OHMYGOSSIP — Paul Sinha struggles with pub quiz picture rounds.
The 53-year-old quizzer – who stars on ‘The Chase’ – has explained he “can’t visualise colours” and finds it tough to answer questions about flags.
He’s quoted by the Daily Star newspaper as saying: “It’s a real pain in the neck in quizzing, because there are so many flag questions – what colour is this and what colour is that.
“I’m not colour blind in things I see, but when I try to remember it I can’t remember what colour things are.
“People say to me all the time, ‘You must be impossible to beat in a pub quiz’. But I’m very easy to beat in a pub quiz because I can’t answer any of the picture rounds at all.”
He also blamed his trouble visualising things for his “terrible performances on Taskmaster”.
He added: “When they say, ‘What colour are the stripes on the flag of Lithuania?’ I literally have no idea at all. I can’t remember what the flag of Lithuania looks like.
“I can’t visualise very much at all. One of the great excuses for my terrible performances on ‘Taskmaster’ is that I just can’t visualise – I’ve never been an artistic person.
“I’ve never even had the slightest iota of pictorial skill at all. Nothing.”
Sinha – who tied the knot with husband Oliver Levy back in 2019 – admitted the visualisation problems even go beyond colours as he struggles to recognise certain faces.
he said: “It’s interesting that I can’t recognise female celebrities. But if it’s a bloke that I fancy I can recognise him straight away.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — A “large number” of current and former ITV employees have raised claims of “toxic working cultures, bullying, discrimination and harassment”, according to an MP.
ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall faced questions from a committee of MPs in June, following Phillip Schofield’s exit from ‘This Morning’, amid allegations of a “toxic” culture at the brunchtime show.
And now, Dame Caroline Dinenage, chairwoman of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has told the ITV boss of several claims made by “individuals who have identified themselves as currently working or previously having worked on ‘This Morning’ or as part of the wider ITV Daytime team”.
In the letter dated 24 July, which was published on Wednesday (09.08.23), Dame Caroline wrote: “In the month that has passed since your appearance before the committee, we have been contacted by a large number of individuals who have identified themselves as currently working or previously having worked on This Morning or as part of the wider ITV Daytime team.
“These individuals speak with great pride about working at ITV and are hugely positive about many of their colleagues.
“However, they also raise claims of toxic working cultures, bullying, discrimination and harassment.
“Some of those individuals who have contacted us have described how their decision to raise concerns within ITV has led to further bullying and discrimination, and in some cases having to leave the organisation with a settlement agreement.”
Caroline also suggested it was “easy to understand” why some individuals may have left ITV, and they “do not wish to relive their traumatic experiences”.
Carolyn responding by asking the committee to “encourage individuals to contact ITV via our reporting line SafeCall” if they have complaints.
Phillip quit ‘This Morning’ and ITV earlier this year after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a younger former colleague.
In June, Carolyn addressed allegations of a “toxic” culture at ‘This Morning’, insisting: “We don’t recognise that.”
She appeared at a government committee on June 14th alongside managing director Kevin Lygo and general counsel Kyla Mullins to give evidence to MPs, following Phillip’s departure from ITV.
Amid Phillip’s departure, some stars claimed there was a “toxic” culture at ITV, but Carolyn insisted there have only been two complaints of such an “issue” in five years, and both were “taken very seriously”.
When asked what she made of allegations of there being a “toxic culture at ‘This Morning'”, Carolyn told the government committee: “What I would say is that it’s not something that we take that seriously.
“What I know is that when we talk about culture it’s incredibly important to me, personally and so it deeply disappoints me, right?
“But we do not recognise that in ‘This Morning’ and the reason for that is that we have tangible evidence to tell you that the vast majority of people at daytime and at ‘This Morning’ are extremely engaged and very motivated.
“That’s not to say we don’t take complaints about it seriously. We’ve had two complaints in five years about that issue. Both of them taken very seriously.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Elizabeth Olsen is to star as a murdering housewife in a new drama for ITVX.
The American actress, 34, is best known for her roles in hit Disney+ series ‘WandaVision’ as well as various MCU projects, but she is now set to play the part of Candy Montgomery – who was charged with the murder of her lover’s wife in 1980, but was acquitted – in ‘Love and Death’.
Elizabeth said: “I have to defend any character I play, but with this story, there was the added challenge of knowing the effect these events have had on so many people’s lives.
“But I almost have to cut that part of my brain off because, while we are telling a true story, we’re still telling a creative story.
“We have to take certain licences because these people weren’t famous; we don’t know, say, their speech patterns or other personal details. There’s a lot of room for invention.”
Elizabeth will be joined in the cast by Jesse Plemons – who plays the part of Candy’s lover and fellow church member – as well as Patrick Fugit as her husband Pat, and Lily Rabe as his wife Betty.
The seven-part series has been written by David E. Kelley – who is known for having created Calista Flockhart’s hit legal drama series ‘Ally McBeal’ as well as ‘The Practice’ – and he explained that while he felt as if he knew some of the characters, he had no idea of what some of them would turn into.
He said: “When I consider doing any series, the first question I ask is ‘Why?’ And if the story has a strong plot with characters that can entertain and provoke – those are good jumping-off points.
“And all of that was in these characters. I could relate to them. I grew up in a small town too. I’ve been to those churches, I’ve seen people singing in choirs and socialising at picnics. I felt as if I knew them.
“At the same time, I didn’t know what some of them, especially Candy, were capable of becoming.”
‘Love and Death’ airs on ITVX from September 7.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘How the Other Half Lives’ has been axed.
The documentary series – which explores the life of the super-rich across various parts of the world – was hosted by husband and wife duo Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, but has not aired any new episodes in four years and will not return now after the pandemic made it “impossible” for the crew to travel abroad.
Eamonn told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Sadly, the series fell victim to the pandemic – it was just impossible to get across the world to meet very rich people – and there are no plans to revive the series now.
“But I do feel privileged to have been a part of it and to have met people in parts of the world that are no longer accessible.
“We got to spend time with some extraordinary people, including a billionaire and his wife in Ukraine and some of the richest people in Moscow.”
Across the course of five series and a Christmas special, the former ‘This Morning’ hosts visited a £20m apartment in London before shooting clay pigeons with a £100,000 hand-engraved shotgun, and Eamonn was seen flying a billionaire’s private jet.
Upon the launch of the series in 2015, ‘Loose Women’ star Ruth – who has 21-year-old son Jack with Eamonn – joked that she always thought she and her husband were “doing alright” financially until she met some of the wealthy people for the programme.
She said: “We always thought we were doing alright then you see this wealth beyond your wildest dreams.”
Eamonn added: “The fascination is how they made their money, how they spend it, and why when they get the money they don’t just stop working.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Annabel Croft and Nigel Harman are the latest stars confirmed for this year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The former British number one tennis player can’t wait get started on the Latin and ballroom show, because she has “always” been a fan of watching the programme.
She said: “I have always loved watching ‘Strictly’ and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.”
Former ‘EastEnders’ actor Nigel – who portrayed Dennis Rickman in the BBC One soap – is “amazed, excited, and terrified” about taking part in the BBC Latin and ballroom show.
He said: “As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn … gulp!”
Nigel has sought advice from his ‘Casualty’ co-star Charles Venn, who played Ray Dixon in ‘EastEnders’.
Speaking on ‘Lorraine’, Nigel said: “Charles Venn took me aside and he went really serious. He said, ‘You’ve got to do cardio at the gym. Cardio, cardio.’ I thought, ‘Oh my God.’ ”
Nigel recently graduated as a meditation teacher, and admitted he has a feeling he is “going to need” such skills amid his ‘Strictly’ stint.
Annabel and Nigel will be joined on the show by current ‘EastEnders’ actor Bobby Brazier (Freddie Slater).
As well as Nigel and Bobby, soap fans might spot some other familiar faces on ‘Strictly’ this year.
Former ‘Coronation Street’ actress Ellie Leach is also taking part in the show, as is ex-‘Emmerdale’ actor Adam Thomas.
Other stars in the line-up include world and Paralympic champion swimmer and cyclist Jody Cundy, BBC Asian Network’s Nikita Kanda, ‘The One Show’ presenter Angela Scanlon, ‘Sherlock’ actress Amanda Abbington, and broadcaster Angela Rippon.
Zara McDermott will become the first-ever former ‘Love Island’ star to swap the dating show’s villa for the ‘Strictly’ ballroom.
West End star Layton Williams, Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and comedian Eddie Kadi are also taking part in the forthcoming season.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jack Whitehall has led the tributes to TV writer Simon Carlyle following his death.
The screenwriter was best known for creating hit BBC sitcom ‘Two Doors Down’, but he has passed away at the age of 48.
‘Bad Education’ star Jack, 35, has told of how “sad” he was to wake up to the tragic news, after working with Simon in the early days of his career.
He tweeted: “So sad to wake up to this news. Simon was such a talented and gracious human being. He was my first ever script editor and I learned so much from him. He was so funny and charming and always such a joy to spend time with. RIP.”
Simon’s death was confirmed by his agent Amanda Davis, who issued a statement on Wednesday (09.08.23) evening.
She said: “I am immensely sorry to confirm that Simon Carlyle has died at the age of 48. Simon was a wonderful person and a major comedic talent. He was much respected across the industry both for the quality of his writing and for being a kind, funny, supportive and nurturing collaborator. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to his family, friends and colleagues.”
The death of the acclaimed TV writer is said to have left stars of his sitcom “in bits” as they received the tragic news, just weeks after they wrapped filming on a seventh series of ‘Two Doors Down’.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: “Simon was incredibly popular with all the cast and crew – they’re absolutely in bits over this.
“Simon was always on set. Everyone loved him and loved his writing. No one can quite believe it. They’re all devastated.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sam Fox had “unbelievable palpitations” when she took part in ‘Celebrity MasterChef’.
The 57-year-old star shot to fame in the late 1980s as a glamour model and pop singer, and compared her appearance on the BBC culinary competition to her music heyday when she performed in front of the nation on ‘Top of the Pops’.
She said: “I had palpitations like you wouldn’t believe. I couldn’t believe I was on ‘MasterChef’, my favourite cooking programme. I’ve watched it for years and I can’t believe I get to be on it. It’s a bit like the first time I went on ‘Top of the Pops’ – that feeling that I’m actually doing a show that I love.”
The star – who joins a host of other famous faces like GoCompare opera singer Wynne Evans, as well as fellow pop star and former ‘Loose Women’ panellist Jamelia on the show – insisted she can be quite “creative” and is hoping that her “good imagination” will translate into her cooking.
She said: “I’ve got quite a good imagination when it comes to cooking because I am a creative person, whether it’s producing or writing songs, or whether it’s planning videos, choreography and stuff like that. Hopefully my imagination and my creativity will go into my cooking. I am a foodie and I’m willing to try anything.”
Sam – who is now married to Linda Olsen – also described the show as her “favourite cookery programme” on TV, and she is in “awe” of judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
She said: “It’s my favourite cooking programme and I’ve watched it for many, many years. I really want to learn more culinary skills and become a better cook. I’ve only properly cooked for my partner and now I’ve got my own family I’m always thinking of trying out new things and teaching my son to cook.
“He’s at university so we’re always trying out different things. I want to learn more dishes, more flavours and what a way to learn! I’m in awe of these two guys – John and Gregg.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Thomas Skinner and his wife Sinead planning to have a fourth child, just weeks after they welcomed twins into the world.
The ‘Apprentice’ star and his significant other – who have Henry, two, and seven-week-old twins Roma and Dalia – have already spoken about trying for another baby, and they are planning to start next year.
When asked by iCandy – https://www.icandyworld.com – whether he would like more children, he said: “Yeah, of course We’re already talking about baby number four.
“I definitely want them to grow up together, so I think we’ll start next year.”
But Thomas admitted he will need to invest in “another car or a minibus” if he and Sinead had another set of twins.
Thomas wasn’t that surprised that he and Sinead had a first set of twins, after he predicted she was carrying two babies as soon as his wife found out she was expecting.
He said: “As soon as Sinead found out she was pregnant, I said to her, ‘You’re having twins.’ I just knew it and had a feeling.
“When we went to the first scan, the nurse was rubbing her belly and she went, ‘Guys, we’ve got one healthy heartbeat and we’ve got two healthy heartbeats.’
“Sinead asked if it was normal for the baby to have two heartbeats, as she didn’t realise that the nurse meant twins.
“We started laughing, but it was the best news in the world.”
Thomas has issued some advice to new fathers, admitting that while it can be “difficult at times”, they should “go along with it” and “learn on the job”.
Asked what his advice is for new dads, he said: “You’re not going to be prepared for it, but just go along with it and you’ll learn on the job.
“It can be difficult at times, but you’ll get there eventually.
“When Henry was born, it was the night we brought him back from hospital and Sinead was so tired from the birth.
“There was a point when I looked at Henry and I just cried.
“I thought to myself, ‘I’m going to look after you – I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m going to look after you.’ I just did my best to make it work.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Laura Anderson felt “nervous” going on a breastfeeding course because of her fame.
The 34-year-old reality star – who is known for appearing on ‘Love Island’ – is expecting a baby girl with her ‘Hollyoaks’ actor ex Gary Lucy and explained that she recently braved a breastfeeding class but “worried” about attending because she is in the public eye.
She told OK! Magazine: “I recently went on a breastfeeding course and I was a bit nervous. I’m normally not shy, but sometimes I worry because I am in the public eye, and people who are at a class might know a lot about my life. I just sit there and think, ‘Oh God, are people sat there thinking that they know loads about my life?’ I was so proud of myself because I’d read loads of books, so I kind of knew a lot of stuff.”
The former ‘Celebs Go Dating’ star went on to add that when she was at the breastfeeding class, she found it amusing to squirt milk out of a fake breast and had mistakenly thought she knew how to do it, but had been wrongly informed by her sister.
She added: “So then we had these fake babies and a fake boob and you had to pretend to squirt the milk out, which was quite funny. But, weeks ago, my sister, who has children of her own, taught me how to get the milk out of your breast.
“So when the teacher asked if anyone knew how to do it, I put my hand up, and said, ‘Oh my God, I know how to do it’, and excitedly showed the class thinking I was right – only to be told I was completely wrong.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Nick Knowles has reportedly landed a new travel series for Channel 5.
The 60-year-old ‘DIY SOS’ host previously headed to the US to film two specials for the channel focusing on the Grand Canyon and Death Valley and now he’s said to have started work on another epic adventure show which will take him to exotic destinations across the world.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “This new series has big things planned, with Nick travelling to an expansive list of destinations.”
The news comes just weeks after Nick confirmed he’s set to wed for the third time after proposing to his girlfriend Katie Dadzie, 33, in New Orleans last month.
However, his latest TV project will keep them apart while he’s on the road. The insider added to The Sun: “Sadly, it doesn’t appear Katie will be joining him, which means they could be apart for some time.”
Nick confirmed the engagement news by revealing he popped the question with a Haribo ring. In a post on Instagram, he joked: “There was a Haribo ring incident in New Orleans. Very happy.”
Nick split from his wife Jessica Rose Moor in 2016 and he was also previously married to Gillian Knowles from 1996 to 2000. Nick has four children from three different relationships, he shares his daughter Tuesday and son Charlie with his ex-wife Gillian, and has son, TJ, with dancer Paula Beckett. He also has son Eddie with his ex-wife Jessica, and Nick and Katie actually met through Eddie. Katie has children Savannah, eight, and Alex, five, and she met Nick after their kids became pals.
Speaking about their first meeting, Katie told The Sun: “I actually didn’t like him very much. “We just knew each other as our kids were friends. “I’m very shy and quiet, while Nick is quite extroverted and a complete chatterbox. He didn’t give me a lot of opportunity to talk. I didn’t know a lot about him. “But when we were both single we went for coffee and he let me talk, eventually, and we had a lot in common. We both love cooking and have an interest in history. “During lockdown we spent a lot of time chatting over the phone, which meant we could really get to know each other. “The more we went out the more I realised what a nice guy he is as he’s constantly bombarded by fans and always has time for a picture.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Adam Thomas has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
The former ‘Emmerdale’ star – who announced earlier this week he’ll be taking part in the new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ – has been “in a lot of pain” for several months and after undergoing extensive testing, he has been told he has the chronic condition, which causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.
Sharing a photo of himself with wife Caroline and their two children, he wrote on Instagram: “Well it’s my birthday tomorrow and I turn 35!!
“How did that happen, does this mean I should stop acting like a kid now haha. As much as I act like a kid, my body is telling another story…
“I’ve been in a lot of pain since January, it started with my knees and then traveled to my wrists, fingers and now ankles and toes.
“I never knew what was happening and finally after several blood tests and back and forth to doctors and hospitals, I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid Arthritis!
“I thought that was something people, later on in there life get… but that’s not the case, clearly!(sic)”
Adam is thankful he is able to get his condition “under control” but admitted it has been “hard” not being able to train for ‘Strictly’ properly because of the pain he’s in.
He continued: “It’s been a tough old year but … Finally I’m on the right plan now! Finally getting it under control. For now!
“But some days are better than others and am not going to lie, it’s been hard not being able to train properly, it’s has had a huge knock on effect for me personally, but not only that for my family too!!
“And I just want to say thank you to @carolinethomas23 and the kids for going on this journey with me, as I know it’s been challenging and frustrating at times but hopefully we’re on the right path now! (sic)”
The actor is “still learning” about his condition and signed up for ‘Strictly’ in a bid to be active again.
He wrote: “The reason I signed up to Strictly is because I just want to be able to move again, get fit and do it, all with a smile on my face!
“It really couldn’t have come at a better time I’m a firm believer of everything happening for a reason, and I know the journey I’ve been on was meant to happen, to never take small things in life for granted! …Like going for a run, playing with my kids and just being able to walk with no pain!
“I know it’s going to be tough and I’ve definitely got my work cut out but am up for the challenge and can not wait to get on that dance floor!!(sic)”

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