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Lorraine Kelly is leaving 'Daybreak' to focus on her own show.
The ITV presenter will stay with the channel for another three years, but now host her 'Lorraine' programme five days a week - and she is "delighted" at the new deal.
She said: "I'm delighted to have signed up for another three years at ITV.
"I thought long and hard about staying on at both shows but have decided I really want to focus on my show.
"New-look Fridays will be filled with fashion, film news and lots of fun - I can't wait."
Currently, Lorraine hosts her show Mondays to Thursdays, while Kate Garraway takes her place on Fridays.
The new deal will see the 54-year-old star take over for all five days until at least 2017, and her replacement is set to be revealed next week.
Next year will see Lorraine celebrate 30 years with ITV, and her agent Prof Jonathan Shalit has praised the new agreement and insists it makes her one of daytime TV's greatest stars ever.
He said: "This deal makes Lorraine the all-time Queen of Daytime."
Lorraine Kelly to focus on her own show
Lorraine Kelly is leaving 'Daybreak' to focus on her own show.
The ITV presenter will stay with the channel for another three years, but now host her 'Lorraine' programme five days a week - and she is "delighted" at the new deal.
She said: "I'm delighted to have signed up for another three years at ITV.
"I thought long and hard about staying on at both shows but have decided I really want to focus on my show.
"New-look Fridays will be filled with fashion, film news and lots of fun - I can't wait."
Currently, Lorraine hosts her show Mondays to Thursdays, while Kate Garraway takes her place on Fridays.
The new deal will see the 54-year-old star take over for all five days until at least 2017, and her replacement is set to be revealed next week.
Next year will see Lorraine celebrate 30 years with ITV, and her agent Prof Jonathan Shalit has praised the new agreement and insists it makes her one of daytime TV's greatest stars ever.
He said: "This deal makes Lorraine the all-time Queen of Daytime."
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Claudia Winkleman admits she is "too orange" but defends her style.
The 'Great British Sewing Bee' host know she can sometimes look too "tanned", but insisted she "couldn't care less" about what people think about her image.
She told The Sun newspaper's TV Magazine: "At home, I never wear make-up, then at work I get myself tanned up so I look like I've been grilling myself in the sun for three weeks.
"I go for a fight-with-an-eyeliner look and an enormous fringe I can hide behind. I have actually just cut my fringe as my producer told me off saying it looked ridiculous.
"I know I'm too orange, but I couldn't care less. It's my look and I'm happy with it. The fan mail I get is generally from young boys who write in green ink. Whatever they say, I take as a compliment."
Claudia also claimed she doesn't enjoy watching herself on TV, insisting she has a "very shrill voice" which makes her self-conscious.
She said: "I never watch myself on television. I'd rather eat dung. I can't do it, because I find myself incredibly annoying. My voice is very shrill. I'm phobic about it."
Claudia Winkleman is ‘too orange’
Claudia Winkleman admits she is "too orange" but defends her style.
The 'Great British Sewing Bee' host know she can sometimes look too "tanned", but insisted she "couldn't care less" about what people think about her image.
She told The Sun newspaper's TV Magazine: "At home, I never wear make-up, then at work I get myself tanned up so I look like I've been grilling myself in the sun for three weeks.
"I go for a fight-with-an-eyeliner look and an enormous fringe I can hide behind. I have actually just cut my fringe as my producer told me off saying it looked ridiculous.
"I know I'm too orange, but I couldn't care less. It's my look and I'm happy with it. The fan mail I get is generally from young boys who write in green ink. Whatever they say, I take as a compliment."
Claudia also claimed she doesn't enjoy watching herself on TV, insisting she has a "very shrill voice" which makes her self-conscious.
She said: "I never watch myself on television. I'd rather eat dung. I can't do it, because I find myself incredibly annoying. My voice is very shrill. I'm phobic about it."
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'Coronation Street' star Charlie Condou quit for the sake of his children.
The actor has two children Georgia, four, and two-year-old Hal with actress Catherine Kanter - via IVF treatment - and they split their time between their mother, and their father and his partner Cameron Laux.
Charlie - who plays midwife Marcus Dent - has admitted hearing his daughter tell him she didn't want him to make the commute from London to Manchester for work made him decide to quit the soap.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was just getting too difficult. Georgia is at an age now where she was saying, 'How long are you away for this week?' And, 'When are you going to be back Daddy?'
"At my busiest I was getting home late on a Friday night and going back to Manchester on Sunday afternoon. I just wasn't getting that time with my kids."
And despite his departure, Charlie is glad to have been told that the door is open for a return to the soap if he changes his mind.
He added: "The producer said the door would be left open, so Marcus isn't going to be killed off. That's always a really nice thing to hear.
"I'm not under any illusions and saying I'm off to Hollywood. Obviously I want to do other things, but it's nice to know that I could go back in the future."
Corrie star Charlie Condou quit for his family
'Coronation Street' star Charlie Condou quit for the sake of his children.
The actor has two children Georgia, four, and two-year-old Hal with actress Catherine Kanter - via IVF treatment - and they split their time between their mother, and their father and his partner Cameron Laux.
Charlie - who plays midwife Marcus Dent - has admitted hearing his daughter tell him she didn't want him to make the commute from London to Manchester for work made him decide to quit the soap.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was just getting too difficult. Georgia is at an age now where she was saying, 'How long are you away for this week?' And, 'When are you going to be back Daddy?'
"At my busiest I was getting home late on a Friday night and going back to Manchester on Sunday afternoon. I just wasn't getting that time with my kids."
And despite his departure, Charlie is glad to have been told that the door is open for a return to the soap if he changes his mind.
He added: "The producer said the door would be left open, so Marcus isn't going to be killed off. That's always a really nice thing to hear.
"I'm not under any illusions and saying I'm off to Hollywood. Obviously I want to do other things, but it's nice to know that I could go back in the future."
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Sam Faiers has suggested it is time to move on from 'The Only Way Is Essex'.
The reality TV beauty will be part of the cast for the upcoming 11th series but insisted she has "done everything" on the show, and is looking ahead to other projects in 2014.
Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, she said: "I am coming back for the next series of 'TOWIE' but there's a lot going on for me this year. Over the last few series, I have felt I'm going round in circles.
"I've given so much - I've had an engagement, arguments, ups and downs, brought my family and friends on the show. I've done everything you can!"
While there is speculation the blonde star could be interesting in writing a novel following the success of her ghostwritten book 'Living Life The Essex Way', Sam admitted she would like to get her family involved in a show in a similar vein to 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians'.
She added: "There's a lot going on in our family and it's kind of similar to them.
"Billie would be Kourtney and her partner Greg would be Scott. I'd probably be Kim, as she's had a few boyfriends in the past. It all fits in."
TOWIE’s Sam Faiers hints next series could be her last
Sam Faiers has suggested it is time to move on from 'The Only Way Is Essex'.
The reality TV beauty will be part of the cast for the upcoming 11th series but insisted she has "done everything" on the show, and is looking ahead to other projects in 2014.
Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, she said: "I am coming back for the next series of 'TOWIE' but there's a lot going on for me this year. Over the last few series, I have felt I'm going round in circles.
"I've given so much - I've had an engagement, arguments, ups and downs, brought my family and friends on the show. I've done everything you can!"
While there is speculation the blonde star could be interesting in writing a novel following the success of her ghostwritten book 'Living Life The Essex Way', Sam admitted she would like to get her family involved in a show in a similar vein to 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians'.
She added: "There's a lot going on in our family and it's kind of similar to them.
"Billie would be Kourtney and her partner Greg would be Scott. I'd probably be Kim, as she's had a few boyfriends in the past. It all fits in."
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Duncan James wants to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The Blue singer - who previously finished third on 'Dancing On Ice' in 2007 - is a big fan of the BBC One ballroom contest and would love the chance to embrace the glamorous outfits worn by the contestants.
He told Britain's OK! magazine: "I really want to do it this year. Fingers are crossed.
"Can't you just see me in one of those sequinned 'Strictly' shirts?"
Duncan isn't the only celebrity to express a desire to take part in the show this year.
Former 'X Factor' winner Joe McElderry has his sights set on the contest after recently winning Channel 4's Winter Olympics competition 'The Jump'.
He said: "I would love to do something like 'Strictly Come Dancing'. That would be so much fun. I'm a bit of a frustrated dancer, so that would be nice."
And Jack Osbourne has backed his mother Sharon - who is a judge on rival show 'The X Factor' - to take part, despite her previously turning down the show.
He said: "She's not afraid of Simon [Cowell]. I don't think she'd be bothered if she annoyed him by taking part in 'Strictly'. And she'd be great."
Duncan James wants to go on Strictly Come Dancing
Duncan James wants to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The Blue singer - who previously finished third on 'Dancing On Ice' in 2007 - is a big fan of the BBC One ballroom contest and would love the chance to embrace the glamorous outfits worn by the contestants.
He told Britain's OK! magazine: "I really want to do it this year. Fingers are crossed.
"Can't you just see me in one of those sequinned 'Strictly' shirts?"
Duncan isn't the only celebrity to express a desire to take part in the show this year.
Former 'X Factor' winner Joe McElderry has his sights set on the contest after recently winning Channel 4's Winter Olympics competition 'The Jump'.
He said: "I would love to do something like 'Strictly Come Dancing'. That would be so much fun. I'm a bit of a frustrated dancer, so that would be nice."
And Jack Osbourne has backed his mother Sharon - who is a judge on rival show 'The X Factor' - to take part, despite her previously turning down the show.
He said: "She's not afraid of Simon [Cowell]. I don't think she'd be bothered if she annoyed him by taking part in 'Strictly'. And she'd be great."
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Richard E. Grant is set to appear on 'Downton Abbey'.
The acclaimed British actor is set to visit Downton as a special guest of the Crawley family in the fifth series of the hit ITV period drama, the channel has confirmed.
Richard's character, Simon Bricker, is just one of three new characters who will be introduced in the new series.
'Four Weddings and a Funeral' actress Anna Chancellor will also join the cast as Lady Anstruther. The 48-year-old star previously earned a BAFTA nomination for her role in BBC Two period drama 'The Hour'.
Finally, international actor Rade Sherbedgia has signed up to play Russian refugee Kuragin, who fled the Russian revolution after the First World War.
Executive producer Gareth Neame said: "We are delighted to welcome these talented actors to the world of Downton. The characters they play are set to bring yet more excitement and intrigue to the show"
'Downton Abbey' will return to ITV later this year with eight new episodes. The fifth series will be followed by a feature-length Christmas special in December.
Richard E. Grant joins Downton Abbey
Richard E. Grant is set to appear on 'Downton Abbey'.
The acclaimed British actor is set to visit Downton as a special guest of the Crawley family in the fifth series of the hit ITV period drama, the channel has confirmed.
Richard's character, Simon Bricker, is just one of three new characters who will be introduced in the new series.
'Four Weddings and a Funeral' actress Anna Chancellor will also join the cast as Lady Anstruther. The 48-year-old star previously earned a BAFTA nomination for her role in BBC Two period drama 'The Hour'.
Finally, international actor Rade Sherbedgia has signed up to play Russian refugee Kuragin, who fled the Russian revolution after the First World War.
Executive producer Gareth Neame said: "We are delighted to welcome these talented actors to the world of Downton. The characters they play are set to bring yet more excitement and intrigue to the show"
'Downton Abbey' will return to ITV later this year with eight new episodes. The fifth series will be followed by a feature-length Christmas special in December.
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Matt Richardson has hit back at claims he lacked chemistry with Caroline Flack on 'The Xtra Factor'.
The 22-year-old comic - who joined 'The X Factor' companion show last year, replacing Olly Murs - is rumoured to be facing the axe after failing to impress viewers, but Matt insists he and Caroline, 34, got on and worked well together.
Speaking at the Disney and Paul & Joe Sister launch party in London's Covent Garden last night (13.02.14), Matt exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "For six months we just had a real laugh and it was really good, and I was really happy with all the stuff we did on the show. It wasn't for everyone ... some people went, 'We miss Caroline and Olly flirting', but we had a whole different dynamic.
"We're doing a new show on ITV2 together so if it didn't work they wouldn't have given us our own show together. People going we didn't get on, it's not true because we're doing something new together."
As for his fate on 'The Xtra Factor', Matt says he won't know if he's coming back until later in the year despite speculation he has already been axed.
He said: "We've not started talking to them yet. I've spoken to the producers since that story came out about me not coming back and they called up and said, 'Honestly, we've not even mentioned your name for weeks.' I don't know ... I could not do it again, or I could do it again."
The stand-up comedian would love to work with show creator Simon Cowell, who is returning to the UK version of the show this year as a judge, and Cheryl Cole, who is rumoured to be making a comeback too.
Matt revealed: "I would love to go on it again just because I'd love to work with Simon. I've never met him, which is weird because he was my boss. And it'd be amazing to meet Cheryl. Cheryl and Simon ... when I used to watch it when I was younger, that was the line-up!
"Working with Sharon [Osbourne] is an honour and I still keep in touch with her, I consider her a friend of mine. It'd be cool to have the chance to meet and chat with Cheryl and Simon like that."
And Matt would love to see Green Day rocker Billie Joe Armstrong join the singing competition's elite judging panel.
He explained: "My dream panel would be Simon, Louis - obviously got to have Louis - Cheryl would be amazing to have on, and I'd put Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day. I think he would be really different and kind of be really no-nonsense about it, and give a really different perspective to the show."
Matt also weighed in on Nicole Scherzinger's apparent exit from the panel and says he understands her departure in order to concentrate on her music career.
He added: "She's got a busy year, she's going to do an album, I think, so she's got loads of stuff going on. If she quits it's not because she's not right for the show it's because she's got loads going on."
Matt Richardson hits back at Xtra Factor critics
Matt Richardson has hit back at claims he lacked chemistry with Caroline Flack on 'The Xtra Factor'.
The 22-year-old comic - who joined 'The X Factor' companion show last year, replacing Olly Murs - is rumoured to be facing the axe after failing to impress viewers, but Matt insists he and Caroline, 34, got on and worked well together.
Speaking at the Disney and Paul & Joe Sister launch party in London's Covent Garden last night (13.02.14), Matt exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "For six months we just had a real laugh and it was really good, and I was really happy with all the stuff we did on the show. It wasn't for everyone ... some people went, 'We miss Caroline and Olly flirting', but we had a whole different dynamic.
"We're doing a new show on ITV2 together so if it didn't work they wouldn't have given us our own show together. People going we didn't get on, it's not true because we're doing something new together."
As for his fate on 'The Xtra Factor', Matt says he won't know if he's coming back until later in the year despite speculation he has already been axed.
He said: "We've not started talking to them yet. I've spoken to the producers since that story came out about me not coming back and they called up and said, 'Honestly, we've not even mentioned your name for weeks.' I don't know ... I could not do it again, or I could do it again."
The stand-up comedian would love to work with show creator Simon Cowell, who is returning to the UK version of the show this year as a judge, and Cheryl Cole, who is rumoured to be making a comeback too.
Matt revealed: "I would love to go on it again just because I'd love to work with Simon. I've never met him, which is weird because he was my boss. And it'd be amazing to meet Cheryl. Cheryl and Simon ... when I used to watch it when I was younger, that was the line-up!
"Working with Sharon [Osbourne] is an honour and I still keep in touch with her, I consider her a friend of mine. It'd be cool to have the chance to meet and chat with Cheryl and Simon like that."
And Matt would love to see Green Day rocker Billie Joe Armstrong join the singing competition's elite judging panel.
He explained: "My dream panel would be Simon, Louis - obviously got to have Louis - Cheryl would be amazing to have on, and I'd put Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day. I think he would be really different and kind of be really no-nonsense about it, and give a really different perspective to the show."
Matt also weighed in on Nicole Scherzinger's apparent exit from the panel and says he understands her departure in order to concentrate on her music career.
He added: "She's got a busy year, she's going to do an album, I think, so she's got loads of stuff going on. If she quits it's not because she's not right for the show it's because she's got loads going on."
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Ricky Wilson was asked to do 'The Voice' by email.
The Kaiser Chiefs rocker, who joined the BBC singing competition along with Kylie Minogue this year, has revealed that producers first approached him to be a coach by sending him a speculative email, however, he was apprehensive to sign up at first.
He said: "I got an email, and then I was like, oh no way, I don't want to do that.
"I kind of thought, maybe they would want me as a contestant?
"I took it to the band and said, 'What do you think about this, guys?', thinking everyone was gonna say no, and they did. And I was like, yeah, it's pointless, we don't need this. And then you sleep on it and you start thinking about how proud you are of your new record."
The 'I Predict A Riot' hitmaker admits one of the reasons he joined 'The Voice' is to help plug the Kaiser Chiefs' new album, which is due for release in March.
Talking to Christian O'Connell on his Absolute Radio breakfast show, Ricky revealed: "It's on TV, in the corner of everyone's room, and at the risk of sounding vulgar, I kind of want as many people to hear this record as possible because I'm really proud of it.
"I can say to you that I did it because I wanted to give back to the talent of the future, but I've also got a record coming out!"
Ricky Wilson hired for The Voice by email
Ricky Wilson was asked to do 'The Voice' by email.
The Kaiser Chiefs rocker, who joined the BBC singing competition along with Kylie Minogue this year, has revealed that producers first approached him to be a coach by sending him a speculative email, however, he was apprehensive to sign up at first.
He said: "I got an email, and then I was like, oh no way, I don't want to do that.
"I kind of thought, maybe they would want me as a contestant?
"I took it to the band and said, 'What do you think about this, guys?', thinking everyone was gonna say no, and they did. And I was like, yeah, it's pointless, we don't need this. And then you sleep on it and you start thinking about how proud you are of your new record."
The 'I Predict A Riot' hitmaker admits one of the reasons he joined 'The Voice' is to help plug the Kaiser Chiefs' new album, which is due for release in March.
Talking to Christian O'Connell on his Absolute Radio breakfast show, Ricky revealed: "It's on TV, in the corner of everyone's room, and at the risk of sounding vulgar, I kind of want as many people to hear this record as possible because I'm really proud of it.
"I can say to you that I did it because I wanted to give back to the talent of the future, but I've also got a record coming out!"
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Helen Flanagan says she and Scott Sinclair are "much happier" this Valentine's Day.
The former 'Coronation Street' actress, who is dating footballer Scott Sinclair, can't wait to celebrate the romantic holiday today (14.02.14) and thinks her relationship is much stronger after she and Scott took a break from one another last year amid allegations of him cheating on her.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I'm quite lucky because he's really romantic. Last Valentine's Day we went for dinner in London, that was really lovely, and had a nice weekend together.
"But a year later, we're so much happier now, after the break-up and getting back together."
While Helen, 23, is expecting a big romantic gesture from Scott, 24, she doesn't expect a ring on her finger.
She added: "I don't think he would propose on Valentine's Day, though."
The couple have recently moved in together and juggling their busy routines is proving challenging.
Helen explained: "I get up early at six-o'clock in the morning, do a work out, set my day and do my emails. I'm a morning person basically. He gets up for training at 8:30am, so he's always like, 'Babe, the alarm!' I'm like, 'Oh, shut up and get up.'
"I'm messier than he is ... I probably have more stuff than him, girly stuff and make-up everywhere. He's actual quite tidy, like he's got OCD. I tend to get on his nerves more."
Helen Flanagan: Scott and I happier
Helen Flanagan says she and Scott Sinclair are "much happier" this Valentine's Day.
The former 'Coronation Street' actress, who is dating footballer Scott Sinclair, can't wait to celebrate the romantic holiday today (14.02.14) and thinks her relationship is much stronger after she and Scott took a break from one another last year amid allegations of him cheating on her.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I'm quite lucky because he's really romantic. Last Valentine's Day we went for dinner in London, that was really lovely, and had a nice weekend together.
"But a year later, we're so much happier now, after the break-up and getting back together."
While Helen, 23, is expecting a big romantic gesture from Scott, 24, she doesn't expect a ring on her finger.
She added: "I don't think he would propose on Valentine's Day, though."
The couple have recently moved in together and juggling their busy routines is proving challenging.
Helen explained: "I get up early at six-o'clock in the morning, do a work out, set my day and do my emails. I'm a morning person basically. He gets up for training at 8:30am, so he's always like, 'Babe, the alarm!' I'm like, 'Oh, shut up and get up.'
"I'm messier than he is ... I probably have more stuff than him, girly stuff and make-up everywhere. He's actual quite tidy, like he's got OCD. I tend to get on his nerves more."
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