OHMYGOSSIP — Natalie Cassidy will lead her ‘EastEnders’ cast mates in a conversation about mental health.
Throughout the month of May, the BBC has committed to “bringing audiences a breadth of content” focused on giving viewers “help and support to build resilience and look after their wellbeing”.
As part of that, the soap has filmed new content to be shared on social media with Natalie talking to other cast members about some of the mental health storylines ‘EastEnders’ has tackled.
Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer, said: “The BBC has a long commitment to tackling mental health issues in our programming and with many people still living through challenging times, it’s important that we continue to raise awareness and provide help and support.”
Elsewhere, ‘Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction’ is coming to BBC One and iPlayer, while ‘Therapy: Tough Talking’ will air on BBC Three and iPlayer.
The latter fill see rapper, actor and writer Kema Key open up about his own struggles with mental health.
The synopsis reads: “A difficult and tragic childhood have contributed to his doctor’s prognosis that he could be suffering from depression in his adult life.
“Having been advised to try therapy, in this film, Kema bravely allows cameras inside his therapy sessions to follow his progress.”
There will also be dedicated films and discussion on the likes of ‘The One Show’ and ‘Countryfile’.
There will also be content across BBC Radio, BBC Sounds and more, with the programme supplementing the organisation’s online resource BBC Headroom, which was “launched in response to the mental health challenges faced by many during lockdown”.
The season is being backed by actor and presenter David Harewood, who previously fronted ‘Psychosis and Me’ and is set to appear on a short film on social media and the BBC Headman website.
He said: “Mental health problems are very common. When I was 23 I experienced a powerful and mind-bending psychotic episode which resulted in me being sectioned and hospitalised.
“It was a hugely traumatic experience, not just for me but also to friends and family who had to watch me go through it.
“With the help and support of those around me I made a full recovery, but that isn’t the same for everyone. Some people need lifelong support and understanding, and this is why I’m supporting the BBC’s Mental Health season.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kym Marsh has reportedly split from her third husband Scott Ratcliff.
The former ‘Coronation Street’ actress and former soldier Scott, 34, got married at a lavish ceremony in October 2021, but 19 months later they are said to have broken up following a trial separation, due to work apparently keeping them apart.
A source told The Sun: “They both really tried to make it work, but the cracks have been there for a while and they were only getting to see each other for one or two days a week at the very most.
“Kym’s been so busy, and last year (being on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’) meant even her weekends were stacked up along with weekdays rehearsing.
“More recently she’s been filming all over the place and rehearsing for a new theatre run.”
Adding about how Army Major Scott’s army work drove a wedge between him and Kym, the insider said: “Scott is based in barracks down south – he’s got a very busy career as well.
“Kym’s still a working mum, too, and lives up in Cheshire with her family. In the end it was the fact they lived so far away from each other that just made it impossible.”
The source said the pair “had a trial separation earlier this year” and were “hoping to get things back on track”, but added they have decided “it’s best to go their separate ways”.
They added: “It’s very sad for all involved, but they’ve decided it’s time to tell their family and friends and focus on the future – which means filing for divorce. They’re hoping to keep things as amicable as possible.
“Hopefully time will help to heal things.”
Kym’s first husband was former ‘EastEnders’ actor Jack Ryder, 41, who she married in 2002 but divorced seven years later.
In 2012 she married ‘Hollyoaks’ star Jamie Lomas, 48, but they divorced in 2014, and she met Scott in 2018.
Kym has children David, 28, and Emilie, 26, from an earlier relationship as well as daughter Polly, 12, with Jamie, with whom she also had son Archie in 2009, who died moments after he was born.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Peter Andre turned down the chance to star in ‘I’m A Celebrity … South Africa’ because he believes two jungle stints is enough for one lifetime.
The 44-year-old pop star first appeared on the ITV show back in 2004 and met his first wife Katie Price during filming before then returning to ‘IAC’ for a second turn in 2011 – and Peter says he just doesn’t have the desire to go back for a third try.
Speaking to Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden on their ‘Heart Breakfast’ radio show, Pete explained: “I loved it, but once you’ve done it … I went in twice so I have been in again when [current campmate] Fatima Whitbread was in it.”
Amanda then said: “[Former IAC star] Ashley [Roberts] said the same thing, she said she’d never go back,”and Pete responded by saying: “You experience things that are amazing, but I don’t think I could go back.”
When asked his thoughts on the ‘I’m A Celebrity … South Africa’ line-up, he said of the all-star show: “I haven’t seen it, but I think it’s a great line-up. They’ve got some good people on there.”
The show has been transferred from Australia to South Africa and features a crop of previous ‘IAC’ stars including Carol Vorderman, Helen Flanagan, Joe Swash and Amir Khan.
It was pre-recorded last year in a move away from the tradition live format meaning viewers have been unable to participate by voting for who takes on tasks or choose who they want to win.
The show is due to run for another week and the grand final will air on ITV on Friday May 12.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Joe Swash hasn’t “once” been asked to return to ‘EastEnders’ since he left the show 12 years ago.
The 41-year-old actor portrayed Mickey Miller in the BBC One soap from 2003 to 2008 and then for two episodes in September 2011, but now he would like to return to Albert Square, despite bosses not asking him back.
When asked by Carol Vorderman on tonight’s (05.05.23) ‘I’m A Celebrity… South Africa’ about whether he would want to head back to Walford, he said: “I wouldn’t mind it.
“You know exactly what you’re doing, when you’re doing it, how you’re doing it.
“But they’ve never asked me mate, not once.”
But Joe admits he had the “worst” exit ever, and he didn’t ever have to act out one of the famous “doof doof” ending scenes in his five years on the soap.
He added: “I had the worst outro ever! I didn’t even leave at the end of the episode.
“So usually you leave at the end of the episode and you get the ‘doof doof’.
“Mine, I went to Norwich to be a bell boy at a hotel and mid scene I just walked into the Vic and went, ‘Right, see you later’.
“They turned back to Phil, turned back to me and I’d gone.
“I was like ‘What, that’s it?’ I was there five years and not one doof doof!”
Joe later reiterated that none of the ‘EastEnders’ bosses have asked him to reprise his role as Mickey since he departed the show.
He says in the Bush Telegraph: “People think I can phone up ‘EastEnders’ and go, ‘I’m ready to come back now guys.’
“They have not phoned me. Let me make this clear … ‘EastEnders’ have never phoned me to get me back on the show.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Made In Chelsea’s Olivia Bentley has split from Tristan Phipps again.
The 27-year-old star took to social media to confirm she and Tristan – who were in a relationship from 2020 to 2021, before the couple called it quits and then reconciled – are now “no longer together”, but insisted their romance ended “very amicably” and she wishes him well.
Olivia wrote on her Instagram Stories: “Just to clear this up and put a stop to all the comments and messages.
“Tristan and I are no longer together.
“It ended very amicably and I do wish him all the best.”
In November, Olivia insisted marriage and children with Tristan were “on the cards”.
She told MailOnline at the time: “I’d love a ring on my finger. We do speak about it. I don’t know if I’m in a rush to have kids yet. I do want them, but probably not in the next year. But I mean, I’d love to get engaged.
“I think some guys get a bit nervous talking about that sort of thing but we’ve very much discussed our future. We’ll be together and marriage and kids will be on the cards.”
Speaking about their living arrangement at the time, Olivia said: “It’s actually been really good, shockingly. I mean … the day we moved in, there was nearly a break up!
“But no, it’s been really nice. I think he’s a hoarder. He had boxes and boxes of just rubbish and I was like, ‘I need to put my foot down about this.’
“He just needs things from his … like he’s trying to move all his tinfoil and his cling film. And I was like, ‘We don’t need that!’ Lots of strange things.
“But then he does hold onto very sweet things. Like if I’ve ever written him a little note. He’ll hold on to it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Joe Swash woke himself up with his own fart on ‘I’m A Celebrity… South Africa’.
The former ‘EastEnders’ actor admits in Friday night’s (05.05.23) episode that the rice and beans diet hasn’t been good for his wind, so much so one bottom burp eruption even woke him from his slumber.
Loudly farting on tonight’s ‘I’m A Celebrity… South Africa’, Joe says: “They make me very windy. I’m doing a lot of farting.
“I woke myself up with my own fart.”
Joe’s campmate Fatima Whitbread then jokingly walks over and farts near him, and makes a quip about her parp being particularly powerful because of her Olympics background.
Soap star Joe then says: “It came out with some velocity … it was definitely a more powerful fart than I’ve ever done myself.”
Former javelin thrower Fatima jokes her name could be “Fart-ima”.
Joe adds: “Because I love her so much, I quite appreciated it.”
But it will be no laughing matter for Joe later in the episode as he and his fellow former ‘EastEnders’ co-star Dean Gaffney, who are Pride leaders, are tasked with making a huge decision.
Joe and Dean need to each pick a pair from their Pride to go head-to-head in a trial – but the losing pair will leave the show.
Ant explains: “You’re each going to pick two members of your Pride to go head-to-head in a trial. You can’t pick yourselves.
“The winners will get a final picnic at the waterfall. It comes with celebratory bubbles.
“That’s the good news. The bad news, unlike the first two Trials, this time the losing pair will leave camp forever.”
Joe wails: “Oh, no!”
‘I’m A Celebrity… South Africa’ airs weeknights at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, and on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Paul O’Grady’s “last bit of filming” was for the ‘Eurovision Song Contest’.
The late ‘For The Love of Dogs’ star – who passed away “unexpectedly and peacefully” in March aged 67 following a sudden cardiac arrhythmia – “wasn’t a fan” of the ‘Eurovision Song Contest’, according to Malcolm Prince, a producer and pal of the late broadcaster, but his final TV gig was to celebrate the competition being hosted in Liverpool.
Malcolm tweeted: “There will be a brief clip of Paul in the opening titles of the Eurovision programme at 8.00 p.m. on Tues 9th May on BBC One…
“Paul wasn’t a fan of Eurovision as I am sure you all know, but it turned out to be the last bit of filming he did. (sic)”
The late comedian – who was born and raised in the Merseyside town of Birkenhead – was laid to rest last month after his husband Andre Portasio shared the news of his tragic passing.
He said: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening.
“We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.
“He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion.
“I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years.”
Liverpool is hosting this year’s ‘Eurovision’ because last year’s winners Ukraine were deemed unable to host the show due to the country still dealing with the Russian military invasion.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Emma Willis will sit in for Michael Ball on his BBC Radio 2 Show.
The former ‘Big Brother’ presenter has been named as a temporary host for the 60-year-old West End icon’s ‘The Michael Ball Show’ for his upcoming Sunday morning slot this weekend, on which she will interview comedian Ruby Wax and ex ‘T4’ host Steve Jones.
The 47-year-old TV presenter is quoted by The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column as saying: “Well, this is exciting, terrifying.
“I’m heading into Radio 2 to sit in for the very fabulous Michael Ball. Come join me for some great guests and cracking Sunday morning tunes.”
Emma previously ruled herself out of returning to host the rebooted ‘Big Brother’ series, which will air on a new home when it comes to ITV2 and ITVX later this year.
When asked in August if she would return to ‘Big Brother’, Emma told RadioTimes.com: “No. I think with every new era of ‘Big Brother’, I think there should be a new host.
“You know, I loved my time on the show, and I very much kind of said goodbye to it back then because we thought it was over. I don’t tend to go back. I like to move forward.”
Emma admitted the show should have a new presenter at the helm.
She added: “I think it’s right. It’s starting again, it’s got a new home – it should have a new host.”
AJ Odudu and Will Best were recently confirmed as the show’s new hosts.
She said: “I’m so excited to finally be able to say that, yes: I’m hosting ‘Big Brother’! I couldn’t be happier. Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honour – and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake.”
Will added: “I grew up with ‘Big Brother’ so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can’t wait to tell some housemates not to swear.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — King Charles was once “baffled” about who Jack P. Shepherd was during a visit to the ‘Coronation Street’ set.
The 35-year-old star – who plays David Platt in the ITV1 soap – has told how he met the now-king, who was Prince of Wales at time, when he was just 12 years old, but Charles assumed Jack was the son of a ‘Corrie’ worker.
Speaking on ‘This Morning’, as the brunch-time show aired a special episode from the ‘Corrie’ cobbles, Jack said: “I was 12. We met outside the Rovers Return, and I just remember he was so baffled as to what I was doing there.
“He was like, ‘Who are you?’ I was like, ‘I’m an actor, nice to meet you.’ And he was like, ‘But where are your parents?’
“I was like, ‘My mum is about,’ but he was like, ‘Yes, but what do they do here?’
“He thought I was a friend of the family or something.
“I remember my mum saying he will be the king one day, and he is.”
Jack also met Charles’ wife, Queen Consort Camilla, on the set a couple of years later and she described him as a “naughty boy”.
He said: “Camilla came a couple of a years after Charles. She said, ‘I know you, you’re the naughty boy.’ ”
‘Corrie’ legend Bill Roache – who has played Ken Barlow in the soap since the first-ever episode in 1960 – has recalled Camilla confirming to him that she watches the show.
He added: “I remember asking her if she ever watched the Street and she said, ‘At 7.30pm on a Monday and a Wednesday, the phone is off the hook.’ ”
‘Coronation Street’ was initially called ‘Florizel Street’, but it was later named after the 1902 Coronation of Charles’ great-great grandfather King Edward VII.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Emily Atack, Claire Foy, and Kevin Clifton are among the stars who will appear in a new series of ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ this summer.
The BBC One show – which follows nine celebrities on extremely personal journeys as they each delve into unknown family ancestry and unearth startling facts and truths about their heritage – returns from early June.
It will see Emily discover she and Wrexham Football Club, which is co-owned by Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, have a lot more in common than she might’ve guessed, when the star finds out on the show that her great-grandfather was an innovator of football in Wales.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Emily could not believe the link to Wrexham, particularly as the name is now so associated with Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who co-own the club.
“She is in no way sporty either, so to hear her family had this pedigree came as a big surprise.”
Another episode will see Claire and Lesley Manville dive head-first into their family histories, while Kevin and DJ Dev Griffin will go overseas on the trail of their ancestors.
Musical theatre master Andrew Lloyd Webber, adventurer Bear Grylls, comedian Chris Ramsey, and twin doctors and presenters Chris and Xand van Tulleken will also take part in the 20th series of the show.
Simon Young, BBC Head of History, says: “As one of Britain’s most beloved documentary series returns for series 20, the line-up of household names, and the array of astonishing family histories, grow from strength to strength.
“This series is often imitated but never bettered, and this latest edition demonstrates why.”
Colette Flight, Executive Producer for Wall to Wall, added: “‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ is back with nine much-loved celebrities investigating their ancestry.
“The series will see them uncover incredible, moving and dramatic stories as their individual family trees reflect and shine a light on all of our shared history.”

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