OHMYGOSSIP — Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is confident she has landed a cameo in ‘Coronation Street’, for which she will have to “speak Northern”.
The 64-year-old royal – who once had a cameo on US sitcom ‘Friends’ – visited the ITV soap’s set in Media City, Salford Quays on Wednesday (09.10.24), where she pulled a pint in the iconic Rovers Return pub.
Speaking of her day on the cobbles, she said on ‘This Morning’: “I think I’ve persuaded the director to give me a cameo part.
“I’m going to practice my pint pulling, and I’m going to have hotpot.
“And, apparently, what else I have to do is speak Northern.
“I’m very sorry to all Northerners watching, but I have to say, ‘Mug.’ ”
Sarah was shown around by ‘Corrie’ legend Sally Dynevor – who has played Sally Metcalfe in the show since 1986 – and beforehand they toured the Prevent Breast Cancer charity headquarters in nearby Wythenshawe, Manchester.
Both the duchess – who is the ex-wife of Prince Andrew – and Sally are patrons of the Prevent Breast Cancer charity.
Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and she underwent a mastectomy.
Sally was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, at the same time she was filming a storyline about her character being diagnosed with the disease.
While the duchess is keen for a cobbles cameo, she has previously turned down offers to compete on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ “hundreds of times”.
She told Platinum Magazine: “I’ve asked my agent to get me on ‘Bridgerton’! The set designs are incredible!
“I could be a long-lost friend for Penelope (Featherington – played by Nicola Coughlan.) I just have to be on Bridgerton!
“I’ve been asked to go on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ hundreds of times, and the answer is always no. I’m sure it’s lovely for lots of people but not for me!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ will celebrate 20 iconic years by introducing a new Icons Week next month.
The BBC Latin and ballroom show is known for going all out for its special themed weeks, such as Movie Week, which aired last time out, Blackpool Week and Musicals Week, and now Icons Week will take place on Saturday November 2nd.
It will see the remaining celebrities and their pro partners take to the dance floor to honour music icons.
In Icons Week, the pairings will dance to songs from their favourite music heroes, and the dances and songs, as well as the icons, are to be revealed in due course.
As well as the celebrities and their pros getting into the spirit, on the Sunday night results show, which will air on November 3, the professional dancers will perform a Beyoncé medley.
Pro dancer Johannes Radebe will channel his inner Sasha Fierce as the protagonist in the routine.
The BBC has told fans to “expect bejewelled cowboy hats, power ballad moves and sparkling sass”.
Toyah Willcox became the second celebrity to be voted off ‘Strictly’, after she and her pro partner Neil Jones lost out in the Movie Week dance-off.
Olympian Tom Dean was the first star of the series to be voted off.
But one star who may not make it to Icons Week, or even this weekend, is Nick Knowles.
The ‘DIY SOS’ host has been plagued by injuries in the early weeks of the show, including a knee issue he picked up in rehearsals last week.
That meant he couldn’t compete in Movie Week, and it’s still unclear whether he will be able to take part in this Saturday’s show (12.10.24).

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sir David Jason has hinted he is to finally see the ‘Only Fools And Horses: The Musical’ when the show embarks on a new London run.
The 84-year-old actor is well known for playing Del Boy Trotter in the iconic BBC sitcom, which the musical is based on.
Vinnie Jones is to appear as gangster Danny Driscoll in 28 shows at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo from December 17, and David may well be in the audience on one of those occasions.
Speaking on ‘This Morning’ to co-hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, the legendary actor said: “I understand that I’m probably going to see the new one [‘Only Fools And Horses: The Musical’].”
Asked if he is going to go in disguise to avoid “causing chaos” with fans excited to see the real Del there, he said: “The answer to that is I don’t know yet.”
David admitted he was offered the chance to attend the opening night of the musical when it first opened in 2019, but he turned down the opportunity to ensure fans weren’t distracted by him during the production.
He said: “When it first opened in the West End I was invited to the first night and I thought about it and thought about it.
“I thought, ‘I can’t really go,’ because the huge amount of crowds that if they knew I was there and I was the original character, nobody would be looking at the stage.
“They would say, ‘Can I have a selfie? Can I have an autograph?'”
Ben suggested if David does see the new run of the musical, he could appear in a Phantom of the Opera-style way at the end of the production and wave at the crowd.
David said: “I like it. That’s a good idea – I’d never thought of that.
“Wait for the curtain to go up, then come in at the back in the box. Yes.”
David also talked about how important it is to have a good team around you in the entertainment industry, after hearing of some “vulgar”, “selfish and rude” fame-hungry individuals.
He added: “I do hear stories – no names – of certain members of our entertainment industry, who are very selfish and rude.
“Rather to the point of being vulgar.
“In other words, they don’t respect the team.
“They say, ‘Oh, it’s me. I’m famous. I’ll have my close-up here.’ ”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Gavin and Stacey’ has wrapped filming on its final ever episode.
The beloved sitcom is returning this Christmas for one last episode – its first since 2019’s festive special – and the cast and crew have finished shooting the finale.
Alongside a picture showing a clapperboard for scene 80, the BBC wrote: “And that’s a wrap… for the last time ever.
“See you on Christmas Day! #GavinAndStacey”
The show was created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, who co-wrote the series and also star as Smithy and Nessa.
They reunited with Joanna Page (Stacey), Mathew Horne (Gavin) and more for the upcoming special, but bosses have been extra careful lately after a photo of Corden holding his script on location at a department store accidentally revealed a big plot point.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: “Everyone is excited for the return of Gavin, Stacey, Smithy and the gang so naturally interest is at an all-time high.
“Every day fans are flocking to the filming sites in Cardiff and Barry Island to see the cast filming and take their own photos and selfies.
“It’s a challenge trying to keep key storylines under wraps but the cast have been reminded to be on alert.”
The cast and crew were all told to keep their scripts cloely under wraps.
Meanwhile, ‘Love, Actually’ star Joanna recently admitted that having fans flock to the set during filming has made her “feel like a pop star”.
Speaking to ‘EastEnders’ star Natalie Cassidy, 41, on their ‘Off The Telly’ podcast, the 47-year-old actress said: “It’s mad. You pull up in the car and get out and the crowd just go ‘Wayyy’, and you genuinely feel like a pop star or something.
“So I’m enjoying myself for now, because I know that when it finishes I’ll be going home to my four children, who’ll be like, ‘Mummy mummy can I have my tea, mummy I want this I want that,’ so I’m enjoying being fussed over, because it’s not going to last for long.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Miranda Hart is married.
The 51-year-old comedienne has remained coy about her private life during her years in showbiz but has now revealed that she met a mystery man just over two years ago and they have now tied the knot, almost a decade after she gave her on-screen alter ego on her sitcom a husband in the form of Tom Ellis.
Speaking on BBC’s ‘The One Show’, she said: “I can now swap this ring to the other side and say…someone put a ring on it! I got married at 51, it’s so lovely. I’d written Gary for on-screen Miranda and it wasn’t until I was 49 that I met my person. I’m not gonna reveal how we met, because there’s a little bit a twist. “He’s not called Gary, nor is it Tom Ellis. But he’s my best friend and I’m just thrilled to be a young bride at 51!”
Miranda reveals in her new book ‘I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You’ that she has battled struggle with chronic fatigue after being diagnosed with Lyme disease, and believes that there is “always hope” if she has managed to find love in the end.
She said: “The fact that I met someone, during a pandemic, with a chronic illness…the fact that i could meet somebody, it’s not a romcom story, but it’s hope. There is always hope.”
The TV star shot to fame when she wrote and starred in her own semi-biographical sitcom from 2009 until 2013 alongside ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant Sarah Hadland, and even though the finale aired as a festive special in 2015, she has teased that she is “really keen” to get back to the studio in one form or another.
She said: “I’m really keen to get back to some silliness now. I miss the studio floor, I miss laughter. I don’t have any ideas yet but I miss fooling around.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jay Blades has reportedly been dropped from ‘The Repair Shop’ tour.
The 54-year-old presenter – who has hosted the BBC series for seven years – appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court and was charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his estranged wife, Lisa Zbozen.
As reported by The Sun newspaper, he will no longer appear on the programme’s upcoming theatre tour ‘Secrets From The Barn’.
It’s said the BBC are looking to axe the planned ‘Repair Shop’ Christmas special, while Channel 5 has scrapped documentary series ‘A Country House Through Time’.
Meanwhile, Channel won’t be making a secret to his ‘Odd Couple’ travel show with Dame Judi Dench.
The furniture restorer made bail last month and is due to appear at Worcester Crown Court on Friday (11.10.24).
Lisa announced the end of their relationship in May this year, after the couple got married at a beachfront villa in Barbados in November 2022.
She claimed that when she walked out on Jay, their 18-month marriage had “just got worse and worse”.
In an emotional social media post on May 2, she wrote: “I have been quiet until now, but the papers seem to be picking up this story, but some parts have been definitely missed, so it’s forced my hand… this was the whole post on a private forum: I don’t know how to say this because it’s still really raw.
“I probably should be really angry but I’m just incredibly sad about the whole thing right now. I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much.
“I wanted my husband to love me and keep me safe, and I would love him right back, but it just got worse and worse, until I grabbed a bag of a few things and I just left.
“Anyway, That’s why there’s been no new workouts.”
Jay – who was awarded an MBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours for his services to craft – has three children, a daughter from his first marriage and two sons from previous relationships.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Helen Flanagan was determined to be single for a year when she met her boyfriend.
The former ‘Coronation Street’ actress caused a stir on ‘Celebs Go Dating’ when she revealed she had fallen for Robbie Talbot, who she met away from the E4 show before filming got underway when she was planning a relationship detox.
She told OK! magazine: “When I first met Robbie, I wasn’t supposed to be seeing anyone.
“I thought, ‘I’ve never really been single, so I’m gonna work on being single this year and try and be on my own.’ And then I met him!'”
The 34-year-old star met Robbie after he saw her walking into a local restaurant, and immediately knew who she was from her television career.
However, she was impressed that he “had the balls” to talk to her, instead of being intimidated.
She said: “I’ve never met anyone like him. He’s not only a lovely man, but he’s really, really funny.
“And he had the balls to chat me up! Usually I don’t get that, but he has so much confidence. And he really takes care of me.”
Robbie explained that they “weren’t serious” at the time she signed up for the show, they made sure to communicate “the whole way through”, while he saw it as one of her acting roles.
Helen recalled: “We met at the end of February and then I signed my contract for the show in March or April. We were dating, but it was early days and I wanted to do the show.
“I told Robbie I was doing it and he said it was fine. But then things got really intense between us.
“And in the midst of filming I realised I was really falling for him. And that’s when it became tough to do. But I signed the contract. I found the whole situation incredibly difficult.”
Thankfully, Helen revealed it wasn’t a “big problem” on the show, even with the backlash from fans over the shocking news.
She recalled: “We had a laugh bringing Robbie on. There wasn’t really a big problem, despite what people said. Anna Williamson loved Robbie.
“I think the whole thing turned out to be really funny. Watching Robbie being dragged on to a show like that… it’s so different to his everyday life.
“He’s not into photoshoots or reality TV.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Toyah Willcox has backed Chris McCausland to win ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ after taking a cheeky dig at her “good friend”.
The 66-year-old singer and her professional partner Neil Jones left the competition over the weeknd after finding themselves in the dance off against Paul Merson and Karen Hauer, with all four judges voting to save the latter couple.
Appearing on ‘Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two’ earlier this week, she was asked by host Fleur East if she had any advice for the remaining contestants, and quipped: “If you don’t want to do a dance-off, get rid of Chris.”
After a moment of silence, Toyah added: “You’re all going to face the dance-off.”
Neil then joked: “I think she has chosen her winner.”
Toyah has now set the record straight on what she really meant on her social media after some “confusion” over the dig.
She wrote on X: “Just to clarify and to clear up any confusion that’s flying around.
“My good friend @chrismccausland, is my favourite to win this year, I think he is inspiring and brilliant, he has worked so hard and I wish him nothing but love! Toyah.”
Speaking to Tess Daly after the verdict was delivered on Sunday night, Toyah admitted she had had a “fantastic” time on the show and praised her “great” partner Neil.
She said: “It’s been the best two months of my life, it has been fantastic. I have enjoyed every second. And you (Neil) have been phenomenal, thank you so much.
“It was immediate, it had to be Neil. I felt so comfortable and safe. You’re a great teacher, you’re a great friend as well. You’ve just given me a new zest for life, that’s the most valuable thing I’ve come away with.”
Meanwhile, Neil praised the ‘Quadrophenia’ star for her strong work ethic.
He said: “She has made me laugh so much, I have never seen someone work so hard – I’m the one asking for breaks every now and then! She just kept going, she wanted to learn so much.
“If you saw her in the hallway she’s been practicing. Everyone’s been telling me, ‘Have you seen Toyah practicing?’, she’s brilliant and she’s what ‘Strictly’ is all about, and I’ve loved every moment”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Aljaz Skorjanec told Alison Hammond “someone could still fall over” when she facing the axe from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 49-year-old TV presenter – who co-hosts ‘The Great British Bake Off’ with Noel Fielding – revealed on this week’s episode a hilarious bit of advice her what her pro partner partner gave her said when she was facing being eliminated.
During ‘Bake Off’, contestant John Mincher, became emotional after one of his bakes started to go wrong and Alison – who also hosts ‘This Morning’ – comforted him by sharing what Aljaz said before she took part in the dance-off.
She explained to John: “When I did Strictly, it was a dance-off and I knew I was going. But Aljaž looked at me and he went, ‘She can still fall over’.
“So I’m looking at you now going, ‘someone could still burn it’. Go and hold your head up high and enjoy yourself, have a laugh because someone could still fall over!”
Meanwhile, Alison previously shared that she “felt more comfortable” returning to ‘Great British Bake Off’ for a second series.
She cooed that it felt “so much nicer” returning to the tent of the Channel 4 baking competition the second time round – where she and Noel have reunited with judges Dame Prue Leith, 84, and Paul Hollywood, 58 – after replacing previous host Matt Lucas, 50.
The television personality told Best magazine: “It’s so much nicer coming back into the fold, it felt like a family seeing everybody and it was so nice. I felt more comfortable slipping straight back into it. We do have a laugh.”
Alison – who is one of the most booked faces in British telly – admitted she does indeed “still get nervous” before setting foot on any production but there’s still a thrill.
She said: “I still get nervous when I do anything, to be fair. I get excited anyway – that feel of just going into the tent.”

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