OHMYGOSSIP — ‘EastEnders’ star James Bye split his head open during the first scene of his Christmas pantomime performance.
The 39-year-old actor – who is best known as Martin Fowler on the long-running BBC One soap – was playing the Prince in ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ at Aylesbury Waterside when he suffered a nasty injury but bravely continued.
His castmate, Rhiannon Chesterman, posted to her Instagram Story: “Look at our brave Prince @jimmybye! Split his head open in the first scene, carried on, and decided to ‘make a thing of it’ so strapped up his arm for good measure. #Trooper.”
The soap legend also shared the post on his Instagram Story with an embarrassed emoji.
Meanwhile, James became a father for the fourth time in June.
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star and his wife Victoria welcomed another baby boy named Rufus into the world on June 18.
The couple – who also have Edward, Louis and Hugo – shared a picture on Instagram of the sleeping tot and wrote: “Rufus Gray… 18.06.23… 8lb 1oz,” along with the news he was going to be nicknamed “Roo”.
Victoria added: “You kept us waiting for such a long time little one, but oh wow were you worth the wait. We’re absolutely over the moon, smitten kittens and just head over heels for you. Our precious little rainbow… and boy have you brought the sun with you. (Like seriously, we’re all melting).
“And erm, check out the hair! A little styler like your brothers already. It’s safe to say. We’re just in love. This first week has been a whirlwind of you. (sic)”
Victoria admitted it was a long labour with many “ups and downs” – but they couldn’t be happier.
She continued: “After a long induction, a long labour, lots of ups and downs and the drama along the way (oh don’t you worry I’ll be filling you in on everything… [red face emoji]) our hearts are near to bursting with the arrival of our precious baby boy…
“I just can’t believe I have him, here, in my arms, safely home and ours to keep for always. It still hasn’t sunk in… I’m definitely still in shock and I still can’t believe he’s mine.
“It’s been a long old journey to get him and now as he lays against my chest, whimpering softly, already starting to root for some booby time I feel like I’m the luckiest mama in the land.
“I’m soaking it all in. Letting my hair sit like a birds nest on my head, letting the washing pile up, letting the hours while away as I hold him, and sniff him (oh that smell) because I’ve waited so long for this moment. And I’m loving every second… xx (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sir David Suchet will never play Poirot again.
The 77-year-old actor portrayed the famous Belgian detective in TV series ‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ from 1989 to 2013, becoming synonymous with the author’s literary character.
Suchet has had offers to reprise the role of Hercule Poirot once again but he is content with the 13 series and 70 episodes that he filmed.
In an interview with Candis magazine, Suchet was asked if viewers had seen the last of Poirot, to which he replied: “Played by me, yes.”
He added: “I was asked if I’d consider playing him in stories not written by Agatha Christie but I chose not to. The title of the programme was ‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ and I portrayed the great detective in over 70 of those, every one she wrote that involved him.”
Suchet’s illustrious acting career – which has included television roles in ‘Maxwell’, ‘The Way We Live Now’ and ‘His Dark Materials’ and movies like ‘All My Sons’ and ‘Wing Commander’ – has resulted in him receiving several honours, including an Emmy Award, an OBE in 2008, a CBE in 2011 and a knighthood in 2020, but he didn’t get that honour until two years later because he had COVID.
Suchet says getting his knighthood from Prince William at Windsor Castle was the most incredible moment of his life, and he will be forever be grateful to Poirot for giving him such a wonderful career.
He said: “I’ve been knighted in plays on the stage, but nothing compares to the real thing. Aren’t I lucky? The things I’ve been able to do thanks to that little man.”
Although he is thankful for what the role has given him, David hopes his other work – which includes extensive stage plays – will also be remembered when is gone.
He said: “But while I know Poirot will dominate my obituary when the time comes, I like to think there’ll be a paragraph or two about my other work.”
Although his days solving murder mysteries as Poirot are over, David has no plans to retire from acting anytime soon.
He said: “I would never talk of retirement. I’d prefer to say that the telephone stops ringing.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Claire Sweeney insists her ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ experience is “irrelevant” to ‘Dancing On Ice’.
The ‘Coronation Street’ actress is preparing to strap on her skates for the ITV1 competition show in January and though she took part in the first series of the Latin and ballroom dance programme back in 2004, she doesn’t think the skills she learnt there will make any difference because she’s so filled with “fear”.
Asked if her ‘Strictly’ experience will help, she told Prima magazine: “No – whatever experience you’ve had, it’s irrelevant if you have the fear.
“I’m struggling to stop and I get nervous doing anything on my left leg because I feel my right side is stronger, so I said to the team, ‘Can I get a routine for someone who skates on a right leg and can’t stop?’ “
The 52-year-old star – who has son Jaxon, eight, with former partner Daniel Reilly – admitted her past skating experience is limited too.
She said: “I remember going to a rink when I was a kid and my brother had an accident so we never went again.
“I’ve had a go on one of those penguin skating aids at Christmas, and now I’m looking forward to being able to go to Somerset House and skate in front of my son.”
And Claire doesn’t think she’s got any chance of winning the show.
Asked if she thinks she can win, she admitted: “I keep telling myself I have no chance.
“Ryan Thomas is so good – the first time he got on the ice, he could skate backwards and Greg Rutherford is amazing.
“He played ice hockey as a kid, so he was fearless.
“But you never know, I’ll have my own journey.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alison Hammond goes to bed before midnight on New Year’s Eve.
The 48-year-old TV star doesn’t do any wild partying on 31 December and is happy to just wish people a Happy New Year whenever she gets up on 1 January.
In an interview with Closer magazine, she said: “I’ve missed midnight on New Year’s Eve for the last three years.
“I fall asleep at 10 o’clock and then in the morning, I say, ‘Happy New Year!'”
Despite proving a hit with viewers after joining ‘The Great British Bake Off’ alongside Noel Fielding this year, Alison still feels like “chopped liver” compared to judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
She explained: “It’s all about Prue and Paul. You could literally dance naked and no one would take any notice of you!
“That’s all anyone cares about – even when the celebrities come into the tent.
“We’re chopped liver compared to Prue and Paul. They are the stars. We know that and we’re humble enough to deal with it.”
The ‘This Morning’ star recently admitted she worries about her presenting skills.
She told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “There are some times I think I’m going though the menopause because I’ll be sitting there and I’ve no idea what this piece is.”
Alison – who first came to the public’s attention when she appeared on ‘Big Brother 3’ in 2002 – is amazed by her career success.
She said: “I pinch myself hosting ‘This Morning’ and now this. I’m pinching myself all the time.
“My mum absolutely loved ‘Bake Off’. I can bake but I’m like Jamie Oliver – I chuck it all in and hope it works.”
But despite her success, Alison insisted she has no plans to move away from Birmingham to be based in London full time.
She said: “I put my house on sale and people were saying I’m moving to London but anyone who knows me knows Alison ain’t going anywhere.
“I love Birmingham. I don’t know what it is about the Brummies but I find the people are really warm.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Holly Willoughby will return to ITV as the host of ‘Dancing On Ice’.
The 42-year-old presenter quit her job as the main presenter of ‘This Morning’ back in October following her discovery of an alleged plot to kidnap her and following months of upheaval in the wake of her long-time co-anchor Phillip Schofield stepping away from the daytime show after more than 20 years after admitting he lied to bosses about an affair with a younger male colleague.
Speculation had been rife that Holly was not going to return to ‘Dancing On Ice’ for the 2024 series, but ITV have now confirmed to the Daily Mirror newspaper that she will host the figure skating show along with Stephen Mulhern, who is replacing Schofield, who has also departed that programme.
Holly and Stephen, 46, first worked together on CITV show ‘Ministry of Mayhem’, the series on which she met her future husband, producer Dan Baldwin.
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at ITV, said: “Holly and Stephen are two of our best loved presenters, so reuniting them 20 years after they first appeared on screen together to host ‘Dancing on Ice’ marks the start of an exciting year for the show. Celebrating 20 years since they first worked together on ‘Ministry of Mayhem’, Willoughby and Mulhern will preside over the action on the high octane skating show as this year’s celebrities compete to become champion of the ice. Judges Torvill and Dean, Ashley Banjo and Oti Mabuse are back on the panel.”.
Holly has rarely been seen since she quit ‘This Morning’ three months ago.
She announced her departure on her Instagram account admitting she had decided to say the “difficult goodbye” for herself and her family, which includes husband Dan and their children, Harry, Belle and Chester.
Her statement read: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to ‘This Morning’.
“To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so so much. This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together. Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive. To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you.
“Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You’ve been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day.”
Holly referenced former presenters, husband and wife duo Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, who insisted the show belongs to the viewers rather than the stars who inhabit the sofa.
She added: “Richard and Judy said ‘we only look after this show, it will always belong to the viewers’.
“It’s been an honour to just be part of its story and I know this story has many chapters left to go. Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family.
“I will miss you all so much.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Carol Kirkwood has married her partner Steve.
The BBC weather presenter, 61, and her ray of sunshine tied the knot in Buckinghamshire on Wednesday (27.12.23).
She told ‘BBC Breakfast’: “It was the most perfect and romantic and intimate wedding. We are both so incredibly happy.”
In May 2022, Carol revealed live on ‘BBC Breakfast’ that she and Steve had got engaged.
The star was reporting from the Chelsea Flower Show at the time when her co-host Sally Nugent jokingly voiced some “concern” for her pal after spotting a ring on her engagement finger.
She said: “I’m a little bit concerned about you this morning. I don’t know how you’re managing to stand up with that giant rock on your left hand, Carol!”
Peering down at her hand, Carol replied: “Oh, that one? Thank you Sal! It is rather nice, I got engaged.”
Sally responded to the happy news by offering a “congratulations” on behalf of the entire team, before getting permission to “confirm to the nation”.
She said: “Congratulations from all of us! It’s the happiest news, we are so, so delighted. Congratulations.
“Can we confirm to the nation what’s happened?”
Carol – while giggling – agreed and called it “lovely news”.
She said: “Yes! I think you just have, Sal. Yes, I got engaged. We got engaged when we were on holiday. So it’s lovely news and we’re both thrilled, so thank you!”
‘BBC Breakfast’ co-host Jon Kay added: “We’re all thrilled, we’re all so chuffed for you Carol, on behalf of all the team here and everybody watching, I’m sure. Absolutely delighted.
“Are you looking for a spot for the marquee while you’re at Chelsea, yeah?”
Carol replied: “I’m taking note of all the flowers, Jon. But no, there’s no plans in fruit yet.”
The star hasn’t revealed Steve’s last name, but recently told Prima Magazine he was “always making me laugh”, and she described him as “extremely handsome”.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Bill Roache has penned a new one-year deal to remain on ‘Coronation Street’.
The 91-year-old actor – who has played Ken Barlow in the ITV1 soap since it was first broadcast on 9 December 1960 – has signed up for a 64th year on the famous cobbles.
It comes as Chris Gascoyne, who played Ken’s son Peter Barlow, departed ‘Corrie’ this week after 23 years on the show, and Alex Bain, who plays Ken’s grandson Simon Barlow, is also expected to leave the programme.
But an insider told The Sun newspaper: “There are big plans for the Barlows over the next 12 months.”
Last year, Bill admitted he wants to still be working in Weatherfield when he is 100 years old.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Someone said to me, ‘Look, Bill, you’re in the Guinness Book of Records, you’ve got the MBE, you’ve been in ­ Coronation Street for over 60 years, what else is there?
“I said to him, ‘I would like to be the first centenarian who is still cast in an ongoing drama’.
“That’s my aim, to be 100 and still working on ­Coronation Street.
“While they want me and while I can do it I’ll continue to do it.”
In December 2022, Bill put pen to paper on a new deal to stay on ‘Corrie’, which was worth a reported £250,000.
A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper at the time: “Ken Barlow has been at the heart of Coronation Street since it started 62 years ago and that’s not changing any time soon.
“And as we’ve seen with his recent love triangle storyline, he’s no plans to slow down.”
The news came just days after Bill – who holds the world record for the longest-serving actor in a continuous role – received an OBE from King Charles for services to acting, and revealed the pair shared a joke about just how long he has been in the soap.
Bill said: “Charles was lovely – very friendly. He said, ‘Not still working are you?’ I said, ‘Yes, I just had two ex-girlfriends on the show’. He said, ‘Oh, that must have been work’, and I said, ‘May I wish you a long and joyful reign, sir?’ And he said, ‘Thank you, that will be a lot of work, too.’ ”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘White Lines’ star Jade Alleyne has given birth to her first child.
The 22-year-old former CBBC actress – who is also known for playing Clem Burton in children’s TV series ‘Four O’Clock Club’ – confirmed in March she was expecting, and the star has now revealed she secretly gave birth in May.
She wrote on Instagram: “7 months ago the Lord blessed us with the safe delivery of a beautiful baby boy. We gave thanks and began the new stretch of parenthood.
We have been showered with love, gifts, blessings, grace, safety and support.
This time has been like no other. We have explored new depths and known joy like never yet before.
God has blessed us yesterday, today and for eternity. So we give thanks to HIM.
Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! A baby boy is born!
Amen. (sic)”
Several stars congratulated the actor, including her ‘Years and Years’ co-star Ruth Madeley, and Russell T Davies, who created the BBC dystopian sci-fi drama.
Ruth posted on Instagram: “Beautiful. God’s plan”
Russell commented: “Wonderful xxx”
In March, Jade – who portrayed Tanit Ward in Netflix drama ‘White Lines’ – confirmed she and her partner Ce Yung were expecting their first child together, and she was excited for their “new phase”.
She wrote on Instagram: “This man is my shelter, my rock, my best friend, my confidant, my co-pilot, my greatest supporter and confidence builder, a ray of light in the best times and the times I need it the most, the love of my life and the father of the new generation of family we are building.
“This new phase of life for me has been the deepest, most challenging and most rewarding. (sic)”
Jade revealed the “extreme joy” she felt meant she wanted to be more open about her news than she usually is.
She continued: “So BLESSINGS!!! Praises and thanks to HIM for this beautiful gift.
“I’m naturally very private but feel extreme joy from being transparent enough to share this news.
“May God watch over our newborn and see us through a healthy delivery. (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dianne Buswell is not ready to start a family with Joe Sugg.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional has been romancing the YouTuber since they were paired up on the 2018 series of the celebrity dance contest and though the 34-year-old beauty thinks they will “definitely” have a baby together one day, she isn’t sure when that will be.
During an interview with Closer magazine, she said: “I think definitely for sure at one point we’ll have children.
“It’s something we’d both love, but we don’t know when just yet. We always say our kids are going to watch YouTube videos of us dancing one day, and that’s so cool!”
Dianne thinks it is “crazy” she found love through the show and she and Joe often wonder what their lives would have been like without it.
She said: “Joe and I will often sit there, thinking it’s crazy that it’s been five years since we’ve been together, we’re still amazed it all came from Strictly.
“We do wonder whether we’d actually have met if he hadn’t been on the show, I wouldn’t have got to know him!
“We still love to dance together. Joe loves ballroom and he’s always trying to do it with me in the kitchen. We’re going to have Argentine Tango lessons soon!”
Dianne made the final of this year’s ‘Strictly’ with Bobby Brazier and while they didn’t lift the glitterball trophy, she thinks the ‘EastEnders’ actor is destined for big things.
She said: “Bobby is so interesting – he may only be 20 years old, but he is such an inspiring person.
“He’s got a zest for life, a great head on his shoulders, yet is so humble. His younger brother Freddie is just as sweet, I’m like their older sister.
“Their dad, Jeff, really looked after me. Bobby would come in with containers full of delicious food and Jeff would’ve prepped two plates, forks, napkins – I swear I thought there’d be candles next!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Hollywood actor Alan Ford has joined the cast of ‘EastEnders’.
The ‘Snatch’ star will head to Walford in the new year to portray Billy Mitchell’s estranged dad Stevie Mitchell.
Alan said: “I feel highly delighted to be playing a character close to my own age in this extremely popular television drama series.”
Stevie will rock up in Walford as the Mitchell family prepare to say goodbye to their Aunt Sal, who was played by Anna Karen, who passed away in February 2022 aged 85.
Billy – who is played by Perry Fenwick – and Stevie last saw each other off-screen 25 years ago.
Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders’ Executive Producer added: “It’s an honour to welcome the immensely talented Alan Ford to the cast of ‘EastEnders’ as he takes on the role of Stevie Mitchell.
“Whilst Billy has been a stalwart in the show for over 25 years, viewers know very little about his complicated childhood and the events that led him to grow up in care.
“Alan arrives in Walford as the Mitchell family prepare to say goodbye to their beloved Aunt Sal but it soon becomes apparent that he is not welcome in the family fold.”
Billy grew up in care from the age of 10, after Stevie took sole custody of his brother Charlie.
Alan is best known for his roles in Guy Ritchie movies ‘Snatch’ – in which he portrayed “Brick Top” Pulford – and ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’.
The star is also no stranger to the small screen, appearing in ‘The Bill’ eight times as eight different characters.
Alan has also starred in ‘Birds of a Father’, ‘Grange Hill’, ‘The Darling Buds of May’, ‘Doctors’, and ‘Casualty’.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Former ‘EastEnders’ actress Shana Swash has given birth to her first child.
The 33-year-old actress – who is the younger sister of fellow former ‘EastEnders’ actor Joe Swash, 41 – took to Instagram to reveal she has welcomed a baby girl, Kitty, into the world.
Shana – who played Demi Miller in the BBC One soap from September 2004 to July 2006 – shared a series of snaps of her and her fiancé Nick Jones snuggling up to their little one, after she was born on December 18th.
She added the caption: “Kitty Frances Swash Jones [heart emoji] 18.12.2023 (sic)”
Shana took to Instagram in June to reveal she and Neil were expecting a baby together.
The star shared a picture of the couple holding up her baby scan, and wrote: “BABY JONES 5TH DECEMBER 2023 (sic)”
In August 2021, Shana revealed she and Nick were engaged.
She posted a picture from Playa de Mojácar, Spain, of her hand with an engagement ring on, and Nick could be seen celebrating in the sea in the background of the snap.
After starring as Demi in ‘EastEnders’, Shana has gone on to appear in daytime soap ‘Doctors’, as well as BBC sitcom ‘After You’ve Gone’, and an episode of Scottish soap ‘River City’.
Shana starred in drama film ‘Love Without Walls’ earlier this year, alongside ‘Benidorm’ actress Sheila Reid, ‘Adulthood’ star Adam Deacon and ‘Only Fools and Horses’ legend Paul Barber.
What’s more, Shana now co-owns London-based coffee shop Swash and Jones Coffee Co with her significant other Nick.

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