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'Geordie Shore' star Marnie Simpson had a breast uplift to boost her confidence.
The 22-year-old star has confessed to going under the knife after feeling pressure about her image since joining the MTV reality series last year.
She said: "I've had a breast uplift and had it done earlier this year. I had it done for two reasons, firstly because my boobs were not in good shape, I had one higher the other and it massively affected my confidence.
"I've absolutely not had any implants put in at all, I just had my boobs lifted and levelled so they both sit at the same size. The second reason is that for the first time in my life I've been able to afford the costs."
The brunette beauty - who is the cousin of original 'Geordie Shore' star Sophie Kasaei - admits that while the show has improved her life in terms of fame and fortune, she does struggle with being in the public eye.
She told MailOnline: "Being on 'Geordie Shore' has been the best thing that ever happened to me, but it does come with downsides too. I do feel pressured to look pretty and groomed."
Marnie - who is hoping her surgery scars will "fade right down" - went on to insist that while she doesn't think she'll ever be completely happy with her appearance, she'll never lie to fans about what work she's had done.
The reality star added: "I don't think any girl is 100 per cent happy with every part of her body ... I'm an honest person, I just can't lie, if I do my face totally gives it away."
Marnie Simpson had breast uplift
'Geordie Shore' star Marnie Simpson had a breast uplift to boost her confidence.
The 22-year-old star has confessed to going under the knife after feeling pressure about her image since joining the MTV reality series last year.
She said: "I've had a breast uplift and had it done earlier this year. I had it done for two reasons, firstly because my boobs were not in good shape, I had one higher the other and it massively affected my confidence.
"I've absolutely not had any implants put in at all, I just had my boobs lifted and levelled so they both sit at the same size. The second reason is that for the first time in my life I've been able to afford the costs."
The brunette beauty - who is the cousin of original 'Geordie Shore' star Sophie Kasaei - admits that while the show has improved her life in terms of fame and fortune, she does struggle with being in the public eye.
She told MailOnline: "Being on 'Geordie Shore' has been the best thing that ever happened to me, but it does come with downsides too. I do feel pressured to look pretty and groomed."
Marnie - who is hoping her surgery scars will "fade right down" - went on to insist that while she doesn't think she'll ever be completely happy with her appearance, she'll never lie to fans about what work she's had done.
The reality star added: "I don't think any girl is 100 per cent happy with every part of her body ... I'm an honest person, I just can't lie, if I do my face totally gives it away."
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Jake Quickenden thinks the audience got the wrong end of the stick with his and Jimmy Bullard's banter.
The pair were seen teasing each other while appearing on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!', with viewers suggesting Jimmy was being particularly harsh.
However, Jake has now assured fans the comments were all made in jest and they were just joking around with each other, like they would with their own mates who they play sport with.
When asked if he thought the audience had misunderstood their friendship, he said: "I really do think that [the public got the wrong end of the stick] because that's what me and Jim were like.
"We just took the mick out of each other the whole time and he's obviously grown up playing football and in the changing rooms you have to because if you don't, you get targeted, and I've been raised with football and stuff like that as well."
The 26-year-old former 'X Factor' contestant - who finished second in the series when it culminated on Sunday (07.12.14) - insisted he certainly wasn't being bullied by the former footballer and said the teasing was not one-sided.
He continued: "We were always singing together, and he was always complimenting, and I was saying some pretty harsh things to him and messing around as well and it was fine.
"He's not a bully at all. Obviously it just come across a bit worse than what it was."
The star also expressed his disbelief over appearing in the reality programme in the first place, but admitted he felt comforted by fellow campers Jimmy and Mel Sykes when he arrived in the Australian jungle.
Speaking to ITV's 'This Morning', he added: "I was just getting my head around just getting out of 'X Factor' and then I was on a plane to Oz thinking 'what a touch I've had!' and thinking 'this is awesome' ... I couldn't believe my luck!
"I was worried that everyone would think I was someone from the crew bringing them some water or something! But Jimmy put his arm straight round me and Mel saying they loved me off the 'X Factor'... so straight away that put me at ease."
Jake Quickenden defends Jimmy Bullard’s banter on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Jake Quickenden thinks the audience got the wrong end of the stick with his and Jimmy Bullard's banter.
The pair were seen teasing each other while appearing on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!', with viewers suggesting Jimmy was being particularly harsh.
However, Jake has now assured fans the comments were all made in jest and they were just joking around with each other, like they would with their own mates who they play sport with.
When asked if he thought the audience had misunderstood their friendship, he said: "I really do think that [the public got the wrong end of the stick] because that's what me and Jim were like.
"We just took the mick out of each other the whole time and he's obviously grown up playing football and in the changing rooms you have to because if you don't, you get targeted, and I've been raised with football and stuff like that as well."
The 26-year-old former 'X Factor' contestant - who finished second in the series when it culminated on Sunday (07.12.14) - insisted he certainly wasn't being bullied by the former footballer and said the teasing was not one-sided.
He continued: "We were always singing together, and he was always complimenting, and I was saying some pretty harsh things to him and messing around as well and it was fine.
"He's not a bully at all. Obviously it just come across a bit worse than what it was."
The star also expressed his disbelief over appearing in the reality programme in the first place, but admitted he felt comforted by fellow campers Jimmy and Mel Sykes when he arrived in the Australian jungle.
Speaking to ITV's 'This Morning', he added: "I was just getting my head around just getting out of 'X Factor' and then I was on a plane to Oz thinking 'what a touch I've had!' and thinking 'this is awesome' ... I couldn't believe my luck!
"I was worried that everyone would think I was someone from the crew bringing them some water or something! But Jimmy put his arm straight round me and Mel saying they loved me off the 'X Factor'... so straight away that put me at ease."
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Arlene Phillips sometimes misses working on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 71-year-old star was a judge on the BBC One ballroom dance contest for four years before her controversial sacking in 2008 and she's confessed there are times when she wishes she were still on the show.
Quizzed on whether she misses being on the panel at The Sun newspaper's Military Awards, she said: "I guess sometimes, yeah. There are moments."
However, Arlene - who was replaced by Alesha Dixon, 36, before 45-year-old Darcey Bussell took her spot on the panel - admits she struggles to watch the show now without criticising the celebrities.
She added: "If I watch something - I don't watch it all the time. I watch little snatches. I'll put it on, but sometimes I'll see something and the words of what I thought burst out of my mouth.
"And I look and think, 'Where did I come from? No! Stop It's nothing to do with you anymore'."
Meanwhile, the former professional dancer revealed earlier this year she'd like to see the Strictly panel made up entirely of women, replacing male judges Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Len Goodman.
She said: "There should be more women everywhere in my opinion. There should be four women on the panel. Let's start with that one."
Arlene Phillips misses Strictly Come Dancing
Arlene Phillips sometimes misses working on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 71-year-old star was a judge on the BBC One ballroom dance contest for four years before her controversial sacking in 2008 and she's confessed there are times when she wishes she were still on the show.
Quizzed on whether she misses being on the panel at The Sun newspaper's Military Awards, she said: "I guess sometimes, yeah. There are moments."
However, Arlene - who was replaced by Alesha Dixon, 36, before 45-year-old Darcey Bussell took her spot on the panel - admits she struggles to watch the show now without criticising the celebrities.
She added: "If I watch something - I don't watch it all the time. I watch little snatches. I'll put it on, but sometimes I'll see something and the words of what I thought burst out of my mouth.
"And I look and think, 'Where did I come from? No! Stop It's nothing to do with you anymore'."
Meanwhile, the former professional dancer revealed earlier this year she'd like to see the Strictly panel made up entirely of women, replacing male judges Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Len Goodman.
She said: "There should be more women everywhere in my opinion. There should be four women on the panel. Let's start with that one."
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Sarah-Jane Crawford has reportedly been lying about her age.
It has been revealed the star - who hosts ITV2's 'Xtra Factor' - has been claiming to be younger than she actually is, stating her age is 29, when she is in fact 33-years-old.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Sarah-Jane claims she's never lied about her age -- that people just assumed she was 29 and she has never corrected them."
The BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter is rumoured to have felt pressured by the station - and sister station BBC Radio 1 - who have been making a concerted effort in recent years to appeal to a younger audience, which may have encouraged her to pretend to be younger than she is.
However, the host has made some hiccups along the way, after it was reported she took her GCSE exams in 1997, which would have made her just 12-years-old at the time.
As well as this, the beauty has previously spoken about her first television job on Channel 4 reality show 'Shipwrecked' in 2002 which would have made her 16-years-old at the time, despite the fact contestants had to be over 18 to appear.
The television talent has not commented on the revelations, but has instead been expressing her excitement for the final of 'The X Factor' this weekend, which will see Ben Haenow, Fleur East or Andrea Faustini crowned the show's winner.
She wrote on Twitter: "2 more sleeps until the final !!! #xtrafactor (sic)."
Sarah-Jane Crawford lied about age
Sarah-Jane Crawford has reportedly been lying about her age.
It has been revealed the star - who hosts ITV2's 'Xtra Factor' - has been claiming to be younger than she actually is, stating her age is 29, when she is in fact 33-years-old.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Sarah-Jane claims she's never lied about her age -- that people just assumed she was 29 and she has never corrected them."
The BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter is rumoured to have felt pressured by the station - and sister station BBC Radio 1 - who have been making a concerted effort in recent years to appeal to a younger audience, which may have encouraged her to pretend to be younger than she is.
However, the host has made some hiccups along the way, after it was reported she took her GCSE exams in 1997, which would have made her just 12-years-old at the time.
As well as this, the beauty has previously spoken about her first television job on Channel 4 reality show 'Shipwrecked' in 2002 which would have made her 16-years-old at the time, despite the fact contestants had to be over 18 to appear.
The television talent has not commented on the revelations, but has instead been expressing her excitement for the final of 'The X Factor' this weekend, which will see Ben Haenow, Fleur East or Andrea Faustini crowned the show's winner.
She wrote on Twitter: "2 more sleeps until the final !!! #xtrafactor (sic)."
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Take That will perform 'Rule The World' alongside the three finalists on 'The X Factor' on Saturday (13.12.14).
The 'These Days' hitmakers - Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald - will take to the stage to perform with Fleur East, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini.
A show insider explained: "It's really unusual for producers to team up the final three contestants, as this is when they stand or fall as individuals.
"But they wanted to spice things up. So rather than having them sing two songs each and a duet, they'll each be performing a duet and then this collaboration."
The wannabe popstars will join the remaining members of Take That for a rendition of their 2006 hit single, which they also sang at the London Olympics closing ceremony.
The source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It's bound to go down really well with the audience at the arena and will make great TV."
However, Take That face a race against time to make the show at London's Wembley Arena as they will be travelling from a Radio Brocken gig in Berlin, Germany.
The source added: "It's going to be a race against the clock to make it to London. They cannot be delayed for a second, so they're going to have a very nervous team around them as they rush to their private jet."
One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and 'All About That Bass' hitmaker Meghan Trainor are also set to perform duets with the final contestants over the weekend.
Take That to perform with X Factor finalists
Take That will perform 'Rule The World' alongside the three finalists on 'The X Factor' on Saturday (13.12.14).
The 'These Days' hitmakers - Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald - will take to the stage to perform with Fleur East, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini.
A show insider explained: "It's really unusual for producers to team up the final three contestants, as this is when they stand or fall as individuals.
"But they wanted to spice things up. So rather than having them sing two songs each and a duet, they'll each be performing a duet and then this collaboration."
The wannabe popstars will join the remaining members of Take That for a rendition of their 2006 hit single, which they also sang at the London Olympics closing ceremony.
The source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It's bound to go down really well with the audience at the arena and will make great TV."
However, Take That face a race against time to make the show at London's Wembley Arena as they will be travelling from a Radio Brocken gig in Berlin, Germany.
The source added: "It's going to be a race against the clock to make it to London. They cannot be delayed for a second, so they're going to have a very nervous team around them as they rush to their private jet."
One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and 'All About That Bass' hitmaker Meghan Trainor are also set to perform duets with the final contestants over the weekend.
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EastEnders' Mick Carter will smash up the Queen Vic when he finds out his wife was raped.
The pub landlord, played by Danny Dyer in the BBC One soap, will discover his wife Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) was raped by his nephew Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) - who he is yet to learn is actually his brother - during the festive season and will reportedly go "berserk".
A source told The Sun newspaper: "This is going to be one of the most explosive episodes in 'EastEnders' history.
"Viewers will be stunned by just how mad Mick goes. The Vic is the most iconic place on Albert Square and there is something very symbolic about the bust behind the bar.
"Viewers have seen him be the most loving family man, who will go above and beyond for every one of them. But when he learns what happened to the woman he adores, he finds it impossible to control himself and flies into a rage.
"He goes berserk and picks up the Queen Vic bust and hurls it into the bar before smashing the place up."
Danny previously suggested Dean could be in serious trouble when Mick discovers the truth.
He said: "The audience will know that the bomb is going to go off.
"But they'll be asking themselves, 'How big is that bomb going to be?'
"And let me tell you, it's nuclear. I take insanity to a new level."
It's not yet known how Mick will find out about the devastating attack, but as Linda is set to confess what she's been through to Dean's girlfriend Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), she could be the one to break the news.
Mick Carter to smash up the Queen Vic
EastEnders' Mick Carter will smash up the Queen Vic when he finds out his wife was raped.
The pub landlord, played by Danny Dyer in the BBC One soap, will discover his wife Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) was raped by his nephew Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) - who he is yet to learn is actually his brother - during the festive season and will reportedly go "berserk".
A source told The Sun newspaper: "This is going to be one of the most explosive episodes in 'EastEnders' history.
"Viewers will be stunned by just how mad Mick goes. The Vic is the most iconic place on Albert Square and there is something very symbolic about the bust behind the bar.
"Viewers have seen him be the most loving family man, who will go above and beyond for every one of them. But when he learns what happened to the woman he adores, he finds it impossible to control himself and flies into a rage.
"He goes berserk and picks up the Queen Vic bust and hurls it into the bar before smashing the place up."
Danny previously suggested Dean could be in serious trouble when Mick discovers the truth.
He said: "The audience will know that the bomb is going to go off.
"But they'll be asking themselves, 'How big is that bomb going to be?'
"And let me tell you, it's nuclear. I take insanity to a new level."
It's not yet known how Mick will find out about the devastating attack, but as Linda is set to confess what she's been through to Dean's girlfriend Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), she could be the one to break the news.
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Chloe Sims and Elliott Wright are back together.
'The Only Way Is Essex' stars broke up earlier this year when Chloe claimed she felt alone in the relationship but after he spoke to her about his plans to move on in last night's (11.12.14) Christmas special, she confessed she couldn't stand the thought of him being with another woman.
She said: "He was in my room until 5am and he said he was going to move on and the thought of someone touching him ... I can't stand it ... He's still mine but he's two different people."
In a heart-to-heart with best pal Lauren Pope, Chloe admitted hearing him talk about another woman made her realise she can't live without him.
She shared: "The way he was talking was like we were mates ... The way he was going on made me feel sick to my stomach.
"My place in his bed is still warm, back off. It's all reversed on me - he's in control now."
Deciding to tell her former beau how she felt, Chloe confronted Elliot at co-star Lydia Bright's festive ball and confessed she wanted to give their relationship another shot.
Chloe said: "I want you. I've made a massive mistake. I don't want anyone to touch you or have you. Can we be serious again?"
Elliot replied: "I love you because you're crazy ... I do still love you. We'll take things slow and we'll spend Christmas together."
Meanwhile, earlier in the episode, Chloe's former flame Mario Falcone claimed she'd tried to seduce him while she was still on-and-off with Elliott and told her he no longer wanted to be her friend.
Chloe Sims and Elliott Wright are back together
Chloe Sims and Elliott Wright are back together.
'The Only Way Is Essex' stars broke up earlier this year when Chloe claimed she felt alone in the relationship but after he spoke to her about his plans to move on in last night's (11.12.14) Christmas special, she confessed she couldn't stand the thought of him being with another woman.
She said: "He was in my room until 5am and he said he was going to move on and the thought of someone touching him ... I can't stand it ... He's still mine but he's two different people."
In a heart-to-heart with best pal Lauren Pope, Chloe admitted hearing him talk about another woman made her realise she can't live without him.
She shared: "The way he was talking was like we were mates ... The way he was going on made me feel sick to my stomach.
"My place in his bed is still warm, back off. It's all reversed on me - he's in control now."
Deciding to tell her former beau how she felt, Chloe confronted Elliot at co-star Lydia Bright's festive ball and confessed she wanted to give their relationship another shot.
Chloe said: "I want you. I've made a massive mistake. I don't want anyone to touch you or have you. Can we be serious again?"
Elliot replied: "I love you because you're crazy ... I do still love you. We'll take things slow and we'll spend Christmas together."
Meanwhile, earlier in the episode, Chloe's former flame Mario Falcone claimed she'd tried to seduce him while she was still on-and-off with Elliott and told her he no longer wanted to be her friend.
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J.K. Rowling's novel 'Cuckoo's Calling' has landed a TV deal with BBC One.
The 'Harry Potter' author announced the exciting news on her Twitter page yesterday (10.12.14) as she pretended to praise the fictional Robert Galbraith - the name of her pseudonym - for his achievement.
She wrote: "My friend @RGalbraith's first novel is going to be a TV drama on @BBCOne. He's very excited, but expressing it with characteristic silence. (sic)"
'The Cuckoo's Calling' was originally released in 2013, however, fans of the 49-year-old writer had no idea she was responsible for the detective story as it had been released under Robert's name.
However, soon after its release there was an information leak from the law firm Russells which revealed the author's true identity.
Despite the leak, J.K Rowling explained she "fully intended" to continue the series and earlier this year she released a sequel called 'The Silkworm' earlier this year, still using the pseudonym.
Speaking about the adaptation of 'Cuckoo's Calling', Director of BBC Television, Danny Cohen said: "It's a wonderful coup for BBC Television to be bringing J.K. Rowling's latest books to the screen.
"With the rich character of Cormoran Strike at their heart, these dramas will be event television across the world."
This is not the first time the author has seen her work transformed for the screen. Her 2012 novel 'The Casual Vacancy' is also currently being turned into a mini-series for BBC One, featuring Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in six of the eight 'Harry Potter' movies.
J.K. Rowling’s novel gets BBC adaptation
J.K. Rowling's novel 'Cuckoo's Calling' has landed a TV deal with BBC One.
The 'Harry Potter' author announced the exciting news on her Twitter page yesterday (10.12.14) as she pretended to praise the fictional Robert Galbraith - the name of her pseudonym - for his achievement.
She wrote: "My friend @RGalbraith's first novel is going to be a TV drama on @BBCOne. He's very excited, but expressing it with characteristic silence. (sic)"
'The Cuckoo's Calling' was originally released in 2013, however, fans of the 49-year-old writer had no idea she was responsible for the detective story as it had been released under Robert's name.
However, soon after its release there was an information leak from the law firm Russells which revealed the author's true identity.
Despite the leak, J.K Rowling explained she "fully intended" to continue the series and earlier this year she released a sequel called 'The Silkworm' earlier this year, still using the pseudonym.
Speaking about the adaptation of 'Cuckoo's Calling', Director of BBC Television, Danny Cohen said: "It's a wonderful coup for BBC Television to be bringing J.K. Rowling's latest books to the screen.
"With the rich character of Cormoran Strike at their heart, these dramas will be event television across the world."
This is not the first time the author has seen her work transformed for the screen. Her 2012 novel 'The Casual Vacancy' is also currently being turned into a mini-series for BBC One, featuring Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in six of the eight 'Harry Potter' movies.
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Sanjay Sood-Smith will "lose all faith" in 'The Apprentice' if Daniel Lassman wins.
The 27-year-old business hopeful was sent home - along with Katie Bulmer-Cooke - by Lord Alan Sugar in last night's (10.12.14) episode of the BBC One entrepreneurial show and has revealed he wouldn't mind seeing any of the remaining candidates win the £250,000 investment, except for his former roommate.
Quizzed on how he'd feel if the pub quiz company director won, he exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I'd probably lose all faith in the process. You've got people who are quite likeable but maybe not as strong as the others, like Solomon [Akhtar] maybe, then there are people who come across as really strong but maybe not as likeable, which might be Mark, but with Daniel I think he's neither likeable nor strong. So if he were to win, I'd find it very odd."
The former bank manager insists Daniel, 27 - who has been seen clashing with fellow candidate Mark Wright on a number of occasions - is even more intolerable in real life than he appears on the show.
He revealed: "I shared a room with Solomon and Daniel. Me and Solomon get on fantastically, he's like the little brother I never had, whereas Daniel, I know he comes across badly on screen but in reality, he's much, much worse than that."
Meanwhile, Sanjay and Katie have confessed that while their disappointed to have missed out on the final, they're relieved they don't have to be grilled by Lord Sugar's colleagues Claude Littner and Margaret Mountford in the interview stage next week.
Sanjay said: "I'm definitely going to enjoy watching the others squirm. With the interviews one of the key things is, I suppose, the business plan, so I actually think I dodged a bullet in a way in that I got fired based on my business plan before having to get ripped to shreds by Claude Littner."
Katie added: "I am massively disappointed because I really feel like it's an opportunity to take it into your own hands but on the other hand I'm slightly relieved because I've never had an interview before and perhaps that wasn't the best place to start!"
Sanjay Sood-Smith: I’ll lose faith in The Apprentice if Daniel Lassman wins
Sanjay Sood-Smith will "lose all faith" in 'The Apprentice' if Daniel Lassman wins.
The 27-year-old business hopeful was sent home - along with Katie Bulmer-Cooke - by Lord Alan Sugar in last night's (10.12.14) episode of the BBC One entrepreneurial show and has revealed he wouldn't mind seeing any of the remaining candidates win the £250,000 investment, except for his former roommate.
Quizzed on how he'd feel if the pub quiz company director won, he exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I'd probably lose all faith in the process. You've got people who are quite likeable but maybe not as strong as the others, like Solomon [Akhtar] maybe, then there are people who come across as really strong but maybe not as likeable, which might be Mark, but with Daniel I think he's neither likeable nor strong. So if he were to win, I'd find it very odd."
The former bank manager insists Daniel, 27 - who has been seen clashing with fellow candidate Mark Wright on a number of occasions - is even more intolerable in real life than he appears on the show.
He revealed: "I shared a room with Solomon and Daniel. Me and Solomon get on fantastically, he's like the little brother I never had, whereas Daniel, I know he comes across badly on screen but in reality, he's much, much worse than that."
Meanwhile, Sanjay and Katie have confessed that while their disappointed to have missed out on the final, they're relieved they don't have to be grilled by Lord Sugar's colleagues Claude Littner and Margaret Mountford in the interview stage next week.
Sanjay said: "I'm definitely going to enjoy watching the others squirm. With the interviews one of the key things is, I suppose, the business plan, so I actually think I dodged a bullet in a way in that I got fired based on my business plan before having to get ripped to shreds by Claude Littner."
Katie added: "I am massively disappointed because I really feel like it's an opportunity to take it into your own hands but on the other hand I'm slightly relieved because I've never had an interview before and perhaps that wasn't the best place to start!"