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Jonathan Ross promises show shake-up


Jonathan Ross has promised to come back stronger for the next series of his chat show.
The ITV host's reputation slipped after a slightly disappointing run that saw BBC rival Graham Norton overtake him in the ratings, but he is determined to "shake up" his programme to reclaim the top spot.
He told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "I'm like a vampire. I keep coming back .. We'll be shaking up the format of the show in October - that will be the first big shake-up in a while.
"We do it every six years to keep the show fresh. So expect a few new surprises - and we're still striving to get top guests.
"It will be a shorter run this time so I'l get a little time to rest."
The recent sixth series only pulled in 2.7 million viewers for its finale, while The Graham Norton Show had a consistent audience of more than three million.
Jonathan has blasted his rival in the past, claiming high-profile guests appear on his programme to get softer questions.
He previously said: "It's tricky. I think Graham gets first bite of film guests. Some stars prefer his show over mine before they're less protected on my programme.
"If they go on Graham's, three guests all sit together on the sofa. He recently had Jude Law on his show who could hide behind fellow guest Dame Judi Dench. On my programme they can't do that."

Tisha Merry’s ‘strange obsession’ with Filofaxes


'Coronation Street' star Tisha Merry has a "strange obsession" with Filofaxes.
The actress - who portrays Steph Britton on the ITV show - is really organised and spends time decorating her Filofax which keeps her life in order.
She told InsideSoap magazine: "I can't believe I'm telling you this, but I have a strange obsession with Filofaxes! I will look at the Filofaxes fan club online and see how other people accessorise theirs! I'm so organised, I have everything planned with colour co-ordinated stickers! My Filofax may be the most expensive thing I own."
Tisha admits that she often gets recognised as being a soap star and always has fans asking who killed Tina McIntyre, in the highly anticipate storyline which will see screen beauty Michelle Keegan exit the show.
She added: "[Fans] will always say one of two things. Firstly, they will say 'You look so much like that girl from Corrie', if I can get away then, I will. But I can't they will go on to ask, 'Do you know who is going to kill Tina?' I should probably confess it was me! Also, a few of the boys have asked me to pass their numbers on to Michelle."

Ben Hardy: ‘Ian Beale is hiding something’


Ben Hardy says "Ian Beale is hiding something".
The 'EastEnders' star has been told his on-screen father - played by Adam Woodyatt - isn't being completely honest following the murder of his daughter Lucy.
Ben - who plays her brother Peter - told the Daily Mirror newspaper's We Love TV magazine: "None of the actors know who killed Lucy, although we discuss our own theories on who it might be.
"In the scripts there are some censored scenes that I haven't been allowed to read.
"I do know that Ian Beale is hiding something, but Adam Woodyatt won't tell me, no matter how much I hassle him. The killer could be anyone at this point."
The 23-year-old actor also admitted the current storyline was part of a "revival" for the show and could give a real boost to its popularity.
He added: "I do feel like it's a revival. Public opinion about the show seems to be getting back on track.
"I'm really happy to be so involved in this storyline, as for my first six months Peter was just selling fruit and veg."

Simon Cowell’s dressing room is ‘off limits’


Simon Cowell's 'Britain's Got Talent' dressing room is "off limits".
Stephen Mulhern has revealed after eight years working alongside the media mogul, he has "never" been allowed to set foot inside, although the other judges are more sociable.
He told The Sun newspaper's TV Magazine: "In eight years doing the show, I have never been in Simon's dressing room. It's off limits.
"During the auditions, we all stay in the same hotel and have a drink at the bar at the end of a long day, but Simon has never come along.
"I live five minutes away from [hosts] Ant and Dec though, so I see them quite a lot socially. And I have never seen anyone take as long to get ready for anything as Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon do for this show. Oh. My. God!"
The 'Britain's Got More Talent' presenter also gets on with David Walliams, although their friendship meant they almost took a joke "too far" when they were teasing Simon.
He revealed: "I actually enjoy winding him up, but he can be quite scary ... I had a very awkward moment with him just before his son Eric was born ... I thought it would be good to give him one of those virtual babies that cries.
"David thought it was hilarious and said: 'Simon, let me show you how to burp a baby, come here Stephen'. I had to sit on David's knee while he rubbed my back and fed me from a water bottle.
"It was then I realised the joke had gone too far. I said: 'I think we should probably leave,' and Simon just went: 'Yes, I think you should.' "

Simon Cowell rejects namesake on Britain’s Got Talent


Simon Cowell had to judge his namesake on 'Britain's Got Talent'.
The media mogul came face-to-face with a singer who shares his famous moniker, although the Geordie hopeful failed to impress the judges with his audition.
The star told him: "You've no idea how much I wanted this to be great so I could say at the end of the show: 'The winner of 'Britain's Got Talent' is Simon Cowell'.
"I mean, I live for that moment. I never thought I'd say this but, SImon Cowell, it's a No."
The unlucky contestant admitted sharing his name with the talent show boss has made life tough at times, particularly when people think he's impersonating the new father.
He said: "I was pulled over by the police because I had a broken light.
"It was a Saturday with 'The X Factor' was on. I didn't have any ID on me so giving the name Simon Cowell to the police, well, you might as well say anything.
"I was at the side of the road for two hours because they were trying to contact my family to verify who I was. I thought I was going to be arrested."

Molly Smitten-Downes says Eurovision’s bearded lady is ‘competition’


Molly Smitten-Downes is worried she could lose the Eurovision Song Contest to a bearded lady.
The singer is representing the UK in the annual competition, but she is concerned about coming up against Austrian drag act Conchita Wurst - real name Tom Neuwirth - because of the "novelty".
She told The Sun newspaper: "Conchita is a brilliant singer and getting a love of love from everywhere. She definitely competition for me.
"I was so surprised when I heard there was a bearded lady in the contest, I was like, 'Whaaat?' But she is so attractive. She dersses incredibly.
"You see her from behind and then she turns around and she has a beard. It is a bit of a shock ... I would like to think Eurovision is just about the song, but there is the whole novelty thing here."
Meanwhile Molly - whose song 'Children of the Universe' will be performed last - is hoping she can do her best and let the voting take care of the rest.
She added: "It is great to go last, but anxiety is going to go through the roof by the time I go on ... The public will go with whatever entertains them the most.
"I hope the best song wins. The vibe for me over here has been really positive. Everyone is excited about my performance and there is a lot of expectation.
"My biggest concern is making sure I deliver it. There is nothing I can do about anything else."

Binky Felstead suffered ‘horrific’ bullying


Binky Felstead claims she suffered "horrific" bullying at school.
The 'Made In Chelsea' star - who was educated at Dallington School, Taunton School and Millfield in Somerset - reveals her life was made miserable by her childhood tormentors in her new autobiography 'Being Binky' but she was able to beat them and eventually get the "last laugh" with her TV fame.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz, she said: "In the book I try and educate people on how to deal with bullies at school - because I went through that when I was growing up and it was very difficult. I'm basically saying speak out about it, don't try to keep it all in because it will end up torturing you, and you do get through it in the long run. The bullies at school were horrific but they've all messaged me now and I've got the last laugh."
Binky managed to cope with her bullying with the support of her mother and the help of a counsellor, and she hopes her book will be able to help any teenagers dealing with the same problem.
She added: "The book is all from personal experience, from how I got through it ... I would have liked to have read my book if I was going through what I was going through at a young age because I didn't realise bullying was mainly to do with jealousy, and I didn't realise it was OK to speak to a counsellor that young because not many people my age did. It's incredibly important to be able to vent to someone, and if you can't do that with your mum, you should think about speaking to someone professional. I'm lucky that I have a great relationship with my mum."
Binky will be at Waterstone's, Bluewater on Saturday May 10 at 4:30pm signing copies of her new book 'Being Binky', which is available through Simon & Schuster.

Claudia Winkleman replaces Bruce Forsyth on Strictly Come Dancing


Claudia Winkleman will replace Sir Bruce Forsyth on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The BBC have confirmed the 42-year-old presenter will join Tess Daly as the host on the TV dancing competition after Bruce announced earlier this year he was stepping down after 11 series on the popular programme.
Claudia said: "I have loved 'Strictly' since the second it appeared on our screens and I am honoured and thrilled to now be part of the Saturday night team.
"Working alongside Tess is always fantastic and I can't wait to spend the weekends with her, our amazing dancers and the greatest judging panel on the planet. Sir Bruce is a living legend and we'll all miss him very much."
However, Bruce, 86, won't be hanging up his dancing shoes permanently as he will be reuniting with Tess for Children in Need and Christmas show specials.
Tess added: '"It's really exciting having two women host the show, and we are great mates so there'll be lots of fun to be had on and off the dance floor, and of course I'll look forward to being reunited with Brucie for the Children In Need and Christmas shows.''
Claudia was the hot favourite to replace Bruce after he announced his departure as she has been involved with 'Strictly' since 2004 when she fronted 'Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two' to coincide with the second series of the main show.
In 2010, she also took over from Bruce as co-host of the Sunday night results show.

Simon Cowell: Cheryl Cole doesn’t want Louis Walsh to return to X Factor


Simon Cowell has admitted Cheryl Cole doesn't want Louis Walsh to return to 'The X Factor'.
The show boss is determined to have the music mogul, who has mentored on the last 10 series of the show, sitting alongside him and the former Girls Aloud singer on the judging panel later this year.
However, the 54-year-old star will have to fight for Louis as the brunette beauty, who is returning after a four-year break, isn't keen on working with the Irish silver fox.
Speaking at the London Cabaret Club VIP Launch at The Collection yesterday (08.05.14), Simon explained: "She [Cheryl] doesn't want Louis to come back, but he'll be back ... I want him to come back. We work really well together. I couldn't imagine it [without him]."
Despite Cheryl's anger about the possibility of Louis' return, Simon believes the 'Call My Name' hitmaker is looking forward to getting back into the show after she made her mark when she led Alexandra Burke and Joe McElderry to victory in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
Simon said: "She's keen. She's looking forward to coming back, I think."
Meanwhile, Simon appeared to be enjoying himself at the launch last night as he turned up with Lauren Silverman, with whom he has three-month-old son Eric, on his arm.
Louis, 61, and Simon's ex-girlfriend Sinitta also attended the opening event in Chelsea.
Guests were treated to a performance from Alexandra and former Westlife singer Brian McFadden as they tucked into delicious dishes and alcoholic beverages.

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