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Sam Faiers is set to quit 'The Only Way Is Essex'.
The reality TV star will reportedly leave the show at the end of the current series on Wednesday (02.04.13) to concentrate on her relationship with Joey Essex and her recovery from Crohn's disease.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "She feels it's time to go. She's had a great time but doesn't want to have relationships just for air time.
"She's looking forward to her relationship not being there fir everyone to judge."
Sam and Joey recently reconciled after splitting last summer, and she is now starting to recovery from an inflammatory bowel disease, recently revealing she is finally able to expand her diet again.
She said: "I've only been able to start eating in the last week. I have to eat plain foods like white rice, potatoes, chicken and fish. It's nice to eat proper food."
Meanwhile, Sam's boyfriend has admitted their romance will be better for time off camera and he dismissed the idea of a 'TOWIE' curse.
He recently explained: "I think people say that, but with me and Sam, we are quite a genuine relationship. People see that and that's why people related to us quite well. So [the show] wouldn't ever get in my way.
"But it's nice to have a bit of personal time [away from the cameras]."
Sam Faiers to quit TOWIE?
Sam Faiers is set to quit 'The Only Way Is Essex'.
The reality TV star will reportedly leave the show at the end of the current series on Wednesday (02.04.13) to concentrate on her relationship with Joey Essex and her recovery from Crohn's disease.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "She feels it's time to go. She's had a great time but doesn't want to have relationships just for air time.
"She's looking forward to her relationship not being there fir everyone to judge."
Sam and Joey recently reconciled after splitting last summer, and she is now starting to recovery from an inflammatory bowel disease, recently revealing she is finally able to expand her diet again.
She said: "I've only been able to start eating in the last week. I have to eat plain foods like white rice, potatoes, chicken and fish. It's nice to eat proper food."
Meanwhile, Sam's boyfriend has admitted their romance will be better for time off camera and he dismissed the idea of a 'TOWIE' curse.
He recently explained: "I think people say that, but with me and Sam, we are quite a genuine relationship. People see that and that's why people related to us quite well. So [the show] wouldn't ever get in my way.
"But it's nice to have a bit of personal time [away from the cameras]."
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Gary Barlow has claimed Nicole Scherzinger should return to 'The X Factor'.
The Take That singer - who stepped down from his role as a judge when the most recent series came to an end in December - has said he hopes the Pussycat Doll will be back and he expects to see Louis Walsh on the TV talent show's panel later this year.
Discussing this year's judges on 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man', he commented: "Is Louis back ... He's back, he's always back!
"For me I'd have Nicole back again. I thought she was a great judge and for all of her contestants she was great, she'd spend all week meeting with them, going to Greggs with them. She really did work really hard."
The 'Greatest Day' hitmaker also explained that the show's boss Simon Cowell was fine with his decision to quit, and he is now ready to "move on".
He added: "Do you know I had three brilliant years, especially last year. Last year was a hoot from the word go and it was just time to go.
"Three years is just long enough, I didn't overstay my welcome, I just did it and enjoyed it and I can move on now."
Gary Barlow wants Nicole Scherzinger back on X Factor
Gary Barlow has claimed Nicole Scherzinger should return to 'The X Factor'.
The Take That singer - who stepped down from his role as a judge when the most recent series came to an end in December - has said he hopes the Pussycat Doll will be back and he expects to see Louis Walsh on the TV talent show's panel later this year.
Discussing this year's judges on 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man', he commented: "Is Louis back ... He's back, he's always back!
"For me I'd have Nicole back again. I thought she was a great judge and for all of her contestants she was great, she'd spend all week meeting with them, going to Greggs with them. She really did work really hard."
The 'Greatest Day' hitmaker also explained that the show's boss Simon Cowell was fine with his decision to quit, and he is now ready to "move on".
He added: "Do you know I had three brilliant years, especially last year. Last year was a hoot from the word go and it was just time to go.
"Three years is just long enough, I didn't overstay my welcome, I just did it and enjoyed it and I can move on now."
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Holly Willoughby described Cilla Black is "an icon".
The TV presenter insisted she isn't bothered about "fame" but would love a career with the longevity of her idol's.
She told the Daily Express newspaper's Saturday magazine: "I try not to take fame too seriously ... [But] it would be amazing if I were to have a career as long as Cilla Black's.
"I'm a huge fan of hers, she's like an icon to me ... You can only aspire to a career like hers."
Holly will host a one-off special for 'Surprise Surprise' - which ran from 1984 to 2001, and originally returned in 2012 after an 11 year break - and she is excited to bring back the programme Cilla made famous.
She added: "I think 'Surprise Surprise' is still popular with viewers because it has such a history.
"It's one of those shows where people have fond memories of watching it the first time around with Cilla.
"The fact that it ran for such a long time back then shows how much people had taken it into their hearts. And I think even if we changed the format slightly, people would still take it into their hearts because of the nature of the show."
Holly Willoughby admires Cilla Black
Holly Willoughby described Cilla Black is "an icon".
The TV presenter insisted she isn't bothered about "fame" but would love a career with the longevity of her idol's.
She told the Daily Express newspaper's Saturday magazine: "I try not to take fame too seriously ... [But] it would be amazing if I were to have a career as long as Cilla Black's.
"I'm a huge fan of hers, she's like an icon to me ... You can only aspire to a career like hers."
Holly will host a one-off special for 'Surprise Surprise' - which ran from 1984 to 2001, and originally returned in 2012 after an 11 year break - and she is excited to bring back the programme Cilla made famous.
She added: "I think 'Surprise Surprise' is still popular with viewers because it has such a history.
"It's one of those shows where people have fond memories of watching it the first time around with Cilla.
"The fact that it ran for such a long time back then shows how much people had taken it into their hearts. And I think even if we changed the format slightly, people would still take it into their hearts because of the nature of the show."
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Simon Cowell says Kylie Minogue will return to 'The Voice'.
The 'X Factor' boss has predicted the 'I Should Be So Lucky' hitmaker will return for another year in her role as a coach on the rival TV talent show and dismissed claims her touring commitments could be a potential stumbling block.
He told The Sun newspaper: "My gut feeling is that Kylie is coming back. I don't believe all this 'commitments' stuff."
However, insiders have claimed the singer mentioned her tour dates - which run in September and November later this year - as a way to convince BBC bosses to move the blind auditions to accommodate her schedule.
A source said: "Kylie is being rather playful suggesting she won't be able to return because of her tour. What she appears to be saying to the BBC is, 'Move the dates'.
"Her team as convinced she's coming back. Filming 'The Voice' is hardly the most taxing thing for her and there's a huge cheque on the table."
Meanwhile, despite Kylie claiming she won't return and judges will.i.am and Ricky Wilson both suggesting they wouldn't be back without her, BBC1 chief Charlotte Moore has hinted the full panel - completed by Sir Tom Jones - will stay together for another year.
She said: "The new line-up has really connected with audiences and I look forward to it returning."
Simon Cowell says Kylie Minogue won’t quit The Voice
Simon Cowell says Kylie Minogue will return to 'The Voice'.
The 'X Factor' boss has predicted the 'I Should Be So Lucky' hitmaker will return for another year in her role as a coach on the rival TV talent show and dismissed claims her touring commitments could be a potential stumbling block.
He told The Sun newspaper: "My gut feeling is that Kylie is coming back. I don't believe all this 'commitments' stuff."
However, insiders have claimed the singer mentioned her tour dates - which run in September and November later this year - as a way to convince BBC bosses to move the blind auditions to accommodate her schedule.
A source said: "Kylie is being rather playful suggesting she won't be able to return because of her tour. What she appears to be saying to the BBC is, 'Move the dates'.
"Her team as convinced she's coming back. Filming 'The Voice' is hardly the most taxing thing for her and there's a huge cheque on the table."
Meanwhile, despite Kylie claiming she won't return and judges will.i.am and Ricky Wilson both suggesting they wouldn't be back without her, BBC1 chief Charlotte Moore has hinted the full panel - completed by Sir Tom Jones - will stay together for another year.
She said: "The new line-up has really connected with audiences and I look forward to it returning."
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Sam Bailey thinks Katie Hopkins could cause someone to commit suicide.
The 2013 'X Factor' champion has been involved in a number of arguments with the former 'Apprentice' star, who referred to her as a "fat mum in a jumpsuit", and she worries one day Katie's going to take it too far.
She said: "I worry she could do it to someone that's really depressed or on the brink of something... L'Wren Scott, no one knew she was the way she was. It only takes one thing to push someone over the edge so they commit suicide and she could be that person that upsets someone that much that they take their own life.
"I wouldn't like to be in her shoes. It's a matter of time before she upsets the wrong person."
Katie is also known for criticising people's parenting techniques, but Sam - who is expecting her third child with her husband Chris - refused to return the insults.
She told BANG Showbiz: "With regards to comments she makes about other people, it's very hurtful. But I'm not going to say she's a bad mum - she puts clothes on her kids' backs. I don't know what she's like at home but I wouldn't want to be one of her kids. You want to be proud of what your parents do."
Sam's debut album 'The Power of Love' was released last Monday (24.03.14).
Sam Bailey: Katie Hopkins could cause suicide
Sam Bailey thinks Katie Hopkins could cause someone to commit suicide.
The 2013 'X Factor' champion has been involved in a number of arguments with the former 'Apprentice' star, who referred to her as a "fat mum in a jumpsuit", and she worries one day Katie's going to take it too far.
She said: "I worry she could do it to someone that's really depressed or on the brink of something... L'Wren Scott, no one knew she was the way she was. It only takes one thing to push someone over the edge so they commit suicide and she could be that person that upsets someone that much that they take their own life.
"I wouldn't like to be in her shoes. It's a matter of time before she upsets the wrong person."
Katie is also known for criticising people's parenting techniques, but Sam - who is expecting her third child with her husband Chris - refused to return the insults.
She told BANG Showbiz: "With regards to comments she makes about other people, it's very hurtful. But I'm not going to say she's a bad mum - she puts clothes on her kids' backs. I don't know what she's like at home but I wouldn't want to be one of her kids. You want to be proud of what your parents do."
Sam's debut album 'The Power of Love' was released last Monday (24.03.14).
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Olivia Colman is "too scared" to recycle her 'Broadchurch' scripts.
The 40-year-old actress claims the writers of the popular crime drama are so secretive with the plot that she won't put her script in the bin over fear it could be found.
Speaking at Broadcast Press Guild Awards (BPG), sponsored by the Discovery Channel, Olivia said: "I do [take care with the scripts], most scripts have watermarked copies, and i'm too scared to put them in the recycling."
Olivia - who revealed series two is scheduled to begin shooting in May - also said the cast agree to strict legal measures to prevent story lines from leaking.
She added: "It really is [an MI5 operation] you have to sign a legal document so it's all slightly scary."
Meanwhile, 'Broadchurch' received a hat-trick at the BPG awards ceremony on Friday (28.03.14), after Olivia was honoured Best Actress for her role as detective Ellie Miller, while the show's creator Chris Chibnall won the writer accolade after being recognised for his gripping story lines.
The ITV hit series also scooped the prize for Best Drama.
Among other winners was Oscar-nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, 36, who landed Best Actor for his performance in 'Dancing on the Edge', and Channel 4's 'Educating Yorkshire' won Best Documentary Series.
The full list of the winners at the Broadcasting Press Guild awards are as follows:
Best Drama Series - 'Broadchurch'
Best Actor - Chiwetel Ejiofor for 'Dancing on the Edge'
Best Actress - Olivia Colman for 'Broadchurch'
Best Writer - Chris Chibnall for 'Broadchurch'
Best Entertainment/Comedy - 'Strictly Come Dancing'
Best Documentary Series - 'Educating Yorkshire'
Best Factual Entertainment - 'Gogglebox'
Breakthrough Award - Jamie Dornan for 'The Fall'
Best Single Documentary - 'Syria: Across the Lines'
Best Single Drama - 'The Wipers Times'
Best Multichannel Programme - 'The Tunnel'
Radio Broadcaster of the Year - 'The Nick Ferrari Breakfast Show'
Radio Programme of the Year - Tweet of the Day
Innovation Award - Sky Television
Harvey Lee Award - Andrew Davies
Olivia Colman won’t put Broadchurch scripts in bin
Olivia Colman is "too scared" to recycle her 'Broadchurch' scripts.
The 40-year-old actress claims the writers of the popular crime drama are so secretive with the plot that she won't put her script in the bin over fear it could be found.
Speaking at Broadcast Press Guild Awards (BPG), sponsored by the Discovery Channel, Olivia said: "I do [take care with the scripts], most scripts have watermarked copies, and i'm too scared to put them in the recycling."
Olivia - who revealed series two is scheduled to begin shooting in May - also said the cast agree to strict legal measures to prevent story lines from leaking.
She added: "It really is [an MI5 operation] you have to sign a legal document so it's all slightly scary."
Meanwhile, 'Broadchurch' received a hat-trick at the BPG awards ceremony on Friday (28.03.14), after Olivia was honoured Best Actress for her role as detective Ellie Miller, while the show's creator Chris Chibnall won the writer accolade after being recognised for his gripping story lines.
The ITV hit series also scooped the prize for Best Drama.
Among other winners was Oscar-nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, 36, who landed Best Actor for his performance in 'Dancing on the Edge', and Channel 4's 'Educating Yorkshire' won Best Documentary Series.
The full list of the winners at the Broadcasting Press Guild awards are as follows:
Best Drama Series - 'Broadchurch'
Best Actor - Chiwetel Ejiofor for 'Dancing on the Edge'
Best Actress - Olivia Colman for 'Broadchurch'
Best Writer - Chris Chibnall for 'Broadchurch'
Best Entertainment/Comedy - 'Strictly Come Dancing'
Best Documentary Series - 'Educating Yorkshire'
Best Factual Entertainment - 'Gogglebox'
Breakthrough Award - Jamie Dornan for 'The Fall'
Best Single Documentary - 'Syria: Across the Lines'
Best Single Drama - 'The Wipers Times'
Best Multichannel Programme - 'The Tunnel'
Radio Broadcaster of the Year - 'The Nick Ferrari Breakfast Show'
Radio Programme of the Year - Tweet of the Day
Innovation Award - Sky Television
Harvey Lee Award - Andrew Davies
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Nigella Lawson feels like she's had a "layer of skin removed" following her divorce from Charles Saatchi.
The TV chef admits she felt venerable during her split from the millionaire art collector last year, and the heartbreaking experience has made her even more "sensitive".
She explained: "The real truth is if you don't read things and don't get too involved it doesn't enter your bloodstream. If it doesn't enter you bloodstream you are not contaminated. What I have found is it has given me a far too sensitised reaction to newspapers.
"We all like gossiping in our own lives so I don't take a lofty view. I just perhaps feel having had a layer of skin removed I am more sensitive to other people's fortunes."
However, the 54-year-old beauty insists the shocking events, which saw photographs emerge of Charles choking Nigella at a restaurant in London last summer, have put things into perspective for her.
During an appearance on 'The Michael McIntyre Chat Show', she explained to the 38-year-old comedian: "I'm alive and I've found somewhere to live. I have had better times, it is spring and I am feeling better and I am very happy to be here.
"I have been alive for longer than you so I know life has its dips and it can get better and you can't fight it."
Nigella and Charles tied the knot in 2003, but their 10-year marriage came to an end in July last year after the businessman filed for divorce seven weeks after the shocking photographs were published.
'The Michael McIntyre Chat Show' airs on BBC One on Monday (31.03.14) at 10.35pm.
Nigella Lawson had ‘layer of skin removed’ after divorce
Nigella Lawson feels like she's had a "layer of skin removed" following her divorce from Charles Saatchi.
The TV chef admits she felt venerable during her split from the millionaire art collector last year, and the heartbreaking experience has made her even more "sensitive".
She explained: "The real truth is if you don't read things and don't get too involved it doesn't enter your bloodstream. If it doesn't enter you bloodstream you are not contaminated. What I have found is it has given me a far too sensitised reaction to newspapers.
"We all like gossiping in our own lives so I don't take a lofty view. I just perhaps feel having had a layer of skin removed I am more sensitive to other people's fortunes."
However, the 54-year-old beauty insists the shocking events, which saw photographs emerge of Charles choking Nigella at a restaurant in London last summer, have put things into perspective for her.
During an appearance on 'The Michael McIntyre Chat Show', she explained to the 38-year-old comedian: "I'm alive and I've found somewhere to live. I have had better times, it is spring and I am feeling better and I am very happy to be here.
"I have been alive for longer than you so I know life has its dips and it can get better and you can't fight it."
Nigella and Charles tied the knot in 2003, but their 10-year marriage came to an end in July last year after the businessman filed for divorce seven weeks after the shocking photographs were published.
'The Michael McIntyre Chat Show' airs on BBC One on Monday (31.03.14) at 10.35pm.
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Jorgie Porter has ruled out having children for now.
The former 'Hollyoaks' actress has been dating her ex-co-star James Atherton - who played killer Will Savage in the soap - for three years, but she insists she's not ready to start a family with him yet because she's "still a kid" herself.
When asked if they're ready to take their relationship to the next level, she said: "Do you mean like kids? No way, whoa! I feel like I'm still a kid myself."
She jokingly added: "I don't even drink coffee or tea."
However, the 26-year-old actress insists their relationship has improved since they both left the show last year.
She explained: "You do real things like shopping and you think, 'We're normal people'. During the day we're like, 'What shall we do?', 'Dunno'. Instead of going to go to the canteen together, now we get to go to a restaurant... we could just wander around, picking our noses."
Although the blonde beauty hasn't ruled out reprising her role as murderer Theresa McQueen in 'Hollyoaks', she insists she'll be taking an extended break from soaps.
She told Digital Spy: "I love the show and I love the people, but it's good to have a massive break because I've been working solidly for almost six years, every day, even weekends. It's a bubble and it's life-consuming. You forget about the real world and then you crawl out of it and you're like, 'Oh yes, there's people! Normal people'."
Jorgie Porter rules out kids for now
Jorgie Porter has ruled out having children for now.
The former 'Hollyoaks' actress has been dating her ex-co-star James Atherton - who played killer Will Savage in the soap - for three years, but she insists she's not ready to start a family with him yet because she's "still a kid" herself.
When asked if they're ready to take their relationship to the next level, she said: "Do you mean like kids? No way, whoa! I feel like I'm still a kid myself."
She jokingly added: "I don't even drink coffee or tea."
However, the 26-year-old actress insists their relationship has improved since they both left the show last year.
She explained: "You do real things like shopping and you think, 'We're normal people'. During the day we're like, 'What shall we do?', 'Dunno'. Instead of going to go to the canteen together, now we get to go to a restaurant... we could just wander around, picking our noses."
Although the blonde beauty hasn't ruled out reprising her role as murderer Theresa McQueen in 'Hollyoaks', she insists she'll be taking an extended break from soaps.
She told Digital Spy: "I love the show and I love the people, but it's good to have a massive break because I've been working solidly for almost six years, every day, even weekends. It's a bubble and it's life-consuming. You forget about the real world and then you crawl out of it and you're like, 'Oh yes, there's people! Normal people'."