OHMYGOSSIP — Fred Sirieix is in talks for ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’.
The 51-year-old ‘First Dates’ star is set to head to the Australian jungle for the ITV reality TV show, despite previously saying he would hate to do a bushtucker trial.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Show bosses hope he’ll be a hit with the ladies watching, which is part of the reason they’ve targeted him.
“Everyone’s really excited that they’re close to signing him up.”
This comes less than a year after Fred ruled out appearing on the show.
He previously told HELLO! magazine: “I don’t think I’d do ‘I’m a Celebrity’. I wouldn’t be too keen on eating a camel’s anus or something like that.
“I know I eat frogs, I’m French, but at least those frogs are cooked! They are deliciously prepared, whereas a camel’s anus is put in a blender and you have to eat it raw. It’s awful. I know people who have been there – it’s really not ‘gastronomie’.”
However, he admitted he would love to compete in rival channel BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’
He said: “I got a taste of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ when I did the quickstep with Dianne Buswell for the Christmas Special. Oh my god, it was hard! It took me three weeks just to nail that 90-second routine. I only nailed it on the Sunday night just before the show, after almost a month of rehearsals. Dianne was so great, very patient with me. It must have been so frustrating for her to have to rehearse the same steps with me over and over again.
“Would I do the whole series? I’d love to, but it would be impossible this year, I’m just too busy.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Brian Conley quit ‘EastEnders’ after BBC bosses banned the cast from taking part in lucrative pantomimes next year.
The 62-year-old actor and comedian has played Tom “Rocky” Cotton on the BBC One soap since May 2021, but decided to leave the show after bosses asked him to choose between panto and filming for the soap’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
A TV insider told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Often in milestone celebratory years like the 40th anniversary, bosses need to have all cast available so that they can storyline appropriately up to and beyond December to guarantee that level of drama for audiences.
“There’s a real buzz around the anniversary with plans already underway to bring audiences some explosive storylines.
“Filming for February usually takes place before Christmas, so for those wanting to do a five-week run would mean the show would be unable to use them in any of their plans relating to the anniversary.”
A spokeswoman for the show said: “As previously stated by Brian Conley earlier in the week, EastEnders are fully supportive of Brian’s decision to leave at the end of his contract and we wish him the very best for the future.
“‘EastEnders’ cast take part in panto every year, but as we lead up to our milestone 40th anniversary, all cast members have been asked to be involved for storyline purposes.
“We’ve received no complaints. In fact everyone has been supportive of the plan.”
Brian previously admitted it was a “tough decision” to depart Walford, but said he made the choice for “many reasons”.
Speaking on YouTube, he said: “Hello lovely people it’s me Brian Conley, aka Rocky, sending out this message especially to all the ‘EastEnders’ fans.
“Now you may have heard reports that I am leaving ‘EastEnders’, and it was a tough decision but it is true – I am going, and I made the decision for many reasons.
“It is tough because there’s such a wonderful crowd in front of the camera and behind, and I loved my three years there.
“I have gone with their blessings at the Beeb and I am excited for the future and where it’s going to go.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Robert Irwin is reportedly set to host ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’
The 19-year-old television personality and conservationist – who is the son of late wildlife expert Steve Irwin – is set to host the Australian version of the show, alongside Julia Morris, following Dr Chris Brown’s departure, according to TVblackbox.
A Network 10 spokesperson told the website: “Any announcements regarding our program schedule for 2024 will be made at our intimate Upfronts presentations.”
Meanwhile, Robert and his sister Bindi, 24, recently paid tribute to their father Steve, 16 years after his death
Robert shared a picture of himself as a toddler being held by his dad and wrote: “It’s Father’s Day today in Australia, and I am sending my love to those who are missing their dad today. I cherish all the good times with my dad and feel grateful to be able to keep his memory and legacy alive.”
The legendary wildlife expert died on September 4, 2006 aged 44 following a freak accident with a stingray and Bindi remembered him on the anniversary of the tragedy in a sweet message declaring he would have been a wonderful grandad to her little girl Grace.
She wrote: “Grandpa Crocodile, I know you would’ve been the most incredible grandfather because you were such an extraordinary dad. Thank you for being an amazing guardian angel for Grace.”
The TV personality added a picture which showed her as a child sitting in a boat with Steve holding a baby crocodile.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Krishnan Guru-Murthy’s wife is not worried about the ‘Strictly’ curse.
The 53-year-old Channel 4 newsreader has signed up to compete in this year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ but said his wife Lisa knows there is no chance he’ll strike up a romance with a co-star.
He told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “She’s really relaxed and not at all worried. It’s all nonsense, especially for people at my end of the age spectrum.
“I’m not really across the gossip of ‘Strictly’ years gone past, but I honestly don’t think the curse is something anyone needs to worry about when it comes to me.
“I’m very happily married and old enough to be the father of most of the dancers.”
While the couple’s daughter is as excited as Lisa is about Krishnan taking part, he admitted their son doesn’t really share their enthusiasm.
He explained: “He’s asking me about it lots, and he’s keen to see the pictures and videos.
“He’s in a band and playing on the nights of the first two shows, so he wouldn’t be able to watch anyway.
“But he’s not showing any great enthusiasm to come at the moment.”
Meanwhile, Krishnan admitted he is shocked that he is taking part in ‘Strictly’.
He explained: “Traditionally I’ve always thought ‘Strictly’ is one of the last things I’d ever do.
“But this year I just felt differently about it and said, ‘You know what? I think I want to do this now. It feels like the right time’.
“I’ve been at Channel 4 News for 25 years and that feels like quite a milestone, and you think the audience has kind of grown up with me, from ‘Newsround’ to now, so they know who I am.
“In the past I worried about how people would see me and think, ‘What is this idiot doing?’. But now I’m not.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ricky Hatton is set to take part in ‘Dancing On Ice’.
The 44-year-old former boxer – who retired from the sport in 2012 – is preparing to start training for the show, which returns to screens in January, and has no qualms about getting stuck in on the ice.
A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper’s Bizarre TV column: “Ricky has a huge following and will be a hit with viewers. He has no fear.”
Last month, Sky released documentary ‘Hatton’ and in the film, Ricky spoke of how he fell into depression, leading him to turn to drink and drugs, but he’s focused on the positives in his life now.
He said in the documentary: “Drugs felt like a replacement. If you’re in a bad place, it gives you a false reading.
“I kept a lot of it hidden. I didn’t care. I just didn’t want to live. But I’m done with all the bulls**t. I just want to be happy with my family now. Too many bad times. Enough’s enough.”
News of Ricky’s decision to sign up for the skating show comes shortly after it was revealed S Club singer Hannah Spearritt – who pulled out of the group’s upcoming reunion tour following the death of bandmate Paul Cattermole – will also be taking part.
A source previously told The Sun newspaper: “Hannah is raring to go for Dancing On Ice and is working hard in training. Things have been tough with Hannah over the past 12 months and she hopes that appearing on the show will give her a much needed boost.
“Hannah is a seasoned performer and a great dancer so there is a good chance that she could go far in the series, as long as she nails the skating.”
Stephen Mulhern is rumoured to be replacing Phillip Schofield as co-host of the show alongside Holly Willoughby.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin will form an all-male partnership on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The BBC Latin and ballroom show kicked off on Saturday (16.09.23) night with a launch show to reveal to the celebrities who they will be dancing with, and the West End star is ready for the Ukrainian hunk to “whip [him] into shape”.
He said: “He is going to whip me into shape, and keep me on the straight and narrow because I do like to think I know what I am doing and do the most, but I really don’t have a clue!”
And Nikita insisted Layton’s previous dance experience doesn’t matter.
He said: “Ballroom and Latin are completely different to anything Layton has done so far, the technique, posture and espcially to co-ordination is completely different, he has a lot to learn and I can’t wait to teach him”.
Meanwhile, Amanda Abbington was “ecstatic” to be paired with Giovanni Pernice.
She said: “I’m ecstatic, we get on really well, same sense of humour, and dedicated to working hard.”
Discussing the actress’ reaction, Giovanni laughed: “That was a reaction, I have to be honest…and also there was screaming that I enjoyed very much…very very happy days.”
Zara McDermott admitted she was “nervous” about taking part, but her new partner Graziano Di Prima was on hand to reassure her.
He told her: “The sky is the limit! Be positive all the way.”
Krishnan Guru-Murthy will dance with Lauren Oakley in the professional’s first year with a celebrity partner, and he was delighted.
He exclaimed: “Oh it’s brilliant and she gets me immediately.”
Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington were overjoyed to be matched together.
The show’s oldest contestant said: “When I saw it was Kai I couldn’t have been happier I promise you.”
Kai added: “I am absolutely delighted to have Angela , I think we are going to be fabulous.”
Dianne Buswell already views her celebrity partner, ‘EastEnders’ actor Bobby Brazier, as her “little brother”.
She gushed: “I am so happy, I have already adopted Bobby as my little brother, and I already care so much about him, I just want him to have the best time ever.”
Annabel Croft hailed Johannes Radebe “the best partner [she] could possibly have wished for”, while Adam Thomas was “buzzing” to be paired with Luba Mushtuk.
Les Dennis is looking forward to learning from Nancy Xu – and revealed in return he is teaching her to “speak Scouse”.
He added: “I am so happy… as soon as I met Nancy I knew I could learn from her, she is a great teacher and she is so enthusiastic.”
Paralympian Jody Cundy will dance with the show’s current champion Jowita Przystal – who earlier in the programme had danced with her 2022 partner Hamza Yassin for the final time – while actor Nigel Harman will take to the floor with Katya Jones and Eddie Kadi was matched with Karen Hauer. Ellie Leach has been teamed with Vito Coppola, Angela Scanlon will dance with Carlos Gu, and Nikita Kanda will be working with Gorka Marquez.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Martin Clunes is to star in a new six-part drama about county lines drug dealers.
The ‘Doc Martin’ star is to play the lead role in ITV’s ‘Out There’ starring as farmer Nathan Williams who is “confronted with dark forces seeping into his rural community” as gangs take over the countryside to move money and drugs out of cities with his teenage son being swept up in the chaos.
The show reunites Clunes with his ‘Manhunt’ director Marc Evans writer Ed Whitmore and the actor is thrilled to be taking on the new role, saying: “I’m very happy to be working with Marc Evans and Ed Whitmore again after the success of Manhunt. Out There couldn’t be more different from ‘Doc Martin’. It’s pretty dark, but definitely a story worth telling.”
ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill added: “‘Out There’ is a brilliantly compelling drama, from the team behind ‘Manhunt’, where county lines become very real for a father and son already dealing with the modern challenges of running a farm. Martin Clunes is wonderful as Nathan, in a drama full of surprises, as he tries to navigate the best way to save his son, in a world he doesn’t understand.”
Whitmore – who is acting as both writer and executive producer on the show – explained he wanted to lift the lid on a particularly nasty side of drug gangs. He said: “County lines is a particularly vicious and ruthless wave of drug dealing that uses fear and violence to coerce, often vulnerable, young people into working as runners and dealers. It has become a serious and rapidly increasing problem across the whole of the UK, so it felt like an important and timely story to tell.
“I’ve always been fascinated by the notion of things being hidden in plain sight and the way in which different social worlds can co-exist cheek-by-jowl until, one day, they collide. The fundamental premise of ‘Out There’ – a widowed farmer who discovers that his son has fallen foul of county lines – immediately spoke to me as a story I wanted to tell.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Bobby Brazier has never seen ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The ‘EastEnders’ actor is taking part in the new series of the BBC Latin and ballroom competition and admitted he doesn’t really know what to expect because he hasn’t watched any of the previous 20 seasons.
He admitted: “I’ve never watched the show, so I’ll be coming in fresh!”
But Bobby has sought advice from co-star James Bye, who was voted off in week six last year.
Asked if any previous contestants had given him advice, he said: “James Bye told me to eat a lot!”
Although he hasn’t watched the show before, the 20-year-old actor was delighted to be asked to be involved because he loves dancing so much.
He said: “I was always going to say yes, whether it was this year, last year, the next year because I love dancing. That’s it – whether it was on TV or not, the opportunity to dance with a professional dancer, and learn a different style of dancing every week is just my idea of a good time….
“I just love dancing so if I’m at a party, I dance, if I’m at home I dance…I’m always dancing.”
But Bobby has done little to prepare since he signed up.
He admitted: “I’ve done absolutely nothing. These dancers are the fittest people I’ve ever met, they’re like, robots – dancing machines! Maybe I’ll start stretching a little bit. As far as dancing, my whole life has been a preparation – I’m not a trained dancer but I love to dance.”
Bobby is hoping to impress the judges with some of his favourite moves.
He said: “Well, the caterpillar I don’t pull it out very often. But it’s the worm backwards…. so that’s a good’un. I just had to move my hips and my shoulders and you know, feel the rhythm.”
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ starts on Saturday (16.09.23) at 6.35pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Coronation Street’ star Jodie Prenger kept the first glass from the first pint she ever poured in the Rovers Return as barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth.
The 44-year-old actress has proven to be very popular with viewers since joining the ITV soap as bold and brassy Brenda – the sister of funeral director George Shuttleworth, played by Tony Maudsley – and she just couldn’t resist keeping the memento from the Weatherfield pub.
She spilled: “I shouldn’t say this but I did keep the first pint glass I ever poured. It’s sad that isn’t it? I’ve joined the sad train, I’m not getting off, I don’t care. I’m really happy about it.”
Jodie is following in the footsteps of legendary Rovers barmaids like Betty Williams (Betty Driver), Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) and Bet Lynch (Julie Goodyear), but she insists she can’t live up to their legacies and just has to do her best as Glenda.
Appearing on the ‘Conversation Street’ podcast, she said: “I can’t… they’re iconic. Your Julie Goodyears and people like that, she was that icon. I never, ever put myself in those positions I just work as hard as I can and get on with it and hope someone likes it.
“I think you have to be quite brass with the people you work with and the punters. You have to spin them a penny. I think it’s the fun element. One thing I always grew up loving with Corrie is on the darkest days they can still have a good laugh, and I love that.
“I do find that when you get people coming into the Rovers, no matter what character it is, and they’re having a bad day and Glenda can say something a little bit funny they can have a laugh and share a moment. I get to say the scripts that I grew up loving so I’m extremely lucky in that regard.”
Jodie – who was crowned the winner of BBC talent show ‘I’d Do Anything’ to find an actress to play Nancy in ‘Oliver Twist’ back in 2008 – has teased there’s a lot more to come Glenda, including a love interest, which she wants sooner rather than later.
She said: “I don’t know how much I can say but she’s been doing a lot of flirting lately, I made myself blush with one of them!
“It would be great to have a love interest. I don’t think in true Glenda fashion, and in what’s been said prior, I don’t feel it would go well, which I think might be fun to watch. She’s obviously not been lucky in love.
“I think they’re all taken aren’t they, I’m not having anyone’s cast-offs!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Carol McGiffin was a serial shoplifter as a child.
The 63-year-old former ‘Loose Women’ star has confessed she started pinching items from shops when she was just three years old and her crime spree continued until she was 12 when she was caught stealing “Sellotape and a pottery horse” from Woolworths.
In her column for Best magazine, Carol explained: “When I was three, I used to pop along to Woolworths and steal mouth organs and stash them in the cupboard.
“Later, at age 12, me and a bunch of friends went on a Christmas shoplifting spree, again in Woolworths, where I was caught with Sellotape and a pottery horse in my bag.”
Carol revealed police were called to the scene and they took her home to her parents – giving her a stern warning in a bid to stop her committing any more crimes.
She went on: “The police were called and took me home, where they proceeded to scare the pants off me with threats of a criminal record, which would probably have ruined my life.”
The warning worked and Carol swore off shoplifting for life, adding: “I never did it again.”
The telly star added she was shocked to find out a change in the law means shoplifters face a punishment of “a fixed penalty fine by post of £70” if the items they take value under £200.
She wrote: “When I read the headline ‘Shoplifters must face law, even for sub-£200 crimes’, I did a double take. What? So as long as you tot up your haul as you go and keep it under 200 quid, you’re good to go? Yes.”

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