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James Jordan: Kristina Rihanoff is playing the innocent card


James Jordan has accused Kristina Rihanoff of playing "the innocent card".
The 37-year-old beauty recently threatened to quit 'Strictly Come Dancing' over rumours surrounding her friendship with 2014 partner Ben Cohen - who's subsequently split from his wife of 11 years, Abby - but James doesn't think she'll walk away from the show.
James said: "There's no way she would quit the show, that's a fact. We can all play the innocent card, the 'Feel sorry for me' card, that's easy.
"Trust me, she won't leave Strictly."
Kristina, who's been dubbed the Siberian Siren, started a relationship with boxer Joe Calzaghe after starring together on the show in 2009.
The duo split in 2013, but James admitted it's tough seeing his own wife, fellow professional dancer Ola, spending so much time with another man on the programme.
He told The Sun newspaper: "Dancing is very passionate and you're touching in places out of the norm. I get jealous sometimes, especially when Ola is on the show and dancing with someone good-looking.
"It's normal to get jealous but there's a line and when it goes past it, it can get nasty."

Ryan Thomas worried about daughter dating


Ryan Thomas is worried about his daughter dating when she gets older.
The 'Coronation Street' actor - who has six-year-old daughter Scarlett with ex-girlfriend and co-star Tina O'Brien - has revealed he doesn't want to be involved when she starts bringing boys home.
He said: "I don't want to talk about that! I know what boys are like, so I'll tell her to talk to her mum. There's some things I'd rather not know about and that's one of them. They won't be knocking at my door, that's for sure. I'll make that very, very clear."
Scarlett is already following in the footsteps of her famous parents after landing the role of Matilda in an upcoming play and Ryan admits he loves seeing her take after him.
He shared: "She's a mixture of us both. Her mum was a bit of a tomboy when she was Scarlett's age as well. Scarlett loves to play practical jokes and jump out at people, especially my nana because she's so easily scared."
The 31-year-old star - who has played Jason Grimshaw in the ITV soap for 15 years - added to OK! magazine: "I love it every time Scarlett calls me 'daddy'. And it's so reassuring to know that she relies on me. To know she's part of me and Tina is a beautiful thing, too."

Rochelle Humes: Fan asked me to send photo of her belly button


Rochelle Humes once received a message from a fan asking for a picture of her belly button.
The Saturdays singer has revealed an over-enthusiastic fan often sends her messages on Twitter and once asked if she could send them a photograph of her midriff.
Asked what the funniest message she's ever received is, Rochelle said: "From someone asking if my belly button is an innie or an outie, and if they could have a picture of it. That person tweets me quite a bit."
The 26-year-old star - who, along with KISS FM DJ Melvin Odoom, was announced as the new host of 'The Xtra Factor' last week - also spoke about her and her former JLS singer husband Marvin Humes' worst habits.
She told heat magazine: "Biting my nails - it's horrible, I know. Marvin leaves wet towels on the floor."
The brunette beauty confessed that she often tells white lies as she hates letting people down.
Rochelle added: "I say yes to things that aren't always achievable. Like, I tell people I'm on my way somewhere when I'm actually still at home."

Danniella Westbrook ‘wanted to die’


Danniella Westbrook tried to overdose on drugs because she "wanted to die".
The former 'EastEnders' actress has struggled with an addiction to cocaine for years and admits her turbulent relationship with ex-fiance Tom Richards - who she accused of hitting her - caused her to relapse and attempt suicide.
She explained: "I wasn't strong enough to hang myself or cut myself, but I just wanted to kill myself.
"I couldn't get Tom out of my life and thought the easiest way out was killing myself.
"That's why I used cocaine.
"I was medicating myself. It has always been my drug of choice. I was using two to three grams a day, which was too much.
"It wasn't as much as I was using when I was younger. But it was enough to make my body shut down.
"That's what I wanted to happen. It nearly worked. I wanted to die."
The 41-year-old star - who is set to reprise her role as Trudy Ryan in 'Hollyoaks' - claims the cage fighter was simply using her in a bid to find fame.
Danniella told the Sunday People newspaper: "He's obsessed with being famous and has told people he was using me to get there, to get on a reality TV show or something like that.
"It's something I can't understand about people nowadays.
The blonde beauty - who is now dating model Jude Moore - is devastated police have dropped their charges against Tom but is determined to see him punished for his alleged assaults against her.
She added: "I have made some bad decisions in my life, but he's the worst decision I have ever made.
"I cannot believe the police have let him off without taking any action. But I won't stop until something is done and he's locked up, even if it's for the sake of other women."

Lindsey Coulson has quit EastEnders


Lindsey Coulson has quit 'EastEnders'.
The 54-year-old actress - who has played Carol Jackson in the BBC One soap on and off since 1993 - has revealed she is ready to "move on" following her latest five year stint.
She said: "I've had a fantastic time playing the formidable Carol Jackson and although I'll miss everything about 'EastEnders', I feel the time is right for me to move on.
"I've been involved in so many wonderful stories as Carol."
Lindsey is set to film her exit over the next few weeks with her final scenes scheduled to air later in the year.
However, 'EastEnders' boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins insists the door will always be open if she wishes to make another return.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "'EastEnders' has always been so lucky to have an actress of Lindsey's calibre in the company.
"We were thrilled when she signed for another year to play Carol's breast cancer story - and Lindsey's nuanced, brave and utterly real performance rightfully won her an award and praise from viewers, charities and women who have been through similar experiences to Carol."
The news of Lindsey's departure comes shortly after Danielle Harold - who plays Lola Pearce - confirmed she'd decided to leave the soap after four years.
She said at the time: "I've had the most amazing time at 'EastEnders' having been involved in some exciting storylines, including giving birth in a live scene.
"I'll miss everyone here and am looking forward to the future."

Alex Reid has ‘often thought’ about joining EastEnders


Alex Reid wants to join the cast of 'EastEnders'.
The retired cage fighter has revealed that although he's launching his own fitness retreat in Spain, he hasn't turned his back on acting and would love to appear in the BBC One soap.
Asked if he'd ever considered joining a soap, he exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Well I was in 'Hollyoaks' and I've often thought about going into 'EastEnders' so maybe one day, but I love everything to do with acting and that's why I've been boxing very clever for the last few years after my crazy media pantomime. I'm building my credibility back."
The 39-year-old star - who was previously married to Katie Price and has three-year-old daughter Dolly with ex-girlfriend Chantelle Houghton - also confessed he wants to follow in the footsteps of Ross Kemp, who played Grant Mitchell in 'EastEnders' before becoming the host of a number of documentary series.
He added: "I actually just made an award-winning film and I'm making another one. I've not turned my back on acting and I love presenting. So roll on the new Ross Kemp.
"I'm just about to go out and make a film about Elephants in Africa and tribes of people out there and we've called it The Last Dance and we film that in August.
"I'm involved in a couple of action projects but until they come to fruition I don't like to shout too much."
Alex has recently launched his own fitness retreat in Marbella, Spain and hopes to help people achieve their weight-loss goals with his expertise in the industry.
Visit www.alexreidsalmajuicingretreats.com for more information.

Dan Osborne for Celebrity Big Brother?


Dan Osborne is in talks to star in 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star has been approached by show-makers who are keen to secure him for the forthcoming series so he can convince people he's a "nice guy".
A source said: "Dan was reality TV's golden boy but the public's perception of him totally changed after hearing all the horrible things he said to Megan.
"He's done for unless he convinces people he's really a nice guy."
The 23-year-old hunk - who recently got engaged to 'EastEnders' actress Jacqueline Jossa - was axed from 'TOWIE' back in April after recordings were leaked of him threatening to stab his ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin, with whom he has 17-month-old son Teddy.
In the clips, he fumed: "If you go near another man I promise you I will stab you in the f**king throat.
"It won't be funny when you're in hospital."
However, producers believe appearing on the reality show could be the perfect way to revive his career, as other controversial characters such as Jim Davidson and N-Dubz star Dappy have done before.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "Big Brother loves controversial figures and Dan is on the job hunt after 'Towie' ditched him, so this could be a match made in heaven.
"This is his best opportunity to show people how sorry he is -- and collect a big cheque at the same time."

Paloma Faith favourite to join The Voice UK


Paloma Faith is favourite to become the new 'The Voice UK' coach.
The 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' hitmaker is being lined up to join the judging panel for the BBC One singing competition, following the news former coach Rita Ora has taken up a deal to be a judge on rival ITV show 'The X Factor'.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Bosses think she would be great.
"They have been impressed by her forthright opinions and love her out-there style."
The 33-year-old musician - who was named Best Female at the BRIT Awards in February - would be following in the footsteps of other solo female stars such as Kylie Minogue and Jessie J, who have previously appeared as coaches on the show.
The 'Changing' singer appeared as a guest mentor on the programme back in 2012, but last year revealed she had no plans to join any singing competitions because she wouldn't be able to take the public criticism of her views.
Confessing she rejected an offer to join 'The X Factor' as a judge last year, she said: "I turned it down because I don't think I'm emotionally equipped to deal with the scrutiny and that level of celebrity that's not about my music.
"Having people say things like 'How can she tell that girl she can't sing? She can't f**king sing.' I couldn't deal with that."
Meanwhile, the other 'The Voice UK' coaches Sir Tom Jones, Ricky Wilson and will.i.am are yet to confirm their involvement in the fifth series, which is set to begin filming in October.

Jeremy Clarkson: I’ll have a tear in my eye during final Top Gear episode


Jeremy Clarkson will watch the final episode of 'Top Gear' "with a tear" in his eye.
The 55-year-old broadcaster was axed from the popular BBC motoring show earlier this year following a "fracas" with a producer, and admitted it will be emotional watching his last episode next Sunday (28.06.15), having first hosted the programme in 1988.
He said: "I'll be watching with a tear in my eye because, my God, it's been one hell of a ride."
However, Jeremy insisted he "won't miss making a car show" because plenty of other channels are eager to snap him up for new programmes.
Writing in his column for The Sun newspaper, he said: "I'll miss the BBC, I really will. Because for every silly idiot, there were ten good guys who are mad and wonderful and good at what they do. But I won't miss making a car show.
"Because other broadcasters are available so I don't have to stop doing that"
Meanwhile, BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans has been announced as the new 'Top Gear' host, and revealed he will no longer be presenting 'The One Show' on Fridays, with his last episode airing on July 10, because "he feels he can't do it on top of the radio and 'Top Gear' in March".
A source told The Sun newspaper: "It also opens the door to return to 'TFI Friday' if Channel 4 opt to bring back a full series."

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