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Louise Thompson has joked about having children with Alik Alfus.
The 24-year-old reality star has already discussed having babies and getting married with her American beau, as she revealed that they are getting more serious.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star said: "We've been joking about having children, but I'm only 24."
As Alik, 25, added: "I'm not ready to be married, but I do love the girl, so we'll where that goes."
Louise - who has previously dated 'MIC' stars Spencer Matthews, Jamie Laing, Andy Jordan - believes her new beau is very different to boys in London.
She shared with OK! magazine: "Alik is a lot more straightforward, there's no game-playing whatsoever - he's very honest about the way he feels. And also very confident. he has less insecurities than the other boys and is strong-willed. That's definitely very attractive. Our personalities just really click."
Alik then quipped: "Given the amount of time we've spent together in four months, I'm surprised we don't argue more!"
Louise Thompson jokes about having children
Louise Thompson has joked about having children with Alik Alfus.
The 24-year-old reality star has already discussed having babies and getting married with her American beau, as she revealed that they are getting more serious.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star said: "We've been joking about having children, but I'm only 24."
As Alik, 25, added: "I'm not ready to be married, but I do love the girl, so we'll where that goes."
Louise - who has previously dated 'MIC' stars Spencer Matthews, Jamie Laing, Andy Jordan - believes her new beau is very different to boys in London.
She shared with OK! magazine: "Alik is a lot more straightforward, there's no game-playing whatsoever - he's very honest about the way he feels. And also very confident. he has less insecurities than the other boys and is strong-willed. That's definitely very attractive. Our personalities just really click."
Alik then quipped: "Given the amount of time we've spent together in four months, I'm surprised we don't argue more!"
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Miranda Hart thought fame would "justify" her existence.
The 41-year-old comedienne admits she always wanted to be famous as she thought people would excuse her bizarre behaviour if they recognised her as a sitcom star.
She said: "When I was a teenager I used to want to be famous - I thought it would justify my whole existence. I imagined that if I was famous, when I tripped up in the street, people would just think, 'Bless her, she's famous, that's fine'."
However, now that she's achieved celebrity status with 'Miranda', she's confessed she's realised she's actually an "introvert" and doesn't like the lifestyle that comes with being famous.
Miranda explained: "I find it vaguely embarrassing. I'm not into fashion or the right look or going to the right places so it's quite hard being scrutinised and judged.
"Ultimately I'm an introvert. If an extrovert wants to wind down, they'll call some mates and go to the pub, whereas an introvert will stay on their own and watch TV. If I go to a party I need two days to recover."
And Miranda now admits that tripping over in the street isn't as big of a problem as it seemed as a child.
She added to Radio Times magazine: "I don't think I've ever really fallen over in the street. Except for the classic little pavement trip and we'll all do that to our dying day. I hope. I find it funny, not embarrassing now."
Miranda Hart thought fame would ‘justify’ her existence
Miranda Hart thought fame would "justify" her existence.
The 41-year-old comedienne admits she always wanted to be famous as she thought people would excuse her bizarre behaviour if they recognised her as a sitcom star.
She said: "When I was a teenager I used to want to be famous - I thought it would justify my whole existence. I imagined that if I was famous, when I tripped up in the street, people would just think, 'Bless her, she's famous, that's fine'."
However, now that she's achieved celebrity status with 'Miranda', she's confessed she's realised she's actually an "introvert" and doesn't like the lifestyle that comes with being famous.
Miranda explained: "I find it vaguely embarrassing. I'm not into fashion or the right look or going to the right places so it's quite hard being scrutinised and judged.
"Ultimately I'm an introvert. If an extrovert wants to wind down, they'll call some mates and go to the pub, whereas an introvert will stay on their own and watch TV. If I go to a party I need two days to recover."
And Miranda now admits that tripping over in the street isn't as big of a problem as it seemed as a child.
She added to Radio Times magazine: "I don't think I've ever really fallen over in the street. Except for the classic little pavement trip and we'll all do that to our dying day. I hope. I find it funny, not embarrassing now."
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Peter Kay has confirmed the cast of 'Phoenix Nights' are to reunite for a stage show.
The 41-year-old comedian has revealed he, Paddy McGuinness, Dave Spikey and the rest of the cast will reprise their roles from the popular comedy series for two nights to raise money for Comic Relief.
Speaking about his decision to bring 'Phoenix Nights' back over ten years after it last aired in 2002, he said: "Because I always like to do something for Comic Relief and this year I just thought, it'll take a year to probably organise ... I rang the cast and they overwhelmed me with their generosity.
"Everybody's doing it for free, everyone's got involved ... It's all in Manchester, it's only for two nights. It's not touring and all the money's going to Comic Relief. That's it."
Peter - who stars as the working men's club's owner Brian Potter and door man Max - admits it's been hard work getting the cast back together but claims he can't wait to take the show to the stage.
Speaking on 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon' on BBC Radio 2, he explained: "It's overwhelming ... It's been fantastic. It's been hard getting everyone back together date-wise."
Meanwhile, the 'Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere' star insists he has no plans to take the show on tour or to bring the TV show back for another series.
He added: "I don't know about the series. I don't think so, I've no plans to. It's a case of just doing one thing at a time, little steps, do this ... And the main reason for doing this is for Comic Relief."
'Phoenix Nights' will take to the stage at the Manchester Arena on January 31 and February 1 and tickets go on sale this Sunday (30.11.14) at 11am.
Peter Kay confirms Phoenix Nights stage show
Peter Kay has confirmed the cast of 'Phoenix Nights' are to reunite for a stage show.
The 41-year-old comedian has revealed he, Paddy McGuinness, Dave Spikey and the rest of the cast will reprise their roles from the popular comedy series for two nights to raise money for Comic Relief.
Speaking about his decision to bring 'Phoenix Nights' back over ten years after it last aired in 2002, he said: "Because I always like to do something for Comic Relief and this year I just thought, it'll take a year to probably organise ... I rang the cast and they overwhelmed me with their generosity.
"Everybody's doing it for free, everyone's got involved ... It's all in Manchester, it's only for two nights. It's not touring and all the money's going to Comic Relief. That's it."
Peter - who stars as the working men's club's owner Brian Potter and door man Max - admits it's been hard work getting the cast back together but claims he can't wait to take the show to the stage.
Speaking on 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon' on BBC Radio 2, he explained: "It's overwhelming ... It's been fantastic. It's been hard getting everyone back together date-wise."
Meanwhile, the 'Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere' star insists he has no plans to take the show on tour or to bring the TV show back for another series.
He added: "I don't know about the series. I don't think so, I've no plans to. It's a case of just doing one thing at a time, little steps, do this ... And the main reason for doing this is for Comic Relief."
'Phoenix Nights' will take to the stage at the Manchester Arena on January 31 and February 1 and tickets go on sale this Sunday (30.11.14) at 11am.
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Catherine Tate "can't see" herself returning to 'Doctor Who'.
The 'Nativity 2' actress has ruled out a return to the BBC One sci-fi series - in which she starred as the Doctor's companion Donna - claiming it wouldn't make sense storyline-wise if her character were to reappear.
She said: "Unfortunately I think Donna's storyline would prevent her from coming back, because any memory of the Doctor, of her time travelling with him, and the adventures she embarked on, would kill her.
"So I can't see a storyline being able to bring her back."
However, the 46-year-old comedienne insists she is keen to work with David Tennant - who was starring as the titular Time Lord during her time on the show and with whom she also appeared in a theatre production of 'Much Ado About Nothing' - again.
During a Q&A with the Guardian newspaper, she said: "Yes, working with David is the best. We get on so well and it's just always so much fun.
"I don't know how to describe it - it's just something that clicked when we first started working together from day one on 'The Runaway Bride' and hopefully will continue to."
Meanwhile, Catherine confessed she is a fan of Peter Capaldi, who took over the role of the Doctor earlier this year.
She added: "I think Peter is wonderful in the role, and I'm really enjoying the eighth season. He's a fantastic actor, and his wit and intelligence shines."
Catherine Tate has ruled out a return Doctor Who
Catherine Tate "can't see" herself returning to 'Doctor Who'.
The 'Nativity 2' actress has ruled out a return to the BBC One sci-fi series - in which she starred as the Doctor's companion Donna - claiming it wouldn't make sense storyline-wise if her character were to reappear.
She said: "Unfortunately I think Donna's storyline would prevent her from coming back, because any memory of the Doctor, of her time travelling with him, and the adventures she embarked on, would kill her.
"So I can't see a storyline being able to bring her back."
However, the 46-year-old comedienne insists she is keen to work with David Tennant - who was starring as the titular Time Lord during her time on the show and with whom she also appeared in a theatre production of 'Much Ado About Nothing' - again.
During a Q&A with the Guardian newspaper, she said: "Yes, working with David is the best. We get on so well and it's just always so much fun.
"I don't know how to describe it - it's just something that clicked when we first started working together from day one on 'The Runaway Bride' and hopefully will continue to."
Meanwhile, Catherine confessed she is a fan of Peter Capaldi, who took over the role of the Doctor earlier this year.
She added: "I think Peter is wonderful in the role, and I'm really enjoying the eighth season. He's a fantastic actor, and his wit and intelligence shines."
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'The X Factor' star Fleur East has been described as the "British Rihanna".
The brunette beauty has been likened to the 'Rude Boy' hitmaker by the show's stylist Gemma Sheppard, who has "no doubt" the pretty singer is going to be a huge success in the future.
She told The Times newspaper: "Am I allowed to have favourites? OK, well I am obsessed with how cool Fleur is. I so love dressing her.
"She is a future recording artist no doubt. She has got it all going on. I think she is the closest Britain is going to get to a British Rihanna and I can go crazy when we get into the music world."
Gemma is keen to continue styling Fleur when the show is over and insists she will "fight" to keep on dressing the rising star.
She said: "I am going to fight tooth and nail for her, I can tell you."
The 39-year-old fashionista - who also revealed that show boss Simon Cowell is "extremely involved" when it comes to the contestant's wardrobes - feels privileged to work on a show that has become "part of British television history."
She explained: "I'm very passionate about everything. I think I am very privileged to be working on a show that is part of British television history."
Fleur East is the ‘British Rihanna’
'The X Factor' star Fleur East has been described as the "British Rihanna".
The brunette beauty has been likened to the 'Rude Boy' hitmaker by the show's stylist Gemma Sheppard, who has "no doubt" the pretty singer is going to be a huge success in the future.
She told The Times newspaper: "Am I allowed to have favourites? OK, well I am obsessed with how cool Fleur is. I so love dressing her.
"She is a future recording artist no doubt. She has got it all going on. I think she is the closest Britain is going to get to a British Rihanna and I can go crazy when we get into the music world."
Gemma is keen to continue styling Fleur when the show is over and insists she will "fight" to keep on dressing the rising star.
She said: "I am going to fight tooth and nail for her, I can tell you."
The 39-year-old fashionista - who also revealed that show boss Simon Cowell is "extremely involved" when it comes to the contestant's wardrobes - feels privileged to work on a show that has become "part of British television history."
She explained: "I'm very passionate about everything. I think I am very privileged to be working on a show that is part of British television history."
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Dan Osborne has hinted he and Jacqueline Jossa are no longer together.
'The Only Way Is Essex' star has posted a cryptic message on Twitter suggesting his relationship with the 'EastEnders' actress - with whom he's expecting his second child - isn't going as smoothly as he'd hoped.
He wrote: "Relationships just do not seem to work [thumbs down and sad face emoticons]."
The 23-year-old reality TV star has been dating Jacqueline on and off for over a year and has attended numerous celebrity events with her in recent months but was spotted at a party on his own earlier this week.
And despite appearing smitten with the 21-year-old beauty, Dan previously confessed he was unsure as to whether she is "The One" for him.
He said at the time: "Hopefully I'm with someone who knows enough about me to trust me. Is Jacqueline the one? It's hard to say but I'd like to think so."
Meanwhile, the heartthrob was reportedly arrested on suspicion of assault and later released without charge earlier this month after being involved in an altercation with his ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin - with whom he has 11-month-old son Teddy.
Speaking about his strained relationship with her previously, he said: "It's not easy for Megan. I'm obviously in the middle but I'm trying to do the best I can for her, Jacqueline and of course Teddy."
Dan Osborne hints at Jacqueline Jossa split
Dan Osborne has hinted he and Jacqueline Jossa are no longer together.
'The Only Way Is Essex' star has posted a cryptic message on Twitter suggesting his relationship with the 'EastEnders' actress - with whom he's expecting his second child - isn't going as smoothly as he'd hoped.
He wrote: "Relationships just do not seem to work [thumbs down and sad face emoticons]."
The 23-year-old reality TV star has been dating Jacqueline on and off for over a year and has attended numerous celebrity events with her in recent months but was spotted at a party on his own earlier this week.
And despite appearing smitten with the 21-year-old beauty, Dan previously confessed he was unsure as to whether she is "The One" for him.
He said at the time: "Hopefully I'm with someone who knows enough about me to trust me. Is Jacqueline the one? It's hard to say but I'd like to think so."
Meanwhile, the heartthrob was reportedly arrested on suspicion of assault and later released without charge earlier this month after being involved in an altercation with his ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin - with whom he has 11-month-old son Teddy.
Speaking about his strained relationship with her previously, he said: "It's not easy for Megan. I'm obviously in the middle but I'm trying to do the best I can for her, Jacqueline and of course Teddy."
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Mary Berry took home the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Specsavers National Book Awards.
The 79-year-old television personality, who is best known as the judge on 'The Great British Bake Off', received the honour at the annual ceremony which took place at the prestigious Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London last night (26.11.14).
Speaking after collecting her trophy, Mary said: "It is very exciting for someone who failed exams at school to win this award, it's really lovely."
As she collected her award, Mary appeared to well up as she praised her loyal assistant, Lucy Young - who she revealed often gives her fashion advice.
Mary told BANG Showbiz: 'Lucy Young has been with me for 25 years. [She's] really well trained in cooking now, but now she says, 'Ooh you can't wear that'."
Mary has written an impressive 80 recipe books and sold more than 5 million copies since she started out in 1970 and culinary legend Ken Hom presented her with her latest award.
Previous winners include 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling and Jackie Collins.
Also honoured at the event were 'Little Britain' actor-turned author David Walliams who took home the award for Children's Book of the Year for the third consecutive year for his latest title, 'Awful Auntie'.
David was also the recipient of the Audible.co.uk Audiobook of the Year award.
The full list of winners are as follows:
Outstanding Achievement - Mary Berry
Crime/Thriller Book of the Year - 'I Am Pilgrim' by Terry Hayes
Magic FM Autobiography/Biography of the Year - 'Please, Mister Postman' by Alan Johnson
Food & Drink Book of the Year - 'Plenty More' by Yotam Ottolenghi
Children's Book of the Year - 'Awful Auntie' by David Walliams
Audible.co.uk Audiobook of the Year - 'Awful Auntie' by David Walliams
International Author of the Year - 'We Are Completely Beside Ourselves' by Karen Joy Fowler
Books Are My Bag New Writer of the Year - 'The Miniaturist' by Jessie Burton
Specsavers Popular Fiction Book of the Year - 'The Shock of the Fall' by Nathan Filer
Non-fiction Book of the Year - 'Love, Nina' by Nina Stibbe
UK Author of the Year - 'Us' by David Nicholls
Mary Berry wins Outstanding Achievement Award
Mary Berry took home the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Specsavers National Book Awards.
The 79-year-old television personality, who is best known as the judge on 'The Great British Bake Off', received the honour at the annual ceremony which took place at the prestigious Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London last night (26.11.14).
Speaking after collecting her trophy, Mary said: "It is very exciting for someone who failed exams at school to win this award, it's really lovely."
As she collected her award, Mary appeared to well up as she praised her loyal assistant, Lucy Young - who she revealed often gives her fashion advice.
Mary told BANG Showbiz: 'Lucy Young has been with me for 25 years. [She's] really well trained in cooking now, but now she says, 'Ooh you can't wear that'."
Mary has written an impressive 80 recipe books and sold more than 5 million copies since she started out in 1970 and culinary legend Ken Hom presented her with her latest award.
Previous winners include 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling and Jackie Collins.
Also honoured at the event were 'Little Britain' actor-turned author David Walliams who took home the award for Children's Book of the Year for the third consecutive year for his latest title, 'Awful Auntie'.
David was also the recipient of the Audible.co.uk Audiobook of the Year award.
The full list of winners are as follows:
Outstanding Achievement - Mary Berry
Crime/Thriller Book of the Year - 'I Am Pilgrim' by Terry Hayes
Magic FM Autobiography/Biography of the Year - 'Please, Mister Postman' by Alan Johnson
Food & Drink Book of the Year - 'Plenty More' by Yotam Ottolenghi
Children's Book of the Year - 'Awful Auntie' by David Walliams
Audible.co.uk Audiobook of the Year - 'Awful Auntie' by David Walliams
International Author of the Year - 'We Are Completely Beside Ourselves' by Karen Joy Fowler
Books Are My Bag New Writer of the Year - 'The Miniaturist' by Jessie Burton
Specsavers Popular Fiction Book of the Year - 'The Shock of the Fall' by Nathan Filer
Non-fiction Book of the Year - 'Love, Nina' by Nina Stibbe
UK Author of the Year - 'Us' by David Nicholls
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Calum Best has reportedly been offered £50,000 to appear on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The lothario is said to be in talks with Channel 5 bosses who hope he will help to sex up the reality show house and spill the beans on his flings with famous faces during the upcoming series, The Sun newspaper reports.
The 33-year-old model's conquests include troubled actress Lindsay Lohan, Bianca Gascoigne, Rebecca Loos - who previously claimed she had an affair with David Beckham - and former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding.
Calum is no stranger to reality TV, having appeared on 'Celebrity Love Island' - where he romanced Bianca - and 'Come Dine with Me'.
He also had his own show titled 'Calum, Fran and Dangerous Danan', which saw him and his two best pals embark on a road trip in the United States, and another called 'Totally Calum Best', in which he attempted to stay celibate for 50 days.
Meanwhile, it's been reported that while stars from reality shows such as 'Geordie Shore' and 'The Only Way Is Essex' - including Ricci Guarnaccio, Charlotte Crosby and Lauren Goodger - have proved popular on 'Celebrity Big Brother' in the past, bosses are now banning them for being too camera aware.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Bosses really want to shake up CBB. They want more people not used to being filmed."
Other names rumoured to be taking part in the upcoming series include former 'The Apprentice' candidate and 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' contestant Katie Hopkins and actress Patsy Kensit.
Calum Best offered £50,000 for Celebrity Big Brother
Calum Best has reportedly been offered £50,000 to appear on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The lothario is said to be in talks with Channel 5 bosses who hope he will help to sex up the reality show house and spill the beans on his flings with famous faces during the upcoming series, The Sun newspaper reports.
The 33-year-old model's conquests include troubled actress Lindsay Lohan, Bianca Gascoigne, Rebecca Loos - who previously claimed she had an affair with David Beckham - and former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding.
Calum is no stranger to reality TV, having appeared on 'Celebrity Love Island' - where he romanced Bianca - and 'Come Dine with Me'.
He also had his own show titled 'Calum, Fran and Dangerous Danan', which saw him and his two best pals embark on a road trip in the United States, and another called 'Totally Calum Best', in which he attempted to stay celibate for 50 days.
Meanwhile, it's been reported that while stars from reality shows such as 'Geordie Shore' and 'The Only Way Is Essex' - including Ricci Guarnaccio, Charlotte Crosby and Lauren Goodger - have proved popular on 'Celebrity Big Brother' in the past, bosses are now banning them for being too camera aware.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Bosses really want to shake up CBB. They want more people not used to being filmed."
Other names rumoured to be taking part in the upcoming series include former 'The Apprentice' candidate and 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' contestant Katie Hopkins and actress Patsy Kensit.
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Gemma Collins will return to 'The Only Way Is Essex' for the Christmas special.
The 33-year-old reality star is set to appear in the festive episode on ITVBe 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 'TOWIE' star 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 Alex Moss, who she split from just days before entering the jungle.
Taking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, the source said: "She did think about taking some time off because she has been having such a difficult spell recently.
"But then she realised that she feels at her absolute best when she is surrounded by her Essex mates, in places she
knows and loves. That's where she can be the fabulous GC."
Gemma is reported to have called the police after Alex allegedly assaulted her just hours before she was set to fly to Australia.
Gemma Collins returns to The Only Way Is Essex
Gemma Collins will return to 'The Only Way Is Essex' for the Christmas special.
The 33-year-old reality star is set to appear in the festive episode on ITVBe 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 'TOWIE' star 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 Alex Moss, who she split from just days before entering the jungle.
Taking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, the source said: "She did think about taking some time off because she has been having such a difficult spell recently.
"But then she realised that she feels at her absolute best when she is surrounded by her Essex mates, in places she
knows and loves. That's where she can be the fabulous GC."
Gemma is reported to have called the police after Alex allegedly assaulted her just hours before she was set to fly to Australia.