OHMYGOSSIP — Nicola Thorp has hit out at Catherine Tyldesley video response to cakegate.
Catherine, 39, has claimed she had “no idea” that party planners asked Three Little Birds bakery owner Rebecca Severs for a huge order for her 40th birthday party in Manchester in exchange for publicity with OK! Magazine.
Speaking in a video posted to Instagram on Wednesday (02.08.23), she said: “Cakegate?! What? So, I had no idea those emails were being sent. I’m not working with the lovely OK! Magazine on anything that I am aware of. NVRLND are an amazing company, they’ve supplied with me performers in the past.
“They’re insane and they’ve been completely misrepresented in this matter. Utterly bizarre, I don’t really know what to say. I mean, I hope the cake lady got the exposure she was craving, whilst I’ve got journalists knocking on my front door whilst my kids are playing in the front room. Dead nice, that, babes, thanks for coming!”
However, Nicola, 34, – who along with Catherine has starred on ‘Coronation Street’ – insisted it was up to Catherine to make sure that everyone who worked for her was being paid.
Speaking on TalkTV, she said: “I feel sorry first and foremost for the cake woman. She’s brilliant.
“What she said is so clever. She was like, ‘I can’t pay my staff with heart emojis on Instagram’. She’s absolutely right. She runs a business.
“Why on earth should it be expected? Because this PR company are making money somehow. So they are getting money, they are just choosing not to pass it on to her.
“But it’s also not Cath’s fault, Catherine, because she wasn’t aware of it and I believe that because this is just the way these PR companies work.
“I agree, that video was not well-advised at all. She shouldn’t have been shooting down another woman. I believe strongly in this.
“What Cath went on to say in that video, was you know, ‘I use this company all the time and they have provided performers for me’ etc, etc.
“Well, it’s your duty as the person who is having the party done for you, to know that everybody who turns up is being paid.
“That’s a moral duty and also from a PR perspective, you would want to make sure that this kind of thing wasn’t happening.’
“I don’t mind it if you are approaching a big hotel chain and you’re saying, ‘Have you got a free night for my client?’, but it’s an individual’s business.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jennifer Ellison “couldn’t say no” to reprising her iconic role on ‘Brookside’ if the defunct soap ever returns.
The 40-year-old actress shot to fame playing Emily Shadwick in the Channel 4 show from 1998 to 2003 when she was just a teenager, but has also become known for several stage roles, including appearing as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’, and treading the boards in the UK tours of ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Calendar Girls’.
Despite being super proud of her stint on the Liverpool soap, Jennifer admits her three sons, Bobby, Harry and Charlie – whom she has with husband Robbie Tickle – don’t have a clue what it is.
Appearing on ‘Good Morning Britain’, she said: “‘Brookside’ was my soap. My mum and dad didn’t really watch soaps, but the Saturday Omnibus edition – I was all over that and so many people still are, aren’t they? And want it to come back!”
She continued: “Yeah, so many people. I get stopped in the street constantly and of all the things I’ve done, it’s ‘Brookside’ that people always talk about.”
She admitted: “My kids are like ‘What’s ‘Brookside’?’ and I’m like ‘It’s a Liverpool ‘Coronation Street’!'”
Jennifer added: “I think anyone who was involved in it … it holds such a special place in all our hearts, that I couldn’t say no. I’d feel like I was cheating all the people who’d given me the start in this industry.
“So yeah, I’d love to see it come back, it would be amazing. And there’s so many people who would love to see it come back.”
Meanwhile, another star of the show, Claire Sweeney, admitted last month that she thinks ‘Brookside’ should still be on air.
The 52-year-old actress landed the role of Lindsey Corkill in 1991, and she had no idea why the programme – which was noted for its hard-hitting depictions of rape, murder and was the first programme to show a lesbian kiss before the watershed – ended.
Speaking on ITV’s ‘Lorraine’, she said: “I don’t think it should ever have been axed because it was so gritty. I don’t know what happened, it was a shame, such a shame. And ‘Hollyoaks’ kind of took over that place really and that went a lot more gritty. I don’t know if it would come back but there’s certainly an audience for it because when they showed the reruns on STV, it was the highest-rating shows.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Gemma Collins’ mum Joan has been rushed to hospital with a mystery illness.
The 42-year-old reality star took to social media late on Wednesday (02.08.23) evening to urge her followers to “love” their parents as her mum Joan, 67, ended up in hospital as she thanked the medical staff at the Queen’s Hospital in Romford.
She wrote on Instagram: “Such a scary moment when mum come to hospital. Thank you queens hospital Romford for all your doing. Love your parents as hard as you can. Thank you to everyone looking after mum @joancollins1 at QUEENS HOSPITAL ROMFORD.”
The ‘Diva Forever’ star is close friends with Irish singing sensations Jedward, who were quick to send their support to Gemma and her family, along with fellow ‘TOWIE’ cast member Jess Wright.
John and Edward commented: “Your mom is the most loving and caring soul ever – sending healing energy”, whilst Jess posted a string of heart emojis.
Gemma did not reveal exactly what had happened to her mum but previously revealed that that she was in a taxi going across London when she received a phone call from Joan who had been hesitant to tell her what was going on after finding a lump in her breast before getting the all-clear.
Earlier this year, told The Sun: “It was over the phone. I was in the back of a taxi in London and I was like, ‘Are you all right, mum? Where are you?’ — as we say every day, ten times a day. She said, ‘Ah I didn’t want to tell you, but I’ve had a lump in my breast. I was like, ‘What?’, and she said, ‘But it’s fine I’ve got the all-clear’. I was like, ‘Oh, my God. Why didn’t you tell me?'”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Royle Family’ is celebrating 25 years with a one-off special.
The beloved 90s BBC sitcom – which chronicled the lives of a sofa-surfing family in Manchester as they spent their evenings watching television – is marking the anniversary with an updated version of the 2010 documentary ‘The Royle Family: Down the Back of the Sofa’ airing on Gold next month giving another chance to hear interviews with the programme’s co-creators and its cast like Ralf Little, 42, Ricky Tomlinson, 83, Sue Johnston, 79, Craig Cash, 62, and the late Caroline Aherne, who passed away aged 52 in 2016.
Jason Dawson, the commissioning editor at Gold, said: “A quarter of a century! The Royle Family has without doubt left a permanent mark in television history and we’re delighted to have commissioned this documentary for the 25th anniversary.
“Working alongside Craig and the brilliant team at Phil McIntyre is such a pleasure, and we hope viewers will enjoy reliving this celebration of one of the nation’s most beloved shows.”
Gold’s bosses also welcomed the “nostalgic trip down memory lane” the refreshed telly special will bring about the comedy series.
The channel’s director Gerald Casey added: “We absolutely love an anniversary on Gold, and we know our viewers love these nostalgic trips down memory lane just as much as us. It is an honour to have this retrospective documentary airing on Gold this September.”
Recently, Ricky and Sue appeared on screens when they were cast alongside other famous faces on the Channel 4 show ‘Celebrity Gogglebox’, which was originally narrated by Caroline, a role taken over by Craig, who both played married couple Denise and Dave Best alongside Ralf’s Anthony Royle.
At the time of the announcement, the actor- who starred as Jim Royle, opposite Sue as matriarch Barbara Royle – said: “When it first aired ‘Gogglebox’ was called ‘the real Royle Family’ so this is a full circle moment, Sue and I together again, in front of the box!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Emily Atack has “been dating” young guys with no luck.
The 33-year-old actress raged that hooking up with toy boys wasn’t “getting” her “anywhere” as she set off on her set for love.
Speaking to comedienne Ellie Taylor, 39, on her new podcast ‘Soaking Up Life With Emily Atack’: “I’ve been dating guys in their 20s, and it’s not getting me anywhere.”
The ‘Ted Lasso’ star – who is married to CNN journalist Phil Black, 42 – advised Emily to age up by going for someone “nice” in their 40s.
Ellie said: “Go for a nice 40-year-old.”
Emily replied: “40-year-olds scare me.”
She continued: “They are still children, how is it, when we are talking about men and they are twenty-eight, thirty-three, ‘yeah but, they’re still young’.
“No they are not, they are fully grown men!”
This exchange comes amid rumours that the former ‘Inbetweeners’ actress wished her ex boyfriend Liam McGough,38, a “happy birthday” via Instagram after they dated for seven months.
She wrote on social media: “Happy birthday to my best friend”.
Emily also recently shared some tragic family news as she “lost” her “beautiful uncle Steve”.
She wrote on Instagram: “It breaks my heart to say that on Friday we lost my beautiful uncle Steve.
“I often shared photos and stories with you all on here about him because I simply adored him. Everybody did.
“The smartest and funniest soul you could ever wish to have in your company. Always sharing his talents and love for music, cooking, hiking and writing. Just a few of many. He appreciated every single day he was here, his zest and enthusiasm for life was infectious.
“I am truly blessed and honoured to have some of my most treasured memories with you Uncle Steve aka ‘Uncle Beef’, The Mountain Man. The light of our lives. I love you so much and I will miss you beyond belief. May you live on through the music and the mountains.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Time Team’ could make a comeback if fans are willing to fund it.
The series – which aired on Channel 4 from 1994 to September 2014 – was presented by ‘Blackadder’ star Sir Tony Robinson and each episode featured a team of specialists carrying out an archaeological dig over a period of three days.
In 2020, the series was revived for a short run on YouTube, having been financially backed by fans on the membership platform Patreon, and now another fundraiser is just £2,000 short of hitting the target that would allow the show to enjoy another outing based around monthly releases on the video sharing platform.
In a statement, Time Team’s creator and Series Producer, Tim Taylor said: It’s thrilling that fans across the globe are at the heart of ‘Time Team’. We have some really exciting plans ahead with your ongoing support. ‘Time Team’ has always investigated sites that may otherwise lay forgotten or be lost forever. Increasing our membership helps us plan further into the future. Ultimately, the more subscribers we get, the more sites we can do!
“Please help us achieve our ongoing vision for ‘Time Team’. Be by our side with every new discovery as we investigate more sites!”
Patreon is an online membership platform, giving access to a range of extra content as incentives, from live Q and As to masterclasses.
Fans can join at a choice of four different levels for a monthly or annual subscription, while helping to shape Time Team’s future.
Tony has also returned to front documentaries exploring iconic sites and big themes and his first – which is coming to YouTube soon – will investigate the US 101st Airbourne in Wiltshire,
alongside Operation Nightingale.
He said: “It’s wonderful to be back out in the field with Time Team again, and what a project to kick things off!”
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OHMYGOSSIP — Mark Labbett would get “hangry” if he went on ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’
The 57-year-old star – who is best known as a quizzer nicknamed The Beast on ITV’s teatime hit ‘The Chase’ – explained that if he were to take part in the jungle-based reality survival show, he would end up cooking one of his fellow campmates out of desperation if he got too hungry.
He told The Daily Star newspaper: “I might be the campmate from hell. I get hangry, which is being angry because I’m hungry. And that is not good. I am a man who likes his food. I make no bones about it… my father was a butcher, so I know basic butchery. If somebody crosses me and it affects the food, I will have them up on a spit and roast them within five minutes.”
Mark – whose fellow quizzer Anne Hegerty reached seventh place on the show in 2018 – has in recent years switched to a healthier diet and lost 10 stone but joked that producers wanting to hire him for a spot on the show, should be mindful that he is a “psychopath” before giving him a chance.
He said: “If my attitude isn’t going to work, they shouldn’t hire me. I don’t want them getting me on the show then afterwards saying, ‘We didn’t realise you were such a psychopath!”
Mark is currently dating TV presenter Hayley Palmer and she recently revealed that he would like a shot at competing on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and promised to even help him with his footwork if bosses of the BBC gave him a chance.
Hayley told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “He really wants to do ‘Strictly’ and I used to be a dancer as well, so I’d be able to help him!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Apprentice’ winner Harpreet Kaur has dropped Lord Sugar.
The 32-year-old entrepreneur has purchased the shares back from the 76-year-old television personality -who put a £250,000 investment into her cupcake venture Oh So Yum! as part of her prize – more than a year since her victory on the BBC One reality competition after Marnie Swindells, 28, snagged a win on the most recent series.
An insider told the Sun newspaper: “Lord Sugar is all about trying to give young entrepreneurs a helping hand, but there’s never any guarantee he’ll work with them forever.
“While Harpreet got his backing after winning the programme in March last year, but since then he’s partnered up with the winner of this year’s show.”
This comes after the news was first broken online by the relevant parties.
Alan wrote on social media: “Harpreet Kaur, The Apprentice winner 2022, has bought back Lord Sugar’s shares in her desserts business, Oh So Yum!
“This move marks a significant achievement in the journey of the Yorkshire-based entrepreneur, who won Season 16 of the show and secured a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.
“With the purchase of Lord Sugar’s shares, Harpreet and her sister, Gurvinder Kaur, are now in full control of the business and its future direction.
“The separation has been amicable, and Lord Sugar and Harpreet Kaur mutually agreed it was the best decision for the business moving forward.”
Harpreet added: “I am extremely grateful for the knowledge and support that Lord Sugar and his team of advisers have given me.”
The brunette beauty’s personal success has matched up with her professional goals as she recently announced her engagement to Akshay Thakrar, who she met while vying for the ex-computer salesman’s time and attention.
In May, the 29-year-old reality star wrote on his Instagram on a snap of him on knee holding Harpreet’s hand: I would find you in any lifetime [red heart emoji] Our journey began in the most unexpected way. Now it’s time to begin our forever chapter. She said yes.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Judi Love feels so “blessed” to have the ‘Loose Women’ panel around her for support.
The 43-year-old comedienne was given a slot on the ITV lunchtime panel show in early 2020 and now feels so grateful to have the likes of Ruth Langsford, Janet Street-Porter, Katie Piper, and Frankie Bridge around her and is excited to be going on tour with her co-stars as well as hitting the road with her own show.
Speaking on ITV’s ‘This Morning’, she said: “‘Loose Women’ is a ball, I love all of them. The beauty about ‘Loose Women’ is that I’ve got like 20 women to my hand that I could get advice, whether it’s from a health stance, parenting, financial, I’m so blessed with having these talented women on me. We’re now taking it on tour. I’ve got my ‘One Like Judi Love’ tour but then we’re doing ‘Loose Women Live’ in September. It’s gonna be a ball. Let’s call it ‘Loose Loose!’ It’s where we really get to connect, with all these women – and men!”
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant worked in social care before carving out her career in standup comedy and joined ‘Loose Women’ after producers spotted a viral video of her on Instagram complaining about a roundabout and recalled believing she could succeed in entertainment after making patients laugh.
She said: “As much as I see that video now, it takes me back, but it brings me so much joy because [producers] Sally and Tom saw it and thought ‘You connect with other people!’
“I trained as a social worker and there was a time when I was doing some training in a mental health rehabilitation home, people with really serious psychosis.
“We were laughing and I was making jokes, we were all laughing, I remember standing there watching everyone laugh and just taking it in. It makes me emotional, one gentleman turned to me and said ‘Thank you, I forgot about my psychosis’.
“And that was one of the things that pushed me to just try. I’ve been through adversities in life and one of the things that got through it was laughing. It’s about taking those chances. If I never said to myself, ‘Okay, I don’t think this is the place that I’m supposed to be’, then I wouldn’t be here.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rob Rinder was “truly moved” by his latest TV job.
The 45-year-old TV star has joined chef Monica Galetti as the new co-host of the BBC travel series ‘Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby’ in place of Giles Coren and was “truly moved” after seeing how communities in locations such as Morocco and Sri Lanka work together to provide an “amazing service” for tourists.
He said: “The sunrises and sunsets in every single place [were a highlight]. I met a person in every single hotel who gets you to think about the world in a new way and what more is there. I particularly loved Sri Lanka. I’ve been to some of these countries before but this time I have the gift of seeing communities who have been working alongside each other to help have a conversation about what their country and community can be, all around amazing service. I was truly moved.
“What surprised me is how talented, dedicated and invested the owners, employees and everyone we spoke to were. It was not just a hotel, but a community. Such as an Atoll that was destroyed by an El Nino, or speaking to a Berber community in part of the Atlas mountains who, before the hotel opened, were on the edge of economic catastrophe. Now, it’s an epicentre of community. What surprised me is how these hotels can forge part of a community and alter how not just a community runs, but who a person is.”
The former ‘Judge Rinder’ star was then asked about the “worst place” he had ever stayed in and revealed that whilst travelling as a student, he once found accommodation ina hotel that was once used as a prison.
He said: “Mostly when I was travelling as a student. I once stayed in a hotel which had previously been a prison and they hadn’t changed the décor during that time!”
‘Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby’ airs on Sundays at 8pm on BBC Two and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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