OHMYGOSSIP — Charlotte Crosby wants to “makes the most of her 20s” before she has children.
The former ‘Geordie Shore’ star – who almost died when she tragically suffered an ectopic pregnancy last year – recently admitted she’d love nothing more than to have a baby with her on/off boyfriend Stephen Bear, but has had a swift change of mind now.
Speaking to OK! magazine at the launch of her new In The Style collection, she said: “I did go through a stage of feeling broody but now I’m back and focused on putting my career and self first, making the most of my 20s before they are over.”
And pouring her attention into work has helped her deal with the “drama” she’s been embroiled in with Stephen as they’ve been breaking up and making up a lot recently.
She explained: “Work is always a great distraction from boy dramas!”
The turbulent couple came to blows last month after the 27-year-old star broke down in tears during an interview on Irish television after she was asked how she felt about Gaz – who she dated for five years – having a baby with his girlfriend Emma McVey.
Her emotional breakdown led to the 27-year-old hunk dumping her online – without telling her first – while he was in Las Vegas with his friend for a boxing fight.
But he later decided to give their relationship another go on the conditions she doesn’t talk about Gaz – who she was expecting a child with – in public.
An insider said previously: “Bear and Charlotte are back together – everyone knew they would be. Part of the reason they’re back together is that Charlotte’s agreed not to speak about her ex, Gaz, either on TV or in private.
“Bear gets SO jealous and has real issues about Charlotte’s exes. It makes him insecure every time Gaz is bought up, despite the fact Gaz and Charlotte have moved on and she’d never do anything to hurt Bear.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Gemma Collins was meant to go back into the ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ jungle the year after she withdrew from the competition in 2014.
The ‘Only Way is Essex’ star hit the headlines three years ago when she agreed to take part in the creepy-crawly series but refused to parachute into the jungle with her cast mates and then pulled out of the programme after spending 72 hours in the outback.
The 36-year-old blonde babe claimed at the time her exit was due to “health issues” and has now revealed that bosses had asked her to make a return in 2015.
Speaking on ‘Loose Women’ on Thursday (07.09.17), she said: “Do you know what? I was meant to go back in the jungle the year after I came out but it didn’t happen. There’s something that went on that not too many people know about – The night before I went in the jungle. But if it came up again, why not?”
However, although she feels brave enough to go back Down Under and sit in the jungle for possibly three weeks, Gemma doesn’t think she’d be very good at the trials.
She explained: “I think people think I’m so confident. They probably look at me and think I don’t doubt myself but actually I do, so when they said I was going into the jungle, I was so scared because I’ve been there once, I sort of know what to do again. I would probably be terrible at the challenges.”
The next instalment of ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ will hit television screens in the autumn time but, as of yet, not much is known about the forthcoming series.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Gemma Collins couldn’t freeze her eggs because of “complications.”
The ‘Only Way is Essex’ star was so desperate to have a baby of her own that she decided to look into fertility preservation because she hadn’t found a man to start a family with and was worried time wasn’t on her side, but she has admitted she had to scrap that idea because there were a few problems when she went to see a doctor.
Speaking on ‘Loose Women’ on Thursday (07.09.17), she said: “I’m officially single and last year I was in a place where I really wanted a baby and actually for the first time in my life I don’t crave a man. I desperately would like to have a baby. I couldn’t have my eggs frozen because there were a few complications but when the time is right, I’ll have all the help. There’s lots of help out there so I will definitely be able to have a baby.”
And, although she’s adamant she’s not looking for a boyfriend at the moment, the 36-year-old blonde babe is hoping to bag someone in the future that’s “normal.”
Asked what she wants in a man, she said: “I just want someone normal. I want someone that goes to work, from a normal family and I think when they meet us, because they see us on the TV, they’re like: ‘Oh I wonder what she’s like?’ And then because I’m probably normal – not as hype up on real life – so I just really struggle to find someone but honestly, love is not on my cards right now.”
But Gemma admitted yesterday (06.09.17) that she has a date lined up with an older man next week after she squashed rumours that she’s dating a bearded guy she posted a picture of her kissing late last month on social media.
She said: “Guys …. I am very much a single Pringle ! I have a date next week with a nice older guy …. this person is NOT the one no more airtime x (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Gemma Collins is “99 per cent” vegetarian.
The ‘Only Way is Essex’ star has decided to banish meat from her diet after she looked into the cruelty that goes on behind closed doors at slaughter houses but has admitted that she’s still struggling to stay on the straight and narrow when she’s drinking booze.
Speaking on ‘Loose Women’ on Thursday (07.09.17), she said: “Since I’ve been back from Marbella, I’ve been on this whole quest and I’ve been helping a lot of animal charities in Essex, which I really love to do.
“And animals that have been really badly treated. I know it’s bad and it makes me sick because I watch all these videos that go up about animal cruelty and they’re like: ‘Don’t show me it.’ And I’m like: ‘Look, I know it’s hard to watch but if you turn a blind eye to it then you don’t know it’s going on.’ Since then, I’ve 99 per cent become a vegetarian. I say 1 per cent because I went out and got drunk, came home and had pie and mash.”
The 36-year-old blonde babe – who is single at the moment – decided to throw herself into caring for animals after she realised she had so much love but no one to give it to.
She explained: “I felt so unfulfilled and I had all this love but I couldn’t give it to anyone and as you get older you realise the materialistic things in life mean nothing and I think for six years I come on to the reality show and it was the first one to get the Range Rover, the big house, the big watch and them things come into your life and you’re still not happy. So when I went back to Marbella [over the summer] I said I don’t need to be living this five-star lifestyle. So we went to this farm in Marbella.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Filming for ‘Death in Paradise has resumed after it was suspended over Hurricane Irma.
Bosses decided to halt shooting for the seventh series of the drama in Guadeloupe recently after the island’s authorities issuing a red warning alert to all of its residents regarding the catastrophic storm, which is the most powerful hurricane ever recorded over the Atlantic Ocean, but the cameras have started rolling again now, according to Digital Spy.
A spokesperson for the show previously said: “The production team are in constant contact with the authorities in Guadeloupe and as soon as the red signal was alerted, filming was suspended immediately. The safety of the cast and crew remains paramount and when we are given the all-clear, filming will recommence.”
The sun-soaked crime drama has been shot in Guadeloupe for the past six years and it’s not just the British public who thoroughly enjoy it being recomissioned every year.
Tim Key, Executive Producer of the show, said previously: “From the day we first visited Guadeloupe and the beautiful harbour town of Deshaies, we knew we had found the perfect place to base our new show. Seven years later, the town and its people are at the heart of ‘Death in Paradise’, and have become good friends to cast and crew, making it a joy to return every year. We’re filming series seven right now, with lots of local people on our crew, and it’s as much fun as ever. We can’t wait for viewers to see what we’ve got in store.”
The seventh series of ‘Death in Paradise’ will see Ardal O’Hanlon take on the lead role as DI Jack Mooney following the departure of Kris Marshall, who played DI Humphrey Goodman.
Of his new role, Ardal said earlier this year: “I am delighted to be joining ‘Death in Paradise’ and exploring what’s made Mooney up and leave London for a life in the Caribbean. I’ve already had a taste of filming in Guadeloupe and can’t wait to get back.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Joe McElderry wants to take part in ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’.
The former ‘X Factor’ winner – who has previously won ‘The Jump’ and ‘Popstar to Operastar’ – is keen to enter the Australian jungle for the ITV contest but admits he’d have to spend a lot of time preparing “mentally” for getting up close to the creatures in the camp.
He told HELLO! magazine: “‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ would be great, but scary at the same time with the animals. I’d really have to prepare mentally for that.”
But if he did enter the jungle, Joe, 26, would have to drag himself away from his beloved TV shows.
He admitted: “I’m secretly obsessed with ‘The Real Housewives of Cheshire’…
“All ‘The Real Housewives’ franchises [are my guilty pleasures], I watch them on tour all the time. They are brilliantly entertaining.”
If Joe does get onto the show this year, he’d likely find himself sharing a camp with The Saturdays singer Vanessa White.
A source said recently: “Vanessa is a stunning girl from a massive girl band so she’s an exciting first signing for ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ The bosses are super keen to have her.
“She’s still focussing on her music career but is up for the challenge since being newly single.”
It comes after the show’s bosses silenced rumours Mike Thalassitis will take part in this year’s show.
The ‘Love Island’ hunk and his fellow reality star pal Johnny Mitchell were recently believed to be in the line-up to star in the upcoming series of the popular programme, which is presented by comedy duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, but it’s thought neither have been recruited because they will add “nothing new” to the forthcoming season.
An insider said: “We accept that some of the stars of ‘Love Island’ have now become celebrities thanks to the show – but they’re not for us. Viewers have only just recently seen them for seven weeks in a reality show – they’d add nothing new to our show.”
Other stars who have been tipped to fight for the title of king or queen of the jungle include Ryan Thomas, after his brother Adam came in the top three during last year’s show, Rebekah Vardy, Craig Charles, and former ‘The Only Way is Essex’ star Danielle Armstrong.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Nicole Scherzinger doesn’t believe she’s mentoring the winning contestant on this year’s ‘X Factor’.
The former Pussycat Dolls singer – who previously guided James Arthur and Matt Terry to victory – is “very competitive” but admits she is sceptical about the chances of one of her hopefuls being crowned the winner this year.
She said: “I’m always very competitive. I put a million per cent into everything I do, but two years in a row? I don’t know about that.
“Plus I don’t even know who I am taking to the live shows [yet].”
The 39-year-old singer has taken charge of the Over 25s this year, but is “upset” that she insisted on the category as she’s already backing someone from one of the other groups to win.
She told HELLO! magazine: “It’s interesting because I have a feeling about somebody who is going to win – but they’re not in my category.
“I’m upset because [the producers] were going to give me a category and I said, ‘No, I want this one instead’. I got what I wanted but I really should have had what they were going to give me.
“But that’s OK. It will work out. Everything happens for a reason.”
Nicole is delighted to be back working on the show with Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne, and presenter Dermot O’Leary.
She said: “It’s like family. You don’t talk, then when you see each other it’s like you were with each other all along. We love each other, we really do. We have dinners together, we hang out. We just sit and chat all day during the auditions.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lucy Watson has branded Iwan Thomas and Ryan Thomas “cruel” for “killing a frightened animal” while competing on ‘Bear Gryll’s Celebrity Island’.
The ‘Made in Chelsea’ star – who is an vegan and animal rights activist – has lashed out at the Olympic runner and former ‘Coronation Street’ actor for murdering a baby caiman crocodile for food because they hadn’t eaten any grub for eight days.
Taking to her Twitter account after the episode aired on Wednesday (06.09.17) night, Lucy said: “Getting excited about killing a frightened animal on a tv show does not make you brave or strong. It makes you cruel. (sic)”
The show, which sees a group of celebrities dropped on an island and told to fend for themselves, has also been slammed by animal rights organisation PETA.
Elisa Allen, Director PETA UK, told The Sun newspaper: “Caimans are shy animals, and this one was a baby. They’re not a threat to humans, so taking a life for the shock value is shameful and cowardly and shows that the only real predators on this programme are the miserable celebrities and producers.”
However, a representative for Channel 4 is adamant the crocodile was killed humanely and that hunting for food is all part of the programme.
A statement said: “An important part of the series is to find out if the celebrities are capable of surviving alone and able to find sources of food, including hunting and killing for meat; a vital part of their survival as it is a source of valuable calories and protein.
“The celebrities were trained in the humane capture and dispatch of live animals as part of their survival training and the adult caiman was killed humanely.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Coronation Street’ will air six episodes a week from September 20.
Bosses of the long-running soap have been teasing an extra half-hour show since last year, but viewers won’t have to wait too much longer to get their extended fix as ITV have confirmed they will screen a double episode every Wednesday from the end of the month.
The show’s Executive producer Kieran Roberts said: “Getting ready to deliver our extra weekly episode has taken our amazing team more than a year of hard work on everything from story-lining to studio building. Now we’re thrilled to be launching our extra weekly episode on Wednesday 20 September, at the heart of a truly unmissable week of high drama, high emotion and heartwarming comedy.”
The first week of the new six episode double Wednesday transmission pattern will kick off in fittingly spectacular style with the double wedding of Aidan, Eva, Jenny and Johnny.
The action-packed week will have viewers gripped to the edge of their seats as Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward) confesses he’s been having an affair with Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) to his fiancee Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) on their wedding day.
But the drama ramps up a notch when the heartbroken barmaid agrees to go ahead with the wedding and then the hairdresser gatecrashes the wedding in truly jaw dropping style.
Producers revealed they would be airing six episodes a week just over a year ago because they wanted to take the soap to the next level with “fantastic storylines.”
ITV’s Director of Television Kevin Lygo said of the plan at the time: “I am a life-long fan of ‘Coronation Street’ and one of the first things I wanted to explore when I became Director of Television was taking the production to six episodes a week.
“The soaps are the cornerstone of the ITV schedule, and ‘Coronation Street’ continues to produce some of the finest drama and comedy on television.
“It is a hugely important part of what has defined ITV throughout its history, and I want it to continue to be right at the heart of what ITV defines in years to come. As a viewer I have watched the soap as it has continued to evolve, entertain, and grip the nation with fantastic storylines and this move will be the next exciting chapter in Corrie’s story.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Heavy D’s ex-girlfriend has given birth to a baby girl.
The former ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ contestant’s former flame Bryony Harris welcomed her little girl Rory into the world two days ago – just over a week before her due date – and couldn’t wait to share a picture of her “princess” with her fans on social media.
She accompanied the sweet shot with the caption: “My princess arrived 10 days early born on the 4/9/2017 weighing ( 8lb 3oz) at 15:55pm
“Welcome to the world Rory Robin Harris – my whole experience was amazing and this picture shows my first few moments with my daughter.
“Thank you to my 2 birthing partners and my 2 best friends my mummy @collard_sarah and my big sister @a_lharris I would not have done it with out you! (sic)”
Bryony made no mention of Heavy D – real name Colin Newell – in her tweets but the pair will have to talk to one another soon as he has demanded a paternity test.
He said two months ago: “Basically my ex who is 7 months pregnant who says I’m the father has basically just said I can’t have a DNA test, cant give me a reason why. (sic)”
The loud-mouth ‘Storage Hunters’ star went on to accuse his 22-year-old former flame of cheating on him as he believes she conceived the little one after they split up.
He said: “Nah man no way! we split up for a week at around the same time the baby was meant to be conceived! I don’t believe in coincidences! (sic)”
And Heavy D even said during his rant that he would take Bryony on ‘The Jeremy Kyle Show’ to have the DNA test once the baby was born because he’s already spent out £1,000 on newborn stuff and wants his cash back if he’s not the dad.
He said: “And she’s telling me i’lll just have to believe her. Yeh alright! I’m not the father until @itvjeremykyle says I’m the father!
“I’m £1k down spending money on baby stuff in @Mothercarehelp if I find out its not mine I’m gonna find the real dad and get my £1k back! (sic)”.
The pair started dating last year and swiftly got engaged, but things came crashing down on Christmas Day when they called it quits.
However, their separation was short-lived as they rekindled things in February before splitting once again a short while later – and this time it appears to be for good.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Love Island’s Jess Shears and Dom Lever will start trying for a baby next year.
The couple – who met and fell in love on the ITV2 dating show over the summer – have only been together just over two months but they’re certain their romance will last the long haul as they’re thinking about starting a family of their own soon.
Dom, 26, said: “We are planning to have kids ASAP. Honestly I just want them now, I’m game. Jess keeps reminding me I’m almost 30 and need to be a dad soon.”
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, Jess, 23, added: “I keep telling him that if he doesn’t have children now, he’s going to be this age when they leave school which means he won’t be able to retire and I put it all out on the time scale. We both really want kids.”
And it’s not just a baby the pair are thinking about as they’re adamant it’s only a “matter of time” before they get engaged because they can’t imagine being without each other.
Dom explained: “We have talked about engagement and it’s a progression. It’s definitely something we are thinking about – when you know you know don’t you.”
And Jess added: “I can’t imagine spending my life with anyone else.”
With a wedding on the cards, the couple are hoping TV executives will approach them about their own spin-off show – just like their co-stars Kem Cetinay and Chris Hughes.
Dom said: “We could do a newlyweds show!”
Jess added: “Honestly it would be so good. We would love to do a series. There would be so much bickering and play fighting – he’s the biggest wind-up merchant you’ve ever met. He bugs me for the fun of it and we end up having these play flights.”

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