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Sarah-Jane Crawford plays matchmaker on The X Factor


Sarah-Jane Crawford is trying to match-make contestants on 'The X Factor'.
The 29-year-old 'Xtra Factor' host said she's keen to find a date for contestant Stevi Ritchie - who was rumoured to be romancing Chloe Jasmine - and also revealed that other relationships are beginning to develop between the hopefuls.
She told the Metro newspaper: "Stevi has been in the press for being unlucky in love. He is so sweet and I would love to match-make him.
"When I first met him he told me he wanted to meet someone special. I will be asking him to give me an update on his love life on the 'Xtra Factor' this weekend."
Sarah-Jane also revealed she's keeping an eye out for on-set romances, saying: "I heard Jake Sims from Stereo Kicks and Betsy-Blue English from Only The Young were out together this week. That would be a great little romance!
"I have my hopes up and am going to be looking out for any flirting. I am the best matchmaker!"
And the raven-haired beauty's efforts to play cupid have already extended beyond the confines of the show.
She explained: "My boyfriend's best friend actually got dumped last month and then he told me he fancied Steph Nala.
"The minute she was knocked out of the competition I set them up and they are now going out on a date. I feel like Cilla Black at the moment."

Paul Hollywood tried to get Mary Berry arrested


Paul Hollywood tried to get Mary Berry arrested.
The 'Great British Bake Off' judge confessed he reported his co-star to the police after she vandalised his Aston Martin by scrawling her name on the car with a marker pen.
The 48-year-old TV personality approached law enforcement officers after the pair attended a book signing together In Birmingham.
He said during an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, which airs tonight (31.10.14): "There was a police officer escorting me out towards my car and I was with security and they said, 'Your car is over there Mr Hollywood... have you noticed what's on your car?' I said, 'What do you mean?' They said, 'someone has written on your car... Mary has written on your car!'
"As I got closer to the car it just said 'Love Mary x' with a sharpie!
"I phoned her up because she was on her way home and I said, 'Mary what are you doing?' She said, 'Oh I thought it was just marvellous.' But the police officer was there and she said, 'Would you like Mary arrested?' and I said, 'Yes I do, I want Mary arrested, criminal damage!'"
Fortunately, Paul saw the funny side to the incident and after joking with the police officer about having Mary taken into custody, he decided to get his own back on the 79-year-old star.
He explained: "I did get her back though because we were at Bake Off a week later and I couldn't get [the pen] off and I said to her, 'Mary, that's still on my car'. I caught her, she went outside with a wet wipe... so I left her there for about half an hour!!"
The silver fox even joked he was pleased Mary had signed the car as it increased its value.
He added: "It was quite funny, it did double the price!"

Rochelle and Marvin Humes haven’t rowed since presenting This Morning


Rochelle and Marvin Humes haven't had a row yet.
The couple - who tied the knot in 2012 - have swapped their musical careers for occasional presenting roles on 'This Morning' and claim to have been on top form since starting on the programme because they don't bring their work home with them.
The Saturdays singer Rochelle told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We always say that no matter what happens we leave it there, in the studio.
"We haven't had a row yet. But there's a first for everything. I'm fully prepared for it - I'll just have to say what I think."
The 25-year-old star is confident that if she did squabble with former JLS star Marvin over an issue to do with the ITV show, she would come out on top because she always gets her own way.
She continued: "I always win - that's never my issue,
"I always have the last word. Happy wife, happy life!"
The stunning star added that the reason they are so good together on the programme is because presenting together feels natural due to their real-life bond.
She explained: "I didn't have to go in and get to know someone new and neither did Marvin,
"It's just us being us, like we are at home but in front of a few more people."

Coronation Street mini-bus crash


'Coronation Street' characters will be left fighting for their lives after a minibus crash.
Bosses of the ITV soap are currently working on a new storyline which will see some of Weatherfield's cobbled street's most loved characters involved in a devastating clash of vehicles early next year.
The staff of the Underworld underwear factory will be caught up in the horrific crash as they embark on a work outing in a Street Cars minibus driven by Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).
The details of the crash are currently being kept under wraps but it has been revealed that more than one character will be taken to hospital as a result of the crash and at least one of their lives will be on the line.
The dramatic stunt is to be filmed before Christmas and suitable locations are currently being explored to ensure the scenes - which are set to air in the New Year - are as spectacular as possible.
Meanwhile, it's also been revealed that Tina O'Brien is to reprise her role as Sarah Louise Platt - daughter to Gail Platt (Helen Worth) and sister to Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) and David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) - in early 2015.
In a statement, Tina said: "I am delighted to be returning. Sarah has a lot of history and unfinished business on the street and I'm looking forward to finding out what she's been up to and why she's returned home."

X Factor plan shock elimination


An 'X Factor' finalist will be booted off the show tomorrow (01.11.14).
Head judge Simon Cowell wants to give the remaining contestants a "wake-up call" because he is furious with the poor quality of some performances so warned the acts in a 20-minute rant that the one with the lowest number of votes at the end of Saturday's live show will be going home, with another following on Sunday (02.11.14).
During a crisis meeting on Wednesday (29.10.14), Simon told the hopefuls: "The biggest problem I've got is the sing-offs, which have been horrendous, and there's no excuse.
"Michael Jackson was once asked the three things which make you into a star. And he said, 'rehearse, rehearse, rehearse'. "That's what it's all about. It's not about mucking around with your friends in the house.
"There are no second chances. This is how important the performance is on Saturday and Sunday. You all need a bit of a wake-up call. You've all got to build up your game and you've got to be the best you've ever been as this is what the music business is like.
"You put out a rubbish record, it doesn't chart. You do a rubbish performance on the night, you're out."
The contestants were said to be "shell-shocked" by the 55-year-old music mogul's outburst and have vowed to work harder.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Simon was fuming. He cares deeply about this show and if the acts aren't performing, that reflects badly on him.
"Viewing figures haven't been great recently and Simon is desperate to do something about it.
"It's safe to say the contestants got the message loud and clear.
"They were shell-shocked. Just because they have made the live shows, it does not mean they are superstars. If they get booted off at this stage, they will probably just fade off into total obscurity."

Louise Thompson wants to go on date with Eminem


Louise Thompson would love to go on a dinner date with Eminem.
The 'Made In Chelsea' star has confessed if she were to go for a romantic meal with any celebrity it would be the Real Slim Shady, because she has a thing for blondes - despite having dated dark-haired co-stars Spencer Matthews, Andy Jordan and Alik Alfus.
Quizzed on who her dream dinner date would be, she said: "Eminem - I'm weirdly into blondes."
The 24-year-old beauty also revealed her favourite meal would consist of aubergine Parmigiana for the starter, steak and chips for the main course and lemon cheesecake for dessert.
Louise went on to admit that she struggles to maintain a healthy diet because she often orders takeaway pizzas after a night out.
When asked if she has a guilty foodie pleasure, she confessed to new! magazine: "Yes - Domino's, every time! I think I actually need to call them up and tell them to stop delivering to my house."

Simon Webbe wanted Blue competition on Strictly Come Dancing


Simon Webbe wishes he could've gone up against one of his bandmates on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The Blue singer has confessed that while he's loving the experience of being on the BBC One celebrity dance contest, he would've loved to compete against one of his bandmates - Duncan James, Lee Ryan or Antony Costa.
He said: "They would all love to do Strictly. It would have been great if one of them was doing it with me as that kind of competition would be amazing."
The 36-year-old star also confessed that his experience of dancing on stage during concerts with his fellow 'One Love' singers in no way prepared him for how hard Strictly is.
Quizzed on whether it was more difficult than performing with Blue, he said: "Oh my God, yes, it's much tougher. Being in Blue is part of my make-up now. I have spent years with my brothers and it is in our blood.
"Strictly is out of my comfort zone, but it's a massive privilege to be part of it."
Meanwhile, Simon is looking forward to his 17-year-old daughter Alanah - from his relationship with ex-girlfriend Nicola Jones - coming along to see him dance soon.
He added to new! magazine: "I am hoping she and her mother will come watch me in the next week or so. We've remained the best of friends and they have both told me to go out there and show everybody what I can do."

Miquita Oliver: I’ll weep if Bieber cleans up at 4Music awards


Miquita Oliver has admitted she will have a little cry if Justin Bieber cleans up at the 4Music Video Honours 2014.
The TV presenter, who is hosting the event on November 22, is a huge fan of the 'Never Say Never' hitmaker and admits she would be delighted if he won Best Boy at the ceremony, so much so she is hoping her family have picked up on the fact she wants the 20-year-old pop star to win when they vote.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I think everyone knows about my crush on Justin Bieber, I've been pretty clear about that.
"I might weep quietly on my own, just not on camera. I'd save that for my private time.
"I don't get a vote, I'm not allowed, but I get all my cousins and my nieces and nephews to vote. I don't tell them what to vote but I make sure they vote.
"Hopefully they will get the idea that I want people like Justin Bieber and One Direction to win."
As well as having a penchant for Justin, the 30-year-old star admits she wouldn't begrudge One Direction winning Best Video for their hit 'Midnight Memories' or triumphing in the Best Boy category because she loves what they have done for "pop music all over the world".
She added: "I really love One Direction, I think they're the most hard-working, brilliant boys. There's always a time when there's a certain band who just win everything.
"But I think what One Direction have done for pop music all over the world is nothing short of extraordinary. It's just great when they come home and you can feel really proud of them.
"They've made pop music in this country feel the most relevant thing in the world. I think they should win everything. Ever."
Miquita is hosting the 4Muisc Video Honours 2014 on Saturday November 22. Watch online at www.4music.com/watchnow or stream live from The Box+ App.
Get involved in all the Video Honours action on Twitter with #4MusicVideoHonours and on Twitter account @4Music

Ricky Rayment taking a break from Twitter


Ricky Rayment is taking a break from Twitter after splitting from Jessica Wright.
'The Only Way Is Essex' star split from his girlfriend of two years on last night's (29.10.14) episode of the ITVBe reality series after she revealed he'd been sending flirty text messages to other women and, after writing a number of angry messages, he's now claimed he'll no longer be using the social networking site.
He wrote: "Gonna come off Twitter for a while. Bye guys (sic)."
Reacting to the tirade of abusive he tweets he received after the break-up scenes - which were filmed at co-star Jasmin Walia's Diwali party - aired, he refused to apologise for not being "perfect".
He said: "All you perfect people are welcome to your opinions.. I'm sure your all perfect angels that never F**k up."
He later added: "Good night lovers.. good night haters."
Meanwhile, Jess has defended her reaction to her ex-boyfriends behaviour and insisted the public still don't know the full story.
Taking to her own Twitter account, she wrote: "I did what I did for the right reasons. I know the WHOLE truth even though its STILL being tried to played down. Unbelievable MORE LIES.
"I have every single message in black & white which lasted for more than 60 MINUTES #morelies haven't I been though enough (sic)."
The brunette beauty added: "Times like this when people really show their true colours & deflect their guilt & disloyalty onto other people to get out of their own.
"Clearly I was a fool to expect anything more. We live and learn (sic)."

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