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Stephen Belafonte and Danielle Brown for Celebrity Big Brother?


Mel B's husband and sister are reportedly being lined up to appear in 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The 'X Factor' judge's husband Stephen Belafonte has been forced to deny claims he hit his wife last week amidst rumours their seven year marriage is on the rocks and Channel 5 producers are now said to be desperate for the film producer to appear in the reality show to set the record straight, while clashing with his wife's estranged sister Danielle Brown.
A source revealed: "Danielle has been in the frame for 'Celebrity Big Brother' before but it didn't come off.
"Now bosses are after her again. If they landed both her and Stephen, the ratings would go nuclear."
Danielle hasn't spoken to her former Spice Girls star sister for four years since criticising her choice of husband, but admitted in 2012 she would like to reconcile with her sibling.
Speaking at the time, the 33-year-old confessed she wanted Mel to attend her wedding but that her husband wasn't "welcome".
She said: "There is absolutely no way Stephen is invited. I don't want to be anywhere near that man. He's not welcome at all."
Showmakers - who are also rumoured to have secured ex-'EastEnders' actress Danniella Westbrook and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton for the upcoming series - are believed to be doing everything in their power to get Danielle to sign up because of her outspoken nature, which would be sure to ruffle some feathers amongst the celebrity housemates when the show kicks off on January 7, 2015.
The source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Danielle is younger than Mel but she is just as straight-talking."

Vicky Pattison sparks rumours she’s engaged


Vicky Pattison has sparked rumours she's engaged.
The former 'Geordie Shore' star recently split from boyfriend James Morgan, insisting she needed to focus on her career while he was busy looking after his business and daughter, but it now seems she may have got engaged to on-off love interest Daniel Conn.
The brunette beauty took to her Twitter account last night (18.12.14) to retweet a message posted by Dan, which reads: "Can't believe she said yes! #MrsConn @VickyGShore (sic)."
The post also featured emoticons of a bride, a man praying and a smiley face with a tongue sticking out.
The 27-year-old reality star first met Dan during filming for the Australian series of 'Geordie Shore' before being reunited with him on another MTV series titled 'Ex on the Beach'.
However, Vicky revealed earlier this year that Dan had found himself a nice girl in his native Australia but it seems that relationship is now over as he and Vicky were recently spotted on a night out in Sydney while she was in the country for work.
Further evidence the couple may have decided to take their relationship to the next level comes from a recent interview in which the hunky personal trainer described Vicky as his "future wifey", MTV reports.

Made In Chelsea’s Lucy Watson wants Cowell for Christmas


'Made In Chelsea' star Lucy Watson wants to get Simon Cowell for Christmas.
The sexy socialite has confessed she has a little crush on 'The X Factor' judge and thinks they could become good friends if they met.
When asked who she'd like to find in her Christmas stocking this year, she said: "I know this is really weird, but I quite like Simon Cowell. Not in a fancying way. I just really want to be good friends with him. I think he'd be really fun. I'd just hang out with him and talk about stuff. Maybe we could judge together."
Lucy's 'MIC' co-star Oliver Proudlock dreams about unwrapping a stocking-clad Rihanna on Christmas morning.
When asked the same question, he said: "I would say Rhianna. I saw her in Barbados last year. Maybe she could be wearing stockings! She was wearing stockings when I saw her, funnily enough."
Oliver is going to be spending the festive holiday in Australia with his parents as is Lucy, while their co-star Binky Felstead is "going to Mexico with a friend".
Lucy, Ollie and Binky all star in new fitness DVD 'MIC:FIT', which is out now on DVD and Digital HD through Universal Pictures.


Claudia to host Comic Relief Danceathon


Claudia Winkleman is to host the first ever Comic Relief Danceathon.
The 'Strictly Come Dancing' co-host is calling on Britain to take part in the six hour non-stop dance extravaganza to raise money for Red Nose Day 2015.
She said: "This just might be the greatest day of our lives. Wherever you live in the UK, if you like dancing, we'd love you to take part in the Comic Relief Danceathon. I am ridiculously excited."
The brunette beauty will be joined by stars including former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips, actress Chelsee Healey, 'Countdown' beauty Rachel Riley, Rufus Hound, Strictly spin-off show 'It Takes Two' presenter Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley and former Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt at the event.
The Danceathon will see over 2,000 fundraisers dance non-stop for six hours with the style and teacher changing every 30 minutes to switch between 50s jive, 60s swing, 70s disco, 80s anthems, street dance, latin, hip-hop, Bollywood and West End Musicals.
Claudia, 42, will be hosting the event at London's Wembley arena - where places are limited - but those keen to get involved can join in at locations across the country and even set up their own Danceathon in village halls, sports clubs or gyms.
The plan is to get the entire nation dancing between 12pm and 6pm on March 8, 2015 and all money raised will be spent by Comic Relief in the UK and across Africa to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people turn their lives around.
For more information visit www.rednoseday.com/danceathon

Perez Hilton joins Celebrity Big Brother


Perez Hilton has reportedly signed up for 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The US gossip blogger will be appearing on the upcoming series of the Channel 5 reality TV show after negotiating a £150,000 deal to participate.
Show bosses were keen to sign up Perez, 36, due to his huge online influence - he has 5.8 million Twitter followers and his popular PerezHilton.com blog - and hope he will spill the beans on some of his public spats with A-listers including Fergie and Lady Gaga, who accused Perez of "stalking" her after he rubbished her music.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Perez is a huge influence online, with a website that's one of the biggest in the world.
"He's also making a name for himself outside the web, having appeared on various telly shows and had run-ins with well-known celebrities.
"Perez loves Britain and the producers of CBB can't wait for him to star in one of the most talked about shows here."
It is thought that Perez - whose real name is Mario Lavandeira - will head to the UK after Christmas ahead of the show's January 7 start date.
Other stars rumoured to appear on the upcoming series include former 'The Apprentice' star Katie Hopkins, TV presenter Keith Chegwin and notorious womanizer Calum Best.

Bianca Miller shocked by The Apprentice candidates attitudes


Bianca Miller thinks it's "shocking" how quickly 'The Apprentice' candidates give up on their business plans.
The 25-year-old finalist has confessed she's surprised by how many of her fellow candidates on the BBC One show have already decided not to go ahead with the businesses they went on the show to pitch to Lord Alan Sugar in an attempt to win a £250,000 investment from him.
She told BANG Showbiz: "I think it's shocking. I think to admit straight away, 'Oh, yeah, it was a great plan Lord Sugar when I was going to use your money, but now I have to do it myself, no I'm not doing it!' That to me shows that maybe you weren't here for the right reasons."
The personal branding company owner insists she will go ahead with her plan to produce a wide range of different skin-tone coloured tights in order to fill a gap in the hosiery market even if she loses to fellow finalist and sales manager Mark Wright.
She shared: "Whether or not I win on Sunday (21.12.14) I plan to pursue this business because I believe in the idea."
Bianca also revealed it was inevitable she and Mark would make it to the final, as they believed in themselves from the start.
She added: "I turned up at the audition day with my pack of information that you're required to bring and on the front cover I had a picture of me that said, 'Winner of The Apprentice 2014' ... And apparently Mark turned up and said, 'Hi, I'm the winner'."

Nick Hewer quits The Apprentice


Nick Hewer has quit 'The Apprentice'.
The 70-year-old PR expert is leaving his position as Lord Alan Sugar's trusted right-hand man after 10 years on the BBC business reality show.
In a statement, Nick - who appears on the programme with Baroness Karren Brady - said: "I've been pondering my departure from 'The Apprentice' for a while and have decided that year 10 is the appropriate time. So I leave with relief, tinged with regret. Anyone can do what Karren and I have been doing, but it takes stamina to follow the candidates week after week, and my stamina is not up to those long weeks."
Nick also revealed he is very proud at what he and Lord Sugar have achieved on the series over the last decade.
He added: "I think 'The Apprentice' is a truly valuable programme, teaching young people the basics of business - not in a classroom setting, but in a wonderfully entertaining format.
"And the winners each year validate the value of the show - talented, creative and hard-working young people, all of whom are making a great success of their businesses."
Nick - who hosts Channel quiz show 'Countdown' - also posted a goodbye to his fans on Twitter, tweeting: "So farewell Apprentice - it's been 10 yrs of fun working on a worthwhile show but now it's time to file the notebook and throttle back. Bye (sic)"
Lord Sugar paid tribute to his friend on the social networking site, writing: "It's with a heavy heart I have to say farewell to my good friend Nick Hewer from the apprentice. I thank him sincerely for the past 10 years (sic)"
Nick has been on 'The Apprentice' since it began in 2005. He originally judged the candidates with advisor Margaret Mountford, before Margaret left in 2009 to be replaced by Karren.
He began his career with Lord Sugar in 1983 when he was responsible with promoting the businessman's Amstrad electronics brand.
The final of this year's 'Apprentice' airs on BBC One on Sunday (21.12.14) and will see Bianca Miller and Mark Wright battle it out for a £250,000 investment for their business from Lord Sugar.

Doctor Who Christmas special inspired by comic strip


The 'Doctor Who' Christmas special is partly inspired by a comic strip featuring the First Doctor.
In 'Last Christmas', the Twelfth Doctor - played by Peter Capaldi - endures a terrifying adventure with Santa Claus in the North Pole.
Showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed he always wanted the Time Lord to meet Father Christmas and he first got the idea from a comic story where the First Doctor - played by William Hartnell - meets the festive legend.
Speaking in a Q&A session at a screening of the episode at the BFI in London on Wednesday night (17.12.14), Moffat said: "(It's not hard to write) from the moment you think, 'What if he met Santa?' There is actually an old comic strip with William Hartnell meeting Santa."
He then asked Capaldi if he owned the piece of 60s memorabilia, to which the actor admitted he hadn't even seen it, prompting Moffat to quip: "Call yourself a fan, I do!"
The adventure reunites the Doctor with his companion Clara Oswald following their separation at the end of Series 8 and features Nick Frost as Santa.
Moffat admits he can't think of anyone more suited to bringing the jolly, gift-giving hero to life on screen.
He said: "I am a total believer in Santa Claus and Nick Frost who plays Santa Claus looks like Santa Claus and actually if Santa Claus was to choose an earthly name it would actually be Nicholas Frost. I think he might actually be Santa Claus - in fact I think he is!"
'Last Christmas' also stars Nathan McMullen, Natalie Gumede, Faye Marsay and Michael Troughton - the son of Patrick Troughton, who played the Second Doctor.

Mark Wright doesn’t regret ‘sneaky’ tactics


Mark Wright doesn't regret his "sneaky" tactics on 'The Apprentice'.
The 25-year-old sales manager sticks by the decisions he made throughout the competition as he insists his actions guaranteed his spot in the upcoming final, in which he'll go head-to-head with Bianca Miller for a £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar.
Quizzed on whether he had any regrets, such as tricking Felipe into letting him sell the hot tubs his arch rival Daniel Lassman had secured, he told BANG Showbiz: "Absolutely not. People say this is a business process and then say you're a bit sneaky.
"Had I said to Felipe, 'Oh I'm a really nice guy', and took it on the chin and sold those horrible hat things that I picked then lost that task, Lord Sugar would've been like, 'Mate, you picked terrible hats and you hardly sold any - I'll catch you later'.
"I'm not going to run that risk, so I put myself in the driving seat all the time. I did what I had to, to be in the best position when we went back to the boardroom, so I don't regret it at all."
The digital marketing expert also commented on claims from fired candidates such as Solomon Akhtar that he and Bianca are "boring".
He said: "Being professional and being tactical and doing the things that are required to win the process isn't boring, it's what we're here for."
Insisting the 23-year-old technology entrepreneur doesn't have what it takes to work with Lord Sugar, Mark added: "I think Solomon is so young that he just got caught up in the whole hype of it and he is like a little lost puppy, he'll just go wherever the fun is. He was very valuable at times because he's creative, but I don't think he could run a business at the level that Lord Sugar wants."
'The Apprentice' concludes on Sunday December 21 at 9pm on BBC One.

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