OHMYGOSSIP — Diane Morgan has started filming the third series of ‘Mandy’.
The ‘Motherland’ star is working on a new season of her hit BBC comedy series – which she writes and directs as well as playing the titular role – as the beloved character battles her own experiences of the cost of living crisis with some poorly paid gigs alongside returning faces like Roger Sloman, 77, Alastair Green, 52, Michael Spicer, 46, Jackie Clune, 57, and Yuriko Kotani, 42.
In a statement of sorts, the 48-year-old actress joked: “All the quotes used in TV Press releases like this are written by Chat GPT now. This one certainly is.
“When you’re writing and directing and performing in something you can’t waste time thinking of some pointless quote just to show off.
“No one reads beyond the first words anyway; because they just repetitively say how thrilled and excited everyone is. No one’s reading this now, are they? Only a fool would do that. Come on, there must be a book you could be reading now instead of this nonsense.”
Meanwhile, the BBC gushed that they were “thrilled and excited” to be working with Diane again on the show which will include new stars Beverley Callard, 66, Nathan Foad, 30, and Robbie Gee, 53.
Josh Cole, the BBC’s Head of Comedy, added: “We are thrilled and excited to be returning to Mandy with the peerless Diane Morgan.”
Diane – who shot to fame playing the comedy character Philomena Cunk in ‘Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe’ – was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Bolton and spilt about her battle to success.
She told the audience: “Ladies and gentlemen, I should not be here today. I shouldn’t. There’s been a dreadful mistake. I got a G in maths. A G! But I thank you for your generosity.
“Thirty years ago just outside this building, I bumped into Maxine Peake who is also a Boltonian and we had met two weeks earlier when we were both auditioning to get into Manchester Polytechnic for the acting course.
“Neither of us got in. It took us three long years to get into drama school and during that time I had various jobs, packing worming tablets, selling fish and chips and I was also an Avon Lady.
“Most of these jobs I’d been sacked from. I was fired from the Last Drop Village tea rooms in Bolton for not knowing what a cream tea is, I thought it was a tea with cream in it. But now I have an honorary doctorate! Unbelievable.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Bradley Walsh got pranked by the real Fanny Chmelar after classic ‘The Chase’ moment.
The 63-year-old host famously lost himself in fits of laughter over the skier’s name during an episode of the ITV quiz show, and he has been confronted by her at midnight in a joke for ‘Michael McIntyre’s Big Show’.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “As if he weren’t bewildered enough by being woken by Michael and the crew, he suddenly finds himself face to face with Fanny.”
Bradley was asleep in his hotel room when he got pulled from his bed by the skier 12 years after he was crying with laughter over her moniker.
The insider added: “He finds himself a surprise participant in the Midnight Gameshow on Michael’s hit show and as part of the experience he is suddenly confronted by the skier.
“As if he weren’t bewildered enough by being dragged from his slumber by McIntyre and the film crew he suddenly finds himself face to face with Fanny.”
The 37-year-old German skier is there in person for the prank, which was reportedly set up by Bradley’s son barney and wife Donna.
The infamous 2011 clip – which has been viewed more than three million times – saw the host laughing as a contestant was asked “In what sport does Fanny Chmelar compete for Germany?”
Even chaser ‘The Governess’ Anne Hegarty couldn’t stop herself from giggling, while she and quizzer Brynn Jones both incorrectly guessed she was a horse rider.
Bradley previously revealed he actually cheated to get the ITV show on air after betting producers he could beat one of the chasers to prove the contestants would stand a chance.
He told ‘Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp’: “What they didn’t realise was the sheets with the questions and the answers on were lying face down on my end of the desk, I could see the print through and I could read the answers backwards and I read them.
“So every time they come in on the head to head as if they were at the table, I’d smash both of them.
“And as I walked away, I took the piece of paper and put it on the the other table so no one saw it. So I’d actually cheated.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Big Brother’ contestants Hallie and Olivia will both face consequences for breaking the rules.
Host AJ Odudu, 35, has revealed that the pair will be punished for sharing secret messages between themselves about nominations, and the aftermath will be featured on Thursday’s (19.10.23) instalment of the ITV1 reboot of the revolutionary reality show.
AJ – who co-hosts the series with Will Best – said while presenting the companion show ‘Big Brother: Late and Live’: “I can confirm that we’ve only had a blooming rule break!”
She added that the infringement would not impact Zak and Henry being the second pair of housemates up for eviction after receiving the most amount of nominations from the rest of the gang.
She added: “Don’t worry, this didn’t affect the outcome of this week’s nominations.
“You’ll have to tune in tomorrow at 9 pm to find out how Big Brother will deal with these two. Punishment time!”
The pair will be made an example of after being found out spelling out secret messages on each other’s backs in regards to who they put up to get the boot.
While talking about their choices, Hallie started to spell out letters on Olivia’s back.
“N,O?,” Olivia uttered, to which Hallie responded: “Okay, stop spelling now!”
As Hallie wrote out two more letters on her back, Olivia added: “Yep, yep. Get you.”
The episode also included the two potential evictees finding out they faced the public vote about their future in the house after getting the most nominations.
Zak was put up by Hallie, Kerry, Chanelle, Jenkin and Henry and Henry faced condemnation from Dylan, Olivia, Noky and Jenkin.
The first housemate to be kicked out was Farida Khalifa who recently admitted she had had a game plan the whole time.
The 50-year-old makeup artist told The Sun newspaper: “I set out what I wanted to achieve and that was to gain followers and grow my business.
“You have to be smart. People might say I was all “me, me, me.” Well absolutely, why shouldn’t I?”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kate Garraway and Linda Nolan were honoured at the best Heroes Awards.
The ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter – who has spoken out in support of unpaid carers in the UK after her husband Derek Draper’s devastated health battle following COVID-19 – was recognised alongside the singer after she has been so candid about “living with secondary cancer”.
At an emotional ceremony on Wednesday (18.10.23) at St Ermin’s Hotel in Westminster, a host of stars came together to celebrate 11 ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Other recipients at the best Heroes Awards included pensioner Chris O’Connor who raised thousands of pounds for charities and drove to Ukraine to deliver hospital supplies despite being given just one year to live.
Eco-heroes Amy and Ella Meek – who were just 10 and 12 years old when they founded Kids Against Plastic – are now inspiring a new generation through Ted Talks, campaigns and more.
The likes of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pros Nadiya Bychkova and Neil Jones were in attendance, as well as ‘TOWIE’ star James Lock, Mis-Teeq’s Sabrina Washington and more.
Siobhan Wykes, the editor in chief of best magazine, said: “Put simply, the best Heroes are all ordinary people doing extraordinary things under unthinkable circumstances.
“This is a very special night. For months, we’ve sifted through nominations and it is always a difficult and close-run decision process, but we finally settled on our worthy winners.
“To our best Heroes, we celebrate and salute you.”

best Heroes Awards 2023 winners

Cheryl Korbel – Giving a voice to victims through Olivia’s Law

Linda Nolan – Living with secondary breast cancer

Chris O’Connor – Veteran fundraiser and Ukrainian supporter

Kate Garraway – Speaking out for carers

David Cowley – Giving 41 years of service to veterans

Mr and Mrs Smith – Raising awareness of young suicide with a ‘wonky heart’

Phil Heckels – Inventive fundraiser and smile-maker

Amy and Ella Meek, Kids Against Plastic – Eco-heroes inspiring the next generation

Musa Motha – Smiling in the face of adversity inspiring dance in ‘different bodies’

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Great British Bake Off’ will eliminate two bakers from the competition next week.
The Channel 4 show didn’t send any of the contestants home on Wednesday (18.10.23) night as Tasha missed the technical and showstopper bakes due to illness.
At the end of the episode, new host Alison Hammond said: “You’re all staying. However, next week, two bakers will leave the tent.”
It means the pressure is on when ‘Bake Off’ returns to its usual Tuesday time slot – having been delayed by a day becasuse of the ENgland v Italy Euro 2024 qualifier – with Pastry Week.
This week’s theme was all about chocolate, as Matty won Star Baker for the first time.
Judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood admitted Cristy, Rowan and Saku were in trouble after their chocolate cake boxes failed to impress, but Tasha’s absence means they’re getting another chance.
Asked who was at risk of leaving, Prue said: “Definitely Cristy. Definitely Saku.”
Paul added: “I think coming into today, they weren’t doing particularly well. And, actually, both of them are much of a much.
“Saku’s was quite dry but the flavour was good, and Cristy’s [was] quite dry but the flavour was good – so they’re almost identical.”
However, Tasha not being involved in the last two challenges meant the judges were left with a tough decision when it came to eliminating someone from the competition.
Paul explained: “We have to decide whether someone should go or we leave it for another week, and that’s what Prue and I had to go through and sit through again and have a chat and see where we are.”
‘The Great British Bake Off’ returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday (24.10.23) at 8pm.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Hit List’ is coming back for its seventh season.
Co-host couple Rochelle Humes, 34, and Marvin Humes, 38, are “looking forward” to fronting another series of the BBC One quiz all about pop music to give another load of contestants the chance to take home the £10,000 grand prize after testing their knowledge of chart-topping tunes.
The married couple – who have kids Alaia-Mai, 10, Valentina, six, and Blake, three, after getting hitched in 2012, having rose to fame in The Saturdays and JLS – said: “We are so excited to be back with our SEVENTH series! We have so much fun hosting the show together, and we’re excited to see what this next series will bring. We’re looking forward to more Saturday night fun that will have you shouting the answers at your TV!”
The team behind the show – which is brought to screens by Tuesday’s Child Scotland and filmed at Glasgow’s Pacific Quay – aim to “transform” viewers sitting rooms into a “house party”.
Karen Smith, the show’s executive producer, added: “It is truly amazing to have The Hit List recommissioned for its seventh series. I hope that viewers will enjoy the great music selection that will transform their living rooms into a house party!”
The BBC called the game show – which has opened the application process – becoming a hit itself “amazing” and praised the loved-up presenting duo.
Neil McCallum, the BBC’s Commissioning Editor, said: “It’s been amazing to see the success of the Hit List over the years and it is marvellous to have it come back for a seventh series.
“Marvin and Rochelle are amazing hosts, their energy really shines through and creates the upbeat atmosphere that viewers love to tune into on Saturday evenings.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Christopher Biggins thinks dying on stage “would be perfect”.
The former ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ star wants to continue working in the theatre until he perishes, and he’d be delighted to meet his maker “in the middle of an act”.
The 74-year-old entertainer told the Daily Star newspaper: “I won’t retire. I’ll go on as long as I can walk. If I died in the middle of the act, that would be perfect. I can think of nothing nicer.”
Meanwhile, the panto legend admitted that he would love to stay in the industry, but insisted his cue to leave would be if women begin taking on the role of panto dame – a role traditionally given to a man in drag.
He added: “I want to keep doing panto because the money is very tempting. I love it. It’s great.”
“I will leave pantos when they start to use women to play the panto dame. Things are changing so drastically. It would be a shame. It would be terrible.
“Who knows what will happen? There is still a market for the old-fashioned pantomimes. I remember when principal boys were women in fishnets slapping their thighs saying, ‘It’s 12 o’clock and still no sign of Dick.’ ”
Christopher will take part in Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre’s festive production of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarves’ alongside Ashley Banjo, 35, and his dance troupe, Diversity.
Michael Ockwell, the theatre’s CEO said in May: “What an exceptional cast we have this year. I am thrilled that panto royalty in the form of the one and only Christopher Biggins is joining us in a very special role, he is loved by audiences across the UK.”
And the former ‘Porridge’ star recently revealed that he has come across the paranormal after sensing a “terrible coldness”.
He said: “Do you know, I have just been asked to do a programme about ghosts. And I have seen a ghost – in a hotel.
“I was in bed, and there was a terrible coldness that came through in the middle of the night. And I woke up, and I saw a woman walking at the bottom of the bed. It was extraordinary.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ellie Simmonds has learned to “celebrate being different”.
The Paralympic swimmer has encouraged people to recognise their “uniqueness” is what makes them “special”, rather than being “scared” of what sets them apart from others.
She said: “Throughout my life I’ve tried to remind myself not to be scared of who I am. It’s not always easy, but celebrate being different, in whatever form that takes.
“Whether it’s how you look, or what you’re interested in, or your background, you’re uniqueness is what makes you special.
“Don’t be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone; try new things, even if that feels scary. Be adventurous.”
Two thirds of parents recognise the new and increased pressures children are under in today’s society, as 8 in 10 parents believe their daughters are specifically impacted
Paralympian Ellie Simmons, child prodigy and musician Nandi Bushell, blind broadcaster Lucy Edwards and body positivity influencer Grace Victory, have spoken out on embracing your true selves to empower young children
Furby has released a Furby-Festo, a list of promises that parents are encouraged to share with their children to vow to always be their true, authentic selves in response to research that found 65% of those surveyed believe their kids hold back on being their true selves because they fear being judged.
Ellie said: “There is a very real need for more empowering and diverse role models, and Furby stands as the true advocate for self-expression. It is a companion that champions individuality, creativity, and the unbounded spirit of childhood.”
Parents, caregivers and children are being called on to visit FurBeYourself.co.uk to join the Furby-Festo and be in for the chance to get their hands on a Furby.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Paul O’Grady died sharing a joint with his husband.
The 67-year-old presenter passed away at home in March and Andre Portasio – who he married in 2017 – has told of the “very ordinary day” they had spent together in the ‘For the Love of Dogs’ star’s final hours, which included watching TV and enjoying a cannabis-filled cigarette.
According to The Sun newspaper, Andre told 320 guests including Gaby Roslin, Dawn French, Alan Carr and Amanda Holden at a memorial service at London’s Bloomsbury Ballroom on Wednesday (18.10.23): “We’d had a very ordinary day, just watching TV together at home, when Paul said he wanted to make a ‘cup of tea,’ and that was our ­little code for rolling a spliff.
“So Paul went to the kitchen to make a cup of tea, brought it back, lit it and started smoking it – and that was our last time together, the last thing we did. He passed away there in his chair.”
Andre also joked about Paul’s hatred of the cheap hotels when he had to travel for work.
A source said: “It was a very moving speech, with some lovely memories and stories – and everyone laughed a lot – but it was also surprisingly ­candid. It was just Andre’s way of dealing with grief and getting things off his chest.”
Paul’s friend Julian Clary also shared his favourite memories of his late pal.
He told the guests: “I went over to Paul’s for dinner, and he served me pumpkin soup. After that, the ­evening got a bit a wild – and I can’t remember very much.
“The next day, Paul called me and said, ‘How did you find the soup?’ and laughed hysterically.
“God knows what he’d put in it!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Steph’s Packed Lunch’ has been axed after three years.
The daytime show hosted by Steph McGovern is being taken off air this December by Channel 4, so the broadcaster can “invest” in other regional shows outside of London.
In a statement, it explained: “With audience habits changing quicker than ever, we have to make difficult decisions about which programmes to invest in to best drive our digital-first strategy.
“We remain as committed as ever to our mission to help level up the TV industry outside London and to our 50 per cent origination out-of-London target.”
Channel 4 added: “We will continue to build on the legacy of the show. Evolving what we do in line with our digital ambitions whilst continuing to reflect the lives of, and give a voice to, all our audiences across the UK and hope to work with Steph on other projects soon.”
The show airs weekdays at 12pm, and it’s not known what programme will replace the slot.
Steph is yet to comment on the decision, however, guest presenter and celebrity psychic Inbaal Honigman has reacted and has been left gutted.
She told the Daily Star: “All the Lunchmates are gutted at the news of Steph’s Packed Lunch not returning after Christmas.
“It’s been a supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment for us all, where we felt seen and heard. The show’s commitment to focusing on uplifting, empowering human-interest stories and its cheeky, irreverent tone, means that no matter our age, background or social standing, we were all made to feel as part of the family.
“Personally, I’ll miss the chaos of live TV so much. Going Live means that anything could happen, and any slip of the tongue would be watched by millions.”
Praising Steph, she concluded: “We all adore Steph, who is exactly the same in person as she is on TV. She’s used her platform to ensure everyone gets a voice, and she deserves every ounce of success that comes her way.”

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