OHMYGOSSIP — Mary Berry thinks the ‘Great British Bake Off’ will still be a “success” when it moves across to Channel 4 later this year.
The 81-year-old baking star turned her back on the show, which she has judged on for six years, out of “loyalty” to the BBC after it was announced the rival broadcaster had snatched the rights to the series earlier this month.
But, although she no longer wants to be a part of the programme, she’s convinced her former co-judge Paul Hollywood – who has agreed to stay with the show when it moves to Channel 4 – will continue to make it a huge hit.
Speaking at the National Reality Television Awards in London on Thursday (29.09.16), she said: “It’s going to be different but I’m sure Paul will carry it on successfully.”
Mary’s exit came as a huge shock to fans because it came just days after hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins decided to walk away from the series, but she’s adamant she’ll never forget the “marvellous time” she had on the show.
She explained: “Mel and Sue are brilliant and we had a marvellous time on the programme and that’s how it will remain. You’ll never hear people swear. It’s a family programme. Mum, gran, everyone enjoys it and they all get down to baking afterwards. I’m proud of everyone. It gets 14 million [viewers] – more than the football!”
The future of the ‘GBBO’ has been hanging in the balance since it was revealed Channel 4 had bought the rights to the show for an estimated £75 million last week.
Channel 4 reportedly waded in with the three-year mega money deal after they found out negotiations between the BBC and Love Productions – the makers of the programme – had broken down.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Richard Hawley lives with his ‘Coronation Street’ co-star Connor McIntyre.
The 61-year-old actor – who portrays factory boss Johnny Connor in the long-running soap – is “really good mates” with his co-star, who plays bad boy builder Pat Phelan, and has temporarily moved in with him in Manchester so he’s closer to set when he’s asked to shoot his scenes.
He explained: “I live with Connor McIntyre when I’m up here, so we do a lot together. We’re very much the odd couple! He’s a painter and an artist as well as an actor, so we do the odd gallery together, go watch operas – and have quite a cultured time. It completely baffles people when they see us out together but we’re really good mates.”
And, although he’s on set to work, Richard and his co-stars have a great time shooting scenes in the knicker factory, which his alter ego owns.
He said: “The factory is full of funny moments – because it’s full of comedians, generally speaking. Someones one of the crew will dangle a pair of knickers off the lighting man’s trousers. Yeah, there’s usually somebody with a bra or a pair of pants hanging off them.”
Richard’s character has only just taken control of the factory but he’s hoping Dolly Rose Campbell – who plays loud mouth Gemma Winter – will become an employee soon because he thinks she’s the “perfect fit.”
Speaking to Inside Soap magazine, he said: “I love Dolly Rose Campbell, who plays Gemma. I think she’d fit in brilliantly. The other person is Liam [Bairstow, who plays Alex Warner] who’s lovely. I haven’t done much with him yet but he has a fantastic presence.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alan Carr is engaged.
The chat show host’s actor boyfriend Paul Drayton proposed in Indonesia last week during a romantic getaway and Alan wants his pal Adele to perform at the wedding.
He told The Sun: “The engagement only happened next week so I don’t know exactly what we’ll do.
“But a big old wedding and we’ll get Adele singing ‘Someone Like You’.”
Alan also shared details of the proposal, admitting that it didn’t exactly go smoothly but he couldn’t be happier.
Explaining that he thought he had pulled out a filling after he bit into the ring, which was hidden in his dessert, Alan said: “The man on the organ starts singing ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight?’
“Then the chef, all the staff came out and the manager and sang ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight?’ but they didn’t know the next lyric, so they just sang, ‘Can you feel the love tonight? Can you feel the love tonight?’
“So it was my idea of hell, but of course I said yes.”
Meanwhile, Alan reveals in his new book ‘ALANATOMY’, which is being serialised in The Sun, that Paul is an alcoholic so the pair will be having a booze-free wedding.
He said: “I want to be there for him because he’s the best thing that’s happened to me and I’ve got to support him and everything.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Emmerdale’s Holly Barton has been killed off.
In a shocking episode on Thursday (29.09.16), the troubled Holly – who has battled drug addiction – passed away following an overdose and her lifeless body was found by her devastated mother Moira and brother Adam.
The death came as a surprise to viewers as although it was recently revealed that Sophie Powles, who played Holly, had quit the show, details of her exit had not been disclosed.
Sophie, 27, only returned to the show in March but quit for a second time in August.
A source previously said: “Sophie has enjoyed returning as Holly but she never saw coming back as a full-time thing. So she’s back off into the real world again.
“She was looking at other roles after she was finished travelling, but Emmerdale asked her back and it seemed silly to turn it down, so she returned.
She’s already filmed her final scenes which are being kept under wraps. Her leaving the show is seen as one of the big storylines of the next few months.
“She’s a popular cast member and will be missed by everyone on set.”
Sophie first quit the show in 2012 in order to go travelling with her boyfriend Mark Walters.
She returned to the soap in March and revealed she was thrilled when show bosses approached her about reprising the role of drug-addict Holly, rather than recasting.
She said: “I think it would have been weird, you know, ‘What’s she doing in my house?’
“But luckily that didn’t happen, and I’m really grateful for this opportunity and to be working with some of my best friends again, cast and crew. It’s just the best place.”
Holly had been secretly dating local businessman Jai Sharma and he has yet to discover her death.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Michelle Keegan and Rio Ferdinand have signed up for ‘The Crystal Maze’.
The ‘Our Girl’ actress and the retired soccer star are among those who will take part in the one-off celebrity special of the Channel 4 game show.
It has been 21 years since the show last aired on TV screens and Radio DJ Sara Cox, Paralympics champion Jonnie Peacock and comedian Josh Widdicombe will all take part in the special episode, which will be hosted by Stephen Merchant and air in the run up to Stand Up To Cancer.
The original ‘Crystal Maze’ series was presented first by Richard O’Brien and then Ed Tudor-Pole and aired for six seasons between 1990 and 1995.
Speaking previously, Stephen said of his new gig: “We wanted something extra special for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign this year, so we’re delighted ‘Crystal Maze’ will be returning for a celebrity one-off.
“As a huge fan of the original series, I’m honoured to support Stand Up To Cancer by hosting this one-off edition of ‘The Crystal Maze’.
“Richard O’Brien and Ed Tudor-Pole leave big shoes to fill, but I have size 14 feet, so I’ll do my best.”
Meanwhile, although it’s yet to hit screens, bosses are reportedly keen to make a new series of the high-energy contest, which originally ran between 1990 and 1995, if it proves a success.
A source said recently: “Channel 4 are hoping to tap into that nostalgia and believe viewers will jump at the chance to finally take on the show’s adventurous challenges themselves.”
At the height of its popularity the series drew in up to six million viewers per episode, making it the most popular show on Channel 4 at the time.
The programme famously featured four zones, Aztec, Industrial – which was later replaced by Ocean – Futuristic and Medieval, where the contestants took part in a series of challenges and games in order to win crystals, each of which gave them five seconds in the final crystal dome.
In the finale, the teams had to grab 100 gold tokens which blew around the dome, but lost one for every silver they also had.
Just 18 out of the 83 teams who took part in the show over the years managed to win.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Charlotte Crosby has warned fans to “never” give their phones to her.
The 26-year-old television personality has hosted the first episode of MTV’s new Snapchat television show called ‘Show Us Ur Phone’, which sees her ambush couples on the high street and scour their mobiles to see what secrets she can discover about them, and has advised people not to hand over their devices.
The first episode aired on MTV’s Snapchat Discover channel on Thursday (29.06.16) and in it the blonde beauty teased: “I ask couples for their phones and then they answer questions based on what I’ve found on them.
“Why? For money of course! Never ever give me your phone pin!”
MTV will air the show on their website if the former ‘Geordie Shore’ star proves to be a hit with viewers, and there are talks the programme may even be transferred to their main UK channel later this year.
The blonde beauty has teased the show gets awkward at points, but is eager to reveal the next episode.
She tweeted: “Who’s saw it ?!?! Show us ur phone gets pretty AWKS! Wait till you see what happens next EP! PLEASE let me no what you think!!! (sic).”
And Charlotte is surprised to learn the show has been such a hit with her fans and has gained a “fan account” within a few hours.
She said: “Hahahahah asif there’s already a fan account @ShowUsYourPhone (sic).”
And Charlotte might be hoping ‘Show Us Ur Phone’ takes off after it was revealed she has previously “frustrated” bosses of ‘Celebs Go Dating’ after she failed to tell them she was in a relationship with Ash Harrison.
Speaking previously, a source said: “Bosses [of the show] are frustrated to say the least. The whole point of the programme was to help her find a man and move on from [her ex-boyfriend] Gaz [Beadle] but she had someone all along.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Maria Fowler has given birth to a baby girl.
The 30-year-old former ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star welcomed her first child Evie-Paris – who she has with her boyfriend Kelvin Batey – into the world on Sunday (25.09.16) after enduring a “complicated birth”, but thankfully both the mother and child are “ok now”.
Kelvin shared the news of Maria and Evie’s welfare on social media on Thursday (29.09.16). He tweeted: “Finally got my girls home after a complicated birth. So proud of the both of them and thankful things are ok now. Evie Paris Batey 25/9/16 (sic).”
And the 35-year-old motocross racer has admitted he feels “lucky” to have found his “soulmate” and to have started a family.
He gushed: “To meet my soulmate & be lucky enough to start a family with her is the best thing that has ever happened to me.nothing can compare.so happy (sic).”
Whilst Maria has admitted her world has completely changed for the better now she has a child.
In a photo of her, her partner and their new little tot, which she posted on her Instagram account, she wrote: “Life just got a whole new meaning. (sic).”
Meanwhile, Kelvin alerted fans Maria was one week overdue via social media last week, although he claimed he is not one to reveal “personal stuff” online.
He said: “When it’s your due date, everybody is all excited and the main person doesn’t turn up! She’s keeping us waiting!
“I’m not one for online personal stuff but after 39weeks of pregnancy and into week 40 I want to say how proud I am of @MariaFowler.Amazing X (sic).”
However, the television personality has admitted she had feared she would have complications with her birth because she was in “so much pain” during her pregnancy, and was terrified she may have to have an emergency Caesarean section because her baby could possibly still be in the head-up breech position.
Speaking previously, the make-up artist said: “So yesterday I was in so much pain think baby was turning, but now I can’t figure out if she’s still breech or not… just want a normal birth (sic).”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ryan Ruckledge and Hughie Maughan are “officially” engaged.
The couple – who embarked on a romance on this year’s ‘Big Brother’ – have announced their engagement on social media on Thursday (29.09.16), and “can’t wait” to spend the rest of their lives together.
Ryan announced the news on Twitter. He wrote: “So the cats out the bag me and @hughie_maughan are officially engaged! So happy and can’t wait for the future #biggaygypsywedding ?? (sic).”
Hughie, 22, also tweeted: “FINALLY me and ryan can announce that we are officially ENGAGED! We are so happy and everythin feels right, huge hi five 2 the doubters (sic).”
Ryan also broadcasted the news to his Instagram account, which saw him post a picture of the tweets he posted earlier today.
He captioned the post: “Some news for you all (sic).”
Although the pair declared the news publicly the couple are keen to keep their romance and wedding plans “private”.
Ryan tweeted: “We don’t want to comment on the special crazy moment and how it happened we love you all and we are happy but we want to keep it private X (sic).”
Hughie and Ryan sparked rumours wedding plans were on the cads when Ryan previously tweeted “I do” alongside a string of marital emojis, as well as a countdown for when the pair will be reunited over the past few days.
Meanwhile, Hughie has revealed he felt “awkward” when he would bring his boyfriend home to meet his parents.
Speaking previously about the first time Ryan met his family, he said: “I suppose it’s awkward when a guy brings his girlfriend home, even more so when it’s a guy.
“But we just got on with things and we were in the same bed.
“I don’t really care what anyone thinks. I don’t have to ask anyone’s permissions to do anything.
“If people don’t understand things, and it takes them a while to adjust, that is not going to affect the way I live my life.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Craig Revel Horwood would date a woman.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge – who split from his partner Damon Scott after three years together in May this year – has admitted he feels ready for a relationship again even with a member of the opposite sex.
When asked during an appearance on ‘Loose Women’ on Thursday (29.06.16) if he would consider being heterosexual, the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ host said: “I’m not going to put myself out of any sort of department!”
But when it was suggested he should hook up with the chat shows panellist and fellow singleton Janet Street Porter, he quipped: “We’d make a fantastic couple.
“Imagine the home life. I’d be doing all the vacuuming and cooking.”
The acid-tongued dance critique has admitted he is desperate to find someone who is “genuine” and “honest” after his former partner accused the 51-year-old of battling with a drinking problem.
Craig said: “[I’d like someone] that doesn’t sell stories, kiss and tells and all that sort of stuff. There’s nothing you can do about it.
“There’s a side to everybody’s story and everyone’s broken relationship but I tend to not go and spout them all off.”
Meanwhile, Craig revealed he thinks the former Eternal band member, Louise Redknapp, could win the coveted Glitterball trophy.
He said: “The front-runners are Louise Redknapp – taking one look at her I thought she was safe and confident. Danny Mac is spectacular, but has he blown it too early? The people get those results in week one generally plain out and remain the same.
“Had he had slipped over and broken his leg maybe he would have got a few more votes.”
The professional ballroom dancer also thinks Ed Balls is a hot contender.
He added: “He [Ed] has the gift of the gab he is a politician, he is able to drum up the support of the public, I mean look at Ann Widdecombe, she couldn’t dance a step darling until week 11. I ended up in panto with her. I danced the charleston with her 42 times, I was in traction for five months, it was a wonderful relationship.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Stephanie Davis is set to get a tattoo as a tribute to her baby.
The 23-year-old actress – who is expecting her first child with her former boyfriend Jeremy McDonnell – has admitted she will undergo a “mummy make-over” when her son is born, which will see her get her “last” inking of either her child’s name or a “symbol of strength” to honour him.
Speaking in her column with OK! magazine about her forthcoming plans when she gives birth, the brunette beauty – who embarked on a relationship with the Irish model during this year’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ – said: “I’ve also already planned to get a tattoo for him.
“It will either be his name or a symbol of strength somewhere. But that will be my last tattoo.”
And the former ‘Hollyoaks’ star has revealed she will reduce her beauty treatments and ditch her long talons in a bid to be “practical” and capable of doing motherly duties.
She explained: “Before the baby gets here I’m going to remove my super long nails and just have them painted nicely so they’re nice and practical for everything I need to do as a mum.
“I’ll probably leave my hair the same as it’s close to my natural colour anyway. For me, my baby will become my world so I won’t be too fussed about staying on top of my beauty game.”
And Stephanie has admitted she doesn’t plan to be “too strict” on her first child because she doesn’t want him to “rebel”, but she wants him to have respect for women.
She said: “For me though, I’m not going to be too strict as I don’t want him to rebel. I want him to learn from his own mistakes and I’ll be quite easy going. I’ll be bringing him up so I want him to respect women.
“I can only try my best anyway, with all first-time mums you just have to learn as you go and hope that I do a great job. I just know we will be best mates and I can be the cool mum!”

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