OHMYGOSSIP — Coleen Rooney was reportedly given the codename “Marple” before her appearance on ‘I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!’ was confirmed.
Wayne Rooney’s wife has headed into the jungle for the new series of the ITV reality series which reports suggesting she’s taking home a staggering £1.5 million fee for the appearance – and now it’s been revealed bosses were keen to keep her involvement secret so they gave a codename relating to her Wagatha Christie drama.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Bosses at ITV were desperate to keep Coleen’s signing a secret for as long as they possibly could.
“She’s the biggest and best for years and they broke the bank to get her, so they wanted to keep schtum on it until the last minute.
“They come up with a codename for all the contestants, and sometimes it’s something to do with that particular person.
“The choice for Coleen was apt and it would take someone with her detective skills to work it out.”
Marple is a nod to the character of Miss Marple – the fictional detective created by Agatha Christie. Coleen became linked to the crime writer back in 2019 when she was branded Wagatha Christie over her online sleuthing which led to her naming an Instagram account belonging to fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy as the source of leaks to the press.
The row led to a multimillion pound court battle after Rebekah unsuccessfully sued Coleen and was ordered to 90 per cent of her legal costs.
Speaking to journalists before she headed into camp, Coleen insisted she wants to put the whole saga behind her.
She said: “That’s a place that I’ve been, I’ve dealt with it. In my life now, I’m just moving forward and not looking back. That’s something I’ve done my whole life, dealt with things, moved forward at the time and got on. There are more important things to think about with the family and kids …
“I think I’d rather just be known as Coleen from Liverpool. Not from any other type of place. It’s just me, as I always have been. So hopefully people just think she’s that Scouser that she’s always been.”
The paper reports other campmates were also given codenames with Jane Moore – who writes a column for The Sun – being called “Moon”, former boxer Barry McGuigan was reportedly called “Cyclones” in a nod to his nickname The Clones Cyclone and McFly singer Danny Jones being named ‘Rocket’.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Wayne Rooney “can’t wait” to watch his wife Coleen Rooney on ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’.
The 39-year-old sports legend has taken to social media to voice his support for Coleen, 38, after she began her journey on the ITV show.
Wayne – who has Kai, 15, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, six, with the TV star – wrote on Instagram: “Good luck to our mum who’s in the jungle for @imacelebrity. We’re missing you already but can’t wait to watch (you do some trials [winking emoji] ) and for people to see what you’re all about. The best. We love you [heart emoji] @coleen_rooney (sic)”
Coleen recently revealed that she was looking forward to the “challenge” of appearing on ‘I’m a Celebrity’.
The TV star – who has been married to Wayne since 2008 – suggested that she’s committed herself to the ITV show at the perfect moment in her life.
Before entering the jungle, Coleen said: “Over the years, there have been different things going on in my life and also, my children have been really young.
“But they are at an age now where I can go away for this length of time. I also feel it’s time to have a challenge for me and do something different.”
Coleen is convinced that the challenge will ultimately prove to be “good” for her.
She said: “It has taken many, many years but I’m finally doing it. And I have always said if I was going to do one – then it would be this show. I think it will be good for me.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Peter Kay is extending his hit live tour.
The 51-year-old comedian surprised fans by announcing new dates for his ‘Peter Kay Live: Better Late Than Never’ show – which are running over the next two years – in an advert that aired during ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’ on Sunday (17.11.24).
In the ad, Peter is seen carrying a golden toilet to his mother’s bungalow – a reference to his 2002 tour ‘Mom Wants a Bungalow’ – that boasts a garage door-painted mural of the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, before he’s asked if he’s adding anymore tour dates.
Peter replied: “I have no choice – she wants it all now.”
Shortly afterwards, Peter released a statement confirming that he’s adding more tour dates.
The comedian said: “It’s been wonderful doing what I love most, stand-up comedy.
“Laughter is more important than ever in these challenging times and with the cost of living still at an all-time high, ticket prices for the new dates will start from £35.”
Peter has been on a record-breaking string of gigs since December 2022, and the ‘Car Share’ phenomenon has now added 21 new dates, which will start in February 2025 and end the following February.
His first dates include performances at Aberdeen P J Live (May 30 and 31, 2025), Brighton Centre (January 9, 2026), Bournemouth International Centre (January 10, 2026) and Isle of Man Villa Marina (February 20 and 21, 2026).
December 2022 marked Peter’s comedy comeback with his ‘Peter Kay: Better Late Than Never’ tour, which kicked off at Manchester’s AO Arena.
He also made history with his show by being the first artist ever to reside at London’s The O2 Arena for a month, where he performed 45 times.
Peter will be back at the North Greenwich venue next year with two extra dates – May 16 and June 20.
Tickets for the new dates will go on sale on November 23 at 10am.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lauren Laverne is set to return to work after her cancer diagnosis.
The 46-year-old presenter has been absent from the BBC for the last three months, but Lauren is now poised to resume hosting duties on ‘The One Show’ and ‘Desert Island Discs’, the long-running BBC Radio 4 show.
A BBC spokesperson said: “We’re delighted to welcome Lauren back to the studio this month for ‘The One Show’ and ‘Desert Island Discs’, with new episodes airing on Radio 4 from 1 December, and we look forward to welcoming Lauren back to BBC Radio 6 Music in the new year.”
In August, Lauren announced via social media that she’d been diagnosed with cancer.
Alongside a selfie from her hospital bed, Lauren wrote on Instagram: “Right then, some personal news… I recently had a cancer diagnosis. It was (thank God) caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test and I am expected to make a full recovery. I’m in hospital at the moment and wanted to take this moment to say thank you: Firstly to the medical teams who have got me this far with incredible skill and kindness. To my family and friends who have been absolutely extraordinary every step of the way – I am so very grateful and love you so much. And of course thank you to my colleagues – including those at @itg_ltd, @bbc6music, @bbctheoneshow and #DesertIslandDiscs for their support – and for giving me the time off that I need to get better. (sic)”
Lauren subsequently encouraged her followers to pay close attention to their own health.
She continued: “I also want to say that if you’re avoiding a test or putting off an appointment to get yourself checked out please, please do it today. Half of us will get cancer at some point, and if you do, finding out asap is everything. It’s usually my job to bring the good vibes on air but any you have to spare are very much welcome here. Sending loads of love to anyone in a similar boat, or who has made it back to shore. xxx (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Tommy Cannon keeps Bobby Ball’s ashes at the bottom of his stairs.
The ‘Cannon and Ball’ performer lost his comedy sidekick in 2020, aged 76, after he contracted COVID-19, and Tommy has now revealed the late ‘Not Going Out’ star’s remains are kept at the bottom of his stairs and he greets him every morning.
Tommy, 86, told the Daily Star newspaper: “Every time I come down the stairs, they’re there, and I say: ‘Morning, pal.’
“It’s so emotional. He was one of the funniest lads ever, and I was just so lucky.”
Tommy and Bobby had a comedy variety show called ‘The Cannon and Ball Show’ on ITV, and it ran for nine years.
The duo met for the first time while they were working at an Oldham factory in the 1960s, where Bobby made the first move to ignite the start of their decades-long friendship.
He recalled: “Going for a job as a welder, he was the first person to speak to me.
“He said: ‘Hiya, you alright, pal?’ and he walked away, and I thought: ‘That’s a funny little beggar …’ and the rest is history.
Tommy is touring the UK with his ‘Rock on Tommy’ show, in which he talks about working with his long-time friend.
Tommy claims he can still feel Bobby’s presence with him on the stage, which gives him the boost to go out and play to a crowd.
Tommy added: “That encourages me to go on, because I know he’s saying to me: ‘Come on, boy, you can do it – rock on.'”
Although COVID-19 forced Tommy to take two years off from work, the show is a “celebration of Bob’s life”.
Speaking about his plans for the show on ‘The God Cast’ podcast in 2022, Tommy explained: “I’m hoping to take a show out where I’m going to be interviewed by a guy, and tell the world about our story together. 60 years in the business.
“Our ups, our downs, the daft things that Bob did and I did. Then I’m going to ask the audience if they want to ask me any questions.
“I want it to be a tribute, but I also want it to be a celebration of Bob’s life. I’ll feel really good about that if we can get that together. I think we will.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Davina McCall is recovering in intensive care after undergoing brain surgery.
The TV host, 57, broke the news online on Friday (15.11.24) to fans she needed treatment after developing a “very rare” colloid cyst that affects only three in a million people.
Her hair stylist partner Michael Douglas, 50, has now shared an update on Instagram about her health, saying her operation had been “text book” and she is now in recovery.
He said: “Hey all, Davina is out of surgery and according to the surgeon it was textbook!
“She’s currently recovering in ICU as a precaution, as you can imagine she’s utterly exhausted.
“Thanks so much for all the love from everyone on here… it’s super powerful stuff, we are super grateful. Michael xx.”
Davina had announced in an online video she had received her cyst diagnosis after booking in for a health scan.
She said: “I was offered a health scan which I thought I was going to ace but it turned out I had benign brain tumour which is very rare, three in a million.
“I slightly put my head in the sand for a while, I saw a few neurosurgeons, had quite a lot of opinions and realised I needed to take it out.
“It’s quite big, it’s 14mm wide and it needs to come out because if it grows it would be bad.
“I’m having it removed.
“Say a prayer for me. I’m in good spirits.”
Davina added she had been feeling “up and down’ amid her health fright and said she would be in hospital for at least nine days before coming home.
A colloid cyst is a slow-growing tumour usually found near the middle of the brain and contains gelatinous material.
If it grows large enough it can obstruct movement of fluid in the brain and cause sudden death.
Most patients suffer headaches, with others having symptoms including vertigo, memory problems and double vision.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Former ‘Hollyoaks’ star Ali Bastian worried about losing her “identity” after hair loss amid her cancer battle.
The 42-year-old actress – who played Becca Dean in the Channel 4 soap from 2001 to 2007 – was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in June and admitted that losing her hair was a very difficult part of the process.
She told The Sun’s Fabulous magazine: “I trot around with a bald head all the time at home. But I’d had this fear that becoming bald from chemo was me ‘becoming’ a cancer patient, and that was all anyone would see. I thought it would be like losing my identity.
“It frightened me that something which had previously been invisible would now be very visible. The hair loss from chemo is like an outward expression of how raw you feel inside. But losing your hair is a small price to pay to be well.”
Ali’s doctors initially believed the lump on her breast was a blocked duct from breastfeeding her daughter Izzy, 22, and she admitted she is “so relieved” that it did not go untreated.
The actress – who also has Isla, four, with husband David O’Mahony – said: “I’m so relieved I found the lump when I did.
“Pregnancy and breastfeeding are sensitive times for women, and we’re not exempt from needing to check our breasts during this time.
“If there’s anything that doesn’t feel right, get it checked. I’ll do anything I can to raise awareness for women to check their breasts.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amanda Holden, Holly Willoughby, Rylan and Alan Carr are among Davina McCall’s celebrity pals paying tribute after her successful brain surgery.
The 57-year-old TV star underwent surgery to remove a “benign brain tumour”, known as a colloid cyst, which was discovered during a health scan earlier this year, and after her partner Michael Douglas confirmed the operation was a success, her friends took to social media to share their relief.
Michael posted on Instagram: “Hey all, Davina is out of surgery and according to the surgeon it was textbook! She’s currently recovering in ICU as a precaution, as you can imagine she’s utterly exhausted. Thanks so much for all the love from everyone on here… it’s super powerful stuff, we are super grateful. Michael xx.”
Amanda commented: “Such a relief, I’ve been thinking about her all day and all of you x.”
Holly said: “That’s so good to hear… thinking of you both,” while Claudia added: “Sending so much love.”
Rylan said: “Sending love mate, thinking of you both” and Alan Carr said: “So relieved.”
Davina previously revealed her diagnosis in a video posted to Instagram.
She said: “Hi, so I’m posting this it will be Friday (15.11.24) morning. I’m posting it because a few months ago I did a menopause talk for a company and they offered me a health scan in return, which I thought I was going to ace, but it turned out I had a benign brain tumour called a colloid cyst, which is very rare.
“Three in a million! So I slightly put my head in the sand for a while, and then I saw quite a few neurosurgeons, I got lots of opinions. I realised that I have to get it taken out. It’s big for the space – it fills the space. It’s 14mm wide. And it needs to come out because if it grows it would be bad.”
Her boyfriend Michael reassured fans of the former ‘Big Brother’ host that she is in “great shape” but would need some time to recover from the operation.
In the caption of the video, he penned: “Hey everyone. Michael here. @davinamccall will be ‘off grid’ for a bit while she recovers from this brain operation. She is in great shape and in very good hands.
“I’ll I do the odd update from her account here for anyone interested. I’m sure she’ll read all the comments when she’s able to so feel free to send love [heart emoji] . The support of people is amazingly powerful. Have a great day everyone. Michael xxx (sic).”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rebekah Vardy wants ITV bosses to set up an ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ showdown with Coleen Rooney.
After Coleen signed up for the show, her rival Rebekah – who took part in 2017 – begged show bosses to bring her into the jungle in order to face-off with her fellow WAG.
Rebekah told The Sun: “If people really want us to meet up before that, then ITV should get me in that jungle as a special guest. What are they scared of? Confrontation? But isn’t that what the show’s all about? It’s about viewing figures.
“Coleen’s legal team were very dismissive about my reality TV past. They mocked it. So for her to be doing the jungle now, it’s hypocrisy at its finest, isn’t it?
“I think there was always a plan for reinvention. She stayed out of the public eye for so long.”
Coleen, 38, was previously unsuccessfully sued by Rebekah, 42, in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel showdown.
It came after Coleen named Rebekah’s Instagram account as the source of leaked stories to the press about her and Rebekah was ordered to pay 90 per cent of Coleen’s legal costs.
The case, which was dubbed Wagatha Christie for Coleen’s social media sleuthing, a reference to the legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, made headlines around the world and Rebekah would love to face-off with Coleen in the jungle.
Insisting she will watch the show, she said: “We’ll be watching avidly. Everyone seems to think I have this massive problem with Coleen going into the jungle.
“But do you know what? If you want to fan the fire, the flames are going to get higher.
“I wasn’t going to carry on talking about this, I had no intention of talking about it, but she clearly can’t let it go.”

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