OHMYGOSSIP — Anne Reid has ruled out another series of ‘Last Tango in Halifax’.
The 87-year-old actress would be up for a festive special of the comedy-drama series, which is written by ‘Happy Valley’ scribe Sally Wainwright, but insists a sixth season is not on the cards.
Asked if there will be another series of the show – which also starred Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire, and Nicola Walker – she said on ‘Good Morning Britain’: “Well, it would be lovely.
“I know Derek’s up for it, and I talked to Sarah, I don’t know about Nicola.
“We wouldn’t do another series, I don’t think now. We might do a Christmas special.”
The show ran for five series between 2012 and 2020, and also aired two Christmas specials in 2016.
Despite her decades in TV starring in the likes of ‘Coronation Street’ – in which she portrayed Ken Barlow’s (William Roache) first wife Valerie on the cobbles from 1961 to 1971, until she was killed by an electric shock – and ‘dinnerladies’, Anne recently admitted she regularly forgets she is famous, and is “quite shocked” when people stare at her.
She said: “I don’t think about fame much. I completely forget even now that I’m known, so I’m always quite shocked if somebody stares at me. I think it’s because I’ve not got my hat on straight or something.”
When asked in 2021 if she would do a long-running TV job again, she said: “A soap? No, I wouldn’t.
“I couldn’t, no. It was different times in those days. It was a different programme, we were in black and white.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kenny Doughty has quit ‘Vera’ after eight years on the show.
The 47-year-old star is departing the role of DS Aiden Healy, and the actor has paid tribute to his co-star Brenda Blethyn – who portrays the titular Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope – as the “perfect leading star”, who has been a “rock” for him.
He wrote on Instagram: “After 8 years and 35 Vera films I’ve made the difficult decision of handing over DS Healy’s badge. I can confirm I am leaving Vera.
“I want to thank everyone who’s made this amazing time so joyous, ITV, Silverprint, all the brilliant cast and crew BUT of course my buddy and inspiration Brenda Blethyn. The perfect leading star who I owe so much to. I feel lucky to have you as a friend, you make me howl with laughter and have been a rock for me over the years. I can’t thank you enough. Precious times. (sic)”
The former ‘Stella’ actor also thanked the ‘Vera’ fans for their support over the past eight years.
He added: “And finally the Vera fans: without you and your support I would never have made so many films. You really are the best fans in the world. Thank you so much for your loyalty and love for the show. X (sic)”
Screenwriter Russell T Davies commented: “Oh mate. Congratulations. You’ve been wonderful Here’s to the future xx (sic)”
‘Coronation Street’ actor Jack James Ryan wrote: “Vera’s ENORMOUS loss is the industry’s MASSIVE gain. I genuinely can’t wait to see what you do next. Can’t thank you enough for making me feel so welcome during my brief time on the show. Onwards, and hopefully see you out there! Big love x (sic)”
Last year, Brenda insisted she didn’t have any plans to leave ‘Vera’.
She said at the time: “I haven’t got any plans to [leave].
“At the moment, all the time I’m fit and able, I’ll be visiting Vera.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Billie Shepherd was left in tears after her son started “smothering” her and her new baby.
The 32-year-old former ‘TOWIE’ star welcomed her youngest daughter Margot into the world in December, and she has revealed how her eldest Nelly, eight, and son Arthur, six, have adjusted to the new arrival.
She told OK! magazine: “I think what it was in those early days, you’ve got this tiny little newborn, they’re so fragile and there was so much illness around the time she was born, I felt so protective over her.
“Because I was a bit like, ‘Oh, careful!’ it made him go the opposite way. He was so full on with her.
“When I look back at it, at the time I was having all the emotions of a newborn and it was probably more me just being overprotective.
“It was his way of trying to show his love and affection, but sometimes it was a bit too much.
“He’d do things like breathe on her, knew one day I’d laugh about it, but at the time it would make me cry.”
Billie admitted her son “felt pushed out” when she welcomed a new child into the world.
She added: “I think he was feeling that bit of jealousy – he’s always been the baby and throughout my pregnancy he became very attached to me and that was the start of it. When I had Margot, he felt pushed out.”
However, Nelly has adjusted well to being a big sister.
Billie explained: “Nelly has been amazing. Right from the start she was really good.
“In the beginning, she was lovely and held Margot, but she wasn’t as fussed as Arthur and wanting to be hanging over me, she just let me get on.
“Now she picks her up out of the pram and walks around with her. But I can say to Nelly, ‘Darling, can you watch her for Mummy?’
“It’s really nice being able to do that. For the kids I think it’s only going to keep getting better.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dougray Scott has joined the cast of ‘Vigil’.
The 57-year-old actor and Romola Garai are to star alongside Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, and Gary Lewis in the second series of the BBC drama, which will see Amy Silva (Suranne) and Kirsten Longacre (Rose) take to the skies for a new investigation as the pair look into the world of the British air force.
Dougray said: “I’m delighted to be joining the cast of ‘Vigil’ series two – the first was so highly regarded and widely watched, and I’m really looking forward to collaborating with Tom Edge and Andy De Emmony.
“Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie are great talents and I’m excited to be working with them.”
Romola added: “It’s a huge privilege to be welcomed in as a part of ‘Vigil’ series two and to be playing such a layered, complex character.
“I can only hope to do justice to the shows continued fascinating, challenging and thrilling storytelling.”
Suranne has teased fans that the second series, which will see Silva and Longacre try to uncover the cause of multiple unexplained fatalities at a Scottish military facility, will be “quite a ride”.
She said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Vigil team again and continuing our story.
“We have brilliant new scripts and some amazing additions to the cast. Buckle up. It’s quite a ride.”
Rose added: “I’m delighted to team up with Suranne again and continue Amy and Kirsten’s adventures through a second series of ‘Vigil’.
“Tom Edge has created another gripping case for us to grapple with in a whole new setting.”
The six-part series will film in Scotland and Morocco from the spring.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Susanna Reid is celebrating 20 years of being on breakfast television.
The 52-year-old journalist started her television career by presenting ‘BBC Breakfast’ two decades ago and has interviewed several high-profile politicians on ITV1’s ‘Good Morning Britain’ since its inception in 2014 alongside the likes of Piers Morgan, Ed Balls, and Richard Madeley but after looking back on her career in a special film on Wednesday’s (22.03.23) edition of the programme, revealed that she was most “starstruck” when she interviewed Hollywood star Meryl Streep.
Asked by co-host Ed Balls about her most “fangirl” moment, she said: “Oh, I remember. It was sitting down in a hotel room with Meryl Streep, the biggest Hollywood superstar on the planet.
“I was there with Charlie Stayt because we were working on ‘BBC Breakfast’ and we looked at her and she looked at us. We were both so starstruck that she had to say ‘Has either of you got a question?’ just to kick off the interview!”
Susanna went on to pay tribute to her fellow co-hosts and became emotional upon seeing late co-host Bill Turnbull – who died last year at the age of 66 following a battle with prostate cancer – before recalling the momentous occasion when Donald Trump won the U.S election in 2016 and thanking the viewers at home.
She added: “As I look back on that 20 years on breakfast telly, I’d just like to say thanks to everybody else who has been involved in the journey along the way. I see all the individuals I’ve sat next to, you don’t do this alone in breakfast telly. It’s fantastic you have you here, Ed. Obviously, it’s very emotional to see Bill because we’ve lost him and that remains very painful. He taught me everything I know about presenting.
“Also, the wonderful characters that I have presented with. As I say, working alongside Ben [Shephard], Charlie, and then – Piers! Looking at that moment, in New York, when Trump won the US Presidential election back in 2016, who was the person who went against the tide and said ‘This guy is going to win!’?
“I think you can probably see the look on my face in that film when we announced that Trump had won. You can see it is written all over Piers’ face that he was right about that. So, thank you to everybody on this journey, and thank you the viewers because it is obviously down to you that any of us are here.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — John Boyega would love to make a cameo in an episode of ‘Doctor Who’.
The ‘Star Wars’ actor, 31, can’t wait to see Ncuti Gatwa, 30, play the first full-time Black Time Lord in the new series of the cult BBC sci-fi programme and admitted he’d even love the role himself.
He told Radio Times magazine: “It is opening up. You get inspired by things like Ncuti Gatwa playing the Doctor in Doctor Who – that is special to me.
“The glass ceiling can’t limit us. It’s exciting to see what comes out of this new stage of filmmaking and entertainment.”
Asked if he’d like a role on the show, he added: “I would love that! But get me in an episode where I’m one of the many Doctors in many timelines so I can just cameo it.
“Or I’d be the assistant, whatever. I’d show up – but just for one episode.”
The actor – who is best known for starring in the Netflix series ‘Sex Education’ – will replace Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor, and he’s “deeply honoured” to have been handed the opportunity.
Ncuti had said in a statement: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared.
“This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.”
Meanwhile, comedian Sooz Kempner is set to play an intergalactic assassin in a new multi-platform story to celebrate Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary.
The show will mark six decades since its first episode ‘An Unearthly Child’ aired on Thursday, November 23, and it was announced on Monday (20.03.23) a new story called ‘Doom’s Day’ will play out across platforms including Doctor Who’s digital channels, comics, audio and video games to toast the landmark.
Returning showrunner Russell T Davies, 59, said: “‘Doom’s Day’ is a huge new adventure for the whole Doctor Who universe – starring the brilliant and hilarious Sooz Kempner as an intergalactic assassin.
“Her adventures will span comics, audio, a novel, video games stories and more, expanding the world of Doctor Who into brand new territories. Beware the Doom’s Day, it’s coming for us all.”
Sooz added: “To be part of the Doctor Who universe, a British institution up there with cups of tea and James Bond, is surreal and amazing!
“I love everything about Doom and can’t believe I get to travel across time and space with her.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Stephen Mulhern has teased a more competitive ‘Deal or No Deal’ revival.
The ‘Catchphrase’ host thinks things are looking positive for a reboot of Noel Edmonds’ iconic game show, but he has warned viewers that his pilot won’t see quite the same unity between contestants.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “I think the way Noel did the show, it was very much like a group, everybody was supporting each other.
“But the reality is now I think things are a bit more… I think it will be as entertaining, but people want to win money now.”
The 45-year-old star is replacing Noel at the helm, and he is hopeful the show will get commissioned after filming the pilot.
He added: “The rumour is that ‘Deal or No Deal’ is coming back. We did a pilot for it.
“Do I think that it will get commissioned? I honestly think it will. Have we had the official green light? The answer is no.
“But I do think it will come back, and if it does I will be over the moon.”
The format sees a contestant choose one of 22 boxes, each containing a cash amount between 1p to £250,000, and then attempting to win as much as possible either by gambling on having a high amount in their chosen box, or making the game’s hidden operator, named “the Banker”, offer a considerable cash sum for their box regardless of what is inside.
Over its original 11 year run between 2005 and 2016, ‘Deal Or No Deal’, gave away a total of £40 million to winners.
And while there were talks about potentially getting Noel back involved, ITV instead decided to go in a different direction.
Back in October, a source told The Sun newspaper: “There have been discussions around Noel possibly returning but ITV decided they want to give the show a completely fresh look and feel.
“Stephen has been approached about being the new host of the show which is something he is over-the-moon about.
“He has really proven himself to ITV and after he got his own show ‘In For A Penny’, as well as ‘Catchphrase’, bosses think Stephen could be ideal for it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Aidan Turner have been cast in ‘Rivals’.
The upcoming Disney+ eight part drama – which is based on Jilly Cooper’s iconic novel of the same name from her ‘Rutshire Chronicles’ series – boasts an “all star” cast with filming already underway.
The story is set in 1986 and follows the cut throat world of independent television, including the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (Tennant).
The future of Corinium TV hangs in the balance amid their power struggle, with other people getting caught up in the drama.
‘Poldark’ star Aidan will intelligent TV presenter Declan O’Hara, whom Baddingham convinces to leave the BBC for Corinium, only for him to feel let down.
Once Upon A Time’s Victoria Smurfit will play his wife Maud O’Hara, with Sex Education’s Bella MacLean and ‘Pistol’ actress Catriona Chandler play their daughters Taggie and Caitlin respectively.
Former ‘EastEnders’ star Danny is stepping away from Albert Square as self-made millionaire Freddie Jones, while ‘Material’ star Lisa McGrillis has been cast as his wife Valerie.
The stellar ensemble also boasts the likes of Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, Oliver Chris, Claire Rushbrook, Emily Atack, Rufus Jones and Luke Pasqualino.
Executive producer and ‘Rivals’ author Jilly Cooper commented: ”I’m utterly enchanted to be able to announce our all-star line-up for Rivals.
“Featuring some of the best acting talent that the British Isles has to offer, I couldn’t have dreamed of a better ensemble cast. I cannot wait to be on set and see them bring the characters I love so much to life. 
“The minute we met with Alex we knew he’d perfectly embody my all-time hero, the iconic, racy, ruthless, and devastatingly handsome, Rupert Campbell-Black. Viewers are in for a treat!”
Production has commenced with filming taking place in the UK.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amir Khan’s wife had his ‘I’m A Celebrity’ scream as her ring tone.
The retired boxer is expected to be taking part in the upcoming ‘All Stars’ spin-off of the ITV reality show, and his wife Faryal Makhdoom admitted she loved seeing her husband’s reaction to bugs being poured on him when he first went to the jungle in 2017.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “His screaming was my ring tone for a bit. It made me feel good.”
And while Amir is said to have signed up for the upcoming series in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Faryal has ruled out ever joining the reality show herself.
She laughed: “Even if I got paid £2 million I wouldn’t. But I loved seeing him do it.”
Back in September, The Sun newspaper reported that Amir would be taking part alongside Phil Tufnell, Paul Burrell, Jordan Banjo, Andrew Whyment, Dean Gaffney, Shaun Ryder, Gillian McKeith, Carol Vorderman, Georgia Toffolo, Helen Flanagan, Janice Dickinson, Myleene Klass, Joe Swash and Fatima Whitbread.
The boxer previously opened up on the idea of returning to ‘I’m A Celebrity’ and admitted it would “be brilliant”.
He told the Daily Mirror: “I’ve been asked to go there. Look, I think it’ll be brilliant. I think people get to see another side of me and it would be nice to do something like that.
“Now that I’ve got time I can do it. Before I couldn’t do it. The only reason I did it last time was because I had the hand injury.
“I said I’m out of boxing anyway because I can’t train with my hand so I’ll go in the jungle. Otherwise I would probably not have done that.”
He described his 2017 jungle experience as one of the “best things” he ever did, “being away from everyone, being focused, focusing on you and what you want to do in life”.
#He added: “I didn’t have other voices telling me what to do. I was thinking for myself. I loved it, honestly. The team I had around me was amazing.
“Dennis Wise and Rebekah Vardy and Jamie Lomas. They were all amazing. Everyone was great and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had – apart from seeing spiders and snakes and s***.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Thomas King is set to return to ‘Emmerdale’ after 10 years.
The primetime ITV soap is preparing for one of its most explosive storylines yet which will see villain Thomas King – the son of killer Carl King -make a shocking comeback a decade after leaving the show.
As reported by The Sun newspaper, Thomas- who was last played by Mark Flanagan – will be heading back to Emmerdale to reunite with his uncle Jimmy.
Last time, Thomas was seen terrorising the locals following his dad’s death and causing havoc for Belle and Chas Dingle after he stalked Chas for her part in his father’s death.
A source said: “Tom’s return is going to be explosive. He shocks his uncle Jimmy when he returns to the village and it’s not clear why he’s back.
“Fans will be glued to their screens watching Tom’s comeback unfold — and his presence could cause chaos.
“They will all be asking if he’s as evil as his dad Carl and wondering why he’s returned.”
Newcomer James Chase has been cast to play the returning character that’s promised to being with him a new wave of drama.
Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson told the outlet: “We are working on summer storylines and I always like to have a summer spectacular
“So if I say that, I have to come up with something now.”
Asked about the potential of returning villagers, she said: “Ooh, I can’t tell you. We’re working on June storylines at the minute and I thought about a return,  ‘Viewers would love that’.”
Jane also teased a new love interest for Belle which could see her back in the arms of evil Tom after seducing Belle and convincing her to runaway with him before he fled.
She said: “We’ve got a bit of summer lovin’ for Belle. You’ll need to see but yes, that is going to happen. Belle is finally going to fall in love.
“Don’t say ‘aw’ too soon, you never know what might happen. But it could be the most perfect relationship ever.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Soccer AM’ has been cancelled after almost 30 years on the air.
The iconic long running football show has been a fixture on Sky Sports for nearly three decades, but now there are just 10 episodes left with the end of the current season marking its curtain call.
A Sky spokesperson told The Sun newspaper: “‘Soccer AM’ has played an important role in our coverage of football for the past three decades, and we continually adapt to the evolving needs of our customers.
“We now go into a period of consultation to discuss the proposed changes with our people. We are unable to provide more detail while these consultations are underway.”
It’s said staff were told on Tuesday (21.03.23) that the show would be ending, and they will be made redundant in May.
An insider said: “It was a complete bombshell. Morale is at an all-time low, they are raging.
“It’s going to be an interesting watch over the next few weeks.”
The popular programme – which balances the week’s football news, goals and more with sketches, celebrity guests and challenges – first aired on Sky Sports back in 1995.
It was previously hosted by Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain, while its current presenters are John Fendley and Jimmy Bullard.
Retired footballer Bullard delighted viewers with the ‘Soccer AM Pro AM’ feature, which saw celebrities and professionals compete in an arena with a series of shooting drills in a bid to win cash prizes for fans.
Meanwhile, ‘Saturday Social’ – which has previously aired before ‘Soccer AM’ at 9.30am – will move into its 10.30am Saturday slot, with the hope it will bring in younger viewers with its focus on the social media side of the beautiful game.

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