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Helen Flanagan wanted for Strictly Come Dancing


Helen Flanagan is wanted for 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The former 'Coronation Street' beauty is being targeted by BBC bosses as they try to secure her talents for the upcoming series in an effort to bring "more glamour" to the show.
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday newspaper, a source said: "'Strictly' needs some glamour for the next series and Helen has it by the bucketful.
"She was a huge success on 'I'm a Celebrity' and there is no doubt that she will pull in lots of viewers if the BBC do manage to get her signed up.
"There are talks going on at the moment and fees are being discussed."
As well as her time in the jungle, the 23-year-old star also appeared on 'Celebrity Wedding Planner' and 'Celebrity Super Spa', and show bosses think she could continue a great run on reality TV.
The insider added: "Helen has enjoyed all the reality shows she's appeared in, and always gets a really good response from audiences. She is a big fan of 'Strictly' and this could be a fantastic opportunity."

Dancing On Ice’s Hayley Tamaddon risks collapsing


Hayley Tamaddon could collapse during the 'Dancing On Ice' final tonight (09.03.14).
The 'Coronation Street' actress has been run ragged preparing for the showdown this evening and she is worried she might be pushing herself too far as she does all she can to become the show's last-ever champion.
Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, she said: "I feel like I'm running on fumes. I can't even string two words together because I'm that tired.
"The other morning I was so tired I felt like I could pass out. That's how it feels like sometimes."
The soap star - who joins Ray Quinn and Beth Tweddle in the final - has been commuting between London and Manchester to balance the figure skating contest with her day job, and bosses want her to take it easy to ensure she doesn't faint due to exhaustion.
She admitted: "Both schedules are full-on. The 'Dancing On Ice' timetable is so busy and in between sessions I am driven back to Manchester for filming.
"Last weekend after 'Dancing On Ice' I had two hours' sleep and then drove to Manchester at 3am to make sure I was there for filming. The next night I got about four hours. It's difficult."

Jorgie Porter fuming at Dancing On Ice appearance


Jorgie Porter is fuming at being flown back from the US to watch the 'Dancing On Ice' final.
The 'Hollyoaks' star was voted out of the show in the first round, but bosses have insisted she is in the audience to cheer on finalists Ray Quinn, Beth Tweddle and Hayley Tamaddon tonight (09.03.14) - which she sees as a waste of time.
An insider told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "She was complaining that she had to fly back for 'this stupid 'Dancing On Ice' thing'.
"There's no way she wants to be there. It does seem ridiculous, given she will barely be on screen. She just had to deal with it."
Meanwhile, Ray has admitted his new found physique has made him a hit with pensioners and he loves the attention.
Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, he said: "I've had a lot of nans messaging me about my body. It's been great.
I've had a mixed response from everyone else. I'm like Marmite - people either love me or hate me. Some people love it and some just think it's awkward."

Simon Cowell’s son to have X Factor creche


Simon Cowell's son will have his own dressing room for 'The X Factor'.
The talent show boss and his partner Lauren Silverman welcomed baby Eric into the world last month, and producers are pulling out all the stops to make his family comfortable.
Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, an insider said: "The design will mimic a children's creche and will be totally sound-proofed.
"Eric will be able to go to the studio with Simon while he is working and not miss out on any sleep."
The nursery will have a £1,500 Intellicot cot, which features a cooling system, automatic rocking and a memory-foam mattress - while Simon will be able to keep an eye on his son with a remote video system.
Despite being delighted by the new arrival, it is said the media mogul is struggling with the pressures of being a father and his filming commitments - and he has reportedly hired a private doctor to help him deal with the stress.
A source added: "Simon's doctor has been hanging around his office waiting for him. Simon insisted that he sees him every day."

Sarah Harding: Cheryl needs ‘thick skin’ for X Factor


Sarah Harding thinks Cheryl Cole needs to be "thick-skinned" if she returns to 'The X Factor'.
The 32-year-old star would like to see her former Girls Aloud bandmate back on the talent show's judging panel but says the judges need to be able to withstand criticism and public interest as the show is so popular.
She said: "I just think everyone's gearing up for the show and drumming up publicity. You never know what to believe. It just goes to show that anyone who does that show has to be thick-skinned. They really do. You get a lot of stick. You've got to be ready for it."
And despite rumours of in-fighting among the 'Call the Shots' girl group, Sarah insists she and her bandmates - also including Nadine Coyle, Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts - are still incredibly close.
She told new! magazine: "People forget Girls Aloud spent 12 years together. Of course there's going to be arguments, but they're part of life. And it doesn't matter how long I haven't seen some of my best friends, true friends don't hold it against you if you haven't spoken in a while."

Jessica Raine quits Call The Midwife


Jessica Raine has quit 'Call The Midwife' so she can try to make it in Hollywood.
The 31-year-old actress - who make her final appearance as Jenny Lee at the end of the current series - has admitted she wants to push herself professionally and would like to star in a science-fiction or comedy film in an effort to pursue a career on the big screen.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I am really up for playing someone a million miles from Jenny, much as I love her.
"I would like to explore comedy, I want to do more theatre and I definitely want a future in film. I love science-fiction."
Jessica's exit will take place in this series final episode tomorrow (09.03.14), and it is said bosses have accepted it is time for them to part ways as she looks to try other roles.
An insider said: "It's time for Jenny to move on to pastures new."
Late last year, the star admitted she was hoping for a "naughtier side" to her character.
She revealed: "I'm hoping a naughtier side comes out! We'll see ... I'm looking forward to getting some spark, some flirts.
"I don't know quite yet how I'm going to play Jenny in a relationship because she's always on the outskirts of something and not quite letting go but she's clearly found someone who floats her boat. Finally."

The Voice’s Ricky Wilson wants the panel to stay together


Ricky Wilson says 'The Voice' bosses would be "f***ing idiots" if they sacked any of this year's judging panel.
The Kaiser Chiefs singer was a new arrival on the show along with Kylie Minogue, and he believes the four mentors - including will.i.am and Sir Tom Jones - have been vital to the TV talent show's revival during its third series.
Asked whether he thought BBC1 bosses should offer him a new deal, he told The Sun newspaper: "They'd be f***ing idiots if they didn't. All the coaches have made it really good this year."
The rocker has also responded to the suggestion that he and his fellow panelists can be too kind to competitors, admitting he sometimes prefers the more "flawed" performers.
He added: "I connect with flawed voices."
One of the critics has been former judge Jessie J, who left the showed after the second series and has taken to Twitter to hit out at the current panel for keeping hopefuls in a "Yes bubble".
She recently wrote: "Where is the constructive vocal criticism?! It was TOO MUCH!
"Vocally messy and too many runs and licks! Singers don't and won't improve if you continually say 'amazing' when it's not... Can't get better in a 'Yes bubble' (sic)"

Dannii Minogue backs Cheryl Cole for X Factor return


Dannii Minogue says Cheryl Cole will thrive as the only female judge on 'The X Factor'.
The pair were on the panel together in 2008, and the fashion star has backed the former Girls Aloud singer to be a huge success if she does decide to return to the TV talent show.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I don't know what's going on with the panel but if Cheryl does come back as the only girl I don't think she'll miss female company too much.
"I liked the fashion wars but Cheryl will have more than enough glamour and frocks to do it on her own.
"And she can definitely hold her own with just the boys. I think she'll love it."
It has been said that Cheryl told show bosses she wants to "be the only woman" judging on the show, and as negotiations continue she "seems to be calling the shots".
An insider recently said: "If Cheryl does come back as planned, she will be the only woman on the panel. That's how she wanted it and at this moment she seems to be calling the shots.
"They're still finalising the other details but Cheryl made it clear she didn't want to be pitched against another female again."

Mark Gatiss says Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is irreplaceable


'Sherlock' creator Mark Gatiss says Benedict Cumberbatch is irreplaceable.
The show's boss admitted the programme would not be able to continue without its leading man in the role of the fictional detective, and insisted both he and Martin Freeman are vital to its success.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, he said: "If Benedict went under a bus tomorrow it would be the end of the show.
"Benedict and Martin are our stars. We do three episodes a year and although people want more that's all we can do. They are so famous now it's difficult to get them."
Mark recently responded to criticism at fans having to wait until 2016 for new episodes - due to their two lead actors having very busy schedules - and point out the gap between series is "always" a similar length.
He explained: "Everyone wants to carry on doing 'Sherlock'. It's a simple matter of schedules - particularly Benedict and Martin.
"They've become superstars, which is brilliant, but we all want to carry on as long as we can.
"There was suddenly a kind of outraged response that it might not be back until 2016 but that's precisely how long it always is. It's always two years! But we'd like to return soon, of course."

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