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Phil Spencer cleaned up dog poo while filming 'Phil Spencer: Secret Agent'.
The famed property presenter claims he's been forced to pick up "an awful lot" of excrement from the pets of home owners when embarking on visits to houses which are failing to sell on the housing market, and has been shocked by the unhygienic conditions of some homes.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "When I'm filming 'Secret Agent' and the houses seem to be less than tip top, that's the reason I'm there because they haven't sold in a year or two so I try and help. I certainly have come across some houses that have fallen on bad times.
"I've cleared up an awful lot of dog poo over the last four months. We filmed in one house and I stepped in dog poo, and then I looked and my other foot was in dog poo as well. It wasn't a high moment."
The cleaning doesn't stop there, as the 44-year-old property expert - who also stars alongside Kirstie Allsopp in 'Location, Location, Location' - says he's been roped into doing other household chores in a desperate bid to help put run-down houses back onto the market.
He added: "Yeah. I've had to clean baths, I've seen rooms full of boxes, pets being fed on dining tables. You know, it's not rocket science to present a house for sale."
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Joey Essex wants to become a rapper.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star is reportedly in talks with Warner Music to record an album following the release of his 'Essex Anthems' compilation CD.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I might be doing a deal. It'd take me a few years to do big shows.
"I've done things like that but not actually sung. I've got the confidence, but it's just being able to sing."
Joey showed off his talent with his lyrics: "Yo, yo, yo, yeah, my name is Joe. Don't live in Hackney, don't live in Bow."
His record label are said to be monitoring sales of his first record before deciding on a rap album and he hopes to become Britain's answer to 'Holy Grail' hitmaker Jay Z.
Meanwhile, the 23-year-old star had his TOWIE co-stars James 'Arg' Argent and James 'Diags' Bennewith in stitches when he revealed he wants Peter Pan to play him in a film about his life.
During an online chat with fans, he said: "I'd like Peter Pan to play me because he never wants to grow up," adding, "Make a cartoon where Peter Pan says 'today I'm going to be Joey Essex."
The hunk didn't understand when Arg and Diags tried to explain Peter Pan is "already a character" before Arg joked that Jonah Hill could portray Diags.
Joey also admitted he'd strip naked for £500 for a magazine spread and hinted he could return to TOWIE, telling fans: "Never say never."

Brooke Vincent isn't ready for marriage.
The 'Coronation Street' actress - who plays Sophie Webster in the soap - says she isn't in a hurry to follow in co-star Michelle Keegan's footsteps by getting engaged to her footballer boyfriend Josh McEachran.
She said: "Michelle's older than me so she's had a lot more life experience. And I wouldn't want to get engaged just because other people were doing it."
The 21-year-old star has been with her boyfriend for over two years and admits she's surprised they've lasted so long because they have very different personalities.
She added to new! magazine: "It's two and a half years now - I'm surprised he hasn't killed me yet! He's dead quiet and I talk everyone's socks off. That's my problem, I don't let him get a word in edgeways."
While she's not ready to tie the knot, Brooke admits she would love to have children one day - but will leave 'Corrie' first.
She said: "I've always wanted to be a stay-at-home mum, so maybe when that happens I might stop being Sophie Webster for a bit. My mum was 23 when she had me. Four of my friends have had babies recently and I do get broody. But I also understand how hard it is, so I think I'm going to get a few more years of sleep in!"

Daniel Whiston would like Beth Tweddle to win 'Dancing on Ice' if he and Hayley Tamaddon don't.
The professional skater - who won the eighth series with the Olympic gold medal winner last year - has claimed that if he is not fortunate enough to win the final of the all-stars series this weekend alongside skating partner Hayley Tamaddon, he would like to see Beth and her partner Lukasz Rozycki take the crown.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Hayley is a strong contender. Beth will always have a special place in my heart, I won the show with her last year. [But] anybody in the final deserves to win."
Hayley and Beth will compete against Ray Quinn to win the final series of 'Dancing on Ice', which will come to an end after the instalment on Sunday (09.03.13).
Daniel, who has won the show three times previously, is excited for the final but is particularly looking forward to relaxing at the wrap party.
He said: "There is going to be a massive wrap party. All the contestants from over the years have all been invited so those that will wanna come will be there. There will be loads of big celebrations - it is going to be a messy night. You can expect to find me under the table with a bottle of wine."
Last week, Daniel believed he wouldn't be able to skate due to tearing his bicep, however, he managed to pull through the performance with partner Hayley, scoring top marks from the judges.
He recalled: "Last week was such a stressful week. If it hadn't of been for our physiotherapist Sharon Morrison, I wouldn't have been able to skate. I've had machines on it every day and a lot of work had to happen. It is in a good place now ... I am on the mend and we are certainly not going to let an injury hold us back at this stage"
The final episode of 'Dancing on Ice' airs Sunday 9 March at 7pm on ITV.

ITV has confirmed a new series of 'Mr Selfridge'.
The hit period drama starring Jeremy Piven will return for a third series next year, with filming due to commence in April.
ITV's director of drama Steve November said in a statement: "We're delighted to commission a third series of 'Mr Selfridge'. It's been very pleasing to see how the audience have reacted to 'Mr Selfridge' and the vibrant and inspirational world the production team have created."
Kate Lewis, executive producer for ITV Studios, said: "We have some surprises in store for an audience in this third series. You only have to walk down Oxford St today to know that Selfridges Department Store continued to be successful, but for its founder, Harry Selfridge, things were very different. His story was a rollercoaster ride that ended rather tragically. We pick up Series 3 in 1919, the point at which his life really begins to unravel."
The second series of 'Mr Selfridge', which stars Jeremy as Selfridges founder Harry Selfridge, has continued to perform admirably in the ratings on Sunday nights.
The series is averaging 6.4 million viewers and topped BBC One rival 'The Musketeers' in the ratings on Sunday (02.03.14).

Reggie Yates is proud of his pal Marvin Humes' presenting success.
The TV star and Holly Willoughby were replaced by the JLS singer and Emma Willis as the new co-hosts of 'The Voice' this year, and Reggie insists he didn't need to offer Marvin advice because his friend is deserving of the job and has a bright future as a presenter.
Asked how he feels about new presenting duo, Reggie exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I think it's great. I know Emma very well - I've known her for years, we did a show together ages ago. I think she does an incredible job on 'Big Brother' so I'm sure she's doing great on this.
"Marvin is genuinely one of the nicest people alive, there's not a bad bone in his body, he's such a nice guy, so chilled out. Its amazing to see him get this opportunity, he deserves it.
"I didn't give him advice that's patronising, that's rude. I just said, 'Congrats and good luck!' I knew he would do well. It goes without saying. There's a lot of people who don't need a pat on the back because they deserve it. I'm just really happy for him."
However, Reggie admitted he hadn't watched a single episode of the BBC One show this series because he's been away filming his new documentary series 'Extreme South Africa', and preferred to spend his one evening off catching up with Marvin and his wife Rochelle rather than glued to the TV.
He said: "I've not been in the country! The one night that I was here and I was able to watch it I was at Marvin's house for dinner ... myself, my girlfriend, Marvin and Rochelle all had dinner at their house and it was lovely.
"Roch cooked. The telly wasn't on, we were too busy chatting! But loads of my mates are talking about it so I'm going to iPlayer it."
Reggie was joined by singer Dannii Minogue, interior designer Kelly Hoppen and musician turned cheese-maker Alex James in central London today (06.03.14) at the launch of eBay's new features to create an inspiring and more personalised shopping experience.
eBay users in the UK can now enjoy the global commerce site's new features including creating your own collections, following others and discovering the very best collections.
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James Nesbitt will star in new BBC One drama 'The Missing'.
The 49-year-old actor will star alongside Frances O'Connor in the new thriller about a couple whose child goes missing while they are on holiday in France.
The eight-part series is a co-production with US channel Starz and follows distraught father Tony (James) as he hunts for his son, Oliver, in Paris.
The tragedy has a huge effect on Tony's marriage to Emily, played by 'Mr Selfridge' actress Frances, and threatens to tear the couple apart.
Meanwhile, Tcheky Karyo is set to play a French detective who heads up the police investigation into the disappearance.
BBC's head of independent drama Polly Hill said: "We are pleased to announce such an exciting cast that brings together the best of British and French actors, led by James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor and Tcheky Karyo, in this powerful new drama for BBC One."
Producer John York added: "It's rare to find a new take on the detective drama, so it's a real pleasure to be involved with a project that both embraces the genre while finding incredibly exciting new ways to play with it. Great writing and a fantastic cast add up to something very special."
The series is currently being filmed in Brussels and will air later this year.

BBC Three will close in 2015.
The BBC has confirmed plans to shut down the digital TV channel in autumn next year, moving all of its programming online to the BBC iPlayer service.
The closure of BBC Three is being spearheaded by director general Tony Hall as part of a plan to make £100 million in budget cuts, but the final decision is subject to approval from the BBC Trust.
According to a press release issued by the corporation, shutting down BBC Three would save £50 million, with £30 million of that money being pledged to support compelling new drama on BBC One. The savings would also allow the BBC to extend its CBBC channel by one hour each night and introduce a BBC One+1 channel.
In an email to BBC staff, Tony said: "I am certain that this decision is strategically right - but it's also financially necessary too.
"We should close BBC Three as a broadcast or linear channel ... I believe it's the right thing to do: young audiences - the BBC Three audience - are the most mobile and ready to move to an online world. 25% of viewing by 16-24 year olds is to catch-up or other screens and over the next few years we expect that to reach 40%. We recognise that, for now, most of this audience still do their viewing on television, and that is why we plan to show BBC Three's long-form content on either BBC One or BBC Two.
"BBC Three has an extraordinary track record - it's been home to 'Gavin & Stacey', 'Little Britain', 'Bad Education' and, right now, 'Bluestone 42'. I've also been seriously impressed by the current affairs I've seen - from 'Blood, Sweat and T-Shirts' and 'Our War', to Reggie Yates's outstanding reports from South Africa, ending just this week. You can be rightly proud of what you have achieved so far. I want you to carry on making programmes for young audiences that continue to break new ground."
BBC's controller of television Danny Cohen has promised the new online version of BBC Three will be "bold" and "ambitious".
He added in a statement: "The new version of BBC Three online will continue to have the things we all cherish most about the service - innovative comedy, unrivalled current affairs for young people, incisive and entertaining factual, and original entertainment. I want and expect us to keep making shows for young audiences of the quality of 'Our War' and the public service value of BBC Three's recent season on young people and mental health.
"BBC Three will continue to build on the comic brilliance of 'Little Britain', 'Gavin and Stacey' and 'Bad Education', of the entertainment value of 'Russell Howard's Good News' and 'Backchat'. And BBC Three will continue to commission current affairs of the pedigree of recent documentaries on Afghanistan, the Congo, India, South Africa and of course the tough challenges faced by young people here in the UK. What is changing is the way we deliver these programmes to our audiences."

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan are set to join 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The couple are in early talks to appear on the next series of the BBC One ballroom dancing competition this year once the brunette beauty's time on 'Coronation Street' comes to an end this summer.
Mark told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I have had interest from 'Strictly' this year and last year. It's a great show."
A source added: "Getting a high-profile couple like Michelle and Mark on 'Strictly' would be a massive coup for the BBC. They were both asked last year, but tuned it down for different reasons.
The time wasn't right for Michelle because of her 'Corrie' commitments, but now she is going to have a lot of time on her hands. Mark does a lot of work with ITV but he isn't bound by a contact so could do 'Strictly' if he wanted to.
The source added: "They have provisionally been invited for talks. Now it just depends on their schedules. Having a couple like them on the show would make for brilliant television. They are already big stars so it is sure to pull in bigger viewing figures."
The lovebirds - who got engaged in Dubai last year - vowed to never work together, but they are said to be tempted by the 'Strictly' offer.
The insider claimed: "They would ideally like to keep their working life separate, but if the BBC comes up with a big financial offer, they could be swayed."