen for the charms of tough show boss Simon Cowell.
Nick laughed: "Simon is so charming, my family came to auditions for the weekend and he won over my mum right away. He was driving her around in a golf buggy."
Meanwhile, Simon is astonished by how many friendships Nick manages to maintain.
He told Closer magazine: "Nick manages to have more friends than anyone I have ever met in my life, it's astonishing. And even more astonishing is that he really likes them. I mean, they're everywhere!"