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Myleene Klass was "heartbroken" to discover Benedict Cumberbatch was engaged.
The television personality was distraught when she found out the 'Sherlock' actor had proposed to his girlfriend Sophie Hunter, as she admits she's "in love" with his on-screen persona.
When Myleene - who divorced husband and father of her two daughters, Ava, seven, and Hero, three, Graham Quinn in 2013 - was asked who she would like to kiss under the mistletoe this Christmas, she shared: "I was a total Cumberbitch, so my heart broke the day I found out Benedict Cumberbatch is engaged. I actually think it's 'Sherlock' I'm in love with. I like them a bit odd, a bit quirky. The fact that he's a fictional character is a minor problem. Love will conquer all!"
However, the Littlewoods clothing designer revealed she already has her sights set on another famous actor.
As she shared her Christmas list, Myleene joked to OK! magazine: "[I want] Leonardo DiCaprio, a new bag and a really happy Christmas with my girls, watching them open their presents."
Myleene Klass ‘heartbroken’ over Benedict Cumberbatch’s engagement
Myleene Klass was "heartbroken" to discover Benedict Cumberbatch was engaged.
The television personality was distraught when she found out the 'Sherlock' actor had proposed to his girlfriend Sophie Hunter, as she admits she's "in love" with his on-screen persona.
When Myleene - who divorced husband and father of her two daughters, Ava, seven, and Hero, three, Graham Quinn in 2013 - was asked who she would like to kiss under the mistletoe this Christmas, she shared: "I was a total Cumberbitch, so my heart broke the day I found out Benedict Cumberbatch is engaged. I actually think it's 'Sherlock' I'm in love with. I like them a bit odd, a bit quirky. The fact that he's a fictional character is a minor problem. Love will conquer all!"
However, the Littlewoods clothing designer revealed she already has her sights set on another famous actor.
As she shared her Christmas list, Myleene joked to OK! magazine: "[I want] Leonardo DiCaprio, a new bag and a really happy Christmas with my girls, watching them open their presents."
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Idris Elba says there's a "line to be drawn" when it comes to violence against women on television.
The 42-year-old actor stars as troubled detective John Luther in the BBC crime drama 'Luther', but he's confessed he puts a lot of thought into taking on certain roles as he doesn't want to cross the line.
He said: "There is a line to be drawn about violence on TV, especially against women, and I am definitely sensitive to it.
"Deciding on a role takes careful consideration from me.
"The rules for me are that I want to entertain and I want to keep the audience guessing but I always consider the impact of storylines, too."
The 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' star feels especially committed to ensuring 'Luther' doesn't become too offensive as he's also the associate producer.
He told The Sun newspaper: "As a producer you fear that you are sending a message out there. That said, we have to remind ourselves we are making escapism TV based on a thrill ride."
And Idris has admitted he's feeling the pressure ahead of filming for the upcoming two-part mini-series - which promises to be as brutal as the past three series - in the New Year.
He added: "I'm a bit nervous about going back to do it. And we've just announced there is going to be an American 'Luther' - the pressure is on to get that right."
Idris Elba: There must be limits to violence on TV
Idris Elba says there's a "line to be drawn" when it comes to violence against women on television.
The 42-year-old actor stars as troubled detective John Luther in the BBC crime drama 'Luther', but he's confessed he puts a lot of thought into taking on certain roles as he doesn't want to cross the line.
He said: "There is a line to be drawn about violence on TV, especially against women, and I am definitely sensitive to it.
"Deciding on a role takes careful consideration from me.
"The rules for me are that I want to entertain and I want to keep the audience guessing but I always consider the impact of storylines, too."
The 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' star feels especially committed to ensuring 'Luther' doesn't become too offensive as he's also the associate producer.
He told The Sun newspaper: "As a producer you fear that you are sending a message out there. That said, we have to remind ourselves we are making escapism TV based on a thrill ride."
And Idris has admitted he's feeling the pressure ahead of filming for the upcoming two-part mini-series - which promises to be as brutal as the past three series - in the New Year.
He added: "I'm a bit nervous about going back to do it. And we've just announced there is going to be an American 'Luther' - the pressure is on to get that right."
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Gemma Collins is donating her 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' fee to charity.
The 33-year-old star walked out of the ITV reality series jungle - which she described as her "dream job" - after just 72 hours and was rumoured to have collected the full amount she was offered to appear on the show, but she's now spoken out to rubbish the claims.
Quizzed on whether she received the full pay packet, she said: "No I didn't. I have been given a percentage which is going to charity and it's going to a children's charity for starving children because a lot of it was played on in there that, 'Oh Gemma's starving she's leaving the jungle'.
"I'll be honest with you, I was starving. I'm a plus size girl. I went from everything to 500 calories a day and that did affect me."
'The Only Way Is Essex' favourite also claimed she was meant to be taking medication during her stint on the show, but forgot it due to a personal incident that took place before she flew out to Australia.
Speaking on 'This Morning', she continued: "When I went into the [Bush] Telegraph the room was spinning around, my blood sugar levels dropped, I'm meant to take insulin three times a day but with everything that happened to me I forgot to take my medication in the jungle as well."
Gemma called the police on boyfriend Alex Moss following an incident at her home in Essex just hours before she was set to fly and she insists her fits of tears on the show were a result of the "trauma" she experienced.
She said: "It was all the shock trauma coming out. People don't know what I've been through ... If people saw pictures, if people knew what I'd been through, they'd understand."
Gemma Collins donating wages to charity
Gemma Collins is donating her 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' fee to charity.
The 33-year-old star walked out of the ITV reality series jungle - which she described as her "dream job" - after just 72 hours and was rumoured to have collected the full amount she was offered to appear on the show, but she's now spoken out to rubbish the claims.
Quizzed on whether she received the full pay packet, she said: "No I didn't. I have been given a percentage which is going to charity and it's going to a children's charity for starving children because a lot of it was played on in there that, 'Oh Gemma's starving she's leaving the jungle'.
"I'll be honest with you, I was starving. I'm a plus size girl. I went from everything to 500 calories a day and that did affect me."
'The Only Way Is Essex' favourite also claimed she was meant to be taking medication during her stint on the show, but forgot it due to a personal incident that took place before she flew out to Australia.
Speaking on 'This Morning', she continued: "When I went into the [Bush] Telegraph the room was spinning around, my blood sugar levels dropped, I'm meant to take insulin three times a day but with everything that happened to me I forgot to take my medication in the jungle as well."
Gemma called the police on boyfriend Alex Moss following an incident at her home in Essex just hours before she was set to fly and she insists her fits of tears on the show were a result of the "trauma" she experienced.
She said: "It was all the shock trauma coming out. People don't know what I've been through ... If people saw pictures, if people knew what I'd been through, they'd understand."
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Tom Pearce has quit 'The Only Way Is Essex'.
The 23-year-old star - who was recently reported to have been dropped from the Christmas special of the popular reality series and wasn't included in bosses' future plans - took to Twitter today (28.11.14) to announce he has left the ITVBe show.
Tom - who also works in the City of London - rubbished rumours he had been dropped by producers and claimed he quit the show to focus on his career.
He wrote: "Contrary to some articles in the press this morning I was not dropped from Xmas special, I Quit to concentrate on my job. (sic)"
It was first reported that Tom - who claimed he had begun filming the festive episode this week - had been dropped from the show earlier today.
A source told The Mirror newspaper: "Tom won't be featuring in the Christmas special and there's a question mark over his return next series."
Meanwhile, Tom's former co-star, Gemma Collins is all set to appear in the episode next month following her dramatic exit from 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' after spending just 72 hours in the Australian jungle.
A source close to the 33 year old said: "Gemma's first thoughts after the jungle were to contact the producers and secure her spot in the end-of-the-year special.
"She's an Essex girl at heart, so that's where she feels at her most confident and best."
Before heading into the 'I'm a Celeb' camp earlier this month, Gemma had reportedly told friends she wouldn't return to the popular reality show until February, but according to the insider, the feisty blonde wanted to be "surrounded by her mates" as she copes with the aftermath of her messy break-up from boyfriend Alex Moss, who she split from just days before entering the jungle.
Tom Pearce quits The Only Way Is Essex
Tom Pearce has quit 'The Only Way Is Essex'.
The 23-year-old star - who was recently reported to have been dropped from the Christmas special of the popular reality series and wasn't included in bosses' future plans - took to Twitter today (28.11.14) to announce he has left the ITVBe show.
Tom - who also works in the City of London - rubbished rumours he had been dropped by producers and claimed he quit the show to focus on his career.
He wrote: "Contrary to some articles in the press this morning I was not dropped from Xmas special, I Quit to concentrate on my job. (sic)"
It was first reported that Tom - who claimed he had begun filming the festive episode this week - had been dropped from the show earlier today.
A source told The Mirror newspaper: "Tom won't be featuring in the Christmas special and there's a question mark over his return next series."
Meanwhile, Tom's former co-star, Gemma Collins is all set to appear in the episode next month following her dramatic exit from 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' after spending just 72 hours in the Australian jungle.
A source close to the 33 year old said: "Gemma's first thoughts after the jungle were to contact the producers and secure her spot in the end-of-the-year special.
"She's an Essex girl at heart, so that's where she feels at her most confident and best."
Before heading into the 'I'm a Celeb' camp earlier this month, Gemma had reportedly told friends she wouldn't return to the popular reality show until February, but according to the insider, the feisty blonde wanted to be "surrounded by her mates" as she copes with the aftermath of her messy break-up from boyfriend Alex Moss, who she split from just days before entering the jungle.
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Michael Buerk's wife insists he won't quit 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'.
The BBC newsreader's spouse, Christine Buerk, says her husband will not walk out of the jungle due to low food rations, as he's faced much tougher situations while working as a foreign news correspondent.
She shared: "Michael isn't a quitter. I don't see him walking out. He's been in worse places.
"He's been shot at, he's been gassed, he's been blown up in an ammunition dump explosion, he's seen a sound guy die, he's seen a cameraman lose his arm.
"He's been in real reality situations that have been very tough. I would be really, really surprised if he broke."
Christine's comments follow reports the 68-year-old newscaster was on the brink of leaving the ITV show because of the meagre food rations, which has left viewers worrying about his shrinking figure.
She told the Daily Mail newspaper: "Michael actually loves rice and beans. I was quite horrified to realise that they only get 500 calories a day in the jungle.
"He does look a bit glum in there, though. With only 500 calories a day, they haven't got enough energy to smile as well."
Christine was also quick to reassure 'I'm a Celeb' fans that her husband wasn't wasting away.
She said: "He's not got a lot of spare flesh on him, but he's in good shape. I think it's far, far healthier to be a little bit underweight than overweight."
Michael Buerk won’t quit I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Michael Buerk's wife insists he won't quit 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'.
The BBC newsreader's spouse, Christine Buerk, says her husband will not walk out of the jungle due to low food rations, as he's faced much tougher situations while working as a foreign news correspondent.
She shared: "Michael isn't a quitter. I don't see him walking out. He's been in worse places.
"He's been shot at, he's been gassed, he's been blown up in an ammunition dump explosion, he's seen a sound guy die, he's seen a cameraman lose his arm.
"He's been in real reality situations that have been very tough. I would be really, really surprised if he broke."
Christine's comments follow reports the 68-year-old newscaster was on the brink of leaving the ITV show because of the meagre food rations, which has left viewers worrying about his shrinking figure.
She told the Daily Mail newspaper: "Michael actually loves rice and beans. I was quite horrified to realise that they only get 500 calories a day in the jungle.
"He does look a bit glum in there, though. With only 500 calories a day, they haven't got enough energy to smile as well."
Christine was also quick to reassure 'I'm a Celeb' fans that her husband wasn't wasting away.
She said: "He's not got a lot of spare flesh on him, but he's in good shape. I think it's far, far healthier to be a little bit underweight than overweight."
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Len Goodman claims he and his fellow judges are banned from talking to one another during the 'Strictly Come Dancing' dance-off.
The head judge says he, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel-Horwood and Darcey Bussell are watched by backstage staff during the final performances of the two celebrities with the fewest public votes to make sure they don't come to a mutual decision on who they think should go home.
He said: "They are very important about the compliances on the show and that you do everything correct and there are people who check.
"You have to vote who you want to save straight away.
"You don't see what the others have done. You don't have a little chit-chat and say, 'What shall we do?'
"Oh no, there's no communication.
"You press a button if you want to save Number One or Number Two. You press it and then what happens, happens."
The 70-year-old professional ballroom dancer - who also acts as a judge on the US version - has also confessed he never thought the show would be a hit with viewers.
Len told the Daily Star newspaper: "I never thought Strictly would work.
"I remember it very clearly. I got the job and I said to my old Sue [his wife], 'Nobody is really interested in ballroom dancing any more'.
"I was convinced the pros would not be able to teach the celebs to much of a standard. How wrong I was - and now it is everywhere."
Len Goodman: Judges can’t talk during dance-off
Len Goodman claims he and his fellow judges are banned from talking to one another during the 'Strictly Come Dancing' dance-off.
The head judge says he, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel-Horwood and Darcey Bussell are watched by backstage staff during the final performances of the two celebrities with the fewest public votes to make sure they don't come to a mutual decision on who they think should go home.
He said: "They are very important about the compliances on the show and that you do everything correct and there are people who check.
"You have to vote who you want to save straight away.
"You don't see what the others have done. You don't have a little chit-chat and say, 'What shall we do?'
"Oh no, there's no communication.
"You press a button if you want to save Number One or Number Two. You press it and then what happens, happens."
The 70-year-old professional ballroom dancer - who also acts as a judge on the US version - has also confessed he never thought the show would be a hit with viewers.
Len told the Daily Star newspaper: "I never thought Strictly would work.
"I remember it very clearly. I got the job and I said to my old Sue [his wife], 'Nobody is really interested in ballroom dancing any more'.
"I was convinced the pros would not be able to teach the celebs to much of a standard. How wrong I was - and now it is everywhere."
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Lauren Platt may be too ill to perform on 'The X Factor' this Saturday (29.11.14).
The 17-year-old wannabe pop star could potentially miss out on singing this weekend after being hit by a nasty bout of flu as the ITV production crew are unsure if she will be ready to perform on the live show.
Speaking about her condition, a source shared: "Lauren has been really ill. Earlier in the week we had to cancel an entire day of filming so she could go to bed."
However, the insider then revealed how a desperate Lauren is "determined" to keep her spot on the ITV competition, despite fears that singing will damage her voice for future shows.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "At the moment she is determined to sing tomorrow regardless and no one wants to tell her otherwise.
"[But] she is also worried that being ill will affect her performance if she goes on. The odds are really against her this week."
Meanwhile, it has been revealed that Fleur East is dating fashion designer Marcel Badiane Robin.
The 26-year-old hopeful has reportedly been secretly seeing the French-born stylist - who has worked with the likes of Rita Ora and Jason Derulo - for several months.
A source told The Sun: "They have been dating for a while now and it is definitely serious.
"He is incredibly supportive of her X Factor success and wants her to go all the way, just as she is really supportive of his fashion career."
Lauren Platt might miss The X Factor due to illness
Lauren Platt may be too ill to perform on 'The X Factor' this Saturday (29.11.14).
The 17-year-old wannabe pop star could potentially miss out on singing this weekend after being hit by a nasty bout of flu as the ITV production crew are unsure if she will be ready to perform on the live show.
Speaking about her condition, a source shared: "Lauren has been really ill. Earlier in the week we had to cancel an entire day of filming so she could go to bed."
However, the insider then revealed how a desperate Lauren is "determined" to keep her spot on the ITV competition, despite fears that singing will damage her voice for future shows.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "At the moment she is determined to sing tomorrow regardless and no one wants to tell her otherwise.
"[But] she is also worried that being ill will affect her performance if she goes on. The odds are really against her this week."
Meanwhile, it has been revealed that Fleur East is dating fashion designer Marcel Badiane Robin.
The 26-year-old hopeful has reportedly been secretly seeing the French-born stylist - who has worked with the likes of Rita Ora and Jason Derulo - for several months.
A source told The Sun: "They have been dating for a while now and it is definitely serious.
"He is incredibly supportive of her X Factor success and wants her to go all the way, just as she is really supportive of his fashion career."
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Jenna Coleman has signed up for the next series of 'Doctor Who'.
The 28-year-old actress - who stars as the Time Lord's assistant Clara Oswald in the BBC One sci-fi series opposite current doctor Peter Capaldi - was tipped to leave the show during this year's Christmas special but will now continue playing the sidekick for the first half of the next series.
It is believed Jenna had a "change of heart" about leaving the show after doing just one series with Peter, 56.
Her decision has shocked show boss Steven Moffat and prompted writers to pen a new script for the upcoming season - which originally saw her character being killed off - so Clara can return to the Tardis with the Doctor .
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "When it came to Clara, they had to tear them up and start again.
"In the original draft of the script, she became an old woman who then died with the Doctor at her side. But after they were rewritten, she will now be seen returning to the Tardis, hand in hand with the Doctor."
The pair are set to be joined by actor Nick Frost in this year's Christmas Day special, who will take on the role of Santa Claus and attempt to help the duo escape from an Arctic base.
The BBC said: "The Doctor and Clara face their last Christmas. Trapped on an Arctic base, under an attack from terrifying creatures, who are you going to call? Santa Claus?"
Jenna Coleman puts off ‘Doctor Who’ exit
Jenna Coleman has signed up for the next series of 'Doctor Who'.
The 28-year-old actress - who stars as the Time Lord's assistant Clara Oswald in the BBC One sci-fi series opposite current doctor Peter Capaldi - was tipped to leave the show during this year's Christmas special but will now continue playing the sidekick for the first half of the next series.
It is believed Jenna had a "change of heart" about leaving the show after doing just one series with Peter, 56.
Her decision has shocked show boss Steven Moffat and prompted writers to pen a new script for the upcoming season - which originally saw her character being killed off - so Clara can return to the Tardis with the Doctor .
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "When it came to Clara, they had to tear them up and start again.
"In the original draft of the script, she became an old woman who then died with the Doctor at her side. But after they were rewritten, she will now be seen returning to the Tardis, hand in hand with the Doctor."
The pair are set to be joined by actor Nick Frost in this year's Christmas Day special, who will take on the role of Santa Claus and attempt to help the duo escape from an Arctic base.
The BBC said: "The Doctor and Clara face their last Christmas. Trapped on an Arctic base, under an attack from terrifying creatures, who are you going to call? Santa Claus?"
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Sammy Winward has quit 'Emmerdale'.
The 29-year-old actress has left soap bosses "gutted" after announcing her intention to leave after 13 years as Katie Addyman, not long after shooting the show's Christmas episodes, which will see her alter ego re-marry Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher).
A source said: "Sammy is the Michelle Keegan of Emmerdale so everyone's gutted she's leaving.
"She's hugely popular and her character has been a big part in the show overtaking 'EastEnders'."
The blonde beauty will leave next year and though her exit storyline hasn't been plotted yet, it is likely to be explosive.
The source said: "The producers haven't decided yet [if they will kill her off]. 'Emmerdale' love a big death because it's great for their ratings.
"Katie being Katie she sure won't be sailing calmly off into the sunset."
Sammy - who has nine-year-old daughter Mia with former partner David Dunn - is keen to tackle new projects and would love to indulge in her passion for history with a part in a period drama like 'Downton Abbey'.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "She wants to spread her wings and try theatre work and other telly. 'Emmerdale' is virtually everything she has ever known
"She always has her nose stuck in a book and can't get enough of documentaries about bygone days."
Sammy Winward quits Emmerdale
Sammy Winward has quit 'Emmerdale'.
The 29-year-old actress has left soap bosses "gutted" after announcing her intention to leave after 13 years as Katie Addyman, not long after shooting the show's Christmas episodes, which will see her alter ego re-marry Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher).
A source said: "Sammy is the Michelle Keegan of Emmerdale so everyone's gutted she's leaving.
"She's hugely popular and her character has been a big part in the show overtaking 'EastEnders'."
The blonde beauty will leave next year and though her exit storyline hasn't been plotted yet, it is likely to be explosive.
The source said: "The producers haven't decided yet [if they will kill her off]. 'Emmerdale' love a big death because it's great for their ratings.
"Katie being Katie she sure won't be sailing calmly off into the sunset."
Sammy - who has nine-year-old daughter Mia with former partner David Dunn - is keen to tackle new projects and would love to indulge in her passion for history with a part in a period drama like 'Downton Abbey'.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "She wants to spread her wings and try theatre work and other telly. 'Emmerdale' is virtually everything she has ever known
"She always has her nose stuck in a book and can't get enough of documentaries about bygone days."