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Danniella Westbrook loses home


Danniella Westbrook has lost her home.
The former 'EastEnders' star - who split from husband Kevin Jenkins after 12 years of marriage in January - has been forced to move into temporary accommodation while she waits for local authority assistance to obtain a property as she can no longer afford to live in her house in Kent, South East England.
Danniella - who has an 18-year-old son, Kai, with former partner Robert Fernandez and a 13-year-old daughter, Jody, with Kevin - tweeted: "It's been a tuff year for me &its with great regret I have 2 admit , I've lost my home an I'm living in sheltered housing waiting 2b housed.(sic)"
Despite the blow, the 31-year-old star is trying to stay positive.
She also posted: "I have the love of my kids & afew good friends (sic)."
The actress - who underwent two stints in rehab in 2000 to treat cocaine addiction - has faced a challenging year since splitting from Kevin.
She is said to have pawned her wedding rings after running out of money and confessed she had relapsed and started using cocaine again in October after suffering a miscarriage over the summer.
Danniella also fell victim to a string of robberies at her former home in Essex and feared her car had been stolen during the third break in before discovering it had being repossessed over missing payments.
The star also split from her toy boy beau, Tom Richards, 24, last month following a string of explosive rows.

Edwina Currie hopes sexual chats will ‘enlighten’


Edwina Currie hopes her sexual anecdotes will "enlighten" the public.
The former Conservative MP is glad she spoke about losing her virginity on 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' because it could encourage more people to be open about their sex life.
The 68-year-old star said: "We were all talking about losing our virginity. It was so long ago anyway. I don't mind talking about what happened half a century ago.
"If it enlightens other people and gets them to a state of maturity and sexual awareness, I'm happy.
"It may be a taboo subject for young people. When you get to a certain age, you talk about it all the time. It's one of the issues of the WI [Women's Institute]."
Edwina - who came fourth on the ITV reality show - laughed of rumours she had given her former camp mate Nadia Forde, 25, sex tips.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I probably just said, 'Enjoy it while you can, love!"
The ex-politician did have some advice for second place runner-up Jake Quickenden as she warned 'The X Factor' reject to "be careful" following his second place victory, according to Edwina the 26-year-old singer will be "overwhelmed by invitations" from the ladies.
Last night (07.12.14) saw four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty win the title of King of the Jungle. The 49-year-old star beat Jake and third place runner-up Melanie Sykes, 44, to the crown.

Davina McCall bans reality television


Davina McCall wouldn't take part in a reality television show.
The 47-year-old star - who is married to former presenter Matthew Robertson - admitted she has been asked to appear on numerous shows, but would never enter a programme in which viewers would see all sides of her as she wants to try and keep her personal life private.
She told BANG Showbiz: "No, you know what, I have [been asked a lot]. The fact is I think when you're a well known person it's expected of you to talk to press which I love doing but there is a side of me which I keep private, which is you know, the mummy, or the wife - although I do talk a lot about stuff that Matthew and I do, poor Matthew - but there is a bit of me that I keep private.
"I think when you go into a reality show you have to be prepared for people to see all of you.
"People love it when you let it all out but I have to keep a bit just for my family."
The former 'Big Brother' presenter - who has children Holly, 13, Tilly, 11, and Chester, eight - also revealed her husband would not want her to appear on such a show, because he doesn't want the public seeing her sleep.
She continued: "I'm not perfect, I'm sure there are lots of sides of me that probably aren't very nice, but my husband wouldn't let me stay a night in the 'Big Brother' house because he wants to be the only person to see me sleeping, which is a really sweet thing, and I think my children also are like, 'I want to see my mummy wake up, I want mummy to make breakfast for me not for people in a house who she doesn't know'.
Despite admitting her reluctance to appear in a reality show, the host has almost been persuaded to take part in BBC One show 'Strictly Come Dancing' because she loves the outfits.
She added: "I've been so tempted by 'Strictly' because it's just so lovely isn't it? The dancing and the costumes, but again it's the time that they put in to get that dance amazing on the Saturday, it's non-stop working all week and at the weekends, I just wouldn't see the kids."

Freema Agyeman plays down Doctor Who return


Freema Agyeman would only reprise the role of Martha Jones in 'Doctor Who' "if there was some sort of development of the character".
The 35-year-old actress appeared on the popular sci-fi show from 2006 to 2010 and she admits she would consider returning to the role - but only under the right circumstances.
Freema, who is currently starring in audio-drama 'Six Degrees of Assassination', told BANG Showbiz: "It's something I would consider, but if I'm honest, I'd only really do it if there was some sort of development of the character.
"I loved the show - it's brilliant - but I thought there were more things we could have done with Martha. She was this strong women, but I thought we got bogged down in the love story side of things."
Since leaving 'Doctor Who', Freema has appeared in 'The Carrie Diaries', a prequel to the HBO television series 'Sex and the City' - and she now splits her time between the UK and the US as she seeks the most exciting work opportunities.
She said: "I spend half my time in the US and half in the UK. I'm doing more stuff over there just because the industry is so huge in the US. There are so many opportunities for work.
"It's the case that I go where the work and the best opportunities are, and I've been lucky to have been offered so many exciting and different parts."
'Six Degrees of Assassination' is now available on Audible.co.uk - sign up to Audible and download the full series for free: www.audible.co.uk/assassination.

Carl Fogarty wins I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!


Carl Fogarty has won 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'.
The four-time World Superbike champion was named the 2014 King of the Jungle after beating Jake Quickenden in the final of the ITV reality show, with Melanie Sykes in third position.
Reflecting on his victory, Carl - the 49-year-old racer, who is affectionately known a 'Foggy' - said: "I just think it's all a dream. I think someone's playing a joke on me!"
Foggy thanked the public for making him the King of the Jungle, and admitted he's still getting used to his new title.
He said: "It sounds unbelievable. It feels like a dream. Thanks to everyone for voting.
"This is the best thing of my life, I can't put into words how happy I am that the public have put me here.
"It's great to be on the podium one last time."
Former 'X Factor' star Jake, 26, was magnanimous in defeat, saying Carl deserved the crown.
He said: "[Foggy] was absolutely Crocodile Dundee.
"He deserves it. He's a legend and I couldn't have lost to a better guy."
Earlier in the show, Melanie admitted she enjoyed her time in the jungle.
The 44-year-old beauty shared: "It was better than I expected, I thought it would be hellish. I had fun and I made some nice friends and I did have a laugh. It has exceeded all expectations."

'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' 2014 placings:

Winner:
Carl Fogarty

Runner-up:
Jake Quickenden

Third place:
Melanie Sykes

Pixie Lott leaves Strictly Come Dancing


Pixie Lott has been voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 23-year-old pop star was among the favourites for this year's show, but her participation was ended after she lost the dance-off against former Blue singer Simon Webbe.
Speaking after her exit was confirmed, the blonde beauty reflected: "It is a shame, I was really looking forward to learning more dances."
Although Pixie scored 35 points with her cha cha routine on Saturday evening (06.12.14), head judge Len Goodman opted to keep Simon in the competition.
However, Pixie - whose professional partner was Trent Whiddon - insisted she didn't blame Len for his ballroom preference.
She shared: "What's done is done. You can't really say, 'I wish this or that had happened'. At the end of the day, it's Len's decision and he voted for the dance that he liked the most.
"Trent and I just did our best and made sure we enjoyed our last dance - that's all you can do in that situation."
The 'Mama Do' singer, who revealed she now plans to return to the recording studio, has pledged to learn the two dances she missed due to her exit.
She said: "I hope I can keep dancing in the future. I'm thinking that in my next music video I'm going to get Trent to choreograph the routine so I get to do a bit of American Smooth and salsa."

Lauren Platt voted off The X Factor


Lauren Platt has become the latest contestant to be voted off 'The X Factor'.
The 17-year-old singer found herself in the bottom two of the competition alongside Andrea Faustini after they were revealed to have secured the fewest votes from the public.
And Lauren's exit was confirmed when three of the judges - Mel B, Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell - opted to send her home, with only her mentor Cheryl Fernandez-Versini voting in Lauren's favour.
Reflecting on the result, Lauren said: "Firstly, I want to say thank you to everybody who voted for me and got me this far.
"Secondly, I want to say thank you to the most incredible women I have ever met in my life."
The elimination of Lauren - who sang 'There You'll Be' - means that Fleur East, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini have all made it through to the final, which is being staged next weekend at Wembley Arena.
Meanwhile, the semi-final show also featured a performance from 'X Factor USA' group Fifth Harmony, as well as Sam Bailey.
What's more, Idina Menzel and special guest Michael Bublé delivered a live performance of 'Baby It's Cold Outside'.

Kendra Wilkinson blasts Edwina Currie


Kendra Wilkinson has hit out at Edwina Currie, calling her a bully.
The former Playboy model - who shared a campsite with the former Conservative MP whilst they appeared in 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' - branded the 68-year-old ex-politician "weird and creepy".
The 29-year-old television personality said: "Edwina threw out comments left, right and centre at me. We were in the hot tub and she asked me about what I was dealing with, in regard to my husband [Hank Baskett].
"I didn't want to talk about it. But she told me I was already on TV and I should share, so I told her there was a rumour my husband cheated with a transsexual.
"She just said, 'Ooh, exciting!' It was weird, it was creepy. I felt like I was bullied and I was opening up my life."
Kendra - who had a very public spat with Edwina in one of the show's episodes - revealed that the pair certainly won't be making up after the show.
She told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "If I saw her, I wouldn't even look at her. She's just rude. Even during my apology she can't even woman up, look me in the eyes and apologise for what she said.
"She's scared. She's scared of something - she'd rather talk to herself than others. She didn't even have the guts to say what she thought of me to my face. That makes her a coward. And I heard that she was talking about me being American. What does where I come from matter? That is racist.
"Edwina comes from the political world. She should be setting an example. She's a hypocrite - like all politicians."

Kym Marsh excited to wed


Kym Marsh "can't wait" to marry Dan Hooper.
The 38-year-old actress - who plays Michelle Connor in 'Coronation Street' - reportedly said 'yes' straight away when her personal trainer boyfriend popped the question on Friday (05.12.14) before he whisked her away for a romantic weekend in Europe.
A friend shared: "Kym is the happiest and healthiest I've ever seen her and it's purely down to Dan. She can't wait to become his wife.
Dan is believed to have been "nervous" before asking his now-fiancee because he wanted everything to be "perfect".
Speaking about the proposal, the friend added: "He knew it had to be perfect for Kym. He was pretty sure she'd say 'yes' but he was still nervous.
"Dan hadn't told Kym what was going to happen but they both dressed up for a big night out."
The couple have yet to confirm their happy news publicly, but Kym's excited tweet on Saturday (06.12.14) morning seemed to hint at good news.
She wrote: "Has the most amazing night last night with @Dan_hoops #luckygirl
"Can't believe I'm out and about at this time!!!! Surely I should be in bed!!!! Ah well worth it! I'm being whisked away by my boy! #excited (sic)".
However, the friend has revealed that the pair - who both have children from their previous relationships - have shared the news with their close family.
The friend continued: "They've told their children and immediate family members who have all given them their blessing."
Kym's friends - who have seen her last two marriages to Jack Ryder and Jamie Lomas end in divorce - are excited for the couple too.
The friend explained to The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Even though they haven't been together for long, they both know it's completely right.
"A lot of Kym's friends were worried to begin with that she was rushing into something with Dan. But now they've got to know him they're convinced he's a nice guy with only good intentions."

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