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Katie Hopkins has branded Nadia Sawalha a "bully" and accused her of being arrogant in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
The outspoken newspaper columnist clashed with Nadia throughout their time on the reality TV show and Katie claims they didn't just clash because Nadia was friends with her nemesis Perez Hilton but also because Nadia couldn't live with someone with different opinions to her her.
During an appearance on 'Loose Women' - on which Nadia is a panellist - Katie said: "I think one of your other Loose Women Nadia did a pretty good job of being a bully in the house. I would also like to say I heard her say, 'The only reason I'll be kicked out of this house is because people love me so much they want to save me.' I think actually there's another side to that and Nadia was kicked out of the house because she did a very bad thing in supporting Perez and she also wasn't prepared to have another individual in the house that she disagreed with. I didn't vote for Nadia to be evicted from the house but she voted for me every time. I think I'm quite open-minded, we all have different opinions and that's OK."
Katie, 39, also claimed she was told by the 'CBB' producers after the series ended last week that she was the only housemate not to complain during her time in the house and was the only contestant not to request to see a doctor or the resident psychiatrist.
The former 'Apprentice' candidate said: "One of things the producers said to me afterwards was that I was the only candidate that didn't complain, didn't ask to see a doctor ever, didn't need to see the psychiatrist ever, and didn't complain about the way I was being treated. Quite frankly I think the people in there have an easy time of it and should zip it."
Katie - who finished as runner-up to Katie Price - also revealed she went into the house for the money after being made a very generous offer by Channel 5.
She said: "I've been asked for quite a long time ... there only becomes a certain amount of time where you can keep saying no, when you recognise people are working very hard out there working 13-hour night shifts to earn £28,000 to £34,000 a year and you're being offered a lot of money to essentially go in a house and sit on your bottom."
Katie Hopkins: Nadia Sawalha was a bully
Katie Hopkins has branded Nadia Sawalha a "bully" and accused her of being arrogant in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
The outspoken newspaper columnist clashed with Nadia throughout their time on the reality TV show and Katie claims they didn't just clash because Nadia was friends with her nemesis Perez Hilton but also because Nadia couldn't live with someone with different opinions to her her.
During an appearance on 'Loose Women' - on which Nadia is a panellist - Katie said: "I think one of your other Loose Women Nadia did a pretty good job of being a bully in the house. I would also like to say I heard her say, 'The only reason I'll be kicked out of this house is because people love me so much they want to save me.' I think actually there's another side to that and Nadia was kicked out of the house because she did a very bad thing in supporting Perez and she also wasn't prepared to have another individual in the house that she disagreed with. I didn't vote for Nadia to be evicted from the house but she voted for me every time. I think I'm quite open-minded, we all have different opinions and that's OK."
Katie, 39, also claimed she was told by the 'CBB' producers after the series ended last week that she was the only housemate not to complain during her time in the house and was the only contestant not to request to see a doctor or the resident psychiatrist.
The former 'Apprentice' candidate said: "One of things the producers said to me afterwards was that I was the only candidate that didn't complain, didn't ask to see a doctor ever, didn't need to see the psychiatrist ever, and didn't complain about the way I was being treated. Quite frankly I think the people in there have an easy time of it and should zip it."
Katie - who finished as runner-up to Katie Price - also revealed she went into the house for the money after being made a very generous offer by Channel 5.
She said: "I've been asked for quite a long time ... there only becomes a certain amount of time where you can keep saying no, when you recognise people are working very hard out there working 13-hour night shifts to earn £28,000 to £34,000 a year and you're being offered a lot of money to essentially go in a house and sit on your bottom."
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JB Gill has been eliminated from 'The Jump'.
The former JLS star was booted off of the Channel 4 show after losing in a second jump-off to Louise Thompson in last night's (08.02.15) semi-final.
Tweeting after his exit, he said he was "gutted" to have left and wished his previous competitors good luck in the final.
He wrote: "Gutted I didn't jump further!!could have gone all the way!done myself proud though and have all I could.enjoyed myself on @TheJumpC4 x
"Good luck in the ski cross final guys!! @LouiseHazel @miketindall13 @LouiseAThompson @J_Butterworth86 @JoeyEssex_ @MadeleyChloe x (sic)"
Earlier in the night, with Mike Tindall having already received a golden ticket to the final, the other six contestants split into pairs and competed against each other in the Snowboard Slalom.
Joey Essex was up against Louise Thompson and the 24-year-old television personality triumphed over the 'Made In Chelsea' star, earning his place in the final.
Chloe Madeley faced Louise Hazel and lost out, meaning she had to take her place in the jump-off whilst JB's race against Jon-Allan Butterworth secured his fate.
In the jump-off, Chloe recorded a score of 15m whilst Louise Thompson and JB only managed 14.5m.
With both celebrities registering the same distance, the pair had to jump again and with Louise making the longer jump, JB left the competition.
The final of 'The Jump' begins tonight (09.02.15) on Channel 4.
JB Gill eliminated from The Jump
JB Gill has been eliminated from 'The Jump'.
The former JLS star was booted off of the Channel 4 show after losing in a second jump-off to Louise Thompson in last night's (08.02.15) semi-final.
Tweeting after his exit, he said he was "gutted" to have left and wished his previous competitors good luck in the final.
He wrote: "Gutted I didn't jump further!!could have gone all the way!done myself proud though and have all I could.enjoyed myself on @TheJumpC4 x
"Good luck in the ski cross final guys!! @LouiseHazel @miketindall13 @LouiseAThompson @J_Butterworth86 @JoeyEssex_ @MadeleyChloe x (sic)"
Earlier in the night, with Mike Tindall having already received a golden ticket to the final, the other six contestants split into pairs and competed against each other in the Snowboard Slalom.
Joey Essex was up against Louise Thompson and the 24-year-old television personality triumphed over the 'Made In Chelsea' star, earning his place in the final.
Chloe Madeley faced Louise Hazel and lost out, meaning she had to take her place in the jump-off whilst JB's race against Jon-Allan Butterworth secured his fate.
In the jump-off, Chloe recorded a score of 15m whilst Louise Thompson and JB only managed 14.5m.
With both celebrities registering the same distance, the pair had to jump again and with Louise making the longer jump, JB left the competition.
The final of 'The Jump' begins tonight (09.02.15) on Channel 4.
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Danny Dyer was "nervous" about working with Barbara Windsor on 'EastEnders'.
The 37-year-old actor - who stars as Mick Carter in the BBC One soap - has revealed that the legendary actress eased his nerves with a cuddle when the pair met.
He said: "It was a real moment when I got told because for me, I think 'EastEnders' had some of its best moments when Barbara was at the helm.
"So It was a shame that when I came in, Barbara was no longer in the show. So when I was told Barbara was coming back for an episode and doing a scene with me was just a real moment of like wow, wow it's gonna happen!"
Barbara - who plays Peggy Mitchell - will return to 'EastEnders' for one episode only as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations later this month.
When asked what it was like having her on set, Danny added: "I think we were both a little bit nervous to be honest with you - I was a bit nervous obviously because Barbara was the matriarch.
"It's an intimidating place to act in The Vic - so we were both nervous together and I think that worked beautifully. She's a beautiful lady and I think we both inspired each other in different ways."
But Danny needn't have worried as he revealed that the 77-year-old actress eased his nerves instantly.
He said: "I've known Barbara for a little while but not well.
"But she was lovely. She wound me up and said "oi you, I want a word with you!" I was like "oh no here we go" and then she wound me up and gave me a big cuddle.
"It was lovely to be around her, Barbara is a real force and a real presence and a massive 'EastEnders' fan. She gave me the thumbs up which is a massive thing!"
Jo Joyner and John Partridge will also return to the soap for one night only to attend Ian and Jane's wedding as part of the 30th anniversary week.
EastEnders’ Danny Dyer ‘nervous’ about working with Barbara Windsor
Danny Dyer was "nervous" about working with Barbara Windsor on 'EastEnders'.
The 37-year-old actor - who stars as Mick Carter in the BBC One soap - has revealed that the legendary actress eased his nerves with a cuddle when the pair met.
He said: "It was a real moment when I got told because for me, I think 'EastEnders' had some of its best moments when Barbara was at the helm.
"So It was a shame that when I came in, Barbara was no longer in the show. So when I was told Barbara was coming back for an episode and doing a scene with me was just a real moment of like wow, wow it's gonna happen!"
Barbara - who plays Peggy Mitchell - will return to 'EastEnders' for one episode only as part of the show's 30th anniversary celebrations later this month.
When asked what it was like having her on set, Danny added: "I think we were both a little bit nervous to be honest with you - I was a bit nervous obviously because Barbara was the matriarch.
"It's an intimidating place to act in The Vic - so we were both nervous together and I think that worked beautifully. She's a beautiful lady and I think we both inspired each other in different ways."
But Danny needn't have worried as he revealed that the 77-year-old actress eased his nerves instantly.
He said: "I've known Barbara for a little while but not well.
"But she was lovely. She wound me up and said "oi you, I want a word with you!" I was like "oh no here we go" and then she wound me up and gave me a big cuddle.
"It was lovely to be around her, Barbara is a real force and a real presence and a massive 'EastEnders' fan. She gave me the thumbs up which is a massive thing!"
Jo Joyner and John Partridge will also return to the soap for one night only to attend Ian and Jane's wedding as part of the 30th anniversary week.
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Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan will have a "fairytale" wedding.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star and the 27-year-old actress - who got engaged in Dubai in 2013 - have planned the "traditional" big day of their dreams and can't wait to tie the knot in front of their families this summer.
Mark said: "We loved the idea of getting married abroad but for both of us it wouldn't have felt right. That's not like a real wedding in a church in the way our mums and dads got married and we want our families to be there.
"This day will be how we always dreamt and hoped it would be."
In a joint interview with the new issue of HELLO! magazine, Michelle added: "We are both traditional even in the way we got engaged with Mark asking my dad's permission. We have both got our fairytale."
The former 'Coronation Street' star - who will star in new BBC One drama 'Ordinary Lies' - intends to take Mark's name, but will continue to use her own surname for her career.
She said: "We will be Mr. and Mrs. Wright. I may keep my name Keegan for work but for everything else in my life I will be Michelle Wright."
The couple are adamant planning for the nuptials couldn't have gone smoother as the "best friends" have been able to agree on all aspects of their big day.
The only detail Michelle is yet to finalise is her dress, a bespoke creation inspired by other wedding gowns including the custom made Oscar de la Renta gown which Amal Alamuddin wore when she married George Clooney last year.
She said: "She (Amal) looked amazing, gorgeous. That was the one that stood out for me. I couldn't find one that I really liked so instead I took inspiration from various aspects of dresses I loved and it's been made for me. But I haven't tried it on yet. My fitting is this month."
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan’s ‘fairytale’ wedding
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan will have a "fairytale" wedding.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star and the 27-year-old actress - who got engaged in Dubai in 2013 - have planned the "traditional" big day of their dreams and can't wait to tie the knot in front of their families this summer.
Mark said: "We loved the idea of getting married abroad but for both of us it wouldn't have felt right. That's not like a real wedding in a church in the way our mums and dads got married and we want our families to be there.
"This day will be how we always dreamt and hoped it would be."
In a joint interview with the new issue of HELLO! magazine, Michelle added: "We are both traditional even in the way we got engaged with Mark asking my dad's permission. We have both got our fairytale."
The former 'Coronation Street' star - who will star in new BBC One drama 'Ordinary Lies' - intends to take Mark's name, but will continue to use her own surname for her career.
She said: "We will be Mr. and Mrs. Wright. I may keep my name Keegan for work but for everything else in my life I will be Michelle Wright."
The couple are adamant planning for the nuptials couldn't have gone smoother as the "best friends" have been able to agree on all aspects of their big day.
The only detail Michelle is yet to finalise is her dress, a bespoke creation inspired by other wedding gowns including the custom made Oscar de la Renta gown which Amal Alamuddin wore when she married George Clooney last year.
She said: "She (Amal) looked amazing, gorgeous. That was the one that stood out for me. I couldn't find one that I really liked so instead I took inspiration from various aspects of dresses I loved and it's been made for me. But I haven't tried it on yet. My fitting is this month."
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Calum Best kept quiet about his girlfriend because he didn't want to "jeopardise" his participation in 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The 34-year-old hunk has been dating former 'Made In Chelsea' star Ianthe Rose Cochrane-Stack for the past six months, but has revealed he kept the relationship secret because he thought it would make him less attractive to the show's bosses.
Calum explained: "I thought about all sorts of stuff in the house and it was definitely explicit. I have changed but I'm always going to have a naughty side. So I went to see my girlfriend the day after the final and we ... hung out.
"She's cool with what happened in the house. But going on the show, I was conscious, like a few others, that I wanted to be 'single'.
"'Celebrity Big Brother' wouldn't touch me for years and I've worked hard for this chance so I wasn't going to jeopardise it by saying, 'I'm taken.' I had to walk in by myself and leave by myself."
Calum - whose reality TV past includes an appearance on ITV's 'Celebrity Love Island' - did get close to American glamour girl Cami Li and has admitted she is "his type" of girl, but the fact that he was able to resist her advances in the house is proof of how he has changed since his hard-partying 20s.
He told The Sun newspaper: "Cami was cool and I had a lot of time for her. But I think I did myself proud there because people expected one thing and didn't get it. When I was 24, and on 'Love Island', things might have been different. But I'm 33 now and I'm not that guy who chases girls on national TV."
Calum Best kept relationship secret from CBB bosses
Calum Best kept quiet about his girlfriend because he didn't want to "jeopardise" his participation in 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The 34-year-old hunk has been dating former 'Made In Chelsea' star Ianthe Rose Cochrane-Stack for the past six months, but has revealed he kept the relationship secret because he thought it would make him less attractive to the show's bosses.
Calum explained: "I thought about all sorts of stuff in the house and it was definitely explicit. I have changed but I'm always going to have a naughty side. So I went to see my girlfriend the day after the final and we ... hung out.
"She's cool with what happened in the house. But going on the show, I was conscious, like a few others, that I wanted to be 'single'.
"'Celebrity Big Brother' wouldn't touch me for years and I've worked hard for this chance so I wasn't going to jeopardise it by saying, 'I'm taken.' I had to walk in by myself and leave by myself."
Calum - whose reality TV past includes an appearance on ITV's 'Celebrity Love Island' - did get close to American glamour girl Cami Li and has admitted she is "his type" of girl, but the fact that he was able to resist her advances in the house is proof of how he has changed since his hard-partying 20s.
He told The Sun newspaper: "Cami was cool and I had a lot of time for her. But I think I did myself proud there because people expected one thing and didn't get it. When I was 24, and on 'Love Island', things might have been different. But I'm 33 now and I'm not that guy who chases girls on national TV."
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Amy Kelly has quit 'Coronation Street'.
The 19-year-old actress had a meeting with soap bosses late last year to announce she wanted to leave her role as Maddie Heath - a formerly homeless teen who is dating Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) - and is expected to depart Weatherfield in the summer.
Amy told The Sun newspaper: "I'm young and adventurous and I want to gain more experience and explore and improve my craft.
"Acting is my passion and I'm excited to see where it takes me."
Bosses are currently coming up with Amy's exit storyline but she isn't expected to be killed off as she is so popular backstage, and show chief Stuart Blackburn previously admitted he wanted to keep her in the soap for as long as possible.
He said last year: "The joy with Amy is that she has no idea how good she is.
"Short of her wanting to go, the character of Maddie will be here as long as I'm here."
The news comes just six months after Amy was handed a contract extension after impressing in her early scenes as troubled teen Maddie.
A source previously said: "The bosses are really pleased with Amy. They were delighted to get such high figures for the kiss [between Maddie and Sophie].
''It was after that they decided they wanted to extend her contract."
Amy Kelly quits Coronation Street
Amy Kelly has quit 'Coronation Street'.
The 19-year-old actress had a meeting with soap bosses late last year to announce she wanted to leave her role as Maddie Heath - a formerly homeless teen who is dating Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) - and is expected to depart Weatherfield in the summer.
Amy told The Sun newspaper: "I'm young and adventurous and I want to gain more experience and explore and improve my craft.
"Acting is my passion and I'm excited to see where it takes me."
Bosses are currently coming up with Amy's exit storyline but she isn't expected to be killed off as she is so popular backstage, and show chief Stuart Blackburn previously admitted he wanted to keep her in the soap for as long as possible.
He said last year: "The joy with Amy is that she has no idea how good she is.
"Short of her wanting to go, the character of Maddie will be here as long as I'm here."
The news comes just six months after Amy was handed a contract extension after impressing in her early scenes as troubled teen Maddie.
A source previously said: "The bosses are really pleased with Amy. They were delighted to get such high figures for the kiss [between Maddie and Sophie].
''It was after that they decided they wanted to extend her contract."
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Gillian Taylforth is "panicked" about getting married.
The former 'EastEnders' star - who has children Jessica, 23, and Harrison, 15, from her 23-year relationship with late ex-fiance Geoff Knights - got engaged to partner Dave Fairbairn in the summer of 2013 but she admits they haven't set a date for their wedding yet and she was "distracted" when she accepted his proposal.
She said: "Dave proposed to me while we were on a weekend break to Barcelona with Harrison in 2013. We were enjoying a jug of sangria outside a cafe and suddenly Dave got down on one knee.
"I was distracted and said yes and then I thought about what I'd just agreed to.
"I'm thinking about wedding plans but I still haven't set a date yet - sometimes I think I should just go for it but then I get a bit panicked.
"I guess my attitude to marriage is sometimes if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Despite her reluctance to walk down the aisle, Gillian, 59, admits she does want to get married eventually.
She said told Closer magazine: "If I'm honest, I'd hate to go to my grave without getting married.
"Maybe 2015 will be the year I finally say to Dave, 'Let's do it and get married.' I love him - so I don't know what's stopping me."
Gillian Taylforth ‘panicked’ about wedding
Gillian Taylforth is "panicked" about getting married.
The former 'EastEnders' star - who has children Jessica, 23, and Harrison, 15, from her 23-year relationship with late ex-fiance Geoff Knights - got engaged to partner Dave Fairbairn in the summer of 2013 but she admits they haven't set a date for their wedding yet and she was "distracted" when she accepted his proposal.
She said: "Dave proposed to me while we were on a weekend break to Barcelona with Harrison in 2013. We were enjoying a jug of sangria outside a cafe and suddenly Dave got down on one knee.
"I was distracted and said yes and then I thought about what I'd just agreed to.
"I'm thinking about wedding plans but I still haven't set a date yet - sometimes I think I should just go for it but then I get a bit panicked.
"I guess my attitude to marriage is sometimes if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Despite her reluctance to walk down the aisle, Gillian, 59, admits she does want to get married eventually.
She said told Closer magazine: "If I'm honest, I'd hate to go to my grave without getting married.
"Maybe 2015 will be the year I finally say to Dave, 'Let's do it and get married.' I love him - so I don't know what's stopping me."
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Ritchie Neville loves being a "mentor" to Natasha Hamilton's children.
The 5ive singer has four-month-old daughter Ella with the Atomic Kitten star and also loves having her sons Josh, 12, Harry, 10, and Alfie, four, in their lives.
He said: "The boys are protective of Ella. All her boyfriends had better look out when she's a teen because she has three older brothers, a dad and a mad Scouser of a mother.
"What I really like about having the boys is being a mentor for them. Just trying to help them through their lives is a real privilege."
However, the 'Everybody Get Up' hitmaker admits the couple find it hard to get quality romantic time together because of their large brood.
He said: "With Natasha being the mum of three boys, it's hard to get near her a lot of the time because they'll want cuddles or to talk. But it's just about making an effort every day. We love each other very much."
Though the 35-year-old star is smitten with 32-year-old Natasha, they have no plans to marry.
He told Closer magazine: "We have talked about it. We've had a lot going on with the baby so we're going to just keep it that way."
Ritchie Neville loves being ‘mentor’ to girlfriend’s children
Ritchie Neville loves being a "mentor" to Natasha Hamilton's children.
The 5ive singer has four-month-old daughter Ella with the Atomic Kitten star and also loves having her sons Josh, 12, Harry, 10, and Alfie, four, in their lives.
He said: "The boys are protective of Ella. All her boyfriends had better look out when she's a teen because she has three older brothers, a dad and a mad Scouser of a mother.
"What I really like about having the boys is being a mentor for them. Just trying to help them through their lives is a real privilege."
However, the 'Everybody Get Up' hitmaker admits the couple find it hard to get quality romantic time together because of their large brood.
He said: "With Natasha being the mum of three boys, it's hard to get near her a lot of the time because they'll want cuddles or to talk. But it's just about making an effort every day. We love each other very much."
Though the 35-year-old star is smitten with 32-year-old Natasha, they have no plans to marry.
He told Closer magazine: "We have talked about it. We've had a lot going on with the baby so we're going to just keep it that way."
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Liam Fox and Nicole Barber-Lane have confirmed their marriage has come to an end.
The 'Emmerdale' actor and 'Hollyoaks' actress have announced they've called time on their relationship after 16 years of marriage but insist they will remain close for their children.
They released a joint statement saying: "It is with much sadness that we confirm the end of our marriage, though our family unit remains strong. We'll always love and respect each other and are united by our children and family remaining at the centre of our lives."
The former couple - who have 14-year-old son Ben together while Nicole has a daughter named Gemma from a previous relationship - first met in 1997 when they were both trainee teachers at Tameside college in Manchester.
However, they have now decided to part ways, with sources close to them claiming they will continue to live in the same home.
The source told the Sunday People newspaper: "They will continue to live together for the foreseeable future as they enjoy the precious last few years of their children being in the family home."
A source added to Digital Spy: "Liam and Nicole are divorcing as their relationship as man and wife has come to an end, but they genuinely remain good friends.
"They continue to socialise with each other and enjoy time together as a family with their children, also working on some projects together."
Liam has played Dan Spencer in 'Emmerdale' since 2011 while Nicole has starred as Myra McQueen in 'Hollyoaks' for seven years.
Liam Fox and Nicole Barber-Lane have split up
Liam Fox and Nicole Barber-Lane have confirmed their marriage has come to an end.
The 'Emmerdale' actor and 'Hollyoaks' actress have announced they've called time on their relationship after 16 years of marriage but insist they will remain close for their children.
They released a joint statement saying: "It is with much sadness that we confirm the end of our marriage, though our family unit remains strong. We'll always love and respect each other and are united by our children and family remaining at the centre of our lives."
The former couple - who have 14-year-old son Ben together while Nicole has a daughter named Gemma from a previous relationship - first met in 1997 when they were both trainee teachers at Tameside college in Manchester.
However, they have now decided to part ways, with sources close to them claiming they will continue to live in the same home.
The source told the Sunday People newspaper: "They will continue to live together for the foreseeable future as they enjoy the precious last few years of their children being in the family home."
A source added to Digital Spy: "Liam and Nicole are divorcing as their relationship as man and wife has come to an end, but they genuinely remain good friends.
"They continue to socialise with each other and enjoy time together as a family with their children, also working on some projects together."
Liam has played Dan Spencer in 'Emmerdale' since 2011 while Nicole has starred as Myra McQueen in 'Hollyoaks' for seven years.