OHMYGOSSIP — Former ‘Love Island’ stars Jess White and Hugo Godfroy have told how Joey Essex broke the rules in the villa.
The 25-year-old retail manager admitted the former ‘TOWIE’ star “ignored” producers when the Islanders were told they had to sit in separate gender groups during meal times, because he was keen to speak to his partner Jessy Potts.
She told OK! magazine: “Joey just doesn’t understand when you say, ‘Boys and girls separate.’
“It’s like, ‘Joey – separate! That means separate!’ He just ignores them.”
But 24-year-old electrician Hugo admitted it was difficult to avoid “Island chat” at meal times, and confessed he also fell foul of the rules at times.
Hugo added: “You’re not allowed to have Island chat when you’re having lunch but it’s all we know!
“You just want to talk about it but constantly on the Tannoy, it would be like, ‘Hugo, shut up!’ ”
Jess explained: “They’re like, ‘Stop talking! Stop talking or we’ll separate you!’ It’s quite scary being told off.”
What’s more, Jess also told how she and Hugo are “still seeing each other”.
Hugo added: “We’re just going at our own pace.”
The pair were dumped from the villa earlier this month, and Jess admitted at the time it was “bittersweet” to be leaving the villa, but insisted the experience has been “everything and more” than she ever imagined.
She said: “It’s a bittersweet moment, I always said if I made it past week one I’d be proud of myself, so to make it to week five is amazing.
“It was nothing like I expected, it was everything and more.
“Everyone has been beyond lovely from the amazing Islanders I was with in the Villa to the production team and crew, everyone has just made my experience even more than I ever imagined it to be.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Bars and Melody are going on a farewell tour after 10 years together.
The former ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ stars – made up of Leondre Devries, 23, and Charlie Lenehan, 25 – first burst onto the scene in 2014 on the ITV1 talent show, when they performed a rendition of Faith Evans’ track ‘Hope’.
It caused Simon Cowell, 64, to hit his Golden Buzzer, which propelled the pair straight through to the semi-final, and they finished third behind opera singer Lucy Kay, 35, and musical theatre group Collabro.
On Monday (22.07.24), the duo announced their goodbye tour via a video posted to social media, with a caption that read: “The FINAL Tour – A celebration to end an ERA. We love you forever. (sic)”
In the Instagram clip, Charlie told their followers: “It’s time for one last adventure together. We want to thank you for all the love and support over the years. You’ve been the best fans that anyone could ask for.
“We’ve been working on some new surprises for this tour, we cannot wait to share this final chapter.”
The duo were sat in a studio to share their news, and quipped they “hadn’t been on camera” for such a long time.
The news broadcast was mixed with concert footage from their previous shows packed with fans before a new set of 13 dates across the UK, Europe and Japan appeared on screen. The shows will take place in September, with five home shows and the rest taking place across the continent before their jaunt to Tokyo.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Shaun Williamson is to star in ‘Apocalypse Slough’.
The ex ‘EastEnders’ legend, 58, will join a star-studded cast featuring the likes of Sanjeev Bhaskar, 60, Annette Badland, 73, Simon Day, 62, and Jim Howick, 45, in the follow-up special to the Gold series ‘Murder, They Hope’.
Sian Gibson, 47, and Johnny Vegas, 53, will portray married couple Terry and Gemma Bremmer, who made their debut in ‘Murder on the Blackpool Express’ in 2017, and most recently appeared in the 2023 Christmas special ‘Blood Actually’.
The latest instalment will see Terry and Gemma face a new deathly challenge – accompanied by her sister Monica.
The plot description reads: “With this new strain on their relationship, they’re thrown in headfirst to crack a curious double murder at a local rugby club – whose members seem to have dark and disturbing secrets of their own. As Gemma leads them closer into the complex case, questions begin to arise about their partnership and the mysteries they uncover. If Gemma doesn’t pick up the pace, it could be game over for everyone; her and Terry included!”
The show’s creators are delighted to have hired an “amazing cast” for the upcoming instalment.
Writer Jason Cook said: “It’s so good to be back with Gemma and Terry, and this time Monica’s tagging along to increase the chaos!
“What an amazing cast we managed to get for this one, with some really fantastic performances. I can’t wait for everyone to see.”
Commissioner Sarah Asante said: “Following the success of Blood Actually, I am thrilled to bring back Sian, Johnny, and Sarah for yet another uproarious one-off instalment alongside the additional fresh and exceptional ensemble cast.
“Brace yourself, as Apocalypse Slough is set to take us on another intriguing romp, full of laughs and surprises delivered by Jason Cook and the Tiger Aspect team.”
‘Apocalypse Slough’ will air on Gold this September. Catch up on the previous series of ‘Murder, They Hope’ on Sky, Virgin and NOW.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jeff Brazier would be “uncomfortable” taking part in the next series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The ‘This Morning’ presenter wouldn’t want to venture into the “world” of his 21-year-old son Bobby Brazier – who is currently starring on ‘EastEnders’ as Freddie – and he would prefer to let his boy have it as “his thing”, after he reached the final last year.
Bobby was partnered with professional dancer Dianne Buswell, 35, on the BBC Latin and ballroom competition, which is hosted by Tess Daly, 55, and Claudia Winkleman, 52 and features a judging panel of Shirley Ballas, 63, Anton Du Beke, 57, Motsi Mabuse, 43, and Craig Revel-Horwood, 59.
The 45-year-old television presenter told Closer magazine: “I would be uncomfortable doing the next series, because I feel like that was Bobby’s world. I want to leave that as his thing.”
Jeff – who also has 19-year-old son Freddie, who he shares with his late partner, ‘Big Brother’ icon Jade Goody, who passed away in 2009 aged 27 – believes he has become “a better person” over the years.
He said: “I have become a better person the more vulnerable I’ve become.
“In the early years of bringing up the children, I would just use the shield of positivity, and it only got me so far. If I can allow myself to ask for support, then suddenly life gets a little easier.”
Jeff heaped praise on his wife Kate Dwyer, 34, for working “incredibly hard” as a public relations executive.
He said: “My wife is the director of a PR company, so she works incredibly hard. I’m so proud of her.
“Bobby’s got such an amazing opportunity to pursue his passions, and that’s very much acting.
“My youngest Freddie is working on something slightly more manual and physical. There’s never any pressure from me – I don’t care what either of my boys do, as long as they’re nice people.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Paula Radcliffe says competing on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ would be her “worst nightmare”.
The BBC presenter – who will help lead the public broadcaster’s coverage at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which kicks off on Friday (26.07.24) – doesn’t ever want to compete for the Glitterball Trophy on the BBC One Latin and ballroom contest, despite seeing other athletes succeed on the show.
The 50-year-old former Olympian told OK! magazine: “Doing ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ would be my worst nightmare. I know some athletes are good but I totally wouldn’t be.”
Paula much prefers the idea of competing in the Olympics rather than ‘Strictly’ – which features judges Shirley Ballas, 64, Anton Du Beke, 57, Motsi Mabuse, 43, and Craig Revel-Horwood, 59 – and enthused there was “something very special” about the Games taking place every four years.
She said: “There is something very special about the Olympics. It’s the pinnacle for any athlete and all athletes want to be at the top of their game.
“Representing your country is such a privilege and as a commentator, we are so lucky as we have got the best seat in the house.
“We all get on brilliantly – it’s like working with friends.”
Paula praised her family – which includes her husband of more than 23 years Gary Lough, 54, daughter Isla, 17, and son Raphael, 13 – for being there for a “big bulk” of her running career.
She said: “When I look back and think, ‘Would I do my career again?’ – had I not had my family with me for a big bulk of it, it would have made it so much harder.
“This is because [him being there] made it easy to be doing what I loved doing without having to make a sacrifice and being away from family.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — The BBC director general has apologised to anyone who has had an experience on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ that “hasn’t been wholly positive”.
Tim Davie has told how he felt “disappointed” to hear several celebrity contestants have complained about their time on the show, but he insisted the Latin and ballroom programme will “never tolerate unacceptable behaviour of any kind”.
Speaking at a news briefing following the release of the corporation’s annual report, he said: “I’m very sorry that anyone has had an experience on Strictly that hasn’t been wholly positive.
“That’s something we do need to reflect on and I’m sorry about that.
“There are clearly learnings specifically about oversight in the training rooms that we had needed to address.
“There will be a degree of competitiveness and will to do well, but there are limits and the line should never be crossed. We never tolerate unacceptable behaviour of any kind.”
Davie also encouraged anyone who thinks there was “something wrong” with their ‘Strictly’ experience to “raise that” with the BBC.
He added: “‘Strictly’ is a wonderful show that brings a lot of joy to a lot of people and has done so for 20 years to both those involved with the show and to the millions of people at home.
“Hundreds of people, be they pros, contestants or crew have been part of it and had a brilliant experience.
“At the same time if someone thinks there was something wrong or they want to talk about their experience then of course we want them to raise that with us.
“Be in no doubt we will take it seriously, listen and deal with it as appropriate.
“And while I’m not going to talk about individuals, you can see evidence of that in recent weeks.
“So I hope that anyone who does want to talk to us feels that they can.”
His comments come after pro dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice both departed the series following allegations about their behaviour in training.
Pernice has denied “any accusations of abusive or threatening behaviour”.
Di Prima was axed amid reports of alleged misconduct relating to how he treated his 2023 dance partner Zara McDermott.
The dancer has since admitted he “deeply regrets” the events that led to his departure, and said his “intense passion and determination to win” might have “affected [his] training regime”.
Zara previously said she “wrestled with the fear of opening up” about her experience on the programme, and claimed there are videos of “particular incidents, which are incredibly distressing to watch”.
A BBC spokesperson previously said: “We can confirm that Graziano Di Prima is no longer a part of the line-up of professional dancers for the upcoming series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
“While we would never comment on individual cases, it is well-known that the BBC has established robust duty of care procedures, and if issues are raised we will always take them seriously and act swiftly as appropriate.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kym Marsh says her being a young grandmother “generally baffles people”.
The ex ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star was just 42 years old when she became a granny after her 27-year-old daughter Emilie Mae Cunliffe gave birth to now-five-year-old son Teddy, and her 29-year-old son David welcomed his now-23-month-old son Clayton into the world.
Kym believes some of the things people say to her about being a nan are “quite funny”.
The 48-year-old actress told Closer magazine: “It generally baffles people, and their reactions can be quite funny.
“But when you have children young, inevitably you’re more likely to be a grandparent early on, so I had that in my head for a long time. I love it and I adore my grandchildren.
“I have friends who had grandkids before me and they told me it was a different feeling altogether. I suppose I wondered how that was possible, but it’s true and I feel very lucky that I’m young enough to enjoy my grandchildren and have the energy to run around with them.”
The ‘Morning Live’ host – who has also 13-year-old daughter Polly with her ex-husband Jamie Lomas, 49 – admitted she opted to go by the moniker ‘Yaya’ as the thought of being dubbed ‘Granny’ at her young age left her “a little bit bothered” when the prospect first arrived.
She said: “I was a little bit bothered at the beginning and I was trying to find alternatives, but Teddy just came up with his own name for me, which is Yaya, and we found out later that it’s Greek for grandma. So, I’m Yaya!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘EastEnders’ actress Roberta Taylor has died aged 76.
Best known for her role as Irene Raymond in BBC soap from 1997 to 2000, and also as tough Inspector Gina Gold on ITV’s ‘The Bill’, she passed away on 6 July from an “infection caused by a fall two months prior, agitating her underlying health problems with pneumonia”.
Her cause of death was given in her obituary, published in The Guardian.
She is survived by her veteran TV actor husband Peter Guinness, 73, whose film credits include ‘Alien 3’, as well as her son Elliott, a granddaughter and two stepbrothers.
Her final appearance on the small screen was in the BBC’s private eye comedy ‘Shakespeare and Hathaway’.
He career spanned decades and she started on ‘EastEnders’ in 1997 as the head of the Hills family.
After three years, she decided to leave the soap.
She told the Daily Mirror about her move: “I was always thinking, ‘When can I learn my lines?’
“I gave over much of my life to the show and if I was to carry on at such a pace I’d have to continue to put my life on hold.”
Roberta’s other major TV roles in ‘Silent Witness’ and ‘Inspector Morse’.
After splitting from her first husband Victor Taylor – with whom she had her son – in 1975, she got hitched to her second spouse Peter in 1996.
Fans have filled social media with their devastation she is gone.
Before going into acting, Roberta trained to be a dental nurse while training at drama school.
Her TV career took off after she starred in a string of plays Oscar Wilde’s ‘An Ideal Husband’.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘EastEnders’ star Matt di Angelo says there is a huge twist in the Dean Wicks case that even he was shocked by.
The rapist’s victim, Linda Carter, managed to get him sent down for the murder of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) after her friend Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) was initially arrested for the crime.
And Matt says even he was “surprised” by the outcome of the upcoming trial.
He told The Mirror: “There’s going to be a trial and I think the outcome of trial surprised me and it wasn’t what I was expecting at all. So hopefully that makes good TV!”
Linda, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), Denise Fox (Diane Parish), Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) make up the six who were there on the night Keanu tried to strangle Sharon before Linda stabbed him at The Queen Vic.
Kellie, whose character is an alcoholic, previously said of keeping the secret: “She has to. If Linda falls, all of the other women fall with her. I honestly don’t think that Linda will ever truly find peace for killing Keanu whilst it remains a secret, but I think the guilt of taking the other women down with her would be too much for Linda to bear. She’s also very aware that her children have already lost one parent, and she doesn’t want them to lose another. Linda has to try and remain strong but as you’ll see this week, her drinking threatens to jeopardise it all.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Anthony Ogogo has claimed ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ bosses made him “cover” up his scar.
The retired boxer turned professional wrestler was recovering from a shoulder injury when he appeared on the BBC’s Latin and ballroom competition in 2015, and while he heaped praise on his “brilliant” dance partner Oti Mabuse, he was disappointed not to be able to display the effects of an infection he caught after surgery.
He told Sky News: “I wanted the scar to show how much pain I was going through but they covered it up and they made a point one day saying ‘we don’t want it on TV’.
“I said ‘I want to show the public to know how much pain I’m going through’ and they made a comment, they were like just ‘cover the scars’.
“They made it clear I had to cover the scars.”
The 35-year-old sportsman – who is contracted to WWE rival All Elite Wrestling (AEW) – was kicked out of the show just three weeks in, despite being told his shoulder injury “wouldn’t be an issue”.
He recalled: “When I did it, they were like ‘oh your shoulder’s bad, maybe it’s time to go home’, that’s the impression I got. It was frustrating. It could’ve been amazing.”
He praised those who have spoken up about their experiences on the show, which has come under fire with allegations of misconduct by professional dancers in rehearsals.
Ogogo admitted he would return to the programme, but added: “I’m not saying you lose free will but you’re very aware you’re in this intense fishbowl of pressure and emotion.
“It’s live TV, the BBC… you want to do really well. I’m a strong-willed person and even I buckled under that pressure.”
pro dancers Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice both departed the series following allegations about their behaviour in training.
Pernice has denied “any accusations of abusive or threatening behaviour”.
Di Prima was axed amid reports of alleged misconduct relating to how he treated his 2023 dance partner Zara McDermott.
The dancer has since admitted he “deeply regrets” the events that led to his departure, and said his “intense passion and determination to win” might have “affected [his] training regime”.
And the BBC director general Tim Davie has since said in a news briefing: “I’m very sorry that anyone has had an experience on Strictly that hasn’t been wholly positive.
“That’s something we do need to reflect on and I’m sorry about that.”

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