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Caroline Flack feels like she is starring in 'Dirty Dancing'.
The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter is incredibly excited to be taking part in 'Strictly Come Dancing' - on which she is partnered with professional dancer Pasha Kovalev - because she can't help but think of the classic movie, which starred Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze.
She said: "'Strictly' is basically 'Dirty Dancing'. That's the only way I can explain it.
"And Pasha is Patrick Swayze - look at him. He's like, 'Step on the two' and I'm like, 'Eeek! It's 'Dirty Dancing'! Eeek!' "
Caroline admits she is "in awe" of her dance partner - who is dating 'Countdown' beauty Rachel Riley - and his graceful moves.
She said: "I watch his hips and think, 'God, you're so beautiful.' I've never been in awe of ballroom dancers before. He's been doing this since he was eight. Eight! He's amazing. And patient."
Unlike other contestants, the gruelling rehearsals haven't made Caroline lose weight, but she says she leaves practice every day feeling "high".
She told Look magazine: "I haven't lost weight but I feel different. You get these endorphins. I leave the studio on a massive high every day. It's like I'm high on dance."
Caroline Flack feels like she’s in Dirty Dancing
Caroline Flack feels like she is starring in 'Dirty Dancing'.
The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter is incredibly excited to be taking part in 'Strictly Come Dancing' - on which she is partnered with professional dancer Pasha Kovalev - because she can't help but think of the classic movie, which starred Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze.
She said: "'Strictly' is basically 'Dirty Dancing'. That's the only way I can explain it.
"And Pasha is Patrick Swayze - look at him. He's like, 'Step on the two' and I'm like, 'Eeek! It's 'Dirty Dancing'! Eeek!' "
Caroline admits she is "in awe" of her dance partner - who is dating 'Countdown' beauty Rachel Riley - and his graceful moves.
She said: "I watch his hips and think, 'God, you're so beautiful.' I've never been in awe of ballroom dancers before. He's been doing this since he was eight. Eight! He's amazing. And patient."
Unlike other contestants, the gruelling rehearsals haven't made Caroline lose weight, but she says she leaves practice every day feeling "high".
She told Look magazine: "I haven't lost weight but I feel different. You get these endorphins. I leave the studio on a massive high every day. It's like I'm high on dance."
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Rachel Riley misses her 'Strictly Come Dancing' training.
The 'Countdown' beauty has confessed that although she's now dating her professional dance partner from the 2013 series, Pasha Kovalev, she misses learning the basic steps that make up the individual dances more so than taking part in the contest itself.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I wish I was still learning to dance because I enjoyed learning to dance but I wouldn't want to be in front of those judges again because that's terrifying, with the voiceover saying your names and then the dance.
"They can keep that part but I wouldn't mind the outfits and the training."
The 28-year-old star - whose boyfriend is now competing in the BBC One dance contest with former 'Xtra Factor' presenter Caroline Flack - also has some advice for the celebrities taking part this year, who include 'EastEnders' actor Jake Wood and The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge.
Rachel said: "Just enjoy it, I mean I'm sure they all are anyway, but it all goes by in a flash. Unfortunately you don't get to choose when you finish and each week now people are going and each week unexpected people are in the dance-off so just appreciate it while it lasts and just go for it so you have no regrets afterwards."
Rachel Riley misses Strictly Come Dancing training
Rachel Riley misses her 'Strictly Come Dancing' training.
The 'Countdown' beauty has confessed that although she's now dating her professional dance partner from the 2013 series, Pasha Kovalev, she misses learning the basic steps that make up the individual dances more so than taking part in the contest itself.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I wish I was still learning to dance because I enjoyed learning to dance but I wouldn't want to be in front of those judges again because that's terrifying, with the voiceover saying your names and then the dance.
"They can keep that part but I wouldn't mind the outfits and the training."
The 28-year-old star - whose boyfriend is now competing in the BBC One dance contest with former 'Xtra Factor' presenter Caroline Flack - also has some advice for the celebrities taking part this year, who include 'EastEnders' actor Jake Wood and The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge.
Rachel said: "Just enjoy it, I mean I'm sure they all are anyway, but it all goes by in a flash. Unfortunately you don't get to choose when you finish and each week now people are going and each week unexpected people are in the dance-off so just appreciate it while it lasts and just go for it so you have no regrets afterwards."
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James Nesbitt is enjoying celibacy since splitting from his wife.
The 49-year-old actor split from his wife of 19-years, Sonia Forbes-Adam - with whom he has daughters Peggy and Mary - last year and has confessed he's been enjoying single life ever since.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "My family is living in Herne Hill and I'm renting in Dulwich.
"You'll find me in the pub twice a week. I'm enjoying the single life, and, oh yes, the celibate life."
Meanwhile, the 'Cold Feet' star previously admitted he's been living an "isolated life" in order to get into character for his latest role in new BBC One drama 'The Missing', in which he stars as the father of a child who has been abducted.
He explained: "I tried to live as isolated a life as I could ... And I tried not to be social with the crew or cast. I would go out and eat by myself..."
And James believes the intense storylines and not being able to see his children while filming in Brussels actually affected his mental state.
He added: "What would occasionally get to me was the sense of isolation, the sense of being on your own. Being away from my kids, that was not easy. But the strengths of it were almost the negatives of it. It was very helpful for the piece. But certainly at times it was, ah, difficult."
James Nesbitt is enjoying celibacy
James Nesbitt is enjoying celibacy since splitting from his wife.
The 49-year-old actor split from his wife of 19-years, Sonia Forbes-Adam - with whom he has daughters Peggy and Mary - last year and has confessed he's been enjoying single life ever since.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "My family is living in Herne Hill and I'm renting in Dulwich.
"You'll find me in the pub twice a week. I'm enjoying the single life, and, oh yes, the celibate life."
Meanwhile, the 'Cold Feet' star previously admitted he's been living an "isolated life" in order to get into character for his latest role in new BBC One drama 'The Missing', in which he stars as the father of a child who has been abducted.
He explained: "I tried to live as isolated a life as I could ... And I tried not to be social with the crew or cast. I would go out and eat by myself..."
And James believes the intense storylines and not being able to see his children while filming in Brussels actually affected his mental state.
He added: "What would occasionally get to me was the sense of isolation, the sense of being on your own. Being away from my kids, that was not easy. But the strengths of it were almost the negatives of it. It was very helpful for the piece. But certainly at times it was, ah, difficult."
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David Hasselhoff has five wives in his new TV show.
The former 'Baywatch' actor is set to play a fictional version of himself in new Dave series 'Hoff the Record' - a comedy series focusing on his attempt to juggle five wives - which he describes as "'The Kumars' meets 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'".
He explained: "It's a fun and wacky show. I want to say it's 'The Kumars' meets 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
"It's really funny and goofy, but also intelligent. It's a real send-up.
"[In the show] I have five wives and I find out my son was actually born on the Berlin Wall the night it came down. It's just non-stop jokes."
Although the series was devised by producers Me & You Productions, the 62-year-old star confessed he had already come up with a similar plot before meeting with them.
He told Digital Spy: "The funny part about this, was that I was approached by Me & You Productions who did 'The Ricky Gervais Show', and they pitched this show to me, the exact show I had in my head, on paper!
"I said, 'Guys, I've already got this, so we're gonna be co-creators here, because there's too many similarities here to what I wrote', except that it took place in England and there are more crazy English characters."
David Hasselhoff’s five wives in new show
David Hasselhoff has five wives in his new TV show.
The former 'Baywatch' actor is set to play a fictional version of himself in new Dave series 'Hoff the Record' - a comedy series focusing on his attempt to juggle five wives - which he describes as "'The Kumars' meets 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'".
He explained: "It's a fun and wacky show. I want to say it's 'The Kumars' meets 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
"It's really funny and goofy, but also intelligent. It's a real send-up.
"[In the show] I have five wives and I find out my son was actually born on the Berlin Wall the night it came down. It's just non-stop jokes."
Although the series was devised by producers Me & You Productions, the 62-year-old star confessed he had already come up with a similar plot before meeting with them.
He told Digital Spy: "The funny part about this, was that I was approached by Me & You Productions who did 'The Ricky Gervais Show', and they pitched this show to me, the exact show I had in my head, on paper!
"I said, 'Guys, I've already got this, so we're gonna be co-creators here, because there's too many similarities here to what I wrote', except that it took place in England and there are more crazy English characters."
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Ricky Wilson flirts with Rita Ora on 'The Voice' for show.
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman - who is to be joined on the panel of the BBC talent show by the 'How We Do' hitmaker for the first time in the upcoming series - insists there is no romance between the pair and that any on-screen chemistry is simply for the cameras.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It's television, it would be really boring if there wasn't any of that."
However, the 36-year-old singer admitted he is fond of the blonde beauty, 23, who has impressed him with her sense of humour and confidence.
He explained: "Rita is great. It's all about team Rita this year. It's great sitting next to her. Well, there's someone between us but I'm near her. She makes me laugh.
"She's so driven for 23, to have achieved all that. And so confident, I wish I was like that at 23."
Rumours that sparks were flying between the pair first emerged earlier this month after an audience member present during filming reported that Ricky had "hit it off" with the 'I Will Never Let You Down' hitmaker.
They said: "They had a chat in between takes where they were holding on to each other's arms, too. They've clearly hit it off."
Rita - who split from her DJ beau Calvin Harris earlier this year - is now thought to be dating Tommy Hilfiger's son Richard, while Ricky has been in a relationship with TV producer Lesley Williams for five years.
Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am will also return to 'The Voice' when it kicks off next year.
Ricky Wilson: Flirting with Rita Ora is for show
Ricky Wilson flirts with Rita Ora on 'The Voice' for show.
The Kaiser Chiefs frontman - who is to be joined on the panel of the BBC talent show by the 'How We Do' hitmaker for the first time in the upcoming series - insists there is no romance between the pair and that any on-screen chemistry is simply for the cameras.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It's television, it would be really boring if there wasn't any of that."
However, the 36-year-old singer admitted he is fond of the blonde beauty, 23, who has impressed him with her sense of humour and confidence.
He explained: "Rita is great. It's all about team Rita this year. It's great sitting next to her. Well, there's someone between us but I'm near her. She makes me laugh.
"She's so driven for 23, to have achieved all that. And so confident, I wish I was like that at 23."
Rumours that sparks were flying between the pair first emerged earlier this month after an audience member present during filming reported that Ricky had "hit it off" with the 'I Will Never Let You Down' hitmaker.
They said: "They had a chat in between takes where they were holding on to each other's arms, too. They've clearly hit it off."
Rita - who split from her DJ beau Calvin Harris earlier this year - is now thought to be dating Tommy Hilfiger's son Richard, while Ricky has been in a relationship with TV producer Lesley Williams for five years.
Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am will also return to 'The Voice' when it kicks off next year.
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'Coronation Street' star Helen Worth is "delighted" Tina O'Brien is returning to the soap.
The 63-year-old actress, who stars as Gail Platt on the ITV soap, has confessed she's looking forward to being reunited with her on-screen daughter Sarah-Louise Platt - who announced her return yesterday (24.10.14).
Helen told 'Good Morning Britain': "I'm absolutely delighted she's coming back.
"I found out yesterday for sure, I can't wait to welcome her back."
Tina, 31, last appeared in the Manchester-based soap as the teenage tearaway nearly seven years ago, after joining in 1999, and has been involved in a large number of controversial storylines including one in which her character fell pregnant at just 13-years-old.
Sarah's return to Weatherfield's famous cobbles in early 2015 will be sure to cause some drama between brothers Jason (Ryan Thomas) and Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley), both of whom she dated, and her own siblings David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) and Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) but Helen says Gail will be there to stick up for her daughter.
She added: "I think ultimately, in the end, Gail will always keep her family together. She's like a lion, she looks after her cubs."
Coronation Street’s Helen Worth ‘delighted’ by Tina O’Brien return
'Coronation Street' star Helen Worth is "delighted" Tina O'Brien is returning to the soap.
The 63-year-old actress, who stars as Gail Platt on the ITV soap, has confessed she's looking forward to being reunited with her on-screen daughter Sarah-Louise Platt - who announced her return yesterday (24.10.14).
Helen told 'Good Morning Britain': "I'm absolutely delighted she's coming back.
"I found out yesterday for sure, I can't wait to welcome her back."
Tina, 31, last appeared in the Manchester-based soap as the teenage tearaway nearly seven years ago, after joining in 1999, and has been involved in a large number of controversial storylines including one in which her character fell pregnant at just 13-years-old.
Sarah's return to Weatherfield's famous cobbles in early 2015 will be sure to cause some drama between brothers Jason (Ryan Thomas) and Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley), both of whom she dated, and her own siblings David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) and Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) but Helen says Gail will be there to stick up for her daughter.
She added: "I think ultimately, in the end, Gail will always keep her family together. She's like a lion, she looks after her cubs."
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Chloe Sims felt "suffocated" while dating Elliott Wright.
'The Only Way Is Essex' star split from her co-star earlier this week and has admitted the reason their relationship fell apart is because they spent too much time together.
She explained: "We were together all of the time. Not many couples work together and see each other at home too. It can be too much and I felt suffocated."
Chloe, 31, also revealed that she felt "old" while she was dating the 33-year-old restaurant owner and noticed how she felt "isolated" from her friends as they were filming for the ITVBe show in Ibiza earlier this year.
She said: "I felt old and away from the others. It was like I was separated because I was in a couple.
"They were all off raving and we were having nice dinners. When you are in a relationship in the show you do isolate yourself and they don't include you in the group stuff.
"I always trusted Elliott and I don't want to feel old before my time. I'm still young and having fun. I don't want to lose my independence."
The feisty salon owner has stood firm on her decision not to make up with her brother Charlie Sims' girlfriend Ferne McCann, who she is currently feuding with on the show.
She said: "I won't speak to Ferne at all. I would never make amends with her now.
"We've had it out with each other and she's just not my cup of tea.
"There's honestly nothing I like about her and I think it's best if we keep our distance."
Chloe Sims felt ‘suffocated’ by Elliot Wright
Chloe Sims felt "suffocated" while dating Elliott Wright.
'The Only Way Is Essex' star split from her co-star earlier this week and has admitted the reason their relationship fell apart is because they spent too much time together.
She explained: "We were together all of the time. Not many couples work together and see each other at home too. It can be too much and I felt suffocated."
Chloe, 31, also revealed that she felt "old" while she was dating the 33-year-old restaurant owner and noticed how she felt "isolated" from her friends as they were filming for the ITVBe show in Ibiza earlier this year.
She said: "I felt old and away from the others. It was like I was separated because I was in a couple.
"They were all off raving and we were having nice dinners. When you are in a relationship in the show you do isolate yourself and they don't include you in the group stuff.
"I always trusted Elliott and I don't want to feel old before my time. I'm still young and having fun. I don't want to lose my independence."
The feisty salon owner has stood firm on her decision not to make up with her brother Charlie Sims' girlfriend Ferne McCann, who she is currently feuding with on the show.
She said: "I won't speak to Ferne at all. I would never make amends with her now.
"We've had it out with each other and she's just not my cup of tea.
"There's honestly nothing I like about her and I think it's best if we keep our distance."
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Gemma Collins is set to quit 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 33-year-old star is hoping to land her own chat show and become the next Oprah Winfrey after starring on the reality show for the past three years since the second series, but in the meantime she is said to have signed up to 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'.
A source said: "Gemma feels she's done her time on 'TOWIE' and is keen to try new things. She believes her profile is high enough to jump ship and go it alone.
"There's even talk she could have her own show with Lime Pictures, who make 'TOWIE'."
Before she starts grilling celebrities on her own show, the blonde star is expected to be taking on some Bushtucker Trials as she heads to the Australian jungle for the 14th series of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! next month.
However, Gemma is said to be leaving the door open on a possible return to 'TOWIE' at some point which could see her follow in the footsteps of current star Lydia Bright, who quit the programme in December 2012 only to return in April this year.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "Gemma hasn't closed the door completely on 'TOWIE' but there are lots of other projects she's being lined up for."
In reportedly signing up for 'I'm A Celebrity', Gemma will follow in the footsteps of former 'TOWIE' stars Mark Wright and Joey Essex to try to cope with jungle conditions.
Gemma Collins quits TOWIE
Gemma Collins is set to quit 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 33-year-old star is hoping to land her own chat show and become the next Oprah Winfrey after starring on the reality show for the past three years since the second series, but in the meantime she is said to have signed up to 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'.
A source said: "Gemma feels she's done her time on 'TOWIE' and is keen to try new things. She believes her profile is high enough to jump ship and go it alone.
"There's even talk she could have her own show with Lime Pictures, who make 'TOWIE'."
Before she starts grilling celebrities on her own show, the blonde star is expected to be taking on some Bushtucker Trials as she heads to the Australian jungle for the 14th series of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! next month.
However, Gemma is said to be leaving the door open on a possible return to 'TOWIE' at some point which could see her follow in the footsteps of current star Lydia Bright, who quit the programme in December 2012 only to return in April this year.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "Gemma hasn't closed the door completely on 'TOWIE' but there are lots of other projects she's being lined up for."
In reportedly signing up for 'I'm A Celebrity', Gemma will follow in the footsteps of former 'TOWIE' stars Mark Wright and Joey Essex to try to cope with jungle conditions.
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Thom Evans "doesn't want a relationship" as he plans to launch his acting career.
The former rugby player - who is currently starring in 'Strictly Come Dancing' - has previously denied reports that he's dating his professional dance partner Iveta Lukosiute and now a source has revealed that the star is hoping to stay single as he attempts to break Hollywood.
An insider told Star magazine: "Thom is very fond of Iveta and of course he finds her attractive, but right now they're keeping things very professional.
"After 'Strictly' Thom plans to move into acting and is hoping to pursue a career in Hollywood.
"He's very focused and doesn't want a relationship getting in the way of achieving his goals."
The 29-year-old sportsman was romantically linked to his dance partner after she spoke about how handsome he is.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper Iveta said: "He's gorgeous. Will romance happen? I am one of those people who never says never."
However, Thom appeared to squash any chance of love after he told the Metro: "[Iveta]'s got an amazing personality off the dance floor. We get on really well - that's it."
Thom Evans ‘plans to launch acting career’
Thom Evans "doesn't want a relationship" as he plans to launch his acting career.
The former rugby player - who is currently starring in 'Strictly Come Dancing' - has previously denied reports that he's dating his professional dance partner Iveta Lukosiute and now a source has revealed that the star is hoping to stay single as he attempts to break Hollywood.
An insider told Star magazine: "Thom is very fond of Iveta and of course he finds her attractive, but right now they're keeping things very professional.
"After 'Strictly' Thom plans to move into acting and is hoping to pursue a career in Hollywood.
"He's very focused and doesn't want a relationship getting in the way of achieving his goals."
The 29-year-old sportsman was romantically linked to his dance partner after she spoke about how handsome he is.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper Iveta said: "He's gorgeous. Will romance happen? I am one of those people who never says never."
However, Thom appeared to squash any chance of love after he told the Metro: "[Iveta]'s got an amazing personality off the dance floor. We get on really well - that's it."