OHMYGOSSIP — Linda Robson racked up £3,000 worth of parking tickets.
The ‘Loose Women’ panellist, 66, admitted she had been fined several times because she felt her “national treasure” status allowed her to park “anywhere [she] likes”.
During an appearance on ‘Good Morning Britain’, she told hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls: “I’ve just paid £3,000 worth of parking tickets.”
Linda then revealed her children – including daughter Lauren, who she has with ex Tony Tyler, and her two children Louis and Roberta, who she has with her former husband Mark Dunford – had taken her car keys away from her due to her poor parking.
She said: “They’ve taken my car keys off of me, my kids, they’re taking control of my money and my car. So I’m not allowed to drive anymore because I just go, ‘Well, I’m a national treasure – I can park wherever I like.’ ”
The former ‘I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!’ star also conceded she receives “pocket money” twice a week, because she “can’t be trusted” to spend responsibly.
She admitted: “I get pocket money on a Monday and a Friday because I can’t be trusted with my money either!”
When asked what she spent her money on, Linda said “expensive candles” and “treating her family” took up the bulk of her expenditure.
She said: “I like candles, so I buy expensive candles. And I like treating my family, my kids and my sisters.”
What’s more, the ‘Birds of a Feather’ star shocked viewers after she revealed former ‘EastEnders’ actor Joe Swash lost his virginity in her house.
She explained: “Joe lived, like, opposite me. Joe actually lost his virginity in my house!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ and ‘Happy Valley’ will do battle at the upcoming TRIC Awards.
The ITV show will go up against a hat-trick of BBC series, ‘Happy Valley’, ‘Death in Paradise’ and ‘Kin’, in the Drama category at the upcoming TRIC (The Television and Radio Industries Club) Awards.
‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’, which starred the likes of Toby Jones and Monica Dolan, followed the Post Office scandal which saw hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted due to the faulty IT system Horizon.
As well as the drama being up for an award, ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office – The Real Story’ is also on the shortlist for the Factual prize, alongside ‘Martin Lewis Money Show Live’, ‘Planet Earth III’ and ‘The Repair Shop’.
What’s more, Ant and Dec have a nod in the TV Personality category, but will face stiff competition from the likes of Bradley Walsh, Martin Lewis, and Piers Morgan.
Former ‘Good Morning Britain’ co-host Piers’ grilling of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’ show is also up for an accolade in the Interview of the Year category.
Others in contention are Alastair Stewart revealing his heartbreaking diagnosis to Camilla Tominey, Louis Theroux interviewing Dame Joan Collins, and Ken Bruce’s chat with Noel Gallagher.
What’s more, BBC series ‘Race Across The World’ will be hoping to win the quest for the Entertainment prize, ahead of ‘Gogglebox’, ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’, and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
And ‘The Traitors’ – which returned for a second series earlier this year – is up for the Game Show gong.
But the thrilling Claudia Winkleman-fronted programme will have to outdo ‘1 Per Cent Club’, ‘The Chase’, and ‘Dragons’ Den’.
The TRIC Awards ceremony – which is in its 55th year – will take place in London on June 25th, hosted by Roman Kemp.

TRIC Awards 2024 Nominations

DRAMA
Death in Paradise
Happy Valley
Kin
Mr Bates vs The Post Office

ENTERTAINMENT
Gogglebox
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Race Across The World
Strictly Come Dancing

GAME SHOW
1 Per Cent Club
The Chase
Dragons Den
The Traitors

FACTUAL
Martin Lewis Money Show Live
Mr Bates vs The Post Office – The Real Story
Planet Earth III
The Repair Shop

LIVE EVENT
FIFA Women’s World Cup Final
Glastonbury: Elton John’s Farewell
The Coronation of TM The King and Queen Camilla
The Ashes Test Match Special – BBC Radio 5 Live

FOOD
Gordon Gino and Fred: Viva Espana
The Great British Bake Off
MasterChef
Saturday Kitchen

DAYTIME
A Place in the Sun
Escape to the Country
Homes Under the Hammer
Ken Bruce

NEWS
BBC Breakfast
BBC News at Six
GB News Breakfast
Good Morning Britain

NEWS PRESENTER
Eamonn Holmes
Matt Chorley
Nigel Farage
Susanna Reid

PODCAST
Staying Relevant: Sam Thompson Pete Wicks
That Peter Crouch Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The Rest is History

INTERVIEW OF THE YEAR
Alastair Stewart reveals his heartbreaking diagnosis to Camilla Tominey
Louis Theroux Interviews Dame Joan Collins
Ken Bruce interviews Noel Gallagher
Piers Morgan Uncensored: PM and the PM

SOCIAL MEDIA BROADCAST
Amelia Dimoldenberg
Giovanna Fletcher
Joe Wicks
Sophie Hinchcliffe

RADIO PERSONAILITY
Chris Moyles
Ken Bruce
Roman Kemp
Sara Cox

RADIO SHOW
Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp
Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden
Ken Bruce
The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show

TV PERSONALITY
Ant and Dec
Bradley Walsh
Martin Lewis
Piers Morgan

SOAP ACTOR
David Neilson (Roy Cropper, Coronation Street)
Derek Thompson (Charlie Fairhead, Casualty)
Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle, Emmerdale)
Maureen Lipman (Evelyn Plummer, Coronation Street)

SOAP OF THE YEAR
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Emmerdale
The Archers

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OHMYGOSSIP — Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner are to star in new Paramount+ drama ‘Little Disasters’.
The upcoming series – which will be adapting Sarah Vaughan’s 2020 novel of the same name – follows expectant mothers Jess (Diane) Liz (Jo), Charlotte (Shelley Conn) and Mel (Emily Taaffe), who have little in common “apart from their due dates”.
After doctor Liz is forced to decide whether to call social services on her long-time pal Jess, their family lives and friendship begin to unravel once the truth is unmasked.
Diane, 47, said: “I think this series will offer a relatable story which examines the crippling judgement levied upon mothers by society.
“The story so wonderfully explores the fragility of reputation, with the rapid unravelling of Jess’ seemingly perfect life.
“I can’t wait to begin developing Jess’s character and explore the challenges of motherhood through her eyes.”
The actresses will appear alongside ‘The Peripheral’ star JJ Feild – who will play family man Ed – and ‘Star Wars: Andor’ actor Ben Bailey Smith, who has been cast as Liz’s husband Nick.
Jo, 47, is “really looking forward” to working with the cast.
She said: “We meet Liz at a moment when she has to make an impossible choice between her duty as a doctor and loyalty to her friend. I’m really looking forward to working alongside this great cast and to start exploring the impact of Liz’s decision.”
Sarah’s story – which is being produced by Roughcut Television – will be adapted for the screen by writers Ruth Fowler and Amanda Duke, while Ash Atalla, Alex Smith and Marianna Abbotts are to executive produce.
Reflecting on the upcoming series, Marianna said: “We are so excited to bring Sarah Vaughan’s gripping and thought-provoking novel, ‘Little Disasters’, to the screen.
“Ruth Fowler and Amanda Duke’s brilliant scripts stay true to the themes in the book and shine a light on the dark reaches and intense love of motherhood. We are thrilled that such incredible acting talent, Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner, will be bringing Jess and Liz to life.”
The production of ‘Little Disasters’ has commenced, and the series will be available exclusively on Paramount+ in the UK and Ireland.

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OHMYGOSSIP — A new “duty of care” system is reportedly being introduced to help the stars of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ .
The show has been mired in controversy in recent weeks after professional dancer Giovanni Pernice was accused of “threatening and abusive behaviour” towards his former partners – claims he vehemently denied – and now BBC bosses are said to have put together plans to make sure everyone involved in the series feels fully supported in the future.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “The BBC is under enormous pressure to ensure this series goes without a hitch. Cameras will be installed pretty much everywhere and a counsellor will be on call 24/7.”
The publication added that cameras will be used to film training sessions and contestants will be provided with chaperones if requested, while they will also be offered therapy sessions and psychological testing to ensure they can cope with the rigours of the prime time show.
Kate Phillips, the BBC’s Beeb director of unscripted shows, told the outlet: “The BBC takes its duty of care incredibly ­seriously and are always looking at ways to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of contributors.”
It comes after it was revealed Giovanni will not return to ‘Strictly’ for the 2024 season. The BBC unveiled a list of all the dancers taking part in the next season and his name was not included.
Giovanni, 33, has denied any wrongdoing and said he is “looking forward to clearing [his] name.”
In a statement released last month, he explained: “To my dear fans, you will be as surprised as I am that allegations have been made about my dance teaching methods in the media this week.
“Of course, I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I look forward to clearing my name.
“Those who have followed my journey on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive. No one is more ambitious for my dance partners than me.
“I have always striven to help them be the very best dancers they can be. This has always come from a place of love and wanting to win – for me and my dance partners. Thank you all again for your continued love and support!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Hannah Spearritt has signed up for ‘Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins’.
The former S Club singer – who was the second star voted off the most recent series of ‘Dancing on Ice’ – is returning to reality TV by putting herself to the test on the gruelling Channel 4 military endurance competition later this year.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre TV column: “Hannah is a great signing for the show.
“She’s got a huge fan base who will want to see her take on some of the biggest challenges on telly.
“She jumped at the chance to show what she’s made of.”
News of her casting comes days after it was reported ex-footballer Troy Deeney has also signed up for the show, following in the footsteps of other ex-players including Wayne Bridge, John Fashanu and Jermaine Pennant.
A source told The Sun: “Footballers’ competitive streak seems to lend itself to taking part. Troy is likely to discuss some of the most upsetting elements of his life in the interrogation room with the instructors.
“Often the celebrities taking part reveal deep-rooted problems that only manifest themselves fully when they’re pushed to the limit in the competition.”
Ex-contestants have revealed that the series is notoriously tough.
Danielle Lloyd recently recounted how she was telling one of the show’s hosts, Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox—who works alongside Matthew ‘Ollie’ Ollerton and Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham—that giving birth to her five kids, Archie, 13, Harry, 12, George, 10, Ronnie, 6, and Autumn, 22 months, was preferable.
The 39-year-old former beauty queen – who was on the edition won by ‘Pop Idol’ victor Gareth Gates – told Yahoo! News: “I actually said to Foxy when we were doing that wire one where we had to drop. I was like, ‘I would rather give birth five more times than do this.’ And he was like, ‘Oh you’re f****** crazy then!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Charlie Cooper is chasing UFOs, Crop Circles and ghost dogs in a new BBC documentary.
The ‘This Country’ co-creator and star is fronting new series with the working title ‘Charlie Cooper’s Local Legends’, where he will explore “gloriously bonkers rural myths of the UK” as he tours the UK in his campervan.
He said: “I’m really excited about this new series, as I’ve always been fascinated by local legends, myth and folklore.
“As I see it, my mission is to explore our ancient world, seek out mythical creatures and boldly go where no TV presenter has gone before.”
In the three-part series – which will air on BBC Three and iPlayer – Charlie will investigate “everything from Crop Circles and UFOs in Wiltshire to roaming ghost dogs on the coast and countryside of East Anglia”.
He will meet both belivers and naysayers, while visiting iconic locations as he tries to “get to the bottom of the truth”.
In a press release, the BBC revealed he will “search spooky small-town goings on, uncovering eye-witness accounts and elusive evidence as well as staging his own experiments in a bid to bring him closer to the truth”.
They added: “Along the way, he will pay homage to the countryside legends of brilliant Britain and will explore how they have come to define the places and people they originate from.”
Nasfim Haque, Head of Content for BBC Three, said: “It is super thrilling and scary in equal measure to see what mysteries and magic Charlie uncovers on his adventures.
“We are so pleased to be working with him on his factual debut at the BBC and we are sure that audiences will be captivated by everything he discovers.”
And Tom O’Brien, MD of Naked and Executive Producer, commented: “We’re delighted to be working with Charlie and BBC Three on a brand-new adventure series ripe with character, kookiness and the uncanny.
“British folktales are finding new life once again with a real explosion of interest, so it’s a great time to unearth their origins, quirks and meaning for the present-day.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jamie Oliver has reportedly signed a huge new deal with Netflix.
The ‘Naked Chef’ star has almost exclusively been making programmes for Channel 4 over the last two decades, but after his ‘golden handcuffs’ deal with the broadcaster ended two years ago, he has been open to projects on other platforms.
As reported by The Sun newspaper’s TVBiz column, Jamie’s first show with the streaming giant will be on their long running hit series ‘Chef’s Table’.
The programme premiere in 2015, giving viewers a peak at the real lives – and kitchens – of star chefs from around the world.
A source said: “The likes of Jamie Oliver are the ultimate choice for these international streamers, because they bring along a ready-made fanbase in countries dotted around the globe.”
And after the likes of Jeremy Clarkson and Holly Willoughby have begun to explore streaming with shows like ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ and ‘Bear Hunt’ respectively, it’s becoming an appealing medium for stars in the UK.
The insider added: “Signing for a huge streamer has now become a right of passage for the biggest stars on TV.
“It is seen as the next higher step in their career beyond working for the BBC, ITV or Channel 4.
“It’s a situation which might have been unthinkable a few years ago, but it reflects a firm shift towards Netflix and Prime Video fast becoming the go-to for entertainment and factual programming.”
The culinary star first rose to fame as ‘The Naked Chef’ on BBC, before joining Channel 4 in 2002 with ‘Jamie’s Kitchen’.
He is yet to comment on the situation publicly, but it’s thought despite apparently being keen to explore opportunities with Netflix, he still has several shows with Channel 4 in the pipeline.
Just last month, it was reported he has landed two more food projects with the broadcaster, despite splitting viewers with his recent air fryer series.
It’s said he will host new show ‘Jamie’s Money Saving Meals’ with cost cutting tips, as well as fronting food travel show ‘Jamie Cooks Georgia’.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Michael Mosley had reportedly been asked to appear in the next series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ prior to his death.
The 67-year-old TV doctor was found dead on the Greek island of Symi on Sunday (09.06.24) four days after he vanished during a walk last Wednesday (05.06.24) while he was on holiday with his wife Dr Clare Bailey – and now a new report suggests he’d been offered a place on the BBC dancing show just weeks before the tragedy.
A source told the Daily Mail newspaper: “He told me just the week before last he’d been invited to do ‘Strictly’.”
Another insider added to the publication: “Dr Mosley would have been a hugely loveable contestant, exactly what the show needs.”
Mosley had previously been vocal about the health benefits of dancing and even held the show’s famous Glitterball trophy during an episode of his BBC series ‘Just One Thing’.
During the episode, he explained: “Dancing undoubtedly improves your fitness. It has been shown to support your mental health and it can even boost your memory.
“It can be used effectively for depression and it’s good for social connection. Dance has also been shown to help manage the symptoms of a number of conditions, including Parkinson’s disease and dementia …
“Dancing is a valuable way to increase your physical activity. It can get your heartbeat up over 140 beats per minute and help you burn quite a few calories – around 340 every half an hour.
“It has a great combination of low- and high-intensity bouts during the exercise. On top of that, new routines are a fun way to challenge your brain.”
According to police, Mosley died of natural causes just hours after he set out on a walk without his mobile phone.
Emergency services launched an extensive search for the TV star and even used drones to look over the area where he went missing.
His body was found by a camera crew just yards from where volunteers had been looking for him.
Mosley’s wife Clare said in a statement: “My family and I have been hugely comforted by the outpouring of love from people from around the world. It’s clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.
“We’re taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it. He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen by the extensive search team.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amy Dowden has chronicled her battle with cancer in a new BBC documentary.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 at the age of 32 and was given the all-clear in February after months of gruelling treatment – and now she’s revealed she allowed cameras to follow her throughout her journey for a new film called ‘Amy Dowden: Fight of My Life’ which will air over the summer.
Amy said in a statement: “It was an exciting new chapter in my life, but finding a lump on my breast changed my life.
“I never thought at my age I would get cancer and, despite having family members and friends who were cancer survivors, had no idea just what the impact on my life would be.
“I’ve learnt so much about myself and what a cancer diagnosis means on this journey. I hope others find hope and strength from this film, and that it encourages everyone to check themselves, no matter what age you are.”
Amy made the decision to allow cameras to follow her during her cancer treatment just six days after her diagnosis and the documentary was made over the course of 15 months.
The film will air in the run-up to Amy’s return to ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the autumn after she was forced to miss the 2023 season due to her illnes.
Amy previously revealed she was working hard in a bid to return to the show this year.
During an appearance on ‘BBC Breakfast’ she was asked about returning to ‘Strictly’, and she said: “That would be the dream, I’m working really hard and getting my body full back and rehab and physio.
“I’ve got a brilliant team so fingers crossed I’ll be back on your screens dancing later this year.”
Amy – who is married to fellow dancer Benjamin Jones – then recalled the shock of learning she had been diagnosed with cancer.
She recounted: “So I found a lump the day before I was going on my honeymoon, and obviously when I got back I went to my GP and yeah I was told unfortunately it is grade three cancer and I need a mastectomy, chemotherapy. “
“I never thought for a million years at 32 that I’d be diagnosed with breast cancer, there I was living my life to the full on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. I just got married, cancer doesn’t discriminate.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Traitors’ star Jaz Singh has landed a new presenting role on the BBC.
The 30-year-old star – who was a finalist on the second season of the Beeb’s hit gameshow earlier this year – is set to host a two-hour radio show on BBC Asian Network with his first ‘Asian Network Motivation’ programme airing on June 17.
The BBC Radio 1 press office announced on X, formerly Twitter: “Jaz Singh, finalist of series 2 of The Traitors, will be presenting the Asian Network Motivation slot from Monday 17 June (20:00-22:00).
“Welcome to the family Jaz, we can’t wait to tune in!”
Jaz has revealed the news on his own Instagram account, saying “the wait is finally over”.
He wrote: “I can officially announce and have the complete privilege to share with you all that I’ll be joining @bbcasiannetwork as a presenter, bringing you all things motivation!!
“YES THAT’S RIGHT, you get to hear more of me and my tunes on #Radio getting you in the best frame of mind, starting off with my first show Monday 17th June chatting about what The Traitors taught me.”
He also teased the possibility of “a few exclusives in store” for listiners, and promised “this is just the beginning” for him.
He continued: “Absolutely buzzingggg and grateful for this amazing opportunity that has come my way AND this is just the beginning. Thank you to everybody involved in making this happen!”
Fans and fellow stars have flooded the post with messages of support, including comedian and ‘Masked Singer’ host Joel Dommett.
He commented: “Ah man this is GREAT!”
And Zoe Ball added: “Jaz this is epic and so deserved xxxx”
Earlier this year, Jaz was a Faithful on ‘The Traitors’ and made it to the final before being eliminated by Mollie Pearce, who then lost to Traitor Harry Clarke.
Reflecting on his game plan, he told the Radio Times magazine: “I’m very fortunate actually to come out of the experience knowing that I have a clean conscience and I’m so comfortable with how I played the game.”

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