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Rob Brydon has teamed up with Sir Tom Jones for a charity concert.
The 'Gavin & Stacey' funnyman has joined forces with the 'It's Not Unusual' hitmaker to raise money for Children in Need at London's SSE Arena, Wembley on October 8.
He said: "I am delighted to be hosting what is set to be a fantastic evening of music and comedy, two of my favourite things! It's not unusual for Sir Tom to go above and beyond when it comes to putting on a show, so I have no doubt this will be one to remember, and all for a fantastic cause."
The 'Voice' coach will perform with his band and special guests alongside comedy sketches depicting his career.
He said: "It really is a great honour to be working with BBC Children in Need this year, I hope this night of entertainment will not only be a fantastic experience for those who come along, but will also go on to help disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK who really do need our help. I look forward to seeing you there; it is set to be an amazing night!"
Tickets for the event are now on sale, while the show will be broadcast on BBC One during the week of the annual BBC Children in Need Appeal on Friday November 13.
Rob Brydon and Sir Tom Jones for Children in Need
Rob Brydon has teamed up with Sir Tom Jones for a charity concert.
The 'Gavin & Stacey' funnyman has joined forces with the 'It's Not Unusual' hitmaker to raise money for Children in Need at London's SSE Arena, Wembley on October 8.
He said: "I am delighted to be hosting what is set to be a fantastic evening of music and comedy, two of my favourite things! It's not unusual for Sir Tom to go above and beyond when it comes to putting on a show, so I have no doubt this will be one to remember, and all for a fantastic cause."
The 'Voice' coach will perform with his band and special guests alongside comedy sketches depicting his career.
He said: "It really is a great honour to be working with BBC Children in Need this year, I hope this night of entertainment will not only be a fantastic experience for those who come along, but will also go on to help disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK who really do need our help. I look forward to seeing you there; it is set to be an amazing night!"
Tickets for the event are now on sale, while the show will be broadcast on BBC One during the week of the annual BBC Children in Need Appeal on Friday November 13.
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'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses fear a huge showdown between the professional dancers.
Rehearsals for the BBC dance competition are due to begin on Monday (03.08.15), but pro dancer Kristina Rihanoff - who is in a relationship with her former contestant and dance partner Ben Cohen - has riled her co-stars by listing other professional dancers who have had flings with their celebrity dance partners and colleagues, including Janette Manrara, Pasha Kovalev, Flavia Cacace, Artem Chigvintsev and Aljaz Skorjanec, in order to defend her own romance.
A show source said: "A lot of the dancers are expecting fireworks on Monday because of everything that has been going on."
Some of the pros are also annoyed that Ola Jordan has been called back for this year's series, having injured her leg on Channel 4's 'The Jump last year, forcing her to pull out of the group dance in the 'Strictly' final.
The insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Some of them think she is receiving preferential treatment as she was hurt appearing in another show but still managed to get round bosses."
The source went on to insist the line-up for the BBC show - which starts in September - is still "up in the air", despite the likes of Michelle Heaton, Jamelia and Peter Andre rumoured to be taking part.
Strictly bosses fear pro dancer ‘fireworks’
'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses fear a huge showdown between the professional dancers.
Rehearsals for the BBC dance competition are due to begin on Monday (03.08.15), but pro dancer Kristina Rihanoff - who is in a relationship with her former contestant and dance partner Ben Cohen - has riled her co-stars by listing other professional dancers who have had flings with their celebrity dance partners and colleagues, including Janette Manrara, Pasha Kovalev, Flavia Cacace, Artem Chigvintsev and Aljaz Skorjanec, in order to defend her own romance.
A show source said: "A lot of the dancers are expecting fireworks on Monday because of everything that has been going on."
Some of the pros are also annoyed that Ola Jordan has been called back for this year's series, having injured her leg on Channel 4's 'The Jump last year, forcing her to pull out of the group dance in the 'Strictly' final.
The insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Some of them think she is receiving preferential treatment as she was hurt appearing in another show but still managed to get round bosses."
The source went on to insist the line-up for the BBC show - which starts in September - is still "up in the air", despite the likes of Michelle Heaton, Jamelia and Peter Andre rumoured to be taking part.
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'Love Island' couple Hannah Elizabeth and Jonathan Clark want a "gangsta"-themed wedding.
The 25-year-old glamour model and the 25-year-old Essex boy - who got engaged six weeks after choosing each other as their partners on the first day of the ITV2 reality show - have insisted they're going to have "the biggest wedding ever", but not until 2017.
Hannah said: "It's going to be the biggest wedding ever, especially as it's Liverpool and Essex coming together. I want a gangsta theme. I love rap! We want to wait a while so we can plan it. We want hundreds of people so it's going to take a long time."
Jon added: "Hannah will be planning it all - she'll have the ropes, the reins, everything! We've said at Christmas we'll start thinking about it. If it's not late next year it will probably be 2017."
The reality TV couple - who came second on the show to Max Morley and Jess Hayes - also revealed they want their 'Love Island' co-stars to be involved in the ceremony too. However, they don't want Naomi Ball there, after she tried it on with three different men on the show, including Jon.
Speaking to OK! magazine, Hannah said: "I wouldn't want Naomi there. She was trying to move in on my man! She's a little snake. I'd love Lauren (Richardson) to be a bridesmaid, and Jess and Zoe (Basia Brown). I want loads of bridesmaids, like, literally a million!"
Jon added: "Josh (Ritchie) will be one of my ushers, too."
Love Island’s Hannah and Jon want a ‘gangsta’ wedding
'Love Island' couple Hannah Elizabeth and Jonathan Clark want a "gangsta"-themed wedding.
The 25-year-old glamour model and the 25-year-old Essex boy - who got engaged six weeks after choosing each other as their partners on the first day of the ITV2 reality show - have insisted they're going to have "the biggest wedding ever", but not until 2017.
Hannah said: "It's going to be the biggest wedding ever, especially as it's Liverpool and Essex coming together. I want a gangsta theme. I love rap! We want to wait a while so we can plan it. We want hundreds of people so it's going to take a long time."
Jon added: "Hannah will be planning it all - she'll have the ropes, the reins, everything! We've said at Christmas we'll start thinking about it. If it's not late next year it will probably be 2017."
The reality TV couple - who came second on the show to Max Morley and Jess Hayes - also revealed they want their 'Love Island' co-stars to be involved in the ceremony too. However, they don't want Naomi Ball there, after she tried it on with three different men on the show, including Jon.
Speaking to OK! magazine, Hannah said: "I wouldn't want Naomi there. She was trying to move in on my man! She's a little snake. I'd love Lauren (Richardson) to be a bridesmaid, and Jess and Zoe (Basia Brown). I want loads of bridesmaids, like, literally a million!"
Jon added: "Josh (Ritchie) will be one of my ushers, too."
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Louis Walsh is returning to 'The X Factor', as a cleaner.
The 62-year-old former judge - who was axed from the ITV show earlier this year - has reportedly agreed to return for a lighthearted sketch which will air in the opening episode of the new series.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Louis is game for a laugh and has agreed to play a cleaner in the opening film."
The music manager will be seen sweeping the floor of fictional 'X Factor' laboratory where Simon Cowell cooks up ideas to create money-making pop sensations.
Louis was a judge on the singing competition for 11 years before he was sacked earlier this year, leading to speculation he'd fallen out with his close friend, fellow judge and show boss Simon Cowell.
Speaking before the announcement was made, Louis said: "I think I'm done with 'X Factor' honestly. My day job is as a manager, I've kind of neglected that. I want to get back to being a manager.
"I've done 11 seasons. That's a long time on television. I think they're going to change it, go for a few new faces"
Louis and Mel B have now been replace by Rita Ora and BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw, who have joined Simon and returning judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on the panel.
Louis Walsh returning to X Factor as a cleaner?
Louis Walsh is returning to 'The X Factor', as a cleaner.
The 62-year-old former judge - who was axed from the ITV show earlier this year - has reportedly agreed to return for a lighthearted sketch which will air in the opening episode of the new series.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Louis is game for a laugh and has agreed to play a cleaner in the opening film."
The music manager will be seen sweeping the floor of fictional 'X Factor' laboratory where Simon Cowell cooks up ideas to create money-making pop sensations.
Louis was a judge on the singing competition for 11 years before he was sacked earlier this year, leading to speculation he'd fallen out with his close friend, fellow judge and show boss Simon Cowell.
Speaking before the announcement was made, Louis said: "I think I'm done with 'X Factor' honestly. My day job is as a manager, I've kind of neglected that. I want to get back to being a manager.
"I've done 11 seasons. That's a long time on television. I think they're going to change it, go for a few new faces"
Louis and Mel B have now been replace by Rita Ora and BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw, who have joined Simon and returning judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on the panel.
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Carol McGiffin is "happier than ever".
The former 'Loose Women' panelist - who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year - has admitted that although the illness put a strain on her relationship with fiance Mark Cassidy, they're still very much in love.
She said: "We're probably happier than ever, grateful to be living where we live, being in the jobs that we've got. I wouldn't say we're more in love than ever, but we're definitely still in love."
The 55-year-old star confessed not being able to spend quality time with Mark, 33, and their friends was one of the hardest parts of being diagnosed.
She told the latest issue of Bella magazine: "It was really important for me to get back to normal as soon as possible. Even though I still wasn't feeling 100 per cent, I was determined to go on holiday, to get out and see friends. We hadn't done that for a year. When we got the diagnosis it was like, 'Oh God'. I know I was ill but it did p**s me off that we couldn't go on holiday. It kind of made us appreciate the holiday we did get to go on after it was all over."
Carol - who was previously married to BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans - also rubbished the idea that relationships start to go downhill after seven years, having been with Mark for that length of time.
She added: "I don't believe in it. I don't know where it came from. I think it's largely couples that are married and have kids. I've had friends go, 'Things aren't so good at the moment', but we haven't got kids, we haven't got anything to worry about really, like schools. We just go on holiday and live in my flat and it's all easy."
Carol McGiffin ‘happier than ever’
Carol McGiffin is "happier than ever".
The former 'Loose Women' panelist - who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year - has admitted that although the illness put a strain on her relationship with fiance Mark Cassidy, they're still very much in love.
She said: "We're probably happier than ever, grateful to be living where we live, being in the jobs that we've got. I wouldn't say we're more in love than ever, but we're definitely still in love."
The 55-year-old star confessed not being able to spend quality time with Mark, 33, and their friends was one of the hardest parts of being diagnosed.
She told the latest issue of Bella magazine: "It was really important for me to get back to normal as soon as possible. Even though I still wasn't feeling 100 per cent, I was determined to go on holiday, to get out and see friends. We hadn't done that for a year. When we got the diagnosis it was like, 'Oh God'. I know I was ill but it did p**s me off that we couldn't go on holiday. It kind of made us appreciate the holiday we did get to go on after it was all over."
Carol - who was previously married to BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans - also rubbished the idea that relationships start to go downhill after seven years, having been with Mark for that length of time.
She added: "I don't believe in it. I don't know where it came from. I think it's largely couples that are married and have kids. I've had friends go, 'Things aren't so good at the moment', but we haven't got kids, we haven't got anything to worry about really, like schools. We just go on holiday and live in my flat and it's all easy."
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'Love Island' runner-up Hannah Elizabeth thinks Caroline Flack was too "critical" of her on the show.
The 25-year-old glamour model - who got engaged to Jon Clark after choosing him as her partner on the first day of the ITV2 reality show - has claimed the 35-year-old TV presenter doesn't like her, as she slept with her now-fiance on the show.
Hannah said: "On the outside, people can be critical, like Caroline Flack. I don't think she likes me that much. She'd just keep making comments that were quite negative.
"A few people have come over to me and told me she's commented about me having sex in the house."
The former Playboy bunny went on to defend her actions, and admitted she "couldn't have waited" to sleep with Jon until after the show had wrapped.
She also referenced her fellow housemates Jess Hayes and Max Morley, who also had sex on 'Love Island' and then went on to win the show and its £50,000 cash prize.
Speaking to Zoo magazine, Hannah said: "Everyone was doing stuff under the covers, whether they've had sex or just a bit of foreplay, they did stuff.
"You couldn't really have the best sex on there, it was so sweaty under the covers. But at the end of the day, we're all human. I fell in love and I couldn't have waited for six weeks."
Love Island’s Hannah Elizabeth on ‘critical’ Caroline Flack
'Love Island' runner-up Hannah Elizabeth thinks Caroline Flack was too "critical" of her on the show.
The 25-year-old glamour model - who got engaged to Jon Clark after choosing him as her partner on the first day of the ITV2 reality show - has claimed the 35-year-old TV presenter doesn't like her, as she slept with her now-fiance on the show.
Hannah said: "On the outside, people can be critical, like Caroline Flack. I don't think she likes me that much. She'd just keep making comments that were quite negative.
"A few people have come over to me and told me she's commented about me having sex in the house."
The former Playboy bunny went on to defend her actions, and admitted she "couldn't have waited" to sleep with Jon until after the show had wrapped.
She also referenced her fellow housemates Jess Hayes and Max Morley, who also had sex on 'Love Island' and then went on to win the show and its £50,000 cash prize.
Speaking to Zoo magazine, Hannah said: "Everyone was doing stuff under the covers, whether they've had sex or just a bit of foreplay, they did stuff.
"You couldn't really have the best sex on there, it was so sweaty under the covers. But at the end of the day, we're all human. I fell in love and I couldn't have waited for six weeks."
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Former 'The Apprentice' star Stuart Baggs has been found dead.
The 27-year-old reality TV star's body was found by police after they were called to a property on Central Promenade in Douglas, Isle of Man, at 9am today (30.07.15), police have confirmed.
A police spokeswoman said the cause of death was "unknown" but it is not thought to be suspicious.
The Plymouth-born entrepreneur lived in the Isle of Man for most of his life and ran a telecommunications company.
He was the youngest ever candidate to appear on the popular BBC One show in 2010, at just 21-years-old.
Stuart - who nicknamed himself 'The Brand' - was fired in the semi-final and became well-known for his one-liners, which included "Everything I touch turns to sold", as well as when he told Lord Sugar, "I'm not a one-trick pony, I'm not a 10-trick pony, I'm a whole field of ponies - and they're literally all running towards this job."
The series was eventually won by 30-year-old investment banker Stella English from London.
Stuart founded his company Bluewave Communications in 1997 and had held a press conference on Tuesday (28.07.15) to launch his latest product - a home hub - on the Isle of Man and took to Twitter to announce the success of the launch on Wednesday (29.07.15).
Police said the death will be fully investigated on behalf of the Coroner.
Lord Sugar led the tributes to "stand out character" Stuart.
He posted on Twitter: "Terrible news Stuart Baggs has died. My sincere condolences to his family and friends RIP one of the stand out characters of 'The Apprentice'."
Luisa Zissman, who starred on the 2013 series of the show, has also sent her condolences.
She shared: "RIP one of my fav ever Apprentice contestants Stuart Baggs "The Brand" he has joined the 27 club. What a tragedy. (sic)"
Apprentice star Stuart Baggs found dead
Former 'The Apprentice' star Stuart Baggs has been found dead.
The 27-year-old reality TV star's body was found by police after they were called to a property on Central Promenade in Douglas, Isle of Man, at 9am today (30.07.15), police have confirmed.
A police spokeswoman said the cause of death was "unknown" but it is not thought to be suspicious.
The Plymouth-born entrepreneur lived in the Isle of Man for most of his life and ran a telecommunications company.
He was the youngest ever candidate to appear on the popular BBC One show in 2010, at just 21-years-old.
Stuart - who nicknamed himself 'The Brand' - was fired in the semi-final and became well-known for his one-liners, which included "Everything I touch turns to sold", as well as when he told Lord Sugar, "I'm not a one-trick pony, I'm not a 10-trick pony, I'm a whole field of ponies - and they're literally all running towards this job."
The series was eventually won by 30-year-old investment banker Stella English from London.
Stuart founded his company Bluewave Communications in 1997 and had held a press conference on Tuesday (28.07.15) to launch his latest product - a home hub - on the Isle of Man and took to Twitter to announce the success of the launch on Wednesday (29.07.15).
Police said the death will be fully investigated on behalf of the Coroner.
Lord Sugar led the tributes to "stand out character" Stuart.
He posted on Twitter: "Terrible news Stuart Baggs has died. My sincere condolences to his family and friends RIP one of the stand out characters of 'The Apprentice'."
Luisa Zissman, who starred on the 2013 series of the show, has also sent her condolences.
She shared: "RIP one of my fav ever Apprentice contestants Stuart Baggs "The Brand" he has joined the 27 club. What a tragedy. (sic)"
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Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are to reunite on a new car show for Amazon Prime.
The former 'Top Gear' host - who was sacked from the BBC show earlier this year for punching a producer in a row over a steak - has teamed up with his co-presenters once again, with the first series of their new programme scheduled to premiere on the online streaming service in 2016.
Jeremy said: "I feel like I've climbed out of a bi-plane and into a spaceship."
The popular trio will also be joined by their long-time 'Top Gear' producer Andy Wilman with production on the first of three confirmed series set to begin soon.
Cracking one of his trademark bad jokes, Richard said of the announcement: "Amazon? Oh yes. I have already been there. I got bitten by a bullet ant."
James added: "We have become part of the new age of smart TV. Ironic, isn't it?"
The announcement comes after May and Hammond decided to step down from 'Top Gear' with the hope of reuniting with Clarkson on a new show.
Amazon Prime Video EU Vice President Jay Marine said: "Customers told us they wanted to see the team back on screen, and we are excited to make that happen. Millions of Prime members are already joining our ground-breaking original shows. We can't wait to see what Jeremy, Richard, James and the team will create in what is sure to be one of the most globally anticipated shows of 2016."
The car experts also took to social media to express their excitement at their new project.
Jeremy wrote on Twitter: "I'm very excited to announce that Hammond, May and I have signed a deal with .@AmazonVideo
".@AmazonVideoUK now saying I can't be their chief drone pilot. Apparently they want us to make a car show. (sic)"
Richard - who has been busy hosting 'Clarkson, Hammond & May Live' with his colleagues in Australia - added: "I've got a job I've got a job I've got a job. Haircut, clean jeans and practice driving again. Forrrrwaaaaaaaard! (sic)"
However, sticking to his dry sense of humour, James sarcastically suggested he wasn't too happy about the announcement.
He wrote: "Good news! I've got a job with @AmazonVideoUK. Bad news! So have the other two. #AmazonPrime #ItSaysHere (sic)"
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond sign with Amazon Prime
Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are to reunite on a new car show for Amazon Prime.
The former 'Top Gear' host - who was sacked from the BBC show earlier this year for punching a producer in a row over a steak - has teamed up with his co-presenters once again, with the first series of their new programme scheduled to premiere on the online streaming service in 2016.
Jeremy said: "I feel like I've climbed out of a bi-plane and into a spaceship."
The popular trio will also be joined by their long-time 'Top Gear' producer Andy Wilman with production on the first of three confirmed series set to begin soon.
Cracking one of his trademark bad jokes, Richard said of the announcement: "Amazon? Oh yes. I have already been there. I got bitten by a bullet ant."
James added: "We have become part of the new age of smart TV. Ironic, isn't it?"
The announcement comes after May and Hammond decided to step down from 'Top Gear' with the hope of reuniting with Clarkson on a new show.
Amazon Prime Video EU Vice President Jay Marine said: "Customers told us they wanted to see the team back on screen, and we are excited to make that happen. Millions of Prime members are already joining our ground-breaking original shows. We can't wait to see what Jeremy, Richard, James and the team will create in what is sure to be one of the most globally anticipated shows of 2016."
The car experts also took to social media to express their excitement at their new project.
Jeremy wrote on Twitter: "I'm very excited to announce that Hammond, May and I have signed a deal with .@AmazonVideo
".@AmazonVideoUK now saying I can't be their chief drone pilot. Apparently they want us to make a car show. (sic)"
Richard - who has been busy hosting 'Clarkson, Hammond & May Live' with his colleagues in Australia - added: "I've got a job I've got a job I've got a job. Haircut, clean jeans and practice driving again. Forrrrwaaaaaaaard! (sic)"
However, sticking to his dry sense of humour, James sarcastically suggested he wasn't too happy about the announcement.
He wrote: "Good news! I've got a job with @AmazonVideoUK. Bad news! So have the other two. #AmazonPrime #ItSaysHere (sic)"