OHMYGOSSIP — BBC Director-General Tim Davie has led tributes to Sir Michael Parkinson, describing the late star as the “king of the chat show”.
The legendary broadcaster – who was best known for interviewing celebrities on his ‘Parkinson’ talk show – passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday evening (16.08.23) aged 88 following a “brief illness”, and Tim has remembered Michael as “one of a kind”.
He said in a statement: “Michael was the king of the chat show and he defined the format for all the presenters and shows that followed.
“He interviewed the biggest stars of the 20th century and did so in a way that enthralled the public. Michael was not only brilliant at asking questions, he was also a wonderful listener.
“Michael was truly one of a kind, an incredible broadcaster and journalist who will be hugely missed.”
Several other stars have also paid tribute to the TV presenter, who was affectionately known as “Parky”, including Stephen Fry, who said it was “impossibly thrilling” being interviewed by the TV great.
He wrote on Threads: “Loved that man. Having grown up watching him interview greats, my first appearance was impossibly thrilling for me. The genius of Parky was that unlike most people (and most of his guests, me included) he was always 100% himself. On camera and off. “Authentic” is the word I suppose. For one of the shows I was on with Robin Williams, a genius of unimaginable comic speed and brilliance. Now they’re both gone, damn it #parky (sic)”
Singing icon Elaine Paige wrote on X: “Such very sad breaking news that Sir Michael Parkinson has died. Have known him for many years, sang on his TV chat show attended many events with him. A legendary interviewer that will be remembered as the best of his profession. We will never see his like again. RIP Michael.”
‘Apprentice’ star Lord Sugar posted: “Very sad news on the passing of Michael Parkinson . End of a era RIP.
A post on BAFTA’s official X account read: “We’re saddened to hear that presenter and chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson has died age 88. Parkinson’s TV career spanned seven-decades and saw him interview the world’s biggest stars on his long-running chat show Parkinson, for which he won a BAFTA in 1999.”
Earlier on Thursday (17.08.23), Michael’s family confirmed he had died.
They said in a statement: “After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family.
“The family request that they are given privacy and time to grieve.”
Over his seven-decade-long career, Michael interviewed the likes of Muhammad Ali, Sir Elton John, Madonna Dame Helen Mirren, and Sir Billy Connolly.
In 2013, he underwent radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, but he received the all-clear from doctors two years later.
Michael – who was knighted in 2008, and made a CBE in 2000 – estimated he interviewed more than 2,000 guests throughout his career, and previously said his chat with legendary boxer Ali was his favourite.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Siobhan Finneran and Gemma Jones have joined the cast of Jimmy Savile factual drama ‘The Reckoning’.
Steve Coogan had previously been announced as portraying Savile, the disgraced, late entertainer – who was exposed as a paedophile after his death – and now it has been confirmed that the ‘Happy Valley’ and ‘Gentleman Jack’ stars will join him in the cast, alongside Outlander’s Mark Lewis Jones and ‘White House Farm’ actor Mark Stanley.
The four-part drama series has been created by writer Neil McKay and executive producer Jeff Pope, and it will be broadcast this autumn on BBC One and iPlayer.
It will trace the life of Savile, who became one of the UK’s most influential celebrities for decades, but after his death he has become one of the most reviled figures of modern history following revelations of extensive and horrific abuse.
The BBC said: “The team have worked closely with many people whose lives were impacted by Savile to ensure their experiences are told and reflected with sensitivity and respect, and the drama will also draw on extensive, wide-ranging research and published accounts.
“It will examine the impact his appalling crimes had on his victims, and the powerlessness many felt when they tried to raise the alarm.
“Four survivors of Savile who have contributed to ‘The Reckoning’ will also feature in the series, interviewed on camera to offer their further insight and to reflect on their experiences in the hope that the telling of their stories will prevent something like it happening again.”
On Thursday (17.08.23), the BBC also released the first official picture of 57-year-old Steve as Savile.
The BBC first announced they had commissioned the drama in October 2020.
Jeff said in a statement at the time: “I think this is a story that has to be told.
“We must understand why a man like Jimmy Savile seemed to remain immune for so long to proper scrutiny and criminal investigation.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Faye Winter has admitted she once went “too far” with lip injections.
The ex ‘Love Island’ star thinks she has “ruined” her visage with all the filler she has pumped into her pout, and is “so embarrassed” by the final outcome.
The 28-year-old influencer said on Instagram: “My lips have been a talking point for the last two years and I’m campaigning for only medical professionals to be able to carry out any type of procedure on our faces and inject them with any kind of substance.
“Lets take a look at my journey and go through it in my own words. First up we have these lips and they are so lumpy and instead of just having them done by a professional I had to keep having them topped up and they kept getting pumped up real slowly to this is at their biggest.
“At this point I new I had gone too far so I chose to get them dissolved. This is after being dissolved and they were very wrinkly. There wasn’t an awful lot I could do with them because I had over filled them and overstretched the skin so much.”
Faye – who was in a relationship with Teddy Soares, 28, for a year and half after meeting him on the ITV2 dating show in 2021 – detailed how she sought to get help to get the look she “wanted”.
She said: “Then I went back to a medically trained professional who put in 0.5ml and this is the result I got and the result I had always wanted.
“I honestly love them so much. I will now only maintain this size and I think they frame my face perfectly.
“So go to a medically trained professional who knows how to get the shape that you want.”
Faye captioned the video with further reflection on her “journey” and told of her intention to help others.
She wrote: “The journey I have been on with my lips is one that many judge, many have opinions on and many should know more about.
“In a time where we can get everything for less when do we take a step back and realise everything has its cost.
“I ruined my face through over filling and not getting the correct advice. I will talk about my journey because I hope one person will learn from my mistakes.
“Yes I look back at these photos full of embarrassment and regret, I look back on a girl that had such hateful comments but now I can take them and do some good with them and that’s all I could really wish for @lookfantastic. (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lottie Moss wants to open an OnlyFans agency.
The ‘Celebs Go Dating’ star – who is the sister of supermodel Kate, 49 – is keen to teach others the tips she has picked up from her time working across the industry.
The 25-year-old model told the Daily Star newspaper’s Hot TV column: “I’m starting an agency for OnlyFans creators.
“As an agency we will manage their accounts.
“We help them figure out what to post and things like that. And I’ll make sure they get the money they deserve.
Lottie is keen to ensure her clients are “looked after” and wants to prioritse welfare.
She said: “I want to make sure the girls are looked after. I’ll make sure they are only doing things they’re comfortable with and they aren’t forced to do anything they don’t consent to.”
The TikTok star thinks she has “the right amount of knowledge” to be the perfect person to carry out such a venture.
Lottie said: “I’ve done so much in this industry so I have the right amount of knowledge and expertise to help girls with online stuff.”
The star recently insisted she joined OnlyFans because she finds it “more comfortable” than traditional modelling.
Speaking on the ‘Headstrong’ podcast, she said: “In my mind and internally I’ve been ­tackling feeling not good enough, not pretty enough, not a model — but that I should be doing better than OnlyFans. I felt like I could never do ­anything right. When I was doing modelling I had tons of comments from people saying, ‘You don’t deserve this — you’re never going to be Kate. Give up’. And I started to believe it. People have ­comments like saying I can only do OnlyFans now and I’m like, ‘No, I chose to do that, I quit’. The modelling world is creepy, 30-year-old men taking ­pictures of 16-year-olds. OnlyFans is my friends taking pics of me and I feel comfortable.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Neil McDermott’s wife has given birth to their third child.
The 42-year-old actor – who is best known for playing Ryan Malloy on ‘EastEnders’ – has taken to social media to announce the arrival of their baby girl.
Alongside a photo of his newborn daughter, Neil wrote on Instagram: “Welcome to the world. Maria Jolene McDermott. Born Tuesday at 4.18pm. 8 pound 3. (sic)”
The soap star also heaped praise on his wife Michelle.
Neil – who already has daughter Arabella and son Roddy with Michelle – said on the photo-sharing platform: “Thank You Michelle for carrying our beautiful daughter and going through another pregnancy and all that entails. I don’t know how you do it.
“Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear DVT socks. I love you. [heart emoji]
“Thanks for all the messages. We are home, happy and safe. And Baby number 3 is thriving. And Babies number 1 and 2 adore their baby sister. (sic)”
Neil made a surprised return to ‘EastEnders’ earlier this year, and the actor previously admitted to relishing the experience.
Neil – who made his first appearance on the BBC soap more than a decade ago – also revealed that he was looking forward to reuniting with some of his former co-stars, including Lacey Turner and Shona McGarty.
He said at the time: “When I heard what the story was, I was really pleased that the stars aligned and I was able to revisit Ryan and set foot back on the Square.
“It was so lovely to see so many old friends and to work with Shona and Lacey again, as well as to meet and work with Ryan’s daughter, played beautifully by Lillia.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Greg Rutherford was shocked by how difficult ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ was.
The former Olympian was used to gruelling training schedules while he was competing in long jump events but he has admitted he had no idea just how tough it would be when he was rehearsing for his stint on the BBC TV talent show back in 2016.
He told The Sun newspaper: “I remember when I went through the process of discussing it, it was said to me: ‘Oh you’ll only do a couple of hours a day, it won’t be too bad’. But I ended up doing about 10 to 12 hours every single day. And I was still rubbish at it, so it shows how difficult the show is!”
Greg – who was eliminated in week nine along with his dance partner Natalie Lowe – also issues a stark warning to the current crop of contestants, saying: “[They] have no idea what they’ve let themselves in for.”
He added of his stint on the show: “I had no aspirations of trying to win the thing because I knew I wouldn’t be good enough … You realise that there’s some people who are naturally very good at it, and I wasn’t naturally very good at all. I just worked hard.”
However, he has no regrets about taking part, saying: “It is a lot of hard work, but it’s also incredible.”
This year’s line-up includes TV veteran Les Dennis, former ‘EastEnders’ star Nigel Harman, ‘Sherlock’ actress Amanda Abbington and newsreader Angela Rippon – who is the show’s most senior contestant at the age of 78.
However, Angela is no stranger to the dance floor – she’s the former host of the previous incarnation of the show called ‘Come Dancing’, while she also appeared in a ‘Strictly’ charity special and made a cameo on the show last year.
The new series of ‘Strictly’ returns in the autumn.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sir Michael Parkinson told his best friend Dickie Bird he was “getting towards the end”, just hours before he passed away aged 88.
Retired cricket umpire Dickie spoke to the legendary TV broadcaster on Wednesday (16.08.23), and Michael died “peacefully” following a “brief illness” later that evening.
Dickie had been friends with Michael for a staggering 84 years, and the star admitted he “could tell” his good pal was “ill” when they said their goodbyes to one another.
Speaking on talkSPORT on Thursday (17.08.23), Dickie said: “We knew each other for 80 years.
“I think we worked it out, me and Parky, and it was 84 years that we were friends and when I turned 90 he came all the way just to see me on my 90th birthday and he wasn’t well, but he came and that’s a true friend.
“He was a very close friend. Our friendship, I can’t even tell you.
“I only spoke to him yesterday morning and he said ‘Mate, I think I’m getting towards the end,’ and I said ‘Keep your chin up, keep going,’ but I could tell that he was ill and we said our goodbyes yesterday morning.”
Dickie feels “so down” following Michael’s passing, and described him as a “true legend”.
He added: “It’s stunned me. I’m so down, I’m gutted because we’ve known each other for so long and you talk about Muhammad Ali and Garfield Sobers, but Michael Parkinson was a true legend.”
Dickie also admitted he could tell Michael wasn’t well on Wednesday because of his “weak voice”.
He told Sky News: “I know he hasn’t been well, he hasn’t been well at all, and his voice yesterday – it didn’t sound as if it was strong. It was a weak voice.
“I knew then there was something wrong with him.”
Michael’s family confirmed on Thursday that he had passed away the previous evening.
They said in a statement: “After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family.
“The family request that they are given privacy and time to grieve.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jimmy Tarbuck met Sir Michael Parkinson for lunch just days before he died, and they had planned to meet again this week.
The legendary broadcaster passed away on Wednesday (16.08.23) at the age of 88, and now comedian Jimmy, 83, has explained he had visited his friend just days before his passing, but he left because the star was “getting a bit tired”, and the two had made plans to have lunch together again soon.
Speaking on ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’, he said: “He was a giant, a giant of our industry. And he was a giant in as much as it was a great journalist, a giant, a great friend, a giant of a friend. And the talk shows. None of them have come near him since it was just delightful, delightful company.
“And a very modest, man. You didn’t seem going anywhere and go ‘Oh, I’m Michael Parkinson!’ And he’d walk in well dressed. And good fun. I mean, grateful.
“And last week at the house with young Michael, his son and I said, ‘Oh, I’ll go now, you’re getting a bit tired’, he said ‘OK. Thanks for coming. Do you want lunch next week?’ I said ‘You arrange it, and I’ll be there.’
“And unfortunately I won’t.”
The former ‘ Sunday Night at the London Palladium’ host – who made a name for himself fronting game shows and quiz shows in the 1960s – was on the very last episode of the initial run of ‘Parkinson’ in 1982.
Jimmy described his close friend as “the best” as he remembered how the late TV star had given so many others a chance to succeed in showbusiness.
He added: “Tina Turner sang it. He was ‘Simply the Best’. By far the best. from here to Lodge Lane. That’s a place in Liverpool. He was the best. I mean, he listened. And he could be serious. And he had serious people on the shows that great doctor who spoke about the war, the two violinists who played, they had had me in there, and it was just compelling viewing.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Anton Du Beke is hoping the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ special of ‘DIY SOS’ will “bring people together” through dance.
The 57-year-old dancer will join his co-stars from the BBC Latin and Ballroom competition as they team up with the broadcaster’s DIY programme to bring some sparkle to a Performing Arts school in Wallsend, North Tyneside, as the experts transform a derelict old boys’ club into a creative home for True Colours, a charity which welcomes all children and young adults no matter their ability.
Anton said: “Myself, Katya and Graziano understand the power of dance and how it brings people together. This could really transform not just the building but the community too.
“What Alisar-Jane and her team is doing is very special. Myself, Katya and Graziano understand the power of dance and how it brings people together. This could really transform not just the building but the community too. We are thrilled to help out and bring some Strictly magic to the proceedings. And who knows, we may see a future ‘Strictly’ star in our midst!”
DIY expert and ‘DIY SOS’ presenter Nick Knowles is thrilled to be able to kick off the Big Build in a way that he is sure will “inspire” everyone from the charity, as he teams up with the stars from the Saturday night favourite.
He said: “We’re back, and what a way to kick off the Big Build with a brilliant group of Strictly stars that will inspire and delight the children, young adults and staff from True Colours.”
The TV stars will have just six days to transform the hall – which had been disused for more than a decade – from a derelict building into an area that can be accessible for more than 200 people, complete with a spectacular dancefloor set for a grand finale performance.
‘DIY SOS Strictly Special’ will air on BBC One on Wednesday 30 August at 9pm.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Piers Morgan has praised Sir Michael Parkinson as the “greatest TV interviewer of all time”.
The former ‘Life Stories’ presenter has remembered the broadcasting legend, who passed away on Wednesday (16.08.23) aged 88 after a “brief illness”, as a “wonderful character”, and he has described him as the “Muhammad Ali of chat show hosts”.
In a piece for The Sun newspaper, Piers wrote: “I’ll remember Parky as a wonderful character; a charming, no-nonsense, opinionated, occasionally combative, fiercely intelligent, tremendously loyal, and enduringly curious man.
“For me, he was the TV interviewer G.O.A.T.
“The Greatest Of All Time.
“The Muhammad Ali of chat show hosts.
“I’ll miss our lunches, and our days at the cricket, and our email exchanges.
“I’ll particularly miss his frequent ‘don’t let the b****** get you down’ messages of support whenever I hit a rocky road.
“To know I had Parky in my corner was always a rare privilege, and I know there are many other people who can say the same.
“If you were his mate, he was all-in, and I loved him for that.”
Piers admitted Michael was one of the main reasons he got into journalism, because he made the profession seem “such good fun”.
He added: “He was a vivid, evocative, and extremely humorous observational writer, especially when waxing lyrical about stuff he loved.
“He also made the profession of journalism seem such bloody good fun!
“When I became a newspaper editor myself in the mid-90s, I tried to hire him, but he was – entirely justifiably – too expensive.”
Some huge names have paid tribute to Michael following his death, including his namesake actor Sir Michael Caine.
He wrote on X: “Michael Parkinson was irreplaceable, he was charming, always wanted to have a good laugh. He brought the best of everyone he met.
Always looked forward to be interviewed by him.”
Former England football captain David Beckham admitted he feels “lucky” to have appeared on Michael’s chat show ‘Parkinson’, and to spend “precious time” with him talking about their two “passions” – football and family.
He wrote: “We say goodbye to the best… Waking up to the sad news of Michael Parkinson passing , I was so lucky to not just be interviewed by Michael but to be able to spend precious time talking about football and family our 2 passions [heart emoji]plus the GoldenBalls moment… Sending love to Mary and the whole family (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — The set of ‘Neighbours’ is coming to London as part of an immersive experience for fans.
The Australian soap opera came to an end in July 2022 after almost 37 years on air after UK broadcaster Channel 5 axed the show but Amazon Freevee has stepped in to revive the series and now the streaming service is to launch ‘The Neighbours Experience’ ahead of its return.
Fans will be able to visit sets like Harold’s Café, and Lassiters Hotel as well as the living room of super couple Karl and Susan Kennedy (Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne) when the free exhibition opens to the public in September.
Throughout the experience, guests will also be able to see revisit f the soap’s most iconic moments from over the years come to life both on-screen and in person.
The soap opera – which follows the lives, loves, and challenges of the residents on Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, Australia – is famous for having launched the careers of pop icon Kylie Minogue, Hollywood actor Guy Pearce and ‘Barbie’ star Margot Robbie.
More than 100 classic episodes from the series’ initial run are available to stream on Amazon Freevee billed as ‘Neighbours – Looking Back’ and ‘Best of Neighbours’ and the revival – which will be set two years after the 2022 finale – will premiere on the ad-supported platform on Monday 18 September.
‘The Neighbours Experience’ will run at the Protein Studios in Shoreditch, London from Friday 15 until Sunday 17 September and will be open from 9am until 8pm on the first two days before closing at 7pm on the final day of the weekend.
For more information and to book free tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-neighbours-experience-tickets-699023918357?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rebecca Adlington was “really scared” when she ended up in hospital after suffering a miscarriage.
The 34-year-old swimmer opened up about suffering a pregnancy loss at 12 weeks which led to her getting sepsis and kidney failure and praised her “angel” husband Andy Parsons – the father of her two-year-old son Albie – and the rest of her family who “rallied around” as she struggled to come to terms with things.
She told OK! Magazine: “It was really scary because I felt so ill. Andy was an angel and did absolutely everything. My parents looked after the kids and they all rallied around, but it took some time to come to terms with everything.”
The Olympic champion – who also has daughter, Summer, eight, with her ex-husband Harry Needs – admitted that having a problematic pregnancy “never” floated into her head as her two others were smooth sailing.
She said: “Because I’d had two children without any problems, a miscarriage never crossed my mind.
“I realise this might sound naïve, but I expected some signs. However, it was only once we had the 12-week scan that the poor lady had to say, ‘There isn’t a heartbeat’ – it was just sheer emotion from that point onwards.”
The former ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’ star admitted that she didn’t “want to deal” with the stress of having another baby and the ensuing “expectations” while juggling kids and her career along.
She said: “It’s not easy to get pregnant. I just don’t want to put loads of pressure on it or have any expectations. Especially when people start asking every single month, ‘Are you pregnant?’.
“I don’t want to deal with that while working full-time and having two kids. If it happens, it happens. If not, it’s not meant to be.”
The former ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ contestant professed to feeling “really responsible” for her miscarriage despite this very much not being the case.
Rebecca said: “I keep thinking about the pressure my body has been under to keep this little one, safe and sound and alive.
“I felt really responsible for the miscarriage, even though it wasn’t my fault. I remember speaking to the doctors and they said there was nothing I could have done to prevent what happened.
“But you’ve got all this pressure to protect something – this delicate being, this precious, special, incredible baby – for nine months, and it just seemed crazy because I’ve done it twice before and been absolutely fine.”

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