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Frances Quinn has ‘special bond’ with Bake Off stars


'The Great British Bake Off' winner Frances Quinn has a "special bond" with her fellow contestants.
Although the fourth series of the hit BBC Two competition wrapped filming last summer, Frances says she is still in touch with fellow baking enthusiasts including Kimberley Wilson and Ruby Tandoh.
She said: "We get together on Sunday afternoons for Bakechat - a group discussion on Twitter. We have a private Facebook group ... we all share a special bond."
Frances recently united for the first time with past 'Bake Off' winners Edd Kimber, Jo Wheatley and John Whaite to take part in a photoshoot and she says the show's previous victors were very supportive of her.
The baking expert added: "They sent me lovely messages on the night the final was screened. When we met afterwards, they gave me lots of great advice - particularly not to rush into things."
All of the past winners have enjoyed success such as their own cookery books since leaving the show and as the first winner, Ed has been eager to dispense advice to his successors.
He told BBC Good Food magazine: "When I won, I had to learn a lot fast. I had no one to ask about what I should do, what opportunities to pursue. It was a confusing time and I definitely made mistakes."

Adam Richman eats moose lasagne


Adam Richman ate moose lasagne for his new TV show.
The 'Man v. Food' star is no stranger to eating extreme meals but while filming his latest Food Network series, 'Fandemonium', he got to sample some new, more unusual recipes including a twist on the old Italian favourite.
Adam toured across North America to find the wildest super fan gatherings from Florida to Alaska. He describes his latest show as a celebration of the fan, their traditions, and culture.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "These are people that are everyday people and their passion has sustained them for decades and despite what they may or may not earn, give countless amounts of time, money and energy and service of something larger than themselves."
Unlike his previous shows, 'Fandemonium' is not just about the food as it shows Adam immersing himself into different cultures and taking part in extreme events while connecting with the passionate and dedicated fans he meets along the way.
He explained: "There was an event that I was actually dreading at first called Arctic Man and it's literally in the middle of nowhere Alaska. They call it Burning Man's cold ass cousin but it's dangerous ... someone actually dies just about every year there. But it's so remarkable and so amazing because here is this event that I have no connection to and I know I'm going to be coming back."
During his visit to London, Adam took part in the Better Bankside Pancake Day race in south London on Tuesday (04.03.14).
'Adam Richman's Fandemonium' begins 7 March at 9pm on Food Network.

Corrie’s Tyrone Dobbs to be stalked by Kirsty


Tyrone Dobbs will be stalked by Kirsty Soames in 'Coronation Street'.
The Weatherfield mechanic will come face-to-face with his violent ex-girlfriend upon finding out she has been freed from prison after falsely accusing him of domestic abuse.
Tyrone - played by Alan Halsall - adds extra locks to his house in a bid to protect himself and daughter Ruby, following a series of sinister text messages from Kirsty and even begs local builder Owen Armstrong (Ian Puleston-Davies) to help boost security.
He tells him: "I need some work doing urgently - new locks, bolts on the front and back door and a good burglar alarm.
"I've had a call - Kirsty's been released.
"No conditions no warnings, she can just turn up at any time, which is why I need this doing urgently."
Fiz Stape (Jenny McAlpine) takes matters into her own hands when she learns Kirsty, a former police officer, has been in touch with her boyfriend Tyrone, branding her a "twisted cow" in an angry phone call.
However, a return from actress Natalie Gumede may not be imminent, as a show insider claims the sinister text messages from Kirsty may be cruel hoax by a neighbour on the cobbles.
The source told The Sun newspaper: "It's true Kirsty has been released. But is she the one sending the texts, or is it someone else who's a little closer to home?"

Jim Davidson to relaunch Big Break?


Jim Davidson is in talks to relaunch his '90s game show 'Big Break'.
The 60-year-old comedian could be set to bring back the Saturday night snooker-themed series nearly 12 years after it first went off the air in 2002, but instead of returning to BBC One it could move to Channel 5 following his 'Celebrity Big Brother' victory in January.
He told The Sun newspaper: "Channel 5 are keen to work with me and build on the success of 'Big Brother'. We are discussing a couple of formats. The favourite is 'Big Break' and I'd be up for that."
Jim has also hinted that he'd like to continue his run on reality television with a stint in the 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle.
Taking to his Twitter account, he wrote: "Think I'll go for the double and do the jungle! What d'yer think? (sic)"
The former 'Generation Game' host could follow in the footsteps of Westlife's Kian Egan and McFly's Dougie Poynter by being crowned King of the Jungle if he signs up to take part later this year.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "It seems Jim has got a taste for reality TV.
"Sitting around in a house is one thing but roughing it in the jungle is a different challenge.
"It would certainly be interesting to see how he copes and whether he could ruffle a few feathers in the camp."

Chris Gascoyne wants to star in a play


Chris Gascoyne wants to star in a play after leaving 'Coronation Street'.
The actor has decided to take time off from the ITV soap once his contract expires in August and he is keen to have exciting new acting "experiences" as well as enjoying a well-deserved break.
He told TV Times magazine: "I'd like to keep the character [of Peter Barlow] alive and have some experiences, because you need energy and a different mindset to get you through. When I came back in 2008, in my mind I'd only come back for a couple of years but I've done six - and it's a long old six years with not much of a break.
"I'd like to do a play because I've not done one for a long time and it's a different thing altogether - you can't stop and say, 'Can we do it again?' And I'd like to go to Plum Village, a Buddhist retreat in France. That's something I'll do for myself. A couple of weeks there would be nice."
Chris' final storyline will see things take a dramatic turn when Rovers Return barmaid Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) - who is having an affair with Peter behind his wife Carla's back (Alison King) - informs him she is pregnant.
The star explained: "It makes Peter realise how much he cares for her. He thinks he can just stop what's happened with Tina and carry on as normal - but life isn't that simple.
"It doesn't just end in tears - it's a lot worse than that. Tina is murdered and Peter is a suspect. It ends in the worst way you could imagine - for everyone concerned."

Broadchurch leads RTS Awards nominations

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BBC Three to become online-only channel?


BBC Three could become an online-only channel.
The BBC is considering axing the youth-oriented digital channel - which airs programmes such as 'Snog Marry Avoid?' and 'Bad Education' - in a cost-cutting measure which would see it move to BBC's iPlayer service, reports Broadcast.
However, a spokesperson for the corporation insists "no decisions have been made", but "nothing is off the table".
Numerous stars including Matt Lucas, whose hit show 'Little Britain' began life on BBC Three before moving to BBC One, have lent their support to saving the digital channel.
Matt wrote on Twitter: "Hearing horrible rumours about the possible closure of BBC3. This would be really bad for new comedy. Like, REALLY bad. #SaveBBC3 (sic)"
Meanwhile, 'Bad Education' creator-and-star Jack Whitehall tweeted: "I really hope reports that the BBC may kill BBC3 are just rumours. There support of new comedy in particular is vital! #saveBBC3 (sic)"
Speculation about BBC Three's future began mounting after BBC director general Tony Hall announced the corporation would make £100 million in budget cuts.
He said last week: "We are in the final stages of a budget process to find an extra £100m of savings. I will announce the outcome of those decisions in the next month."
BBC Three first launched in 2003 and has spawned numerous hit shows such as 'Gavin and Stacey', 'Torchwood' and 'Being Human'.

Michael Le Vell taking break from Coronation Street


Michael Le Vell is taking a break from 'Coronation Street' to battle his drink and drug demons.
The 49-year-old actor, who was cleared of 12 child sex abuse charges last year but admitted on Sunday (02.03.14) that he had turned to cocaine in the run up to the trial, met with ITV bosses yesterday (04.03.14) and is said to be seeking "professional help" after making the admission.
A spokesman for ITV said: "Coronation Street and Michael Le Vell have mutually agreed that he will take a break from the programme whilst he seeks professional help for personal issues."
Michael, who plays car mechanic Kevin Webster in the soap, insists he has only snorted cocaine twice in his life - once before his trail in September and a second time after he was cleared of rape and sex offences against a teenager.
He re-joined the cast of 'Coronation Street' six weeks ago and will return on screen on March 21, featuring in episodes until the end of April, but TV bosses have already started writing him out of the show again.
Michael has previously decided against entering a treatment facility but friends believe it is now his only option.
A 'Coronation Street' source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We are giving him time to get the help he wants but he has not decided whether that involved rehab.
"That will be his personal choice. There are lots of options. It is about what he feels is right for his situation.
"This is someone who has been through a hell of an experience."
Before the decision was made for him to take a break, Michael said: "I know what is coming and what can I do? I am not denying it. When you get caught you have hold your hands up.
"But believe me I am not a drug addict or a regular user."

Corrie’s Tina McIntyre to slap Peter Barlow


A furious Tina McIntyre will slap her lover Peter Barlow in 'Coronation Street' next week.
The Weatherfield barmaid - played by Michelle Keegan - turns violent as she realises Peter (Chris Gascoyne) has no intention of calling off his marriage with Carla (Alison King) to be with her.
A source told Inside Soap magazine: "He does love a gamble, does our Peter. He's playing a high-risk game and he thinks he can keep Tina onside. Let's hope for his sake that he can."
Peter has promised to tell Carla about his illicit affair with Tina, but she is left fuming - and heartbroken - upon discovering he still hasn't followed through on his vow.
The insider added: "How hasn't she learned what he's like? Peter is as familiar with the concept of honesty as Emily Bishop is with going out clubbing. It would appear Tina is heading for serious disappointment. She'll never get Peter to do what he doesn't want to do."
The soap love triangle will be further complicated when the less-than-maternal Carla discovers she's pregnant next week.
However, Peter's two worlds collide as Tina also falls pregnant with his baby in a sensational storyline that will lead to Michelle's exit from 'Corrie' later this year.

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