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Jacqueline Jossa will return to 'EastEnders' after giving birth.
The 22-year-old actress is expecting her first child with boyfriend, 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Dan Osborne and she's revealed that while she will be taking time off for the birth, she wants to jump straight back into work soon afterwards.
She said: "I am going to have to leave at some point to give birth, but I don't really know what will happen with my storyline. They're keeping it a secret from even me because it is that tight.
"I don't have a clue either but I know I will be coming back. I read somewhere I was taking a year out which isn't true. I definitely want to go back."
The brunette beauty - who stars as Lauren Branning in the BBC One soap - also confessed she's been getting advice from her co-stars about the joys of motherhood.
She told MailOnline: "Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler) has given me great advice. When you're pregnant you get a bit emotional and I feel like she must have known I was edgy because she said to me everything works out in the end."
And Jacqueline isn't worried about being a young mother as she doesn't think age matters.
She added: "I'm 22, I'm not 17 and even so, some 17 year olds are the most amazing mums.
"I don't think you can put an age on it I think it's all about being a mum and learning. No one knows how to be a mum until you are one."
Jacqueline Jossa to return to EastEnders after birth
Jacqueline Jossa will return to 'EastEnders' after giving birth.
The 22-year-old actress is expecting her first child with boyfriend, 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Dan Osborne and she's revealed that while she will be taking time off for the birth, she wants to jump straight back into work soon afterwards.
She said: "I am going to have to leave at some point to give birth, but I don't really know what will happen with my storyline. They're keeping it a secret from even me because it is that tight.
"I don't have a clue either but I know I will be coming back. I read somewhere I was taking a year out which isn't true. I definitely want to go back."
The brunette beauty - who stars as Lauren Branning in the BBC One soap - also confessed she's been getting advice from her co-stars about the joys of motherhood.
She told MailOnline: "Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler) has given me great advice. When you're pregnant you get a bit emotional and I feel like she must have known I was edgy because she said to me everything works out in the end."
And Jacqueline isn't worried about being a young mother as she doesn't think age matters.
She added: "I'm 22, I'm not 17 and even so, some 17 year olds are the most amazing mums.
"I don't think you can put an age on it I think it's all about being a mum and learning. No one knows how to be a mum until you are one."
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Jimmy Bullard reportedly signed up for 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' after losing £625,000.
The former Hull City footballer arrived in Australia yesterday (12.11.14) ahead of the start of the reality series this weekend and it's now emerged he agreed to appear after losing the huge sum in a failed get-rich-quick scheme.
The 36-year-old star - who was hoping for a return of 20 per cent a month from his investment but has yet to get a penny back - is now said to be fighting to get the money back while an investigation into fraud has been launched.
Jimmy - who is believed to be earning £100,000 from his upcoming stint in the jungle - reportedly told a friend that he'd "been done out of a lot of money".
A source told The Sun newspaper: "The money isn't normally anywhere near enough for Premier League footballers.
"Losing so much cash explains why he was keen to go."
Jimmy - along with former Tottenham Hotspur footballer Robbie Keane and two ex-England international players - are said to have been told that they would be part of an exclusive scheme run by top City financiers who make large sums of money by investing in fast-growing companies.
They are reported to have been approached by former Coventry and Scotland star Michael McIndoe on behalf of the scheme.
Victims who lost investments ranging from £100,000 to £625,000 are said to have contacted police earlier this year and Scotland Yard has confirmed it is investigating fraud allegations.
Jimmy Bullard doing I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! for cash
Jimmy Bullard reportedly signed up for 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' after losing £625,000.
The former Hull City footballer arrived in Australia yesterday (12.11.14) ahead of the start of the reality series this weekend and it's now emerged he agreed to appear after losing the huge sum in a failed get-rich-quick scheme.
The 36-year-old star - who was hoping for a return of 20 per cent a month from his investment but has yet to get a penny back - is now said to be fighting to get the money back while an investigation into fraud has been launched.
Jimmy - who is believed to be earning £100,000 from his upcoming stint in the jungle - reportedly told a friend that he'd "been done out of a lot of money".
A source told The Sun newspaper: "The money isn't normally anywhere near enough for Premier League footballers.
"Losing so much cash explains why he was keen to go."
Jimmy - along with former Tottenham Hotspur footballer Robbie Keane and two ex-England international players - are said to have been told that they would be part of an exclusive scheme run by top City financiers who make large sums of money by investing in fast-growing companies.
They are reported to have been approached by former Coventry and Scotland star Michael McIndoe on behalf of the scheme.
Victims who lost investments ranging from £100,000 to £625,000 are said to have contacted police earlier this year and Scotland Yard has confirmed it is investigating fraud allegations.
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'Celebrity Big Brother' bosses are reportedly "desperate" to sign up Patsy Kensit.
Producers of the Channel 5 reality show are trying to secure a deal with Patsy, 46, to appear in the next series and have reportedly offered the former 'Holby City' actress a substantial pay packet.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "The CBB producers are convinced Patsy will make great TV and are desperate to secure her."
However, Patsy has previously claimed she would be unwilling to participate in any reality TV shows apart from BBC One's 'Strictly Come Dancing', as she is a huge fan of the series.
Meanwhile, Katie Hopkins was recently offered a record fee to appear on the upcoming series of the show.
The 39-year-old TV personality - who made her name in 2006 on BBC reality show 'The Apprentice' - is said to have agreed to appear on the show, having been offered more than the £400,000 that former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney is said to have earned earlier this year.
A source said previously: "Undoubtedly she will clash with some of the other housemates and generate loads of publicity for the show.
"She has been approached previously, but it looks like a deal has been reached this time."
The next series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' is due to begin in January, but show bosses have so far declined to confirm or deny whether Katie and Patsy will be appearing on the programme.
Patsy Kensit for Celebrity Big Brother?
'Celebrity Big Brother' bosses are reportedly "desperate" to sign up Patsy Kensit.
Producers of the Channel 5 reality show are trying to secure a deal with Patsy, 46, to appear in the next series and have reportedly offered the former 'Holby City' actress a substantial pay packet.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "The CBB producers are convinced Patsy will make great TV and are desperate to secure her."
However, Patsy has previously claimed she would be unwilling to participate in any reality TV shows apart from BBC One's 'Strictly Come Dancing', as she is a huge fan of the series.
Meanwhile, Katie Hopkins was recently offered a record fee to appear on the upcoming series of the show.
The 39-year-old TV personality - who made her name in 2006 on BBC reality show 'The Apprentice' - is said to have agreed to appear on the show, having been offered more than the £400,000 that former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney is said to have earned earlier this year.
A source said previously: "Undoubtedly she will clash with some of the other housemates and generate loads of publicity for the show.
"She has been approached previously, but it looks like a deal has been reached this time."
The next series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' is due to begin in January, but show bosses have so far declined to confirm or deny whether Katie and Patsy will be appearing on the programme.
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Daniel O'Reilly will never perform as Dapper Laughs again.
The comedian and television personality has revealed that he has retired his controversial person Dapper Laughs after he was caught telling a woman that she was "gagging for a rape".
Talking to BBC Two's 'Newsnight' yesterday (11.11.14), Daniel said: "Dapper Laughs is gone.
"It was a type of comedy that I should not have been doing.
"I am not going to do what maybe other comedians would do and stand behind it and say, 'if you do not like it then switch off'. I do not agree with it. I don't want to be seen as that and it was a shame that it went so far.
"It was great at the beginning, it's completely ruined everything going on for me as a comedian.
"It's wrecked my life to a certain extent."
This announcement comes after ITV revealed that they would not be scheduling a second series of his dating advice show 'Dapper Laughs: On The Pull' after a petition to cancel the show garnered 50,000 signatures.
A spokesperson for the network said: "We have given careful thought to the recent criticism of the character Dapper Laughs, which has focused on his activities outside of the ITV2 programme, whose content was carefully considered and complied.
"We have taken the decision that we will not be considering this show for a second series."
Yesterday it was also announced that the remainder of Daniel's 'Full Length' comedy tour was cancelled.
Daniel O’Reilly: I’ll never be Dapper Laughs again
Daniel O'Reilly will never perform as Dapper Laughs again.
The comedian and television personality has revealed that he has retired his controversial person Dapper Laughs after he was caught telling a woman that she was "gagging for a rape".
Talking to BBC Two's 'Newsnight' yesterday (11.11.14), Daniel said: "Dapper Laughs is gone.
"It was a type of comedy that I should not have been doing.
"I am not going to do what maybe other comedians would do and stand behind it and say, 'if you do not like it then switch off'. I do not agree with it. I don't want to be seen as that and it was a shame that it went so far.
"It was great at the beginning, it's completely ruined everything going on for me as a comedian.
"It's wrecked my life to a certain extent."
This announcement comes after ITV revealed that they would not be scheduling a second series of his dating advice show 'Dapper Laughs: On The Pull' after a petition to cancel the show garnered 50,000 signatures.
A spokesperson for the network said: "We have given careful thought to the recent criticism of the character Dapper Laughs, which has focused on his activities outside of the ITV2 programme, whose content was carefully considered and complied.
"We have taken the decision that we will not be considering this show for a second series."
Yesterday it was also announced that the remainder of Daniel's 'Full Length' comedy tour was cancelled.
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Jennifer Metcalfe cried "genuine tears" saying goodbye to her on-screen sister.
The 'Hollyoaks' actress - who plays Mercedes McQueen - admits she and her castmates Jorgie Porter (Theresa), Mandip Gill (Phoebe) and Nicole Barber Lane (Myra) were distraught saying goodbye to Gemma Merna, whose alter ego Carmel Valentine was killed off in an explosive train crash, and couldn't hide their emotions.
She said: "It was awful. It was really emotional. We just said can we just go for it because if we had to re-do it we would all be in bits. About 15 shots later we were still in bits. It was pretty draining but it was just genuine tears."
And Gemma was equally upset to say goodbye after eight years on screen but was glad to have a "lovely" farewell scene.
Speaking at a screening of the train crash episodes, she said: "It was fantastic and lovely to say goodbye to the family I've worked with for so long and Jen who we met on auditions."
The blonde star will always cherish her time on the Channel 4 soap because she has won so many devoted fans.
She said: "Carmel is such a lovely character. She is always nice and everybody loves her and I've got great fans because of that, so that is one of the great reasons having played Carmel."
Jennifer Metcalfe genuinely cried saying goodbye to on-screen sister
Jennifer Metcalfe cried "genuine tears" saying goodbye to her on-screen sister.
The 'Hollyoaks' actress - who plays Mercedes McQueen - admits she and her castmates Jorgie Porter (Theresa), Mandip Gill (Phoebe) and Nicole Barber Lane (Myra) were distraught saying goodbye to Gemma Merna, whose alter ego Carmel Valentine was killed off in an explosive train crash, and couldn't hide their emotions.
She said: "It was awful. It was really emotional. We just said can we just go for it because if we had to re-do it we would all be in bits. About 15 shots later we were still in bits. It was pretty draining but it was just genuine tears."
And Gemma was equally upset to say goodbye after eight years on screen but was glad to have a "lovely" farewell scene.
Speaking at a screening of the train crash episodes, she said: "It was fantastic and lovely to say goodbye to the family I've worked with for so long and Jen who we met on auditions."
The blonde star will always cherish her time on the Channel 4 soap because she has won so many devoted fans.
She said: "Carmel is such a lovely character. She is always nice and everybody loves her and I've got great fans because of that, so that is one of the great reasons having played Carmel."
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Darcey Bussell would quit 'Strictly Come Dancing' if Len Goodman retired.
The 45-year-old former ballerina - who joined the judging panel in 2012 - has learned a lot from the contest's 70-year-old head panellist and can't imagine a show without him.
She said: "Len is as iconic as Sir Bruce Forsyth was so it's very hard to imagine not having him there.
"Especially for me because I just love the technical things he says and I'm learning so much from his life as a ballroom dancer.
"I don't think Len will go anytime soon. If he goes I might go."
Darcey also admitted she regularly feels "stupid" when she thinks notoriously-harsh judge Craig Revel Horwood is about to give contestants a good score.
She told OK! magazine: "I always think he's going to be nicer than he is and I feel like the most stupid person ever because I'm so shocked.
"He's been much more positive with his criticism and then he brings out a hideous score and I go, 'Hang on a minute, were we watching the same performance?' He says, 'Darce, I will not give a 10 this season.' Rubbish."
Darcey, Len and Craig are also joined on the panel by Bruno Tonioli.
Darcey Bussell to quit Strictly Come Dancing with Len Goodman
Darcey Bussell would quit 'Strictly Come Dancing' if Len Goodman retired.
The 45-year-old former ballerina - who joined the judging panel in 2012 - has learned a lot from the contest's 70-year-old head panellist and can't imagine a show without him.
She said: "Len is as iconic as Sir Bruce Forsyth was so it's very hard to imagine not having him there.
"Especially for me because I just love the technical things he says and I'm learning so much from his life as a ballroom dancer.
"I don't think Len will go anytime soon. If he goes I might go."
Darcey also admitted she regularly feels "stupid" when she thinks notoriously-harsh judge Craig Revel Horwood is about to give contestants a good score.
She told OK! magazine: "I always think he's going to be nicer than he is and I feel like the most stupid person ever because I'm so shocked.
"He's been much more positive with his criticism and then he brings out a hideous score and I go, 'Hang on a minute, were we watching the same performance?' He says, 'Darce, I will not give a 10 this season.' Rubbish."
Darcey, Len and Craig are also joined on the panel by Bruno Tonioli.
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Nina Conti turns audiences "lurid and sexual" at her gigs.
The comedienne - who performed live at Prince Harry's 30th birthday - joked the infamous mask sketch she does at her shows often results in some of her crowd turning into "monsters".
She exclusively told BANG showbiz: "People get very lurid and sexual quite easily, I promise that's not my fault! But often that's what happens when you put a mask on someone it actually unleashes a monster. I try for it not to go that way but on occasion is has!"
The 40-year-old star appears on stage with a variety of puppets at her gigs and the juiciest part of her show comes when audience members are invited on stage to wear a mask controlled by Nina, but she has vowed not to poke fun at any cleebrities.
She added: "The next show is 100 per cent mask work. But I tend not to comment on famous people, it's my thing I feel like it's freeloading. It's very interfering to take someone's personality and start saying things I guess.
"Someone would have to be very hateful for me to have to do that. No one has been hateful enough."
Nina - the daughter of actor Tim Conti - is rumoured to have made Prince Harry wear a mask while performing at his birthday and while she bases her show on real life characters, she insists her act is never insulting.
She explained: "It's quite flagrant it's all very jokey so it's not too secret".
Nina Conti Live: Dolly Mixtures is out on DVD, 24th November, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK). Nina Conti can be found tweeting @ninaconti and her companion Monkey can be found tweeting @monkeyconti
Nina Conti turns audience ‘lurid and sexual’
Nina Conti turns audiences "lurid and sexual" at her gigs.
The comedienne - who performed live at Prince Harry's 30th birthday - joked the infamous mask sketch she does at her shows often results in some of her crowd turning into "monsters".
She exclusively told BANG showbiz: "People get very lurid and sexual quite easily, I promise that's not my fault! But often that's what happens when you put a mask on someone it actually unleashes a monster. I try for it not to go that way but on occasion is has!"
The 40-year-old star appears on stage with a variety of puppets at her gigs and the juiciest part of her show comes when audience members are invited on stage to wear a mask controlled by Nina, but she has vowed not to poke fun at any cleebrities.
She added: "The next show is 100 per cent mask work. But I tend not to comment on famous people, it's my thing I feel like it's freeloading. It's very interfering to take someone's personality and start saying things I guess.
"Someone would have to be very hateful for me to have to do that. No one has been hateful enough."
Nina - the daughter of actor Tim Conti - is rumoured to have made Prince Harry wear a mask while performing at his birthday and while she bases her show on real life characters, she insists her act is never insulting.
She explained: "It's quite flagrant it's all very jokey so it's not too secret".
Nina Conti Live: Dolly Mixtures is out on DVD, 24th November, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK). Nina Conti can be found tweeting @ninaconti and her companion Monkey can be found tweeting @monkeyconti
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Charlotte Crosby is desperate for a "cuddle" with Gary 'Gaz' Beadle on tonight's (11.11.14) episode of 'Geordie Shore'.
The 24-year-old beauty confessed to her co-star's on last week's episode of the MTV reality series that her relationship with Mitch Jenkins was on the rocks and she'll now be seen trying to get close to her former flame as they travel to Paris for work.
Holly Hagan says: "Charlotte is absolutely hammered and she's trying to get in the taxi with the boys. Me and Vicky [Pattison] are trying to protect her and keep her away from Gary because we can feel her gravitating towards him."
However, Vicky - who announced she's to quit the show after the current series - refuses to let Charlotte in Gary's room, worried she'll do something she'll regret.
She says: "I might be pissed, I might have f**ked up at work but there is no chance I'm allowing Charlotte to go anywhere near Gary tonight - not on my watch!"
Disappointed he's not given the opportunity to work his charm on Charlotte, Gary says: "Charlotte might just have wanted to come in my room, have a pizza, like in bed and have a bit of banter. But do not fear because bouncer Vicky is there to grab Charlotte and put her to bed. Cheers Vicky!"
'Geordie Shore' continues tonight (11.11.14) at 10pm on MTV.
Charlotte Crosby desperate for ‘cuddle’ with Gary Beadle
Charlotte Crosby is desperate for a "cuddle" with Gary 'Gaz' Beadle on tonight's (11.11.14) episode of 'Geordie Shore'.
The 24-year-old beauty confessed to her co-star's on last week's episode of the MTV reality series that her relationship with Mitch Jenkins was on the rocks and she'll now be seen trying to get close to her former flame as they travel to Paris for work.
Holly Hagan says: "Charlotte is absolutely hammered and she's trying to get in the taxi with the boys. Me and Vicky [Pattison] are trying to protect her and keep her away from Gary because we can feel her gravitating towards him."
However, Vicky - who announced she's to quit the show after the current series - refuses to let Charlotte in Gary's room, worried she'll do something she'll regret.
She says: "I might be pissed, I might have f**ked up at work but there is no chance I'm allowing Charlotte to go anywhere near Gary tonight - not on my watch!"
Disappointed he's not given the opportunity to work his charm on Charlotte, Gary says: "Charlotte might just have wanted to come in my room, have a pizza, like in bed and have a bit of banter. But do not fear because bouncer Vicky is there to grab Charlotte and put her to bed. Cheers Vicky!"
'Geordie Shore' continues tonight (11.11.14) at 10pm on MTV.
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A famous Oxo advert starring the late Lynda Bellingham is to be aired on Christmas Day (25.12.14) in tribute to her.
The actress died at the age of 66 in October from colon cancer before she was able to fulfil her wish to spend one more Christmas with her family.
A Facebook campaign was started by fan Beverley Hardwick to get the 1984 advertisement aired again and now ITV has confirmed it will broadcast the commercial starring Lynda and her Oxo family during a prime time show on the festive day.
The news was exclusively announced by Ruth Langsford on 'Loose Women' today (11.11.14) - the talk show on which Lynda was a panellist.
Ruth said: "We can announce that we can share Christmas with Lynda ... It's lovely isn't it. I think she'd be thrilled ... what a lovely legacy to leave behind."
Ruth's co-star Coleen Nolan - a good friend of Lynda's - added: "It's one of those campaigns that starts and you think when everything has quietened down they won't bother, the fact is they've tirelessly campaigned and they've got it and it's fantastic!"
Campaign organiser Beverley called into the daytime programme and revealed her motivation for starting the petition to honour Lynda - who was buried last week.
The driving instructor said: "I followed Lynda all my life growing up with the adverts and all the programmes she's done too. Her saying she wanted one more Christmas touched home - I have a family member who is also going through this ... To play the advert, to achieve her wish that she can no longer achieve (is great)."
Premier Foods, which owns the Oxo brand, said in a statement: "Over the past few weeks, hundreds of thousands of Lynda's fans have rallied behind a call for the return of the My Christmas Oxo advert from 1984 as a fitting tribute for all the inspiring things she achieved during her career.
"To honour the sad loss of such a fabulous actress, organisations and individuals involved in the creation and production of this initiative have given freely of their time. Premier Foods will make a donation to Action Against Cancer, one of the charities supported by Lynda, in line with the wishes of her family."
Lynda Bellingham’s Oxo ad to air at Christmas
A famous Oxo advert starring the late Lynda Bellingham is to be aired on Christmas Day (25.12.14) in tribute to her.
The actress died at the age of 66 in October from colon cancer before she was able to fulfil her wish to spend one more Christmas with her family.
A Facebook campaign was started by fan Beverley Hardwick to get the 1984 advertisement aired again and now ITV has confirmed it will broadcast the commercial starring Lynda and her Oxo family during a prime time show on the festive day.
The news was exclusively announced by Ruth Langsford on 'Loose Women' today (11.11.14) - the talk show on which Lynda was a panellist.
Ruth said: "We can announce that we can share Christmas with Lynda ... It's lovely isn't it. I think she'd be thrilled ... what a lovely legacy to leave behind."
Ruth's co-star Coleen Nolan - a good friend of Lynda's - added: "It's one of those campaigns that starts and you think when everything has quietened down they won't bother, the fact is they've tirelessly campaigned and they've got it and it's fantastic!"
Campaign organiser Beverley called into the daytime programme and revealed her motivation for starting the petition to honour Lynda - who was buried last week.
The driving instructor said: "I followed Lynda all my life growing up with the adverts and all the programmes she's done too. Her saying she wanted one more Christmas touched home - I have a family member who is also going through this ... To play the advert, to achieve her wish that she can no longer achieve (is great)."
Premier Foods, which owns the Oxo brand, said in a statement: "Over the past few weeks, hundreds of thousands of Lynda's fans have rallied behind a call for the return of the My Christmas Oxo advert from 1984 as a fitting tribute for all the inspiring things she achieved during her career.
"To honour the sad loss of such a fabulous actress, organisations and individuals involved in the creation and production of this initiative have given freely of their time. Premier Foods will make a donation to Action Against Cancer, one of the charities supported by Lynda, in line with the wishes of her family."