Debbie McGee calls out ‘two-faced’ TV stars

OHMYGOSSIP — Debbie McGee has implied there are some two-faced celebrities on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ this year.
The 59-year-old star – who is one of the favourites to win the series this year – has subtly slammed some of her rivals on the ballroom and latin show for coming across as “warm through the television” but cold in real life – but she refused to divulge who has been ruffling a few feathers behind the scenes.
Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, she said: “I understand that we can all have favourites. But some people who are not very warm in real life come through on TV as very warm.”
Her coy remarks come just hours after Aston Merrygold – who crashed out of the competition a few weeks ago – suggested she was trying to pull the wool over the public’s eyes.
He told OK! Online: “I’m not sure she’s terrible, I’d be very happy to say ‘Don’t try it Debbie, you’re not terrible! You’re still very good come Monday! Let’s not beat around the bush!’ She is amazing. On Saturday she’s incredible, on Monday she’s incredible … You can’t take it away from Debbie she’s amazing, she’s never bad on a Monday! She’s always incredible, it’s the semi final now, everyone’s showing their worth and she’s definitely one to watch.”
Meanwhile, since joining the competition, Debbie’s strong bond with her professional partner Giovanni Pernice has been the hot topic of conversation but she insists they’re nothing more than friends.
She said recently: “For a woman of my age, it was very flattering people think that there might be more. I do have a little chuckle to myself. We have the greatest working partnership. We do have chemistry, we’re great mates and I think that’s more special than if there was anything else going on. People want me to be in a relationship with him, and I’m really sorry to disappoint them.”

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Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies’ split blamed on Dancing on Ice

OHMYGOSSIP — Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies’ shocking split has been blamed on his ‘Dancing on Ice’ gig.
Alex Bowen – who won ‘Love Island’ with his girlfriend Olivia Buckland in 2016 – couldn’t believe it when he heard that this year’s champions had called time on their relationship, but he’s convinced the 20-year-old hunk’s involvement in the skating show has caused a rift between him and the brunette babe.
Speaking to The Sun Online, he said: “I think their split is shocking because they won the show and everyone thought they were the best couple. But you don’t know what you’ve got to handle on the outside.
“You don’t know how if you’ll be living on different sides of the country, you don’t know how much work you’ll be getting. The fact Kem got ‘Dancing On Ice’ – that will be taking up a lot of his time.”
Olivia added: “We don’t know Kem but we both know Amber. I text her last night and said I hoped she was alright. I’m sure he’s lovely but it’s such a hard thing to make work when you’re so busy. He’s mega busy, it must be so hard for him – it’s just so difficult really.”
The former couple – who were dating for four months – announced their split in a joint statement earlier this week, blaming their hectic schedules on their decision to part ways, and vowed to remain friends.
They said in the statement: “With sadness, we’ve decided to separate.
“We fell in love in the villa and want to thank all the fans of the show for supporting us.
“Our schedules made it difficult. We’ll remain good friends.”
Amber, 21, has since taken to her social networking sites to thank her fans for their support.
She said: “Would just like to say I am incredibly overwhelmed by everyone’s lovely messages and comments. The love and support from you all has been absolutely heartwarming. Thank you so much (sic)”
Kem started training for ‘Dancing on Ice’ last month and will take to the rink in front of the nation next month.

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Reggie Yates quits Top of the Pops

OHMYGOSSIP — Reggie Yates has resigned from ‘Top of the Pops’ after making “some ill-considered remarks”.
The 34-year-old TV presenter previously came under fire after he referred to music managers as the “fat Jewish guy”, for which he apologised for at the time, and he has now decided to step down from hosting the show’s Christmas special after admitting his comments have “hurt many people”.
In a statement released via his Twitter account, he said: “On a recent podcast, during a discussion about grime artists, I made some ill-considered remarks which have hurt many people.
“I can see clearly that the words I used reinforced offensive stereotypes, and that there is no context which would justify such remarks.
“My comments are no reflection on how I truly feel, and I would like to apologise unreservedly to the Jewish community, people in the music industry and anyone else I have offended.
“This has been, and continues to be a huge learning experience for me, and on reflection I have taken the decision to step down from hosting Top of the Pops this year. (sic)”
Reggie wrote in the caption: “I am stepping down from hosting Top of the Pops this year, please see below (sic)”
A BBC spokesperson said: “We take these issues very seriously and Reggie is in no doubt about the BBC’s view of his comments”.
Reggie made the comments during an interview with DJ Chuckie Lothian in an episode of a podcast titled, ‘#Halfcast Podcast: Take Back The Power’.
On the show, he said: “The thing that makes it great about this new generation of [music] artists is that they ain’t signing to majors.
“They’re independent, they’re not managed by some random fat Jewish guy from north west London, they’re managed by their brethren.”
Reggie said sorry shortly afterwards, saying: “I’m hugely apologetic for this flippant comment.
“It was not my intention to offend or reinforce stereotypes, but I’m aware that this could have been interpreted that way and for that I am also deeply sorry.
“What I was actually trying to say was how proud I am of the new generation of artists making their success independently on their own terms and without giving away control or their rights to major labels.”
Reggie was due to co-host the ‘Top of the Pops’ Christmas special with Fearne Cotton.

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Jonny MItchell plans his own love island

OHMYGOSSIP — Jonny Mitchell is planning to set up his own private love island.
The ‘Love Island’ star could reportedly make as much £1.2 million within a year thanks to his business investments in foreign exchange trading, and an insider revealed he wants to splash £15 million on Broad Key Island, a private, tropical paradise, situated off the coast of Florida, with a view to hiring it out to wealthy couples for romantic getaways.
The source told The Sun Online: “He has investors helping him but yes he has. It will be 20,000,000 [US ]dollars [£15 million] upwards, and he has plans to turn it into a love island.
“The plan is for him to buy it and develop it, before allowing wealthy couples the chance to hire the whole island along with a concierge service for the couples every needs.
“Literally the island is so secluded you could get up to anything and Jonny is sure that people will!”
Jonny, 26, recently split from ‘Made in Chelsea’ star Stephanie Pratt after she branded him a “monster” and accused him of cheating on her.
Stephanie wrote on Twitter: “WOW. My heart is just smashed. So much deceit & abuse.”
Jonny has simply claimed he’s “moving on.”
Speaking to FUBAR Radio, the reality TV star said: “You can’t hide from it, can you? That’s life! These things happen.
“It’s a shame but sometimes these things just don’t work out …
“I’m feeling alright. I’m a very optimistic person. I bounce back quite quickly. I’m just going to push forward and carry on.”

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Rebekah Vardy evicted from I’m A Celebrity

OHMYGOSSIP — Rebekah Vardy is the third star to be eliminated from ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’
The 35-year-old WAG – the wife of footballer Jamie Vardy – has left the jungle after being evicted from the ITV reality show, and she’s relieved to be heading home.
Speaking to hosts Ant & Dec immediately after being told she had been voted off the programme, she said: “I’ve had the most amazing time but I’m so glad to get out of there.”
Despite cheering as her name was announced, Rebekah praised her fellow camp mates and described the experience as unforgettable.
“It was an amazing experience and something that I will never, ever forget,” she added.
“[But] it’s harder than I ever anticipated. I completely underestimated the feeling of being separated completely from the outside world, something I’ve never experienced before.”
The star also revealed the lessons she has learned during her time on the reality show, and traits about herself that she didn’t realise until she was put in such a different environment.
She admitted: “I’ve learnt that I am so miserable and so cranky sometimes. And I can give looks that literally kill. But I’ve also learned how to be compassionate and to compromise, because that’s so important in camp.”
Earlier in the episode, Rebekah was able to receive a message from husband Jamie after the ‘Forgotten Library’ task.
His email read: “I might have voted a few times as well as getting the lads to as well, but only because I wanted people to see the real you and you’re not afraid of anything. Just carry on being yourself and keep smashing the trials and I’ll see you soon.”

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Special Star Wars commemorative note to be released

OHMYGOSSIP — A unique commemorative note has been created to celebrate the release of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’.
The note – which will be available exclusively on ebay.co.uk – has been created using technology from British company De La Rue and forms part of a special initiative to celebrate 40 years of British creativity behind the ‘Star Wars’ films.
All money raised will be donated to Together for Short Lives through ‘Star Wars: Force for Change’ – a charitable initiative from Lucasfilm and Disney.
Only 1,000 commemorative notes will be available – all priced at £100 – and a further 50 premium notes will be up for auction.
Each of the special notes will incorporate an original light side/dark side artwork composition and several special features including serial numbers, pattern work of the First Order and Resistance emblems, hidden scenes and messages and the signature of ‘The Last Jedi’ filmmaker Rian Johnson.
Johnson said: “It’s incredibly exciting to be part of this one of a kind initiative to mark the release of ‘The Last Jedi’ and for such a fantastic cause. It was a joy filming in the UK and working with a British crew and I’m delighted the GREAT Britain Campaign and De La Rue are celebrating this with the commemorative note.”
The ‘Star Wars’ franchise – which was kicked off by ‘Episode IV: A New Hope’ back in 1977 – was originally filmed at Elstree Studios, in Borehamwood, and the latest instalment was filmed in the UK using British talent in both production and cast.
‘The Last Jedi’ – which is set for release this December – stars Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (General Leia Organa), Daisy Ridley (Rey), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Andy Serkis (Snoke) and Domhnall Gleeson (General Lux).
The special notes will be available from 8pm this Thursday (07.12.17).

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Gwendoline Christie inspired by Princess Leia

OHMYGOSSIP — Gwendoline Christie was inspired by Princess Leia.
The 39-year-old actress joined the ‘Star Wars’ franchise as villain Captain Phasma in ‘The Force Awakens’ back in 2015 and will reprise her role as the First Order stormtrooper commander this December in the eighth instalment ‘The Last Jedi’.
When she was growing up, Gwendoline admits the character Leia – who was played by the late Carrie Fisher – “stayed” with her as she didn’t fit in with the “homogenised view” of women on presented on screen in the 1980s.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Christie said: “I watched TV and film obsessively from such a young age but [Leia] really stayed with me through my formative years. She doesn’t care what people think and isn’t prepared to be told what to do … That was really instrumental to me as someone who didn’t feel like I fit in that homogenised view of what a woman is supposed to be and there was inspiration there.”
‘The Last Jedi’ marks Fisher’s last outing as the iconic character after the actress tragically died last December at the age of 60.
Recently, Christie revealed she was overwhelmed with shyness when she joined the franchise and came face-to-face with her idol.
She said: “Princess Leia spoke to me … she felt different, she was smart and she was strong. When I meet someone I admire like that, I keep myself as far away as possible from the person, you know, don’t bother them, eyes to the floor – I am overcome with shyness.”
But Christie found Fisher to be an “incredibly warm” person and was able to relax more around her.
She added: “Everyone around her felt electrified by her wit and humanity. She was so open about her struggles with mental illness. The sheer force of personality is ravishing.”

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Andy Serkis: The Last Jedi is a powerful and emotional story

OHMYGOSSIP — Andy Serkis was blown away by ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ because it is such an “emotional” story.
The 53-year-old actor plays Supreme Leader Snoke in the new trilogy in the sci-fi saga and will feature a lot more in the upcoming eighth movie – helmed by Rian Johnson – than he did in ‘The Force Awakens’.
Serkis admits when saw the final cut of the movie he was stunned by how moving the story is on the big screen.
Speaking at a press event in Los Angeles, Serkis said: “I was so caught up with it not least because it was really intimate and very emotional and I wasn’t expecting that at all. It’s very very powerful, and it touches you. What Rian’s done incredibly is make this dance tonally, between these great epic moments, and hilarious antics, literally flipping on a dime and then going right through into the heart of these beautiful characters and you really care.”
Filmmaker Johnson also confirmed that the film will be darker than the previous movies and said it is “intense”.
He said: “I think we’ve been kind of trained to expect it will be a little darker and obviously it looks a little darker. We’re going to go to some intense places in the movie but I hope also it’s fun.”
‘The Last Jedi’ is set directly after 2015’s ‘The Force Awakens’ and will show Mark Hamill return as Jedi Master Luke Skywalker – who briefly appeared at the end of the last film – to train mysterious force sensitive character Rey.
The film marks the last outing for Carrie Fisher as the iconic General Leia Organa after she tragically died last December.

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John Boyega dubs Star Wars: The Last Jedi very messy

OHMYGOSSIP — John Boyega claims ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is an exploration of war and the effects it has on those involved.
The 25-year-old actor made his debut as Stormtrooper-turned-Resistance fighter Finn in 2015’s ‘The Force Awakens’ and will reprise his role in the upcoming eighth installment in the sci-fi saga this December, and he has tantalisingly teased that the story offers a new perspective on “good and evil” and conflict that hasn’t been dealt with before in the franchise, which was started by George Lucas with 1977’s ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’.
Speaking to Variety, Boyega said: “I think we’re just keeping it moving, to be honest with you man. The pressure’s on. There’s no time. I think that’s one thing that’s unique to me, about watching this movie, was the commentary on war. There hasn’t been a ‘Star Wars’ movie, yet, that has explored war in the way ‘The Last Jedi’ does. It’s very messy. The categorising of good and evil, it’s all mixed together.”
The seventh movie saw the return of Han Solo (Harrison Ford), General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) and briefly Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) from the original trilogy.
However, Han was shockingly murdered by his own son Ben Solo/Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) but Boyega said his character and Rey (Daisy Ridley) don’t have time to mourn his death.
Boyega said: “In terms of Han, I’m sure we all feel sentimental if someone was to sit Finn down or Rey down. But Rey’s off training, she’s got stuff to do. I got a back injury, I’ve got stuff to do. Can’t think about Han at the moment.”
‘The Last Jedi’ – which is helmed by director Rian Johnson – also stars Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong’o (Maz Kanata), Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Andy Serkis (Snoke) and Domhnall Gleeson (General Lux) who are all reprising their roles.

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Sir David Jason wants to play Q in a James Bond movie

OHMYGOSSIP — Sir David Jason wants to play Q in a James Bond movie.
The 77-year-old TV legend – who is best known for playing Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter in beloved UK sitcom ‘Only Fools and Horses’ – accepts he’s a bit too old to portray the suave British spy now but thinks he would be able to do a great job as gadget creator Q in the franchise.
Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, Jason said: “As for playing Bond, I’m a bit long in the tooth now. But what about Q, who makes all the gadgets?”
The fictional character – whose initial stands for Quartermaster – is the head of Q Branch (later Division), the fictional research and development division of the British Secret Service.
Q has appeared in 21 of the 24 Eon Productions movies – with the exceptions being ‘Live and Let Die’, ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘Quantum of Solace’.
The role has been played by a number of actors most notably the late Desmond Llewelyn – who starred as the character in every film except for one from 1963 to 1999.
After Llewelyn’s death in 1999, he was replaced by John Cleese who starred in two films alongside Pierce Brosnan.
Now the character is played by Ben Whishaw – the youngest ever actor to play Q – alongside Daniel Craig who stars as the spy.
Craig is slipping into Bond’s tuxedo one final time for his fifth outing as 007 in the 25th 007 movie.
The 49-year-actor’s motivation for staying in the franchise is that he will break the late Sir Roger Moore’s record as the longest-serving Bond when 2019 rolls around – the year the film will be released – as he will have been in possession of the iconic part for 13 years.
He starred alongside Italian beauty Monica Bellucci in the last instalment of the franchise ‘Spectre’ back in 2015.

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James Franco ‘in talks for Shel Silverstein biopic’

OHMYGOSSIP — James Franco is in talks to direct and star in a Shel Silverstein biopic.
The 39-year-old actor is said to be in discussions about stepping behind the camera and starring in the forthcoming film about the children’s book author and lyricist – who died in 1999 aged 68 – based on Lisa Rogak’s book ‘A Boy Named Shel’.
According to Deadline, the movie is to be written by Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair.
Frano and his brother Dave Franco are expected to executive produce the project along with Vince Jolivette and Adrian Alperovich.
Mary Viola, Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane, Sean Sorensen and Stacy Keppler are set to co-produce the film.
Franco directs and stars in new comedy ‘The Disaster Artist’, but recently admitted he has only worked for two weeks this year.
He said: “I have stopped. I only worked as an actor for two weeks this whole year, in a Coen Brothers film.”
The ‘Spring Breakers’ star has also insisted he doesn’t regret taking on so many roles during his younger years.
He added: “I’ve been looking back on that a lot and going, ‘Why was I doing that?’ I was generally just doing things I was interested in.
“At some point maybe eight or 10 years ago I just flipped this switch and said, ‘You know what? Maybe this is the only life I have. I don’t want to follow any sort of tacit understanding of what a career looks like in this business so I’ll just try a lot of things.’ I tried to take them as seriously as possible. I went to school and tried to not just be a moonlighter. And I think the good of that period of just doing way too much is I got a lot of experience. I had learned early in my career, just from working so hard at acting and having that pay off, that you do have to go through a certain amount of paces. You’ve got to work at it.”

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Kerry Washington and Rashida Jones team up for Goldie Vance

OHMYGOSSIP — Kerry Washington and Rashida Jones are teaming up on a movie adaptation of graphic novel ‘Goldie Vance’.
The ‘Fantastic Four’ actress and the ‘Parks and Recreation’ star want to bring to life the story of the teen detective on the big screen, offering a positive role model for young girls.
Kerry, 40, will produce the project with her company Simpson Street, while Rashida, 41, will adapt and direct, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Kerry said in a statement: “I’m ecstatic to be collaborating with Rashida and Boom! Studios on telling this story. Fox is the perfect home for this project. ‘Goldie Vance’ will steal your heart. She’s already stolen mine!”
Rashida added: “Goldie is exactly the kind of fearless, curious and funny heroine we need right now. I’m so honoured to partner with Kerry Washington, Boom! Studios and Fox to bring her world to life.”
‘Goldie Vance’, created by writer Hope Larson – who’s also created graphic novels of ‘Batgirl’ – and artist Brittney Williams, tells the story of a16-year-old girl whose father is the manager of a Miami hotel resort, where she aspires to become the in-house detective.
Kerry recently revealed she is keen to make another comic book movie after starring as Alicia Masters in the ‘Fantastic Four’ franchise.
She said: “I would definitely be open to doing another superhero movie. My company is actually working right now on a comic book movie that’s not a superhero movie, but it is a comic book movie. It’s about a teenage girl.”

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Rak-Su dominate iTunes chart with five singles

OHMYGOSSIP — Rak-Su have five songs in the top 10 of the iTunes chart.
After winning ‘The X Factor’ less than 24 hours ago, the four piece – made up of childhood friends Mustafa Rahimtulla, Ashley Fongho, Jamaal Shurland and Myles Stephenson – shot straight to number one with their original winners’ charity single ‘Dimelo’, which features Wyclef Jean and Naughty Boy.
As of writing, the original version of the track – without the rapper and producer featured on it – is at number three below Ed Sheeran and Beyonce’s ‘Perfect’, while their song I’m ‘Feeling You’ is number four, fifth is ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Mamacita’ made it to number six.
The boys beat off competition from Grace Davies to be crowned winner of the talent contest, however, the 20-year-old beauty’s song ‘Too Young’ has just made it into the top 10, sat in eighth place.
It comes after the group revealed they have a catalogue of songs they’ve written and are ready to release.
Fans won’t have to wait too long to hear some new music from them as they’ve revealed they’ve already got loads of tracks they penned before and during the competition that are ready to drop.
Speaking on ‘Lorraine’ on Monday (04.12.17), Ashley said: “We have a got a backlog [of songs] but we always want to better ourselves so we write every single day …
“That’s the good thing about ‘X Factor’ – we have to write songs every week and you write four or five and only one will get used so we’ve got other stuff we can go back to.”
The band’s mentor Simon Cowell is convinced they will become as big as One Direction – who finished third in the 2010 series of the show, and have gone on to sell more than 70 million records – and, although they were the early favourites, they never expected to win the show and were just using the competition for “exposure.”
Ashley explained: “I think for us, we knew who we wanted to be and we knew who we wanted to be going onto the show and obviously we saw it as a good opportunity to get some exposure for ourselves, we didn’t know it was going to go this far. I think we were just fortunate in that when we said we wanted to do our own songs, the staff were kind of like: ‘OK, if it’s really what you want to do, it’s a risk but fine.'”

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Eamonn Holmes surprises Ruth Langsford with Strictly party

OHMYGOSSIP — Eamonn Holmes threw his wife Ruth Langsford a surprise party – on his birthday.
The ‘This Morning’ presenter was meant to celebrate turning 58 over the weekend but decided to make the occasion a joint event as he organised a “well done” bash for the ‘Loose Women’ panellist to mark her success on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
Speaking on the lunch time chat show today (04.12.17), the 57-year-old star – who was booted off the ballroom and latin show three weeks ago – said: “It should have actually been celebrating Eamonn’s birthday on Sunday.
“I’ve been really busy with ‘Strictly’ so I hadn’t organised anything, so his son said we’d take him out for lunch and it was sorted. So I kept out of the way and had to pretend I’d had a hand in it. We had a bit of a row on Saturday and Sunday morning I wish him happy birthday and he just grunted at me.
“I said ‘I know what this is all about – you didn’t want me to do ‘Strictly’, and you didn’t like the fact I did something on my own and that I did very well’.
“So to cut a long story short, we got to this expensive restaurant the kids had booked – and it turned out he had organised a ‘well done on ‘Strictly’ party for me!”
And, although they had a little tiff, Ruth understandably felt guilty when she realised what Eamonn had actually done for her and is planning to make it up to him this week.
She said: “I felt so bad. I’ve got so much making to do – imagine how smug he is now.”

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Celebrity Big Brother’s all-female series will see men enter the house too

OHMYGOSSIP — The forthcoming series of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ will launch with an all-female cast of stars before a selection of men will join them in the house in the second week.
Bosses of the reality TV show have decided to switch things up this year by throwing a handful of ladies into the famous abode together to mark 100 years since women won the right to vote for the very first time, but they won’t be alone for the whole duration of the series as a few gentlemen will be joining them later on to ruffle a few feathers.
A statement from Channel 5 said: “Presented by Emma Willis, ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ will initially explore how the all-female housemates interact, from politicians to performing artists, as they enter the house first, ahead of the celebrity male housemates. Over the course of the series, as the male counterparts enter the house, the housemates will take part in a series of entertaining tasks and hidden experiments which will test their – and our – assumptions, challenge gender stereotypes and reveal fascinating truths about what it is to be a woman – and man – in the 21st century.”
The twist comes after production company Endemol vowed to refresh the format of the show next year in order to beat its competitor ‘Love Island’ in the ratings war.
Endemol’s Peter Salmon said: “‘Big Brother’ has got to last. You have to roll your sleeves up and renew it for a different generation. It is having a tougher ­competitive time in the UK but it’s huge around the world. ‘Love Island’ has been ­sensational. If ‘Big Brother’ is not on top form, we have to keep changing it.”
Producers of the show are constantly trying to think outside the box when it comes to the format as earlier this year they did an ‘All Star vs. New Star’ special, in which former celebrity contestants joined the refurbished house alongside some new faces.

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Ferne McCann didn’t think she’d bond with her daughter

OHMYGOSSIP — Ferne McCann didn’t think she’d be able to bond with her baby.
The former ‘The Only Way is Essex’ star was left devastated when her now-ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins was arrested for throwing acid on revellers inside a nightclub in London just hours after she found out she was pregnant with his child earlier this year.
And considering the stress she went through while she was carrying her now-one-month-old daughter Sunday, she was concerned she wouldn’t have a connection with her but she was blown away by the love she had for the tot when she finally met her.
Speaking on ‘This Morning’ on Monday (04.12.17), she said: “I felt like, imagine if my baby arrives and I don’t feel that connection, because everyone speaks about this unconditional gush of love. Imagine if I didn’t have that. I think it’s like a natural concern, I don’t know, maybe it’s just me. But as soon as she arrived, and every minute that I spend with her, the love just grows so much. And I think for me, this year it wasn’t part of the plan to have a baby, but you can’t plan life. It just happened. I wasn’t the most maternal person, but now I feel so maternal. And I’m just so in love with her.”
And, although the pregnancy was full of ups and downs, the 27-year-old beauty’s little one is actually a really “calm baby” and, that in turn, has made her chill out a bit more.
She explained: “She’s really calm and she makes me really calm. She’s made me so serene. Who would have thought it?”
Ferne has since moved back in with her mother so that she can help with the baby as Arthur – who she began dating at the beginning of the year – has been found guilty of the acid attack and has been told by the judge that he will spend a long time behind bars.

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