OHMYGOSSIP — Filming of ‘Ex on the Beach’ has halted after a mystery illness hit several cast members.
The MTV show’s staff were forced to fly all the stars back home from shooting on the Indonesian island of Bali after the sickness spread, according to The Sun Online.
The reality show sees eight singletons meet in an attempt to find love, with a twist that five of them are faced with their exes in a bid to either get back together or get payback.
Series seven of the programme was confirmed after ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ contestant Jeremy McConnell signed up for the series.
The 27-year-old love rat was dropped from the show after he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting the mother of his son Stephanie Davis.
However, now it has been revealed that Steph’s ex-boyfriend Sam Reece, 24, has signed up to join the cast of islanders despite being in a relationship with model Harriette Harper, who he has rowed with over his new gig.
An insider told the publication: “Sam flies out very soon for the new series of ‘Ex on the Beach’.
“Sam and Harriette are still together but they will 100 per cent split up over it. They have argued non-stop about him going on.
“Bosses know he would be an amazing signing for the sake of what he could say about Stephanie.
“He’s really fit too so would provide some great eye candy for the girls.”
Series six of the raunchy, sex-filled programme began in January in Crete in Greece and finished last month.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Robson Green and Jerome Flynn turned down a £1 million offer to resurrect their pop career.
After co-starring in TV series ‘Soldier Soldier’, Simon Cowell signed the pair to a record deal in the 1990s and they sold seven million albums before retiring from the music business.
However, after the pair reunited for Robson’s ITV series ‘Tales From The Coast’, in January, they were offered a huge new record deal but neither of them were keen to take up music again.
Robson told the Daily Star: “Because of that meeting on TV we had non-stop phone calls from record companies, and I’m talking serious amounts of money, for a reunion.
“But we said: ‘No.’ It’s a phase we went through. The highlight of our music was when we stopped.”
Meanwhile, Robson is looking forward to the return of his TV series ‘Grantchester’ and promised fans that it will be racier than ever.
He said: “It’s very risqué this year. Very salacious. I was shocked by some of the scenes.
“As you’re doing the scenes you’re going: ‘Is this really Grantchester? Really?’
“But those moments are justified to get the end result.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ant and Dec say ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ has been taken over by bad magicians.
After Richard Jones became the first ever illusionist to win the show last year, a number of copy-cats have been trying their luck during this year’s auditions, but hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are not impressed.
Dec told the Daily Mirror: “”We got a lot of magicians. It is that thing where whatever act won the year before, you get a glut of. There are too many bad ones.
“We always ask that question before they go on, ‘A magician won last year, are you better?’ and it’s buzzer, buzzer, buzzer. There was a lot of close-up magic and I don’t think lightning is gonna strike twice.”
Despite the disappointing magicians, the pair have been having a ball filming the latest series of the ITV show and have been living the high-life on show boss Simon Cowell’s private jet.
Ant said: “We travelled on Simon’s private jet this year. I tried to eat my own body weight in sandwiches because I knew Simon was paying for it.
“I don’t think I made much of a dent in his pocket really.”
Simon is joined on the judging panel by Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams and Ant and Dec have been spending more time with the judges than ever before.
Ant explained: “Before, it was us backstage and them at the front, but we made a conscious effort to hang out with the judges more and had a right good laugh.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Billie Faiers will design her own wedding dress.
The 27-year-old reality TV star – who has daughter Nelly, two and one-month-old son Arthur with fiance Greg Shepherd – has had a change of heart when it comes to her gown.
Billie previously shunned the chance to design her own dress, having vowed in 2015 to “leave it to the professionals” but now, following the launch of her new In The Style spring collection, she is excited about the possibility.
Speaking to MailOnline, Billie said: “I’ve got my eye on some dresses I love but it would be amazing to be able to design my own.”
She previously claimed finding the perfect dress would be a “nightmare”, explaining: “With wedding dresses the possibilities are endless aren’t they. I reckon I’m probably going to be a nightmare and try on a million dresses before I find the right one so I’ll probably just leave that to the professionals.”
And whilst Billie has put expanding her brood further on hold until after she ties the knot, she teased that she’s planning an exotic beach ceremony.
She said: “‘I definitely want to get married first and maybe [more kids] in the future. But at the moment we’re really happy with two. Wedding plans are coming along well. We don’t have a date yet but we’ll have one set by September. My dream wedding would be somewhere incredible, on a beach with my family and friends there.”
The pair got engaged during their babymoon break to the Maldives back in 2014 when Billie was expecting Nelly and she says the tot has become an “amazing big sister”.
She said: “Nelly has taken to Arthur so well. She’s an amazing big sister and won’t leave Arthur’s side. Arthur is settling in perfectly – everyone absolutely loves him.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Pearl Mackie believes its “about time” ‘Doctor Who’ gets its first gay companion.
The 29-year-old actress, who will make her debut appearance on ‘Doctor Who’ on Saturday night (15.04.17) playing the role of Bill – the first openly gay companion on the BBC One time-travelling sci-fi drama – admitted the acknowledgement of gay characters on the show is long overdue.
Speaking on ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’ on Thursday (13.04.17) Pearl said: “I think arguably there have been lots of gay characters on ‘Doctor Who’ previously. The terminology, ‘the official companion’ is why she’s the first gay companion. It’s the terminology of that, that’s actually the first for ‘Doctor Who’. I mean, it’s about time isn’t it?”
Pearl, who previously starred in daytime soap ‘Doctors’, will make her debut opposite the shows’ current Doctor Peter Capaldi and she is already finding it hard adjusting to her recent fame.
She added: “It has been insane. That first day when I was first announced I got some friends round and then loads more people saw it, my friends were texting me, people calling, my Twitter count was going up. I was really grateful when my phone died actually. I was like, that is too much for me to deal with right now, I’m just going to put that away.”
Speaking about her role, Pearl said previously: “I knew I could bring her to life. She’s funny and geeky and vulnerable. There’s a goofiness to her and a big heart. She gets things wrong; she has a temper. I thought, ‘I know her. I could play her.'”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Charlie Clapham is leaving ‘Hollyoaks’.
The hunky actor – who has played ladies’ man Freddie Roscoe on the Channel 4 soap for four years – is moving on from the show for pastures new.
Charlie’s departure was revealed in the end credits of Wednesday’s (12.04.17) episode as the word “Goodbye” flashed up alongside his character’s name.
And Freddie confirmed that he was leaving, with an emotional Instagram post.
He wrote: “A wonderful journey, with wonderful people. Thank you to everyone at Hollyoaks, the staff throughout the building, the production team, the prod secs, post production, make up, costume, design, tech, lighting, cameras, sound and all the lovely directors, D.o.p’s and actors Iv had the opportunity to work with and learn from. The best 4 years of my life. So again, Thank YOU Hollyoaks #goodbyefreddieroscoe (sic).”
Digital Spy reports that it was 25-year-old actor Charlie’s decision to quit.
During his time on the soap Freddie has committed murder, had an affair with a mother and daughter and stolen money.
Charlie has already filmed his final scenes, which will be shown later this month.
Freddie arrived in ‘Hollyoaks’ with his four brothers, Joe, Ziggy, Robbie and Jason, in 2013, but all have since left the show.

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OHMYGOSSIP — David Morrissey will star in BBC Two’s adaptation of ‘The City & the City’.
The 52-year-old actor has landed the lead role in the TV series, based on the science fiction novel by China Miéville.
‘The Young Pope’ writer Tony Grisoni has teamed up with ‘Poldark’ and ‘Victoria’ production company Mammoth Screen to make the show and ‘The Missing’ actor David couldn’t be happier about it.
He said: “I am delighted to be working with the brilliant Tony Grisoni again on this exciting project. I am a huge fan of the original book by China Miéville.”
Miéville added: “It’s been fascinating and moving to witness the translation from fiction to script, and to work with Tony and Tom (Shankland) and everyone on this production.
“What they’re making feels both familiar, sending me right back to the book, and yet very much their own, something I’m eager to discover. I’m extremely impatient for it!”
David will play Inspector Tyador Borlú in the procedural drama, which focuses on the discovery of a female student’s body in the city of Besźel.
Mandeep Dhillon, Danny Webb and Ron Cook will co-star in the project, which began shooting in Liverpool this week.
‘The City & The City’ producer Betsan Morris Evans told The Liverpool Echo: “Filming in Liverpool is a great experience. The city has a wealth of fantastic, versatile locations – both interior and exterior. The film office have supported our production fully, nothing is too much trouble and they have impressed me with their amazing can do attitude. I would come back here every time if I could.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alesha Dixon has defended her and Amanda Holden’s outfit choices on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.
Although the show was investigated by TV watchdog Ofcom after it received a number of complaints over the skimpy fashion choices of judges Alesha and Amanda, the star has insisted that their clothes are tasteful and they have no plans to change.
She told The Sun: “Amanda and I love the glamorous side of it.
“That’s the most fun part for us, getting to dress up and wear incredible designers – and you create show-stopping outfits that you wouldn’t go down the local pub in.
“It’s a fantastic platform to have fun with fashion and I think that people really look forward to seeing what we’re going to wear.
“I think at the end of the day, Amanda and I, we are tasteful with what we do. We want to come out looking sexy and feminine and beautiful at the same time.”
Alesha, 38, also insisted that show boss – and fellow judge – Simon Cowell, 57, would be horrified if she and Amanda, 46, showed up to auditions and live shows in dowdy outfits.
She said: “It’s the last thing he wants. Otherwise he’d have hired four men, wouldn’t he?”
Meanwhile, Alesha believes the upcoming series of the show will be its most emotional yet.
She explained: “Up until last year I wouldn’t have really said I’m a crier on the show.
“But like with any of us whatever is going on in your life you tend to kind of relate things to people.
“My golden buzzer act this year is very special. When they told the story and they performed, I had that real moment of gratitude.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes will co-present the 2017 NatWest British LGBT Awards.
The pair will take the reins at the star-studded awards ceremony, which celebrate individuals and organisations working to advance the rights of LGBT communities, at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden on May 12.
Speaking about the ceremony, Alan said: “It’s always such a fantastic night – I feel like I’ve just got over the last one. Plus to have my mate and Radio 2 co-host and partner in crime Melanie Sykes on hand to share the presenting duties just makes the night even more special!
“It is a fantastic event that does so much to celebrate people in the LGBT community who are making a real difference, as well highlighting the straight allies who give their much-needed support. And in 2017 these awards are more important than ever. I am so proud to be part of it.
“It is going to be a brilliant night and I am looking forward to reuniting with my Mel on stage to present the winners. It’s going to be glitzy and fabulous affair with some very special moments.”
British LGBT Awards CEO, Sarah Garrett MBE, added: “I can’t wait for Alan Carr and Mel Sykes to host this year’s British LGBT Awards – they’re both television legends. With such brilliant hosts and some great awards up for grabs, the 2017 NatWest British LGBT Awards is going to be a night to remember.”
The awards will be handed out to celebrities and people in the public eye who have demonstrated a commitment to the LGBT+ community or those who are considered role models.
Lady Gaga – who identifies as bisexual – has been nominated for LGBT Celebrity of the Year, alongside Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander, model Cara Delevingne, actress Laverne Cox and Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui.
British royal Prince William will go head-to-head against the likes of TV presenter James Corden, musician Ariana Grande, actress Emma Watson, and author J.K. Rowling in the Celebrity Straight Ally category, which praises stars for their support toward the LGBT community, despite not being a member themselves.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sam Faiers’ boyfriend Paul Knightley hasn’t read her autobiography, ‘My Baby & Me’.
The 26-year-old TV star penned her book in 2016, but Paul – who is the father of her 16-month-old son, also called Paul – has admitted he’s never bothered to read it and doubts he ever will.
During an episode of the reality show ‘Mummy Diaries’, Sam asks her boyfriend: “Are you proud of me? Have you read the book?”
Paul replies: “I’ve read the front cover. I haven’t read it, and …”
At which point, Sam asks: “You don’t plan on reading it?”
And her boyfriend responds, bluntly: “I doubt it.”
Sam subsequently encouraged Paul to read the book, explaining that she’d written lots of complimentary things about him.
She shared: “I have written some really nice stuff about you in there though, about what an amazing dad you are, about your jobs and my jobs, when we first met, when I was pregnant …”
And Sam’s remarks seemed to prompt a sudden change of heart from Paul, who said: “Ah! Actually I change my mind, I haven’t read it yet but I will.”
Meanwhile, Sam previously claimed her book was designed to help new mums.
The TV personality said her overarching ambition behind penning the book was to help other busy mothers cope with the stresses of parenthood.
She said: “When you are pregnant, people always tell you their stories, good and bad, and this is mine. It isn’t telling you what to do or how to do it, just what worked for me and how I have dealt with the rollercoaster of the first year.
“It has been the best year of my life and I am excited to be working to bring it life in a book that I hope will entertain as well as giving sound advice.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sue Perkins’ ‘The Big Spell’ has been axed after just one series.
The 47-year-old television presenter fronted the Sky 1 kids game show – which saw 20 children aged nine to 13 take part in he ultimate spelling competition – but she will not be returning to screens alongside her co-stars Moira Stewart and Joe Lycett, as the show has been cancelled after receiving poor ratings.
According to The Sun newspaper, a mere 160,000 people tuned in to see 11-year-old Alex from Essex be crowed the victor in the final episode.
A source told the publication: “It just didn’t work out, sadly. The ratings weren’t amazing and while everyone involved thought the show was decent enough, they felt it was best to leave it as it is.
“Sue is in talks with Sky about other projects – particularly on the comedy and entertainment front.”
And a spokesperson for the television company confirmed there are “no plans” to bring a second series of ‘The Big Spell’ to the channel.
They said: “There are no plans for the Big Spell to return to Sky 1 currently. We would like to thank Sue, Joe, Moira and all of the brilliant kids who took part for creating some great family-friendly entertainment.”
Meanwhile, the former ‘Great British Bake Off’ host – who left the show when it moved from BBC to Channel 4 last year – was recently announced as the host of the Virgin TV BAFTAs, which take place at London’s Royal Festival Hall next month and will be aired on BBC One.
She said about her role: “I am thrilled to be hosting the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards this year Not only is it one of the highlights of the television calendar, it’s also a superbly fun night and an opportunity to celebrate the incredible British talent we have behind our very best TV programmes.”

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