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Gemma Oaten wants to compete in 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'Emmerdale' actress - who plays Rachel Breckle on the ITV soap - is a big fan of the BBC contest and thinks she would learn something from taking part as her footwork is limited at the moment.
She said: "I'd love to do 'Strictly...' I have two left feet and I'd love to learn to dance."
Gemma is also "intrigued" by jungle endurance show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' but doesn't know if she's brave enough to take part.
She told Closer magazine: "'I'm A Celeb...' always intrigues me - but whether I'd have the guts to do what they do, I don't know."
Meanwhile, on 'Emmerdale', Gemma's alter ego will be left "in fear of her life" following a run-in with Jai Sharma, the father of her son Archie.
She explained: "She discovers Jai locked Charity Dingle in a container and effectively left her for dead.
"She suddenly thinks he's not safe to be around and realises that, if she's canny about it, she can use the information as leverage to make sure he doesn't get Archie.
"Jai has been playing a good game - one minute he's willing to compromise over Archie, the next he's not, and she genuinely feels under threat of losing her son.
"Unfortunately, he comes back even harder He lures her back to the factory and things get very dark.
"Rachel is quite a tough, gutsy character but he leaves her screaming and in fear of her life."
Gemma Oaten up for Strictly
Gemma Oaten wants to compete in 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'Emmerdale' actress - who plays Rachel Breckle on the ITV soap - is a big fan of the BBC contest and thinks she would learn something from taking part as her footwork is limited at the moment.
She said: "I'd love to do 'Strictly...' I have two left feet and I'd love to learn to dance."
Gemma is also "intrigued" by jungle endurance show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' but doesn't know if she's brave enough to take part.
She told Closer magazine: "'I'm A Celeb...' always intrigues me - but whether I'd have the guts to do what they do, I don't know."
Meanwhile, on 'Emmerdale', Gemma's alter ego will be left "in fear of her life" following a run-in with Jai Sharma, the father of her son Archie.
She explained: "She discovers Jai locked Charity Dingle in a container and effectively left her for dead.
"She suddenly thinks he's not safe to be around and realises that, if she's canny about it, she can use the information as leverage to make sure he doesn't get Archie.
"Jai has been playing a good game - one minute he's willing to compromise over Archie, the next he's not, and she genuinely feels under threat of losing her son.
"Unfortunately, he comes back even harder He lures her back to the factory and things get very dark.
"Rachel is quite a tough, gutsy character but he leaves her screaming and in fear of her life."
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Charlie Sims "still loves" Ferne McCann.
The 23-year-old reality star dumped his 'Only Way is Essex' co-star on Twitter in March but now admits he wishes they were still together.
He said: "She will always hold the key to my heart, no matter how far apart we are or what we are doing or how long I haven't seen her for.
"It just takes one split second to realise how much I love her, even still."
However, while he still has feelings for 23-year-old Ferne, Charlie doesn't think they'll be in a rush to get back together any time soon.
He added to Star magazine: "I don't think we'll be together as a couple any time soon but we both hope in the future we will rekindle our relationship.
"Right now, it's the right time for us to be apart. I'm looking forward to the future, I'm not into dating anyone else."
Despite Charlie recently taking to Twitter to declare how much he has "missed" Ferne, his former lover is enjoying the single life.
She said: "Single life is good I'm having fun and living my life as I normally would."
Charlie Sims: I still love Ferne
Charlie Sims "still loves" Ferne McCann.
The 23-year-old reality star dumped his 'Only Way is Essex' co-star on Twitter in March but now admits he wishes they were still together.
He said: "She will always hold the key to my heart, no matter how far apart we are or what we are doing or how long I haven't seen her for.
"It just takes one split second to realise how much I love her, even still."
However, while he still has feelings for 23-year-old Ferne, Charlie doesn't think they'll be in a rush to get back together any time soon.
He added to Star magazine: "I don't think we'll be together as a couple any time soon but we both hope in the future we will rekindle our relationship.
"Right now, it's the right time for us to be apart. I'm looking forward to the future, I'm not into dating anyone else."
Despite Charlie recently taking to Twitter to declare how much he has "missed" Ferne, his former lover is enjoying the single life.
She said: "Single life is good I'm having fun and living my life as I normally would."
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Gemma Collins would "one million percent" say yes if she was offered the chance to go back on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' in the future.
The 'TOWIE' star quit the jungle reality show after just three days last year and later cited problems in her personal life for antics in the outback.
Gemma says the girl she was is now gone due to hypnotherapy she has received to try and lose weight and the bubbly blonde is ready to show she can handle the the pressure of the programme.
When asked if she would ever return to the 'I'm A Celebrity...' jungle, she replied: "One million percent yes, if I was ever given the opportunity ... I look back and part of the hypnotherapy I had made me realise that that girl isn't there any more."
Gemma recently went to see hypnotist Robert Hisee on the recommendation of her former 'The Only Way Is Essex' co-star Sam
Faiers to help her lose weight.
The 34-year-old reality star - who is rumoured to be going on 'Celebrity Big Brother' this summer - insists a two-hour session with Robert totally transformed her relationship with food and has changed her life for the better.
During an appearance on 'This Morning', Gemma - who has shed three stone so far - said: "I have tried every diet out there, there is nothing I haven't done. And I believed that this guy could potentially help me - he'd worked with Sam before (on her trichotillomania issue) and I didn't realise, but I was obsessed with food. Life always revolved around food and eating - before I'd leave the house, I'd be, like, 'Where am I having lunch, where am I having dinner?' There was no brain space in my head that didn't allow me not to think about food ... The next day I woke up and I believe I got my life back and I got me back ... I went through such dark times last year. Through trauma, food became my crutch - and this has been the only thing that has been successful for me. He's done something to my mind. It's all to do with the subconscious mind. Our mind is such a powerful tool ... I don't think people use them enough. I owe my life to this man."
Gemma Collins wants to go back into the jungle
Gemma Collins would "one million percent" say yes if she was offered the chance to go back on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' in the future.
The 'TOWIE' star quit the jungle reality show after just three days last year and later cited problems in her personal life for antics in the outback.
Gemma says the girl she was is now gone due to hypnotherapy she has received to try and lose weight and the bubbly blonde is ready to show she can handle the the pressure of the programme.
When asked if she would ever return to the 'I'm A Celebrity...' jungle, she replied: "One million percent yes, if I was ever given the opportunity ... I look back and part of the hypnotherapy I had made me realise that that girl isn't there any more."
Gemma recently went to see hypnotist Robert Hisee on the recommendation of her former 'The Only Way Is Essex' co-star Sam
Faiers to help her lose weight.
The 34-year-old reality star - who is rumoured to be going on 'Celebrity Big Brother' this summer - insists a two-hour session with Robert totally transformed her relationship with food and has changed her life for the better.
During an appearance on 'This Morning', Gemma - who has shed three stone so far - said: "I have tried every diet out there, there is nothing I haven't done. And I believed that this guy could potentially help me - he'd worked with Sam before (on her trichotillomania issue) and I didn't realise, but I was obsessed with food. Life always revolved around food and eating - before I'd leave the house, I'd be, like, 'Where am I having lunch, where am I having dinner?' There was no brain space in my head that didn't allow me not to think about food ... The next day I woke up and I believe I got my life back and I got me back ... I went through such dark times last year. Through trauma, food became my crutch - and this has been the only thing that has been successful for me. He's done something to my mind. It's all to do with the subconscious mind. Our mind is such a powerful tool ... I don't think people use them enough. I owe my life to this man."
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David Gest's rumoured appearance on 'Celebrity Big Brother' could be derailed by his new tour of the UK.
The TV personality and music producer has, according to reports, been offered a six-figure sum of more than £250,000 to enter the house this summer.
Although he is seriously tempted to go in and entertain viewers he is currently working on the 'David Gest (I've Had The Time Of My Life Tour!' which begins at the 2,500-seat Newcastle Town Hall on Thursday 24 September 2015 and will go on through to the middle of October playing at Manchester, Liverpool, London,
Nottingham and many more locations and the Channel 5 reality show kicks off in the middle of preparations for the live extravaganza.
A source close to Gest said: "He is a big fan of 'CBB' producer and MD of Initial (which is part of Endemol) Nick Samwell-Smith
and would relish the chance to work with him. Gest has followed Samwell-Smith's career and is very impressed with the shows he created and produced for the BBC and ITV over the last 10 years. He really respects how Channel 5 has brought 'Big Brother' back to the top of the reality TV genre and loves the job Emma Willis is doing as host."
Gest is right in the middle of preparations for his tour which sees him host an evening with an array of soul legends.
The performers include legendary Righteous Brother Bill Medley - who is on his first ever UK tour and whose British chart toppers include 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling', '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life' and 'Unchained Melody' - Three Degrees former lead singer Sheila Ferguson, 'Let's Hear It For The Boy' songstress Deniece Williams, Atlantic Starr's lead singer Barbara Weathers, 'Me and Mrs Jones' Philadelphia legend Billy Paul, 'Band of Gold' hitmaker Freda Payne, 'Shake You Down' singer Gregory Abbott and The Tymes.
However, Gest is very keen to go into the 'CBB' house and is being urged to do so by his celebrity friends Kym Marsh and Kerry Katona.
A source close to Gest said: "He's interested in the offer and knows he would be a popular with housemates and viewers. His close friend Kym really wants him to do it and Kerry - another good pal of Gest's - thinks he could be crowned the winner of the show."
The producer won a legion of British fans when he appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' in 2006 with his quirky antics and hilarious stories about his off-the-wall relatives and tales of his friendships with Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.
He's wanted by 'CBB' bosses to be part of the next season's UK versus US theme.
Names already confirmed include former model Janice Dickinson and Teen Mom star turned porn actress Farrah Abraham.
The source added: "David may be the only one who could control
Janice Dickinson's hair triggered temper and foul mouthed outbursts. Just as he did with his fellow campmates in the jungle, Gest can defuse arguments with his quirky sense of humour and calm nature."
Tour could keep David Gest off Celebrity Big Brother
David Gest's rumoured appearance on 'Celebrity Big Brother' could be derailed by his new tour of the UK.
The TV personality and music producer has, according to reports, been offered a six-figure sum of more than £250,000 to enter the house this summer.
Although he is seriously tempted to go in and entertain viewers he is currently working on the 'David Gest (I've Had The Time Of My Life Tour!' which begins at the 2,500-seat Newcastle Town Hall on Thursday 24 September 2015 and will go on through to the middle of October playing at Manchester, Liverpool, London,
Nottingham and many more locations and the Channel 5 reality show kicks off in the middle of preparations for the live extravaganza.
A source close to Gest said: "He is a big fan of 'CBB' producer and MD of Initial (which is part of Endemol) Nick Samwell-Smith
and would relish the chance to work with him. Gest has followed Samwell-Smith's career and is very impressed with the shows he created and produced for the BBC and ITV over the last 10 years. He really respects how Channel 5 has brought 'Big Brother' back to the top of the reality TV genre and loves the job Emma Willis is doing as host."
Gest is right in the middle of preparations for his tour which sees him host an evening with an array of soul legends.
The performers include legendary Righteous Brother Bill Medley - who is on his first ever UK tour and whose British chart toppers include 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling', '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life' and 'Unchained Melody' - Three Degrees former lead singer Sheila Ferguson, 'Let's Hear It For The Boy' songstress Deniece Williams, Atlantic Starr's lead singer Barbara Weathers, 'Me and Mrs Jones' Philadelphia legend Billy Paul, 'Band of Gold' hitmaker Freda Payne, 'Shake You Down' singer Gregory Abbott and The Tymes.
However, Gest is very keen to go into the 'CBB' house and is being urged to do so by his celebrity friends Kym Marsh and Kerry Katona.
A source close to Gest said: "He's interested in the offer and knows he would be a popular with housemates and viewers. His close friend Kym really wants him to do it and Kerry - another good pal of Gest's - thinks he could be crowned the winner of the show."
The producer won a legion of British fans when he appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' in 2006 with his quirky antics and hilarious stories about his off-the-wall relatives and tales of his friendships with Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.
He's wanted by 'CBB' bosses to be part of the next season's UK versus US theme.
Names already confirmed include former model Janice Dickinson and Teen Mom star turned porn actress Farrah Abraham.
The source added: "David may be the only one who could control
Janice Dickinson's hair triggered temper and foul mouthed outbursts. Just as he did with his fellow campmates in the jungle, Gest can defuse arguments with his quirky sense of humour and calm nature."
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Nikki Grahame has hinted she will join the latest series of 'Big Brother'.
The 33-year-old star - who previously entered the house twice during 'Big Brother' series seven in 2007 and again in 2010 for 'Ultimate Big Brother' - is reportedly set to star on the reality show once again and join current contestants on 'Big Brother Timebomb' which kicked off last night (12.05.15).
During an interview with Five News, the TV personality failed to deny her involvement in the show but added she would also like to appear on 'I'm A Celeb... Get Me Out of Here!'.
She said: "I don't want to spoil any surprises.
"Umm I'm not going in tonight but I would quite fancy doing 'I'm A Celeb...' before I go back in the house."
The model - who was known for her emotional outbursts during on the series - also opened up about her time on the show and insists she has now "mellowed" out.
She said: "I was a real crazy character, wasn't I? But that was like ten years ago. I had a lot of nervous energy, I've mellowed.
"It's more frustration than anything else. You have no control over anything in that house and it's really frustrating when 'Big Brother' is controlling everything.
"The only way you can speak to them is to go in the Diary Room but by the time you've got in the Diary Room, because they don't just let you in. You have to press the bottom and you can be standing there for half an hour."
However, Nikki has no regrets and labelled appearing on the Channel 5 show as the "best thing in [her] life".
She said: "It just feels crazy to look back. I have just had the best time, the best experience. I know it sounds like a cliché but it really was the best thing in my life."
Nikki Grahame hints at Big Brother entrance
Nikki Grahame has hinted she will join the latest series of 'Big Brother'.
The 33-year-old star - who previously entered the house twice during 'Big Brother' series seven in 2007 and again in 2010 for 'Ultimate Big Brother' - is reportedly set to star on the reality show once again and join current contestants on 'Big Brother Timebomb' which kicked off last night (12.05.15).
During an interview with Five News, the TV personality failed to deny her involvement in the show but added she would also like to appear on 'I'm A Celeb... Get Me Out of Here!'.
She said: "I don't want to spoil any surprises.
"Umm I'm not going in tonight but I would quite fancy doing 'I'm A Celeb...' before I go back in the house."
The model - who was known for her emotional outbursts during on the series - also opened up about her time on the show and insists she has now "mellowed" out.
She said: "I was a real crazy character, wasn't I? But that was like ten years ago. I had a lot of nervous energy, I've mellowed.
"It's more frustration than anything else. You have no control over anything in that house and it's really frustrating when 'Big Brother' is controlling everything.
"The only way you can speak to them is to go in the Diary Room but by the time you've got in the Diary Room, because they don't just let you in. You have to press the bottom and you can be standing there for half an hour."
However, Nikki has no regrets and labelled appearing on the Channel 5 show as the "best thing in [her] life".
She said: "It just feels crazy to look back. I have just had the best time, the best experience. I know it sounds like a cliché but it really was the best thing in my life."
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Dan Osborne would be a "lucky man" to marry Jacqueline Jossa.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star - who has three-month-old daughter, Ella, with the 'EastEnders' actress - thinks proposing to the mother of his child is the "least" she deserves.
He said: "I know she wants to be Mrs Osborne. It's the least she deserves and I'd be a lucky man to marry her. We'll see what happens! Watch this space!"
The TV couple appear to have put their recent relationship troubles behind them after Dan, 23 - who also has 17-month-old Teddy with his ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin - was recorded on tape telling Megan that having a baby with Jacqueline was a "mistake".
Dan has since apologised for his comments and insists the pair are moving on with their relationship.
He told Now magazine: "I feared I was losing Jacqueline because I knew I was doing wrong. I shouldn't have been staying at my ex's house [while with Jacqueline], but I was only there for Teddy because I wanted to see him every day. It was selfish, but I did it to see my son. Jacqueline knows that, too. When she sees me and Teddy together, she loves it. She knew I was going through a hard time, but she knew eventually we'd be together."
Dan Osborne wants to marry Jacqueline Jossa
Dan Osborne would be a "lucky man" to marry Jacqueline Jossa.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star - who has three-month-old daughter, Ella, with the 'EastEnders' actress - thinks proposing to the mother of his child is the "least" she deserves.
He said: "I know she wants to be Mrs Osborne. It's the least she deserves and I'd be a lucky man to marry her. We'll see what happens! Watch this space!"
The TV couple appear to have put their recent relationship troubles behind them after Dan, 23 - who also has 17-month-old Teddy with his ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin - was recorded on tape telling Megan that having a baby with Jacqueline was a "mistake".
Dan has since apologised for his comments and insists the pair are moving on with their relationship.
He told Now magazine: "I feared I was losing Jacqueline because I knew I was doing wrong. I shouldn't have been staying at my ex's house [while with Jacqueline], but I was only there for Teddy because I wanted to see him every day. It was selfish, but I did it to see my son. Jacqueline knows that, too. When she sees me and Teddy together, she loves it. She knew I was going through a hard time, but she knew eventually we'd be together."
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Katie Price and Katie Hopkins have slammed the latest 'Big Brother' housemates.
Former glamour model and 'Celebrity Big Brother' winner Katie Price branded contestant Adjoa Mensah a "sl*t" after watching her enter the house when the series kicked off on Channel 5 last night (12.05.15).
The glamour model dissed the controversial Adjoa after she walked out having admitted she's "obsessed" with women's boobs and would feel "frustrated" if she couldn't have sex.
Speaking to Eamon Holmes and former contestant Helen Wood on the Rylan Clark fronted spin-off show 'Big Brother's Bit On The Side', Katie, 36, said: "Can't stand the girl, sl*t."
And the brunette beauty wasn't the only one to attack the hopeful as 'Celebrity Big Brother' runner-up Katie Hopkins - who starred on the same series as Katie Price earlier this year - was quick to voice her own opinion.
The 40-year-old star wrote on Twitter: "Adjoa. Less of a camel toe. More the full caravan. Adjoa is no joka. But could well be a hooka. #BBUK"
She added: "See you later Adjoa #BBUK"
The former 'Apprentice' star also wasn't happy about the amount of northern contestants entering the house.
She tweeted: "Did the #BBUK recruitment team get stuck in Manchester? Train strike? Planes grounded? Too many Mancs #bbuk"
However, there was one person Katie did seem to have a soft spot for and is already backing Jack 'Pieface' McDermott to win the competition.
She wrote: "Nice work #BBUK Pie face is staying in long enough to win over the nation. Wise. #BBUK"
Following the show she added: "Thanks for following tonight. Nighty nighty, sleepy tightly. Pie face to win #BBUK (sic)."
Katie Price and Katie Hopkins slam Big Brother stars
Katie Price and Katie Hopkins have slammed the latest 'Big Brother' housemates.
Former glamour model and 'Celebrity Big Brother' winner Katie Price branded contestant Adjoa Mensah a "sl*t" after watching her enter the house when the series kicked off on Channel 5 last night (12.05.15).
The glamour model dissed the controversial Adjoa after she walked out having admitted she's "obsessed" with women's boobs and would feel "frustrated" if she couldn't have sex.
Speaking to Eamon Holmes and former contestant Helen Wood on the Rylan Clark fronted spin-off show 'Big Brother's Bit On The Side', Katie, 36, said: "Can't stand the girl, sl*t."
And the brunette beauty wasn't the only one to attack the hopeful as 'Celebrity Big Brother' runner-up Katie Hopkins - who starred on the same series as Katie Price earlier this year - was quick to voice her own opinion.
The 40-year-old star wrote on Twitter: "Adjoa. Less of a camel toe. More the full caravan. Adjoa is no joka. But could well be a hooka. #BBUK"
She added: "See you later Adjoa #BBUK"
The former 'Apprentice' star also wasn't happy about the amount of northern contestants entering the house.
She tweeted: "Did the #BBUK recruitment team get stuck in Manchester? Train strike? Planes grounded? Too many Mancs #bbuk"
However, there was one person Katie did seem to have a soft spot for and is already backing Jack 'Pieface' McDermott to win the competition.
She wrote: "Nice work #BBUK Pie face is staying in long enough to win over the nation. Wise. #BBUK"
Following the show she added: "Thanks for following tonight. Nighty nighty, sleepy tightly. Pie face to win #BBUK (sic)."
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Michael Parr thinks he has a "good chance" of winning Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.
The 'Emmerdale' actor - who plays Ross Barton on the ITV show - is up for the coveted prize alongside 'Coronation Street's' Simon Gregson and David Neilson as well as Adam Woodyatt and Danny Dyer from 'EastEnders'.
He hopes that the two soaps' fans will be divided with their nominations, leaving all the Dales' viewers to back him and land him the award.
He said: "There's a one in five chance of me winning it. But I feel like I've got a good chance.
"There's two from 'EastEnders' and two from 'Coronation Street' and only me from here and unfortunately no one from 'Hollyoaks'.
"I'm trying to look at it mathematically thinking there's two from 'EastEnders' so their votes might get divided and the 'Coronation Street' votes might get divided so hopefully if you're an 'Emmerdale' fan you will all vote for me. Fingers crossed. Maybe I've over-analysing it."
Even if he doesn't win, Michael - who was up for Best Newcomer last year - is honoured to be nominated alongside so many acting veterans.
Speaking to Mirror Online, he said: "I kind feel that I've graduated a little bit. Last year it was all about being the best newcomer.
"Especially with who else is nominated, they are all characters who have been established for years for way over 10 years, apart from Danny Dyer but he's had a successful career in film before that, so I feel like I'm playing with the big boys now."
The 2015 British Soap Awards take place on May 16.
Michael Parr confident about Soap Award chances
Michael Parr thinks he has a "good chance" of winning Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.
The 'Emmerdale' actor - who plays Ross Barton on the ITV show - is up for the coveted prize alongside 'Coronation Street's' Simon Gregson and David Neilson as well as Adam Woodyatt and Danny Dyer from 'EastEnders'.
He hopes that the two soaps' fans will be divided with their nominations, leaving all the Dales' viewers to back him and land him the award.
He said: "There's a one in five chance of me winning it. But I feel like I've got a good chance.
"There's two from 'EastEnders' and two from 'Coronation Street' and only me from here and unfortunately no one from 'Hollyoaks'.
"I'm trying to look at it mathematically thinking there's two from 'EastEnders' so their votes might get divided and the 'Coronation Street' votes might get divided so hopefully if you're an 'Emmerdale' fan you will all vote for me. Fingers crossed. Maybe I've over-analysing it."
Even if he doesn't win, Michael - who was up for Best Newcomer last year - is honoured to be nominated alongside so many acting veterans.
Speaking to Mirror Online, he said: "I kind feel that I've graduated a little bit. Last year it was all about being the best newcomer.
"Especially with who else is nominated, they are all characters who have been established for years for way over 10 years, apart from Danny Dyer but he's had a successful career in film before that, so I feel like I'm playing with the big boys now."
The 2015 British Soap Awards take place on May 16.