OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Doctors’ has been axed by the BBC after 23 years.
The broadcaster says that the daytime soap had been affected by “super inflation in drama production” which means the show has become too expensive to make.
The final episode will air in December 2024 and the BBC said it will be working to give the show “the finale it deserves”.
‘Doctors’ follows the lives of staff and patients at a Midlands GP practice in the fictional town of Letherbridge and first aired back in 2000.
A number of A-list actors have featured in the programme early on in their careers – including Eddie Redmayne, Claire Foy and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
The BBC said it faced a decision on whether to reinvest in the Birmingham site where the show is made or finance new projects in the West Midlands.
A statement said: “We have taken the very difficult decision to bring daytime drama ‘Doctors’ to an end after 23 years.
“With super inflation in drama production, the cost of the programme has increased significantly, and further investment is also now required to refurbish the site where the show is made, or to relocate it to another home.
“With a flat licence fee, the BBC’s funding challenges mean we have to make tough choices in order to deliver greater value to audiences.
“We remain fully committed to the West Midlands and all of the funding for ‘Doctors’ will be reinvested into new programming in the region.
“We would like to thank all the ‘Doctors’ cast and crew who have been involved in the show since 2000. We know the crucial role ‘Doctors’ has played in nurturing talent, and we will work to develop new opportunities to support skills in scripted programming.
“The final episode will screen in December 2024 and we are working closely with BBC Studios to give it the finale it deserves.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — AJ Odudu had ruled herself out of replacing Holly Willoughby on ‘This Morning’.
The ‘Big Brother’ presenter admitted she is more of a “night owl” and couldn’t cope with an early morning alarm to get to the studio in time for the 10am ITV daytime show.
She told The Sun newspaper: “I couldn’t cope with the early starts. I don’t do mornings.
“They have to be there at, like, 8am. I’m a night owl. But of course the idea is flattering.”
Holly recently announced she was stepping down after 14 years on the sofa, with ITV bosses now looking for a permanent replacement.
The 42-year-old star – who has Harry, 13, Belle, 11, and eight-year-old Chester with husband Dan Baldwin – wrote on Instagram: “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 — Shirley Ballas has apologised for suggesting women in the UK carry Tasers to protect themselves.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ head judge said women should “become more vigilant” and carry the weapons – which shock people with a 50,000 volt charge – in order to keep themselves safe but withdrew her comments after discovering they are illegal in the UK.
During an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Women’s Hour’, she said: “All women in today’s society should become more vigilant. It’s important that people take care of themselves, maybe carry Tasers, things like that.
“My message goes out to all women, not just women in ‘profile’ it’s taking care of yourself, it’s educating yourself.
“What can you do if you were in a situation that happened to take hold of you, that you had no idea what to do.”
However, Krupa Padhy explained: “We must say that stun guns or tasers are prohibited weapons and it is an offence to possess them.”
Shirley later said: “I apologise for my comments. I did not know Tasers were illegal in the UK, and I do not encourage violence in any way shape or form.
“I wanted to get the message across that women should feel empowered to protect themselves, and incorrectly mentioned the use of Tasers.”
Shirley’s comments came after she revealed she was worried about becoming the subject of a kidnap plot, like former ‘This Morning’ host Holly Willoughby.
She told the Daily Star: “The news about Holly has made me a little bit nervous. Let’s just say, I travel everywhere with caution.
“I’m not free as a bird like I used to be. I’m always a little bit cautious about where I’m going, especially if I’m out on my own.
“I would be wrong to say, ‘I don’t worry about it.’ Of course you do. These are the times that we live in and I think it’s very sad.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — The editor of ‘This Morning’ reportedly found out Holly Willoughby was quitting just 20 minutes before she announced the news on Instagram.
The 42-year-old presenter had co-hosted the show since 2009 but sensationally announced she was leaving this week for the sake of herself and her family after an alleged kidnap plot.
And, Martin Frizell, 64, who has championed Holly during her time on the show, was reportedly left stunned by the news.
A source told The Mail On Sunday newspaper: “Despite Martin’s loyalty to Holly, he wasn’t in her inner sanctum when it really mattered. He sided with her throughout the difficulties with Phil [Phillip Schofield] and besides, it’s his show, but instead Holly dealt with Emma [ITV’s head of daytime output Emma Gormley], over it all.
“Martin always spoke so highly of Holly. He adored her and he was extremely loyal.
“It’s the talk of ITV that he was told so late on. It doesn’t exactly seem overly respectful. What a way to treat an editor.”
Holly’s decision to leave also left many staff members upset.
The insider added: “It has been one thing after another. It’s like a soap opera and that’s OK if you’re one of the highly-paid stars getting chauffeured to work and back, but if you’re grafting behind the scenes to keep things afloat, it’s incredibly frustrating.
“Holly decides to leave, she puts it on Instagram. Imagine how that makes you feel. There were tears. The team has been through so much in the last year. Many feel they are at the end of their tethers. It has been heartbreaking, and hard, to watch it all happen.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward want Jane McDonald and David Tennant to star in ‘The Good Ship Murder’.
The former ‘Coronation Street’ actors co-star as First Officer Kate Woods and cabaret singer Jack Grayling in the new Channel 5 mystery drama and have high hopes for some celebrity cameos in season two.
Catherine, 40, told RadioTimes.com: “I’ve already got a lot of my friends who are like, ‘Oh my God, I can’t believe you went filming in Malta on a cruise ship! Is there a second series? I need to get on to my agent!’
“Like, a lot of actors all want to do’ Death in Paradise’ because of the location. And I’ve already got people asking me if we’re going again.
“It would be sacrilegious to not give Jane McDonald some kind of cameo – [even] walking past in the background, she’s got to get in there at some point.”
And Shane, 38, added: “I’ve already got a lovely rapport with [Jane]. So, I mean, she has to come onto the ship and do something. There’s no two ways about it.
“[It would be] an absolute dream to even be in a scene with someone like David Tennant. He can steal the scene a thousand times over, I’d just be grateful.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — BBC bosses are open to including a transgender contestant on ‘Striclty Come Dancing’.
‘Bad Education’ star Layton Williams, 29, has praised show bosses for including same-sex couples and said it would be “beautiful” if they include a trans person in the future.
Layton, who wore a skirt for the Viennese waltz routine to the ‘Grease’ soundtrack was asked if they would like to see a trans contestant on the show next year.
He told Metro: “That would be beautiful. I think producers are open to all beautiful people from all walks and that would be superb.”
Layton has also been overwhelmed by the support for his same-sex partnership on the show with Nikita Kuzmin.
He said: “A parent said something like “my two-year-old boy just goes, the boys, the boys!’ He gets excited when we’re on, which is so cute. Kids are so cute, they just see past anything and are so open-hearted with things like that. I’ve had teachers and parents just thank me for being that shining light to them.
“It’s been a really fab couple of weeks taking in that information and has given me the pump I needed.”
And Nikita is excited to be in a same-sex partnership after watching John Whaite and Johannes Radebe make it to the final two years ago.
He said: “To be honest, it’s something that I’ve always wanted to do on the show, ever since I saw John and Johannes.
“They were absolutely fabulous, an iconic partnership.
“I was just like, I would like the same opportunity, and it’s been amazing so far. A dream come true!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Karen Hauer and her celebrity partner Eddie Kadi came close to the bottom of the latest ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ leaderboard amid reports the professional dancer has split from her husband.
The 41-year-old and comedian Eddie scored 24 out of 40 on Saturday (14.10.23) night’s episode of the BBC One show after they finished near the top of the table on last week’s show, after it was reported she has broken up with Jordan Wyn-Jones, 34, following their wedding in 2022.
Karen – who is the longest-serving ‘Strictly’ pro – is yet to comment on the report, but a source told the Daily Mirror: “Karen and Jordan have had a tough time in the past few months and decided to split. It’s obviously very sad for both of them.
“But there’s no ill-will whatsoever. The split is amicable, and they wish each other the best.”
Speculation about Karen’s marriage started last week when she was seen at the Pride of Britain awards in London without her wedding ring.
In August, Karen revealed she and Jordan were having counselling to help them with their relationship.
She told Hello! magazine: “Counselling. You know what I think communication is massive but learning how to communicate, you know, so we get outside help.
“So whenever we’re having tricky moments or anything like that, it’s just seeing the vulnerable side of each other and understanding it and knowing that both of us are working on things because nobody is perfect.
“There is no such thing as a happy marriage or a happy relationship with the perfect couple.
“It’s about dealing with things the right way and not just running away from things, and I guess that’s what makes us tick even better and understand one another.”
Fans speculated Karen looked “upset” with the ‘Strictly’ judges’ score for her and Eddie’s American Smooth routine.
Week four of the BBC One show saw the 13 remaining couples performed a variety of dance routines, from Viennese waltzes to a paso doble.
At the top of the leaderboard on Saturday was theatre star Layton Williams and his professional partner Nikita Kuzmin.
Their cha-cha to Whitney Houston’s 2009 song ‘Million Dollar Bill’ impressed all four judges, and gained them three nines and a 10 from Motsi Mabuse, to make a final score of 37.
The show’s co-host Claudia Winkleman revealed their performance marked the earliest 10 awarded to a cha-cha in Strictly’s 21-series history.
Former EastEnders star Nigel Harman and his professional partner Katya Jones scored 33 for their salsa,
At the bottom of the leaderboard was Paralympian Jody Cundy and his professional partner Jowita Przystał, who received 19 for their salsa.
The ‘Strictly’ results show airs on Sunday 15 October at 7.15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, and will feature a performance from singer Beverley Knight.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kimberly Wyatt found the atmosphere on ‘Dancing On Ice’ “horrible” because “women revel in a woman failing”.
The Pussycat Dolls singer came third on the show in 2022 and she and her husband Max Rogers have called for females to support one another because the competitive nature of the competition was unpleasant.
Kimberly said on the ‘Man Baggage’ podcast: “Women hate women. And there are instances where the women do not want to root for other women doing well.
“There are often times where women revel in a woman failing, which is horrible.
“There’s a competitive nature that’s born in women.
“We are born to compete to get a man, so I feel there’s this competitive nature between women that needs to be resolved.”
Max added: “You found that recently.
“The Dancing On Ice experience showed us how much work needs to be done with women supporting women.”
The 41-year-old beauty is learning to “speak up” to try and resolve conflict but she finds it hard to address how she is feeling about particular situations.
She said: “I have started finding ways to deal with the conflict, and part of it is you have to speak up about who you are. You can’t help who you are, we are all homo sapiens, built in many different ways for many different reasons. But you do have to have a space that is safe enough that you can be honest about it.
“So even in our marriage, we have spent a lot of time getting to a place over the years where I will just speak. That doesn’t make the conflict resolution any easier.
“But it means it is out in the open and we have to deal with it together, rather than me going to the studio and dancing it off then exploding a week later.
“I wish I could be more fiery and know exactly how I am feeling, and have a big blowout and be over it.
“But unfortunately I am not made up like that. I am a touchy-feely, emotional being who takes time to go through the layers of whatever.
“I’m a very internal person. I started dancing when I was seven because I had lots of traumas and I didn’t know how to enjoy the reflection, looking back.“

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway are tipped to be the new permanent hosts of ‘This Morning’.
The presenting duo – who currently front ‘Good Morning Britain’ once or twice a week together – are at the top of producers’ wish-lists following Holly Willoughby’s departure earlier this week.
Ben has already been filling in as one of the rotating hosts used since Phillip Schofield left the programme in May following his “unwise but not illegal” affair with a much-younger colleague, and show bosses think he and Kate have great chemistry.
A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: “Ben and Kate are adored by the public when they host together. Fans love them.
“While the bosses love Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson, they know they need someone more heavyweight. Kate is a journalist yet is also funny and warm.”
ITV’s head of daytime Emma Gormley is in charge of finding the new hosts, and other names in the frame include married couples Matt and Emma Willis and Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty.
It is believed some executives at the channel are pushing for the idea of bringing in relative unknowns to front the show.
Holly announced she was leaving ‘This Morning’ after 14 years, days after a man was charged with soliciting to commit murder over an alleged plot to kidnap her.
The 42-year-old star – who has Harry, 13, Belle, 11, and eight-year-old Chester with husband Dan Baldwin – wrote on Instagram: “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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