OHMYGOSSIP — Katie McGlynn “genuinely loves” being an actress.
The 29-year-old star has played a number of roles on television, including troubled teenager Jodie ‘Scout’ Allen in ‘Waterloo Road’ and spent seven years playing Sinead Tinker on ‘Coronation Street’ from 2013 until 2020 but left the show when her character lost a battle with cancer and is in awe of the “impact” she can have on people with her job.
Speaking on ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’, she said: “I genuinely love it, that’s why I wanted to get into this industry. The impact that you can have, especially the stories on ‘Coronation Street’, which is in people’s living rooms five times a week and to be able to really tackle those issues and the impact that you can have is just brilliant. I love to entertain people. I want to make people laugh, make people cry and that’s just the beauty of this job.”
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant – who is now playing the part of Cleo in a touring production of Peter James’ ‘Wish You Were Dead’ – went on to remember that her late grandfather was her “biggest supporter” early on in her career and always wanted her to land a part in ‘Coronation Street’ but tragically passed away just weeks before she got the audition.
She added: “My grandad was my biggest supporter and I remember we were watching ‘Coronation Street’, I’d just landed the job on ‘Waterloo Road’ and he’s like ‘When are you gonna get on ‘Coronation Street’, Katie?’ I was like ‘Hold your horses!’
“And sadly he passed away in the February just before his 80th birthday, and a week or two later I got the audition for ‘Coronation Street’, which was just really bizarre. I always think of him when I’m doing these amazing things and he’s always in the back of my mind. I feel so lucky that I’ve had the career that I’ve had so far. In this play, Cleo is completely different to any other character that I’ve had.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dr Ranj Singh says ‘This Morning’ has a “toxic culture”.
The 43-year-old medical professional “genuinely loved” being on the ITV1 morning show but has issued a statement about his time working on it amid the scandal surrounding Philip Schofield – who recently admitted to having an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a runner who he met as a teenager at a stage school – who recently departed the morning show he co-hosted with Holly Willoughby.
The television personality said on Twitter: “I was on the show for 10 years and I genuinely loved and valued working there.
“However, over time I grew increasingly worried about things behind the scenes and how people, including myself, were being treated.
Dr Ranj claimed that he “didn’t know the truth” about the 61-year-old presenter but admitted understanding the problems not stop with him.
He said: “I didn’t know the truth about what was going on with Phillip, but I do know the issues with ‘This Morning’ go far beyond him. It takes more than one person to create a culture.”
Dr Ranj added that he “did what I thought was right” and sent in a compliant about the programme’s editor, Martin Frizzel’s conduct and felt a special responsibility to so because of his job role, writing “especially given that my job is to look after people’s wellbeing and I had been heavily involved in diversity, anti-bullying and mental health projects across the channel”.
“I then found myself being used less and less.”
The television personality explained his rationale why he felt he was being “managed out” and knows his experience is not just hs.
Ranj said: “I even took my concerns directly to the top of ITV: the culture at This Morning had become toxic, no longer aligned with ITV values, and I felt like because I whistle-blew I was managed out.
“But as history and experience have taught us, things like bullying and discrimination are very hard to prove, particularly in hindsight and when the ‘people in power’ control the narrative. As we’ve seen, no review or investigation is foolproof.
“I haven’t worked on the show since… and I’m not the only one who has spoken up or experienced similar.
“That was two years ago and, frankly, it still hurts. The whole process was pretty heart-breaking and even affected my mental health. But I’m happy to say I’ve found my feet again, know my worth and have found my tribe.
“There are some good people in TV, but we need to be brave and stand up to those who aren’t. Even if it’s scary as hell, we have to do the right thing otherwise nothing will change. I sincerely hope something good comes from all this.”
Dr Ranj also wrote “there is so much more” he could reveal.
An ITV spokesperson said in response: “We are sorry to read Dr Ranj’s post today.
“At ITV we are fully committed to providing every opportunity for anyone who works with us to raise any concern or comments they may have.
“Following a complaint made by Dr Ranj, we appointed an external and independent advisor to carry out a review. This external review found no evidence of bullying or discrimination.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dani Dyer has given birth to twins.
The former ‘Love Island’ star has taken to Instagram to show off a photo of her and boyfriend Jarrod Bowen’s identical baby girls, and revealed the pair were born on Monday (22.05.23).
Dani shared three photos, one of the girls tucked up together and sporting huge bows on their hats, another of the footballer carrying them out of hospital in their car seats, and a third of the pair in complementary pink outfits.
She simply captioned the post: “22.05.23 [heart emoji] (sic)”
Details including the babies’ names have yet to be revealed.
Dani’s dad, former ‘EastEnders’ actor Danny Dyer, was among the first to comment on his daughter’s post.
He wrote: “Can’t stop smiling [heart emojis] (sic)”
The 26-year-old star – who also has two-year-old son Santiago with former partner Sammy Kimmence – recently admitted she is worried about being able to tell her twins apart, so she had a few ideas to help.
Speaking last month, she told Fabulous magazine: “I follow a lady on Instagram who still doesn’t know which baby is which.
“I know I’m going to keep their hospital bands on with their names, baby one and baby two.
“Then I’m going to paint one of their toenails. I’ll write in my notes: ‘This baby is called… and has a pink nail.’ Otherwise, they’ll go years and they won’t know who they really are.
“In the beginning I think I’ll dress them the same. But then as they get older, I want them to have their own identity, even if it’s the same jumper in different colours.”
Dani also admitted she was “petrified” about how tired she would find the first few months.
She said: “It’s such a blessing and I’m so grateful, but I’m not going to lie, I’m petrified!
“Sleep deprivation is the worst. It’s a form of torture in some countries and I can totally see why.
“You’re just so tired. Santi was a nightmare for a good five months. I used to rock him to sleep and think: ‘I am never doing this again.’
“It’s going to be tough, but I know it’ll get better when they settle. Whereas in the beginning [with Santi], I thought: ‘I’m never going to sleep again. This is it.’”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dame Esther Rantzen has no idea if her cancer treatment is working.
The 82-year-old TV veteran went public with her health battle back in January and she’s now revealed doctors have told her the cancer is stage four – meaning it has spread to other areas – but she’s on a new medication and is waiting for a scan to find out if it’s been helping.
Speaking to the Mirror newspaper, she explained: “I’m on one of the new medications, and nobody knows if it’s working or not. But I will have a scan fairly soon which will reveal one way or another.”
Esther went on to insist she has no regrets and her health battle has made her look back on her life and achievements with pride.
She went on: “My diagnosis of stage four lung cancer made me realise how very lucky I’ve been in my life, working with [charities] Childline and the Silver Line, and meeting so many fascinating and inspiring people, and especially lucky to have spent 21 years working as producer/presenter of [TV show] ‘That’s Life!’
“I’m not good at regrets. What I treasure most are the fantastic friendships I have made thanks to ‘That’s Life!’ during the last 50 years … ”
When she previously announced news of her diagnosis at the start of the year, Esther admitted she remains “optimistic” about the future.
In a statement, she said: “I have decided not to keep this secret any more because I find it difficult to skulk around various hospitals wearing an unconvincing disguise, and because I would rather you heard the facts from me.
“At the age of 82, this diagnosis has prompted me to look back over the years, and I want to express my profound thanks to everyone who has made my life so joyful, filled with fun, and with inspiration grateful to them …
“As I am sure you will understand, while I am awaiting the results of the tests, I am unable to answer questions. Thanks to the extraordinary skills of the medical profession there are wonderful new treatments, so I am remaining optimistic.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Colin Salmon’s decision to join ‘EastEnders’ was a “no brainer”.
The 60-year-old actor is best known for playing Charles Robinson in three James Bond films – but Colin has now revealed that he didn’t hesitate to join the BBC soap because his wife, artist Fiona Hawthorne, has a lung disease.
Colin – who is playing former boxer George Knight on the show – told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “It’s a no-brainer. My wife’s not well so I can’t be far from home.
“I was born in the Mothers’ Hospital, in Clapton Pond, decades ago, and I’m an East Ender and it was a big show for us growing up.
“Everybody I’ve told I’m doing this has got really excited.
“The universe has been really kind and I’m loving it. It’s like a meeting of theatre, film and telly – it’s a different genre. You’ve got to work hard. I like working hard and I’m happy.”
Colin also revealed that he’s already received a lot of help and advice from ‘EastEnders’ veteran Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell.
He shared: “He’s brilliant. His advice was ‘Just get it done. Be ready’. He is the boss. He’s the alpha but he’s there on the sofa, smiling and chatting with everybody. It’s not like he’s distant. So he’s the dude.”
Meanwhile, Chris Clenshaw, the executive producer of ‘EastEnders’, previously described Colin’s on-screen character as a “charming rogue”.
Chris said in a statement: “The arrival of the Knights brings a new dawn to Albert Square.
“George Knight is a charming rogue and an old-school gent who dotes on his two daughters, Gina and Anna.
“George will take up residence in The Queen Vic when he joins his beloved Elaine, a powerhouse of a landlady who knows just how to have fun.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alison Hammond is “highly likely” to become a bigger part of ‘This Morning’ following Phillip Schofield’s departure.
The 48-year-old presenter has been tipped to replace Phillip, 61, on the ITV show, and it’s now been revealed that she put her house in the West Midlands on the market on the day that his exit was announced.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “The timings are entirely coincidental but are, perhaps, telling. Alison loves that house but wants a fresh start. She’s incredibly in demand.
“It’s looking highly likely she will be asked to do more days a week on ‘This Morning’ – and therefore she will be spending more time in London.”
Alison and Dermot O’Leary replaced Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on ‘This Morning’ in January 2021.
And it’s recently been suggested that she could become a full-time host of the show alongside Holly Willoughby.
Earlier this week, meanwhile, Alison hailed Phillip as “one of the best live television broadcasters” Britain has ever produced.
The veteran presenter previously announced that he was stepping down from ‘This Morning’ “with immediate effect” after more than 20 years on the show, and co-hosts Alison and Dermot both acknowledged that he’s played a huge part in the programme’s success.
Alison said: “Now, we can’t start today’s show without paying tribute to the man who spent the last two decades sitting on the ‘This Morning’ sofa, Phillip Schofield.”
Dermot continued: “So, as a show, everyone on and off screen at ITV and ‘This Morning’ wants to say a huge thank you to Phil for what he’s done to make the show such a success over the last 21 years.”
Alison also wished the veteran TV presenter well for the future.
She said: “Quite simply, we all know he is one of the best live television broadcasters this country has ever had. And we and all the team wish him all the best for the future.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jonnie Irwin has been “close to death’s door” on more than one occasion.
The 49-year-old TV presenter has been diagnosed terminal lung cancer and he’s already come close to losing his life.
He told the ‘OneChat’ podcast: “I have been close to death’s door, twice at least.”
Jonnie was told that he had just six months to live when doctors discovered his lung cancer two-and-a-half years ago.
The TV star explained that he’s now trying to live with his illness for as long as possible.
He shared: “I am living with cancer rather than dying from cancer.”
Jonnie is also loving spending quality time with his family.
The presenter – who has Rex, three, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac with his wife Jessica Holmes – said: “I’ve been home more than ever before and I’m lucky to have seen every bit of their upbringing, and see how they change. That makes me very proud. And I’m kind of thankful for that.”
Jonnie was diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2020, and he was told that he terminally ill after filming an episode of ‘A Place in the Sun’ in Italy.
He previously said: “Within a week of flying back from filming, I was being given six months to live.
“I had to go home and tell my wife, who was looking after our babies, that she was on her own pretty much. That was devastating. All I could do was apologise to her. I felt so responsible.”
Jonnie subsequently decided to spend as much time as possible with his wife and children.
He said: “I owe that to Jess and our boys.
“Some people in my position have bucket lists, but I just want us to do as much as we can as a family.
“I don’t know how long I have left, but I try to stay positive and my attitude is that I’m living with cancer, not dying from it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Coronation Street’ star Daniel Brocklebank’s grandfather taught him that Motor Neurone Disease (MND) “strips” you of your dignity.
The 43-year-old actor has revealed that he has first-hand experience of watching a family member deal with MND, which damages parts of the nervous system and leads to muscle weakness.
Daniel – whose on-screen partner has been diagnosed with the condition – told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “He was a very dignified man, but MND strips you of that; people think you’re drunk.
“I remember being out for a family meal. His footing was uneven and his speech was very slurred and the woman on the next table said: ‘Don’t you get embarrassed when he gets this drunk when you’re out.’ He wasn’t drinking, but people assumed he was drunk, it was mortifying.
“Another time I was at a petrol station and the guy behind the counter wouldn’t let him pay for the petrol and was going to call the police, because he thought my grandad was drink-driving. I had to explain, but it was so embarrassing for him.”
Daniel recalled his grandad telling him that the condition was hurting his soul.
The soap star admits it was “absolutely horrible” to watch him battle the illness.
Daniel – who describes his grandad as a “wonderful” influence in his life – shared: “I remember asking him once: ‘Does it hurt?’ and he tapped his heart and said: ‘Only in here.’
“Towards the end he couldn’t swallow and he couldn’t drink. I remember him choking once as he tried to drink; it was awful. He couldn’t cough either, so he couldn’t clear his throat; it was absolutely horrible to watch.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ferne McCann “desperately” wants to film her labour for ‘First Time Mum’.
The 32-year-old TV star is expecting a baby with her fiance Lorri Haines and Ferne has confirmed that she’s open to having the birth filmed for her show.
The reality star – who has a five-year-old daughter called Sunday from a previous relationship – told Vicky Pattison on ‘The Secret To’ podcast: “I so desperately want it [her child’s birth] to be on the show. But we were sort of warming him [Lorri] up. I want it to be on the show.
“Because I’ve got this birth plan in my head, and I want a home birth and I want it to be positive. And I want everyone to see me like, pull the baby out.
“I’ve just got this vision and he’s just like, ‘No, that’s just weird’, but I’m like, ‘It’s beautiful and it’s amazing!'”
On the other hand, Ferne revealed that her partner is strongly opposed to the idea.
She said: “Lorri definitely doesn’t want people to see anything. He said, ‘I don’t want everyone to see your noonie’.”
Meanwhile, Ferne has explained that she feels “really good with where [she’s] at” after taking a break from social media.
The TV star said: “I think for the first time in a very long time, I feel very comfortable in my own skin. And I actually like myself, you know what I mean? I just feel like I’m really content with life.
“Well, I think it’s about six months ago, I had like, a big break from social media for obvious reasons.
“It felt really weird getting back to social media, because I felt like I didn’t know myself I had this like, serious case of loss of identity.
“And now, it just, it does feel really refreshing and quite liberating to just be like, this is me! I feel really good with where I’m at.”

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