OHMYGOSSIP — Charlotte Ritchie is feeling “sad” over the last series of ‘Ghosts’.
The 34-year-old actress has played the leading role of Alison Cooper on the supernatural sitcom since its inception in 2019 and thinks that fans will also be “really sad” that the BBC One show is coming to an end but assured viewers that writers have wrapped the series up in a “beautiful” way.
She told Digital Spy: “The truth is, it’s sad. There’s no way of getting around it…I think fans will be really sad, but I think [the writers] have done it really beautifully and very tactfully. The writers care so deeply about the show. It’s not like they’re just chucking it in the bin. For them, it’s so emotional for it to be ending. They pulled out all the stops to make it a thoughtful and loving ending. I think it’s great.”
Charlotte also revealed when asked about the idea of a potential seasonal special of the show, she would be more than willing to make a comeback.
She said: “As far as I’m concerned, if they pick up the phone, I’m there…Yeah, 100 percent!”
In the meantime, the ‘Fresh Meat’ actress explained that after sci-fi mystery ‘Repeat’ she would like to make more films but is currently waiting to hear if there will be a new season of Netflix hit ‘You’ amid the SAG AFTRA strike.
She said: “I think so. I liked doing Repeat particularly because it felt very collaborative, and we were all working together to try and make that happen in a short period of time. I did another indie film last September that felt quite similar as it was 10 days in one room. I love that kind of thing where it feels like you have to really rely on each other, and try things out a bit, but I really don’t know. I’m waiting to see what happens with the fifth series of ‘You’, and what happens with the strike.
But in the meantime, I’m doing little projects and little, tiny things. But it’s been nice to have a bit of break and be at home, and to have kind of normal hours for a bit.”
Read the full interview on the Digital Spy website: https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a45120830/charlotte-ritchie-ghosts-ending/

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kimberly Wyatt is taking part in Channel 4’s ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ high-wire challenge in honour of her dad and two other family members being treated for cancers.
The former Pussycat Doll, 41, will join host Paddy McGuinness and a string of other celebrities when they
face their fear of heights on the ‘SUTC’ special with a never-before-attempted feat of a highwire walk across a London landmark that is still to be revealed.
She told The Sun about the poignant reason behind her participation in the daredevil fundraising stunt: “It’s important to me because of the gravity of ‘why’ we are there and I hope people are inspired to donate.
“My dad is currently going through treatment as well as two more members of my family.
“So, on this show we’ve come together for ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ to raise money and hopefully help to save lives.”
All the celebrities appearing on the ‘SUTC’ special have been touched by cancer, with host and team leader Paddy, 50, left devastated when his dad was killed by the disease and his brother diagnosed with leukemia.
The show – which will air on 10 October at 9.15pm on Channel 4 – also features actress Beverley Callard, 66, former footballers David Ginola, 56, and Anton Ferdinand, 38, as well as travel presenter Charley Boorman, 57, athlete Victoria Pendleton, 43, and TikTokkers GK Barry, 24, and Fats Timbo, 26, travel to the Austrian Alps to train for their highwire act.
Kimberly has hailed reality TV for helping her marriage to Max Rogers, 41.
She’s been with him since 2011, married in 2014 and are parents to daughters Willow, seven, Maple, four, and two-year-old son Ford.
She said taking part last year in ‘Dancing on Ice’ helped put a spark back in their relationship as it helped her feel “confident” again.
Kimberly told The Sun: “You know, Max fell in love with me because he saw me on stage dancing and he was just, like… he loves what I do.
“So to re-spark that love and remind us of where we started… as hard as (‘Dancing on Ice’) could be on a marriage, my husband has been unbelievable and supportive, and I can’t wait to run back into his arms and when the final is over – sort of respark our lives.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Big Brother’ co-host AJ Odudu has been inundated with DMs from fans of the show, including ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ stars Jedward.
AJ, 35, and Will Best, 38, are fronting the reboot of the iconic reality show, which is being revived on ITV2, and they have been loving all of the “opinions, the buzz, excitement, and anticipation” leading up to its comeback on Sunday (08.10.23).
She told The Sun: “Yeah my DMs are popping off — but sadly not in the way I would want them to!
“But the fans have all been really amazing — seeing so many people have opinions, the buzz, the excitement, the anticipation.
“I got a message off Jedward — I heard one they sent Will and so I was like ‘Oh! I want one’.”
Will said: “Jedward sent me a lovely heartfelt song and they said ‘Sending you all the Jepic energy in the world.’
“I’m going to listen to it just before we go on! That’s the last thing I want to hear before the producer in my ear.”
Asked if they are nervous, AJ said: “This is such a big show, it would normally feel like such a daunting thing to take on, but knowing I’ve got Will by my side I’m so excited to get started.”
And Will insists the reboot will feel “new” and fresh” from previous runs.
He added: “Obviously, it’s making sure the parts of the show we all know and love are there, but it’s going to have a new, fresh feel because it’s new, fresh people who are a product of 2023, not 2018, and the world has changed. People are a lot more savvy nowadays.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Orlando Bloom is joining Katy Perry in the cast of ‘Peppa Pig’.
The two Hollywood stars – who got engaged in 2019 – will both be part of an upcoming three-part special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic animated series.
Orlando will join his fiancee Katy – who had already been announced – in ‘Peppa Pig Wedding Party Special’.
As reported by TVLine, he will play Mr. Raccoon, “a jeweler who assists with the preparations for Mr. Bull and Ms. Cow’s nuptials”.
Katy will be voicing dress maker Ms. Leopard, who will be seen helping in the show’s first ever wedding.
The episodes are set to debut in Spring 2024, while they were all filming prior to the Hollywood strikes.
In a post on X/Twitter, the official ‘Peppa Pig’ account confirmed: “OINKTASTIC news! Orlando Bloom will be the voice of Mr. Raccoon in a Peppa Pig special next year!
“All casting and filming for Mr Raccoon were contracted and completed before the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes and are compliant with SAG-AFTRA rules and conditions.”
Katy’s role was announced last week, with the team revealing their excitement at landing the ‘Roar’ hitmaker.
They wrote at the time: “We’re SO excited to announce that @katyperry is the voice of the new character, Ms. Leopard in a Peppa Pig special, next year!”
Katy – who has three-year-old daughter Daisy Love Bloom with her man Orlando – has been open about how much her and her daughter love the cartoon pig.
In a statement last week, Olivier Dumont, President of Hasbro Entertainment, said: “We’re incredibly thrilled to have such an A-list talent join the family-fun adventures in Peppa Pig.
“As a loving parent and fan of Peppa herself, Katy Perry is a perfect fit to voice the character of Ms. Leopard.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Miles Nazaire has been confirmed for ‘Dancing On Ice’.
The 27-year-old ‘Made In Chelsea’ star is the sixth celebrity to be announced for ITV’s figure skating competition.
Revealing the news on Tuesday (03.10.23), he said: “I’ve always loved to dance but it’s usually on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.
“I keep thinking about how I’m going to need to have rhythm while balancing on a thin blade and that’s when I feel the nerves kick in, but this is such an unbelievable opportunity to get totally out of my comfort zone.”
Confirming the news on the official ‘Dancing On Ice’ Instagram account, the team teased: “He can go for miles but how will Chelsea Charmer Miles Nazaire fare around the rink?”
The announcement comes after it was revealed earlier this week that former Olympian Greg Rutherford will also be taking part.
The 36-year-old retired long jump star appeared on Monday’s (02.10.23) episode of ‘Good Morning Britain’ and admitted his children – Milo, eight, Rex, five, and Daphne, two – were a big reason behind him signing up.
He said: “My kids love dancing around so hopefully they are going to enjoy watching me dance with blades on my feet!
“I think this is going to be a really different experience but one that will be quite exciting. I like a challenge and I needed a reason to go out and do stuff again and here we are.
“I want to perform something that’s never been done before, that’s my aim. I’ll go 100,000 percent on this. I’ll try hard, I’m in no way expecting to be good but I will work as hard as I can.”
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star and Miles join the lineup already featuring ‘Love Island’ winner Amber Davies, actress Claire Sweeney, S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt and boxer Ricky Hatton.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Fern Britton has undergone shoulder replacement surgery after months of pain.
The 66-year-old TV presenter – who revealed last she she has been struggling with arthritis and needed surgery to “sort it out” – went under the knife this week and updated fans on her health.
Alongside a hospital selfie with her arm in a sling, she wrote on Instagram: “Morning all!! shoulder replacement done and a success.
“I can’t thank the staff at #StMichaels #NHS hospital in Hayle, cornwall, enough. Such care and kindness.
“Back home, Barbara is in her doctors uniform and attending to me constantly… Mostly telling me it’s time for her breakfast, elevenses, lunch,tea, supper.. (sic)”
Fern also thanked her friends – as well as daughters Grace and Winnie – for helping her as she recovers.
She continued: “Thank you to my friends Jane, Two Cups, Double C and my lovely girls Grace and Winnie . I’m very lucky!”
The former ‘This Morning’ star joked her social media followers will next see her when she’s learned to put on her makeup with her left hand.
She quipped: “See you soon .. when I can train my left hand to put a bit of lippy on without looking like The joker.
“And if you are in similar situation I send my love.”
Fern – who has twins Harry and Jack, 29, and Grace, 26, with first husband Clive Jones and daughter Winnie, 22, with ex Phil Vickery – had been waiting for months to have the operation.
Last year, she told Woman and Home magazine: “I’ve got arthritis settling in everywhere. My knee is really bad and so is my shoulder.
“I’m waiting on a list for a surgeon to sort it out. It’s very boring when your body starts to be in pain all the time.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Shirley Ballas has been scared to leave her home after death threats from trolls.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ head judge has opened up about the violent and sexual messages she has been subjected to online as she fears the trolls are “lurking in dark corners or hiding behind walls”.
As reported by The Sun newspaper, she says in new ITVX documentary ‘Olivia Attwood vs The Trolls’: “I’ve had people draw coffins with me in it with somebody with a spade that said, ‘Die you b***h.’ ”
At one point, the 63-year-old star even considered quitting the BBC ballroom competition over the abuse.
She added: “It’s when it is personal about myself and my family and it affects my mental health. I am not just talking about your phone.
“I am talking about being in public. You worry about those same strange people that write these kinds of messages.
“Are they lurking in dark corners? Are they hiding behind walls when you go somewhere?”
Speaking to former ‘Love Island’ star Olivia in the documentary, she admitted she often lies awake thinking about the people subjecting her to such cruel messages.
She revealed: “Sometimes at night, I lie there and wonder, Are they suffering? Are they lonely? Is it funny to them?”
“This whole experience has made me much more vigilant.
“I cannot say that I leave my front door unless I am on point. I never relax. It has changed my life completely I would say.”
In the documentary, Olivia reads some of the messages out, including unsolicited sexual fantasies from men in their 20s.
Shirley added: “Some are so nerve racking that I can’t show you.”
Despite the abuse, Shirley insisted she still sees her role as a positive experience, and she is often overwhelmed by the amount of positive feedback she gets.
She said: “I love this experience, the fact I can help all the charities. I love those channels that this job gives me but it also gives you this other side…
“For every ten awful messages I get, I will get 1,000 brilliant messages.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Amy Dowden and Sara Davies have signed up for ‘Celebrity Antiques Road Trip’.
The former ‘Love Island’ favourite, the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pro – who is currently battling breast cancer – and the ex ‘Dragon’s Den’ star will hunt for treasure among a load of tat on a star-studded season of the BBC Two show alongside the likes of Gemma Collins, Melvin Odoom, and many others.
Sara – who will compete against Amy to see how can turn over the most enormous profit digging through junk shops while each partnered with an expert – said: “I’d always heard what an incredible adventure Antiques Road Trip is. Being with Amy made it even more special for me, and to be able to spend that time together and share the experience was just brilliant.”
The first episode – which will air on 10 October – will feature the ‘Have I Got News For You’ icon Paul Merton going up against his wife Suki Webster.
The 66-year-old funnyman said: “When I saw Suki holding a beautiful vase, I realised they had three things in common: style, elegance, and the ability to hold water until it turns stagnant.”
His 58-year-old wife added: “I had a wonderful time doing Celebrity Antiques Road Trip with Paul. Because I love being around lovely dusty old things. And I really like antiques as well.”
Across the 20 episodes, experts will feature from the regular version of the show, such as Serhat Ahmet, Angus Ashworth, Izzie Balmer, James Braxton, and Margie Cooper.
Muslim Alim, the BBC’s Commissioning Editor, said: “It’s great to have Celebrity Antiques Road Trip back on BBC Two this autumn with another exciting list of celebrity duos and a plethora of weird and wonderful items that will have you guessing till the last minute on their profit potential.”
Ekin-Su will be joined by her partner Davide Sanclimenti, while Sara and Amy will team up, as will Gemma and Melvin.
Other pairings include Owain Wyn Evans and Dianne Buswell, Samantha Fox and Sinitta, Christine McGuinness and Colson Smith, and Linda Robson and Brenda Edwards.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ross Kemp was forced to cease production of ‘Ross Kemp: 72 Hours In…’ due to a military coup.
The ex ‘EastEnders’ star – who played Grant Mitchell in the BBC One soap – was due to head to Ecuador to film his new Channel 5 series about some of the world’s toughest prisons but opted not to carry on with filming over concerns for his safety.
A coup broke out in Ecuador in May this year, and the decision to pull out meant producers needed to pause plans for the series due to a tight schedule, having only shot one episode on Colombia.
Ross’ series was first revealed to be “halted” because of “unforeseen” issues on-set but no further information was provided.
A Channel 5 spokesperson told Metro.co.uk: “Filming had begun on the series, but due to unforeseen production challenges, we have made the practical decision to halt filming at the moment.”
The series has been described as the soap star-turned-documentary maker going “behind bars in some of the world’s most high-security, high-risk prisons housing gang leaders, serial killers, violent criminals, drug lords and mass murderers”.
Ross – who know hosts the BBC game show ‘The Bridge of Lies’ – recently hinted that the programme will make him go “even further than before”.
He told Holly Willoughby while appearing on ‘This Morning’: “I’ve been to some of the toughest prisons in the UK and all around the world. I thought I’d experienced it all, and taken every adventure, but this time we’re going even further than before,’ he said in a statement announcing the project.
“I’m looking forward to my first documentary series with Channel 5 and taking you all on this journey with me.”
The 59-year-old television personality has reflected on the benefits of a “dark sense of humour” when it comes to being in such challenging and bleak environments.
He told the Sun newspaper: “The great thing is the dark sense of humour that comes with being someone who operates in those kinds of environments.
“We also use trauma risk management, which means sitting down and talking through trauma with your colleagues.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Julian Clary still talks to the late Paul O’Grady.
The ‘Taskmaster’ star revealed that he still follows his usual pre-show ritual of talking to his good pal after the late comic – who shot to fame as drag queen Lily Savage in the 80s – died in March aged 67 from a heart condition.
The 64-year-old comedian told the Radio Times magazine: “Ah yes, I’ll see him [Paul] next time I’m on tour. It was such a shocking, sudden death. Everyone’s finding it really hard.
“I used to speak to him on the phone every few weeks. I forget that he’s gone. He was the funniest person. Whenever he rang, it would be just an injection of joy.
“I was helpless with laughter. He was absolutely filthy.”
Julian performed the eulogy at the late ‘For the Love of Dogs’ host’s funeral and according to attendee Alan Carr, the entire congregation was “in bits” but ended up “killing” themselves with how much laughter was in the room.
The 47-year-old comedian told Kathy Burke, 59, on her podcast ‘Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake’: “[Julian] did the eulogy at the funeral and of course, we’re all in bits and crying, [but before Julian’s eulogy] the man comes on and plays the organ.
“He’s proper like Les Dawson, all out of tune, and we’re killing ourselves laughing – not meant to be- then Julian gets up to do the eulogy.
“[But before that] this vicar comes out – honestly, he must not know Julian’s work – and says ‘can I just apologise – the organ needed pumping’.”
“Julian just looked round and looked at him and said ‘thanks for clearing that up. What a gift for Julian.”
Julian also told Radio Times that he doesn’t think being “cancelled” is “new” after he faced backlash for a very blue joke about having sex with the then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont.
He said: “I don’t think it’s new… I was cancelled, wasn’t I? After the Norman Lamont incident, I was allegedly banished…
“I think the rule is you can say anything you want as long as it’s funny. So when people go too far, it’s probably not funny.
“You’ve got to test the water sometimes. We all step over the line, otherwise, we wouldn’t know where the line is.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Reckoning’ producer has insisted it’s important to “explore stories like Jimmy Savile” on television.
The upcoming BBC drama – which starts airing on BBC from Monday (09.10.23) – tells the harrowing true story of the abuse carried out by the disgraced, late entertainer with Steve Coogan in the lead role, but some people have criticised the show for the idea turning his horrific crimes into a fictional series.
However, executive producer Jeff Pope argued to the Radio Times magazine: “My view is that the quickest way to invite something like this to happen again is to ignore it.
“I passionately believe we have to explore stories like Savile.
“The same is true with Fred West, Myra Hindley and Ian Brady. The theme of a lot of stuff that Neil and I do is that it’s a warning from the past.”
Pope has reunited with writer Neil McKay for the project, having previously worked together on true crime dramas like ‘See No Evil: The Moors Murders’ and ‘Appropriate Adult’.
Neil insisted there is merit to turning a heinous true story such as Savile – who was exposed as a paedophile after his death in 2011 – rather than a documentary.
He explained: “I think what drama can do – which documentaries can’t – is put you right in the middle of these scenes.
“Savile started out as a dance-hall DJ in Manchester. And DJs enjoy controlling a room.
“I think he was a con man. What we try to show is how, in successive institutions – Leeds General Infirmary, the pop business, the BBC, eventually Margaret Thatcher’s private office and beyond – the mechanics of Savile’s con worked. That’s what I think only drama can give you.”
‘Alan Partridge’ actor Coogan has also defended the series, and urged its critics to watch before they “judge it”.
He added: “By not talking about it, you don’t get to the nub of that and if you don’t look at it, you’re destined for those things to happen again.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Zoe Ball nearly burned her Sussex home down after she left a candle unattended.
The BBC Radio 2 DJ has revealed firefighters were called to her country house after the smoke alarms caught the attention of her lovely neighbours, who helped save the day while she was out.
The 52-year-old broadcaster told the listeners of her radio show: “Something that happened to me for the first time was that yesterday, the fire brigade went to my house.
“I had left a candle burning in the lounge. I was so obsessed with ‘The Matrix’ and the fact that I had made a cake on Sunday, I had gone out and hadn’t blown out one of the candles.
“It was left smouldering in the lounge and at 9.25am my smoke alarms went off and thank goodness! Otherwise I might have gone home to no home!”
Zoe thanked everyone who “stopped” her home from “burning down”.
She continued: “Thank you to my neighbour Abs and my gorgeous Em who called the fire brigade.
“And I’d like to give a big shout-out to Duncan and the Uckfield boys, Joe and Cameron and Steve, who went around, put out the candle and stopped my house from burning down.”
The former ‘Strictly: It Takes Two’ host – who has son Woody, 22, and daughter Nelly, 13, with ex Norman Cook,60 – recently split from her boyfriend Michael Reed after being together for nearly five and half years, her first major relationship since her partner Billy Yates took his own life.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Zoe is gutted but she’s better off without Michael. This is a relief to many of her friends, who think she has done the right thing.
“Now it seems the relationship has finally run its course. She asked him to move out and he has done so, although they have remained on good terms.”

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