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Bruno Tonioli thinks having same-sex couples on 'Strictly Come Dancing' would be "fantastic".
The BBC judge is fully behind the suggestion of getting two men or two women dancing with each other on the show following recent discussions about whether the move should be brought in for the upcoming series.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I think it would be absolutely fantastic."
However, the 59-year-old choreographer insisted they should only introduce same-sex dancing pairings if it is appropriate for the celebrities who decide to star on the primetime competition.
Speaking at the new cast launch of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time', he continued: "I think you'd have to find the right contestants, but absolutely. Two girls, two boys, why not?
"I have no idea because we don't know until the actual cast is revealed to the general public in September. But I think it would be fantastic."
Bruno's comments come just a fortnight after former 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional James Jordan slammed the idea by saying it would be "wrong".
He said: "It's wrong. I think they would lose so many viewers.
"If they want to, go and do their own competitions, but ballroom dancing is about a man dancing with a woman - that's fact.
"I don't think it would go down well. You can't compare a man and a woman dancing with each other to two men dancing with each other, it's stupid.
"The world is going crazy with this gender stuff at the moment."
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' continues at Gielgud Theatre in London. For further information on the show visit http://www.curiousonstage.com/
Bruno Tonioli wants same-sex Strictly Come Dancing couples
Bruno Tonioli thinks having same-sex couples on 'Strictly Come Dancing' would be "fantastic".
The BBC judge is fully behind the suggestion of getting two men or two women dancing with each other on the show following recent discussions about whether the move should be brought in for the upcoming series.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I think it would be absolutely fantastic."
However, the 59-year-old choreographer insisted they should only introduce same-sex dancing pairings if it is appropriate for the celebrities who decide to star on the primetime competition.
Speaking at the new cast launch of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time', he continued: "I think you'd have to find the right contestants, but absolutely. Two girls, two boys, why not?
"I have no idea because we don't know until the actual cast is revealed to the general public in September. But I think it would be fantastic."
Bruno's comments come just a fortnight after former 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional James Jordan slammed the idea by saying it would be "wrong".
He said: "It's wrong. I think they would lose so many viewers.
"If they want to, go and do their own competitions, but ballroom dancing is about a man dancing with a woman - that's fact.
"I don't think it would go down well. You can't compare a man and a woman dancing with each other to two men dancing with each other, it's stupid.
"The world is going crazy with this gender stuff at the moment."
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' continues at Gielgud Theatre in London. For further information on the show visit http://www.curiousonstage.com/
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Michelle Keegan "always thought" she'd have children by now.
The 27-year-old actress - who married reality star-turned-presenter Mark Wright last month - has confessed she expected to start a family when she was in her early twenties.
She said: "I always thought I was going to be a really young mum.
"I always had it in my head that I was going to have a baby at 22 or 23. Obviously that didn't happen!"
The former 'Coronation Street' star added she is keen to have kids with her new husband at some point in the future but insists they have no plans to start a family just yet because they want to enjoy married life alone for a while.
She told Star magazine: "Obviously we'd love to have kids some day.
"I've always wanted to be a mum, but I want to enjoy being married first and having that life with Mark.
"There's no rush. I said to Mark, 'Let's not plan anything.'
"Once you have kids, they are there for life, there's no going back.
"When you have a child everything changes and at the moment I'm really lucky with my life and don't want anything to change just yet."
Michelle Keegan thought she’d have children by now
Michelle Keegan "always thought" she'd have children by now.
The 27-year-old actress - who married reality star-turned-presenter Mark Wright last month - has confessed she expected to start a family when she was in her early twenties.
She said: "I always thought I was going to be a really young mum.
"I always had it in my head that I was going to have a baby at 22 or 23. Obviously that didn't happen!"
The former 'Coronation Street' star added she is keen to have kids with her new husband at some point in the future but insists they have no plans to start a family just yet because they want to enjoy married life alone for a while.
She told Star magazine: "Obviously we'd love to have kids some day.
"I've always wanted to be a mum, but I want to enjoy being married first and having that life with Mark.
"There's no rush. I said to Mark, 'Let's not plan anything.'
"Once you have kids, they are there for life, there's no going back.
"When you have a child everything changes and at the moment I'm really lucky with my life and don't want anything to change just yet."
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Enzo Cilenti thinks Chris Pratt is an "awesome bloke".
The 'Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell' actor appeared alongside the 'Jurassic World' star in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' in 2014 and admits he was a "lovely guy" to work with.
The 40-year-old actor exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Anyone who's funny, charismatic, kind, you know, it's kind of great and there's that thing where you meet some people like that and they just walk into a room and you think, what an awesome bloke. So he's very much that, he's a lovely guy."
And although Chris has gone on to star in one of the most successful blockbusters of all time, Enzo - who plays Childermass in the BBC adaptation of Susanna Clarke's novel of the same name - claims he doesn't always "envy" actors like him.
He explained: "I think the hardest thing for me in doing this job is when you're not in a lot. You do a day here, a day there, you get a couple of weeks off and you need to gel and be perfect the first day whereas if you're in a lot you just have that confidence of knowing everyone's name.
"So that level of stardom ... I mean what I want to do ultimately is just kind of quality, a life of quality ... And to be really well paid. That would be fantastic because I really like paying the mortgage and I really like feeding my children but yeah, you look at people in that position and you don't always envy them because it's a lot of really, really, really hard work."
'Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell' is out on DVD and Blu-ray now from RLJ Entertainment's Acorn Label.
Enzo Cilenti: Chris Pratt is an ‘awesome bloke’
Enzo Cilenti thinks Chris Pratt is an "awesome bloke".
The 'Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell' actor appeared alongside the 'Jurassic World' star in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' in 2014 and admits he was a "lovely guy" to work with.
The 40-year-old actor exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Anyone who's funny, charismatic, kind, you know, it's kind of great and there's that thing where you meet some people like that and they just walk into a room and you think, what an awesome bloke. So he's very much that, he's a lovely guy."
And although Chris has gone on to star in one of the most successful blockbusters of all time, Enzo - who plays Childermass in the BBC adaptation of Susanna Clarke's novel of the same name - claims he doesn't always "envy" actors like him.
He explained: "I think the hardest thing for me in doing this job is when you're not in a lot. You do a day here, a day there, you get a couple of weeks off and you need to gel and be perfect the first day whereas if you're in a lot you just have that confidence of knowing everyone's name.
"So that level of stardom ... I mean what I want to do ultimately is just kind of quality, a life of quality ... And to be really well paid. That would be fantastic because I really like paying the mortgage and I really like feeding my children but yeah, you look at people in that position and you don't always envy them because it's a lot of really, really, really hard work."
'Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell' is out on DVD and Blu-ray now from RLJ Entertainment's Acorn Label.
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Dr Christian Jessen thinks it would be "ridiculous" having same-sex couples on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'Embarrassing Bodies' presenter - who is himself openly gay - has slammed the prospect of same-sex pairings on the prime time show by saying men and women "look better" dancing together.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I think dancing traditionally is a man leading a woman.
"I think it'll look faintly ridiculous personally. But I don't think that's any sort of statement of, 'We don't approve of this, that or the other' at all. I just think it'll look silly quite frankly, and I think a man and a woman look better dancing together."
The 38-year-old medical professional instead criticised people campaigning for the move, saying they are being "too political".
He continued: "I think it becomes a little bit too political sometimes and I think if you wave that flag a little bit too hard you're in danger of knocking people over whilst you do so. I don't care in the slightest about that, I'm quite happy to see a gay man dancing with a woman. I mean, come on, it's like saying as a gay man you're not allowed to have female friends. There are limits I think to how far we take it."
However, Christian - who confessed he is a huge fan of the BBC show - revealed he won't be appearing on the show anytime soon because his dancing skills are so poor.
Speaking at the new cast launch of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time', he added: "As a gay man I'm an appalling dancer, which I know just doesn't fit with the stereotype. But I'm really, really ... I'm clunky and gangly and awful.
"I love 'Strictly'. Secretly if I could dance I'd love to do it but I'm quite competitive so I don't want to be the John Sergeant of 'Strictly' which I fear I might be."
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' continues at Gielgud Theatre in London. For further information on the show visit http://www.curiousonstage.com/
Christian Jessen: Same-sex Strictly Come Dancing couples would be ‘ridiculous’
Dr Christian Jessen thinks it would be "ridiculous" having same-sex couples on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'Embarrassing Bodies' presenter - who is himself openly gay - has slammed the prospect of same-sex pairings on the prime time show by saying men and women "look better" dancing together.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I think dancing traditionally is a man leading a woman.
"I think it'll look faintly ridiculous personally. But I don't think that's any sort of statement of, 'We don't approve of this, that or the other' at all. I just think it'll look silly quite frankly, and I think a man and a woman look better dancing together."
The 38-year-old medical professional instead criticised people campaigning for the move, saying they are being "too political".
He continued: "I think it becomes a little bit too political sometimes and I think if you wave that flag a little bit too hard you're in danger of knocking people over whilst you do so. I don't care in the slightest about that, I'm quite happy to see a gay man dancing with a woman. I mean, come on, it's like saying as a gay man you're not allowed to have female friends. There are limits I think to how far we take it."
However, Christian - who confessed he is a huge fan of the BBC show - revealed he won't be appearing on the show anytime soon because his dancing skills are so poor.
Speaking at the new cast launch of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time', he added: "As a gay man I'm an appalling dancer, which I know just doesn't fit with the stereotype. But I'm really, really ... I'm clunky and gangly and awful.
"I love 'Strictly'. Secretly if I could dance I'd love to do it but I'm quite competitive so I don't want to be the John Sergeant of 'Strictly' which I fear I might be."
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' continues at Gielgud Theatre in London. For further information on the show visit http://www.curiousonstage.com/
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Sam Faiers wants her former 'TOWIE' co-stars to appear on her own rumoured reality TV show.
The 24-year-old blonde beauty and her sister Billie, 25, have started having informal discussions about starring in their own series, which would be shot in a similar format as 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' .
And if the proposed programme goes ahead Sam would be keen to feature some familiar faces in a guest capacity.
Discussing the mooted series at the European premiere of 'Magic Mike XXL' in London on Tuesday night (30.06.15), Sam said: "Nothing's been signed off on the show yet and nothing definite is in place but we have been talking a lot about it because we would love to do it.
"It won't be this year because Billie is still in 'TOWIE' and she doesn't have plans to leave just yet. It's really early days. Bille and I are still really good friends with so many of the old and current 'TOWIE' girls so they could feature on our show."
Sam would love to act as a co-producer on the potential reality series and thinks it would work better if it was a genuine "fly-on-the-wall" format rather than the manipulated reality of 'The Only Way Is Essex'.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz on the special white carpet at the glitzy event, Sam said: "If I have my way then I would co-produce and make sure it's a real fly-on-the-wall show, really raw, catching every moment. And I'd want it to involve our family and friends and our businesses. There is a lot going on behind the scenes that never really got shown on 'TOWIE'."
And Sam - who is dating Paul Day - also wants to be honest about her struggles with Crohn's disease on the show, so the public can get more information about the painful bowell condition.
She added: "I'd be happy to talk about Crohn's on it, any chance I can to put the word out there about Crohn's then I will. My own reality show would be a great way to spread the word again, I'm not embarrassed to talk about it."
Other stars to be invited to the premiere - which was attended by the cast of the film, led by Channing Tatum - included fellow 'TOWIE' alumni Ferne McCann, Danielle Armstrong and Lauren Pope, Leah Weller, Diane Vickers and The Saturdays singer Una Foden and her husband Ben among others.
Sam Faiers wants TOWIE guests on rumoured reality show
Sam Faiers wants her former 'TOWIE' co-stars to appear on her own rumoured reality TV show.
The 24-year-old blonde beauty and her sister Billie, 25, have started having informal discussions about starring in their own series, which would be shot in a similar format as 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' .
And if the proposed programme goes ahead Sam would be keen to feature some familiar faces in a guest capacity.
Discussing the mooted series at the European premiere of 'Magic Mike XXL' in London on Tuesday night (30.06.15), Sam said: "Nothing's been signed off on the show yet and nothing definite is in place but we have been talking a lot about it because we would love to do it.
"It won't be this year because Billie is still in 'TOWIE' and she doesn't have plans to leave just yet. It's really early days. Bille and I are still really good friends with so many of the old and current 'TOWIE' girls so they could feature on our show."
Sam would love to act as a co-producer on the potential reality series and thinks it would work better if it was a genuine "fly-on-the-wall" format rather than the manipulated reality of 'The Only Way Is Essex'.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz on the special white carpet at the glitzy event, Sam said: "If I have my way then I would co-produce and make sure it's a real fly-on-the-wall show, really raw, catching every moment. And I'd want it to involve our family and friends and our businesses. There is a lot going on behind the scenes that never really got shown on 'TOWIE'."
And Sam - who is dating Paul Day - also wants to be honest about her struggles with Crohn's disease on the show, so the public can get more information about the painful bowell condition.
She added: "I'd be happy to talk about Crohn's on it, any chance I can to put the word out there about Crohn's then I will. My own reality show would be a great way to spread the word again, I'm not embarrassed to talk about it."
Other stars to be invited to the premiere - which was attended by the cast of the film, led by Channing Tatum - included fellow 'TOWIE' alumni Ferne McCann, Danielle Armstrong and Lauren Pope, Leah Weller, Diane Vickers and The Saturdays singer Una Foden and her husband Ben among others.
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'Big Brother' new arrival Jasmine Lennard could be cooking up a new romance with Danny Wisker.
Former 2012 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant, Jasmine Lennard is returning to the famous house as part of the reality TV show's 'Hotel from Hell' task and has taken a liking to the 29-year-old housemate.
A 'Big Brother' source revealed Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace - who has been seen getting very close and flirty with the demolition worker on the show - thinks that Jasmine is pretty and doesn't mind that Danny is giving her hugs because he "gives good hugs".
With a love triangle on the horizon, the doors to 'Hotel Big Brother' have opened and over this week some familiar faces will be checking in for a luxury overnight stay, joining VIP guest Aisleyne and the Big Brother Housemates. Some of the housemates who are in the hotel will be guests, while others will serve as hotel staff, and they'll have to work together to retain the hotel's rating in order to pass this week's shopping task.
Last night's episode (30.06.15) saw former 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant John McCririck and 'Big Brother' series eight contestant Charley Uchea return to grace the Borehamwood compound with their presence.
Jasmine Lennard returning to Big Brother
'Big Brother' new arrival Jasmine Lennard could be cooking up a new romance with Danny Wisker.
Former 2012 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant, Jasmine Lennard is returning to the famous house as part of the reality TV show's 'Hotel from Hell' task and has taken a liking to the 29-year-old housemate.
A 'Big Brother' source revealed Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace - who has been seen getting very close and flirty with the demolition worker on the show - thinks that Jasmine is pretty and doesn't mind that Danny is giving her hugs because he "gives good hugs".
With a love triangle on the horizon, the doors to 'Hotel Big Brother' have opened and over this week some familiar faces will be checking in for a luxury overnight stay, joining VIP guest Aisleyne and the Big Brother Housemates. Some of the housemates who are in the hotel will be guests, while others will serve as hotel staff, and they'll have to work together to retain the hotel's rating in order to pass this week's shopping task.
Last night's episode (30.06.15) saw former 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant John McCririck and 'Big Brother' series eight contestant Charley Uchea return to grace the Borehamwood compound with their presence.
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Carla Connor is to become a gambling addict in 'Coronation Street'.
The character, played by actress Alison King, descends into addiction after struggling to overcome the sense of guilt caused by the fire in her flat that led to the deaths of Kal Nazir and Maddie Heath.
The 42-year-old star said: "It all started when she was in LA. Michelle [Connor] found casino receipts in her bag.
"Like any addict, Carla's in total denial and gets angry if anyone suggests she might have a problem."
The actress explained that Carla's guilt stems from the fact that Kal and Maddie die in the fire, while she survives.
Speaking to What's On TV magazine, Alison said: "She really believes she's responsible for the fire and their deaths and that's an awful thing to have to live with.
"It would be a relief for her to find out that Tracy was to blame. Carla would also be bemused as to how anyone could be so twisted. She would want to know what the hell Tracy was doing there.
"She resorts to using someone else's credit card once the gambling has really got a grip. She gets Sally to cancel meetings because she's addicted to going online so her business will suffer too."
Carla Connor to develop gambling addiction
Carla Connor is to become a gambling addict in 'Coronation Street'.
The character, played by actress Alison King, descends into addiction after struggling to overcome the sense of guilt caused by the fire in her flat that led to the deaths of Kal Nazir and Maddie Heath.
The 42-year-old star said: "It all started when she was in LA. Michelle [Connor] found casino receipts in her bag.
"Like any addict, Carla's in total denial and gets angry if anyone suggests she might have a problem."
The actress explained that Carla's guilt stems from the fact that Kal and Maddie die in the fire, while she survives.
Speaking to What's On TV magazine, Alison said: "She really believes she's responsible for the fire and their deaths and that's an awful thing to have to live with.
"It would be a relief for her to find out that Tracy was to blame. Carla would also be bemused as to how anyone could be so twisted. She would want to know what the hell Tracy was doing there.
"She resorts to using someone else's credit card once the gambling has really got a grip. She gets Sally to cancel meetings because she's addicted to going online so her business will suffer too."
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Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair have named their daughter Matilda Jessica.
The former 'Coronation Street' star and her footballer beau, 26, welcomed their first child into the world on Monday (29.06.15) and took to Instagram to announce their newborn's moniker.
The brunette beauty captioned a photograph of herself and Scott holding the little girl: "Best day of my life welcome to the world Matilda Jessica Sinclair."
She wrote alongside another topless image of the Aston Villa player cuddling Matilda: "The man I love and our world."
Helen also shared a photo of the tiny tot in a cute baby grow which read: "Apple of my mummy's eye".
The 24-year-old actress gave birth in Birmingham and was thought to have been around two weeks overdue when doctors induced labour.
A pal revealed: "Helen gave birth on Monday in Birmingham, and she is still there recovering. It is hoped that she'll be back home in a day or so.
"It is very exciting for them, and both their families.
"Helen was hoping to have the baby naturally, but the doctors decided it was best to induce. She is exhausted but doing well."
Meanwhile, Helen previously admitted she was the "happiest [she's] ever been" and her and Scott were considering marriage in the future.
She said: "We'll definitely get married at some point. Scott knows what type of ring I want - one with a huge rock on it."
Helen Flanagan names daughter Matilda Jessica
Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair have named their daughter Matilda Jessica.
The former 'Coronation Street' star and her footballer beau, 26, welcomed their first child into the world on Monday (29.06.15) and took to Instagram to announce their newborn's moniker.
The brunette beauty captioned a photograph of herself and Scott holding the little girl: "Best day of my life welcome to the world Matilda Jessica Sinclair."
She wrote alongside another topless image of the Aston Villa player cuddling Matilda: "The man I love and our world."
Helen also shared a photo of the tiny tot in a cute baby grow which read: "Apple of my mummy's eye".
The 24-year-old actress gave birth in Birmingham and was thought to have been around two weeks overdue when doctors induced labour.
A pal revealed: "Helen gave birth on Monday in Birmingham, and she is still there recovering. It is hoped that she'll be back home in a day or so.
"It is very exciting for them, and both their families.
"Helen was hoping to have the baby naturally, but the doctors decided it was best to induce. She is exhausted but doing well."
Meanwhile, Helen previously admitted she was the "happiest [she's] ever been" and her and Scott were considering marriage in the future.
She said: "We'll definitely get married at some point. Scott knows what type of ring I want - one with a huge rock on it."
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Richard Hammond wants to host a show set in space.
The 45-year-old former Top Gear presenter is "fascinated by science" and revealed that he would even go back to university in order to learn about how the universe and space operates, and turn his knowledge into an informative docu-series.
Richard said: "Space certainly beckons, doesn't it? I think it would be astonishing and possibly offer a life-changing perspective on things. I'm fascinated by science. It's about why things do what they do, why stuff works, why it doesn't, and I think it's something that we tend to exclude ourselves from.
"I know a lot of the shows I've done have been shown in schools and that's fantastic. You think there's some child who's watching who things, 'Ha, that's really funny, oh is that why it happens?' It's something they can process that is relevant to them."
Richard - who is reportedly working on a comeback motoring show with Jeremy Clarkson and James May - has a background in the arts but said he would enjoy the experience of studying for a degree in physics.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, he said: "I haven't studied in a long time but the last thing I did was all the stuff for my helicopter licence. There's a lot of elemental physics in that. I loved the process of coming home with a massive pole of books and revising."
Richard Hammond wants to present a show in space
Richard Hammond wants to host a show set in space.
The 45-year-old former Top Gear presenter is "fascinated by science" and revealed that he would even go back to university in order to learn about how the universe and space operates, and turn his knowledge into an informative docu-series.
Richard said: "Space certainly beckons, doesn't it? I think it would be astonishing and possibly offer a life-changing perspective on things. I'm fascinated by science. It's about why things do what they do, why stuff works, why it doesn't, and I think it's something that we tend to exclude ourselves from.
"I know a lot of the shows I've done have been shown in schools and that's fantastic. You think there's some child who's watching who things, 'Ha, that's really funny, oh is that why it happens?' It's something they can process that is relevant to them."
Richard - who is reportedly working on a comeback motoring show with Jeremy Clarkson and James May - has a background in the arts but said he would enjoy the experience of studying for a degree in physics.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, he said: "I haven't studied in a long time but the last thing I did was all the stuff for my helicopter licence. There's a lot of elemental physics in that. I loved the process of coming home with a massive pole of books and revising."