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EastEnders’ Lacey Turner wants Slaters reunion


Lacey Turner wants to reunite the Slaters on 'EastEnders'.
The 25-year-old actress will return to the BBC One soap as Stacey Branning this month and she admits she wants to bring back her on-screen mum Gillian Wright (Jean Slater) and uncle Derek Martin (Charlie Slater).
She told Inside Soap magazine: "Scenes with the Slaters were always my favourite thing. I'd like to have all of them back. It'd be great if we could get Derek Martin and Gillian Wright, but I know I'm a bit biased."
Stacey will have one family member in Walford when she returns in Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), who is shocked to discover that her fugitive cousin is back in London after escaping the country when Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) framed the soap favourite for her stabbing in 2010.
Lacey said: "Stacey's fuming when Kat spots her! She's had a nice life since she left and she's got a lovely little set-up. Then Kat sticks her nose in and could ruin everything."
The actress looks forward to her on-screen alter-ego reuniting with her former lover Max Branning (Jake Wood), with whom she shared numerous dramatic scenes.
She added: "I think it would be nice for Stacey to see Max, but I can't imagine it would go smoothly ... not in 'EastEnders'. I think she loves Max but not in a sexual way - although you never know with those two!"

Joe McElderry wins The Jump


Joe McElderry was crowned winner of 'The Jump' last night (03.02.14).
The former 'X Factor' star - who replaced Henry Conway in Channel 4's winter sports competition - was delighted that he managed to pull off a 17.5m jump from a 40m ski ramp, beating Donal MacIntyre who only managed 13.5m.
Following his win he gushed: "I have had an absolute blast. We've had so much fun."
Finalists Sir Steve Redgrave and Marcus Brigstocke pulled out of the competition following injuries.
The Olympic champion who had bruised his ribs during a fall and broke a bone in his hand while competing on the show, was "absolutely gutted" he couldn't continue.
The five-time gold medallist explained: "I'm absolutely gutted. I love skiing, I love the show. I wanted to give it my all and unfortunately I gave it too much three days ago and that was it. It's not the not winning, it's the not completing it."
Marcus admitted he'd had a great time on 'The Jump' but injured himself when he landed on his left knee during the ski cross competition and was taken to hospital.
He added: "I've had the time of my life. My aim was to do everything and I'm dead proud. I came on the jump and never jumped!"

Mary Berry not nervous about Bake Off move


Mary Berry isn't nervous about 'The Great British Bake Off' moving to BBC One.
The hit reality competition - which drew some nine million viewers last year - will switch from BBC Two for its fifth series later this year and judge Mary, 78, insists there is no pressure to change the show ahead of its big move.
She told BANG Showbiz exclusively: "I'm not at all nervous about it. The programme is going to be just the same, and we'll put just as much into it. The bakers won't change, we won't change - the standards will be the same. It'll all be great fun."
Meanwhile, series four runner-up Kimberley Wilson - who lost out to Frances Quinn in the final last year - says the contestants on the show really did get along and admits people are surprised by the harmony amongst them.
She revealed: "When people stop us they always ask, 'Is it real? Do you really get on?' We absolutely do.
"We're trying to organise reunions, but people are a bit busy at the moment, but we do want to get together. You're in this incredibly intense environment and you feel bonds really quickly."

Dancing on Ice’s Ray Quinn kicked in head


Ray Quinn was kicked in the head while training for 'Dancing on Ice'.
The former 'X Factor' favourite almost had his skull sliced open by his skating partner Maria Filippov's ice-skate when they were practicing one particularly tricky move for the ITV show.
Ray said: "I'm loving it. It felt really strange at first being back. It's such a big show and I've not skated once since last time. There's more to prove this time and I'm feeling the pressure."
Discussing his tough training sessions, he added: "Maria Filippov and I were doing a slip from underneath. Her legs came up too far, I stood up too quickly and her skates caught my head. I was bleeding."
The pint-sized pop star has shed an impressive stone in a bid to get fit for his grand return to the ice for the first time since winning the 2009 series.
Ray told OK! magazine: "I wanted to do something about my weight and get in the gym. I started in October because I knew I needed to be fit to do panto and the ice-skating, so I started working out, went on a juice diet and got a nutritionist on board. I've lost just over a stone."

Lee Ryan to introduce Jasmine Waltz to his mum


Lee Ryan wants to introduce Jasmine Waltz to his mum.
The Blue singer came under fire for seducing both socialite Jasmine and glamour model Casey Batchelor in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house, but insists he has fallen hard for the US beauty and is so serious about her that he wants his family to meet her.
Quizzed whether Jasmine had met his mother yet, Lee said: "Not yet. And I emphasise the 'yet'. My mum absolutely loves her, she said, 'You need to sort that one out!' I'm trying! Only time will tell."
The womanising star insists his dalliance with Casey behind her love rival's back was a mistake and he sees her more as a "friend", while he developed true feelings for Jasmine.
Lee confessed: "There was a moment we shared that f***ed me up so bad. I really had feelings for her. I've never felt this way about anyone before. I didn't want to. It was torment to me, like, why is this happening to me? I didn't want to meet anyone I liked in there."
The 'All Rise' singer says he was more attracted to Jasmine's big personality and strong beliefs than her stunning looks.
He told the new issue of Britain's OK! magazine: "We had some really deep conversations. I saw her as this beautiful, strong character - why wouldn't I want someone in my life who's strong and amazing and able to cope with so much?
"When the s**t hits the fan she will dig her heels in and she will stand there with you no matter what. That attracts me more than her looks."
However, Lee realises he has a lot of apologising to do and is keen to keep their relationship on a platonic level until she forgives him.
He added: "Right now we've got to figure some stuff out. That's totally understandable and I'm prepared to let that process take place."

David Walliams saves Simon Cowell from choking


David Walliams saved Simon Cowell from choking on a mint.
The 54-year-old media mogul caused panic when he began coughing and spluttering after the hard candy became lodged in his throat during the 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions in Birmingham last weekend, forcing fellow judge David to rescue him by performing the Heimlich manoeuvre.
An onlooker told The Sun newspaper: "In between watching auditions, Simon was enjoying a mint - when all of a sudden it must have got lodged in his throat. As soon as David noticed Simon was in trouble he leapt up from his chair."
It's thought Amanda Holden tried to relieve the mint by patting him on the back before David performed the manoeuvre - which involves grabbing the person from behind and applying force underneath the ribcage in a bid to expel any object trapped in the throat - much to Simon's displeasure.
The source added: "[David] put his all into giving [Simon] the Heimlich manoeuvre, but seemed to enjoy it a little too much. Simon on the other hand looked uneasy - although he was grateful to David for helping him out."
All the judges, Simon, David, Amanda and Alicia Dixon are set to return to television screens when 'Britain's Got Talent' airs on ITV later this spring.

Vicky Pattison sentenced for assault


Vicky Pattison was sentenced for assault yesterday (03.02.14) following a shoe attack in a nightclub.
The 'Geordie Shore' star was given a community order at Newcastle Crown Court after admitting to two counts of assault, which stem from a brawl in Florita's Bar in Newcastle last July.
Vicky flung her high stilettos in the direction of model Hannah Kelso, 18, in the belief she had thrown ice at her. The shoe hit security guard Victoria Burns, whose lip was cut, and then Hannah, who required four stitches following the attack.
While the 24-year-old reality TV star has avoided jail, she has been ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work, in addition to paying £4,000 in compensation to Hannah, £750 to Victoria, and £1,500 in court costs.
Presiding judge Brian Forster QC accepted that she felt genuine remorse over her actions.
'Geordie Shore' producer MTV has remained coy on how it will respond to Vicky's violent assault.
A representative told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We are aware of the outcome of this court case. 'Geordie Shore' is not currently in production and no decision has been taken on commissioning further series.
"We will decide on casting if or when a new series is confirmed."

Millie Mackintosh for MasterChef?


Millie Mackintosh is being lined up for 'Celebrity MasterChef'.
The former 'Made in Chelsea' star - who quit the hit E4 reality show after getting engaged to rapper Professor Green last June - is eyeing a reality TV comeback on the BBC One cooking competition.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Millie loves cooking and thinks the show is great, so it would be a perfect return to television for her. She'd be a brilliant signing for the show."
Millie, 24, has been offered numerous TV roles since leaving 'Made in Chelsea' last June, including presenting work.
The source added: "Millie has been approached for a few different shows. Nothing has been signed yet, so there are a number of different possibilities on the table.
"There has been some talk of her getting her own show or even doing some presenting work, but it would have to be the right project."
The Quality Street heiress is thought to have quit the hit E4 reality show as she didn't want her wedding featured on it.
A source said previously: "Millie hates 'Made in Chelsea' now. The producers keep pressuring her to let them film her wedding preparations - and the wedding itself - but she wants to keep it private.
"Either she lets the cameras into her preparations or she won't be able to stay on. Professor Green doesn't want to be on the show and neither of them wants TV crews anywhere near their wedding."

Katie Hopkins: Lily Allen was ‘hideous’ in pregnancy


Katie Hopkins has branded Lily Allen "hideous" in pregnancy.
The controversial TV star unleashed her claws on the 'Air Balloon' singer during an interview with heat magazine, claiming that becoming a mother involved the star "gaining two stone and looking pretty hideous".
Lily - who has daughters Ethel, three, and one-year-old Marnie with her husband Sam Cooper - was quick to retaliate, criticising Katie for placing so much emphasis on people's looks and explaining that she found comfort in food after tragically miscarrying her first child.
The singer wrote in an impassioned Twitter rant: "Yes, after tragically losing a child so late in my pregnancy I may have gained a few pounds, I am one of the many that find comfort in food.
"The two pregnancies that followed were terrifying because of what had happened before and I was pretty much on bed rest for 20 months.
"I wasn't exercising because I didn't want to take any risks, and funnily enough, the survival of my children felt more important than being thin.
"Can somebody tell me what Katie Hopkins does except go on telly slagging off girls half her age? PS Katie looks are obviously so important to you. There's always plastic surgery ya know. Maybe they could sew your mouth up while they fix the rest of you. (sic)"
However, it seems Lily had a change of heart as she has since deleted her tweets.
She added: "Sorry about that, but my babies are a touchy subject and I gave her exactly what she wanted by responding. I am now going to delete it all."
Katie also slammed "purple-headed dwarf" Kelly Osbourne and 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Gemma Collins, who she cruelly joked had received a "contributions to fat people" award at the National Television Awards earlier this month.

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