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Gemma Collins has left Australia and vowed never to return after her "traumatic" experience on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The 33-year-old reality TV star quit the show yesterday (19.11.14) after struggling to cope with the harsh jungle conditions and is now on her way back to Essex, after vowing to "never" return.
Arriving at Brisbane Airport, she's reported by the Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: "I'm really excited to be going home. I can't wait to get back to Essex.
"I don't regret my decision to leave the jungle. I'm never going back in there. It was really, really traumatic."
'The Only Way Is Essex' star - who claimed all she wanted was a ham sandwich and a packet of Quavers when she was given nothing but porridge to eat on the ITV reality show - appeared down as she arrived for her flight but is said to have cheered up momentarily when a fan jokingly offered her a tin foil package containing a ham sandwich.
Speaking after her departure from the jungle, Gemma - who claims the emotional turmoil of splitting from boyfriend Alex Moss just hours before she flew to Australia for the show had proved too much for her - described the experience as "hellish".
She said: "Don't get me wrong, I love going for walks in the forests in England where there are no wild animals.
"I will never ever dislike nature, but I will just never ever come to Australia again."
Following her sudden departure, 'Coronation Street' actor Craig Charles has also decided to leave the jungle after learning that his older brother Dean had suffered a fatal heart attack.
Meanwhile, former Conservative MP Edwina Currie and 'The X Factor' contestant Jake Quickenden are set to join the remaining celebrities on tonight's episode (20.11.14).
Gemma Collins has left Australia
Gemma Collins has left Australia and vowed never to return after her "traumatic" experience on 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
The 33-year-old reality TV star quit the show yesterday (19.11.14) after struggling to cope with the harsh jungle conditions and is now on her way back to Essex, after vowing to "never" return.
Arriving at Brisbane Airport, she's reported by the Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: "I'm really excited to be going home. I can't wait to get back to Essex.
"I don't regret my decision to leave the jungle. I'm never going back in there. It was really, really traumatic."
'The Only Way Is Essex' star - who claimed all she wanted was a ham sandwich and a packet of Quavers when she was given nothing but porridge to eat on the ITV reality show - appeared down as she arrived for her flight but is said to have cheered up momentarily when a fan jokingly offered her a tin foil package containing a ham sandwich.
Speaking after her departure from the jungle, Gemma - who claims the emotional turmoil of splitting from boyfriend Alex Moss just hours before she flew to Australia for the show had proved too much for her - described the experience as "hellish".
She said: "Don't get me wrong, I love going for walks in the forests in England where there are no wild animals.
"I will never ever dislike nature, but I will just never ever come to Australia again."
Following her sudden departure, 'Coronation Street' actor Craig Charles has also decided to leave the jungle after learning that his older brother Dean had suffered a fatal heart attack.
Meanwhile, former Conservative MP Edwina Currie and 'The X Factor' contestant Jake Quickenden are set to join the remaining celebrities on tonight's episode (20.11.14).
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Craig Charles has quit 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' following his brother's death.
The 'Coronation Street' actor - who was starring in the 14th series of the reality TV show - has left the jungle after he was informed that his elder sibling, Dean, had suffered a fatal heart attack, aged 52, on Tuesday night (18.11.14).
According to The Sun newspaper, Craig, 50, was told of the tragedy when he woke up this morning (20.11.14) and show bosses have confirmed he left the jungle camp shortly afterwards.
An ITV spokesman said: "Craig decided to leave the IAC camp earlier today and will be heading back to his family in the UK. We send our sincere condolences to Craig and his family."
Dean's ex-wife Karen Shaw - who had two children with the former police superintendent - has spoken of the family's shock.
She said: "It's a shock. He was always fit and healthy."
Adding: "Craig will have to leave after this."
Craig is the second person to quit the show in just 24 hours after 'The Only Way Is Essex' star, Gemma Collins, decided "that jungle life is not for her" on Wednesday (19.11.14).
A spokesperson for the show said: "We're sorry to see Gemma go but respect her decision and wish her well."
Before her departure from the ITV series, Gemma, 33, had complained about the lack of food on the show and insisted camp mates were being treated worse than criminals.
She said: "People who murder get treated better than this.
"That's the truth. Even a murderer gets fed three times a day."
Craig Charles quits I’m A Celebrity after brother’s death
Craig Charles has quit 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' following his brother's death.
The 'Coronation Street' actor - who was starring in the 14th series of the reality TV show - has left the jungle after he was informed that his elder sibling, Dean, had suffered a fatal heart attack, aged 52, on Tuesday night (18.11.14).
According to The Sun newspaper, Craig, 50, was told of the tragedy when he woke up this morning (20.11.14) and show bosses have confirmed he left the jungle camp shortly afterwards.
An ITV spokesman said: "Craig decided to leave the IAC camp earlier today and will be heading back to his family in the UK. We send our sincere condolences to Craig and his family."
Dean's ex-wife Karen Shaw - who had two children with the former police superintendent - has spoken of the family's shock.
She said: "It's a shock. He was always fit and healthy."
Adding: "Craig will have to leave after this."
Craig is the second person to quit the show in just 24 hours after 'The Only Way Is Essex' star, Gemma Collins, decided "that jungle life is not for her" on Wednesday (19.11.14).
A spokesperson for the show said: "We're sorry to see Gemma go but respect her decision and wish her well."
Before her departure from the ITV series, Gemma, 33, had complained about the lack of food on the show and insisted camp mates were being treated worse than criminals.
She said: "People who murder get treated better than this.
"That's the truth. Even a murderer gets fed three times a day."
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Gemma Collins quit 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' because of a "personal and very serious incident".
The 33-year-old star left the show yesterday (19.11.14) after three nights in the jungle, and has now revealed her split from boyfriend Alex Moss before the cameras started rolling is to blame for her short stay in the camp.
She explained: "The jungle was harder than I ever expected, I am just not as strong as I thought I was.
"A personal and very serious incident that happened to me hours before I flew to Australia affected me in camp far more than I could have imagined and I just couldn't carry on in there."
Police were called to 'The Only Way is Essex' star's home in Brentwood, Essex shortly before she flew across the world for the reality show - with Gemma claiming her boyfriend had assaulted her.
The 34-year-old ex-convict was questioned by police following the incident before being released on bail, but friends of Gemma claim the situation was still fresh on her mind when she entered the camp.
A source close to the busty blonde said: "She was devastated. She thought he was the one.
"She was going through a sudden and dramatic break-up, then she had to get on a plane and fly out to Australia for one of the most intense experiences of her life.
"She hasn't been able to talk to anyone."
As well as the emotional turmoil of the altercation with her former lover, friends added that her mother's ill health would also have been playing on her mind.
The source continued: "On top of that, her mum has been ill for months, and she was worried about leaving her."
Gemma Collins heartbroken by split
Gemma Collins quit 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' because of a "personal and very serious incident".
The 33-year-old star left the show yesterday (19.11.14) after three nights in the jungle, and has now revealed her split from boyfriend Alex Moss before the cameras started rolling is to blame for her short stay in the camp.
She explained: "The jungle was harder than I ever expected, I am just not as strong as I thought I was.
"A personal and very serious incident that happened to me hours before I flew to Australia affected me in camp far more than I could have imagined and I just couldn't carry on in there."
Police were called to 'The Only Way is Essex' star's home in Brentwood, Essex shortly before she flew across the world for the reality show - with Gemma claiming her boyfriend had assaulted her.
The 34-year-old ex-convict was questioned by police following the incident before being released on bail, but friends of Gemma claim the situation was still fresh on her mind when she entered the camp.
A source close to the busty blonde said: "She was devastated. She thought he was the one.
"She was going through a sudden and dramatic break-up, then she had to get on a plane and fly out to Australia for one of the most intense experiences of her life.
"She hasn't been able to talk to anyone."
As well as the emotional turmoil of the altercation with her former lover, friends added that her mother's ill health would also have been playing on her mind.
The source continued: "On top of that, her mum has been ill for months, and she was worried about leaving her."
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Lynda Bellingham's son Michael Peluso claims a simple medical test could've saved his mother's life.
Michael, 31 - who is one of Lynda and ex-husband Nunzio Peluso's two sons - has spoken out for the first time since his mother lost her battle with colon cancer last month to reveal she had been living with the disease for 18 months before it was diagnosed.
Former 'Loose Women' panellist Lynda had undergone regular routine tests which failed to catch the disease and Michael believes if his mother had been offered a colonoscopy earlier, she could still be alive.
He said: "She was a massive champion for getting a colonoscopy...It would have saved her life.
"They missed it so much. She had two stool tests, a blood test and they never found it. She was carrying cancer for 18 months before she discovered she had it."
And Michael has also opened up about starring alongside his mother - who also had son Robbie with Nunzio - in her final role in the film 'Too Close For Comfort 2', in which she played a mother telling her son she has cancer.
Michael told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "That I found difficult. I actually had to leave the room when we filmed it.
"She is such a good actress and it's so believable. And because I know that cry because of what was going on at the time."
Lynda Bellingham’s son speaks out after her death
Lynda Bellingham's son Michael Peluso claims a simple medical test could've saved his mother's life.
Michael, 31 - who is one of Lynda and ex-husband Nunzio Peluso's two sons - has spoken out for the first time since his mother lost her battle with colon cancer last month to reveal she had been living with the disease for 18 months before it was diagnosed.
Former 'Loose Women' panellist Lynda had undergone regular routine tests which failed to catch the disease and Michael believes if his mother had been offered a colonoscopy earlier, she could still be alive.
He said: "She was a massive champion for getting a colonoscopy...It would have saved her life.
"They missed it so much. She had two stool tests, a blood test and they never found it. She was carrying cancer for 18 months before she discovered she had it."
And Michael has also opened up about starring alongside his mother - who also had son Robbie with Nunzio - in her final role in the film 'Too Close For Comfort 2', in which she played a mother telling her son she has cancer.
Michael told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "That I found difficult. I actually had to leave the room when we filmed it.
"She is such a good actress and it's so believable. And because I know that cry because of what was going on at the time."
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Mel B is to appear in 'Coronation Street'.
The 39-year-old star will feature in a one-off episode of the ITV soap in a bid to raise money for ITV's Text Santa charity campaign.
A show insider revealed: "It is a cameo but she will be playing a character who isn't connected to her personally.
"It will be Mel - but not as we have seen her before. It is fair to say there will be a lot of walking along the cobbles."
The acting stint won't be the first time the outspoken 'X Factor' judge has appeared on the popular northern soap, after playing a shop worker named Amy Nelson in 1993 before she found global fame with the Spice Girls.
A friend of the star explained to The Sun newspaper: "Mel has always loved Corrie. It was one of her first tastes of showbiz and jumped at the chance of appearing in it again."
The mother-of-three will film her scenes - which are to feature during the fundraiser on December 19 - this week.
In last year's Text Santa episode, Mel's fellow 'X Factor' judge and pal Cheryl Fernandez-Versini featured alongside 27-year-old actress Michelle Keegan, who played Tina McIntyre until she was killed off earlier this year.
Mel's performance on the soap comes after she teased her involvement in an upcoming Disney film, which she teased on her Instagram feed on Monday (17.11.14), posting a photo of her recording for an unknown animated movie.
She teased in the caption: "At work at @disneyuk today here is a sneak peek at what I'm doing today!! (sic)."
Mel B for Coronation Street stint
Mel B is to appear in 'Coronation Street'.
The 39-year-old star will feature in a one-off episode of the ITV soap in a bid to raise money for ITV's Text Santa charity campaign.
A show insider revealed: "It is a cameo but she will be playing a character who isn't connected to her personally.
"It will be Mel - but not as we have seen her before. It is fair to say there will be a lot of walking along the cobbles."
The acting stint won't be the first time the outspoken 'X Factor' judge has appeared on the popular northern soap, after playing a shop worker named Amy Nelson in 1993 before she found global fame with the Spice Girls.
A friend of the star explained to The Sun newspaper: "Mel has always loved Corrie. It was one of her first tastes of showbiz and jumped at the chance of appearing in it again."
The mother-of-three will film her scenes - which are to feature during the fundraiser on December 19 - this week.
In last year's Text Santa episode, Mel's fellow 'X Factor' judge and pal Cheryl Fernandez-Versini featured alongside 27-year-old actress Michelle Keegan, who played Tina McIntyre until she was killed off earlier this year.
Mel's performance on the soap comes after she teased her involvement in an upcoming Disney film, which she teased on her Instagram feed on Monday (17.11.14), posting a photo of her recording for an unknown animated movie.
She teased in the caption: "At work at @disneyuk today here is a sneak peek at what I'm doing today!! (sic)."
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Steve Backshall reportedly "can't wait" for his stint on 'Strictly Come Dancing' to come to an end.
The 41-year-old TV presenter is said to be tired of trying to impress his professional dance partner Ola Jordan and is desperate to return to his job hosting wildlife show 'Deadly 60'.
A source revealed: "Steve has been telling people he can't wait to get back to the day job, he really isn't enjoying himself and has been really troubled by the show process.
"He has spent years tackling wild animals but Ola is one tough cookie he cannot crack."
Steve - who has remained at the middle of the Strictly leaderboard throughout the competition - was reported to have fallen out with Ola last month and is now said to be putting on a brave face for the cameras.
The source continued to the Daily Mirror newspaper: "In front of the camera and when they are out they act like friends but behind closed doors they still aren't getting on.
"He can't wait to get back to his adventures and do his own thing."
Ola won the BBC One celebrity dance contest with presenter Chris Hollins in 2009 and was said to be keen to win this year amid rumours she and husband James Jordan are planning to start a family in the near future.
However, The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge, Pixie Lott and 'EastEnders' actor Jake Wood are among the stars who are favourites to win the current series.
Steve Backshall ‘can’t wait’ for Strictly Come Dancing to end?
Steve Backshall reportedly "can't wait" for his stint on 'Strictly Come Dancing' to come to an end.
The 41-year-old TV presenter is said to be tired of trying to impress his professional dance partner Ola Jordan and is desperate to return to his job hosting wildlife show 'Deadly 60'.
A source revealed: "Steve has been telling people he can't wait to get back to the day job, he really isn't enjoying himself and has been really troubled by the show process.
"He has spent years tackling wild animals but Ola is one tough cookie he cannot crack."
Steve - who has remained at the middle of the Strictly leaderboard throughout the competition - was reported to have fallen out with Ola last month and is now said to be putting on a brave face for the cameras.
The source continued to the Daily Mirror newspaper: "In front of the camera and when they are out they act like friends but behind closed doors they still aren't getting on.
"He can't wait to get back to his adventures and do his own thing."
Ola won the BBC One celebrity dance contest with presenter Chris Hollins in 2009 and was said to be keen to win this year amid rumours she and husband James Jordan are planning to start a family in the near future.
However, The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge, Pixie Lott and 'EastEnders' actor Jake Wood are among the stars who are favourites to win the current series.
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Lauren Riley has denied having a "steamy affair" with James Hill during 'The Apprentice'.
The 28-year-old solicitor - who was fired by Lord Alan Sugar on last night's (19.11.14) episode of the BBC reality series - was rumoured to have enjoyed a fling with her fellow candidate when the show was filmed earlier this year, but she's now spoken out to deny the claims.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I did read rumours and I was flattered by James' claims of a steamy affair but it's just not the case. I'm sorry to disappoint people ... It's hard to read because I was there for business and investment in my idea and that was my focus."
The brunette beauty also claimed her dismissal from the process after being taken back into the boardroom with Daniel Lassman by project manager Mark Wright following their team's failure in the advertising task, wasn't entirely fair.
She explained: "I think Dan and Mark are pretty savvy and they know that their arguments are a good source of entertainment and there's quite a hefty focus on entertainment in this year's show and that's obviously served them quite well when it comes to remaining in the process."
Lauren continued: "I think to remain in the process any longer I would've had to have started employing the tactics of some of the other candidates that remain and I wasn't willing to compromise in that respect."
And Lauren is now hoping that one of the three remaining female candidates - Roisin Hogan, Katie Bulmer-Cooke and Bianca Miller - will win the £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar as she doesn't think those who have "employed tactics and played games" should "prosper".
Lauren Riley denies ‘steamy affair’
Lauren Riley has denied having a "steamy affair" with James Hill during 'The Apprentice'.
The 28-year-old solicitor - who was fired by Lord Alan Sugar on last night's (19.11.14) episode of the BBC reality series - was rumoured to have enjoyed a fling with her fellow candidate when the show was filmed earlier this year, but she's now spoken out to deny the claims.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I did read rumours and I was flattered by James' claims of a steamy affair but it's just not the case. I'm sorry to disappoint people ... It's hard to read because I was there for business and investment in my idea and that was my focus."
The brunette beauty also claimed her dismissal from the process after being taken back into the boardroom with Daniel Lassman by project manager Mark Wright following their team's failure in the advertising task, wasn't entirely fair.
She explained: "I think Dan and Mark are pretty savvy and they know that their arguments are a good source of entertainment and there's quite a hefty focus on entertainment in this year's show and that's obviously served them quite well when it comes to remaining in the process."
Lauren continued: "I think to remain in the process any longer I would've had to have started employing the tactics of some of the other candidates that remain and I wasn't willing to compromise in that respect."
And Lauren is now hoping that one of the three remaining female candidates - Roisin Hogan, Katie Bulmer-Cooke and Bianca Miller - will win the £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar as she doesn't think those who have "employed tactics and played games" should "prosper".
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Edwina Currie and Jake Quickenden are to enter the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle.
The former member of British parliament and 'X Factor' contestant are set to join nine other celebrities at their camp in the Australian jungle on tonight's (20.11.14) episode of the ITV reality series.
The 68-year-old former politician - who is known for her sharp tongue - has confessed she won't be holding back if her fellow campmates annoy her or complain about doing bushtucker trials.
She said: "If I hear someone talking complete b******s, then I will probably say so. I am a Scouser and there's no such thing as a meek Scouser ... I will only get cross with those who don't try. If you sign up to do something like this show, then you have to do your best."
Meanwhile, Jake - who was voted off of the 'X Factor' earlier this year after previously competing on the ITV talent show in 2012 - admits he never dreamed he'd be asked to appear on 'I'm A Celeb' as he's "just a normal bloke".
But the 26-year-old hunk is looking forward to getting his "teeth stuck into" the challenge.
He shared: "I am not keen on rats but I don't mind heights or water. I like physical challenges and I will give them a go. The eating trials are funny but I will do them. I am happy to do everything."
News of Edwina and Jake's imminent arrival comes after 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Gemma Collins quit the show yesterday (19.11.14) after struggling to cope with conditions in the jungle.
The two new famous faces will join stars including Kendra Wilkinson, Jimmy Bullard, Melanie Sykes and Tinchy Stryder.
Edwina Currie and Jake Quickenden join I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
Edwina Currie and Jake Quickenden are to enter the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle.
The former member of British parliament and 'X Factor' contestant are set to join nine other celebrities at their camp in the Australian jungle on tonight's (20.11.14) episode of the ITV reality series.
The 68-year-old former politician - who is known for her sharp tongue - has confessed she won't be holding back if her fellow campmates annoy her or complain about doing bushtucker trials.
She said: "If I hear someone talking complete b******s, then I will probably say so. I am a Scouser and there's no such thing as a meek Scouser ... I will only get cross with those who don't try. If you sign up to do something like this show, then you have to do your best."
Meanwhile, Jake - who was voted off of the 'X Factor' earlier this year after previously competing on the ITV talent show in 2012 - admits he never dreamed he'd be asked to appear on 'I'm A Celeb' as he's "just a normal bloke".
But the 26-year-old hunk is looking forward to getting his "teeth stuck into" the challenge.
He shared: "I am not keen on rats but I don't mind heights or water. I like physical challenges and I will give them a go. The eating trials are funny but I will do them. I am happy to do everything."
News of Edwina and Jake's imminent arrival comes after 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Gemma Collins quit the show yesterday (19.11.14) after struggling to cope with conditions in the jungle.
The two new famous faces will join stars including Kendra Wilkinson, Jimmy Bullard, Melanie Sykes and Tinchy Stryder.
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Lucy Watson couldn't go out with a guy who didn't like her pets.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star dotes on her dog Digby and cat Darcy and doesn't think she would get along with anyone who wasn't a fan of the "main men" in her life.
Asked if she would dump a guy who didn't like her pets, she said: "I'd find it hard to get along with someone if they didn't get on with Digby and Darcy, they are the main men in my life after all."
The 23-year-old beauty loves to spoil her pets but admits they have "expensive taste", though Darcy doesn't like it if she tries to dress him up.
She said: "I've recently discovered Fetch.co.uk and they have a lovely luxury Pet Boutique which has some of my favourite designers like Hunter Mutt & Hounds and Joules. Digby and Darcy have expensive taste!
"Digby does look pretty handsome in his PetLondon tweed bow-tie but cats do not like dress up!"
Lucy thinks her life has "changed for the better" since she joined 'Made in Chelsea' and she doesn't care what her critics say about her because she is just being herself.
She added to BANG Showbiz: "The show is great and I love the debate it encourages, I love tweeting along when it's on air to see what the fans are saying. I'd say it's quite a true representation of me, I don't mind what people say!
"My life has changed definitely for the better, I get to hang out in a city I love and pursue all my interests!"
Lucy Watson has curated a collection from the Pet Boutique available at Fetch.co.uk
Lucy Watson puts pets first
Lucy Watson couldn't go out with a guy who didn't like her pets.
The 'Made in Chelsea' star dotes on her dog Digby and cat Darcy and doesn't think she would get along with anyone who wasn't a fan of the "main men" in her life.
Asked if she would dump a guy who didn't like her pets, she said: "I'd find it hard to get along with someone if they didn't get on with Digby and Darcy, they are the main men in my life after all."
The 23-year-old beauty loves to spoil her pets but admits they have "expensive taste", though Darcy doesn't like it if she tries to dress him up.
She said: "I've recently discovered Fetch.co.uk and they have a lovely luxury Pet Boutique which has some of my favourite designers like Hunter Mutt & Hounds and Joules. Digby and Darcy have expensive taste!
"Digby does look pretty handsome in his PetLondon tweed bow-tie but cats do not like dress up!"
Lucy thinks her life has "changed for the better" since she joined 'Made in Chelsea' and she doesn't care what her critics say about her because she is just being herself.
She added to BANG Showbiz: "The show is great and I love the debate it encourages, I love tweeting along when it's on air to see what the fans are saying. I'd say it's quite a true representation of me, I don't mind what people say!
"My life has changed definitely for the better, I get to hang out in a city I love and pursue all my interests!"
Lucy Watson has curated a collection from the Pet Boutique available at Fetch.co.uk