‘Hocus Pocus 3’ still in story development phase: ‘We’re still working on it’

OHMYGOSSIP — A third ‘Hocus Pocus’ film is still in the story development phase.
Disney confirmed in June another installment in the witch series was in development and screenwriter Jen D’Angelo has now confirmed the plot is still being worked out, following the end of the WGA strike.
She told Entertainment Weekly: “We’re still in the story phase, we’re still working on it.
“We’ve been working on some ideas. It’s been fun to dive back into that world and we have so many directions in which to go and so many new characters to explore.
“We’ve only scratched the surface of Hannah Waddingham’s Mother Witch.”
Emmy-winning ‘Ted Lasso’ actress Hannah Waddingham made her ‘Hocus Pocus’ debut in the second installment, released in 2022 on Disney+, which saw her Mother Witch character gifting a spell book to the young Sanderson sisters.
Hannah’s return in the third ‘Hocus Pocus’ has not officially been set, but there has been speculation the team behind it are planning to delves further into her character.
Jen D’Angelo added “anything’s on the table” for the third installment and “we for sure want to see them again as adults”.
It’s expected Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy would be approached to make a comeback in the third film.
Jen added: “I’m hoping that we are able to explore every aspect of these stories and take these characters on a bunch of fun adventures.
“We don’t really know what it is, but we’re exploring all options and I think everybody is so delighted by the reaction that ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ got, and we’re excited to continue those stories.”
‘Hocus Pocus 2’ broke records in streaming charts when it debuted last year, with 2.7 billion minutes watched in its opening weekend.
The movie also became the most-watched original film for Disney+ at the time of its release over its opening three-day frame, and was directed by Anne Fletcher, who is set to return to helm the third film.

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Nearly 3,600 SAG-AFTRA members sign open letter declaring they would rather stay on strike than ‘cave’ to bad deal

OHMYGOSSIP — More than 3,600 SAG-AFTRA members have signed an open letter declaring they would rather stay on strike than “cave” to a bad deal.
The hardline group, which calls itself Members in Solidarity, includes actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon Hamm, Maya Hawke, Marisa Tomei, John Leguizamo and Bryan Cranston, among many other famous names.
Their letter expresses support for the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee and says that it speaks for the majority of the guild who “are still standing in solidarity, ready to strike as long as it takes and to endure whatever we must in order to win a deal that is worthy of our collective sacrifice”.
It comes as SAG-AFTRA has been on strike for more than 100 days, bringing almost all scripted film and TV production in North America to a standstill.
The Members in Solidarity letter says: “We have not come all this way to cave now.
“We have not gone without work, without pay and walked picket lines for months just to give up on everything we’ve been fighting for.
“We cannot and will not accept a contract that fails to address the vital and existential problems that we all need fixed.”
Last week, George Clooney led a group of A-listers in an effort to present the guild leadership with alternate proposals that they hoped might help break the stalemate.
But Fran Drescher, president of the union, rebuffed that offer, saying the ideas violated labour law and didn’t “hold water”.
There has since been more discontent, as many members are eager to return to work.
The Members in Solidarity letter acknowledges that, saying: “In any union, there will always be a minority who are not willing to make temporary sacrifices for the greater good.”
Among the signatories is Gabrielle Carteris, who preceded Fran as president of the union.
Major studios returned to the bargaining table earlier this week with a new offer but the two sides remain deadlocked on a huge number of issues and time is running out for the industry to salvage the 2023-24 TV season and the 2024 summer box office.

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Emma McVey is ‘concentrating’ on her kids after Gaz Beadle split

OHMYGOSSIP — Emma McVey is “concentrating” on her kids following her split from Gaz Beadle.
The 34-year-old model has spoken out following the breakdown of her marriage to the former ‘Geordie Shore’ star, 35, and declared her children – son Chester, five, and daughter Primrose, three – are her top priority right now.
In a post on Instagram, she wrote: “Sorry I’m not replying to everyone, I try not to be on my phone too much, especially whilst I’m with the kids and I’m just concentrating on them atm [at the moment].
“I really do appreciate all of you, so thank you.”
The update came after she shared a snap of her and her two little ones with the caption: “Rainy school run with my crazies”.
Gaz recently shared the news of his split from Emma – who he married two years ago after three years of dating – and insisted there is “no bad blood” between the pair despite Emma apparently being “blindsided” by his decision.
He broke the news in an Instagram question-and-answer session, telling his followers: “Hey no we actually separated about 3 weeks ago we are still friends there is no bad blood or anything and we have worked out the best way of doing it for the kids which for me and Emma is always gunna be the most important thing.”
He added: “We both deserve to be happy as well as being parents.”
A source later told The Sun newspaper Emma “didn’t know that Gaz planned to just drop the news like that.”
The insider added: “She felt it was a little bit unfair to her and the fans to just so casually drop it when they have been together so long.
“Emma is really savvy and has a good business head so has been preparing for life on her own. She already has a huge following and will be making the most of that in the future.”

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Frankie Essex ‘lost her spark’ after welcoming twins

OHMYGOSSIP — Frankie Essex “lost her spark” after giving birth to twins.
The 35-year-old reality TV star welcomed Logan and Luella with her partner Luke Love in the summer of 2022 and Frankie has now admitted she’s been feeling quite down and it has reignited old feelings about the death of her mum Tina, who took her own life when Frankie was just 13.
In her column for OK! magazine, she explained: “I was in bits the other day and just needed to have a proper sob. I just hadn’t been feeling like myself and felt as though I’ve lost my spark, and was just crying about that and about missing my mum.
“I don’t think I’ve got depression but I’ve been thinking that I might have a bit of PTSD from losing my mum when I was so young. And when I feel sad it just takes me back to that time, and I can’t really help it, it just happens.”
She went on to share that she feels less “sexy” since becoming a mum, but she finds hitting the gym has been making her feel better but she’s being careful after previously hurting her back.
Frankie added: “Since becoming a mum I feel like I’ve lost some of my sexiness, so the gym has been helping me feel better about that too. Me and Luke used to train together back in the day, and I used to go to spin class four times a week, but obviously, that changed when I was pregnant.
“And since having a slipped disc earlier this year I’ve been really worried about that happening again, so I’ve been working on strengthening my back. It’s so scary that something like that can just happen, and I need to remain strong for the babies.”
Frankie previously opened up about how her mum’s death had affected her, telling the Sunday People her dad didn’t tell her and her brother how she died and she didn’t find out it was suicide until several years later. She has also insisted her mum just didn’t get the right help for her mental health issues.
She said: “My mum was just 37 and most people back then would almost shrug off her issues. Really she should have got proper care. By the time my family ­realised she needed help it was too late …

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Katie Price’s son terrorised by ghost

OHMYGOSSIP — Katie Price’s son Jett is too scared to go into his bedroom because he’s being terrorised by a “boy ghost”.
The 45-year-old former glamour girl has revealed the 10 year old refuses to enter the jungle-themed room at her mansion in West Sussex – which she recently had redecorated – because a spook has “attached” itself to him and has barred him from entering.
Speaking to her sister Sophie on ‘The Katie Price Show’ podcast, she explained: “You know in Mucky Mansion, I did Jett’s bedroom up? Jett will not go in that room and he never has done. Jett says there’s a boy ghost attached to him.”
Katie has been forced to switch the bedrooms around and give the jungle room to her eldest son Harvey instead because Jett won’t sleep in there.
She added: “I’ve now changed it to Harvey’s [room] because this boy ghost will not let Jett go in that room. I’ve had professionals speak to Jett about it but he will not go in that room because the boy ghost says he’s not allowed. And he won’t. I’ve done his room so stunning but he won’t go in there.”
The ex-model transformed the room while making her Channel 4 show ‘Katie Price’s Mucky Mansion’ and was thrilled with the result -which included cuddly toys stuck to the walls, leaves above the bed and a personalised neon sign with Jett’s name on.
She said on the show: “So this is the first room of the house done. Everyone’s loving it. I love how Jett’s looking at all the stuff I’ve made. All that hard work, it’s been a success. One child done, one child happy, four more to go … oh and I’ve got my bedroom too.”
Katie has previously spoken about her belief that the house is haunted and has even allowed paranormal investigators in to conduct experiments.
Speaking on her podcast, she explained: “If there is someone genuine out there, I would like a priest or someone to get rid of whatever there is. I was in bed once and had a mirror at the end of my bed and I took a picture. You could see a massive gargoyle lying on its side.
You could see its eye, the cone head, the big belly and profile of its nose and lips. Gargoyles. In this house. These ghost investigators say they’ve never in all their time been to a house that has so much activity.”

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Ex-Hollyoaks star Adam Woodward unveils project with Jon Voight

OHMYGOSSIP — Former ‘Hollyoaks’ star Adam Woodward has been working on an unnamed project with Jon Voight.
The 31-year played eye-candy Brody Hudson the Channel 4 soap but his character was killed off by villain Warren Fox two years ago and Woodward went on to retain as an osteopath after leaving the show. However, he’s now revealed he’s been working on a Hollywood project with the ‘Midnight Cowboy’ star, 84.
He wrote on Instagram: “THATS A WRAP! Leaving the latest project after a total physical and mental transformation. What a wild ride with the most amazing people, I honestly can’t wait for people to see what we’ve managed to create the past 4 weeks.”
Adam continued: “I’m so happy that something can be so good, it makes me so sad to leave it. Here’s to new friends and new family.”
The ex ‘Emmerdale’ star previously suggested he had left showbiz behind completely after starting a new job as an osteopath.
Adam – who promotes his work under the name Elite Oesteo – wrote on the picture-sharing platform: “I trained with @eliteosteo over a year ago using his @kassermethod after he was the only person to help my lower back.
“I’ve helped so many friends and family with injuries and issues, I feel very grateful to be invited to head up his northern clinic.
“Not only is he a friend but now a business partner, helping people recover and getting the craziest of results. Clinic opening for bookings in the next 2 weeks stay tuned!”
Adam lamented leaving Brody behind and insisted he “will forever cherish” his award-winning stint in the fictional Cheshire town.
He said upon his 2021 departure: “I will forever cherish my time working on the abuse storyline for the positive impact we all made, and how well received it was by the audience.
“My time playing Brody has given me memories I will never forget and friends I’ll keep for a lifetime.”
Adam added: “If you’ve loved Brody or hated him, just know I appreciate you watching him. Goodbye, Brody, and thanks for everything.”

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Hallie evicted from Big Brother: ‘I have no idea why!’

OHMYGOSSIP — Hallie Clarke has been evicted from ‘Big Brother’.
The 18-year-old youth worker had been taking part in the ITV2 reality show but became the third housemate to be evicted on Friday (27.10.23) evening and looked visibly shocked as her name was called but soon composed herself and blew kisses to the crowd upon her exit before hugging her mum.
Speaking to hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best immediately after her elimination, she said: “I loved it! Honestly that was amazing, my mum is the one person I wanted to see first…but the feeling that I got from the crowd, I loved it. Thank you so much. My mouth is dry. I honestly have no idea [why I’m out], everything happens for a reason. ”
In the build-up to her exit, Hallie had been nominated by Jordan, Matty, Chanelle, and Jenkin for eviction and faced a public vote along with Trish and Dylan.
Hallie admitted that she was “surprised” by some of those who nominated her but insisted that there is “no bad blood” between herself and her former housemates.
She said: “Chanelle surprised me, but I understand where they’re coming from. At the end of the day, it’s a game and what’s got to be done has got to be done so I hold no bad blood and I love them all.”
Early on in the series, Hallie revealed to her costars that she is a transgender woman and was on the verge of tears as she recalled how everyone had accepted her.
She said: “Honestly, it was the first night, I wanted to see how the housemates were and going to sleep on the first night I felt as if they would respect me. I woke up the next morning I was s****** myself, but once I’d said I was a trans woman, it was like a weight lifted off my chest.
“I appreciate everyone in that house. The love I felt from all of them, I really appreciated it. It was important to me to be loud and proud and show trans visibility.”
Just before the end of the interview, Hallie revealed that she would like customer support worker Yinrun Huang, 25, to walk away with the £100,000 prize so she can return to her native China.
She said: “The goal is to fly Yinrun back to China to see her parents, so I want Yinrun to win.”
Hallie’s exit comes after model Zak Srakaew, 28, who was eliminated in week two of the series, and makeup artist Farida Khalifa, 50, who was the first of the 16 housemates to face eviction.

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Lena Headey’s pregnancy inspired The Trap

OHMYGOSSIP — Lena Headey’s pregnancy inspired ‘The Trap’.
The ‘Game of Thrones’ actress makes her directorial debut with the movie, which is based on a short film she wrote and Lena revealed the idea first came to her 13 years ago when she was pregnant.
She told The Hollywood Reporter: “It came to me when I was pregnant 13 years ago. I was starting to panic. I was like, ‘Am I capable of loving something? I don’t know what this is.’ It makes you question love. Then when I had my baby, I wondered, ‘Is love really unconditional? How far would you go? How much forgiveness is there? Would you really sacrifice everything for another person?'”
Lena, 50, cast her ‘Game of Thrones’ co-star Michelle Fairley in the character-driven psychological drama alongside James Nelson Joyce and admitted she wrote the movie with Michelle in mind.
She said: “We are great mates. I hunted her down, made her drink with me, and we’ve got a lovely friendship. I used to watch Michelle and she’s such a f****** beautiful actress, and I love her face. So I wrote this with her in mind. I wanted to be able to do all the things.
“I had offers along the way to do the film with big names. But no. This film is what I love about British cinema. It’s working-class actors. There are accents. It has all the little things we don’t look at. And I was like, f*** it — I’m just going to do the film that I know I want to make with the people I want to make it with.”
Lena called the process of directing her first movie “f****** heaven” and added: “I love it because it is creating space for people to be vulnerable. I work with actors as an actor. I study what people do, and I know when you’re not giving what you can, or being lazy, or just not in the space that day. So I believe there is a way of talking to actors that will elicit something else. And I think every actor’s got a f****** rocking performance in them, they just need the words and a story that will serve them. But maybe you have to ask them.”

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Disney delays Snow White release

OHMYGOSSIP — Disney is delaying the release of ‘Snow White’.
The live action adaptation of the classic cartoon – starring Rachel Zegler as the titular character – was due to be released on March 22, 2024 but has now been pushed back almost a year to March 21, 2025.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney’s Bob Iger and other Hollywood CEOs told SAG-AFTRA that the deadline is almost up for deciding which films to postpone next year due to the ongoing actors’ strike.
Earlier this year, he accused the actors and writers unions of not being “realistic” with their expectations.
During an appearance on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’, he said: “It’s very disturbing to me. We’ve talked about disruptive forces on this business and all the challenges we’re facing, the recovery from COVID which is ongoing, it’s not completely back. This is the worst time in the world to add to that disruption.
“I understand any labor [union’s] desire to work on behalf of its members to get the most compensation and be compensated fairly based on the value that they deliver. We managed, as an industry, to negotiate a very good deal with the directors guild that reflects the value that the directors contribute to this great business. We wanted to do the same thing with the writers, and we’d like to do the same thing with the actors. There’s a level of expectation that they have, that is just not realistic. And they are adding to the set of the challenges that this business is already facing that is, quite frankly, very disruptive.
“It will have a very, very damaging affect on the whole business, and unfortunately, there’s huge collateral damage in the industry to people who are supportive services, and I could go on and on. It will affect the economy of different regions, even, because of the sheer size of the business. It’s a shame, it is really a shame.”

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Werner Herzog is willing to put himself in danger for his films

OHMYGOSSIP — Werner Herzog is willing to put himself in danger for the sake of a film.
The 81-year-old director is widely considered to be a pioneer of German cinerma with his films experimenting with unorthodox dreams and concepts and admitted that on some occasions he has even tested stunts out himself before letting the actors loose on set.
Asked if he was willing to put himself in danger for his films, he told Empire magazine: “Sometimes, of course, I knew it was going to be difficult. And sometimes I knew it was going to be dangerous. But I did not allow it to be dangerous for people with me. I would test the rapids, which you see in ‘Aguirre, The Wrath Of God’, before I took some actors and extras and crew-members with me. And they were all safe at the end. It looks dangerous – and it was.”
However, the acclaimed movie maker went on to insist that his perfection is not about “obsession”, and that he is merely doing his job but he will face anything that comes his way before noting that he prefers to have a “quick, orderly” shoot for a project, although he admitted that that is very rarely the case.
He said: “For me, it’s not obsession – I’m a quiet, professional man. But things come at me with great vehemence. And when something really big is coming at me, I don’t duck into the
trenches. Then you can throw anything at me you want – I will face it. I like a quick orderly shoot of a film, but it doesn’t happen very often because cinema itself is facing obstacles all the time.

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Joel Dommett wants This Morning job

OHMYGOSSIP — Joel Dommett wants to take over from Phillip Schofield on ‘This Morning’.
The 38-year-old ‘Masked Singer’ host guest presented the ITV show over the summer and is keen to land a permanent slot.
He told The Sun newspaper: ““It was genuinely fun. I enjoy, as a comic, approaching scenarios where you’re going from what would be seen as a funny segment to shifting to a quite serious mode.
“I relished that challenge. I just need to keep working hard and not be an a*******.
“Genuinely it’s a brilliant show and now I’ve had (baby) Wilde, I’m watching more morning television than ever.
“It was amazing to learn from Holly [Willoughby], she’s been doing it a long time. I have no idea what I’m doing tomorrow, so who knows?”
However, Joel faces tough competition from Steve Jones, Craig Doyle, Dermot O’Leary, Ben Shephard, Marvin Humes and Rylan Clark, who have all guest presented the show.
Following Holly’s departure from the show a few weeks ago, Abbey Clancy and Channel 5 host Storm Huntley have been touted as replacements.
Meanwhile, Joel recently revealed he wanted to shake off his “shiny suit” persona that he has on ‘The Masked Singer’ by taking part in ‘Survivor’.
He 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.
He 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.
“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.”

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Bobby Brazier: ‘My eyes are focused on Dianne’

OHMYGOSSIP — Bobby Brazier says he only has eyes for Dianne Buswell.
Although the 20-year-old ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star has been inundated with messages from female admirers, he insisted he is concentrating on the competition and his professional partner Dianne.
He told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz: “I’ll pay attention to a few of them! But my eyes are focused on my Juliet, Dianne.
“She is unbelievable and performing every Saturday with her is so much fun.
“I appreciate all the compliments and people thinking I’m a star — I’m in a fortunate position.
“With social media, people seem to be enjoying the partnership and dances Dianne and I are doing.”
Dianne, 34 – who has been dating Joe Sugg, 32 since 2018 – said Bobby has been swamped with saucy messages from fans.
She said: “Bobby has so many people sliding into his DMs now. I think we can bring out a bit more of ‘angel Bobby’. He’s definitely not an angel!”
Meanwhile, although Bobby is the youngest contestant, he admitted Dianne’s gruelling workouts have left him feeling like “an old man”.
He said: “I woke up this morning and it took me 45 minutes to move and I got up and I swung my legs over and I was like, ‘Wow, old people. I respect you so much — how do you do this?’
“It’s just when I go to sit down I just want to stay down. I don’t think my body is that bad once it’s up and when it’s warm.
“I’ve got a big old bruise on my bum still. I fell over and hit my butt, bone first. That was painful.
“I need some tips and stuff because I feel like an old man.
“Dianne actually said to me in the week that I am moving like an old man.”

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Ellie Simmonds splits from boyfriend

OHMYGOSSIP — Paralympian Ellie Simmonds has split from her boyfriend.
The 28-year-old Team GB athlete and former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant has split from Matt Dean after two years of dating.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Ellie and Matt have sadly split but it was amicable on both sides and there remains a lot of love there.
“They preferred to keep their relationship out of the public eye and it was the same with the break up, but both are doing OK.”
The former couple first met when they were toddlers and started dating two years ago.
Matt was spotted in the audience supporting Ellie as she competed on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ last year.
When she signed up for ‘Strictly’, she credited Matt, who like Ellie, has dwarfism, for encouraging her.
She told The Sun: “I was like shall I, shall I not. Then I spoke to my other half Matt, and he was like ‘go for it Ellie, take that leap of faith, you don’t know unless you try.’
“Now I’m so happy I said yes. As soon as I did we were bouncing around the kitchen like yay! Like little buzzing bees.”
Meanwhile, Ellie – who has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia – recently made a documentary exploring her search for her birth mother after discovering she was put up for adoption.
In the ITV programme, the Paralympian was heartbroken to find out medical professionals had told her mother that Ellie could be bullied and viewed as “evil” and “stupid”.
However, Ellie – who has won five gold medals competing at Paralympic Games held in Beijing, London and Rio – did not let this discovery stop her from embarking on a successful journey to track down the woman who brought her into the world.
According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, she said: “Until now, it’s never emotionally affected me, it never made me feel rejected or ask why do my birth parents not want me. I’ve been so focused on the future and never thought about it.”
Ellie has often gushed about how her adoptive parents Steve and Val – who have four other kids – are some of her biggest supporters but did not know that she was not their biological daughter.
However, soon “questions started to bubble up” and she went on an adventure to find her birth story.

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Gino D’Acampo’s horror crash

OHMYGOSSIP — Gino D’Acampo was involved in a horror crash while filming ‘Emission Impossible’.
Production on the ITV show has been halted after the 47-year-old chef was injured when a stunt went horribly wrong.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “One stunt saw Gino have to go down a 200ft slide on a toboggan, clutching a cocktail glass. He raised concerns at the top of the slide about the glass.
“He was still filming a piece to camera when a mother and her two kids came hurtling down at 30mph and crashed.
“There was blood everywhere and one of the boys had blood pouring from his mouth,
“The mum and her other child had concussion and an ambulance was immediately called as Gino was treated on-site.
“Crew were understandably shaken and the shoot was immediately halted.
“ITV had real duty of care concerns and immediately offered counselling to anyone who may have been upset by what they saw.
“There were echoes of the Freddie Flintoff crash and ITV were adamant that they look after their staff.
“The following day both Fred [Sirieix] and Gino got ill, and Gino’s temperature shot up to 40.3 degrees. Two ­ doctors were called.
“He was prescribed antibiotics, and had to remain holed-up in Vienna until he was well enough to fly home.
“Gino was livid after the crash, and vented his frustrations at the bottom of the slide.”
Gino told The Sun: “It was the worst shoot of our life.
“I am shocked I have not had a phone call from ITV to see how I am and I cannot wait to talk to them about all of this.
“After 22 years of working with them, I am in an accident and I get ill, and yet I don’t get a phone call; I smell a fish. I think ITV have no idea what happened.”

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Adam Thomas set to perform on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Halloween special after second illness

OHMYGOSSIP — Adam Thomas will perform on the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Halloween special.
The ‘Emmerdale’ actor, 35, had sparked panic among show bosses when he pulled out of an appearance on the dance contest’s ‘It Takes Two’ spin-off show on Friday (27.10.23) night following an illness.
But a spokesperson for the BBC show has now told The Sun about how he will be back in the ballroom for Saturday (28.10.23) night’s spooky show: “Adam is feeling much better and will be performing tonight.”
Adam and his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk, 33, are set perform an American Foxtrot with a spooky twist.
Adam’s wife Caroline has revealed she was heading to watch his rehearsals along with their kids ahead of the live BBC One show by posting a photo on Instagram of her with their children Teddy and Elsie-Rose, which she captioned: “‘SCD’ week 6 rehearsals here we come.”
Adam shared her post to his socials.
The BBC had confirmed there was an emergency back-up plan for Adam’s role on Saturday’s show, with a spokesperson saying: “We are hopeful Adam will be better and able to perform this weekend. There are contingencies in place should he not be able to. The health and well-being of the Strictly cast and crew is production’s absolute priority.”
Adam’s decision to pull out of ‘It Takes Two’ marks the second time in two weeks he has fallen ill.
The previous week Adam was forced to miss rehearsals after struggling with illness as a winter flu hit the cast.
Adam also suffers from the autoimmune condition rheumatoid arthritis and days after he was confirmed to be joining ‘Strictly’ the actor reposted a message he put online in August about the impact of the condition on his body.
He said: “I’ve been in a lot of pain since January, it started with my knees and then travelled to my wrists, fingers and now ankles and toes.
“I never knew what was happening and finally after several blood tests and back and forth to doctors and hospitals, I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis!
“I thought that was something people, later on in there life get… but that’s not the case, clearly!
“It’s been a tough old year but… . Finally I’m on the right plan now! Finally getting it under control. For now!
“But some days are better than others and am not going to lie, it’s been hard not being able to train properly, it’s has had a huge knock on effect for me personally, but not only that for my family too!!
“And I just want to say thank you to @carolinethomas23 and the kids for going on this journey with me, as I know it’s been challenging and frustrating at times but hopefully we’re on the right path now!”

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Helen Skelton joins Fireman Sam in ‘spirited’ new role

OHMYGOSSIP — Helen Skelton is joining ‘Fireman Sam’.
The ‘Countryfile’ and ‘Blue Peter’ star is set to make her debut in the 15th series of the iconic children’s TV show as she voices new farming character Annie Morris, who will become a key member of the gang.
In a statement, Helen said: “I’m thrilled to be a part of the Fireman Sam family and lend my voice to the spirited character of Farmer Annie Morris.
“This series is packed with adventures and important life lessons for kids, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”
The new series – which will premiere on Cartoonito from October 21 – will feature 26 brand new episodes, including a spooky Halloween two part special.
Annie – Penny’s cousin – will bring a new dynamic to life in Pontypandy with a brand new location on her farm.
She isn’t coming alone either with Boars, Luc and Karl set to join her as they teach the residents – and children – about rewilding.
THere are more furry friends coming to the ivllage too with beavers, a seal and Penny’s sassy cat Miss Pawdry.
From dramatic firefighting and epic air rescue to great ocean expeditions and ‘The Mystery At Pumpkin Hallow’ special, there’s a lot of viewers to look forward to.
The synopsis for the series adds: “The Rescue Team will have a lot of opportunities to use the upgraded Jupiter, our iconic fire truck with its brand-new look and cutting-edge technologies!
“And of course, as there’s always something happening in Pontypandy, there are plenty of adventures to look forward to.
“From investigating mysterious pumpkins, sea monsters, smoking potatoes to the usual wildfires, search and rescue missions and ocean-cave rescues, whatever the emergency, you can be sure that the Rescue Team of Pontypandy will always be there to save the day!”
Tune in to the new ‘Fireman Sam’ Series 15 exclusively on Cartoonito from 08:00 on October 21, 2023.

Source: VacationHunter.Online