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Kylie Minogue: Rita Ora will be great on The Voice


Kylie Minogue thinks Rita Ora will be "great" as her replacement on 'The Voice'.
The pop superstar has given the 'Black Widow' singer her blessing to take her chair on the judging panel and thinks she will bring a great energy to the BBC One talent show.
In an interview on TV show 'Lorraine', Kylie said: "I'm really excited that Rita is doing it, I think she'll be great!"
Kylie announced she was leaving 'The Voice' after earlier this year after just one series, and Rita was announced as her replacement and will join returning judges Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson for the next season.
Emma Willis and Marvin Humes are to return as hosts when 'The Voice' kicks off in January 2015.
It seems the 'Into The Blue' hitmaker is feeling generous towards her pop peers.
Kylie, 46, revealed she's a big fan of Miley Cyrus but she's not prepared to try some of Miley's trademark twerking during her 'Kiss Me Once' European tour, which kicked off at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on Wednesday night (24.09.14).
She said: "Miley's a little dynamite, I love her. She showed us the first famous footage of her twerking and said, 'You should do it!' I said, 'You do it great but me? I don't know.' "

Ruby Tandoh brands GBBO producers ‘thoughtless’


Former 'Great British Bake Off' finalist Ruby Tandoh has branded the show's producers as "thoughtless" in the wake of 'Alaskagate'.
The 22-year-old cook - who made it to the final three of the series in 2013 - has slammed the makers of the BBC One primetime baking show following their editing when contestant Diana Beard was made to look as though she'd sabotaged competitor Iain Watters' ice-cream.
When asked about the scandal in an interview with The Times newspaper, Ruby said: "It was a case of the editors being, if not malicious, then at least completely thoughtless about how something would come across."
In the episode which aired last month, fans of the show were left shocked when it appeared as though 69-year-old Diana ruined Iain's ice-cream by removing it from the freezer and leaving it to melt in a hot kitchen. Later on in the episode, Iain was seen throwing his failed baked Alaska dish into the bin, and was subsequently eliminated.
Diana was forced to leave the contest the following week due to illness, but has received torrents of abuse from infuriated viewers in the aftermath of 'Alaskagate', including insults and death threats.
The producers of 'Great British Bake Off' aren't the only people who have annoyed Ruby recently, as she also criticised people who have suggested her choice of hobby makes her less of a feminist.
She said: "It's just something you do in the kitchen, nothing to do with your femininity or lack of, or success as a feminist.
"Equally I don't think it's an empowering thing to reclaim the kitchen; it's just cooking. I understand its history is quite gendered, but I've no time for perpetuating that division."

Declan is ‘ruthless’, says Emmerdale star Jason Merrells


Emmerdale's Jason Merrells has said his character is "capable of anything."
The 45-year-old has admitted that he believes his character in the soap, Declan Macey, is extremely volatile, following violent scenes between him and his on-screen wife Charity (Emma Atkins).
In last night's episode (24.09.14), viewers were left shocked as Declan bludgeoned the blonde beauty over the head after she attempted to attack him with an axe.
Talking about the evil character, he told The Sun newspaper: "He's ruthless and can be psychopathic. So once his whole world has been turned upside down by the one thing he loved, then he's capable of anything."
Scenes in recent weeks have been building up to a showdown between the couple, after Declan learned that Charity had aborted their baby. Until this week, viewers were led to believe that Charity's sister Megan (Gaynor Faye) had been spiking her sibling's drink, but in a shocking twist it was revealed that Declan has been the one poisoning his wife.
While it appeared that Declan had killed Charity in last night's show, a surprising turn of events in this evening's episode (25.09.14) will see Charity wake up and attempt to fight the creepy criminal.
The actor - who appeared in 'Waterloo Road' before joining the ITV soap - hinted that the storyline will thrill viewers as it unveils in the following days, saying: "It's a massive storyline. I think there will be moments when viewers are scared and they jump.
"What I found scary is the matter-of-factness. He's almost saying to Charity, 'Just be practical, this has got to happen'."

Melanie Sykes set for I’m A Celebrity?


Melanie Sykes is reportedly set to appear on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
The 44-year-old television presenter is reportedly getting in shape ready for a stint on the jungle reality show later this year, and producers are desperate for her to sign up.
A show source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Mel will be great value. She's still sexy and will look good in a bikini in the jungle shower. She is single, too, so there's hope for a romance. Being northern, she also speaks as she finds so that will make for some interesting campfire chats."
Melanie could well get tips from a previous jungle winner, Gino D'Acampo, who she co-presents ITV daytime show 'Let's Do Lunch' with.
Meanwhile, the former model is unlikely to follow in the footsteps of Katie Price and Peter Andre - who got married after meeting on the hit ITV show - as she has insisted she never wants to tie the knot again.
Melanie's previous marriage to 28-year-old roofer Jack Cockings ended in January this year, a month after she was given a police caution for alleged common assault.
She previously said: "No, I'll never marry again. But I said that the first time, so ... [I've not been put off relationships], not a bit, because that was just one particular relationship."
She added: "[Finding another partner] doesn't interest me at all. Now [or] ever, I don't know. I just don't want to get into that.
"I'm going out a lot more and I'm meeting lots of people so that's nice. It's just wicked! I'm free as a bird!"

Karl Howman joins EastEnders


Karl Howman has joined 'EastEnders'.
The former 'Brush Strokes' actor has been snapped up by bosses on the popular BBC soap to play an East End thug.
The 61-year-old will appear as a shaven-headed hardman, who is set to take on resident Walford tough guy Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). Expected to hit screens in November, Karl has hinted that his character will be causing some trouble among Albert Square's current residents.
The 80s sitcom star - who also appeared as the title character in the BBC situation comedy 'Mulberry' - said: "It is an honour to have joined such an iconic show as EastEnders and I have received such a lovely welcome from all involved. They are truly one big family with a work ethic to be in awe of. The twists and turns, character and plots that are coming make it all the more exciting for me."
'EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins is thrilled to have Karl on board.
He said: "We have been trying to get the brilliant Karl Howman to join EastEnders for a very long time - and it's fantastic that it's finally happened."
Details about his initial storyline are being kept under wraps, but Dominic teased that Karl's personality lends itself to the part.
He added: "An authentic Londoner with grit, sparkle and a touch of danger, Karl is the perfect fit for this new character."

Coronation Street’s Sean to fall for vicar


Coronation Street's Sean Tully is to fall in love with a vicar, in a new storyline.
The Rovers Return barman - played by Antony Cotton - will find romance again after meeting clergyman Billy on a night out, but his religious beliefs mean the course of true love doesn't run completely smoothly.
'Corrie' producer Stuart Blackburn said: "It's about time Sean had a romance, he's been unlucky in love for a long time. Billy is a great guy, but his first love is and always will be God and the Church.
""We will be exploring this very modern relationship in the coming months and are delighted to have Daniel on board to play Billy."
Antony is very excited about the storyline as it's been some time since his character dated.
He said: "I am thrilled that Sean is to find love again especially with this unique and exciting storyline. I'm sure it'll have its ups and downs, but that's what makes 'Coronation Street' great.
"Hopefully it will be tender, funny and honest. Heaven!"
Billy, the vicar at Emily Bishop's church, is set to be played by 'Shakespeare in Love' star Daniel Brocklebank who is "hugely excited" to be joining the cast of 'Coronation Street'.
Daniel said: "I'm really looking forward to working with Antony Cotton and the rest of the cast, as well as joining my best mate Hayley Tamaddon on the cobbles."
Daniel is set to begin filming his scenes in the soap next month and his character will arrive in Weatherfield in December.

Sam Faiers and Joey Essex rekindle romance


Sam Faiers and Joey Essex have got back together.
The former 'The Only Way is Essex' stars have reunited once again and are keen to take their relationship to the next level after they split up earlier this month following a string of arguments in Marbella.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, Sam, 23, said: "We always bicker on holiday. But we're happy now. I hope we eventually move in together."
Joey, 24, jokingly added: "We won't be going back to Marbella for a while."
The turbulent couple, who got engaged in March 2013 and then split three months later before reconciling again earlier this year, "constantly bickered" during the trip, which left Joey no choice but to dump Sam.
A source said earlier this week: "Joey and Sam have been on the rocks for a while. They are constantly bickering and falling out. It's not been pretty."
However, Joey was said to be struggling to come to terms with the split as he thought the blonde beauty was the one he'd spend the rest of his life with.
The source added: "He always thought Sam was the one. It'll take some time for him to get over her."
Meanwhile, the on/off pair launched new parcel service Doddle together yesterday (24.09.14) in London.

Iveta Lukosiute: ‘All the girls’ wanted Thom Evans


Iveta Lukosiute was "unable to speak" when she was partnered with Thom Evans on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The professional dancer has been paired with the former rugby pro and model on the current series of the BBC One celebrity dance contest and she's confessed she didn't expect to get him because "all the girls" wanted him.
She told HELLO! magazine: "All the girls wanted to have Thom as their partner.
"I wanted Thom so much that I didn't expect to get him. I was so happy when they announced he was my partner that I was unable to speak. I felt it was meant to be."
Meanwhile, it has been reported that Thom has fallen for Iveta after getting up close and personal with her during training for the competition.
A source revealed: "He is completed smitten. We didn't think Iveta would be his type but he had a huge crush on her from the get-go.
"He's joked that she used to be a boobs man but Iveta has turned him into a legs and bum man in weeks."
The insider added: "The pair have been spending almost every minute with each other in the build-up to the live shows and are often still together after rehearsals."

Stephanie Waring: I’ll date when ‘time is right’


Stephanie Waring is waiting until "the time is right" to start dating again.
The 'Hollyoaks' actress split from boyfriend of five-years Dan Hooper earlier this year and despite admitting she's no longer angry with 'Coronation Street' star Kym Marsh - who began dating him just six weeks later - she insists she's just not ready for another relationship.
She said: "I'm not a party animal - I like to go out for dinner and have a few drinks and go home. It's nice to be with my girlfriends and just have a good old gossip, dance and flirt. I won't have a boyfriend until the time is right."
The 35-year-old beauty - who has three-year-old daughter Lexi with Dan - insists she put her feud with Kym, 38, behind her for the sake of both of their children.
She explained: "Kym and I are fine now - we have to be for the sake of our children. Life is too short to hold grudges and be bitter and I'm not that sort of person. I'm quite happy and positive."
Stephanie is now trying to put some of the weight she lost following the heartbreaking revelations back on.
She added to Closer magazine: "I've lost weight - I went through a really stressful time. But I really want to put it back on, in a healthy way ... I want to be healthy from the inside. I haven't worked out since last December and I don't intend to get back in the gym anytime soon. Yoga is a lot more gentle."

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