OHMYGOSSIP — Natalie Cassidy finally wants to get married after nearly eight years of being engaged.
The 40-year-old ‘EastEnders’ legend – who plays Sonia Fowler on the BBC One soap – began dating Walford cameraman Marc Humphreys in 2015, and the pair got engaged a year later.
Now, she is keen to finally tie the knot, but cannot decide whether to have a big nuptials or do something “really easy”.
She told OK! magazine: “We’d love to get married. We’ve been engaged for almost eight years!
“One minute I want a great big wedding, the next minute I think we could just go somewhere really easy. I’m very indecisive. But at some point I do think we’ll get our close family together at a lovely place in London, go to a restaurant and have a big party afterwards.
“Ten years would be a brilliant time to do it. Either 10 years together or 10 years engaged.”
The actress – who has daughters Eliza, 13, from her relationship with ex Adam Cottrell, and Joanie, seven, with Marc – also emphasised the importance of finding a balance with your partner when you become parents.
She said: “Life can take over, kids can take over, and before you know it, you’ve had no time together on your own.
“You need to make time for romance. If it slips and we think we haven’t done anything nice for a month, we do bring it up. He’s better than me actually. He’ll bring it up more.
“We both fancy the pants off each other still, which is a good thing.”
Natalie heaped praise on her fiancé for being an “absolutely amazing” father.
She said: “It was only a year or so into our relationship, if not less, when Eliza called him Daddy. So I feel like I’m really enjoying us as a family.
“And I’m looking forward to 10 years’ time when the girls are older. I’ll be 50, and Marc and I will be able to have our life. We’ll be able to do stuff together, whether that’s travelling or enjoying our interests.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Coronation Street’ have offered Dame Maureen Lipman security guards to protect her from anti-Semitic attacks.
The 77-year-old actress, who is Jewish, was “really surprised” when she was given the option of additional security, amid the conflict in the Middle East, which erupted into violence on October 7th when Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel, killing 1,400 people and taking more than 200 hostages.
According to The Sun newspaper, she said at the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism: “I had a real surprise this week when I was offered security guards by the ­people at ‘Coronation Street’ – this is where we are now.”
It comes after an increase in attacks on British Jews since Hamas stormed into Israel.
A source at the channel told the publication: “The well­being of all our cast and crew is of utmost importance.
“Everyone should feel safe to come to work, and Maureen has the full support of the entire ‘Coronation Street’ family.”
Along with more than 13,000 others, Maureen has signed the October Declaration, an open letter condemning antisemitism and expressing support for British Jews.
Part of the letter reads: “We share the shock and distress of Israelis, British Jews and compassionate people around the world at the unfolding horror and its consequences.
“We call for all the hostages taken on 7 October to be released immediately. It is an essential step on the path to peace and the cessation of hostilities.”
‘Countdown’ star Rachel Riley and playwright Sir Tom Stoppard are among the other stars who have signed the open letter.
What’s more, ‘Friday Night Dinner’ actress Tracy-Ann Oberman, 57, who is Jewish, recently spoke of having extra security during her touring production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’.
She wrote: “For the last week, the production has had to have security men around keeping an eye on things. It’s like a dystopian nightmare.
“A Jewish actress putting on a play about anti-Semitism which needs to be made secure because of Jew-hating extremists.
“As one reviewer said, ‘Written in 1600, set in 1936, as relevant today in 2023.’ Ain’t that the truth.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lucinda Strafford is joining the Australian edition of ‘Love Island’.
The 23-year-old influencer – who appeared on the seventh season of the ITV2 dating competition in 2021, but didn’t find love despite growing close to Brad McClelland and Aaron Francis – is heading Down Under to have another go finding love.
She will become the first Brit to appear on the Aussie version of the series, after former ‘Love Island Australia’ stars and Australian natives, Jessie Wynter and Aaron Waters, headed into the ‘Love Island UK’ Cape Town villa for this year’s winter series.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Lucinda is a bona fide Love Island legend so everyone’s really excited for even more viewers to enjoy her special brand of ditzy banter – who can forget her ‘realllyyyy?’ catchphrase?
“She’s so gorgeous, she was a real hit with the lads in the Majorca villa, so no doubt Lucinda will have the Aussie lads’ head spinning too.
“Of course people all around the world watch the global versions of ‘Love Island’ so it’s likely the cast will know exactly who she is – and know she knows how to play the game – which always ruffles feathers.
“Lucinda is so excited to get grafting.”
The star also confirmed her appearance on the show with a post on her Instagram account.
A message read: “Lucinda is looking for love in the @LoveIslandAU Villa! Stream the new season of #LoveIslandAU from Monday October 30 on @9now (sic)”
UK viewers will be able to see the star on ‘Love Island Australia’ on ITVBe and ITVX later in the year, after the show initially airs on Australia’s Channel9 from October 30.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alison Hammond hit back at a ‘This Morning’ viewer after she was criticised for “wearing what looks like a Rolex” amid the cost of living crisis.
The ‘This Morning’ presenter revealed her timepiece is actually an £185 Michael Kors watch, which was given to her by her late mother Maria.
Posting on X, the social media formerly known as Twitter, a viewer wrote to Alison: “#ThisMorning I love watching @AlisonHammond but with the cost of living affecting us all, I find it uncomfortable seeing her wearing, what looks like a Rolex. (sic)”
The 48-year-old TV presenter replied: “It’s actually a Micheal Kors Watch my late mum bought me and it cost her £185 of her hard earned money . It means more to me than any Rolex . Sorry you felt uncomfortable. (sic)”
Alison opened up about how she misses her mother – who passed away in 2020 after being diagnosed with liver and lung cancer just months after dad Clifford passed away – while appearing on the ITV1’s ‘DNA Journey’ with ‘Good Morning Britain’ anchor Kate Garraway, 56, in 2022.
She said: “I’m just so sad my mum’s not here to see it. She really wanted to know more about her family. And this is all on her side, it’s mad. I do talk to her all the time.
“When she died, it felt like a different sort of relationship with her – more spiritual. I know she’s there. Obviously, because she knew she was dying before she did die, and she said, ‘You know I’m always going to be there with you.’
“And I said, ‘Thank you mum, but not all the time, not when I’m with a bloke’. And she said, ‘No, I’ll be there!’ ”
The ‘Great British Bake Off’ presenter previously paid tribute to her late mum following her death.
Alison said: “Today I dedicate Valentine’s Day to my beautiful, wonderful Mother Maria who passed away from liver and lung cancer. Yesterday my family and I celebrated her amazing life and laid her to rest in a beautiful ceremony she would have been proud of.
“Thank you mummy for giving me the strength to move forward in the knowledge that your ok and with God in Heaven now. I will always remember you and try and make you proud. I love you mum. (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amanda Abbington quit ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ for “personal reasons”.
The 49-year-old actress has broken her silence on her decision to pull out of the BBC Latin and ballroom show, during which she praised her “hardworking and talented” fellow contestants, admitting it was an “absolute joy” working with them.
She wrote on Instagram: “It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue. It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside.”
Amanda also thanked the “incredible” production team on the show, and admitted she is “so sad” she cannot continue with the programme.
She added: “I want to thank the incredible Production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring. It’s a wonderful bunch of people and I’ll miss all of them.
“I’m so sad that I am unable to go any further. Thank you to everyone who voted and who sent wonderful messages and inspiring support. You are all amazing. Truly. Thank you. xxx (sic)”
But some fans have pointed out she didn’t mention her pro partner Giovanni Pernice, 33, in her post.
Giovanni took to Instagram on Monday night (23.10.23) to speak about her departure, admitting he finds it “so sad” they cannot continue in the competition.
He wrote: “Amanda ..
I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love @amanda_abbington74 @bbcstrictly (sic)”
Amanda’s decision to depart the show was confirmed on ‘Strictly’ spin-off show ‘It Takes Two’ on Monday night (23.10.23).
A ‘Strictly’ spokesperson later issued a brief statement that read: “Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and has decided to withdraw from the competition.
“The show wishes her all the best for the future.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Chris Kamara has told how he experienced suicidal thoughts while gripped by apraxia, due to the “apparent hopelessness” of his future.
The former footballer-turned-TV star, 65, was diagnosed with apraxia in 2021, which exacerbates balance, strength, dexterity and speech, and he has now told how he turned to animals on his smallholding to cope because they “don’t judge”.
Former ‘Soccer Saturday’ star Chris – who is known affectionately as Kammy – also told how he considered “something extreme” as a “way out”, and compared his situation with Gary Speed, who tragically took his own life following a battle with depression.
In an excerpt from his new book, ‘Kammy’, published in the Daily Mirror newspaper, Chris writes: “I’m going to admit something now, something I’ve never mentioned before. It’s hard for me to talk about, so bear with me. As I was gripped by apraxia, and the apparent hopelessness of my future, I’d been escaping more and more down to the animals at the back of the house. Hidden away, that smallholding became my refuge.
“Animals don’t judge. You look after them and in return they show you unconditional love. I would talk to them as I stood there. I’d let all my innermost feelings tumble out.
“I didn’t need to worry about them noticing my slowed speech or my compromised stability. It seems silly to say they ‘listened’, but in those moments that’s how it felt.
“Going down there allowed me to unravel my thoughts. And I’ll be honest, some of those thoughts could be dark. I worried about where I was going to end up. Would my physical and neurological deterioration just keep going and going? And I worried more about the effect it would have on those around me.”
The ex-Sheffield United player then admitted he wondered at times if his family would be “better off” without him.
He wrote “And it’s at that point I’d think, ‘They’d be better off without me.’ I thought of Gary Speed and then I thought of my own position – a man in his mid-sixties, whose best days, because of a brain condition, were gone, struggling on while becoming a weight on all around him. Whose wife and children would be left to deal with whatever I became.
“I didn’t want that for Anne and the boys. So how do you prevent it from happening? You take yourself out of the picture. There were times when I definitely thought that was a way out. If you’re stuck in a maze, with no sign of an escape route, eventually you’ll try something extreme. Especially if you have chosen to wander that maze alone.
“And that really is the key. When finally I did start to share my problems, I began to see that the future might not be so bleak. That a world could exist with me in it. Hopefully a me who was better, but nevertheless a version of me who I could live with.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell are going to miss Amanda Abbington “a lot” on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, but he is glad she is “doing what she wants” after the actress quit the show.
The ‘EastEnders’ star, 20, and the 34-year-old pro dancer – who are partnered up on the BBC One Latin and ballroom competition – both wished the ‘Sherlock’ star, 49, well after she withdrew from the dancing show this week, and Bobby has plans to have dinner with Amanda in the near future.
Speaking on ‘Lorraine’, Dianne said: “We’re going to miss her a lot in the competition. She’s invited Bobby over to dinner.”
Bobby added: “I’m still going to go to hers and have dinner.
“She’s lovely, but I’m glad she’s doing what she wants.”
The pair gushed about the power of meditation for “dealing” with the stresses of life, like competing for the approval of the judging panel – which consists of Shirley Ballas, 63, Anton Du Beke, 57, Craig Revel Horwood, 58, and Motsi Mabuse, 42 – and the public vote.
Bobby said: “Yeah and for dealing with everything, that’s a massive part of my life – every day, all day. I don’t know what else to say but, ‘Guys, meditate!’ ”
Dianne said: “He looks so happy when he’s doing it. He does it a fair bit in rehearsal. It’s like he’s smiling when he’s meditating and it’s lovely to see.”
Bobby continued: “I reckon it helps us with our dancing. I call breaks – she has a weird relationship with the word ‘break’, but I call it a necessary digestive period. Sitting and being with myself and thinking about the dancing, allowing it to seep into my bones, probably helps.”
The ‘EastEnders’ actor joked he has mixed feelings about Dianne during their gruelling rehearsals.
He quipped: “There are times where I don’t like you, there are times where I love you.”
Bobby admitted Dianne – who is dating YouTuber and actor Joe Sugg, 32, who she was partnered with on ‘Strictly’ in 2018 – “cracks the whip” a lot in rehearsals, but said her dedication to dance is “rubbing off” on him.
He said: “I think I’m getting better at working harder. You’re rubbing off on me in certain ways and I’m rubbing off on you in certain ways and I think that’s why last week went so well.”
Dianne said: “We’re starting to understand each other a bit more, I even had to ask him for a break last week and he said, ‘No.’ He’s working really, really hard and it shows because it was a beautiful dance. We loved it so much and long may it continue.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Joel Dommett went “absolutely feral” filming ‘Survivor’.
The ‘Masked Dancer’ presenter loved fronting the BBC One version of the adventure programme – which will see 18 contestants fight it out in a series of challenges to win a cash prize – and he didn’t realise how “unclean” he was until his agent visited him on the set.
The 38-year-old comedian told The Sun newspaper: “I grew my beard out until about halfway through, then I realised I was starting to look really ugly, so I thought, ‘I need to trim this back’.
“I speak for a lot of the crew here, we became absolutely feral.
“Every now and again someone new, like my agent, would come to visit and you don’t realise how unclean you are until someone clean arrives … we really enjoyed it.”
Joel – who recently became a father for the first time when his wife model Hannah Cooper gave birth to their son Wylde in September – wanted to shake off his “shiny suit” persona that he has on ‘The Masked Singer’.
He said: “For ‘Masked Singer’ you’ve got the shiny suit, stood next to an Octopus, which is so different from ‘Survivor’ and it’s a huge departure for me.
“I really love that.
“But then again it’s quite hard to be funny when people are punching each other in the face.”
Joel insisted the show’s “endurance challenges” were the best bit of filming.
He said: “My favourites are the endurance challenges, which get bigger as the series goes on.
“But what the contestants put themselves through is insane. No food, no sleep.
“I can’t even hold my coffee cup if I’ve had less than eight hours.
“I would enjoy the physical challenges more than the mind games, I’d fall apart on those.
“You’re trying to get rid of people without p****** them off.
“You’re trying to play three different games at the same time, that’s why viewers get obsessed with it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ITV has renewed Bradley and Barney Walsh’s ‘Breaking Bad’ for another instalment.
The father-and-son duo will be hitting the road in their RV in Asia to carry out more dare-devil challenges and have quality time together in Japan.
A source told The Sun: “It’s been a busy year for Bradley and Barney.
“As well as working together on the reboot of Gladiators for the BBC, Barney has been living away from home while filming for Casualty, and Bradley is non-stop with The Chase.
“So they’re thrilled to be back together for a sixth series of Breaking Dad, where they genuinely have as much fun as it looks on screen.
“Going on another epic adventure gives them the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time together.
“They have already ticked off a number of dream destinations, but there’s plenty to get stuck into in Japan —and it’s likely to be the wildest series yet.”
However, due to the time it takes to film their travels, it’s likely it won’t hit screens until 2025.
The source added: “Filming is expected to kick off later this year when Bradley and Barney can commit time to being away from the UK together.
“It can take five to six weeks on the road to film the entire Breaking Dad series, so it is thought there’ll be a longer wait for fans – with transmission most likely in 2025.”
So far, Barney has taken his dad to North and South America and various places in Europe to learn about local traditions and take on various challenges, with Bradley, 63, having faced his fear of heights many times.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Giovanni Pernice was reportedly left feeling “frustrated” over Amanda Abbington’s exit from the show.
The 49-year-old actress quit the BBC One talent series this week for “personal reasons” and a new report suggests her dance partner Giovanni, 33, was left in the dark over her decision but was eventually told in a phone call from producers.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: “Amanda didn’t tell Giovanni she had decided to quit the show. The first he heard was a call from a producer.
“This has really annoyed him. He’s barely heard from her for 10 days. She hasn’t been replying to messages or telling him what’s happening.
“He’s been complaining about it to friends. He’s frustrated.”
Amanda’s decision to depart the show was confirmed on ‘Strictly’ spin-off show ‘It Takes Two’ on Monday night (23.10.23). A ‘Strictly’ spokesperson later issued a brief statement that read: “Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and has decided to withdraw from the competition. “The show wishes her all the best for the future.”
She later broke her silence on the decision in a lengthy post on Instagram in which she praised her “hardworking and talented” fellow contestants, admitting it was an “absolute joy” working with them.
She wrote: “It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue. It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside.” Amanda also thanked the “incredible” production team on the show, and admitted she is “so sad” she cannot continue with the programme. She added: “I want to thank the incredible Production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring. It’s a wonderful bunch of people and I’ll miss all of them. “I’m so sad that I am unable to go any further. Thank you to everyone who voted and who sent wonderful messages and inspiring support. You are all amazing. Truly. Thank you. xxx (sic)”
However, some fans pointed out she didn’t mention her pro partner Giovanni in her post. Giovanni took to Instagram on Monday night (23.10.23) to speak about her departure, admitting he finds it “so sad” they cannot continue in the competition. He wrote: “Amanda .. I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love @amanda_abbington74 @bbcstrictly (sic)”.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Zak Srakaew thinks Chanelle Bowen is “playing a bit of a game” on ‘Big Brother’.
The 28-year-old model was the second housemate to be eliminated from the revived reality series last week but has now revealed that he thinks his dental therapist Chanelle, 29, is “getting involved” in other people’s business.
He told Metro.co.uk: “Chanelle is playing a bit of a game. She’s just trying not to get involved in people’s business too much so her name doesn’t come up with anything. But at the same time, she was talking about me quite a lot. I feel like she’s trying to stay out of everyone’s way, so her name’s not being brought up too much, but then slowly and slowly, she’s whispering people’s names to other people’s ears, so they’ve got her back and they don’t go for her. I do feel like she’s playing a game and I’m catching on.”
Zak went on to explain to the outlet that there was a moment when discussing the prospect of being offered £5,000 to leave the house immediately along with barman Jenkin Edwards, 25, but when he refused, he claimed they accused him of only being interested in the £100,000 prize for winning the series.
He said: “‘’ I was like, ‘No, £5,000 is not worth the experience.’ And then they both looked at each other in a funny way and Chanelle came over to me, and she was like, ‘The only reason I think you’re a game player is because when we mentioned if you’d leave for £5,000, £10,000, and you said, ‘No’ – that’s a lot of money, and when you said that, we just thought you’re only in here for the money.'”

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