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Cheryl Fernandez-Versini gets annoyed with "perfectionist" Simon Cowell's late night phone calls.
The 31-year-old 'X Factor' judge revealed that her music mogul boss has been interrupting her beauty sleep with his incessant calls about staging.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, Cheryl shared: "Simon likes to call you at three in the morning. He's there thinking about the show, about pyrotechnics and all that, he's a perfectionist."
The 'Crazy Stupid Love' singer - who lost two of her acts, Chloe-Jasmine Whichello and Stephanie Nala, on Sunday night's (19.10.14) Results Show - also admitted that the stress of judging the ITV show has left her feeling worn out.
She said: "When I did the audition process, I sat in the chair and it was like nothing had changed. It was like four years had evaporated. When I came to the live shows I thought I was mentally prepared but when the audience gets going and you're in the adrenalin-fuelled bubble your heart is pounding.
"I'm like: 'This is all my responsibility now'. I wasn't ready for that feeling, it's very intense because you have people's dreams on the line and their feelings. I go home and I can't sleep."
To ease her stress levels, Cheryl joked that she would like to swap her seat next to Simon with fellow judge Louis Walsh because she'd rather sit with former Spice Girl, Mel B.
Cheryl Fernandez Versini can’t sleep thanks to Simon Cowell
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini gets annoyed with "perfectionist" Simon Cowell's late night phone calls.
The 31-year-old 'X Factor' judge revealed that her music mogul boss has been interrupting her beauty sleep with his incessant calls about staging.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, Cheryl shared: "Simon likes to call you at three in the morning. He's there thinking about the show, about pyrotechnics and all that, he's a perfectionist."
The 'Crazy Stupid Love' singer - who lost two of her acts, Chloe-Jasmine Whichello and Stephanie Nala, on Sunday night's (19.10.14) Results Show - also admitted that the stress of judging the ITV show has left her feeling worn out.
She said: "When I did the audition process, I sat in the chair and it was like nothing had changed. It was like four years had evaporated. When I came to the live shows I thought I was mentally prepared but when the audience gets going and you're in the adrenalin-fuelled bubble your heart is pounding.
"I'm like: 'This is all my responsibility now'. I wasn't ready for that feeling, it's very intense because you have people's dreams on the line and their feelings. I go home and I can't sleep."
To ease her stress levels, Cheryl joked that she would like to swap her seat next to Simon with fellow judge Louis Walsh because she'd rather sit with former Spice Girl, Mel B.
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Jack Walton was rejected by girls because his mum is gay.
The 'X Factor' contestant has confessed he struggled to land a date growing up after his mum came out when he was just 11 years old as it made potential girlfriends feel "uncomfortable".
He told The Mirror newspaper: "I've had a couple of girls say, 'I'd love to go out with him, but it puts me off that his mum is a lesbian'.
"This girl I really liked, she came to my house, and she found out about my mum and said, 'Look, I can't do this because it makes me uncomfortable'."
Jack, 18, from Castleford in Yorkshire, also opened up about the difficulty his family faced when his mother, Rachel, left his heartbroken dad, Robin, for another woman and admitted he faced taunts from his pals at school who struggled to understand the situation.
He explained: "It was a lot to take in when it all came out.
"She was still married to my dad then. It was hard to see that. My dad was heartbroken.
"Plus I was 11 when I found out and I got a lot of stick for it. All my mates were saying 'Oh, that's gay', and I'd say, 'Don't say that about my mum'.
"I tried to explain to them what it's like. And I'd say, 'If it was your mum, how would you feel?'
"You can't disown your mum. If she is happy, that's the main thing."
The singer - who has struggled with self-belief issues in the past - is slowly building up his confidence and is hoping one of his self-penned tracks will land him a number one in the future.
He said: "I had a massive self-belief problem at first.
"But I'm very happy to be here now and I'd really love one of my own songs that I've written to be a big hit.
"That's my ultimate life goal, having a hit single."
Jack Walton rejected by girls over his mum’s sexuality
Jack Walton was rejected by girls because his mum is gay.
The 'X Factor' contestant has confessed he struggled to land a date growing up after his mum came out when he was just 11 years old as it made potential girlfriends feel "uncomfortable".
He told The Mirror newspaper: "I've had a couple of girls say, 'I'd love to go out with him, but it puts me off that his mum is a lesbian'.
"This girl I really liked, she came to my house, and she found out about my mum and said, 'Look, I can't do this because it makes me uncomfortable'."
Jack, 18, from Castleford in Yorkshire, also opened up about the difficulty his family faced when his mother, Rachel, left his heartbroken dad, Robin, for another woman and admitted he faced taunts from his pals at school who struggled to understand the situation.
He explained: "It was a lot to take in when it all came out.
"She was still married to my dad then. It was hard to see that. My dad was heartbroken.
"Plus I was 11 when I found out and I got a lot of stick for it. All my mates were saying 'Oh, that's gay', and I'd say, 'Don't say that about my mum'.
"I tried to explain to them what it's like. And I'd say, 'If it was your mum, how would you feel?'
"You can't disown your mum. If she is happy, that's the main thing."
The singer - who has struggled with self-belief issues in the past - is slowly building up his confidence and is hoping one of his self-penned tracks will land him a number one in the future.
He said: "I had a massive self-belief problem at first.
"But I'm very happy to be here now and I'd really love one of my own songs that I've written to be a big hit.
"That's my ultimate life goal, having a hit single."
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Jonathan Ross has signed a £2 million contract with ITV.
The veteran talk show host has renewed his deal to stay with the TV network,on which he's been presenting his current programme - 'The Jonathan Ross Show' - since 2011.
In a statement, Jonathan said: "I've been lucky enough to interview some of the biggest stars around on 'The Jonathan Ross Show' and I'm delighted that I'll continue to do so for ITV until at least the end of 2015 with two series booked for the channel for next year.
"This Saturday [25.10.14] I have Russell Brand, Lindsay Lohan, Daniel Radcliffe and Rio Ferdinand on the couch and there's plenty more to come."
Elaine Bedell, ITV's Director of Entertainment and Comedy, added: "Jonathan is the king of talk shows and a valued member of the ITV family. He continues to attract the biggest names in showbiz onto his sofa and I am delighted that he will remain on the channel until at least the end of 2015."
The 53-year-old presenter joined the channel in 2011, after spending almost a decade hosting 'Friday Night with Jonathan Ross' on BBC One.
His deal with ITV includes filming two new series of 'The Jonathan Ross Show' as well as a Christmas special scheduled for December 2015.
Jonathan Ross signs £2 million ITV deal
Jonathan Ross has signed a £2 million contract with ITV.
The veteran talk show host has renewed his deal to stay with the TV network,on which he's been presenting his current programme - 'The Jonathan Ross Show' - since 2011.
In a statement, Jonathan said: "I've been lucky enough to interview some of the biggest stars around on 'The Jonathan Ross Show' and I'm delighted that I'll continue to do so for ITV until at least the end of 2015 with two series booked for the channel for next year.
"This Saturday [25.10.14] I have Russell Brand, Lindsay Lohan, Daniel Radcliffe and Rio Ferdinand on the couch and there's plenty more to come."
Elaine Bedell, ITV's Director of Entertainment and Comedy, added: "Jonathan is the king of talk shows and a valued member of the ITV family. He continues to attract the biggest names in showbiz onto his sofa and I am delighted that he will remain on the channel until at least the end of 2015."
The 53-year-old presenter joined the channel in 2011, after spending almost a decade hosting 'Friday Night with Jonathan Ross' on BBC One.
His deal with ITV includes filming two new series of 'The Jonathan Ross Show' as well as a Christmas special scheduled for December 2015.
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Simon Gregson proposed to his wife while he was in the bath.
The 'Coronation Street' star - who has played Steve McDonald on the ITV soap for 25 years - confessed he popped the question to his girlfriend Emma Gleave, 29, while he was in the bathroom just six weeks into their relationship.
He told The Daily Mirror newspaper: "I was sat in the bath and she was in the bedroom and I asked her. I just knew I wanted to be with her.
"She was so beautiful and we laughed all the time. She brought a lot more laughter into my life and proper friendship, someone you could rely on.
"We went and got a ring before we went to work."
The happy couple - who have two sons, Alfie, seven, and Harry, five, together - were introduced by his on-screen mother Beverley Callard (Liz McDonald), who encouraged Emma to come and meet Simon at a party in 2005.
The 40-year-old actor admitted the timing was perfect for him to start dating Emma as he was looking to settle down after reforming his party-boy lifestyle.
He explained: "Settling down was something I wanted to do. I just wanted something normal.
"But if I'd met Emma earlier on I don't think we would have got on. I was a different kind of person."
He added: "Being in love and being loved is a beautiful thing.
"And having two bright-eyed boys, who jump in your arms every time you walk through the door is brilliant. Things are nice, we have a nice home, a great family, we are very lucky."
Simon Gregson proposed to wife in the bath
Simon Gregson proposed to his wife while he was in the bath.
The 'Coronation Street' star - who has played Steve McDonald on the ITV soap for 25 years - confessed he popped the question to his girlfriend Emma Gleave, 29, while he was in the bathroom just six weeks into their relationship.
He told The Daily Mirror newspaper: "I was sat in the bath and she was in the bedroom and I asked her. I just knew I wanted to be with her.
"She was so beautiful and we laughed all the time. She brought a lot more laughter into my life and proper friendship, someone you could rely on.
"We went and got a ring before we went to work."
The happy couple - who have two sons, Alfie, seven, and Harry, five, together - were introduced by his on-screen mother Beverley Callard (Liz McDonald), who encouraged Emma to come and meet Simon at a party in 2005.
The 40-year-old actor admitted the timing was perfect for him to start dating Emma as he was looking to settle down after reforming his party-boy lifestyle.
He explained: "Settling down was something I wanted to do. I just wanted something normal.
"But if I'd met Emma earlier on I don't think we would have got on. I was a different kind of person."
He added: "Being in love and being loved is a beautiful thing.
"And having two bright-eyed boys, who jump in your arms every time you walk through the door is brilliant. Things are nice, we have a nice home, a great family, we are very lucky."
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Louis Walsh is reportedly considering axing two of the boys from Stereo Kicks.
The 'X Factor' judge is said to be concerned about the band after they ended up in the bottom two on Sunday night's (19.10.14) show, narrowly avoiding being booted out of the competition after winning a sing-off with Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, and he thinks eight members is too many to be in the group.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Louis is looking at whether two should go. This is already being talked about with the group and the rest of the boys are open to it.
"It would be gutting for the two who go but they might have to sacrifice. Simon Cowell put the boys together but realises eight was wrong and has given his backing to a cull."
Insiders claim Reece Bibby, 16, and 14-year-old Charlie Jones are most likely to get the chop after Louis admitted on Sunday's 'Xtra Factor' that he never wanted the group to have eight members.
He explained: "Eight never worked in a boyband but Simon put them together. I wouldn't have eight. I never wanted eight. I'll talk to the boys."
However, an 'X Factor' spokesman has insisted the group will not lose two members and stated they are "working hard" on this weekend's show.
He said: "The band are working hard preparing for next Saturday's show."
Stereo Kicks were given another chance in the competition after Simon Cowell and Mel B saved them over Chloe-Jasmine on Sunday.
The group are one of just two Louis has remaining after he was dealt a crushing blow in the first week of live shows earlier this month when two of his bands, Overload Generation and Blonde Electra, were booted off the competition.
Louis Walsh to axe two from Stereo Kicks?
Louis Walsh is reportedly considering axing two of the boys from Stereo Kicks.
The 'X Factor' judge is said to be concerned about the band after they ended up in the bottom two on Sunday night's (19.10.14) show, narrowly avoiding being booted out of the competition after winning a sing-off with Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, and he thinks eight members is too many to be in the group.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Louis is looking at whether two should go. This is already being talked about with the group and the rest of the boys are open to it.
"It would be gutting for the two who go but they might have to sacrifice. Simon Cowell put the boys together but realises eight was wrong and has given his backing to a cull."
Insiders claim Reece Bibby, 16, and 14-year-old Charlie Jones are most likely to get the chop after Louis admitted on Sunday's 'Xtra Factor' that he never wanted the group to have eight members.
He explained: "Eight never worked in a boyband but Simon put them together. I wouldn't have eight. I never wanted eight. I'll talk to the boys."
However, an 'X Factor' spokesman has insisted the group will not lose two members and stated they are "working hard" on this weekend's show.
He said: "The band are working hard preparing for next Saturday's show."
Stereo Kicks were given another chance in the competition after Simon Cowell and Mel B saved them over Chloe-Jasmine on Sunday.
The group are one of just two Louis has remaining after he was dealt a crushing blow in the first week of live shows earlier this month when two of his bands, Overload Generation and Blonde Electra, were booted off the competition.
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Aaron Chalmers thinks Charlotte Crosby and Gary 'Gaz' Beadle will get married.
The 'Geordie Shore' star has confessed he thinks his close pals and co-stars will tie the knot in the future, despite them having had a tumultuous relationship on the MTV reality series in the past.
Quizzed on whether the pair have been getting close again since Charlotte split from boyfriend Mitch [Jenkins], Aaron exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "The thing is with them two, no matter what ... They could fall out, argue, get with other people and then they'll always go back to each other.
"Probably, in ten years, they will get married ... I'd be best man, definitely."
However, the tattooed hunk - who fell out with Gaz in series eight over co-star and love interest Marnie Simpson - thinks his best mate still has some wild oats to sow before he'll seriously consider walking down the aisle.
He continued: "I think in his own head Gaz knows that he's going to be with Charlotte in the end but he needs to get all these other girls out of his system and then he'll settle down with Charlotte."
Meanwhile, Holly Hagan has revealed she thinks her former flame James Tindale will be the first member of the 'Geordie Shore' cast to get married.
She said: "Probably James because he's all loved up with Kate [Thorne] now isn't he? So yeah, probably James."
Geordie Shore series 9 hits screens on October 28 at 10pm, only on MTV.
Aaron Chalmers: Charlotte Crosby and Gary Beadle will get married
Aaron Chalmers thinks Charlotte Crosby and Gary 'Gaz' Beadle will get married.
The 'Geordie Shore' star has confessed he thinks his close pals and co-stars will tie the knot in the future, despite them having had a tumultuous relationship on the MTV reality series in the past.
Quizzed on whether the pair have been getting close again since Charlotte split from boyfriend Mitch [Jenkins], Aaron exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "The thing is with them two, no matter what ... They could fall out, argue, get with other people and then they'll always go back to each other.
"Probably, in ten years, they will get married ... I'd be best man, definitely."
However, the tattooed hunk - who fell out with Gaz in series eight over co-star and love interest Marnie Simpson - thinks his best mate still has some wild oats to sow before he'll seriously consider walking down the aisle.
He continued: "I think in his own head Gaz knows that he's going to be with Charlotte in the end but he needs to get all these other girls out of his system and then he'll settle down with Charlotte."
Meanwhile, Holly Hagan has revealed she thinks her former flame James Tindale will be the first member of the 'Geordie Shore' cast to get married.
She said: "Probably James because he's all loved up with Kate [Thorne] now isn't he? So yeah, probably James."
Geordie Shore series 9 hits screens on October 28 at 10pm, only on MTV.
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Lucy Mecklenburgh's dog has had to have five teeth removed.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star's adorable pet pooch Lola, a white miniature Pomeranian, has been having some dentistry problems and has had to have the high number of teeth extracted by her vet and also has had some broken gnashers fixed.
Posting a photo of her furry friend lying in her lap on her Instagram account, she posted: "My poor baby has seen better days!! 3 fractures & 5 teeth removed! (sic)"
Following her post, Lucy's fans showed their support for the under-the-weather mutt by posting get well soon messages for Lola.
Instagram user Mrbarkerpetservices wrote: "Aww wishing a very speedy recovery. Sending lots of love (sic)"
jomc3572 posted: "Oh get well soon Lola! I bet your beautiful (inside and out) Mummy is looking after you beautifully! (sic)"
Lucy first introduced Lola to her fans in July 2012. The brunette beauty also has a Teacup Chihuahua called Bentley.
Lucy Mecklenburgh’s dog loses five teeth
Lucy Mecklenburgh's dog has had to have five teeth removed.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star's adorable pet pooch Lola, a white miniature Pomeranian, has been having some dentistry problems and has had to have the high number of teeth extracted by her vet and also has had some broken gnashers fixed.
Posting a photo of her furry friend lying in her lap on her Instagram account, she posted: "My poor baby has seen better days!! 3 fractures & 5 teeth removed! (sic)"
Following her post, Lucy's fans showed their support for the under-the-weather mutt by posting get well soon messages for Lola.
Instagram user Mrbarkerpetservices wrote: "Aww wishing a very speedy recovery. Sending lots of love (sic)"
jomc3572 posted: "Oh get well soon Lola! I bet your beautiful (inside and out) Mummy is looking after you beautifully! (sic)"
Lucy first introduced Lola to her fans in July 2012. The brunette beauty also has a Teacup Chihuahua called Bentley.
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Lynda Bellingham's former 'Loose Women' co-host Jane McDonald has paid tribute to her late friend and admits she can't believe "she's gone".
The singer starred on the panel of the chat show with Lynda - who lost her battle with colon cancer on Sunday (19.10.14) at the age of 66 - and became very close friends with her.
Jane is in total shock that Lynda passed away before fulfilling her dying wish of spending one last Christmas with her family, husband Michael, 59, and her sons, Michael, 31, and Robbie, 26, because she had seemed in such "good spirits" since choosing to stop her treatment.
Phoning in to the ITV show today (20.10.14), Jane said: "I can't believe that she's gone because she was in such great spirits. She thought so much of all her friends and all her family and had so much and that is never going to leave us. The love of Lynda Bellingham will be with each and every one of us and still as we picture her, she'll be there with us."
Lynda's dear friend Christopher Biggins also phoned in to speak about her, and his voice broke with emotion as he recalled her comic yet loving nature.
The 65-year-old actor said: "It's unbelievable really because she was such a good friend, as you all know she was marvellous. She was also a brilliant actress. I will remember the laughter, the joy of being with her and laughing, but also the caring person she was.
"If you were in trouble, you had a problem, you'd ring her and she'd be the first to help. She will be greatly lost."
The panellists on the chat show were clearly moved by the comments with 49-year-old co-host Coleen Nolan struggling to hold back her tears.
Other stars have added to the tributes online, with Peter Andre calling her "a courageous woman" on Twitter.
Diana Vickers tweeted: "Thoughts are with her family ... We have to bloody beat cancer!"
The last interview which Lynda conducted was with 'Loose Women' stars Janet Street-Porter and Coleen Nolan, and it will air on the show on Wednesday (22.10.14).
Jane McDonald remembers the loving nature of Lynda Bellingham
Lynda Bellingham's former 'Loose Women' co-host Jane McDonald has paid tribute to her late friend and admits she can't believe "she's gone".
The singer starred on the panel of the chat show with Lynda - who lost her battle with colon cancer on Sunday (19.10.14) at the age of 66 - and became very close friends with her.
Jane is in total shock that Lynda passed away before fulfilling her dying wish of spending one last Christmas with her family, husband Michael, 59, and her sons, Michael, 31, and Robbie, 26, because she had seemed in such "good spirits" since choosing to stop her treatment.
Phoning in to the ITV show today (20.10.14), Jane said: "I can't believe that she's gone because she was in such great spirits. She thought so much of all her friends and all her family and had so much and that is never going to leave us. The love of Lynda Bellingham will be with each and every one of us and still as we picture her, she'll be there with us."
Lynda's dear friend Christopher Biggins also phoned in to speak about her, and his voice broke with emotion as he recalled her comic yet loving nature.
The 65-year-old actor said: "It's unbelievable really because she was such a good friend, as you all know she was marvellous. She was also a brilliant actress. I will remember the laughter, the joy of being with her and laughing, but also the caring person she was.
"If you were in trouble, you had a problem, you'd ring her and she'd be the first to help. She will be greatly lost."
The panellists on the chat show were clearly moved by the comments with 49-year-old co-host Coleen Nolan struggling to hold back her tears.
Other stars have added to the tributes online, with Peter Andre calling her "a courageous woman" on Twitter.
Diana Vickers tweeted: "Thoughts are with her family ... We have to bloody beat cancer!"
The last interview which Lynda conducted was with 'Loose Women' stars Janet Street-Porter and Coleen Nolan, and it will air on the show on Wednesday (22.10.14).
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Scott Mills has lost seven pounds since he started training for 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The BBC Radio 1 host cruised through the fourth week of the dancing competition on Sunday evening (19.10.14) and as well as learning to ballroom dance he's also starting to feel the health benefits of his gruelling training schedule.
Speaking at the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards at Wembley Arena, he told BANG Showbiz: "I feel a lot fitter - I feel strong! I've lost like half a stone already."
Although the 40-year-old presenter's waistline has been decreasing at a speedy rate, it might become even more dramatic by the next live show on Saturday (25.10.14) when he will be performing a notoriously quick-paced dance.
He joked: "Next week I'm doing Charleston which is literally hopping around for hours so like, six hours a day I'm going to be fit!"
The DJ has consistently been scored harshly on the programme, so confessed that he was shocked when former 'The Only Way is Essex' star Mark Wright ended up in the dance-off yesterday (19.10.14) along with 'Bargain Hunt' host Tim Wonnacott.
He remarked: "I was really surprised. But that's the thing about 'Strictly...', you cannot call it and even people that you would think would feel that they were safe, they don't.
"Because as you see with the bottom two last night, it's like, why has that happened? So yeah it's scary for everybody. That bit when you're standing there waiting is the worst bit."
Scott Mills sheds seven pounds on Strictly
Scott Mills has lost seven pounds since he started training for 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The BBC Radio 1 host cruised through the fourth week of the dancing competition on Sunday evening (19.10.14) and as well as learning to ballroom dance he's also starting to feel the health benefits of his gruelling training schedule.
Speaking at the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards at Wembley Arena, he told BANG Showbiz: "I feel a lot fitter - I feel strong! I've lost like half a stone already."
Although the 40-year-old presenter's waistline has been decreasing at a speedy rate, it might become even more dramatic by the next live show on Saturday (25.10.14) when he will be performing a notoriously quick-paced dance.
He joked: "Next week I'm doing Charleston which is literally hopping around for hours so like, six hours a day I'm going to be fit!"
The DJ has consistently been scored harshly on the programme, so confessed that he was shocked when former 'The Only Way is Essex' star Mark Wright ended up in the dance-off yesterday (19.10.14) along with 'Bargain Hunt' host Tim Wonnacott.
He remarked: "I was really surprised. But that's the thing about 'Strictly...', you cannot call it and even people that you would think would feel that they were safe, they don't.
"Because as you see with the bottom two last night, it's like, why has that happened? So yeah it's scary for everybody. That bit when you're standing there waiting is the worst bit."