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Ben Miller is going to guest star in the new 'Doctor Who' series.
The actor, best known as one half of comedy duo Armstrong and Miller and for starring in ITV drama 'Primeval', will appear opposite Peter Capaldi when he kicks off his first series as the new incarnation of the Time Lord this autumn.
Ben enthused: "As a committed Whovian I cannot believe my luck in joining the Twelfth Doctor for one of his inaugural adventures. My only worry is that they'll make me leave the set when I'm not filming."
The 48-year-old star has been cast as the baddie in an episode written by Mark Gatiss and rose to the occasion by putting on a terrifyingly villainous performance.
Steven Moffat, the BBC One show's head writer and executive producer, commented: "Mark Gatiss has written us a storming villain for his new episode, and with Capaldi in the TARDIS, we knew we needed somebody special to send everybody behind the sofa.
"And quite frankly, it's about time Ben Miller was in 'Doctor Who'!"
The actor's comedy partner Alexander Armstrong has previously joined the last of the Time Lords on his intergalactic adventures during the 2011 Christmas special.
Ben was last seen as DI Richard Poole in the first two series of the BBC's 'Death In Paradise'.
Ben Miller cast as villain in new Doctor Who episode
Ben Miller is going to guest star in the new 'Doctor Who' series.
The actor, best known as one half of comedy duo Armstrong and Miller and for starring in ITV drama 'Primeval', will appear opposite Peter Capaldi when he kicks off his first series as the new incarnation of the Time Lord this autumn.
Ben enthused: "As a committed Whovian I cannot believe my luck in joining the Twelfth Doctor for one of his inaugural adventures. My only worry is that they'll make me leave the set when I'm not filming."
The 48-year-old star has been cast as the baddie in an episode written by Mark Gatiss and rose to the occasion by putting on a terrifyingly villainous performance.
Steven Moffat, the BBC One show's head writer and executive producer, commented: "Mark Gatiss has written us a storming villain for his new episode, and with Capaldi in the TARDIS, we knew we needed somebody special to send everybody behind the sofa.
"And quite frankly, it's about time Ben Miller was in 'Doctor Who'!"
The actor's comedy partner Alexander Armstrong has previously joined the last of the Time Lords on his intergalactic adventures during the 2011 Christmas special.
Ben was last seen as DI Richard Poole in the first two series of the BBC's 'Death In Paradise'.
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Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan is having a "chav" themed leaving party.
The brunette beauty, who plays Tina McIntyre in the popular soap, is set to leave next month when her character is killed off and she's reportedly planned a fancy dress party for 100 members of cast and crew where she will say her farewells.
The 26-year-old actress has chosen the theme of "chav", a word which is often used to describe people involved in anti-social behaviour, and Manchester, the city in which the ITV soap is based.
Although some have criticised the choice, as the word "chav" has negative connotations, it's all said to be in good fun.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Tina is chavvy. It's all in good humour and a celebration of her character.
"It is a wake for Tina but also a leaving party as Michelle is moving away from Manchester."
Michelle, whose character has been having an affair with married man Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), has decided to leave 'Coronation Street' as she's set to marry her former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star fiancé Mark Wright and move closer to his family in Essex.
Michelle Keegan plans ‘chavvy’ leaving party
Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan is having a "chav" themed leaving party.
The brunette beauty, who plays Tina McIntyre in the popular soap, is set to leave next month when her character is killed off and she's reportedly planned a fancy dress party for 100 members of cast and crew where she will say her farewells.
The 26-year-old actress has chosen the theme of "chav", a word which is often used to describe people involved in anti-social behaviour, and Manchester, the city in which the ITV soap is based.
Although some have criticised the choice, as the word "chav" has negative connotations, it's all said to be in good fun.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Tina is chavvy. It's all in good humour and a celebration of her character.
"It is a wake for Tina but also a leaving party as Michelle is moving away from Manchester."
Michelle, whose character has been having an affair with married man Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne), has decided to leave 'Coronation Street' as she's set to marry her former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star fiancé Mark Wright and move closer to his family in Essex.
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Samantha Womack was rushed to hospital after getting pizza stuck in her throat.
The 'EastEnders' actress - who plays Ronnie Mitchell in the soap - got the tasty treat lodged in her throat and had to receive medical attention to ensure her airways were "fully clear" and she was able to breathe.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "It was terrifying for her.
"Once doctors had removed the food they put a camera down her throat to ensure the airway was fully clear."
The blonde beauty was left "deeply embarrassed" following the incident.
Meanwhile, Samantha's alter-ego has been showing a dark side to her since her return to Albert Square last year.
Viewers saw Ronnie murder the nefarious Carl White (Daniel Coonan) - who had been wooing her sister Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) - and Samantha admitted the dramatic scenes have been an interesting challenge, but she's glad to be back.
She previously said: "It's strange coming back with such a big storyline and being a different character, but at the same time, it's like coming back to family ... they're all my family, they genuinely are. Even when you're dealing with a difficult storyline and it feels really weird and out of the normal, that's cool creatively. I'm embracing it."
Samantha Womack rushed to hopsital
Samantha Womack was rushed to hospital after getting pizza stuck in her throat.
The 'EastEnders' actress - who plays Ronnie Mitchell in the soap - got the tasty treat lodged in her throat and had to receive medical attention to ensure her airways were "fully clear" and she was able to breathe.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "It was terrifying for her.
"Once doctors had removed the food they put a camera down her throat to ensure the airway was fully clear."
The blonde beauty was left "deeply embarrassed" following the incident.
Meanwhile, Samantha's alter-ego has been showing a dark side to her since her return to Albert Square last year.
Viewers saw Ronnie murder the nefarious Carl White (Daniel Coonan) - who had been wooing her sister Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons) - and Samantha admitted the dramatic scenes have been an interesting challenge, but she's glad to be back.
She previously said: "It's strange coming back with such a big storyline and being a different character, but at the same time, it's like coming back to family ... they're all my family, they genuinely are. Even when you're dealing with a difficult storyline and it feels really weird and out of the normal, that's cool creatively. I'm embracing it."
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Tyrone Dobbs will call the police when he finds out Maria Connor is his secret stalker.
The 'Coronation Street' mechanic is left petrified when he discovers his old flame has been texting him pretending to be his violent ex-girlfriend Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede), and can't believe his friend Maria would stoop to something so "twisted" as to impersonate the abusive mother of his child.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, when he discovers whose phone the messages are coming from, he will rant: "All this time it's been you! You've terrified me, made me think my kids' lives are in danger. What have I done to you? You're twisted."
Hairdresser Maria, played by Samia Ghadie, has been bombarding Tyrone (Alan Halsall) with texts since he rejected her advances in the wake of her traumatic split from her boyfriend Marcus Dent, who she discovered in bed with another man.
Samia rationalised: "I think Maria wants to be loved. She sees Tyrone and Fiz together and it's just a reminder of what she doesn't have, what she's lost.
"Maria wants him to need her and because Tyrone doesn't think he can lean on Fiz, he turns to Maria for support. It's twisted but Maria feels wanted by Tyrone and because of that she finds it difficult to stop pretending to be Kirsty."
Coronation Street’s Tyrone to call police over Maria’s texts
Tyrone Dobbs will call the police when he finds out Maria Connor is his secret stalker.
The 'Coronation Street' mechanic is left petrified when he discovers his old flame has been texting him pretending to be his violent ex-girlfriend Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede), and can't believe his friend Maria would stoop to something so "twisted" as to impersonate the abusive mother of his child.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, when he discovers whose phone the messages are coming from, he will rant: "All this time it's been you! You've terrified me, made me think my kids' lives are in danger. What have I done to you? You're twisted."
Hairdresser Maria, played by Samia Ghadie, has been bombarding Tyrone (Alan Halsall) with texts since he rejected her advances in the wake of her traumatic split from her boyfriend Marcus Dent, who she discovered in bed with another man.
Samia rationalised: "I think Maria wants to be loved. She sees Tyrone and Fiz together and it's just a reminder of what she doesn't have, what she's lost.
"Maria wants him to need her and because Tyrone doesn't think he can lean on Fiz, he turns to Maria for support. It's twisted but Maria feels wanted by Tyrone and because of that she finds it difficult to stop pretending to be Kirsty."
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Rosie Fortescue thinks people are too "harsh" with their opinions of Spencer Matthews.
The 'Made In Chelsea' star, who is friends with the reality show ladies' man, thinks it's unfair that people still judge him by his cheating past.
Speaking about the seventh series of the E4 reality show, which began last night (07.04.14), she told BANG Showbiz: "I don't want to give too much away when it comes to the new series [but] Spencer is actually a really nice guy. I think people are sometimes too harsh on him.
"People take it very literally. They see an hour of the show and that's not what we do all week."
Spencer was seen flirting with ex-girlfriend Louise Thompson during the first episode of the new series, who he cheated on a number of times last year, sparking rumours they could end up getting back together.
The programme also saw discussions between Binky Felstead and Alex Mytton, after rumours circulated that he had cheated on her.
Fashion blogger Rosie said: "I don't want to talk for Binky but everyone has their highs and lows. It's my own choice not to have my relationships on the show, it's a part of my life that I'm not willing to give everything away."
But Rosie, 24, insists the "great thing" about being on the show is that she can use her celebrity status to become an ambassador Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Campaign.
All proceeds from the sale of specially designed products from a number of big high street retailers will fund Breakthrough Breast Cancer's life-saving work.
She said: "It's the second year that I've been involved and I love working with the charity and there's some great collaborations this year.
"It's fun styling up the clothes and wearing the pieces out and about. Everyone can get involved and help to raise awareness."
Meanwhile, 'Made In Chelsea' will also host a spin-off show in New York this summer and Rosie is excited for filming to start.
She said: "It hasn't been fully confirmed who's going and everything but it's going to be such an amazing opportunity.
"It's just going to be incredible. It's going to give an insight into a city that is super cool and I have got friends out there as well. It's going to be really fun."
Rosie Fortescue: People are harsh about Spencer
Rosie Fortescue thinks people are too "harsh" with their opinions of Spencer Matthews.
The 'Made In Chelsea' star, who is friends with the reality show ladies' man, thinks it's unfair that people still judge him by his cheating past.
Speaking about the seventh series of the E4 reality show, which began last night (07.04.14), she told BANG Showbiz: "I don't want to give too much away when it comes to the new series [but] Spencer is actually a really nice guy. I think people are sometimes too harsh on him.
"People take it very literally. They see an hour of the show and that's not what we do all week."
Spencer was seen flirting with ex-girlfriend Louise Thompson during the first episode of the new series, who he cheated on a number of times last year, sparking rumours they could end up getting back together.
The programme also saw discussions between Binky Felstead and Alex Mytton, after rumours circulated that he had cheated on her.
Fashion blogger Rosie said: "I don't want to talk for Binky but everyone has their highs and lows. It's my own choice not to have my relationships on the show, it's a part of my life that I'm not willing to give everything away."
But Rosie, 24, insists the "great thing" about being on the show is that she can use her celebrity status to become an ambassador Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Campaign.
All proceeds from the sale of specially designed products from a number of big high street retailers will fund Breakthrough Breast Cancer's life-saving work.
She said: "It's the second year that I've been involved and I love working with the charity and there's some great collaborations this year.
"It's fun styling up the clothes and wearing the pieces out and about. Everyone can get involved and help to raise awareness."
Meanwhile, 'Made In Chelsea' will also host a spin-off show in New York this summer and Rosie is excited for filming to start.
She said: "It hasn't been fully confirmed who's going and everything but it's going to be such an amazing opportunity.
"It's just going to be incredible. It's going to give an insight into a city that is super cool and I have got friends out there as well. It's going to be really fun."
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Claudia Winkleman is set to be the new 'Strictly Come Dancing' presenter.
The 42-year-old presenter is "first choice" to take over from Sir Bruce Forsyth - who announced his departure from the show last week - after impressing bosses on the celebrity dance contest with her and co-host Tess Daly's "chemistry" on the Sunday evening results show.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "They are certainly the first choices. Detailed discussions will start shortly and it is hoped everything can be sorted out."
However, 44-year-old Tess - who signed a new two-year deal with the programme last year - is keen to take on Bruce's role on the show, which would see her introduce the contestants and chat to the judges for their feedback after the performances
This would allow Claudia to step up into Tess' role and interview the contestants for their reaction to their performances and subsequent scores.
If Claudia signs on for the show, she and Tess will be the first-ever female duo to front a prime-time Saturday evening programme.
The brunette star 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 took over from Bruce as co-host of the Sunday night results show.
If Claudia doesn't agree a deal with BBC bosses, talk show host Graham Norton, dancer Anton du Beke and actor John Barrowman are also in the frame for the role.
Claudia Winkleman to land Strictly job
Claudia Winkleman is set to be the new 'Strictly Come Dancing' presenter.
The 42-year-old presenter is "first choice" to take over from Sir Bruce Forsyth - who announced his departure from the show last week - after impressing bosses on the celebrity dance contest with her and co-host Tess Daly's "chemistry" on the Sunday evening results show.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "They are certainly the first choices. Detailed discussions will start shortly and it is hoped everything can be sorted out."
However, 44-year-old Tess - who signed a new two-year deal with the programme last year - is keen to take on Bruce's role on the show, which would see her introduce the contestants and chat to the judges for their feedback after the performances
This would allow Claudia to step up into Tess' role and interview the contestants for their reaction to their performances and subsequent scores.
If Claudia signs on for the show, she and Tess will be the first-ever female duo to front a prime-time Saturday evening programme.
The brunette star 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 took over from Bruce as co-host of the Sunday night results show.
If Claudia doesn't agree a deal with BBC bosses, talk show host Graham Norton, dancer Anton du Beke and actor John Barrowman are also in the frame for the role.
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Simon Cowell wants an 'X Factor' judge who isn't out to promote their own record.
The music mogul will return to the judging panel alongside Cheryl Cole in this year's singing contest and although there is still a question of who will join them, Simon insists he wants someone who is focussed on finding new talent.
The 54-year-old star said: "It's so not decided yet. As always with us, everything is up in the air, but we have to find four people by the time we start filming. There is a tendency to hire what I call 'celebrity judges' and, actually, what I'm looking for is someone who can really do the job.
"If you're mentoring an artist for 10 or 11 weeks, you have to turn that person from a good artist to a great artist by the end of the year.
"There is something out of kilter at the moment - it's almost like all these judges are out promoting their own records and forgetting what they're there for, which is to discover more talent.
"So I've got to find people who actually want to do the job rather than 'I've got a record coming out'. "
He also wants to rediscover the spark 'The X Factor' had in 2010 and find the same kind of talent they had in the seventh series which starred winner Matt Cardle and boy band One Direction.
He explained to Britain's HELLO! magazine: "If we can go back to where we left the show in 2010, that was probably my favourite ever series of any show I've ever been on.
"It was just a brilliant year with Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson, One Direction, Cher Lloyd. Great talent and they all went on to be successful."
Simon Cowell doesn’t want ‘celebrity judge’ on X Factor
Simon Cowell wants an 'X Factor' judge who isn't out to promote their own record.
The music mogul will return to the judging panel alongside Cheryl Cole in this year's singing contest and although there is still a question of who will join them, Simon insists he wants someone who is focussed on finding new talent.
The 54-year-old star said: "It's so not decided yet. As always with us, everything is up in the air, but we have to find four people by the time we start filming. There is a tendency to hire what I call 'celebrity judges' and, actually, what I'm looking for is someone who can really do the job.
"If you're mentoring an artist for 10 or 11 weeks, you have to turn that person from a good artist to a great artist by the end of the year.
"There is something out of kilter at the moment - it's almost like all these judges are out promoting their own records and forgetting what they're there for, which is to discover more talent.
"So I've got to find people who actually want to do the job rather than 'I've got a record coming out'. "
He also wants to rediscover the spark 'The X Factor' had in 2010 and find the same kind of talent they had in the seventh series which starred winner Matt Cardle and boy band One Direction.
He explained to Britain's HELLO! magazine: "If we can go back to where we left the show in 2010, that was probably my favourite ever series of any show I've ever been on.
"It was just a brilliant year with Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson, One Direction, Cher Lloyd. Great talent and they all went on to be successful."
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'Coronation Street's' Maria Connor will be revealed as Tyrone Dobbs' mystery texter.
The soap favourite, played by Alan Halsall, will fear for his safety in coming weeks as he begins receiving suspicious text messages, which he believes are from his abusive ex Kirsty Soames - who has been freed from prison - but they are in fact from an unhinged Maria (Samia Ghadie).
The 'Corrie' beauty recently split from boyfriend Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) after catching him cheating with Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley) and turns to Tyrone for support.
When Maria begins developing feelings for ex-boyfriend Tyrone, she tries to kiss him but the father-of-one backs away, resulting in her sending him an erratic text to apologise.
Tyrone assumes the text is from Kirsty as he doesn't have Maria's phone number saved and confides his fears that Kirsty has returned in a heart-to-heart with Maria.
The hairdresser fails to come clean about the text and begins pretending to be Kirsty in a bid to feel needed.
Actress Samia explained to the official 'Coronation Street' website: "Maria wants him to need her. And because Tyrone doesn't think he can lean on Fiz he turns to Maria for support.
"It's twisted but Maria feels wanted by Tyrone and because of that she finds it difficult to stop pretending to be Kirsty."
Corrie’s Maria to send Tyrone mystery texts
'Coronation Street's' Maria Connor will be revealed as Tyrone Dobbs' mystery texter.
The soap favourite, played by Alan Halsall, will fear for his safety in coming weeks as he begins receiving suspicious text messages, which he believes are from his abusive ex Kirsty Soames - who has been freed from prison - but they are in fact from an unhinged Maria (Samia Ghadie).
The 'Corrie' beauty recently split from boyfriend Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) after catching him cheating with Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley) and turns to Tyrone for support.
When Maria begins developing feelings for ex-boyfriend Tyrone, she tries to kiss him but the father-of-one backs away, resulting in her sending him an erratic text to apologise.
Tyrone assumes the text is from Kirsty as he doesn't have Maria's phone number saved and confides his fears that Kirsty has returned in a heart-to-heart with Maria.
The hairdresser fails to come clean about the text and begins pretending to be Kirsty in a bid to feel needed.
Actress Samia explained to the official 'Coronation Street' website: "Maria wants him to need her. And because Tyrone doesn't think he can lean on Fiz he turns to Maria for support.
"It's twisted but Maria feels wanted by Tyrone and because of that she finds it difficult to stop pretending to be Kirsty."