OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Shetland’ has been renewed for two more seasons.
Ashley Jensen is set to return as DI Ruth Calder in seasons nine and ten of the BBC crime drama, and the 54-year-old actress is already looking forward to the challenge.
Ashley said: “I’m thrilled I’ll be returning to the Shetland Isles again to play the wonderfully complex DI Ruth Calder. The reaction to the last series was incredible and I’m excited at the prospect of unravelling more intrigue.
“The Shetland Isles are breath-taking – without a doubt one of the most memorable and unique filming locations I’ve been to. I’m looking forward to jumping on that wee plane again and returning soon.”
Alison O’Donnell is also returning as DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh, and she “can’t wait to see what” where the show goes next.
She said: “I could not be happier that ‘Shetland’ is returning for two more series and am so excited to get started. I’m really proud of the journey this show has been on and of the way it continues to evolve and grow in exciting and surprising ways.
“That we have managed to grow such a loyal and supportive viewership is a dream come true. Ashley and I just scratched the surface of our dynamic in series eight and I am delighted that we now have the opportunity to build on that.”
Meanwhile, Lindsay Salt, the director of BBC Drama, has heaped praise on ‘Shetland’, observing that it’s “loved by fans across the UK and around the world”.
She added: “Ashley and Alison’s partnership has taken ‘Shetland’ from strength to strength and into new exciting territory, which combined with Paul Logue’s captivating scripts will mean there’s plenty more in store as we head back to the Isles.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Josie Gibson is reportedly feeling “gutted” after being replaced on ‘This Morning’.
The 39-year-old TV star had taken the reigns of the ITV programme after Holly Willoughby’s exit in 2023 – but Josie has been left feeling heartbroken by ITV’s decision to opt to move forward with Ben Shepard and Cat Deeley instead.
The TV insider told OK! magazine: “The person who is really gutted that she wasn’t given the role is Josie Gibson – her nose is out of joint. She was touted as the new Holly but wasn’t the case. She’s hurt over the decision.”
The source also claimed that Alison Hammond was offered a full-time position on the show, but opted to “turn it down” after she decided that she “doesn’t what the responsibility”.
The insider shared: “Alison was given the ‘This Morning’ job to do it full time; she was actually the one who didn’t want it.”
Meanwhile, Alison recently insisted that she never wanted the job, as she was busy with her other TV commitments.
The ‘Great British Bake Off’ presenter – who previously co-hosted ‘This Morning’ with Dermot O’Leary – was happy to fill the void following Holly’s exit, but she’s backed Cat and Ben to “save that show”.
Asked if she’s held talks about possibility presenting the programme in the future, Alison told The Sunday Times Magazine: “Absolutely not. How could I? I live in Birmingham and do ‘Bake Off’ and ‘For the Love of Dogs’.
“I never wanted that job. Last year we did extra because we were going through issues, but Cat and Ben will save that show.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Bill Bailey believes he would thrive on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ – but he couldn’t deal with the claustrophobic conditions.
The 59-year-old comedian – who is best known for his role in the Channel 4 sitcom ‘Black Books’ – would love to join the ITV reality show, but he couldn’t deal with being “stuck indoors” for so long.
Asked about the possibility of joining ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, Bill told the Daily Star newspaper: “I tend to get on with most people and I’m always interested in hearing people’s stories and end up trying to figure people out.
“The only trouble with the ‘Big Brother’ House is you’re stuck indoors and wouldn’t be able to get out for a stroll!”
Bill won ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2020, and the comedian relished the competition.
He explained: “I took ‘Strictly’ on as a huge challenge, and what I realised very quickly – is that while you need to have a lot of physical rigour to practise the choreography so many times and get it into your body – what’s surprised me was the amount of concentration and mental strength you need to be able to pull the routine off on a Saturday night in front of a big TV crowd.”
Bill also revealed he’s kept hold of some of his eye-catching outfits from the BBC show.
He said: “I haven’t got any spangly outfits, but I still have my Zoot suit which I wore during my Rappers Delight performance.
“I have the shirt, tie and hat – and coincidentally the brand name of the hat was a Bailey so I felt I ought to keep it. The suit was also adjusted and fitted to me, so it fits perfectly.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rufus Hound is engaged to actress Sally Hodgkiss.
The 45-year-old comedian – who is, perhaps, best known for his appearances on ‘Celebrity Juice’ – has taken to social media to announce his engagement and to pay tribute to Sally for changing his life.
Rufus wrote on X: “In the past two years @sallyhodgkiss has redefined how completely loved or seen I ever believed someone could make me feel. We talk and nourish each other in a way that’s almost unbelievable to me. Last night, I asked her to marry me. (sic)”
The comedy star also revealed how he proposed to the actress.
He wrote on the micro-blogging platform: “We were privileged enough to take part in @theimprovathon @WiltonMusicHall, a show in which brilliant, erudite, playful, thoughtful, beautiful, sleep deprived people spoke repeatedly of love, commitment, joy and demonstrated the awesome magic that comes when such people do so.
“Sally walked down for her final bow. As she spoke – a poetic, magnificent final flourish – the universe seemed to scream at me that the time – bizarre as it might be- had come.
“As the crowd applauded her, I took to the stage beside her. Wordlessly, I mimed that I was unlikely to be able to speak, as I was totally overwhelmed.
“Then I dropped to one knee and she looked confused – this would be an odd twist for the characters we’d been playing (siblings as they were). It was only when I spoke her name she realised what was happening. Some people took pictures.
“She said yes. (sic)”
Rufus is now looking forward to tying the knot.
The TV star said: “Anyway, as foolhardy as it feels attempting to be giddily happy in public is (without it being because migrant boats are being sunk or kid refugee centres have had the murals removed) I am. We are. Everything is better with her. She’s magic. And soon, I’ll be her husband.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Suranne Jones is set to play Claudia Winkleman in a ‘Traitors’-inspired Red Nose Day sketch.
The 45-year-old actress will join the likes of Jonathan Bailey, Catherine Tate and Sally Phillips in ‘The Traitors: The Movie’, which will take a funny look at some of the most iconic moments from the hit TV show.
Suranne said: “I’ve grown up with Comic Relief and every year I think I must do something, so it’s an absolute thrill to be cast. I watched ‘The Traitors’ and I love Claudia, so everything is done with love as I step into her shoes.
“The most important thing is we are raising money for really important causes. So we are having fun, but the main thing will always be the causes.”
Jonathan is also looking forward to the sketch.
The 35-year-old actor admitted to being a huge fan of ‘The Traitors’, describing the show as his “all-time favourite TV series”.
He said: “Being invited to be in a Comic Relief night of TV sketch is the proudest moment of my career so far. On top of that, ‘The Traitors’ is my all-time favourite TV series – I would be star-struck if I met any one of them.
“I’m sure I am the first in a long line of actors who will play Harry in biopics. Actually, I want to take this moment to publicly apologise to Harry for what I’ve done.”
Mollie Pearce, the ‘Traitors’ series two finalist, is also excited to support Comic Relief.
Mollie shared: “Red Nose Day is a great cause and something I’ve grown up watching. When I read the script, I thought it was so funny and great entertainment, it’s nice to make people laugh and smile after such an intense series.”
‘The Traitors: The Movie’ will air on ‘Comic Relief: Funny for Money’ on Friday (15.03.24).

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OHMYGOSSIP — James May thinks electric vehicles aren’t “really good enough”.
The 61-year-old TV star – who previously hosted the motoring show ‘Top Gear’ with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond – has admitted that he’s “still conflicted” over electric vehicles due to their lacklustre range.
During an episode of the ‘Inercooler Podcast’, he said: “I’m still conflicted about electric cars.
“I’ve had six now … there’s a lot I like about them. I like the silence, it feels like magic and ‘Star Trek’ to me … it’s fantastic.
“But I still think the ambition is way ahead of the battery technology, it’s still not really good enough.”
The ‘Grand Tour’ presenter then criticised the “ultra-rapid” charging companies like Audi and Tesla. By contrast, James pointed to his Porsche 911, which can fill its petrol tank within a few minutes.
He explained: “You cannot get around the problem of even a quick charge taking 15 or 20 minutes. I’m actually boring enough to have timed this.
“I do stop in my 911, which has a famously large petrol tank, and fill it up … and it can just be three minutes.
“I am a bad ambassador for the electric car really … [but] I think we’ve known since the beginning of the 20th century that electric motors are the most sensible way to power a car.”
Since leaving ‘Top Gear, James has enjoyed huge success with ‘The Grand Tour’ on Amazon.
And the TV star has refused to rule out reuniting with Jeremy and Richard for another motoring show one day.
Asked about the possibility of them working together on another show, James told BBC Radio 4: “I can’t reveal that because the brutal truth is I don’t know yet. But I do still speak to them.
“I wouldn’t rule it out, but you do have to bear in mind that we’re all getting on a bit.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Danny Miller fears he could be written out of ‘Emmerdale’.
The 33-year-old actor – who plays Aaron Dingle on the ITV soap – is set to embark on a new storyline in which his character finds out he has the faulty BRCA2 gene, which can lead to breast cancer, and Danny has confessed to harbouring fears that it could lead to his exit from the show.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “My first thought about this story was, ‘I’ve just moved to Leeds, please don’t kill me off!’
“There are people who just have bad luck, which follows them. So I knew what they were going to say when it was the three of them [Cain Dingle, Caleb Milligan and Aaron] who take the gene test. I remember saying, ‘It’s me that gets it, isn’t it?’
“I don’t think Aaron realises the seriousness of it straight away. Aaron’s always been one of those people who doesn’t like constant eyes and attention on him. If he were to tell people when he’s not dealt with it himself, he’s likely to get a lot of people asking if he’s alright, which is the worst question you can ask him.”
Danny has actually relished his latest storyline, describing it as “untouched and untold” in the soap world.
The actor also suggested that it’s important to shine a light on the issue.
He said: “I’ve always been interested in those types of stories that are untouched and untold. But it’s naive of me to not think about male breast cancer. I spoke to a couple of other people here, males, and they didn’t know about it either.
“So it would be an interesting story.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ has revealed Gary Goldsmith and Lauren Simon will be the first housemates to face the public vote ahead of the first live eviction of the series.
The pair’s fellow housemates learned on Thursday (07.03.24) night’s episode of the ITV reboot of the show Lauren, 51, received the most nominations from her fellow housemates this week.
Businessman Gary, 59, was previously nominated by celebrity lodger Sharon Osbourne, 71, who had the power to nominate one housemate to face the first live eviction.
Lauren received six nominations from her housemates Bradley Riches, Colson Smith, Gary, Marisha Wallace, Nikita Kuzmin and Zeze Mills.
Friday (08.03.24) night will see either Gary or Lauren be evicted from the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house a week after they entered the show.
Lauren has used her time on the show to reveal Simon Cowell, 64, promised to make her a famous singer in her 20s, sharing the story with fellow contestant and former ‘X Factor’ judge Louis Walsh, 71.
Gary – the uncle of Catherine, Princess of Wales – was said to have caused shockwaves in the royal family when it was announced he was entering the house, but he vowed to be diplomatic and not share their secrets.
He has also said Catherine “doesn’t want to talk about” her health battle.
The 42-year-old royal has not been seen in public since she was hospitalised in January and underwent abdominal surgery, and Gary stayed tight-lipped about her condition when his castmate Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 29, asked the businessman “Where’s Kate?” on the show.
He initially stammered: “So, because she doesn’t want to talk about it… the last thing I’m going to do is… ”, before citing a “code of etiquette”.
Catherine’s mum Carole’s brother then added: “If it’s announced, I’ll give you an opinion… she’ll be back. Of course she will.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amy Hart “can’t wait” to have another baby.
The 31-year-old star – who shot to fame when she appeared on ‘Love Island’ in 2019 – has 12-month-old Stanley with fiance Sam Rason and after enjoying a holiday to Disneyland Paris with her little family, explained that she has felt “really content” throughout her first year of motherhood and is looking forward to welcoming another baby at some point in the future.
She told OK!: “It wasn’t even like a holiday, it was Disneyland Paris, it’s like 20,000 steps a day, 15 hours, so no relaxing. And I was with a one-year-old, so it was full on but it was fun. [Stanley] loved it though, his favourite ride was Pirates of the Caribbean. I’m really content with how the first year went, I feel like I soaked it all up. I really enjoyed every moment and stage. I can’t wait to do it again with another baby.”
Amy admitted that she and Sam have been “quite lucky” since becoming parents in that they have been able to share the little one with everyone around them because they are able to take him anywhere.
She said: “We’ve been quite lucky. I think some people shut themselves away, but we’ve everyone in like he’s not just our baby. Stanley’s everyone’s baby, and we see how much joy he brings to other people. So we’ve still been out seeing everyone. We just take them where we go. We’ve taken him on cruises. We take him out for dinner and he loves it.”
But Amy is now preparing for her wedding to Sam – who popped the question towards the end of last year – and revealed that she has picked out her dress and the couple are about to undergo further preparation for the big day.
She said: “Wedding prep’s good, I’ve got my dress now. We’re going out to our food tasting in a couple of weeks.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Hannah Spearritt has reportedly opted not to return for the ‘Dancing On Ice’ final.
The former S Club 7 singer was “heartbroken” after she left the show in week two when she and professional partner Andy Buchanan were automatically eliminated following a one-week-only rule change in which the couple with the lowest number of votes were axed without taking part in the skate-off and she’s now not expected to join her fellow 2024 contestants for a final turn on the ice on Sunday’s (10.03.24) programme.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre TV column: “Show bosses would have loved Hannah to be a part of Sunday’s final and skate alongside her fellow cast members of 2024 but as yet, they have not received confirmation from Hannah or her reps that she will be taking part in the show.”
After she was eliminated following a ‘Frozen’-themed skate to ‘Let It Go’ during the show’s movie week, host Holly Willoughby told Hannah: “I’m so sorry, I don’t think any of us wanted to let you go at this point.”
She replied:”It’s sad to see anyone go.”
But Hannah admitted she was pleased to have danced as Elsa from ‘Frozen’ for her final performance because her two daughters were in the audience.
As the camera cut to her family, she said: “It was nice to finish on Elsa.
“I’ve enjoyed it, everyone has been fantastic and to be partnered with Andy it was a joy, thank you for the journey.”
When she signed up for the show, the ‘Primeval’ star explained she was keen to push herself out of her comfort zone and improve her fitness.
She said: “I’m really excited about learning a new skill.
“It’s so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing.
“Fitness is another reason why I’m doing it! It’s really exciting.”

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