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Vicki Michelle has left 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here'.
The ''Allo 'Allo' star - who is the fourth celebrity to be voted out of the ITV reality show - has credited her time in the jungle as "fabulous".
Speaking to hosts Ant and Dec after her exit, she said: "It feels fabulous that I'm going to be out in the real world. I'm not sure how I'm gonna cope with it ... I'm excited to be out. It's been a fabulous experience."
The 63-year-old actress also admitted that she found the show tough but really enjoyed her time on the programme.
She said: "It was really much harder than I thought it would be but really, in a weird, sadistic, masochistic way, it was fun...; setting yourself challenges and overcoming them and living in the rainforest.
"You wake up every morning and you think, 'Oh my God, I'm out living a life that I never would at home.'"
Vicki - who is the sixth celebrity to leave the show, following Gemma Collins and Craig Charles' early exits, as well as the eliminations of Jimmy Bullard, Nadia Forde and Michael Buerk - lasted just under three weeks on 'I'm A Celebrity'.
Summing up her jungle experience, she added: "I was in there for a long time. When you're in there, you feel like you've known those people for years and it's only a few weeks ... Everything's heightened."
Vicki Michelle leaves I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here
Vicki Michelle has left 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here'.
The ''Allo 'Allo' star - who is the fourth celebrity to be voted out of the ITV reality show - has credited her time in the jungle as "fabulous".
Speaking to hosts Ant and Dec after her exit, she said: "It feels fabulous that I'm going to be out in the real world. I'm not sure how I'm gonna cope with it ... I'm excited to be out. It's been a fabulous experience."
The 63-year-old actress also admitted that she found the show tough but really enjoyed her time on the programme.
She said: "It was really much harder than I thought it would be but really, in a weird, sadistic, masochistic way, it was fun...; setting yourself challenges and overcoming them and living in the rainforest.
"You wake up every morning and you think, 'Oh my God, I'm out living a life that I never would at home.'"
Vicki - who is the sixth celebrity to leave the show, following Gemma Collins and Craig Charles' early exits, as well as the eliminations of Jimmy Bullard, Nadia Forde and Michael Buerk - lasted just under three weeks on 'I'm A Celebrity'.
Summing up her jungle experience, she added: "I was in there for a long time. When you're in there, you feel like you've known those people for years and it's only a few weeks ... Everything's heightened."
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Danny O'Donoghue is considering a return to 'The Voice UK'.
The 34-year-old singer starred as a coach in the BBC One singing competition alongside Will.I.Am, Jessie J and Tom Jones for the show's first two series' but announced his departure in 2013 to concentrate on his band, The Script.
However, the 'Superheroes' singer has revealed he would not be opposed to returning to the show if his bandmates were happy for him to take part, and the producers wanted him to appear again.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the 2014 Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Awards in London last night (03.12.14), he said: "Yeah of course I would consider it [a return]. I loved doing it, I loved being on the show.
"Obviously it's not just me, I'm in a band, and our band has gone on to bigger and better things since the show, but if I was asked back, you never know. We might put out a greatest hits and then I'll do a bit of TV and Glen [Power, the band's drummer] will be on 'Strictly Come Dancing' or something."
Despite departing from the show in order to concentrate on his own music career, the singer-songwriter revealed he now feels much more confident on stage since appearing on the programme.
He explained: "It really calmed my nerves when it comes to big events and television shows, because I was always nervous going onto those shows because it was like, 'gasp, it's 'The Voice,' or 'gasp, it's the 'X Factor,' but just being part of the show you just realise that everyone just wants to make a great show. Nobody's there to make a fool out of anybody, they're just there to make a great show, have a happy time, and go home, so that's been a good job for me."
Danny O’Donoghue up for return to The Voice UK
Danny O'Donoghue is considering a return to 'The Voice UK'.
The 34-year-old singer starred as a coach in the BBC One singing competition alongside Will.I.Am, Jessie J and Tom Jones for the show's first two series' but announced his departure in 2013 to concentrate on his band, The Script.
However, the 'Superheroes' singer has revealed he would not be opposed to returning to the show if his bandmates were happy for him to take part, and the producers wanted him to appear again.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the 2014 Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Awards in London last night (03.12.14), he said: "Yeah of course I would consider it [a return]. I loved doing it, I loved being on the show.
"Obviously it's not just me, I'm in a band, and our band has gone on to bigger and better things since the show, but if I was asked back, you never know. We might put out a greatest hits and then I'll do a bit of TV and Glen [Power, the band's drummer] will be on 'Strictly Come Dancing' or something."
Despite departing from the show in order to concentrate on his own music career, the singer-songwriter revealed he now feels much more confident on stage since appearing on the programme.
He explained: "It really calmed my nerves when it comes to big events and television shows, because I was always nervous going onto those shows because it was like, 'gasp, it's 'The Voice,' or 'gasp, it's the 'X Factor,' but just being part of the show you just realise that everyone just wants to make a great show. Nobody's there to make a fool out of anybody, they're just there to make a great show, have a happy time, and go home, so that's been a good job for me."
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Louis Walsh has predicted Lauren Platt will be voted off 'The X Factor' this week.
The 62-year-old judge - who lost his final act, Stereo Kicks, to Lauren in Sunday night's sing off (30.11.14) - believes the 16-year-old singer will be the next act to leave the competition.
When asked if he thought Cheryl will lose her last remaining act this week, he said: "Absolutely, yeah."
Louis also confessed he was gutted to see his eight-piece boyband leave and insists they had "two more weeks" left in the competition.
The entertainment manager then explained how he is sure the boys have a career ahead of them but admitted he wouldn't be able to work with the band again as they are already contracted to management company James Grant as part of their deal to appear on 'The X Factor'.
When asked if he would manage the band, Louis said: "I couldn't even if I wanted to.
"What the public don't know is that everybody on 'The X Factor' signs a contract before the show about the management. They all sign with James Grant. So even if I wanted to I couldn't.
"I think they're really good, I think they've got a career definitely. I love working with them. We got to know each other in the end. I was really annoyed last week when they were voted off - I thought we had two more weeks."
Louis Walsh: Lauren Platt will leave X Factor this week
Louis Walsh has predicted Lauren Platt will be voted off 'The X Factor' this week.
The 62-year-old judge - who lost his final act, Stereo Kicks, to Lauren in Sunday night's sing off (30.11.14) - believes the 16-year-old singer will be the next act to leave the competition.
When asked if he thought Cheryl will lose her last remaining act this week, he said: "Absolutely, yeah."
Louis also confessed he was gutted to see his eight-piece boyband leave and insists they had "two more weeks" left in the competition.
The entertainment manager then explained how he is sure the boys have a career ahead of them but admitted he wouldn't be able to work with the band again as they are already contracted to management company James Grant as part of their deal to appear on 'The X Factor'.
When asked if he would manage the band, Louis said: "I couldn't even if I wanted to.
"What the public don't know is that everybody on 'The X Factor' signs a contract before the show about the management. They all sign with James Grant. So even if I wanted to I couldn't.
"I think they're really good, I think they've got a career definitely. I love working with them. We got to know each other in the end. I was really annoyed last week when they were voted off - I thought we had two more weeks."
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Katie Hopkins has completed her weight loss challenge.
The television personality has successfully shed the flab which she purposefully gained as part of a televised health experiment called 'Katie Hopkins: My Fat Story' which is due to air on TLC in January.
The outspoken star took to her Twitter account to confirm the news as she rejoiced at the loss of her double chin.
She wrote: "Have shifted the weight and my four chins. Chubsters want hugs. But many need a kick up the arse instead. #noexcuses (sic)"
Katie - who rose to fame on the third series of 'The Apprentice' in 2006 - ate over 6,500 calories a day and gained four stone before losing it in a bid to prove that being overweight is a lifestyle choice.
Speaking on 'This Morning' in August, the 39-year-old star said: "Britain is eating its way to obesity and struggling to do anything about it. But in the vast majority of cases, the solution is simple.
"Overweight people should eat less and move more and stop blaming everyone else for problems they can control. To prove that losing weight is not as hard as some people make out, I'm going from underweight to overweight and back.
"I've now piled on three stone and more than doubled my body fat, which has been a struggle both physically and emotionally. I had seriously underestimated the emotional fallout of feeling overweight. The person I see in the mirror is a complete stranger to me."
Katie Hopkins completes weight loss challenge
Katie Hopkins has completed her weight loss challenge.
The television personality has successfully shed the flab which she purposefully gained as part of a televised health experiment called 'Katie Hopkins: My Fat Story' which is due to air on TLC in January.
The outspoken star took to her Twitter account to confirm the news as she rejoiced at the loss of her double chin.
She wrote: "Have shifted the weight and my four chins. Chubsters want hugs. But many need a kick up the arse instead. #noexcuses (sic)"
Katie - who rose to fame on the third series of 'The Apprentice' in 2006 - ate over 6,500 calories a day and gained four stone before losing it in a bid to prove that being overweight is a lifestyle choice.
Speaking on 'This Morning' in August, the 39-year-old star said: "Britain is eating its way to obesity and struggling to do anything about it. But in the vast majority of cases, the solution is simple.
"Overweight people should eat less and move more and stop blaming everyone else for problems they can control. To prove that losing weight is not as hard as some people make out, I'm going from underweight to overweight and back.
"I've now piled on three stone and more than doubled my body fat, which has been a struggle both physically and emotionally. I had seriously underestimated the emotional fallout of feeling overweight. The person I see in the mirror is a complete stranger to me."
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Caroline Flack speaks to the other 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars on WhatsApp "every day."
The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter praised fellow female contestants Pixie Lott and The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge for being "lovely" and revealed they are always chatting on the popular instant messaging app.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Awards at One Mayfair in London on Wednesday (03.12.14), she gushed: "Pixie and Frankie are just brilliant. They're the most lovely, supportive, non-competitive group of girls I've ever met. All the girls on 'Strictly' actually, we've become really close.
"Since day one we've spoken to each other every day on this WhatsApp group, and we still do, even people who are not on the competition, it's just been really nice."
The television presenter soared to the top of the leaderboard on Saturday evening's (29.11.14) Dancing Around the World special with a Turkish-inspired Charleston, and has surprised herself with her dancing ability.
She said: "I've found something that I really enjoy doing, I didn't realise. I didn't think I'd have the confidence to do it, and I didn't think I'd be able to get this far, definitely. It was more of a challenge for myself, and now, it's such a cliché, but I've surprised myself a bit with how much I've enjoyed it."
Caroline - who is partnered with dance professional Pasha Kovalev - also praised the show's hosts Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and Zoe Ball, who presents spin-off show 'It Takes Two' and recently co-hosted the main programme when Claudia was forced to take time off.
The 35-year-old beauty added: "If you look at the whole show it's very girl-powered. You've got Claudia and Tess, you've got Zoe, they're holding the reigns of one of the best shows on telly at the minute."
Caroline Flack speaks to Strictly Come Dancing stars everyday
Caroline Flack speaks to the other 'Strictly Come Dancing' stars on WhatsApp "every day."
The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter praised fellow female contestants Pixie Lott and The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge for being "lovely" and revealed they are always chatting on the popular instant messaging app.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Awards at One Mayfair in London on Wednesday (03.12.14), she gushed: "Pixie and Frankie are just brilliant. They're the most lovely, supportive, non-competitive group of girls I've ever met. All the girls on 'Strictly' actually, we've become really close.
"Since day one we've spoken to each other every day on this WhatsApp group, and we still do, even people who are not on the competition, it's just been really nice."
The television presenter soared to the top of the leaderboard on Saturday evening's (29.11.14) Dancing Around the World special with a Turkish-inspired Charleston, and has surprised herself with her dancing ability.
She said: "I've found something that I really enjoy doing, I didn't realise. I didn't think I'd have the confidence to do it, and I didn't think I'd be able to get this far, definitely. It was more of a challenge for myself, and now, it's such a cliché, but I've surprised myself a bit with how much I've enjoyed it."
Caroline - who is partnered with dance professional Pasha Kovalev - also praised the show's hosts Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman and Zoe Ball, who presents spin-off show 'It Takes Two' and recently co-hosted the main programme when Claudia was forced to take time off.
The 35-year-old beauty added: "If you look at the whole show it's very girl-powered. You've got Claudia and Tess, you've got Zoe, they're holding the reigns of one of the best shows on telly at the minute."
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Nadia Forde plans to meet up with Jake Quickenden when he leaves the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.
The glamour model - who was voted off the ITV reality series earlier this week - has confessed she is "open to romance" and is planning to go for dinner with the former 'X Factor' contestant when the show is over.
She said: "There's no doubt he's good looking. He's a sweetheart, a great guy.
"We've got a meal planned and we're going to smash a chicken curry."
The 25-year-old beauty's comments come after she insisted Jake was like a brother to her following her departure from camp on Tuesday (02.12.14), and she's also admitted he saw right through her timid persona.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I've always been quite quiet and have always held myself back a little bit. Jake noticed that ... He saw through me and he said it. I listen to his advice and we're planning on going on lots of nights out."
Nadia claimed her relationship with Jake was better than that of the "bromance" between Carl Fogarty and evicted campmate Jimmy Bullard.
The curvaceous brunette added: "The 'Joggy bromance' - they can't touch 'Jadia' to be honest with you. We are cooler together ... He's just a flirt, that's the way he is. Jake was telling me, 'You're not like other girls'. We get on really, really well.
"I'm looking forward to seeing him at the wrap party for the show."
Nadia plans to have meal with Jake Quickenden
Nadia Forde plans to meet up with Jake Quickenden when he leaves the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.
The glamour model - who was voted off the ITV reality series earlier this week - has confessed she is "open to romance" and is planning to go for dinner with the former 'X Factor' contestant when the show is over.
She said: "There's no doubt he's good looking. He's a sweetheart, a great guy.
"We've got a meal planned and we're going to smash a chicken curry."
The 25-year-old beauty's comments come after she insisted Jake was like a brother to her following her departure from camp on Tuesday (02.12.14), and she's also admitted he saw right through her timid persona.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I've always been quite quiet and have always held myself back a little bit. Jake noticed that ... He saw through me and he said it. I listen to his advice and we're planning on going on lots of nights out."
Nadia claimed her relationship with Jake was better than that of the "bromance" between Carl Fogarty and evicted campmate Jimmy Bullard.
The curvaceous brunette added: "The 'Joggy bromance' - they can't touch 'Jadia' to be honest with you. We are cooler together ... He's just a flirt, that's the way he is. Jake was telling me, 'You're not like other girls'. We get on really, really well.
"I'm looking forward to seeing him at the wrap party for the show."
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Ola Jordan will reportedly quit 'Strictly Come Dancing' after the current series.
The 32-year-old professional dancer will leave the popular BBC One ballroom show in December after eight successful years following her husband James Jordan's decision to quit earlier this year.
A source shared: "Ola leaving Strictly will come as a huge blow to the show.
"She hasn't been the most popular dancer in recent weeks and there have been some problems, but she is still one of the best professionals on the show.
"She has been there since 2006 and won the whole thing with Chris Hollins in 2009, so she will be a big loss."
The newly-brunette beauty - who was accused of bullying her celebrity partner Steve Backshall last month before being voted out of the competition - is now said to have been offered a big-money deal by Channel 4.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "Ola's become disillusioned with working for the BBC and she and James want to do their own thing.
"Channel 4 are offering them a really good package.
"She's going to do 'The Jump' at the start of next year and they are lining up a dance reality show for them to star in.
"They feel they will get far more creative control than they had at the Beeb - and they are definitely going to earn a hell of a lot more cash."
Ola Jordan quits Strictly Come Dancing?
Ola Jordan will reportedly quit 'Strictly Come Dancing' after the current series.
The 32-year-old professional dancer will leave the popular BBC One ballroom show in December after eight successful years following her husband James Jordan's decision to quit earlier this year.
A source shared: "Ola leaving Strictly will come as a huge blow to the show.
"She hasn't been the most popular dancer in recent weeks and there have been some problems, but she is still one of the best professionals on the show.
"She has been there since 2006 and won the whole thing with Chris Hollins in 2009, so she will be a big loss."
The newly-brunette beauty - who was accused of bullying her celebrity partner Steve Backshall last month before being voted out of the competition - is now said to have been offered a big-money deal by Channel 4.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "Ola's become disillusioned with working for the BBC and she and James want to do their own thing.
"Channel 4 are offering them a really good package.
"She's going to do 'The Jump' at the start of next year and they are lining up a dance reality show for them to star in.
"They feel they will get far more creative control than they had at the Beeb - and they are definitely going to earn a hell of a lot more cash."
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Danny Dyer thinks he could play Sherlock and Doctor Who.
The 37-year-old actor believes there could be a place for him in the hit BBC shows - which are currently played by posh stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Peter Capaldi - despite his heavy Cockney accent.
Danny shared: "I think that I could play Sherlock, if I did it my way.
"Benedict's brilliant and the lines roll off his tongue, but that role is about being highly intelligent rather than posh.
"I think I could do Doctor Who as well."
The 'EastEnders' star explained how Benedict's clipped tones might work in some forms of film, such as the 2014 movie 'The Imitation Game', but doesn't see how the 38-year-old actor could transform himself into a working class character.
Danny told Radio Times magazine: "I love Benedict. 'The Imitation Game' looks amazing. He couldn't play a kid from a working-class estate, but I couldn't do what he does either.
"But there is a niche for what I do. And there's a demographic for Benedict. But it means that he's more likely to get roles in Hollywood and I'm more likely to stay living in Debden [Essex]."
Danny - who is known for his hardman roles in 'The Football Factory' and 'The Business' - admitted that Benedict would get "annihilated" if he tried to go to a regular pub.
He joked: "In this country, he has got utmost respect, but if he walked into a pub, he'd get annihilated by geezers. He'd be bullied."
Danny Dyer wants to play Sherlock
Danny Dyer thinks he could play Sherlock and Doctor Who.
The 37-year-old actor believes there could be a place for him in the hit BBC shows - which are currently played by posh stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Peter Capaldi - despite his heavy Cockney accent.
Danny shared: "I think that I could play Sherlock, if I did it my way.
"Benedict's brilliant and the lines roll off his tongue, but that role is about being highly intelligent rather than posh.
"I think I could do Doctor Who as well."
The 'EastEnders' star explained how Benedict's clipped tones might work in some forms of film, such as the 2014 movie 'The Imitation Game', but doesn't see how the 38-year-old actor could transform himself into a working class character.
Danny told Radio Times magazine: "I love Benedict. 'The Imitation Game' looks amazing. He couldn't play a kid from a working-class estate, but I couldn't do what he does either.
"But there is a niche for what I do. And there's a demographic for Benedict. But it means that he's more likely to get roles in Hollywood and I'm more likely to stay living in Debden [Essex]."
Danny - who is known for his hardman roles in 'The Football Factory' and 'The Business' - admitted that Benedict would get "annihilated" if he tried to go to a regular pub.
He joked: "In this country, he has got utmost respect, but if he walked into a pub, he'd get annihilated by geezers. He'd be bullied."
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Michael Buerk has left the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle.
The 68-year-old broadcaster was the third celebrity to be voted off the ITV reality series in last night's (03.12.14) episode despite appearing to come out of his shell during his time in the Australian jungle.
Quizzed by presenters Ant & Dec on what he'd really thought of the experience following his departure from the camp, he said: "I thought they'd all be t***ers and not all of them were. I thought the regime was hard but the people were better."
The award-winning journalist lasted an incredible 19 days in the jungle but admitted he was "pleased" to leave so he could be reunited with his wife Christine and tuck into a nice meal after shedding weight while on jungle rations.
Speaking about the campmates struggles with the lack of food, he said: "It's amazing how it alters your mood. People get down when they are hungry."
Michael's exit from camp comes after glamour model Nadia Forde, 25, was voted off on Tuesday (02.12.14) and former Premier League footballer Jimmy Bullard's shock eviction on Monday (01.12.14).
The oldest member of the camp - who formed a close friendship with rapper Tinchy Stryder during his time on the show - went on to admit that he'd like to see former 'X Factor' contestant Jake Quickenden crowned King of the Jungle.
Michael Buerk voted off I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
Michael Buerk has left the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle.
The 68-year-old broadcaster was the third celebrity to be voted off the ITV reality series in last night's (03.12.14) episode despite appearing to come out of his shell during his time in the Australian jungle.
Quizzed by presenters Ant & Dec on what he'd really thought of the experience following his departure from the camp, he said: "I thought they'd all be t***ers and not all of them were. I thought the regime was hard but the people were better."
The award-winning journalist lasted an incredible 19 days in the jungle but admitted he was "pleased" to leave so he could be reunited with his wife Christine and tuck into a nice meal after shedding weight while on jungle rations.
Speaking about the campmates struggles with the lack of food, he said: "It's amazing how it alters your mood. People get down when they are hungry."
Michael's exit from camp comes after glamour model Nadia Forde, 25, was voted off on Tuesday (02.12.14) and former Premier League footballer Jimmy Bullard's shock eviction on Monday (01.12.14).
The oldest member of the camp - who formed a close friendship with rapper Tinchy Stryder during his time on the show - went on to admit that he'd like to see former 'X Factor' contestant Jake Quickenden crowned King of the Jungle.