OHMYGOSSIP — Ellie Leach is “eternally grateful” to have played Faye Windass on ‘Coronation Street’ after she bowed out of the ITV soap.
The 22-year-old actress praised her “incredible” co-stars after she departed the role last night (24.05.23), after 12 years on the cobbles.
She wrote on Instagram: “Farewell Faye Windass
and just like that, 12 years at @coronationstreet has come to end!! At 9 years old I could have never imagined how much this show would change my life. I have worked with some of the most incredible people and have learnt so much over the years that i will continue to hold onto for the rest of my life. Everyone says we’re like a family at corrie and we really are. From the cast, to the crew, make-up, costume, everyone infront of the camera and behind the cameras are what makes this show so special and i’m eternally grateful to have played a tiny part in that.
I am so unbelievably overwhelmed with the amount of kind comments that everyone has had about Faye over the years and how many well wishes i’ve had since announcing that i’ll be leaving and i just can’t thank you all enough for the support that everyone has given me.
Thankyou @coronationstreet for giving me the opportunity to play Faye Windass, she will always have a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to see what the future holds beyond those corrie cobbles (sic)”
Faye’s Weatherfield departure saw her break the heart of her fiance Craig Tinker (Colson Smith), as she fled the cobbles to be with her daughter Miley (Frankie-Jae Simmonds) and Miley’s father Jackson Hodge (Joseph Evans).
After her final scenes aired, Ellie paid tribute to her “best friend” Colson, admitting he is one of the “most special people” in her life.
She wrote: “To my best friend,
Where to even begin, starting this job at 9 years old i didnt know what to expect, never in my wildest dreams did i think i would meet someone who would become one of the most special people in my life. You really are one in a million, i’ve never met anyone quite like you and im so blessed to call you my best mate, just dont go getting another fiancé too quickly okay!!!!!!
Thank you for everything Colson Smith, everything we’ve been through, everything we’ve done together, i wouldn’t be who i am today if it wasn’t for you. I love you and i always will.
Craye forever (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lisa Snowdon believes perimenopause should be taught in schools to girls and boys, because it came as a “complete surprise” to her.
The 51-year-old TV presenter has admitted she was “totally uneducated” when she started having perimenopausal symptoms, because she hadn’t been taught about it in school and her mum or nan hadn’t discussed it with her.
Speaking on Dr. Zoe Williams’ ‘The Doctor Will Hear You Now’ podcast, she said: “I mean, you don’t get taught that at school do you? You get taught about puberty, and periods, and pregnancy, and then perimenopause/menopause is just never mentioned.
“You’re just sort of left to your own devices, just to try and figure it all out.
“My mum never spoke about it. My nan never spoke about it. I didn’t have any information from any of my older family members.
“So it was a complete surprise for me. I was totally uneducated and it’s been, you know, the last 10 years that I’ve had to find out for myself. Not only experiencing it, but just trying to learn from doctors and professionals and from other women.
“Everybody needs to learn it in school, boys definitely need to know, you know, their mums, their aunts, their sisters.
“That’s the thing as well, yes, it affects us women directly, I think it’s 52 per cent of the population, but indirectly, we’ve all got men that we know are people that we work with. So everybody needs to know about, it affects us all.”
But Lisa has now encouraged other women who might be approaching perimenopause not to worry or to “struggle alone or in silence”.
She added: “Firstly, don’t be scared. Don’t be scared, because we’re so much more informed these days, we’re so much more educated to recognise what’s happening to us, that you won’t have to struggle alone or in silence or to feel like you’re losing your mind.
“I don’t want you to be like, ‘oh, it’s coming, it’s coming, it’s coming’, because then you’re wasting your life and you’re not living in the moment.
“So read up about it, speak to your friends, speak to your loved ones as and when you’re starting to feel differently. ‘Things are changing’, have those conversations, don’t bottle things up.
“Speak to your friends, because if you’ve got friends of similar age, or even younger or older, we all have a very unique perimenopause journey, and at different ages as well. It can happen younger, it can happen older.”
Lisa Snowdon appears on the latest episode of ‘The Doctor Will Hear You Now’, out now. ‘The Doctor Will Hear You Now’ is produced by Insanity Podcasts, part of Insanity Group.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amanda Holden has backed Dermot O’Leary to take over from Phillip Schofield on ‘This Morning’.
The ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge believes Dermot and Alison Hammond – who co-host the programme every Friday – do a “great job” on the ITV brunch-time show, which Phillip departed last weekend after 21 years.
While speaking on the ‘Heart Breakfast’ radio show, Amanda’s co-host Jamie Theakston asked her: “Do you think he’d be good to replace Schofe?”
Amanda replied: “Yes, I think him and Alison do a great job don’t they?”
It comes as Amanda claimed in June 2019 that Phillip had ignored her offer to meet for coffee, just days after she took a cheeky swipe at Phillip by naming him as one of the things she wouldn’t want to find in her house.
The comments fuelled rumours that there could be tensions between the pair who, on occasions, presented ‘This Morning’ together.
Amanda claimed that she had once extended an olive branch to Phillip, by suggesting they meet over coffee to iron out any differences, however, Amanda claimed he ignored her invitation and never replied to her text message.
Jamie asked her on the ‘Heart Breakfast’ show at the time: “You might have moved on but I just wanted to know, is there any more to the story?”
Amanda then replied: “I did offer to meet him for a coffee months ago, he didn’t reply to my text. What can I say?”
Jamie then said: “The olive branch had been extended.”
To which she replied: “Oh, yes.”
A week beforehand in June 2019, Amanda compared Phillip to a household pest, saying she wouldn’t want to discover spiders, flies or the TV presenter in her abode.
When asked on the breakfast show what she wouldn’t want to find inside her home, she said: “Spiders, flies and Phillip Schofield.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jimmy Carr’s gameshow ‘I Literally Just Told You’ is to return for a third series.
The 50-year-old comedian will be back to front the Channel 4 programme, which was created by former ‘Blue Peter’ presenter Richard Bacon, for another run.
Richard said: “I’m really excited it’s back and for even more episodes than ever before.
“We’re going to make it louder and weirder. How do I know that? I Literally Just etc etc”
Each episode sees contestants given the opportunity to compete for a cash prize of up to £25,000.
They are tasked with answering questions which have been written live as the show is filmed.
The questions can be about anything that happens during the show, including a celebrity cameo, an off-the-cuff joke, or even something a contestant has said about themselves.
Steven Handley who commissioned the series for Channel 4, believes the programme is one of the “most creative” quiz shows around.
He said: “‘I Literally Just Told You’ is one of the most creative quizzes on TV, so we are delighted Jimmy will return to throw more mind-bending memory questions at the audience for the show’s biggest run so far.”
Ben Wicks, Creative Director, Expectation – who produce the programme – said: “Hit show ‘I Literally Just Told You’ is back, as Jimmy Carr -the most forensic mind in comedy – demonstrates that peoples’ memories have been utterly shot to pieces.
“This is fantastic news, but having established that nobody can remember anything, I’m not sure why we are bothering with a press release.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ITV has announced new true crime series ‘The Playboy Bunny Murders’.
The new ITVX premium show will see Marcel Theroux investigating the disturbing unsolved murders of young women in 1970s as he discovers “a dark and violent side hidden beneath the wealth and glamour of exclusive corners of London’s nightlife at that time”.
The filmmaker and journalist has long been interested in the brutal deaths, and he returned to the killings of Playboy Bunny Eve Stratford, croupier Lynda Farrow and schoolgirl Lynne Weedon.
The series – which will be made up of two hour long episodes – looks to “unravel the mystery of the victims’ deaths, through unrivalled and exclusive access to friends, colleagues and relatives of the victims”.
They will provide “an intimate insight” into the women’s personalities, while archive material from the 1970s will paint a picture of Mayfair at the time.
Marcel said: “This is a story that has obsessed me for years. How could a serial killer kill multiple victims in 1970s London and remain unknown?
“What evidence was missed? What clues were the police of the time unable to make use of?
“As witnesses reach the ends of lives and memories fail, this might be the last chance to get justice for the three victims.”
During the programme, the journalist tries to track down police files while exmaining new breakthroughs and travelling the world to find key figures connected to the case.
The series – which has been commissioned for ITV by Jo Clinton Davis – Controller of Factual – has been produced by Soho Studios and Future Studios for ITVX.
Jo added: “These horrific, unsolved murders of three young women continue to raise so many disturbing questions that have remained unanswered for the best part of half a century.
“Marcel Theroux’s investigation promises to illuminate the dark side of 1970s Mayfair, which lay beneath its allure of decadence, glamour, status and wealth, provide an insight into the young victims whose lives were taken from them and bring us closer to the truth.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amy Childs broke down in tears as she told how one of her twins “nearly died” during childbirth.
The ‘Only Way is Essex’ star opens up about giving birth to her and fiancé Billy Delbosq’s newborn babies, Amelia and Billy, on her new ITVBe show, admitting it was an “awful” experience at one point.
Speaking on ‘Amy Childs: The Twin Life’, which airs on Tuesday night (23.05.23), she says: “It was awful, it was just tragic.
“And I just looked at Bill thinking, ‘What is going on? Is the baby alright?’
“Then the midwife was running me to theatre with her hand still inside me so that the cord doesn’t come out, cause the minute that comes out, the baby would’ve died.”
Last weekend, Amy – who got engaged to Billy last month – admitted viewers will “see it all” on her new show thanks to Billy’s filming.
She told The Sun newspaper: “I had an emergency C-Section – I had planned to go all natural.
“Bill films diary cams on the show so you’ll get to see it all on ‘Twin Life’.”
Amy already has daughter Polly, five, with her ex Bradley Wright and son Ritchie, four, with her businessman ex, who is also called Ritchie.
Speaking about the show, Amy said: “I am very excited to bring viewers in on this crazy journey with twins, as I become a mum to four under five!
“Bill and I eagerly anticipate sharing every moment, from the bustling nesting phase, birth via emergency C-section, to the raw reality of the days following the twins’ arrival, and finally a very exciting proposal!
“We are thrilled to have the cameras come along for the ride capturing all those special moments.”
‘Amy Childs: The Twin Life’ airs on May 23 and May 30 at 9pm and can also be viewed on ITVX.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy are among the stars who will voice Channel 4’s adaptation of ‘Mog’s Christmas’.
Miriam Margolyes, Adjoa Andoh, Maggie Steed, Zawe Ashton, and Charlie Higson will also lend their voices to the upcoming animated TV version of Judith Kerr’s much-loved classic children’s book.
‘Bridgerton’ star Adjoa will narrate the tale, which will bring Mog’s family and neighbours to life, and Judith’s daughter Tacy Kneale will provide the loveable feline’s purrs and miaows.
Gwawr Lloyd, Drama Commissioning Editor at Channel 4, said: “We are utterly delighted to be bringing Mog to screen with our partners.
“It is the perfect Christmas tale full of fun and adventure with a star-studded cast including Claire Foy as Mrs Thomas and Benedict Cumberbatch as Mr Thomas.
“Channel 4 has a long-standing relationship with Lupus Films and together with their creative flair we have brought so many classic stories to the screen that have been enjoyed by generations of viewers. Judith Kerr’s much-loved Mog will be a great addition to this collection and a really special festive treat for the audience.”
Benedict will voice the character of Mr Thomas, with Claire cast as Mrs Thomas, and Miriam and Maggie will play the Aunts.
What’s more, ‘Fresh Meat’ star Zawe will be one of Mog’s neighbours, Mrs Gaynor, and Charlie will portray the Jolly Uncle.
The book tells the story of Mr and Mrs Thomas and their children Debbie and Nicky – who will be portrayed by newcomers Amelie Law and Teddy Skelton – who are preparing to host the two Aunts and Jolly Uncle for Christmas.
But Mog is feeling ignored and doesn’t enjoy the big Christmas tree, scampering onto the roof when it arrives in the family home.
After an eventful night, she eventually falls down the chimney upon hearing breakfast mentioned, much to the family’s relief, and they all can enjoy Christmas together.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ITV has ordered a fifth series of ‘The Bay’.
Daragh Carville will pen another season of the drama series, which will see the latest case for Morecambe MIU focusing on the emotionally complex life of a divided family.
ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill said: “We’re delighted to be returning to Morecambe for another series of ‘The Bay’.
“The series is a huge success story for ITV and we’re grateful to Catherine Oldfield, Daragh Carville and the team at Tall Story Pictures for continuing to create compelling stories and characters.”
In the fourth series, Marsha Thomason, who portrays lead character Jenn Townsend, had settled into Morecambe CID alongside cast regulars Daniel Ryan, Erin Shanagher, Andrew Dowbiggin and Thomas Law.
Barry Sloane also returned as Chris Fischer, Jenn’s partner, and Georgia Scholes portrayed Chris’s daughter Erin, and David Carpenter and Emme Hayes were Conor and Maddie, Jenn’s children.
Jenn will be back in the fifth series, but she has to tread very carefully to keep a family onside as the father and mother of the victim are bitterly divorced.
Catherine Oldfield, Executive Producer, Tall Story Pictures, added: “Daragh and I couldn’t be happier to be heading back to Morecambe with Marsha and the team for another case.
“We love making the show and so we’re delighted to be producing another series for ITV and viewers at home and abroad.”
Filming will start later this year on the new series of the ITV drama, and further casting news is to be announced.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Danielle Harold says Lola Pearce’s brain tumour plot on ‘EastEnders’ has been “full on”.
The 30-year-old actress – who has played the 26-year-old hairdresser on and off since 2011 – admitted it is “sad” that her character is to meet her maker, especially leaving behind her 10-year-old daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown) and husband Jay (Jamie Borthwick).
But Danielle admitted she hasn’t had “much time” to consider the plot’s impact on her own future.
She told OK! magazine: “I was sad for Lola, and I’ve played her for such a long time. It’s crazy that it’s coming to an end now. But I’ve also been so busy because the storyline has been so full-on that I’ve not really had time to think about finishing or me going.
“I’m glad that I finally got to play so many bits of Lola’s life story that I’ve always wanted to do – we’ve rounded Lola up in a really lovely way this year. And it’s been such a privilege to do this storyline. I’ve been anxious about doing it properly and making sure I’ve done my best.”
Danielle admitted the hard-hitting BBC One soap storyline has been “very difficult” to portray.
She said: “The whole story has been hard with just how sad it is. Brain tumours are so awful, they affect so many. And watching people decline in that way… It’s been very difficult to play.”
The British Soap Award nominee revealed her relationship with her co-star Perry Fenwick – who plays Lola’s grandfather, market trader Billy Mitchell – is similar to their on-screen dynamic, because the 60-year-old actor feels “like her dad”.
Danielle said: “Perry’s literally like my dad, I’m like his adopted kid. I’m not sure if wanted me or not, but he’s stuck with me now.
“He was very emotional on my last day, it’s been tough. I’ll miss him, obviously, I’ll see him all the time, but I’ll miss getting to act with him every day.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Piers Morgan has claimed daytime TV is “infested by a pack of savages”, following Phillip Schofield’s ‘This Morning’ send-off.
The TalkTV presenter – who infamously fell out with ITV bosses when he refused to apologise for on-air comments made about Duchess Meghan during his time as ‘Good Morning Britain’ host, leading to him quitting the show and channel – says it is “ruthless” how TV talent is axed.
Speaking on Times Radio, Piers said: “Anyone who thinks daytime telly is full of smiley, nicey, happy clappy people; I think they are beginning to realise it is infested by a pack of savages.
“There is nothing more ruthless than the way talent, as we so laughably get called in TV, get treated when the plug gets pulled.”
It comes after ‘This Morning’ co-hosts Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond paid tribute to Phillip in a short segment lasting less than a minute on Monday (22.05.23), following his 21 years on the show.
Piers believes Phillip was “entitled to a better send-off”.
He said: “I do think, after 20-odd years on ‘This Morning’, winning awards every year, whatever has gone on behind the scenes, he was entitled to a better send-off.
“But then, I thought I was too at ‘Good Morning Britain’ for breaking all the ratings records and making the show the most talked-about show in the country – but that’s showbiz. And showbiz is a shallow pool of shark-infested waters.”
Piers recently ruled himself out of taking over from Phillip on the ‘This Morning’ sofa.
He wrote on Twitter: “Thanks to everyone suggesting I might replace Philip Schofield at This Morning in a Lazarus-like comeback to ITV.
“Unfortunately, there’s just one problem: I still don’t believe a single word Meghan Markle says!”

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