OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Traitors’ star Maddy Smedley has joined ‘Hollyoaks’.
Maddy has landed a guest role in the Channel 4 soap as troubled influencer Rayne’s new talent agent, Faye Fuller.
The star said: “I’ve had a blast filming, everyone at ‘Hollyoaks’ has been so kind and accommodated me and bump so well.
“Faye Fuller is trashy, sassy and a bit cutthroat.
“I used to watch Hollyoaks and chat about it before school on the radiators. Chuffed to now be a part of it.”
Maddy – who announced in May she is pregnant – also tweeted: “Meet Faye Fuller on 21st Aug in Hollyoaks. She’s trashy, sassy and a bit cut throat! Hope you love her (She’s 100 per cent Fayefull, it’s even in her name.) Feel so lucky – used to chat about the show on the radiators before school. Thanks for having me @Hollyoaks Bubbly’s in the fridge (sic)”
She will be filming alongside Owen Warner and Jemma Donovan as the storyline revolving Rayne and her unsuspecting boyfriend Romeo heats up.
In upcoming scenes, judgemental talent agent Faye is to scope out the influencer in need of her help, and orchestrate the drama by hinting that fireworks get more followers.
Despite Rayne’s waning social media popularity, Faye is on a mission to get her on the next series of reality show ‘Love Cave’.
What’s more, Maddy has previously landed roles in ‘EastEnders’ – portraying a homeless woman – and ‘Casualty’, both of which she confessed to during The Traitors’ debut series last year.
Maddy’s first appearance as Faye Fuller on Hollyoaks will be on Friday 18th August on E4, and Monday 21st August on Channel 4.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ruby Wax has claimed she left the BBC because she “turned 50” and it was “not allowed”.
The 70-year-old TV star had been interviewing a host of big names such as Donald Trump, Pamela Anderson and Goldie Hawn for her BBC Two show ‘Ruby Wax Meets…’ when her show was shelved in 1998, and Louis Theroux later landed an interview series on the channel.
And she has now alleged that bosses at the broadcaster offered her a game show instead, but she rejected the opportunity.
When asked by Kate Garraway on ‘Life Stories’ – which is set to air on Wednesday night (09.08.23) on ITV1 – why her TV shows “dried up”, Ruby told the host: “I turned 50 and that’s not allowed. It’s an age thing of course and it was a man who took my job – and it’s not Louis Theroux, he’s a really nice man.
“Whoever, I will not mention names, said, ‘We want you to do a game show.’
“I said, ‘I can be a really good interviewer,’ and they said ‘uh uh’, so I left town. But that’s OK because I wouldn’t have got an OBE or gone to Oxford so I thank them all.”
Elsewhere during the interview, Ruby explained to the ‘Good Morning Britain’ host that her parents could be “violent” with one another, and claimed that she would often end up in the middle of it all.
She says: “They took the war from Europe and brought it to the kitchen.
“They slung these verbal grenades at each other and I was in the middle, especially because I was born into the land of the free and the brave and I could have a really great life, and they were nipped in the bud at 22, so they wanted to make it hard (for me).
“They were pretty violent with each other (and me), you’d have the s*** knocked out of you.”
‘Kate Garraway’s Life Stories’ airs on ITV1 on Wednesday night at 9pm.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Vanessa Feltz is “not giving up” on her search for love.
The 61-year-old TV star endured a public breakup earlier this year when she discovered that her fiance Ben Ofoedu had been unfaithful several times throughout their 16-year relationship, but she is determined to keep going in all aspects of her life.
Asked if she ever felt tempted to give up on love, she told Metro newspaper’s Sixty Seconds column: “Oh my God, no. I wish to move on. I’m not saying whether I have or haven’t, but I definitely want to. I’m not tempted to give up anything while I’m alive – not work, love, fun, excitement, adventure or affection.”
The broadcast legend – who appeared on ‘Celebs Go Dating’ in June – was then asked to describe her “ideal man” and explained that she would have to find him physically attractive, but would love him to be “dynamic”.
She said: “Obviously [I want] someone honest and trustworthy! I’d have to find him attractive, so there’d have to be something to him – he’d have to have a bit of swagger and dynamism. I’d like him to be kind and entertaining, interested in things, and full. Whether I’m going to meet someone like that, God only knows, but that’s what I want.”
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant also admitted she was left “astounded” by the masses of public support that came her way following her split, and spent “hours” reading every message she received on social media.
She said: “I was unbelievably moved and astounded by [the support], and still am. People have been incredibly kind and I’ve read every message. I had months of sleepless nights – I felt terrible so I read message after message after message for hours on end. It meant the world to me.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amy Dowden is to star in a BBC documentary about her cancer fight.
The 32-year-old star – who is best known as a professional dancer on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ – was diagnosed with breast cancer in May and has been keeping her half a million followers up to date with her journey on social media, but she wants to “do more” to raise awareness.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Amy’s breast cancer fight has inspired millions of ‘Strictly’ fans already, but she wants to do more. She’s been sharing every stage online to try to remind everyone to check their breasts and the film will take it one step further.
“The result will be a raw but sensitive film as Amy fights back to fitness – and her beloved dance.”
Amy recently underwent a mastectomy but revealed she will need additional chemo after more tumours were found in her body following her operation.
Sharing pictures of herself in hospital on her Instagram Stories, she wrote: “I hardly slept. Broke down into tears as soon as I got in the room. Port has been a success. Cold cap on. So far coping and not as bad as I thought with cold cap.
“But just wishing this wasn’t happening to me! Nurses here are just incredible. Thank you NHS and I’ve got my fellow pink sister sat by my side and made sure I walked through the door this morning.”
However, Amy later admitted she was feeling better, writing: “Got my tea which makes me feel better. Just feeling very emotional today mixed with nerves and fear but like my lovely nurse has said I just need to think of the end goal.
“I’ve always set dreams and goals in life I guess none like this one (always dance related) but I’m going to see it like this.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘One Foot in the Grave’ star Doreen Mantle has died aged 97.
The hugely acclaimed theatre and TV actress – best known for her role as Jean Worbys, the doddery friend of Victor Meldrew’s wife, in the long-running BBC sitcom, passed away peacefully at home.
Her agent said in a statement on Wednesday (09.08.23): “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client and much-loved stage, screen and radio actress Doreen Mantle, aged 97.
“She died peacefully at home. She is survived by her two songs, four grandchildren and one brother.”
Doreen was also famed for her role in BBC detective series ‘Father Brown’, and for playing Joy Fishwick on ITV’s ‘Coronation Street’ soap.
Her other credits include ‘My Family’, ‘Jam and Jerusalem’, ‘Doc Martin’ and ‘Jonathan Creek’.
Born in Johannesburg, South African in June 1926, she established herself as a TV actress in 1960s shows such as ‘Sam Saturday’, ‘Chalk’, and went on to appear in ‘Lovejoy’, ‘Holby City’ and ‘Casualty’.
Doreen played lollipop lady Queenie in ‘Jam and Jerusalem’ from 2006 to 2008, in which she co-starred with Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Joana Lumley and Sue Johnston.
Her theatre highlights include turns in ‘Death of a Salesman’ for the National Theatre, for which she won an Olivier Award in 1979 for Actress of the Year in a supporting role.
She also starred and produced her one-woman show ‘My Truth and Reconciliation’, and appeared in ‘Billy Liar’ at the Duke of York’s Theatre, London.

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OHMYGOSSIP — The ‘Gavin and Stacey’ cast never visited Essex for filming.
The hit BBC show was set across the Barry in South Wales and Billericay in the county of Essex, but Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb – who played Gavin’s parents Pam and Mick – have revealed they never actually visited their characters’ hometown.
Larry told the Radio Times magazine: “‘Gavin and Stacey’ was all filmed in Wales, nobody offered us the opportunity to go to Essex.
“They said, ‘Billericay’s where you’re from’, so we just got on with it, we just do what we’re told.”
The pair visited the town for the first time while filming upcoming show ‘Alison and Larry: Billericay to Barry’ for Gold and planted a tree in honour of their trip.
He said: “When we got there on this trip we received a lovely welcome. The town councillors turned out and the mayor was there.”
Alison added: “We planted a tree! It survives, hopefully.”
The three part travel show will see them on a 200 mile drive between the two towns, with plenty of stops along the way.
Larry reflected: “It felt like unfinished business, particularly going to Billericay.
“In ‘Gavin and Stacey’, Barry got lots of attention, and Billericay was the poor relation. Both have become such famous places.
“I thought it was a great idea, and I couldn’t think of anybody other than Alison I’d like to do the trip with… well, probably one or two!”
‘Gavin and Stacey’ – which was written by co-stars James Corden and Ruth Jones – originally ran for three series between 2007 and 2010, before the cast reunited for a one off Christmas special in 2019.
Last month, Joanna Page – who played Stacey opposite Mathew Horne’s Gavin – revealed she would be part of the upcoming travel show.
She told The Sun newspaper’s TVBiz column: “Alison and Larry have just done a show where they’re going from ‘Barry to Billericay’ and I’ve done the voiceover and I found it really difficult to voice because I was watching them and I kept missing my cue.
“And I was going ‘Look at them, they’re like my mum and dad!’ I couldn’t take it seriously because I was smiling and laughing.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Former ‘Emmerdale’ star Adam Thomas is the eighth celebrity contestant confirmed for the new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The ‘Waterloo Road’ actor – who plays Donte Charles in the BBC series – is “buzzing” to get stuck into training for the Latin and ballroom show.
He said: “I am so excited to be joining the cast of this years’ ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
“I’ve been such a big fan of the show for years, I can’t believe I’m actually doing it!
“I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor … I can’t wait!”
News of Adam joining ‘Strictly’ was first revealed on ‘The Hits Radio Breakfast Show with Fleur East, James and Matt’.
On Monday (07.08.23), Zara McDermott was revealed as the seventh celebrity to join the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ line-up, and she will become the first-ever former ‘Love Island’ star to take part in the programme.
She said: “I am so excited to be joining the world of ‘Strictly’!
“I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest ‘Strictly’ fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.”
The ‘Love in the Flesh’ host went on to add that she even remembers the very first outing of the show in 2004 – which was won by journalist Natasha Kaplinsky along with her professional partner Brendan Cole – and recalled being “mesmerised” by all the dresses she saw on the stage as a child.
She added: “I even remember the first ever series, and being mesmerised by all the beautiful dresses! I can’t wait to throw myself into this experience and start training. It’s going to be incredible.”
Zara will join fellow famous faces like ‘The One Show’ presenter Angela Scanlon, ‘Sherlock’ actress Amanda Abbington, broadcaster Angela Rippon, West End star Layton Williams, Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and comedian Eddie Kadi in the line-up for the new series as they all battle it out for the chance to lift the Glitterball Trophy.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Nikita Kanda is the ninth celebrity contestant confirmed for the new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 28-year-old star is best known for being the current host of the BBC Asian Network’s Breakfast show, and she admitted signing up for the Latin and ballroom series is a “dream come true”.
She said: “I can’t believe I’m going to be on ‘Strictly’.
“This is a dream come true. I’m still pinching myself.
“I don’t think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor.”
Nikita is also planning to embrace being Strictly-fied for the show.
She added: “I can’t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!”
News of Nikita joining this year’s list of ‘Strictly’ celebs was first revealed on her on BBC Asian Network Breakfast show on Tuesday morning (08.08.23).
It came just minutes after Adam Thomas had been confirmed for this year’s ‘Strictly’ series on ‘The Hits Radio Breakfast Show with Fleur East, James and Matt’.
Speaking about his upcoming ‘Strictly’ stint, he said: “I am so excited to be joining the cast of this years’ ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
“I’ve been such a big fan of the show for years, I can’t believe I’m actually doing it!
“I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor … I can’t wait!”
The pair will take part in this year’s ‘Strictly’ alongside Zara McDermott, who will be the first-ever former ‘Love Island’ star to take part in the programme later this year.
Nikita, Adam, Zara will join fellow famous faces such as ‘The One Show’ presenter Angela Scanlon, ‘Sherlock’ actress Amanda Abbington, broadcaster Angela Rippon, West End star Layton Williams, Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and comedian Eddie Kadi in the line-up for the new series, as they all battle it out for the chance to lift the Glitterball Trophy.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘EastEnders’ star Shona McGarty is reportedly in talks to join ‘Dancing On Ice’.
The actress is walking away from the role of Whitney Dean after 15 years in the hit BBC One soap and a new report suggests she’s lining up her first projects away from Albert Square – and she’s said to be in the running for a place on the ITV skating show when it returns in early 2024.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “She is a huge talent and a very well-known name – and to walk off ‘EastEnders’ and straight onto their rival channel’s biggest show would be a huge coup.
“Shona is in the running for a stint on the ice when the show begins in January but it’s all early dates. A number of stars who are being courted for the next series are already practising on their local rinks to make sure they have the basics down.”
The insider added ITV bosses would be delighted to sign her up for the show, which returns to TV in January.
Shona previously confirmed her plan to leave ‘EastEnders’ after more than a decade playing Whitney. She told The Sun On Sunday newspaper: “I have decided to spread my wings and will be leaving ‘EastEnders’. I have loved my years in the show.
“I have been trusted with some incredible storylines and have made amazing friendships – and family – which will endure.”
Shona will reportedly remain with the soap until next year when she will film her final scenes. BBC bosses are said to be deciding on an exit storyline for her character to leave the show.

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OHMYGOSSIP — AJ Pritchard has quit acting after just one role.
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional and his brother Curtis Pritchard were widely criticised for their nine-episode run as dancer brothers Marco and Jacob in ‘Hollyoaks’ in 2021, and while the 28-year-old star “enjoyed” the experience, he isn’t keen to repeat it in the future.
He told the Daily Star newspaper’s Hot TV column: “‘Hollyoaks’ were so happy with everything. That’s all that matters.
“I enjoyed it but I feel like acting isn’t my forte.”
The former ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ contestant has plenty of other work opportunities keeping him busy.
He said: “At the moment I want to focus on being fit, healthy and positive.
“I’m working a bit more on YouTube, which is fun. It goes hand in hand with TV work.
“And I’m launching some new business later this year.”
AJ and Curtis’ casting on ‘Hollyoaks’ was widely criticised by various soap actors, who insisted people should be cast on talent, not social media followers.
Parry Glasspool, who played Harry Thompson on the soap from 2013 to 2019, wrote on his Instagram Stories at the time: “As if budding actors didn’t struggle enough, now they have to compete with folks with zero interest in acting, but have s*** tone of followers.
“No offence for those who can hustle, but sucks for those trying to catch a break.”
In addition, former ‘EastEnders’ actor Michael Greco slammed AJ and Curtis’ “shocking” acting on ‘Hollyoaks’, and he claimed people could learn “how not to act” from watching a video of the brothers on the Channel 4 soap.
The clip was shared by former ‘Oaks’ star Gerard McCarthy, and Michael wrote: “I think people can watch this and learn so much from it. How “not” to act. Shocking (sic)”
Gerard – who played Kris Fisher in the Channel 4 soap from 2006 to 2010 – also hit out at the AJ and Curtis scene, describing it as a “car crash”.
He tweeted: “The next time a producer/casting director says the words “but they have a big social media following”…. Just point them in the direction of this absolute car crash!
“It’s a simple idea: stop giving actors’ jobs to models / reality tv contestants / pop stars from 1995 / Crufts winners / anybody else who is not an actor.
“THEY WILL BE S****! (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Shaun Wallace doesn’t take ‘The Chase’ for granted.
The 64-year-old star has served as a quizzer on the hit ITV teatime gameshow alongside the likes of Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, and Mark Labbett since 2009 but admitted that he is always “hoping” that his contract is renewed as he is aware that he is “only as good as” his last correct answer.
He is quoted by the Daily Star’s HotTV Column as saying: “Hopefully, once my contract ends, they will renew it. I don’t take that for granted. I am only as good as the last question I’ve answered correctly!”
Away from ‘The Chase’, Shaun has held a career as a barrister for more than 30 years and recently explained that while other Chasers have taken on deals to star in pantomime or compete on ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’, he is “limited” to what he can do because of his profession.
He said: “I do get the offers but I’m not a reality type of guy. I still practise as a barrister and there is a limit to what I will do.
“The last reality-type challenge I did was ‘Don’t Rock The Boat’, and that was a physical challenge where myself and seven other celebs rowed the length of Britain.
“I’ll do something like that but any other type of reality show is not really for me. If ‘Celebrity SAS’ asked me five years ago I probably would have done it but not with my knees now. Yes, people recognise who I am – I can’t help that fact – but I can’t use my fame to get a required result. I can’t change the evidence.
“I’ve been a barrister for 38 years, a Chaser for 13 years.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jess Harding wants to have twins with Sammy Root.
The 22-year-old reality star won the latest series of hit ITV2 dating ‘Love Island’ towards the end of last month alongside now-boyfriend Sammy, also 22, and has now revealed that although moving in together is not on the cards just yet, the £50,000 winners want to go traveling before settling down to start a big family.
She told OK! Magazine: “We’re not in a rush to do [move in together]. We want to go travelling. Oh, and we’re going to have twins! We’ll have a boy and a girl!”
In the joint interview, Sammy – who worked as a project manager in Kent before finding fame on TV – revealed that he and Jess do intend to tie the knot as they both admitted to being in it for the long haul.
He said: “I never ask someone to be my girlfriend if I didn’t see myself marrying them!”
Jess added: “I agree. There’s no point thinking you’re going to be with someone for a short time.”
Away from their relationship, Jess also explained that she wants to carry on building her beauty company Candy Aesthetics whilst also taking on various brand deals as a result of her success on the show but is also eyeing up the chance to compete in ‘Dancing on Ice’ next year.
She said: “I want to expand the business. It’s mine, so I’d be silly not to. I’ll definitely open a few more clinics, get a few more girls involved and have that as a passive income and do my own thing. Probably brand work too – maybe ‘Dancing On Ice’, if Sammy doesn’t get there first. I can’t skate, but I’m up for it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Angela Scanlon is the fifth celebrity to join the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ lineup.
The 39-year-old presenter is best known for her work on ‘The One Show’ but will be swapping the teatime news programme for the dancefloor as she takes on the BBC Latin and ballroom competition when it returns to screens in September as she admitted that she is “terrified” but “secretly thrilled” to be joining the show.
In a statement, she said: “I’m terrified, I’m excited and I have so many questions. Will they make me tan? How itchy are sequins?! Do they do flesh-coloured sports bras? Well – there’s only one way to find out, right!? Now I’m panicking a bit… but also secretly thrilled about the prospect of all that glitter. Let’s go!”
Angela joins ‘Sherlock’ actress Amanda Abbington, broadcaster Angela Rippon, West End star Layton Williams and Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy in the line-up for the new series.
Eddie – who has performed in front of big crowds all over the world – said: “Wow. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that ‘Strictly’ and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 team.”
The comedian is now determined to make the most of his ‘Strictly’ opportunity.
He said: “I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a vibe.”
Krishnan, 53, recently admitted to being “surprised, delighted and slightly confused” about being asked to compete on the BBC dance show.”
I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in ‘Strictly’ on the basis of ‘you only live once!’ and I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.
“I know I’m going to love it and have a brilliant time and just hope I’m not the only one enjoying my participation.”
Prior to that, Angela admitted that she was looking forward to competing on ‘Strictly’.
The 78-year-old newsreader said: “Having been a fan of ‘Strictly’ since day one, and as a former presenter of ‘Come Dancing’, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m really looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentinian Tango!”

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