OHMYGOSSIP — Judge Rinder caught his ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional partner Oksana Platero shopping for a cane.
The TV judge is competing in this year’s series of the ballroom and latin show but was left fearing for his life when he caught the 27-year-old dancer on sex toy websites.
The 38-year-old television personality told the Daily Star newspaper: “I caught her online searching for canes. I thought it was a prop for a routine. Now I’m not so sure. You don’t want to get on the wrong side of her. She is a force of nature and very strict.”
The star – whose real name Robert Rinder – danced for the first time on the show last Friday (23.09.16), and wowed judges with his “extraordinary” Cha-cha-cha.
This Saturday (01.10.16), Robert will take to the dancefloor once again to perform an American Smooth, and says he won’t hold back if the judging panel – made up of Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli – give him undeserved criticism.
He said: “I haven’t ever held my tongue before.”
But, the legal eagle admitted that his biggest problem with ‘Strictly…’ isn’t necessarily the dancing, but the look that goes with it.
He said: “I put this orange tan on that everyone said would make me look like a bronzed adonis. But I ended up looking like an umpa lumpa.”
And Robert – who performed the best man duties at actor Benedict Cumberbatch’s wedding in 2013 – also said that his favourite part of being on the show is how close the stars are off camera.
He said: “I know when people see the show they think it all looks false, but we genuinely are all friendly and supportive.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Great British Bake Off’ star Rav Bansal is being hounded for selfies from fans since appearing on the show.
The support officer at City University in London is being bombarded by his colleagues and students in the corridors at work after they recognised him whipping up a storm in the famous tent with Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood recently.
The vegan baker – who was voted out on Botanical Week on Wednesday (28.09.16) – said: “At work, when people come to me for advice, about 80 per cent of them want to talk about ‘…Bake Off’! They are staring at you for a while, trying to work out where they know you from, and then the penny drops. I have had students chasing me down the corridor asking for a selfie!”
Rav, 28, was overwhelmed at first but gets why the public are so “passionate” about the BBC One show, which is set to move over to Channel 4 next year as part of a new deal with Love Productions, and is enjoying the new attention.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: “The Twitter explosion has been really exciting and the amount of love from the word go was kind of overwhelming at first.
“But I think it’s symbolic of how people are passionate about the show. I went out with a smile on my face.”
And it’s unlikely the attention will subside anytime soon as Rva is set to appear on ‘Extra Slice’ on Friday and is booked in for a string of interviews.
He wrote on Twitter on Thursday (29.09.16): “On my way to BBC Broadcasting House for interviews galore. With only 2 hours of sleep, this is going to be interesting! (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sharon Osbourne and Simon Cowell get along now they don’t have “big egos”.
The two ‘X Factor’ judges used to frequently clash when they first sat on the panel together in 2004 but this year they are getting along much better because they have grown up and can see the funny side of their clashes.
Sharon – who was a judge from 2004 until 2007 and again in 2013 before returning this year – said: “We first worked together 13 years ago when I was all prickly and had a big ego – so did Simon.
“You change. Now, I say to him, ‘Shut up.’ And he goes to me, ‘Shut up.’ Then you have a laugh about it.
“Back then I was like, ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ It was the same with him. We both had egos but you grow up.
“It’s like how people say if you’re the same person you are at 20 when you are at 50 then you’ve wasted your life.
“You change and you grow and the things that rattled your cage 13 years ago don’t rattle your cage anymore.”
While Sharon, 63, only stayed for one season during her last judging stint, she is hoping Simon – who returned to the panel in 2014 after a three-series break – will bring her back again this year.
She told The Sun newspaper: “It’s up to Simon, of course. You’d like to think you’d be there for three years, but it’s not up to me.”
This year’s judging panel has seen Sharon, Louis Walsh, 64, and Nicole Scherzinger, 38, replace Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, 33, Nick Grimshaw, 32, and Rita Ora, 25.
And the ‘Talk’ presenter thinks the climb in the show’s ratings is down to having the older panel.
She said: “It’s great to have young kids on the panel and you get that energy and whatever.
“But nothing counts for experience, nothing compares to the amount of years somebody has been in the business. You know, that’s what it is.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Will.i.am knew Sir Tom Jones would return to ‘The Voice’.
The 76-year-old singer was dramatically dropped from the singing show’s judging panel last year but, although many people thought he’d turn his back on the series for good after his poor treatment, the Black Eyed Peas singer was convinced he’d accept the offer once the programme moved to ITV.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Will.i.am – who has been on the panel since the show started in 2012 – said: “Tom, that’s like my heart. I love that man. I missed him that one year, so I’m glad that I get to hang out with him again.
“No (I wasn’t worried he’d refused the offer from ITV). Tom’s smart. It’s going to be cool being back with him.”
The 41-year-old singer and the ‘Sex Bomb’ hitmaker will be joined on the new series, which will hit screens in January, by former ‘American Idol’ winner Jennifer Hudson and Gavin Rossdale and he is so “excited” about the new line-up.
Tom, Jennifer and Gavin will replace last year’s coaches Paloma Faith, Ricky Wilson and Boy George, while Emma Willis has been brought back to host the forthcoming series.
Tom previously admitted he had “no warning” that he was getting the boot from ‘The Voice’ after series four.
He said at the time: “I was told yesterday, with no consultation or conversation of any kind, that I would not be returning.
“In good faith, as part of the team, I’d put the time in my schedule to be involved in Series 5, as I’ve done for the last 4 years. I’ve supported the show and the BBC since the beginning. Being informed, as a matter of duty and respect, is an important part of creative relationships.
“This sub-standard behaviour from the executives is very disappointing. I will always admire the courage of the performers who participate in the show, as well as all the production staff who worked tirelessly to make a great family viewing experience for the audience at home. I wish the show well.”
For the past five years, the show has aired on the BBC but it’ll now swap across to rival channel ITV after bosses snapped it up for an impressive price earlier this year.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Matt Lucas will have a major role in the ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special.
The upcoming festive episode will see Peter Capaldi’s Time Lord without a companion as Pearl Mackie won’t make her debut until 2017, and so the 42-year-old comic’s alter ego, Nardole – River Song’s former assistant who was featured in last year’s seasonal saga with his head on a robot – will step into the position.
A source told RadioTimes.com: “The Doctor won’t have a temporary companion this Christmas and essentially that space will be taken by Nardole.
“He’s not a companion as such but it’s not as if he doesn’t play a similar role.”
It was previously confirmed that Nardole would appear in the upcoming season 10 of the show – which begins in April – but his presence in the as-yet untitled Christmas special hadn’t been revealed.
Sources also told the website ‘War of the Worlds’ actor Justin Chatwin will play a “superhero character” in the Christmas special.
The 33-year-old Canadian actor is expected to portray a “brash figure” with an American accent.
Actor and writer Mark Gatiss recently admitted the Christmas special made him cry and he thinks it is showrunner Steven Moffat’s best work to date.
He said: “I think the Christmas special… which is the only one this year…I think is one of Steve’s best ever scripts, absolutely beautiful. It made me cry.”
But Mark stopped short of revealing anything that’s in store for the Doctor in both the Christmas episode or season 10.
He simply said: “What can you expect? The Doctor is in it. It’s great!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Marnie Simpson wants to buy a house in Essex.
The ‘Geordie Shore’ star – who was born and raised in South Shields, North East England – has only been dating her new beau Lewis Bloor since August but things seem to be moving fast between them as she’s planning to splash the cash on a plush abode in his home town in South East England.
Writing in her column for Star magazine, she said: “I’m meeting a mortgage adviser soon because I’m thinking of buying my first house – in Essex. It will be nice to be close to Lewis and I’ve always wanted to move down South.”
And, although her longtime enemy Vicky Pattison has also just bought a house in Essex, the 24-year-old beauty doesn’t think she’ll cross paths with the brunette beauty.
She explained: “Essex is a good location. I know Vicky lives there now, but it’s a big place and I doubt that we’ll cross paths. We certainly won’t be hanging out as friends.”
However, for now, Marnie has agreed to join the ‘Geordie Shore’ house alongside her ex-boyfriend Aaron Chalmers.
She said: “I can’t wait to go back into ‘Geordie Shore’. I’ll miss Lewis, but if we’re the real deal, we’ll get through this and I’m confident we will.
“I hope living with Aaron won’t be awkward. I bumped into his recently and ran away! I know he’ll try to get with new girls to p*** me off but it won’t work. We’ll be fine after a few days.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Stephanie Pratt will “never” leave ‘Made in Chelsea’.
The 30-year-old reality TV star – who was born and raised in Los Angeles, California – joined the E4 hit show three years ago after she flocked to the UK for a fresh start and, although her time on the series has been filled with tears, tantrums and drama, she’s adamant she’ll never quit.
She said: “It’s my home. I will never leave ‘Made in Chelsea’. It’s been three years [since she joined]. It’s like a family.”
However, although she’s got no intention on turning her back on the show any time soon, it seems the blonde bombshell could be persuaded to re-evaluate her decision if her new boyfriend Joey Essex asked her to re-think her career.
She explained: “He’s been the first boyfriend I have been with that hasn’t hinted at me to change, which is a real big thing. I just know I want to be with him. When you’re in a relationship you need to realise guys can almost be a bully to your body confidence. I’ve only realised that looking back. You’ve got to be mature to get into a relationship. If you live on a man’s compliment, you will die on his criticisms.”
Stephanie met Joey, 26, while filming the new show ‘Celebs Go Dating’, which sees stars romance normal people, but she hasn’t always had much luck in the love department.
She told the MailOnline: “I got my confidence when I moved to the UK. I got all my confidence through working. Ever since the age of 13 I have struggled with self-esteem. I was always a tom boy, I didn’t have my first boyfriend until I was 17. I took the role people gave me. I never got attention. It’s such a struggle being a young girl. It’s a dog-eat-dog world.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sir Tom Jones will return to ‘The Voice’ alongside newcomers Jennifer Hudson and Gavin Rossdale, and existing coach will.i.am next year.
The 76-year-old singer was sacked from the singing show by the BBC after three series, but ITV have opted to bring the music legend back to the coaching panel when the sixth season airs on the channel in early 2017, and Grammy winner Jennifer and Bush frontman Gavin will join ever-present will.
Tom said: “I’m looking forward to returning to my big red chair on ‘The Voice UK’.
“I had some great times on the show and I can’t wait to again discover and help some brand new talent. And of course be back with my pal will.i.am.”
Jennifer – who shot to fame on the third season of ‘American Idol’ in 2004 – admitted she “can’t wait” to get started on the programme.
She said: “I couldn’t be more excited to join the amazing panel of coaches on ‘The Voice UK’!
“The UK has always been so supportive of me since the beginning of my career so I’m really looking forward to sharing my point of view with the contestants and especially Team JHUD.
“Discovering new artists has always been important to me and the UK has no shortage of talent, so I can only imagine what this experience will be like for everyone involved.
“I can’t wait to get going and start developing each individual’s own sound!”
Gavin – who appeared on the US version of ‘The Voice’ as a guest mentor in 2014 – is excited to fly the flag for British rockers on the programme.
He said: “I am so thrilled to be joining ‘The Voice UK’. I have always been extremely proud to fly the flag for British rock music and I can’t wait to join this incredible panel and help discover some new talent.”
Tom, Jennifer and Gavin will replace last year’s coaches Paloma Faith, Ricky Wilson and Boy George.
will has been a coach on the show for each of the five seasons.
Emma Willis will return to present the show, which will air on ITV early next year.
Tom previously admitted he had “no warning” that he was getting the boot from ‘The Voice’.
He wrote: “I was told yesterday, with no consultation or conversation of any kind, that I would not be returning.
“In good faith, as part of the team, I’d put the time in my schedule to be involved in Series 5, as I’ve done for the last 4 years.
“I’ve supported the show and the BBC since the beginning.
“Being informed, as a matter of duty and respect, is an important part of creative relationships.
“This sub-standard behaviour from the executives is very disappointing.
“I will always admire the courage of the performers who participate in the show, as well as all the production staff who worked tirelessly to make a great family viewing experience for the audience at home. I wish the show well.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rav Bansall has been booted off ‘The Great British Bake Off’.
The 28-year-old crime expert lost his place on the show tonight (28.09.16) after his Showstopper, a “spectacular” floral cake with at least three tiers, failed to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry on Botanical Week.
Rav said: “I’m really, really pleased I made it this far. Week six, that’s an achievement for me, I’m leaving here with a smile on my face and I couldn’t be happier.”
Paul, who admitted it was the “hardest” judging decision of the series so far, said: “He’s a great baker but at the end of the day Andrew [Smyth] did better than Rav in the Showstopper and unfortunately Rav had to go.”
Andrew added: “I can’t believe it. I’m a lucky duck. I’m really going to have to show what I can do next week.”
Tom Gilliford was awarded Star Baker for his tea-inspired Showstopper cake and Mary admitted he “surprised us all”.
He added: “I’m very surprised. Not a brilliant first day and to come back and be Star Baker it makes me feel like I’m supposed to be here.”
The seven bakers were first tasked with making “a very large” citrus meringue pie, and for their technical challenge they were told to make two herb fugass, a traditional farm bread, and Tom’s was awarded the best one.
‘Bake Off’ will air on Channel 4 next year after they outbid the BBC for the rights.
Paul will remain on the show after signing a new deal with the channel, but Mary, and co-hosts Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc, have quit the programme.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Britney Spears is interested in a role on the ‘Great British Bake Off’.
The ‘Toxic’ hitmaker thinks the popular cooking show is “beautiful” and would love to land a job on the programme when it moves across to Channel 4 next year because she loves whipping up calorific treats.
Speaking on BBC Radio 1 on Wednesday (28.09.16), she said when asked whether she would like to have a role on the show: “That’s [the idea of the programme is] beautiful. That’s awesome. I love cooking.”
And the 34-year-old may just be in luck as bosses are currently on the hunt for a new judge after Mary Berry quit following its recent change.
They’re also hoping to bag a presenter that will give Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc a run for their money after they turned their backs on the show just minutes after Channel 4 was announced as the new broadcaster.
Despite the huge shake up, Paul Hollywood – who has been a judge on the programme since it first started in 2010 – has agreed to move across when the show makes its shift after he was offered a mega-money deal.
He said recently: “Since I was a kid, baking has been part of my life. The seven series inside the tent have created some great memories.
“Best of all, I have felt so pleased to experience other people getting the baking bug, just as I did when my dad helped me make my first loaf. The ‘Great British Bake Off’ has brought baking to the nation and we’ve seen people from all walks of life and backgrounds, experience the highs and lows of competition, and more importantly helping each other.
” It’s been a huge part of my life in the past few years and I just couldn’t turn my back on all that – the bakers themselves, the bakes, the team that makes it, and of course the tent, the bunting, and who could forget… the squirrels. So I am delighted that I will be continuing as a judge when ‘…Bake Off’ moves to Channel 4.”
Channel 4 bought the rights to the show for an estimated £75 million last week after they found out negotiations between the BBC and Love Productions – the makers of the programme – had broken down.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ross Kemp tries to sneak bullet casings through security.
The 52-year-old actor is regularly shot at when he films his gripping documentaries abroad on countries going through war, poverty, violence and drug addiction but, rather than bring his two sons some cuddly toys upon his return, he collects the brass cartridges from the firearms for his kids.
Speaking on ‘Loose Women’ on Wednesday (28.09.16), he said: “They’re a little bit too young to understand what’s happening but there are people who go to work to do far more dangerous jobs than I do. I go for a period of time and I come home but my wife understood what I did for a living when we first met. They [the children] get good presents when I come home. Sometimes I give them the casings [of the bullets] if I’m lucky enough to get through passport control.”
And, although the ‘EastEnders’ star is risking his life to give viewers an insight into what’s going on in other countries, Ross can’t bear to see young children suffering on the streets.
He explained: “People ask what the hardest thing about filming the documentaries is and I always say, ‘Seeing children suffering.’
“But without a doubt I think that’s been the hardest part to play on my heart particularly when I get home and I see how my children behave when I’ve witnessed children starving.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jess Wright would “definitely” take part in this year’s ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ if she was asked.
The former ‘The Only Way is Essex’ star – who quit the reality TV show earlier this year to focus on more serious career projects – would jump at the chance to slip into some jungle gear and head Down Under for the forthcoming series.
Speaking to The Sun Online, she said: “It [I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ would be really challenging and something I would definitely do if I was asked. I hate everything: spiders, rats, snakes, sleeping outdoors…I think I’d be OK, as long as my fears didn’t beat me.”
And the 31-year-old beauty would certainly be prepared for her jungle stint as her brother Mark Wright previously took part in the creepy-crawly show in 2011 and managed to persuade the public to keep him in right until the final.
Her former ‘TOWIE’ co-star Ferne McCann also tried her luck in the Australian outback last year and came third.
Jess is no stranger to reality TV shows as she recently took part in the celebrity edition of ‘First Dates’.
But she has admitted she’s not ready to settle down just yet.
She explained: “I just think where I am right now in my life in terms of my career, that’s the most important thing to me at the moment. It would take someone really special to bowl me over and make me think: ‘Right, I’m ready for a relationship’. Maybe I should be putting more effort into meeting someone but I’m just not – I care more about my career at the moment and there’s no point changing anything at home because I’m so happy living on my own.”

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