OHMYGOSSIP — Martin Roberts is convinced his stint in the ‘I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!’ jungle has cured his asthma.
The ‘Homes Under the Hammer’ presenter – who joined the recently-finished series as a late arrival with radio DJ Danny Baker – has battled with the long-term inflammatory disease, which affects the airways of the lungs, since he was a child but hasn’t had to use his prescribed inhaler since he left the camp last weekend and is adamant the simple diet of rice and beans and the active lifestyle he was forced to follow has helped beat his condition.
Speaking on ‘This Morning’ on Thursday (08.12.16), he said: “I’ve been asthmatic since I was a child, and exercise reduces asthma, so at the start (of the show) I was walking down the stairs, getting the wood and water and stuff like that but gradually, and I haven’t put my finger on why, could it be the simple foods? Or the fact that there was no process foods, it was all rice and beans, could it be the fact we was outside, could it be exercise?”
The 53-year-old TV star – who lost 14lbs in weight during his jungle stint – first noticed an improvement in his breathing when he was fetching water and logs for his camp mates and was so shocked that he pushed himself to race up and down the jungle steps four times to prove that he was no longer reliant on his asthma pump.
He explained: “Towards the end of it, I went down to get the water and I came up the stairs, having carried the water, and I thought I’m not wheezing, what’s all that about? So I went and did another lot, and came back again, I was a bit out of breath, but I wasn’t wheezing, I did it four times to prove to myself.”
But it wasn’t just his breathing condition that was playing on his mind while he was in the jungle as Martin also locked horns with Larry Lamb on numerous occasions and was starting to think he was being bullied.
But, once he left the camp, Martin felt it was time to bury the hatchet and immediately hugged him.
Speaking about the camp reunion, he explained: “I thought I’ve just got to put this behind me, so I gave him a hug.
“Larry didn’t treat me as I think was fair to be treated, he was over the top, he saw me as some kind of threat and at times it was really difficult, I was really angry but my overall experience was so amazing.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Louis Walsh, Anne Robinson and the Chuckle Brothers will star in the ‘Blankety Blank’ Christmas special.
‘The X Factor’ judge, ‘The Weakest Link’ legend and iconic comedy brothers will be joined on the celebrity panel by ‘Birds of a Feather’ star Lesley Joseph, comedian Joe Lycett and ‘Coronation Street’ actress Brooke Vincent when the show airs for a one-off episode on Christmas Eve (24.12.16) on ITV.
David Walliams will host the revival of the much loved comedy game show, which hasn’t been seen on screen since 2002, and loud-mouthed Louis can’t wait to put contestants through their paces.
The 64-year-old music manager said: “I am really excited to be taking part in ‘Blankety Blank’ after 14 years off air. The worst case scenario is that contestants leave with just a ‘Blankety Blank’ cheque book and pen and let’s be honest who wouldn’t want one of those!”
Anne – who has appeared on the show before – added: “I’m thrilled to be doing the show again and am indebted to the Chuckle Brothers for explaining how it works. I never got the hang of it last time.‎”
‘Blankety Blank’ first hit television screens in 1979 and has been hosted by a string of British TV legends over the years, including the late Sir Terry Wogan, Les Dawson and Paul O’Grady’s alter-ego Lily Savage.
The show pits contestants against each other as they race against the clock to match the answers of as many of the six celebrity panellists as possible on fill-in-the-blank statements.
The ‘Blankety Blank’ Christmas special will air December 24 at 6.30pm on ITV.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Mary Berry has reportedly sacked her longtime agent.
The 81-year-old culinary queen’s work schedule has been controlled by Fiona Lindsay – of Limelight Management – for 30 years but it seems something has happened between the pair as she’s now decided to axe from her life with immediate effect.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Mary has left Fiona after nearly 30 years and it has left a lot of people stunned. No one knows the reasons behind it but it feels quite ruthless. It shows that even though she’s at 80 Mary is prepared to make tough decisions that she believes will benefit her career.”
The talented food writer’s abrupt decision comes just after she made her debut on the US’ ‘The Great American Baking Show’ earlier this month.
The series, which was hosted by Nia Vardalos, was filmed in the UK – even though it’s the American version of ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and features US contestants – and proved a huge success after it raked in an impressive 4.6 million viewers.
The news that Mary has fired Fiona will no doubt come as a shock to most television executives as she recently poured cold water on rumours the baker was planning to retire next year and revealed she actually has a lot of “exciting projects coming up.”
She said at the time: ‘It has been reported that Mary only intends to work another year – that’s simply wrong, she has lots of exciting projects coming up – including on TV with the BBC – and has absolutely no plans to retire.”
It seems Mary’s on a mission to overhaul her life at the moment as just two months ago she announced she was quitting the ‘Great British Bake Off’ out of loyalty to the BBC after Channel 4 managed to snap it up in a three-year deal worth £75 million.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The X Factor’s legendary twins Jedward are set to return to ‘Celebrity Big Brother’.
The wild twosome – who made a name for themselves in 2009 when they came sixth in the singing competition after being mentored by Louis Walsh – proved a huge hit with viewers when they appeared on the reality TV show in 2011 alongside Amy Childs, Tara Reid and Kerry Katona and are now reportedly planning to re-enter the infamous house next month as part of the show’s forthcoming ‘All Stars Vs. New Stars’ special.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: “Jedward caused chaos when they were in the house five years ago and viewers loved it. Producers were really keen to get them back in because they know they’re TV gold.”
Jedward – whose real names are John and Edward Grimes – persuaded bosses to pay them £1 million five years ago but it seems the Irish twins may be struggling to bag work nowadays as they have accepted a much lower offer this time around.
An insider said: “Jedward were really busy back in 2011. But these days there are less work offers. So ‘CBB’ bosses were able to snap them up for a fraction of what they paid last time. Producers have already got plenty of mischievous tasks lined up for them. They know they’ll be happy to cause trouble and annoy the other housemates.”
Although the official lineup is yet to be confirmed, Calum Best – who came third on the show in January 2015 – accidentally let slip he may be making a return.
He told the publication: “I’m going on holiday at the end of the year, but coming back to London in January to do some work …
“I’ve got a lot of time for ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, it has done a lot for me. If I did go back, I would go on the All Stars team and it would be fun.”
The 35-year-old hunk will join the show in January alongside rumoured housemates Lee Ryan, reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, Katie Hopkins, outspoken model Jasmine Lennard and former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional James Jordan, who have all appeared in the flamboyant abode in previous years.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amy Childs has asked her cousin Harry Derbidge to be her baby’s godfather.
The former ‘The Only Way is Essex’ star still has four months to go until she’s due to meet her little bundle of joy but she and her partner Bradley Wright have already started thinking about who they want around their little one and have decided the blonde star is the perfect person to be the legal guardian of their child if anything happens to them.
Taking to her Instagram account just after she took to the stage to play the Slave of the Ring in the pantomime performance of ‘Aladdin’ in London on Wednesday (07.12.16) night, she said: “So tonight I asked my cousin @mrharryderbidge to be the godfather to my baby! We cried, laughed and then did a panto show! Me and Brad could not have ask for a better Uncle and Godfather! #UncleHarry #Bump (sic).”
The 26-year-old beauty announced she was expecting in October and admitted, although her baby news came as a shock to her, she and her beau have been trying to fall pregnant for a while because she was convinced she couldn’t conceive naturally.
She said at the time: “I am feeling shocked but happy. I feel so overwhelmed and I keep waking up smiling. We’ve wanted a baby for so long, so we’re happier than we’ve ever been. We wanted one [a baby] before Bradley went to prison but it didn’t happen. I didn’t think I could get pregnant.
“We’d been together for nine months and I came off the pill in the summer and I thought it might take me ages. I was taking folic acid but it didn’t happen. I was really panicking.
“I went online to find out why and it was the worst thing I could have done. I got so stressed out about it that I was drinking. Brad told me off for it but I couldn’t help it.”
The pair met in a pub in Essex two years ago but their relationship came to a halt last year when Bradley was sentenced to 16 months in prison for handling stolen goods.
However, the jailbird only served five months of his service as he was released early for good behaviour and he immediately went to Amy’s salon in Essex to win her back.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Spice Girls have dropped out of their scheduled performance on ‘The X Factor’ alongside contestants 5 After Midnight.
The girl group – now branded as GEM to incorporate remaining members Geri Horner, Emma Bunton, and Mel B – were due to duet with the singing competition finalists on Saturday (10.12.16) and kick off their highly anticipated comeback, but failed to make their “schedules work” for the show.
An insider revealed to The Sun newspaper: “The girls were very keen to make it happen and negotiations went on throughout the week.
“But at the end of the day they couldn’t make the schedules work. Mel B was in town for the filming of ‘Lip Sync Battle’, but she has to get to New York to start rehearsals for ‘Chicago’ on Broadway.
“They did everything they could to make the schedules work at the end of the day but it just couldn’t happen.
“It won’t be long now though until the Spice Girls are back on stage again – there’s an exciting 2017 again.”
‘X Factor’ bosses are now reportedly scrabbling to find a replacement for the ‘Wannabe’ hitmakers – who were previously completed by Mel C and Victoria Beckham before the pair refused to take part in the reunion – and are turning to the likes of previous winner Louisa Johnson and band Clean Bandit to step in.
Meanwhile, fellow finalist Matt Terry will be singing his duet with his mentor and former Pussycat Doll member Nicole Scherzinger, whilst Saara Aalto will take to the stage with Adam Lambert.
‘The X Factor’ final kicks off this Saturday (10.12.16), with the winner crowned on during Sunday’s (11.12.16) results show.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Paul Hollywood signed Channel 4’s contract to host ‘The Great British Bake Off’ because he feared he’d lose his job.
The 50-year-old chef – who co-hosted the popular baking show with Mary Berry since 2010 – decided to jump ship and continue to helm the programme when it switches over from BBC because of the security his job was “still there” and he wouldn’t be out of work.
Speaking about his decision to move on the Christmas episode of ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’, the silverfox said: “It came down to, my job was still there and I didn’t want to lose my job.
“I love doing what I do.
“At the end of the day, I’m a baker by trade, that’s all I am.”
And the judge doesn’t believe his career move was a “bad thing” to do.
He continued: “I want to carry on doing my job and I didn’t think that was a bad thing to do.”
However, Paul has admitted he is “very lucky” and grateful for being “plucked from obscurity” to judge on the series for seven years, and is still saddened by the whole ordeal, which took place earlier this year.
He said: “I was very lucky seven years ago to be plucked from obscurity to be part of what ‘Bake Off’ is now.
“I love judging, I love baking, I love evangelising about the food, the bread, the cakes and it was very sad what happened a few months ago.”
The culinary mastermind has hinted the large pay packet, which will see him double his salary when he switches to the rival broadcasting network, was a great incentive, and he believes everyone “needs” more money.
Speaking previously, he said: “I’d be happy for the BBC to release the figure to say how much I was paid, but I can’t do that.
“Do I deserve more money than I was on? I think everybody needs to get more money. Inflation has gone up. If I get more money, that’s great news. That’s great news.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Brendan Cole wants to become head judge on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 40-year-old professional dancer has decided not to apply for the role following news veteran panellist Len Goodman – who has been on the show since 2004 – is stepping down, but he wouldn’t turn down the part if he was asked by bosses.
Speaking on ‘Good Morning Britain’, he said: “I would love it. You’d have to do it, it’s amazing. I’m not going for the job, but I would love the job. Len is irreplaceable. Whoever does take the role has to make it their own.”
Although he hasn’t put himself forward for it, the hunky star – who was partnered with pop star Anastacia in this year’s show – has believes being a judge would be much “easier” than being a dancer because there’s so much scrutiny on the dance floor.
Asked which is easiest, he said: “Judge, any day. With dancing there is so much responsibility on your shoulders to make it right for your partner for yourself, a different routine every week. It’s more the mental side of things you’ve got to coax them through. I felt it very easy to be honest and I know what I’m talking about.”
With Brendan ruling himself out of applying for the role that means there is hope for Anton Du Beke and Karen Hardy, who previously said they’d be interested.
And, although former head judge Arlene Phillips was rumoured to be returning, she recently revealed she hasn’t been approached by the BBC ballroom bosses.
The 73-year-old choreographer – who sat on the panel for four years before she was replaced by Alesha Dixon – said: “The BBC will make their decision and whatever they decide, I’m sure it’s going to be great. Other than doing other various different things with the BBC, I haven’t actually spoken with the BBC. Obviously I’m in touch with the professionals but beyond yet, no nothing has been said.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Nicole Scherzinger has bought Matt Terry a coat.
The 38-year-old singer has kitted the 23-year-old ‘X Factor’ contestant with a new winter staple, because she feared the hunk – who is the remaining act in her category – would be susceptible to catching a cold prior to the finale on Saturday (10.12.16).
Speaking about the gift on the former Pussycat Dolls band member’s Instagram story, Matt said: “Guys, Nicole just got me a coat and it is insane.
“She is amazing, my boss is incredible.”
And the ‘Buttons’ hitmaker replied: “He said he didn’t own a coat, so I didn’t want him to get cold or sick.”
In the clip Nicole can be seen styling the dark-haired hunk and propping up his collar before putting a woolly hat on his head.
Prior to Matt’s makeover the pair teased they are both “cooking up” something, which they are “so excited” for.
Matt said: “We are so excited.”
And the raven-haired beauty replied: “We are so excitement.
“You guys have no idea what we are cooking up for you. We are in the lab.”
However, the pair have yet to divulge any more information on their secret project.
And the finalist, who will battle it out with 5 After Midnight and Saara Aalto to be crowned this year’s champion on the talent contest, is set to duet with James Arthur this weekend.
The collaboration will see James reunite with Nicole, who masterminded his triumph on the series in 2012, and could also boost Matt’s hopes of following in his footsteps.
Elsewhere, ‘The X Factor’ front-runner Saara Aalto – mentored by Sharon Osbourne – and ‘American Idol’ star Adam Lambert are set to team up for the forthcoming live show, whilst Louis Walsh’s one remaining act are being lined up to perform with The Weeknd, according to The Sun newspaper.
And it has been confirmed all of this year’s finalists, including rapper Honey G, are set to return to the programme for a last group performance.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sam Quek sent her boyfriend secret messages when she was in the ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ jungle.
The hockey player was banned from speaking to anyone from the outside world while she was trapped in the camp for three weeks, but she still managed to tell her beau Tom Mairs she loves him on the sly by writing the numbers “143” on her hat.
And, when she was given the boot from the competition last weekend, the 28-year-old beauty arrived back to the Palazzo Versace Australia – where the contestants and their families stay while the show is on going – to find Tom had returned the sweet gesture by carving “143” into a series of rose petals scattered on their bed.
In scenes that will air in the coming out show on Wednesday (07.12.16), Sam can be seen being met by her boyfriend at the end of the bridge when hosts Ant and Dec finish grilling her on camp life as she burst into tears in front of photographers.
Sam came fourth in the competition but Tom was expecting her to be one of the first celebrities to leave the camp and ended up wearing his “eviction shirt” eight times before the Olympic athlete finally parted ways with jungle life.
He said: “This is my eviction shirt, I’ve worn it eight times. Seriously, you were not meant to last this long.”
Sam added: “I can’t believe it, I just thought as long as I’m not out first anything else is a bonus. I’ve just seen Tom’s phone and it’s all coming back to me that there’s life outside of the jungle.”
On the drive back to the hotel, Sam called her mother and couldn’t stop tears rolling down her face as she reminisced on her time on the show and how much support she’s been given from fans in the outside world.
She said: “I love you, I miss you. I’m emotional I’m welling up now speaking to you. I can’t believe I came fourth …
“For me fourth is just as good as first. I just went in being myself and one of the big things I wanted to be was a role model to younger girls and say, yeah, sport is cool.”
‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Coming Out Show’ will air tonight on ITV at 8pm.

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