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Nicole Scherzinger wants to go on 'The Undateables'.
The 36-year-old singer is a huge fan of the Channel 4 show - which follows people with disabilities or learning difficulties as they go on dates - and would love to make a guest appearance.
She said: "I don't have a TV but I watched 'The Undateables' with my assistant recently and I was hooked.
"I love that show so much - I want to go on it."
The former 'The X Factor' judge - who recently split from her on-off boyfriend and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton - also enjoys "goofy" British comedy.
She added: "I've also been told to watch 'The Inbetweeners' movies. I've heard about those. Goofy English boys? Hilarious."
Meanwhile, the 'Poison' hitmaker admits she has a number of dream musical collaborations she wants to see realised.
She told Now magazine: "Mark Ronson and his wife came to see me in 'Cats'. It would be amazing to work with him.
"I'd love to work with Bruno Mars and Sia too. And of course, Sam Smith. I was his first fan and now the rest of the world knows so I have to share him."
Nicole Scherzinger wants to go on The Undateables
Nicole Scherzinger wants to go on 'The Undateables'.
The 36-year-old singer is a huge fan of the Channel 4 show - which follows people with disabilities or learning difficulties as they go on dates - and would love to make a guest appearance.
She said: "I don't have a TV but I watched 'The Undateables' with my assistant recently and I was hooked.
"I love that show so much - I want to go on it."
The former 'The X Factor' judge - who recently split from her on-off boyfriend and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton - also enjoys "goofy" British comedy.
She added: "I've also been told to watch 'The Inbetweeners' movies. I've heard about those. Goofy English boys? Hilarious."
Meanwhile, the 'Poison' hitmaker admits she has a number of dream musical collaborations she wants to see realised.
She told Now magazine: "Mark Ronson and his wife came to see me in 'Cats'. It would be amazing to work with him.
"I'd love to work with Bruno Mars and Sia too. And of course, Sam Smith. I was his first fan and now the rest of the world knows so I have to share him."
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Ricky Wilson has split from his girlfriend.
The 'Voice' judge has revealed he ended his relationship with TV producer Lesley Williams, 37, after five years last year after they struggled to adjust to his new-found fame on the BBC One singing contest.
He shared: "I took the risk of putting myself out there and I knew it was going to change me.
"I feel quite uncomfortable that I dragged someone else in who didn't want that. It's a huge part of my life and I find it tricky that I can't have it both ways."
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman underwent an impressive makeover, losing weight and overhauling his grungy image before joining the panel of judges last year but it now appears his growing popularity has cost him his relationship.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Ricky always wanted to keep Lesley out of the limelight and hates the idea that people will be talking about their break-up."
Meanwhile, the 36-year-old rocker has been flirting up a storm with new judge Rita Ora, 24, despite the fact she's dating designer Tommy Hilfiger's son Ricky Hill.
The source added: "He's single and although Rita is in a relationship, the flirting will not stop."
Ricky Wilson splits from his girlfriend
Ricky Wilson has split from his girlfriend.
The 'Voice' judge has revealed he ended his relationship with TV producer Lesley Williams, 37, after five years last year after they struggled to adjust to his new-found fame on the BBC One singing contest.
He shared: "I took the risk of putting myself out there and I knew it was going to change me.
"I feel quite uncomfortable that I dragged someone else in who didn't want that. It's a huge part of my life and I find it tricky that I can't have it both ways."
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman underwent an impressive makeover, losing weight and overhauling his grungy image before joining the panel of judges last year but it now appears his growing popularity has cost him his relationship.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Ricky always wanted to keep Lesley out of the limelight and hates the idea that people will be talking about their break-up."
Meanwhile, the 36-year-old rocker has been flirting up a storm with new judge Rita Ora, 24, despite the fact she's dating designer Tommy Hilfiger's son Ricky Hill.
The source added: "He's single and although Rita is in a relationship, the flirting will not stop."
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'Coronation Street' will say farewell to the late Anne Kirkbride's character Deirdre Barlow on-screen later this year.
The ITV soap's executive producer Kieran Roberts has revealed they are working on a tribute to the actress - who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year - which will explain her character Deirdre's departure from the show.
He shared: "She was a wonderful woman, a wonderful actress. We all miss her terribly.
"At the moment, we're respecting her memory. We're talking to her family and respecting the family's wishes, but what I can tell fans of the show is that we will be saying farewell to the character on screen later this year."
Although Deirdre's exact exit storyline is yet to be decided on, 'Corrie' bosses are keen to ensure Anne's family have had long enough to grieve before explaining her departure from the soap, in which she starred for over 40 years.
He added: "The exact plans are not yet finalised but that will certainly happen. It's important that, in the real world, the family are able to say farewell to the woman. We absolutely support and respect all of that.
"Later in the year, we will make sure that 'Coronation Street' is able to say a farewell to Deirdre."
Coronation Street to say farewell to Deirdre Barlow
'Coronation Street' will say farewell to the late Anne Kirkbride's character Deirdre Barlow on-screen later this year.
The ITV soap's executive producer Kieran Roberts has revealed they are working on a tribute to the actress - who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year - which will explain her character Deirdre's departure from the show.
He shared: "She was a wonderful woman, a wonderful actress. We all miss her terribly.
"At the moment, we're respecting her memory. We're talking to her family and respecting the family's wishes, but what I can tell fans of the show is that we will be saying farewell to the character on screen later this year."
Although Deirdre's exact exit storyline is yet to be decided on, 'Corrie' bosses are keen to ensure Anne's family have had long enough to grieve before explaining her departure from the soap, in which she starred for over 40 years.
He added: "The exact plans are not yet finalised but that will certainly happen. It's important that, in the real world, the family are able to say farewell to the woman. We absolutely support and respect all of that.
"Later in the year, we will make sure that 'Coronation Street' is able to say a farewell to Deirdre."
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Billie Faiers is considering hiring a white witch to ensure she has good weather on her wedding day.
The 'Only Way is Essex' star and fiancé Greg Shepherd are planning their wedding for September 2016 but she is already worried about rain ruining her big day so is thinking of taking drastic action.
She said: "The weather is what's stressing me out. Bad weather would ruin it for me.
"Someone was telling me about this person you can get who does a spell, like a weather witch."
The couple - who have eight-month-old daughter Nelly together - haven't set a wedding date yet and are still unsure of the kind of celebration they want.
Billie said: "I said to Greg the other day that we really need to get started.
"We're planning on doing it in September 2016 but we just haven't had a chance.
"When we got engaged, all my energy was channelled into the baby.
"We started looking at venues, but when we realised how many guests we're having, it's hard to find a place that big.
"Then we thought about going abroad to cut down on numbers and just having family and close friends.
"Now we're back at the idea of a big, white wedding."
As well as getting married next year, Billie is also keen to have another child.
She told Now magazine: "I do want Nelly and the new baby to be close in age, so maybe next year.
"Sam [Faiers] and I are only 11 months apart.
"Having another baby would be amazing. I get excited just thinking about it."
Billie Faiers to hire a white witch?
Billie Faiers is considering hiring a white witch to ensure she has good weather on her wedding day.
The 'Only Way is Essex' star and fiancé Greg Shepherd are planning their wedding for September 2016 but she is already worried about rain ruining her big day so is thinking of taking drastic action.
She said: "The weather is what's stressing me out. Bad weather would ruin it for me.
"Someone was telling me about this person you can get who does a spell, like a weather witch."
The couple - who have eight-month-old daughter Nelly together - haven't set a wedding date yet and are still unsure of the kind of celebration they want.
Billie said: "I said to Greg the other day that we really need to get started.
"We're planning on doing it in September 2016 but we just haven't had a chance.
"When we got engaged, all my energy was channelled into the baby.
"We started looking at venues, but when we realised how many guests we're having, it's hard to find a place that big.
"Then we thought about going abroad to cut down on numbers and just having family and close friends.
"Now we're back at the idea of a big, white wedding."
As well as getting married next year, Billie is also keen to have another child.
She told Now magazine: "I do want Nelly and the new baby to be close in age, so maybe next year.
"Sam [Faiers] and I are only 11 months apart.
"Having another baby would be amazing. I get excited just thinking about it."
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Ferne McCann is "heartbroken" over her split from Charlie Sims.
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star took to his Twitter account yesterday (12.03.15) to announce he is quitting the ITVBe show and also appeared to end his relationship with his girlfriend of five years, leaving Ferne devastated.
A source shared: "Ferne is heartbroken that Charlie has taken to Twitter but it's all very raw so who knows what will happen. Hopefully he will realise he can't dictate her career, it feels unfair to suddenly and from nowhere put her in this position.
"She's hoping he'll realise this and they'll make it up but right now Ferne is unsure what to do and is just very upset."
Charlie's outburst came after months of arguments between Ferne and his older sister Chloe Sims, who also stars in TOWIE, and he's said to have forced his girlfriend to choose between him and the show.
The insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Unfortunately Charlie has given Ferne an ultimatum - it's him or the show. This came as a huge shock to Ferne who is really upset that he would put her in such a position.
"She loves being part of TOWIE and is an important character who is great for the show.
"The reality is that Charlie has never wanted to live his life on camera. Ferne has promised to support him either way and just wants him to do the same for her.
"She has been proactively encouraging him to make amends with Chloe and his family but the fact everyone wrongly thinks she is to blame for Charlie and Chloe falling out has put a strain on their relationship."
The messages posted on Twitter by Charlie, 23 - who took a break from the show last year after struggling to cope with the drama between his sister and girlfriend - suggested Ferne had chosen TOWIE over him.
He wrote: I wish @Chloe_Sims and @fernemccann the best with their lives. But always live knowing you chose the show... (sic)."
Ferne McCann ‘heartbroken’ over split from Charlie Sims
Ferne McCann is "heartbroken" over her split from Charlie Sims.
The 'Only Way Is Essex' star took to his Twitter account yesterday (12.03.15) to announce he is quitting the ITVBe show and also appeared to end his relationship with his girlfriend of five years, leaving Ferne devastated.
A source shared: "Ferne is heartbroken that Charlie has taken to Twitter but it's all very raw so who knows what will happen. Hopefully he will realise he can't dictate her career, it feels unfair to suddenly and from nowhere put her in this position.
"She's hoping he'll realise this and they'll make it up but right now Ferne is unsure what to do and is just very upset."
Charlie's outburst came after months of arguments between Ferne and his older sister Chloe Sims, who also stars in TOWIE, and he's said to have forced his girlfriend to choose between him and the show.
The insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Unfortunately Charlie has given Ferne an ultimatum - it's him or the show. This came as a huge shock to Ferne who is really upset that he would put her in such a position.
"She loves being part of TOWIE and is an important character who is great for the show.
"The reality is that Charlie has never wanted to live his life on camera. Ferne has promised to support him either way and just wants him to do the same for her.
"She has been proactively encouraging him to make amends with Chloe and his family but the fact everyone wrongly thinks she is to blame for Charlie and Chloe falling out has put a strain on their relationship."
The messages posted on Twitter by Charlie, 23 - who took a break from the show last year after struggling to cope with the drama between his sister and girlfriend - suggested Ferne had chosen TOWIE over him.
He wrote: I wish @Chloe_Sims and @fernemccann the best with their lives. But always live knowing you chose the show... (sic)."
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'Emmerdale' star Gemma Atkinson is entering the Electric Run race.
The 30-year-old actress - who made her debut as Carly Hope in the soap this week - will join 15,000 other participants for the event on May 2.
Those taking part must run or dance their way around a 5km course through six "lands of light", where huge structures including a power station and a giant octopus pulse and flash in time with the music.
The Electric Run began in America but is now a global event which will take place in 16 countries and runners will be participating in five British cities - Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and London.
Earlier this week, Gemma revealed she is a massive fan of the gym because she feels "good" after she works out.
If she ever has a day when she wants to eliminate exercise, her boyfriend Olly Foster, who is a personal trainer, makes sure she sticks to her routine.
She said: "My guy is my trainer, so I have no excuse!" Working out is more for mental benefits for me, it makes me feel good. If you've got a day in the studio, you need to eat well and get a workout in in the morning to get you through. Weekends you can treat yourself though, life's too short not to eat cake."
For more information about how to join Gemma on the Electric Run, please head to www.electricrun.co.uk
Gemma Atkinson signs up for Electric Run
'Emmerdale' star Gemma Atkinson is entering the Electric Run race.
The 30-year-old actress - who made her debut as Carly Hope in the soap this week - will join 15,000 other participants for the event on May 2.
Those taking part must run or dance their way around a 5km course through six "lands of light", where huge structures including a power station and a giant octopus pulse and flash in time with the music.
The Electric Run began in America but is now a global event which will take place in 16 countries and runners will be participating in five British cities - Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and London.
Earlier this week, Gemma revealed she is a massive fan of the gym because she feels "good" after she works out.
If she ever has a day when she wants to eliminate exercise, her boyfriend Olly Foster, who is a personal trainer, makes sure she sticks to her routine.
She said: "My guy is my trainer, so I have no excuse!" Working out is more for mental benefits for me, it makes me feel good. If you've got a day in the studio, you need to eat well and get a workout in in the morning to get you through. Weekends you can treat yourself though, life's too short not to eat cake."
For more information about how to join Gemma on the Electric Run, please head to www.electricrun.co.uk
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Katie Price would "love" to go on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 36-year-old star has addressed rumours she's set to compete on the BBC One celebrity dance contest later this year by confessing she'd be more than happy to appear on the show.
Asked whether she's been approached to take part, she told ITV's 'This Morning': "Do you know what? I'd love to do the show - but they've never asked! So I'll stir the pot up and say, 'If it's true, give us a call!' "
Katie - who has previously appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' - was first linked to 'Strictly' earlier this year when she was crowned champion of the latest series of 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
A source said at the time: "Kate's back to her reality TV best so she is bound to capitalise on her newly-found form."
The former glamour model - who has children Harvey, 12, Junior, nine, and Princess, seven, from previous relationships as well as son 19-month-old Jett and seven-month-old daughter Bunny with husband Kieran Hayler - saw her odds slashed on being chosen for the ballroom dance show immediately after she left the reality show house.
The source added: "She made a big deal of being herself in the 'CBB' house and came across as a very normal mum."
"So I expect 'Strictly' will be a favourite, as it would allow her to continue in that vain."
Katie Price would ‘love’ to do Strictly Come Dancing
Katie Price would "love" to go on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 36-year-old star has addressed rumours she's set to compete on the BBC One celebrity dance contest later this year by confessing she'd be more than happy to appear on the show.
Asked whether she's been approached to take part, she told ITV's 'This Morning': "Do you know what? I'd love to do the show - but they've never asked! So I'll stir the pot up and say, 'If it's true, give us a call!' "
Katie - who has previously appeared on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' - was first linked to 'Strictly' earlier this year when she was crowned champion of the latest series of 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
A source said at the time: "Kate's back to her reality TV best so she is bound to capitalise on her newly-found form."
The former glamour model - who has children Harvey, 12, Junior, nine, and Princess, seven, from previous relationships as well as son 19-month-old Jett and seven-month-old daughter Bunny with husband Kieran Hayler - saw her odds slashed on being chosen for the ballroom dance show immediately after she left the reality show house.
The source added: "She made a big deal of being herself in the 'CBB' house and came across as a very normal mum."
"So I expect 'Strictly' will be a favourite, as it would allow her to continue in that vain."
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'Coronation Street' actress Beverley Callard would "love it" if her daughter were to star in a rival soap.
Rebecca Callard has revealed her mother, who plays Liz McDonald in the ITV soap, is a huge fan of rival dramas such as 'EastEnders' and 'Emmerdale' so would have no issue with her working on them.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "My mum loves 'EastEnders', absolutely loves it. In fact my mum watches 'Emmerdale' and she watches 'EastEnders' and I think she watches 'Holby' [Holby City] as well, religiously. So I think, I mean she absolutely loves it, so I think she'd love it [if I were in 'EastEnders']."
However, the 39-year-old actress admits that despite living in London, she's not great at putting on an east London accent and claims Beverley, 57, would rather she worked alongside her on Manchester-based soap 'Coronation Street'.
Rebecca - who is set to star alongside former soap stars Jo Joyner and Michelle Keegan in 'Ordinary Lies' - explained: "She'd probably like me to be in Corrie because she'd like me to live up north so she could see more of me but my cockney accent isn't particularly great [anyway]."
And although Rebecca would be more than happy to work with her mum, she doesn't think it would be possible as she's appeared in 'Corrie' in the past.
She added: "It would be fun to work with her but I don't think I could go back now because I've been in it ... Unless she [my character] turns up again but I think she ran her course really."
'Ordinary Lies' is on BBC One on Tuesday March 17 at 9pm.
Beverley Callard would ‘love’ daughter to be on rival soap
'Coronation Street' actress Beverley Callard would "love it" if her daughter were to star in a rival soap.
Rebecca Callard has revealed her mother, who plays Liz McDonald in the ITV soap, is a huge fan of rival dramas such as 'EastEnders' and 'Emmerdale' so would have no issue with her working on them.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "My mum loves 'EastEnders', absolutely loves it. In fact my mum watches 'Emmerdale' and she watches 'EastEnders' and I think she watches 'Holby' [Holby City] as well, religiously. So I think, I mean she absolutely loves it, so I think she'd love it [if I were in 'EastEnders']."
However, the 39-year-old actress admits that despite living in London, she's not great at putting on an east London accent and claims Beverley, 57, would rather she worked alongside her on Manchester-based soap 'Coronation Street'.
Rebecca - who is set to star alongside former soap stars Jo Joyner and Michelle Keegan in 'Ordinary Lies' - explained: "She'd probably like me to be in Corrie because she'd like me to live up north so she could see more of me but my cockney accent isn't particularly great [anyway]."
And although Rebecca would be more than happy to work with her mum, she doesn't think it would be possible as she's appeared in 'Corrie' in the past.
She added: "It would be fun to work with her but I don't think I could go back now because I've been in it ... Unless she [my character] turns up again but I think she ran her course really."
'Ordinary Lies' is on BBC One on Tuesday March 17 at 9pm.
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'Mr Selfridge' is to return for a fourth series.
Ten new episodes of the period drama - which stars Emmy award-winning actor Jeremy Piven as the colourful but deeply troubled Harry Selfridge - have been commissioned by ITV.
ITV's director of drama Steve November said: "We're delighted to commission a fourth series of 'Mr Selfridge'. It's so pleasing to see the audience take the characters and storylines into their hearts. We're looking forward to seeing Jeremy reprise his role as the visionary yet deeply troubled Harry alongside simply stunning production values."
Former 'Coronation Street' actress Katherine Kelly is also set to return as the alluring socialite Lady Mae Loxley while regular cast members including Tom Goodman-Hill, Ron Cook, Amanda Abbington, Amy Beth Hayes, Trystan Gravelle, Sacha Parkinson and Samuel Rest will continue to feature in the next instalment.
The new series will also see the introduction of a major new character played by 'Line of Duty' actress Sacha Dhawan, with guest roles lined up for newcomers Lottie Tolhurst and Mimi Ndiweni.
The fourth series of the drama - which is inspired by the turbulent life of charismatic American retail entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge - focuses on his dramatic fall as he loses hold of the empire and social status he worked so hard to create.
Kate Lewis, executive producer for ITV Studios, added: "We're delighted to be embarking on production of the fourth series of 'Mr Selfridge' and thrilled to be welcoming back Katherine Kelly along with introducing some talented new faces. This series marks a dramatic turn in fortunes for Harry as he loses grip on his empire. It's a bit of a game changer for all the characters in the series."
Mr Selfridge to return for fourth series
'Mr Selfridge' is to return for a fourth series.
Ten new episodes of the period drama - which stars Emmy award-winning actor Jeremy Piven as the colourful but deeply troubled Harry Selfridge - have been commissioned by ITV.
ITV's director of drama Steve November said: "We're delighted to commission a fourth series of 'Mr Selfridge'. It's so pleasing to see the audience take the characters and storylines into their hearts. We're looking forward to seeing Jeremy reprise his role as the visionary yet deeply troubled Harry alongside simply stunning production values."
Former 'Coronation Street' actress Katherine Kelly is also set to return as the alluring socialite Lady Mae Loxley while regular cast members including Tom Goodman-Hill, Ron Cook, Amanda Abbington, Amy Beth Hayes, Trystan Gravelle, Sacha Parkinson and Samuel Rest will continue to feature in the next instalment.
The new series will also see the introduction of a major new character played by 'Line of Duty' actress Sacha Dhawan, with guest roles lined up for newcomers Lottie Tolhurst and Mimi Ndiweni.
The fourth series of the drama - which is inspired by the turbulent life of charismatic American retail entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge - focuses on his dramatic fall as he loses hold of the empire and social status he worked so hard to create.
Kate Lewis, executive producer for ITV Studios, added: "We're delighted to be embarking on production of the fourth series of 'Mr Selfridge' and thrilled to be welcoming back Katherine Kelly along with introducing some talented new faces. This series marks a dramatic turn in fortunes for Harry as he loses grip on his empire. It's a bit of a game changer for all the characters in the series."