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Jeff Brazier can't "eliminate" the pain of Jade Goody's death.
The 36-year-old TV presenter - who's the father of Jade's two sons, 12-year-old Bobby and 10-year-old Freddie, from their relationship between 2002 and 2004 - has revealed he's struggled to "manage" the grief of his children ever since her death from cervical cancer in March 2009.
He admitted: "They'll always feel it. It's not something you eliminate, it's something you manage."
Although Jeff generally feels in control of the situation, he confessed his children are liable to lash out at him without any warning.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Quite a lot of the time I think everything is under control but there are times when their grief kicks in and it's far from Zen.
"It's actually quite bad. There are things being said to me the kids don't mean and things I have to remind myself to not take personally. Sometimes with Bobby I get the very worst comments thrown at me. Things like, 'You're the worst dad in the world'.
"And it can get worse than that. So bad I wouldn't want to mention. But he's my little boy, I love him and I accept he's going to be angry."
However, the 'This Morning' host said he'd rather bare the brunt of Bobby's anger than seeing him lash out at others.
He reflected: "I accept him doing it to me rather than at school or in society when he's older. I'd much rather he'd take it out on me because, in some respects, that's trust, that's love.
"He knows that's the safest place to do it. Do I begrudge him having this anger?
"No I don't. I just understand.
"It's not about what he says, but about how quickly I can help him get to a point where he sort-of gets through the little wave of grief that sometimes washes over him."
Jeff Brazier can’t ‘eliminate’ pain of losing Jade Goody
Jeff Brazier can't "eliminate" the pain of Jade Goody's death.
The 36-year-old TV presenter - who's the father of Jade's two sons, 12-year-old Bobby and 10-year-old Freddie, from their relationship between 2002 and 2004 - has revealed he's struggled to "manage" the grief of his children ever since her death from cervical cancer in March 2009.
He admitted: "They'll always feel it. It's not something you eliminate, it's something you manage."
Although Jeff generally feels in control of the situation, he confessed his children are liable to lash out at him without any warning.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Quite a lot of the time I think everything is under control but there are times when their grief kicks in and it's far from Zen.
"It's actually quite bad. There are things being said to me the kids don't mean and things I have to remind myself to not take personally. Sometimes with Bobby I get the very worst comments thrown at me. Things like, 'You're the worst dad in the world'.
"And it can get worse than that. So bad I wouldn't want to mention. But he's my little boy, I love him and I accept he's going to be angry."
However, the 'This Morning' host said he'd rather bare the brunt of Bobby's anger than seeing him lash out at others.
He reflected: "I accept him doing it to me rather than at school or in society when he's older. I'd much rather he'd take it out on me because, in some respects, that's trust, that's love.
"He knows that's the safest place to do it. Do I begrudge him having this anger?
"No I don't. I just understand.
"It's not about what he says, but about how quickly I can help him get to a point where he sort-of gets through the little wave of grief that sometimes washes over him."
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Gemma Collins has been suspended from 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 34-year-old reality star was reportedly booted from the show after she threw a "hissy fit" and stormed off set midway through shooting a scene for spin-off 'The Only Way Is Marbs' - in which she rowed with Vas J. Morgan - because she was upset at always being put into confrontational situations.
A source said: "Gemma hasn't been enjoying filming scenes for the show as much as she once did.
"She told bosses that she was fed up that they kept putting her in confrontational situations.
"After her row with Vas she threw a massive hissy fit -- and the producers bore the brunt of it.
"As she left she threw a glass of champagne in the direction of the bosses."
And Gemma - who quit the last series of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' after just three days - is said to feel she is a "big star" and doesn't need the show anymore.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "Gemma has built up a successful brand and her plus-size clothing range is doing really well.
"She feels that she can be a big star without the show and the stress that comes with it."
A spokesperson for 'TOWIE' production company Lime Pictures confirmed they are "currently not filming" with Gemma.
Her representative added: "She has taken a break from 'TOWIE' filming to focus on some personal commitments."
Gemma Collins suspended from TOWIE
Gemma Collins has been suspended from 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 34-year-old reality star was reportedly booted from the show after she threw a "hissy fit" and stormed off set midway through shooting a scene for spin-off 'The Only Way Is Marbs' - in which she rowed with Vas J. Morgan - because she was upset at always being put into confrontational situations.
A source said: "Gemma hasn't been enjoying filming scenes for the show as much as she once did.
"She told bosses that she was fed up that they kept putting her in confrontational situations.
"After her row with Vas she threw a massive hissy fit -- and the producers bore the brunt of it.
"As she left she threw a glass of champagne in the direction of the bosses."
And Gemma - who quit the last series of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' after just three days - is said to feel she is a "big star" and doesn't need the show anymore.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "Gemma has built up a successful brand and her plus-size clothing range is doing really well.
"She feels that she can be a big star without the show and the stress that comes with it."
A spokesperson for 'TOWIE' production company Lime Pictures confirmed they are "currently not filming" with Gemma.
Her representative added: "She has taken a break from 'TOWIE' filming to focus on some personal commitments."
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Ryan Thomas "can't see" himself having any more children.
The 'Coronation Street' star has six-year-old daughter Scarlett with ex-girlfriend and co-star Tina O'Brien and admits that although he loves being a father, he's not sure whether having more kids is something he's interested in.
He said: "I can't see me having any more children because Scarlett's special to me. Maybe if I was to fall in love again... I don't know. Right now I can't see that ever changing but you can't rule things out, so who knows what the future holds?"
The 31-year-old actor - who has played builder Jason Grimshaw in the ITV soap for 15 years - also insists he's very wary about introducing his girlfriends to Scarlett.
He explained: "I'm a little bit different. it has to be pretty serious for me to introduce a girl to my daughter, it's never happened really."
However, the hunk is currently enjoying the single life after splitting from Bollywood actress Amy Jackson last year.
He added to OK! magazine: "I'm single. I'm enjoying family life and I'm enjoying spending time with my friends."
Meanwhile, Tina O'Brien - who recently reprised her role as Sarah-Louise Platt in 'Corrie' - welcomed her second child, son Beau, with boyfriend Adam Croft in October 2014.
Ryan Thomas ‘can’t see’ himself having more children
Ryan Thomas "can't see" himself having any more children.
The 'Coronation Street' star has six-year-old daughter Scarlett with ex-girlfriend and co-star Tina O'Brien and admits that although he loves being a father, he's not sure whether having more kids is something he's interested in.
He said: "I can't see me having any more children because Scarlett's special to me. Maybe if I was to fall in love again... I don't know. Right now I can't see that ever changing but you can't rule things out, so who knows what the future holds?"
The 31-year-old actor - who has played builder Jason Grimshaw in the ITV soap for 15 years - also insists he's very wary about introducing his girlfriends to Scarlett.
He explained: "I'm a little bit different. it has to be pretty serious for me to introduce a girl to my daughter, it's never happened really."
However, the hunk is currently enjoying the single life after splitting from Bollywood actress Amy Jackson last year.
He added to OK! magazine: "I'm single. I'm enjoying family life and I'm enjoying spending time with my friends."
Meanwhile, Tina O'Brien - who recently reprised her role as Sarah-Louise Platt in 'Corrie' - welcomed her second child, son Beau, with boyfriend Adam Croft in October 2014.
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Rachel Riley has no plans to marry her "perfect" boyfriend Pasha Kovalev.
The 'Countdown' star has confessed she has no interest in tying the knot with the 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional - who she was partnered with on the show in 2013 and began dating after splitting from her husband Jamie Gilbert - at the moment because their current life together is ideal.
She said: "We're happy and things are perfect as they are at the moment."
The 29-year-old beauty has been learning Pasha's native Russian as she wants to be able to converse with his family when she goes to visit them with him.
She told OK! magazine: "I would love to go to Russia with Pasha when I can speak the language better.
"His mum speaks Russian so I just thought it would be nice to try it."
Despite shooting five shows of countdown per day, Rachel - who studied mathematics at Oxford University - still finds time to invest in her language studies.
She added: "Hopefully I'm helping to get rid of stereotypes. You can be an Essex girl, wear dresses and like maths, too!"
Rachel Riley has no plans to marry Pasha Kovalev
Rachel Riley has no plans to marry her "perfect" boyfriend Pasha Kovalev.
The 'Countdown' star has confessed she has no interest in tying the knot with the 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional - who she was partnered with on the show in 2013 and began dating after splitting from her husband Jamie Gilbert - at the moment because their current life together is ideal.
She said: "We're happy and things are perfect as they are at the moment."
The 29-year-old beauty has been learning Pasha's native Russian as she wants to be able to converse with his family when she goes to visit them with him.
She told OK! magazine: "I would love to go to Russia with Pasha when I can speak the language better.
"His mum speaks Russian so I just thought it would be nice to try it."
Despite shooting five shows of countdown per day, Rachel - who studied mathematics at Oxford University - still finds time to invest in her language studies.
She added: "Hopefully I'm helping to get rid of stereotypes. You can be an Essex girl, wear dresses and like maths, too!"
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Robin Windsor and Marcus Collins are moving in together.
The 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional has announced that he and the former 'X Factor' contestant are moving in together following their brief split earlier this year.
He wrote on Twitter today (17.06.15): "Sooo excited to move with @MarcuscollinsUK into our London home today - but first a trip to the strictly closet at @DSILondon - heaven! (sic)"
Robin's announcement comes after the 35-year-old star enjoyed a romantic getaway to the Spanish city of Sitges with his 27-year-old boyfriend.
The pair have been posting a number of images from their holiday, which appeared to be hit by a run of bad luck as one image saw a dark cloud in the sky as they were trying to enjoy a day at the beach while another indicated that their flight home had been delayed.
Robin wrote: "Flight delayed - yawn - getting cosy in the lounge instead (sic)."
Alongside a meme of Britney Spears pulling a silly face, Marcus added: "Been awake for about 18 hours and still haven't boarded the flight! Current mood (sic)."
Robin and Marcus revealed earlier this year that they had decided to call time on their relationship but they now appear happier than ever as they prepare to move into their new abode.
A spokesperson for the couple said at the time: "Marcus and Robin made the decision to split a short while ago, but remain good friends."
Robin Windsor moving in with Marcus Collins
Robin Windsor and Marcus Collins are moving in together.
The 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional has announced that he and the former 'X Factor' contestant are moving in together following their brief split earlier this year.
He wrote on Twitter today (17.06.15): "Sooo excited to move with @MarcuscollinsUK into our London home today - but first a trip to the strictly closet at @DSILondon - heaven! (sic)"
Robin's announcement comes after the 35-year-old star enjoyed a romantic getaway to the Spanish city of Sitges with his 27-year-old boyfriend.
The pair have been posting a number of images from their holiday, which appeared to be hit by a run of bad luck as one image saw a dark cloud in the sky as they were trying to enjoy a day at the beach while another indicated that their flight home had been delayed.
Robin wrote: "Flight delayed - yawn - getting cosy in the lounge instead (sic)."
Alongside a meme of Britney Spears pulling a silly face, Marcus added: "Been awake for about 18 hours and still haven't boarded the flight! Current mood (sic)."
Robin and Marcus revealed earlier this year that they had decided to call time on their relationship but they now appear happier than ever as they prepare to move into their new abode.
A spokesperson for the couple said at the time: "Marcus and Robin made the decision to split a short while ago, but remain good friends."
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Chris Evans has confirmed he will "definitely" have a female co-presenter on 'Top Gear'.
The 49-year-old star is set to take over from axed host Jeremy Clarkson after signing a three-year contract for the BBC motoring show and has revealed they are planning to have at least one female co-presenter in place of Clarkson's former colleagues James May and Richard Hammond.
Asked if he would bring a woman on board, Chris said: "Absolutely. But not for the sake of it. I can confirm that definitely 100%."
Despite speculation car enthusiast and former model Jodie Kidd is set to join Evans on the show, he's insisted no decisions have been made as of yet.
He wrote on Twitter: "To save you spending your hard earned cash on speculative wagers. There is no one on any short list yet to co host TG. Announcement re presenters tmr. (sic)"
However, he did claim whoever is offered the job would have to be someone with a passion for cars and a decent knowledge of the motoring industry.
He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I want to have people who are knowledgeable about cars, people who have great energy, good timing, who are keen to do things differently."
Other names linked to the job include 'The Great British Bake Off' host Sue Perkins and BBC Sport presenter Clare Balding.
Meanwhile, James May has rubbished claims he was offered a big-money sum to return to the show without Clarkson.
He said: "I didn't choose to leave, I haven't been asked to return."
The final two episodes of Clarkson's last series of 'Top Gear' have been put together to create a special one-off episode and will air on BBC Two on June 28.
Chris Evans to bring female on Top Gear
Chris Evans has confirmed he will "definitely" have a female co-presenter on 'Top Gear'.
The 49-year-old star is set to take over from axed host Jeremy Clarkson after signing a three-year contract for the BBC motoring show and has revealed they are planning to have at least one female co-presenter in place of Clarkson's former colleagues James May and Richard Hammond.
Asked if he would bring a woman on board, Chris said: "Absolutely. But not for the sake of it. I can confirm that definitely 100%."
Despite speculation car enthusiast and former model Jodie Kidd is set to join Evans on the show, he's insisted no decisions have been made as of yet.
He wrote on Twitter: "To save you spending your hard earned cash on speculative wagers. There is no one on any short list yet to co host TG. Announcement re presenters tmr. (sic)"
However, he did claim whoever is offered the job would have to be someone with a passion for cars and a decent knowledge of the motoring industry.
He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I want to have people who are knowledgeable about cars, people who have great energy, good timing, who are keen to do things differently."
Other names linked to the job include 'The Great British Bake Off' host Sue Perkins and BBC Sport presenter Clare Balding.
Meanwhile, James May has rubbished claims he was offered a big-money sum to return to the show without Clarkson.
He said: "I didn't choose to leave, I haven't been asked to return."
The final two episodes of Clarkson's last series of 'Top Gear' have been put together to create a special one-off episode and will air on BBC Two on June 28.
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Dan Osborne wants to have "at least two more" children.
The 23-year-old star - who has 17-month-old son Teddy with ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin and three-month-old daughter Ella with his 'EastEnders' actress fiancee Jacqueline Jossa - has written an open letter to his kids for Father's Day, in which he reveals he wants even more children in the future.
He wrote: "I'll let you both grow up a bit and maybe we'll have more brothers and sisters for you. I'd love to give you at least two more - but if I could have more children as amazing as you, I'd have 100 of them."
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star - who was sacked from the ITVBe show after a recording of him threatening to stab Megan emerged - also spoke of why he ended his relationship with Teddy's mother.
The letter, which was published in Now magazine, reads: "Teddy - you have two families who love you like crazy - so you have two birthdays and two Christmases and get double the presents and double the love.
"It's hard for me to explain to you now, but when you grow up, I hope you appreciate it was the right thing for me to do to not be with your mum. We weren't in a good relationship and I didn't want us to be miserable, so I hope you understand it's for the best this way. There's nothing I want more than to spend every day with you."
Dan Osborne wants ‘at least two more’ children
Dan Osborne wants to have "at least two more" children.
The 23-year-old star - who has 17-month-old son Teddy with ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin and three-month-old daughter Ella with his 'EastEnders' actress fiancee Jacqueline Jossa - has written an open letter to his kids for Father's Day, in which he reveals he wants even more children in the future.
He wrote: "I'll let you both grow up a bit and maybe we'll have more brothers and sisters for you. I'd love to give you at least two more - but if I could have more children as amazing as you, I'd have 100 of them."
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star - who was sacked from the ITVBe show after a recording of him threatening to stab Megan emerged - also spoke of why he ended his relationship with Teddy's mother.
The letter, which was published in Now magazine, reads: "Teddy - you have two families who love you like crazy - so you have two birthdays and two Christmases and get double the presents and double the love.
"It's hard for me to explain to you now, but when you grow up, I hope you appreciate it was the right thing for me to do to not be with your mum. We weren't in a good relationship and I didn't want us to be miserable, so I hope you understand it's for the best this way. There's nothing I want more than to spend every day with you."
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Suzi Perry will host new robot show 'Airheads'.
The BBC's Formula 1 presenter has been signed by TV bosses to front the 'Robot Wars'-style program that will feature drones in battle and take over Top Gear's traditional slot in the BBC Two schedule on Sunday nights.
Suzi is joined by co-hosts Andrew Maxwell, a stand-up comedian and Ski Sunday commentator Ed Leigh on the show, which is reportedly hoping to appeal to 'Top Gear' fans and tech lovers alike.
The trio will present challenges that require three technical teams to build and show off their flying machine creations, before battling it out in a series of aerial challenges - one of which will be to blow up a building.
'Airheads' draws inspiration from the late 90s classic TV game show 'Robot Wars' which was hosted by axed 'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson in 1998 and former 'Coronation Street' actor Craig Charles from 1998 to 2004. The new format will be shot on location as well as in the studio.
Graham Norton's company So Television is making the program which is just one of a number of new entertainment shows being commissioned by the broadcaster.
BBC Entertainment commissioning editor Alan Tyler told The Guardian newspaper: "We are delighted to be working with producers across the UK to bring such a terrific range of both new and much loved entertainment programmes to our audiences across all our channels. These commissions are another sign of the BBC's commitment to producing top quality programmes from around the country."
Formula One’s Suzi Perry to host Airheads
Suzi Perry will host new robot show 'Airheads'.
The BBC's Formula 1 presenter has been signed by TV bosses to front the 'Robot Wars'-style program that will feature drones in battle and take over Top Gear's traditional slot in the BBC Two schedule on Sunday nights.
Suzi is joined by co-hosts Andrew Maxwell, a stand-up comedian and Ski Sunday commentator Ed Leigh on the show, which is reportedly hoping to appeal to 'Top Gear' fans and tech lovers alike.
The trio will present challenges that require three technical teams to build and show off their flying machine creations, before battling it out in a series of aerial challenges - one of which will be to blow up a building.
'Airheads' draws inspiration from the late 90s classic TV game show 'Robot Wars' which was hosted by axed 'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson in 1998 and former 'Coronation Street' actor Craig Charles from 1998 to 2004. The new format will be shot on location as well as in the studio.
Graham Norton's company So Television is making the program which is just one of a number of new entertainment shows being commissioned by the broadcaster.
BBC Entertainment commissioning editor Alan Tyler told The Guardian newspaper: "We are delighted to be working with producers across the UK to bring such a terrific range of both new and much loved entertainment programmes to our audiences across all our channels. These commissions are another sign of the BBC's commitment to producing top quality programmes from around the country."
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Brian Belo threatened to quit 'Big Brother' after branding housemates Helen Wood and Marc O'Neil "vile human beings".
The 27-year-old star - who won the eighth series of the reality show in 2007 - is fuming with the way they have behaved in the house and has called them "f**king scum" for disrespecting Chloe Wilburn, who was nominated for eviction on Monday's (15.06.16) episode.
During the fiery scene, Helen waded in and as Chloe stood up for herself, Marc told her she is "boring" and that's why she was chosen.
As a result Brian was furious with the way they treated the 25-year-old beauty and started shouting the house down saying he was "thinking of going" because of it.
The TV personality fumed: "I'm thinking of going. Why have I lowered myself to being on a programme with Helen Wood? I've got more respect for myself than that. This is a joke. Helen and Marc are just vile human beings and I don't want anything to do with them. I don't want my 'BB' memory to end walking out of that house alongside her.
"Sometimes you have to stand by your convictions. I love this house and this show, I will leave this with great memories and my self-respect [intact], knowing I've got nothing to do with them."
He added: "I'm ashamed to be part of Team Bunker. Team evil, team f**king d**khead! These people are not nice people. I thought Marc was a decent bloke, but him and Helen together are just insane.
"Just shut up, you won 'BB' last year, you're going on the front cover of absolutely everything. They're going to go to the opening of the envelope, of a f**king crisp packet! I can't stand to be put in the same category as f**king scum!"
Chloe will go up against Harry Amelia in the live eviction on Friday (19.06.15).
Brian Belo: Helen and Marc are vile human beings
Brian Belo threatened to quit 'Big Brother' after branding housemates Helen Wood and Marc O'Neil "vile human beings".
The 27-year-old star - who won the eighth series of the reality show in 2007 - is fuming with the way they have behaved in the house and has called them "f**king scum" for disrespecting Chloe Wilburn, who was nominated for eviction on Monday's (15.06.16) episode.
During the fiery scene, Helen waded in and as Chloe stood up for herself, Marc told her she is "boring" and that's why she was chosen.
As a result Brian was furious with the way they treated the 25-year-old beauty and started shouting the house down saying he was "thinking of going" because of it.
The TV personality fumed: "I'm thinking of going. Why have I lowered myself to being on a programme with Helen Wood? I've got more respect for myself than that. This is a joke. Helen and Marc are just vile human beings and I don't want anything to do with them. I don't want my 'BB' memory to end walking out of that house alongside her.
"Sometimes you have to stand by your convictions. I love this house and this show, I will leave this with great memories and my self-respect [intact], knowing I've got nothing to do with them."
He added: "I'm ashamed to be part of Team Bunker. Team evil, team f**king d**khead! These people are not nice people. I thought Marc was a decent bloke, but him and Helen together are just insane.
"Just shut up, you won 'BB' last year, you're going on the front cover of absolutely everything. They're going to go to the opening of the envelope, of a f**king crisp packet! I can't stand to be put in the same category as f**king scum!"
Chloe will go up against Harry Amelia in the live eviction on Friday (19.06.15).