Phillip Schofield considering album

OHMYGOSSIP — Phillip Schofield is considering releasing an album.
The ‘This Morning’ presenter has revealed he has been approached by two different companies about the possibility of making his own record, following in the footsteps of Bradley Walsh and Alexander Armstrong.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: “I have been asked twice by two separate companies. Maybe when the time is right. I never say never. We will see.”
And Phillip is not a stranger to singing either as he starred in the West End musical ‘Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ back in 1993.
Following its success, he was asked to record a cover of ‘Close Every Door’, a song from the show, which reached number 27 in the charts.
And the 55-year-old television presenter is also considering doing ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ and says he would “absolutely” jump at the chance to take part in the creepy-crawly show.
He shared: “I would do it. Absolutely. All of that stuff, I could eat all the business and do all of that. But you know why I can’t do it? Because they all have metal Billy Cans and metal spoons and metal on metal goes right through me. It’s like nails on a blackboard – I can’t do it. If they made them out of wood then it’s a possibility. I never say never to anything but what happens if I end up with someone I can’t stand? There aren’t many but there are a few.”
Phillip and his co-host Holly Willoughby are currently gearing up to present ‘Dancing On Ice’, which is set to make a triumphant return next year after three years off air.

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Scarlett Archer claims she was sexually assaulted on tube

OHMYGOSSIP — Emmerdale’s Scarlett Archer has claimed she was sexually harassed on the tube.
The 27-year-old actress – who plays Nell Fairfax in the soap – has taken to her social networking sites to reveal she was left in tears after a man behaved inappropriately towards her while she was travelling underground in London over the weekend
She said: “To the guy who just sexually harassed me on the tube – I hate you. I hate you SO much but I didn’t have the guts to say anything.
“I just took it. Then cried. Like too many women. I’m glad we’re getting angry. ”
She later added: “Btw, I know this isn’t a gender thing and plenty of men have to go through this too. It’s just heartbreaking because all down to respecting your fellow humans. All my love is with you guys. I love you so much! (sic)”
It’s not yet known whether Scarlett – who has also starred in ‘The Royals’, ‘Call the Midwife’, and ‘White Island’ – is planning to report the alleged incident to the police.
Her claims come just weeks after a number of actors and actresses claimed they’d been sexually assaulted by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey.
Ed Westwick has also been caught up in the wave of complaints rocking Hollywood at the moment after he was accused of sexual misconduct by two women last week.
Following the accusations, the BBC have decided to drop ‘Ordeal by Innocence’, in which the actor plays Mickey Argyll, from their festive schedule.
A spokesperson for the BBC said: “These are serious allegations which Ed Westwick has strenuously denied. The BBC is not making any judgement but until these matters are resolved we will not include ‘Ordeal by Innocence’ in the schedules.”
The 30-year-old star has also decided to stop filming for ‘White Gold’ while he deals with the allegations and works cooperatively with the police during their inquiries.
Ed vehemently denies the allegations against him.

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Doctor Who cast made to go through body scanners before filming

OHMYGOSSIP — The ‘Doctor Who’ cast are made to go through body scanners to prevent them from leaking the storylines.
Bradley Walsh – who will play the time-travelling alien’s companion Graham in the sci-fi show – has confirmed he and his new co-stars, including the new Doctor Jodie Whittaker, will start filming for the new series this week but there are some extensive security procedures in place to stop any spoilers.
Speaking on ‘Sunday Brunch’ yesterday (12.11.17), he said: “My character’s name is Graham and that’s all they’ve told me. You have to go through a body scanner to check you have no recording devices on you. It’s really peculiar. That [filming] starts next week, sometime. I watched it as a young boy… when it was in black and white and very provocative. And I remember being bought a dalek, driving my mum and dad mad… and now 50 years later I may get to play with real daleks!
Meanwhile, fans were in for a treat last week when the BBC released the first image of Jodie – who was cast as the Thirteenth Doctor in the summer – in her official outfit which is comprised of teal cropped trousers with yellow braces, as well as a striped jumper and a long trench coat.
Already fans have begun to discuss the look and there appears to be references to previous incarnations of the Time Lord in her outfit.
Donning braces has already been done before, most recently by Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith, and the colours of the stripe going across her navy blue T-shirt are the same as the colours included in Fourth Doctor Tom Baker’s unforgettable over-sized scarf.
Whilst both Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi and Tenth Doctor David Tennant were both fans of a trench coat.
However, the Doctor gets to have her own feminine fashion by wearing two earrings in her left ear.
The former ‘Broadchurch’ star, 35, is set to make her debut in the sci-fi show when the Twelfth Doctor regenerates in this year’s Christmas special.

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Eamonn Holmes pleased Ruth Langsford is out of Strictly Come Dancing

OHMYGOSSIP — Eamonn Holmes is “looking forward” to having his wife Ruth Langsford back after she was booted off ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ last night (12.11.17).
The ‘This Morning’ host has made no secret of the fact he struggled while he was spouse was competing on the ballroom and latin competition because he barely got to see her and, although he’s sad she’ll no longer take to the dance floor every weekend with her partner Anton du Beke, he’s glad they can finally get back to normality.
Taking to his Twitter account last night after it was revealed the 57-year-old presenter had left the show, he wrote: “Well it’s #Strictly over and my darling @RuthieeL has no complaints. Thanks to the support of you amazing folk she had an amazing run with an amazing partner. I am feeling a lot of Love for her out there but I am also looking forward to having my Wife & our Life back. (sic),” followed by a thumbs up emoji.
Ruth then took to her social networking site to thank her husband and their 15-year-old son Jack for supporting her every weekend and putting up with her absence at home.
She replied: “And thank you my darling and our wonderful son Jack for being there to support me EVERY week. Love you both (sic).”
Ruth and Anton were given the best send off in last night’s results show as the rest of the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ gang wrestled them to the ground and piled on top of them after they had finished their final dance – a little tribute to them after the ‘Loose Women’ panellist hit the headlines earlier this month when she straddled Anton to save their routine after he accidentally tripped and landed flat on the floor.
The professional dancer joked: “It wasn’t to be this time! Thanks so much for the love and continued support. @RuthieeL I’m so proud of you and all you achieved! Good luck to everyone going to Blackpool next week, I’m glad you’ve learnt our signature dance move. Pile on! #SCD #Strictly (sic).”

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Stacey Solomon ‘can’t wait’ to get married

OHMYGOSSIP — Stacey Solomon “can’t wait” to get married.
The ‘Loose Women’ presenter has made no secret of the fact she’d love boyfriend Joe Swash, 35, to pop the question and the 28-year-old star – who also has sons Zachary, nine, and Leighton, five, from past relationships – would rather mock her own dreams than keep them hidden away.
Stacey – who recently shared a clip of herself trying on wedding dresses – told Closer magazine: “Joe saw that video and rang me laughing saying, ‘You’re trying on wedding dresses?’ But that’s just who I am.
“I can’t wait to get married – and I would say that if I was single too.
“Joe thinks I’m a goof but you only live once and I’d rather have a laugh.”
And Stacey is keen to have a baby with Joe now her sons are getting older.
She added: “I’d love more children too. I’ve always been really motherly.
“My youngest is five now and he is getting more independent, so it’s making me think I’d like another. That would be lovely.”
The former ‘X Factor’ contestant has grown in confidence over the years and she thinks that’s part of the reason why her relationship with the former ‘EastEnders’ actor works so well.
She said: “Joe and I have a great relationship and I think one of the reasons is that I’m so secure in myself – I never look to him for reassurance.
“I have been very insecure in previous relationships and for the first time, I feel I’m valuable and I love myself. It took me so long to feel like this – but I know I’m a catch.
“This is the best relationship I’ve been in.”

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Casey Batchelor ‘pregnant with first child’

OHMYGOSSIP — Casey Batchelor is pregnant with her first child.
The 33-year-old reality TV star is said to have considered freezing her eggs but she is now expecting with boyfriend Dane Goodson, 32, who she has been dating for the last 18 months.
A source close to the star said: “It’s been a long time coming for Casey who’s had such bad luck with guys she was considering freezing her eggs because she thought her happy ending would never happen.”
Casey revealed last month she had been in a secret relationship for the past year and a half, and she and Dane are both said to be “overjoyed” about the prospect of becoming a mother and father.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: “But it really was love at first sight for her and Dane and a year and a half on they are overjoyed about becoming parents.
“She really believes she’s finally found her prince and loves he’s someone completely separate from the industry.”
The former ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ star admitted she’d found love with a mystery businessman over a year ago but didn’t reveal Dane’s identity because she “likes to keep things private”.
Speaking last month, Casey – who has dated singer Lee Ryan and footballer Jermaine Defoe – said: “We’ve been together for a while now. I kept quiet about it because he doesn’t want to be in the spotlight and likes us to keep things private.
“But it’s been 18 months now and we’re serious.
“I’m a bit nervous about everyone finding out because I’ve always been known as the single girl.
“I feel like I might be devastating the dreams of quite a few men!”

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I’m A Celebrity … Get me Out of Here! camp invaded by snakes

OHMYGOSSIP — The ‘I’m A Celebrity … Get me Out of Here!’ camp has been invaded by snakes.
The popular ITV show, helmed by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, is set to return to the small screen on November 19, but just days before the celebrities pitch up in the Australian jungle the shows bosses have found two huge reptiles, one reaching over five foot, and they predict the camp will be invaded by swarms of slithering animals during this series.
The two carpet pythons, which are also known as Morelia Spilota, are common in Australia, and they kill their prey by constriction.
Although the creatures are not poisonous and would not kill a human being, they have been known to devour small dogs and cats.
And it is believed the “unseasonably cold weather” is the reason for the snake infestation.
Speaking about the discovery to The Mirror Online, a source said: “The unseasonably cold weather has brought the snakes out as they try and find somewhere warm. This will be an ongoing problem this year, which is not good news for the celebrities.”
However, experts and the medical team will be nearby and “on the lookout” for any dangerous species that could prove “fatal” to anyone competing on the programme.
The show insider continued: “Medic Bob and the team will have to be on the lookout for anything dangerous as a snakebite can easily prove fatal if not treated quickly.”
But snakes are not all the contestants will have to worry about as the camp has also been invaded by killer spiders.
Dr Robert Raven previously said: “In the past we’ve had early rain and nothing. Just really dry summers. But this summer, the rain is allowing the whole system to crank up again. People should check everywhere.
“If you pick up your towel, the next thing you know you could have a huntsman on your face. A lot of spiders are pretty harmless, but redbacks are of particular concern.”

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Alisah Bonaobra leaves X Factor

OHMYGOSSIP — Alisah Bonaobra has left the ‘X Factor’.
The talent show hopeful – who hails from the Philippines – was booted out of the competition on Saturday night (12.11.17) despite delivering a fantastic performance of ‘Praying for Time’ as the contestants honoured the late George Michael by performing tracks from his back catalogue.
Speaking to host Dermot O’Leary after her exit, Alisah said: “I never thought I’d go this far. I can’t believe I just did it. Thank you very much for all your support.”
Whilst Dermot told her: “We have absolutely loved having you. You’re like a little marine – you didn’t take no for an answer! We wish you the very best of luck.”
Alisah returned to the programme for the live shows as she was picked by the public as the wildcard after her mentor Sharon Osbourne chose to kick her out of the competition at Judges Houses.
Meanwhile, Lloyd Macey was crowned the winner of Sunday night’s show after a stunning rendition of ‘A Different Corner’, which moved Sharon to tears.
He then took on Saturday night’s (11.11.17) winner, Kevin Davy White, who performed George Michael’s track ‘Fastlove’, for a chance to win this week’s money can’t buy prize, opening up for former X Factor winners Little Mix at their Manchester Arena show in a couple of weeks time.
Lloyd was picked as the eventual winner and was thrilled to have secured the prize.
He told Dermot: “I’m speechless. I’ve never been speechless. I love Little Mix. I can’t believe it. I just hope I do the girls justice.”

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Ruth Langsford leaves Strictly Come Dancing

OHMYGOSSIP — Ruth Langsford is the seventh celebrity to leave ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The television presenter was booted out of the competition – just one week before the contestants head to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom – after her and her partner Anton Du Beke failed to impress in the dreaded dance off against Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse.
Speaking to host Tess Daly after finding out her fate, Ruth said: “I’m disappointed for Anton because he should be going to Blackpool. He’s made this whole thing so much fun, I’ve absolutely loved it, even the judges’ comments, even Craig’s – he knows I love him really! All those wonderful people up there, they all deserve to be going to Blackpool. And you Anton Du Beke, are just the most fabulous man, so funny and you are a beautiful dancer and I hope we will be friends for a very long time.”
Whilst Anton added: “It’s a funny old thing this, getting voted off Strictly Come Dancing, it never gets any easier and this is, by far the most difficult. I feel a bit emotional and I don’t know why. I don’t really get emotional about this kind of thing because it’s part of the fun of the show, the thing that upsets me the most is not being able to spend all the time that we do together, you are beyond the most joyous person I’ve ever met, I’ve enjoyed every second of it. The time we spent in the studio together rehearsing and laughing. The moment you jumped on me and wrapped your legs around my hips to the moment where we basically laid on the floor. You are amazing and I love you.”
Ruth and Anton danced their Foxtrot to ‘Mack The Knife’ whilst Jonnie and Oti performed their own version of the same dance to Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’.
All the judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Shirley Ballas – chose to save Jonnie and Oti.
Craig felt they had “took on the notes and criticisms” whilst Bruno found Jonnie and Oti’s performance “more emotionally moving”.
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ returns next weekend where the remaining contestants will head to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom to stay in the competition.

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Ruth Negga loves working with Dominic Cooper

OHMYGOSSIP — Ruth Negga loves working with her partner Dominic Cooper.
The pair – who have been together for six years – star together in TV show ‘Preacher’ and though 16-hour days on set can be intense, the 36-year-old actress loves having a “buddy” to watch out for her during what can be a “lonely” time.
She told Harper’s Bazaar magazine: “It can be so lonely filming, so it’s like your buddy and your back up.
“He’s got my back and I’ve got his. Very much so.”
Earlier this year, Ruth was nominated for an Oscar in ‘Loving’, in which she played Mildred Loving, one half of a mixed-race couple who challenged the US legal system for the right to marry and live together in Virginia in the 1960s, and because she misses the character so much she often rewatches a documentary about the late activist and her husband Richard.
And she admits that even if she never works again, she’ll always be thankful for that movie.
She said: “Honestly, if I never do anything again, I got to be in the orbit of really special people.”
Ruth even worries she’ll never find another role that matches her experience on ‘Loving’.
Asked if she worries nothing else could compare, she said: “Oh of course. And sometimes I don’t think I’ve got anything else in me. But I think that’s a natural place to be. I need to fill back u again.”
Despite her prominence during awards season, Ruth insists she hasn’t been “inundated” with work offers and thinks that’s because she’s quite hard to cast.
She said: “I’m quite tricky to put in anything. I don’t think people really ever know what to do with me. It doesn’t bother me at all. It’s given me the impetus to create things. I don’t need to be an actor. I used to, but not any more. I think at some point I’ll resist people telling me what to do.”

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Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman ultimatum

OHMYGOSSIP — Gal Gadot is reportedly refusing to appear in ‘Wonder Woman 2’ if producer Brett Ratner remains involved with the project.
The 32-year-old actress is said to have given Warner Bros. an ultimatum because she’s unhappy about the idea of working with the movie mogul again after he was accused of sexual misconduct.
Ratner – who has denied the allegations against him through his lawyer – helped produce the first ‘Wonder Woman’ movie as part of a co-financing deal with Warner Bros. through his own company RatPac-Dune Entertainment, and Gal is believed to want the arrangement terminated before the sequel.
A studio source told the New York Post newspaper’s Page Six column: “Brett made a lot of money from the success of ‘Wonder Woman,’ thanks to his company having helped finance the first movie.
“Now Gadot is saying she won’t sign for the sequel unless Warner Bros. buys Brett out [of his financing deal] and gets rid of him.
“[Gal is] tough and stands by her principles. She also knows the best way to hit people like Brett Ratner is in the wallet.
“She also knows that Warner Bros. has to side with her on this issue as it develops.
“They can’t have a movie rooted in women’s empowerment being part-financed by a man ­accused of sexual misconduct against women.”
The ‘Justice League’ actress previously praised women for speaking out about sexual misconduct in Hollywood.
She wrote on Instagram earlier this month: “Bullying and sexual harassment is unacceptable! I stand by all the courageous women confronting their fears and speaking out. Together we stand. We are all united in this time of change.”
When asked about the story, a Warner Bros. spokesperson said only “false”.

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Louis CK dropped from Secret Life of Pets sequel

OHMYGOSSIP — Louis C.K. has been dropped from the ‘Secret Life of Pets’ sequel.
The 50-year-old comedian and actor was the subject of a New York Times report earlier this week that claimed he had exposed himself and masturbated in front of at least five women in cases starting from 2002, and now Universal and Illumination Animation have announced they have “terminated their relationship” with him so he will no longer voice main dog Max in the planned second film.
The studio said in a statement: “Universal Pictures and Illumination have terminated their relationship with Louis C.K. on ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’.”
The movie is scheduled to be released in June 2019.
The news is the latest blow to hit the star – who has admitted the allegations against him are true – after The Orchard announced they are no longer planning to release his movie ‘I Love You, Daddy’ later this month.
They said: “The Orchard will not be moving forward with the release of ‘I Love You, Daddy’.”
The comic has also been dropped by APA, 3 Arts and his publicist, while FX Networks and FX Productions have terminated their deal with his production company Pig Newton.
FX said in a statement: “He will no longer serve as executive producer or receive compensation on any of the four shows we were producing with him — ‘Better Things’, ‘Baskets’, ‘One Mississippi’ and ‘The Cops’.”
Louis admitted the allegations about him were “true” – but he felt his behaviour was “OK” at the time because he always asked before exposing himself.
He said: “These stories are true. At the time, I said to myself that what I did was OK because I never showed a woman my d**k without asking first. But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your d**k isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them.”

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Adam Driver hasn’t been told to keep quiet about ‘Star Wars’

OHMYGOSSIP — Adam Driver hasn’t been told to keep quiet about the secrets of ‘Star Wars’.
The 33-year-old actor reprises his ‘The Force Awakens’ character Kylo Ren in the upcoming ‘The Last Jedi’, and though plot details have been kept firmly under wraps by the cast and crew, he revealed there is no formal obligation for them to do that.
He told GQ magazine: “There’s probably something in my contract. I don’t know – but it’s kind of unbelievable that no one has told me, ‘Don’t say anything’. It’s just implicitly understood.”
But Adam is careful not to divulge anything about the story if he can help it.
Asked if he enjoys working with Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey, he said: “That’s hard to answer. I mean, people assume we’d spend time with each other. Maybe our characters see each other in the movie.”
And asked if he had scenes with the late Carrie Fisher, he added: “It’s hard to answer without being vague.”
However, one thing the star could confirm was whether fans will get to see Kylo Ren without his iconic mask.
He said: “I can answer that. You’ll see it off in the new trailer so I’m not giving anything away.”
Adam particularly enjoyed working ‘The Last Jedi’ as he didn’t feel as much pressure as he did when he first joined the iconic sci fi franchise.
He said:” The first one was all, ‘You can’t f**k it up you know? There was a lot more hanging out this time.
“Then there are just practical things, like I have a lightsaber. That’s fun.”
The star revealed he and producers on the film agreed studying radical extremism was a good starting point for his character.
He said: “We talked about terrorism a lot. You have young and deeply committed people with one-sided education who think in absolutes.
“That is more dangerous than being evil. Kylo thinks what he is doing is entirely right and that, in my mind, is the scariest part.”

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Sam Faiers welcomes second child

OHMYGOSSIP — Sam Faiers has given birth to her second child.
The 26-year-old television personality and her partner Paul Knightley have welcomed their baby, a little girl, into the world.
In a statement, her representative said: “Samantha and Paul are delighted to welcome a baby girl into the world, both mother and baby are doing well.”
And Sam – who also has Paul Tony, 23 months – had previously confessed she wants “more” children.
She said: “I want more. I think I’ll have a bit more of a gap after this baby. And then when they’re both at school, free up a bit of time and get your life back … He [Paul] wants a big family too.
“I think it would be lovely to have a little boy because they’re brothers and they would grow up together but equally I’d like a little girl because I’d feel blessed that I’ve got one of each.”
And Sam has admitted nothing could prepare her for the moment she became a mother because of the unconditional love she has.
She added: “I’m really laid back and I’d say I’m a really laid-back mum too, so I kind of took it in my stride. Nothing can prepare you. My sister, when she first had Nellie, I was round there every day so I was kind of prepared but actually when you have your own, nothing can prepare you.”
Sam announced she was pregnant in a sweet Instagram post in July.
She shared at the time: “Words can’t describe how excited we are to meet you baby We love you so much already #babynumber2 #2under2. (sic)”

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Charlotte Crosby ranks new boobs a perfect ’10’

OHMYGOSSIP — Charlotte Crosby thinks her new boobs are a perfect “10”.
The former ‘Geordie Shore’ star recently went under the knife to correct a medical condition, congenital symmastia – which she explained meant all her “boob tissue” ran in a line under both breasts – and she’s thrilled with the results.
She told Heat magazine: “Because they’ve all been stitched up underneath, it’s changed the shape of my boobs a bit.
“I already had big boobs but now it’s kind of given them a lift, which is nice.
“I used to rate my boobs about a seven out of 10, it was the middle bit I didn’t like. But now they’re definitely a 10.”
The 27-year-old reality star admitted she used to get a lot of cruel comments about her assets, but insisted that wasn’t why she had the operation.
She said: “Because I’m famous, if a picture of me is online, people say things like, ‘What is wrong with her boobs? They’re deformed! They’re stuck together.’
“And everyone just says really bad things. So I thought it’s either now or never. I just wanted to get it done.
“[The comments] didn’t upset me that much, but I really wanted to be able to wear different clothes.
“I would always look at other girls’ boobs and say, ‘I wish mine looked like that.’ ”
But Charlotte’s former boyfriend Stephen Bear – who was dating the reality star when she had surgery on her chest – wasn’t so keen on her having the procedure.
She said: “He hated the fact I wanted it done. He didn’t want me to get it done and kept saying he thought my boobs were perfect, but I was never going to listen to him.”
The ‘Just the Tattoo of Us’ host also admitted she’s considering having her hairline lowered to hide her large forehead.
She said: “I always say I don’t like my forehead because it looks like Ant from Ant and Dec, and I saw Maria Fowler had a hair transplant to lower her hairline… which I might consider.
“But when I’m older, I’ll definitely get a facelift – look how good Sharon Osbourne looks. She looks fantastic!”

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Alexandra Burke’s Strictly guilt

OHMYGOSSIP — Alexandra Burke feels “guilty” about her ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ schedule.
The ‘Bad Boys’ hitmaker is having a great time dancing with Gorka Marquez on the celebrity contest, but their gruelling rehearsals leave her with few free hours so she treasures the time she gets with boyfriend Josh Ginnelly.
She said: “On Saturday morning I texted Josh from the Strictly make-up seat, saying: ‘If I get through to next week, this is the schedule they’ve sent me,’ and he replied, ‘Oh, literally no time for us.’
“As much as Josh and my family get what I’m doing, being on ‘Strictly’ means that I never get to really see them and I miss them. That’s why last night was so important for Josh and me to have a couple of hours to ourselves.”
The 28-year-old singer considered quitting ‘Strictly’ the day after the launch show when her beloved mother Melissa Bell passed away.
She recalled to Fabulous magazine: “I remember sitting outside the hospital and texting my manager to say: ‘I don’t know if I should do this.’ I spoke to the producers and said: ‘I’m not sure I should be here.’ ”
But she was persuaded to take part by her aunt Sonia, though she’s been targeted by cruel online trolls over her decision to continue.
She said: “People have asked: ‘How can she do this?’ and said I’m obviously not upset about my mum because I’ve gone straight on TV. That’s really upsetting to read.
“They have no idea how much this show meant to my mum and how much it meant to me to be asked to be part of it.
“Thank you for your concern but you know nothing about me, what my mum went through or what my family are currently going through.”

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