OHMYGOSSIP — David Walliams still “hasn’t had the chance” to watch the new series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.
The 52-year-old star left the ITV show in November 2022 after audio transcripts of him making disrespectful comments about contestants two years prior were leaked, and now David has admitted he has not been staying up-to-date with the programme.
During an appearance on ITV’s ‘Lorraine’, host Lorraine Kelly asked him: “‘Britain’s Got Talent’ is on, how are you feeling about that? Do you watch, do you not watch? Are you a bit sorry about it all?”
David replied: “Well, I’ve been travelling a lot so I haven’t had a chance to see it.”
After exiting the show, the comedian issued an apology for his behaviour.
In a statement at the time, he said: “I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2020.
“These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared. Nevertheless, I am sorry.”
Currently, David is working with Matt Lucas, 50, on a new show, which will be “edgy” in a similar way to controversial BBC sketch show ‘Little Britain’, which initially aired between 2003 and 2006.
Teasing what fans can expect from the programme, the writer promised non-PC jokes similar to the original series, as well as his and Matt’s other comedy show ‘Come Fly With Me’.
During an appearance on ‘The Therapy Crouch’ podcast, he said: “We’re writing again but we want to do entirely new characters like ‘Come Fly With Me’.
“It’s a little bit edgy, there are jokes in it that are like, not in terrible taste, but – you – know – like ‘Little Britain’ was and ‘Come Fly With Me’.
“No, it’s not trendy, it’s edgy. It’s walking a line that some people might be a little shocked at.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jeremy Clarkson has helped cut red tape for British farmers.
After his spout with the West Oxfordshire District Council over his desire to convert a barn on his Diddly Squat farm into a restaurant made headlines, the UK government have now passed a new so-called Clarkson’s Clause law that will allow farmers to transform their unused buildings into homes or shops without applying for planning permission.
In a statement on Gov.uk, Minister for Housing, Planning and Building Safety Lee Rowley said: “Farmers are the lifeblood of communities, and these changes give them the freedom to grow their businesses, and plan for their futures.
“This is all part of our Long-term Plan for Housing to deliver more homes for rural communities and reform the planning system, removing unnecessary barriers to development.”
Secretary of State Michael Gove added the policy would prioritise the “broader health of our farming economy”.
Speaking with the BBC’s Farming Today, he said: “The broader health of our farming economy and rural England matters more than an individual who worries that what was once a barn has become a home.”
Earlier this month, the former ‘Top Gear’ presenter, 64, released the third series of his hit Amazon Prime show ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ which follows Jeremy’s struggles as he tries to turn a profit from his Diddly Squat Farm while the industry continues to suffer from surging prices.
‘The Grand Tour’ host admitted he has had sleepless nights over the challenges of making money on his farm.
According to the Daily Mail, he said: “Last year before the harvest we had to lay out £108,000 on diesel, fertiliser sprays, and the seed itself.
“That’s fine if the weather is okay because you’re going to make that money back. But you have a hell of a lot of sleepless nights when you know that one rainstorm could wreck the lot.”
Jeremy conceded “everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong” after the council forced him to close his restaurant due to complaints from locals about traffic.
He continued: “On top of all of this, there was the pretty little restaurant that we opened earlier in the summer to sell the food we’d grown and reared on the farm.
“But after just six weeks, the council served us with an enforcement notice telling us it had to close. With the restaurant shut down we could no longer afford to keep all of the cows.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Clara Amfo is returning to the BBC just two months after quitting Radio 1.
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star stepped down from her role on the ‘Future Sounds’ show after three years, but she is now set for another big project with the broadcaster.
The BBC has announced Clara will front a new podcast ‘Make Me A Mixtape’ alongside Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens.
The show will see the duo competing against each other to create the perfect playlist based on a specific theme.
In a press release, the BBC revealed: “In this new series, once the theme is set by the listener, or celebrity guest, Clara and Jordan will battle it out to curate the perfect mixtape.
“As Clara and Jordan push for perfection there will be killer stories, incredible celebrity drop ins, hilarious confessions, tea-spilling reveals and full throttle music passion.
“The power is then in the listeners’ hands to decide who curated the best mixtape for them.”
The longtime pals will use their own musical knowledge, tastes and experiences in “a format where human beings, not algorithms, pick the best tracks”.
The programme is being produced by Audio Always for BBC Music and BBC Sounds.
Last month, it was revealed Clara has landed her own live primetime music show on ITV, with ‘ITV Studio Sessions’ now recorded at The O2 and available to stream on ITVX, with new episodes airing each Friday night.
The series platforms some of the most talented UK musicians as well as championing new singers with Becky Hill, Cat Burns, Jess Glynne, Tom Walker, YUNGBLUD and Sekou, as they perform new music, old favourites and one-of-a-kind covers allowing audiences to enjoy the artists in a whole new light.
Back in December, Clara announced her departure from ‘Future Sounds’, and revealed she was looking forward to the next stage of her career.
She said at the time: “I’m energised and excited for my next chapter as part of the network and beyond.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ncuti Gatwa would love Gillian Anderson to join ‘Doctor Who’ as a villain.
The 31-year-old actor rose to fame as Eric in ‘Sex Education’ before stepping into the TARDIS, and he’d like to be reunited with his co-star as part of the hit BBC sci-fi show.
He told Attitude magazine: “My dream casting for a Doctor Who villain would be Gillian Anderson, because she is exceptional!
“She is sci-fi royalty, and she would make a fabulous, fabulous villain.”
Gillian played sex therapist Jean on the show, and Ncuti thinks her on-screen son Otis – played by Asa Butterfield – would be a great choice to join the Fifteenth Doctor on his adventures.
He added: “The person I’d take from ‘Sex Education’, from the land of Moordale into the Whoniverse would be Asa/Otis, my companion of life.”
When it comes to ‘Doctor Who’ villains, the ‘Barbie’ actor admitted he was left terrified by Maestro in ‘The Devil’s Chord’ episode.
He said: “The villain that has frightened me the most this season, I would say, definitely is Jinkx Monsoon’s character.”
There is more to come, as showrunner Russell T. Davies teased something special and “hard to describe” for this week’s episode ’73 Yards.
He told RadioTimes.com: “Episode 4 has got possibly the strangest villain you’ll ever see.
“You have to come and watch – even in an interview like this, it’s hard to describe. You’ve got to come and watch episode 4 to understand what’s going on.”
Despite keeping tightlipped on the villain, Russell has given a tease of what to expect from the episode as a whole, which is taking a horror twist.
He told the ‘Official Doctor Who Podcast’: “This is Welsh folk horror coming up, with an astonishing cast… It’s spooky, it’s strange, it’s genuinely unlike any other episode we’ve ever done before.
“We all found ourselves fascinated by making this. We had to test so much and get so much exactly right.
“It’s very strange, ’73 yards’ is very significantly important. Pay attention to those scrolls at the beginning and you might wonder what the message means – ‘Rest in peace, Mad Jack.'”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Brin Pirathapan has won this year’s ‘MasterChef’.
The 29-year-old veterinary surgeon beat off competition from Louise Lyons Macleod, 44, and Chris Willoughby, 44, to be awarded the 2024 title by judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode, who claimed it was the “best final” in the show’s 20-year history.
Reflecting on his victory, Brin said: “I’m absolutely chuffed to bits. I can’t breathe!
“I’m a big mix of my background, my culture and all the opportunities my parents have given me.
“They’ve been incredible and I’ve done it for them as much as I’ve done it for myself.
“The experience itself has been incredible and to top it off with this is just the most amazing thing, ever.”
John praised Brin’s flavour combinations, and admitted his three-course meal in the final would be welcome in any restaurant across the country.
He said: “Brin is an extraordinary cook and an amazing talent.
“He takes combinations that don’t sound like they belong together, but they actually work.
“Today, he’s delivered three absolutely sensational courses that could grace the table of any restaurant up and down the land.”
Gregg also heaped praise on the “unique” star, insisting he is one of the “cleverest talents” he has ever seen in the ‘MasterChef’ kitchen.
He added: “These are ingredient combinations that Brin is inventing.
“That makes him dangerously clever. He’s got technique, he’s got creativity.
“In my experience, Brin is unique. One of the cleverest talents I’ve ever, ever seen.”
Brin clinched the coveted ‘MasterChef’ trophy after wowing John and Gregg in the final challenge – to show culinary skill, determination and creativity by cooking up a three-course meal.
Brin’s winning menu started with fried capers, pickled chilli, pickled and charred shallots, orange and honey-glazed octopus with tempura mussels, herb tuilles dusted with scallop roe, an orange gel and samphire, on a romesco sauce.
His main course was spiced venison loin, beef short-rib and pickled mushroom tartlet, celeriac and miso purée, salt-baked beetroot and pak choi, served with a gochujang and red wine sauce split with a herb oil.
And he finished his menu with a dessert of white chocolate and cardamom and saffron cremeux, with pistachio meringue shards, whisky-poached mango, raspberry gel, pistachio crumb and a mango, lime and chili sorbet.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Fortune Hotel’ is reportedly already set to return for a second series.
The strategic gameshow – which is presented by Stephen Mangan sees 10 pairs given a briefcase, with one containing a huge £250,000 prize – has proven to be a hit with fans as the first eight episodes have aired, and ITV is looking into plans for another run.
An insider told The Sun newspaper’s TVBiz column: “Launching new formats is a gamble these days and an uncommonly large number have fallen by the wayside despite them showing some promise.
“Channel 4 poured huge budgets into reality shows ‘Scared Of The Dark’ and ‘Rise And Fall’, for example, but couldn’t justify taking them to a second series.
“That won’t be the case for The Fortune Hotel, though. Despite a considerable spend, ITV is working on plans for round two.”
On the show, the contestants have to decided whether to keep or swap their cases, with another one containing an early checkout card, and the remaining eight being empty.
Earlier this week, the show pulled in its biggest audience to date with a peak of over 2.6 million viewers.
There have been plenty of comparisons to ‘The Traitors’ – which hit 3.5 million for its first episode, including online viewing figures – but ITV remains undeterred.
The source added: “‘The Fortune Hotel’ hasn’t been able to shake the comparisons to ‘The Traitors’, but people seem to have forgotten that it was only towards the end of the first series that the BBC One show gained a real following.
“ITV has clearly seen enough in the stats, including a solid start with the crucial 16-34 audience, to plough on for series two.”
Like BBC’s game of bluff, ‘The Fortune Hotel’ has seen plenty of scheming and drama as the contestants figured out the best path to victory.
The insider said: “It took even the players a few days to work out how to really play the game, but now the in-fighting and suspicions are bubbling over.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ruth Langsford is worried Eamon Holmes “might never be 100 percent right” amid his health struggles.
The 64-year-old presenter is concerned for her husband – who she has been married to for 14 years – after he has suffered with chronic back pain for almost two years.
She told Women’s Weekly: “I don’t know how much Eamonn’s mobility will improve. We live in hope.
“He does the physio, but there might have to be some acceptance that this might never be 100 percent right.
“With any care situation – and there are millions of carers in this country – it isn’t always easy. It’s testing but we manage as a family.”
The ‘Loose Women’ star admitted her husband’s struggles have made her truly realise the importance of health.
She added: “I look at Eamonn, who’s had his health and back problems, and it makes you realise how important your health is.”
Her comments come after recent photos showed Eamonn, also 64, with two walking sticks – and later in a wheelchair – after a difficult physio session.
He previously had surgery on his back due to bulging discs, but he fell and broke his shoulder last year, which has set back his recovery.
A source recently told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Eamonn has been using walking aids for around 18 months now so not much has changed unfortunately.
“He is doing everything he can but the lack of progress from the physio has obviously been a bit frustrating.
“But he continues to have physio sessions pretty much every day and continues to work hard in his rehabilitation.
“He is in pain a lot of the time and so that is not fun at all but he keeps going and he is loving his work still and he is a journalist at heart.”
Eamonn still works three days a week for GB News, but earlier this year and admitted he is worried about the “harsh reality” that he could never walk alone again with aids.
He said: “I have tried every treatment, but you go, ‘Maybe I’ll never get out of it,’ which is a harsh reality to face.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Shona McGarty won’t be tuning into her “emotional” final ‘EastEnders’ episode as it airs.
The 32-year-old actress – who first played Whitney Dean on the BBC soap in 2008 – is leaving Albert Square after 16 years, and her last ever episode will air on Thursday (23.05.24).
She said in a video shared on Instagram: “Hey guys.
“So this is a little message just to say I have of course been following Whitney’s journey this week and obviously it’s her last week, which has been really emotional to watch because I know it’s coming to an end.”
Unfortunately, she won’t be able to tune in with everyone else because she’s away rehearsing for her role in ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’ this summer.
Her partner David Bracken has to travel back to Ireland to play a show, and Shona would rather wait until the weekend to catch the episode with her “whole family”.
She continued: “[He] has to fly back to Ireland because he has a gig, obviously he’s a musician and that’s the name of the game.
“So I really want to watch my last episode, which is tomorrow night… I really want to watch [it] with him and with my whole family, just like I did with my first episode.
“So I’m not going to watch my last episode until Saturday when David’s home and I’m back home. So if I’m not really active on [social media] it’s because I’m trying not to get distracted and watch it.”
The video cut out, and in a follow-up she admitted she “got a bit emotional” talking about her farewell.
She said: “Sorry about that. Got a bit emotional, which is only natural. I mean, I’ve been there for 16 years.
“It has been really emotional and I just want to say thank you to everyone who’s ever supported Whitney, ever. Or even if you didn’t support Whitney and you gave me a hate comment … it’s still support.”
She reiterated that it was “her decision” to leave the soap, and she’s grateful to her fans along the way.
She added: “I just want to say thanks. Thanks for everything. And I’m not gonna be watching my episode until Saturday, so there you go.
“But thank you so much for everything. 16 years is a long time. It’s been a tough old paper round. I’ve loved every single minute of it.
“And who knows… the door is wide open and Whitney could come back in in her high heels and really big earrings one day. Love you all loads.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Laura Woods will return to ITV for ‘Euro 2024’ after stepping back from work after a gruesome injury at home.
The 36-year-old presenter was forced to miss the broadcaster’s coverage of last weekend’s Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight after suffering cuts on her arms and face in a freak accident “swinging a pillow into a glass lampshade”.
Now, ITV has confirmed she will be back on screen alongside Mark Pougatch for the upcoming tournament in Germany.
They will be joined by departing Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou as part of an all-star punditry team including Graeme Souness, Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright.
Also set to take part are Eni Aluko, Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl, Karen Carney and refereeing analyst Christina Unkel.
When it comes to commentary, Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, PIen Meulensteen and Joe Speight will take the lead, with co-commentators Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend.
Meanwhile, the BBC’s coverage across TV and radio will be led by Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Alex Scott.
They will be joined by a host of pundits, including Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard, Cesc Fabregas, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Williams, Ellen White, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden.
A number of names are also making their Men’s Euros BBC punditry debut, with Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Thomas Frank and David Moyes joining the fray.
In terms of co-commentators, the BBC will have Danny Murphy, Martin Keown and Jermaine Jenas up in the gantry.
It’s believed both BBC and ITV were going head to head to secure the services of Jurgen Klopp after the 56-year-old manager stepped down as Liverpool boss over the weekend.
However, Mail Sport reports that neither broadcaster has been able to make a deal, with the former Reds chief expected to watch the tournament as a fan in his home nation.
ITV’s Euro 2024 coverage kicks off with the opening game between Germany v Scotland at 8pm on June 14, while BBC’s coverage starts the following day with Italy v Albania.
The BBC will also show England’s first two group game against Serbia and Denmark.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Love Island’s 11th series will begin next month, and spin-off show ‘Aftersun’ will also return.
The latest instalment of the ITV2 dating show will launch on Monday June 3rd, with Maya Jama returning to host the programme.
Maya will also front returning spin-off ‘Love Island: Aftersun’, which will air live from London every Sunday on ITV2 and ITVX.
The TV presenter will be joined by an all-star array of regular panellists, with Sam Thompson and Indiyah Polack resuming their roles.
They will be joined by new panellists Amy Hart, Chris Taylor and Jordan Stephens.
Amanda Stavri, Commissioning Editor, Reality at ITV, said: “We’re thrilled to have ‘Aftersun’ back this summer on ITV2 and ITVX, as our amazing host Maya Jama unpacks all the latest news and exclusives direct from the ‘Love Island’ villa.
“We’re also excited to announce three brand new rotating panellists; ‘Love Island’ alumni Amy Hart and Chris Taylor and superfan Jordan Stephens, who will join Sam and Indiyah for even more chat, more opinion and more revelation, as they dissect all the Love Island drama from across the week!”
What’s more, former Islander Indiyah will continue to host the ‘Love Island: The Morning After’ podcast.
She will be joined by Amy Hart and Chris Taylor every Tuesday to Saturday, and the podcast will be available to watch visually for the first-time ever.
The trio will be joined by a rotation of celebrity ‘Love Island’ fans, as well as the dumped Islanders fresh from the villa to catch up on all the latest action.
Love Island returns on Monday 3rd June at 9pm On ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV And STV Player, and in Ireland on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alan Halsall is hoping to take part in ‘I’m A Celebrity. . . Get Me Out of Here!’ this year.
The ‘Coronation Street’ legend – who has played Tyrone Dobbs for 26 years – had been due to go into the Australian jungle last year but his trip Down Under was cancelled after he needed major knee surgery, but he’s hoping to be recovered enough to take on the gruelling challenges of the show in a few months time.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Alan was gutted when circumstances meant he couldn’t be considered for the line-up last year.
“I’m A Celebrity producers were also disappointed because they often like to have a Corrie star in the mix, and he is a particularly popular member of the cast.
“Alan and the show bosses are just glad he’s now in a position to be part of this year’s show — though the ­official line-up is months away from being confirmed.”
The 41-year-old actor took a short break from ‘Corrie’ when he underwent surgery to reconstruct his anterior cruciate ligament last November.
He admitted at the time it would take almost a year to fully recover from the operation.
He wrote on Instagram after the procedure: “I have been told the surgery went really well.
“I know I have a long nine–12 months of rehabilitation ahead of me, but I’m sure with the support of family + friends I’ll get there.
“Any rehab tips or advice?”
When Alan was first speculated to be going on the ITV1 reality show, it was claimed producers were “over the moon” to have him on board.
A source said at the time: “Tyrone is one of Corrie’s most-loved characters so Alan comes with a ready-made fan base.
“Sometimes soap actors who are known for their iconic roles don’t quite translate once in camp – Adam Woodyatt being one recent example.
“But Alan is a top lad with bags of personality so ITV are over the moon he’s in talks to join their 2023 cast.”
Alan was even tipped to be the “jungle shower surprise” on the series, which is hosted by Ant and Dec.
The source continued: “I’m A Celeb viewers love a jungle shower surprise and Alan is hiding a killer bod under Tyrone’s oil-streaked mechanic overalls.
“Alan might be 40 but he easily ticks the soap hunk box, too.”

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