OHMYGOSSIP — The full line up of this year’s winter edition ‘Love Island’ has been announced.
The hit reality show will return to ITV2 on Monday (16.01.23) for its ninth series with 25-year-old makeup artist Lana Jenkins, ring girl Olivia Hawkins, 27, biomedical student Tanya Manhenga,22, hair stylist Tanyel Revan, 26, as well as 20-year-old payroll administrator Anna-May Robey all heading to the South African villa to find love.
Anna-May – who hails from Swansea – said: “I want a boyfriend; I want to find someone who makes me laugh. I’ve been single for quite a while, my mother is bugging me, she’s like, ‘You need to find a boyfriend.’ I’m just excited to try something new and I think going on Love Island is a good way to meet someone. I went on a date once and I never saw him again. We went for food and shared a bottle of wine. As I was speaking to him, he fell asleep! I had to clink his wine glass to wake him up!”
The girls will be joined by airport security officer Shaq Muhammad, 24, who is hoping to meet the “love of his life” in the villa, along with financial advisor Ron Hall,25, who promises to bring “fun and charisma” to the show as well as TV salesman Haris Namani, 21, who has “never taken a girl home” before, single but “caring” science teacher Kai Fagan, 24, and farmer Will Young, 23, who has struggled to find love because of his profession.
Will – who is from Buckinghamshire – said: “Having grown up on a farm, it’s been quite difficult juggling relationships and work. Love Island will give me time away from the farm to solely go out and find love. I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife. Every night I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes. A girl I was seeing told me to meditate, I tried it and loved it. I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating! It’s a nice way to self-reflect, taking a minute on my day/ week. It’s really nice and sets me up for a nice sleep!”
The upcoming series of ‘Love Island’ will be the first to be hosted by former ‘Celebrity Juice’ star Maya Jama, 28, following the departure of Laura Whitmore.
‘Love Island’ starts at 9pm Monday 16 January on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Maya Jama didn’t tell her mum she was the new ‘Love Island’ presenter for fear of the secret coming out.
The 28-year-old star will host the ninth series of the ITV2 dating show, after taking over from Laura Whitmore in the role, but she decided against telling close family about her new position because she didn’t want it to be revealed prematurely.
Asked if it was hard keeping it a secret, she said: “Really hard, especially when there’s loads of rumours flying around.
“I’m not a good liar. Even my mum I didn’t tell because she’d get too excited and tell people. So I had to not even tell my close family.”
Maya was in New York when she found out the news and admits she “swore loads”.
The star has since celebrated her new job on several occasions, and plans to do so even more celebrating when the upcoming South Africa series is complete.
She said: “I celebrated with different people each time. I celebrated with who I was around when I found out, then I celebrated when I got back to London.
“I feel like I’ll celebrate more after it’s done, then we can be like, ‘Yay we did it!’ rather than getting too excited before it’s happened.”
Maya was confirmed as the new ‘Love Island’ presenter in October.
The show’s official Instagram account shared a video of someone scrolling through headlines linking her to the role, only to reveal Maya herself with a signature ‘Love Island’ water bottle and suitcase.
The team wrote: “Okay, the rumours are true. Say hey to your brand-new #LoveIsland host @mayajama!”
She replied to the announcement: “SO BLOODY EXCITED! GET ME ON THAT ISLAND (sic)”
‘Love Island’ returns on Monday (16.01.23) on ITV2 and ITVX.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Rock Till We Drop’ won’t be returning to the BBC.
The talent show – which was fronted by Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp and Lady Leshurr – aired on BBC Two last year, but it’s said bosses have decided against bringing it back for a second series.
A spokeswoman for the show told The Sun newspaper’s TVBiz column: “There are no current plans for ‘Rock Till We Drop’ to return.”
It’s said the BBC has insisted the four-part show was only ever intended to be a one-off series.
Meanwhile, a source said: “This was a talent show with a difference, because it gave people who had a gift a second chance to let it shine.
“Whether it was down to illness, family, tragedy or just bad luck, many of those taking part hadn’t had their dreams of becoming a performer realised.
“The only criteria they had to meet was that they were at least 64 years old – and in many cases they had applicants on the show who were far older.”
The show saw Martin and Leshurr bring together and mentor two groups, guiding them on their sound and image before the bands made their stage debut.
Before the show aired, Martin said: “I’ve been involved in music and bands since I was 16 years old, from a school punk band called The Defects, playing to just a few friends in small pubs and clubs, to Spandau Ballet enjoying every second of the sheer overwhelming thrill of walking out onto a festival stage in front of 50,000 fans!
“I can’t wait to share that experience with the lucky few who make it into my band… who for whatever reason, their rock dreams didn’t quite happen. I’m so excited to give them a chance of a lifetime to make those dreams come true!”
Leshurr added: “I’m super excited to be involved in ‘Rock Of Ages’ and cannot wait to get out there to start my search for the best musical talent the UK has to offer.
“Our band members will prove that age is no barrier and that no matter how old you are you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
“There’s so much incredible talent around and I can’t wait to go on this exciting journey with them.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ozzy Osbourne is nervous about a return to reality TV.
The 74-year-old Black Sabbath frontman and his family have signed a deal with the BBC for a series documenting their “new life back in the UK” but Ozzy is worried about it after their MTV series sent the family “crazy”.
The Osbournes’ reality show, the first of its kind, aired from 2002 to 2005 on MTV and featured the domestic life of Ozzy , his wife Sharon Osbourne, 70, and their kids Kelly, 38, and Jack Osbourne, 37, while their daughter Aimee Osbourne, 39, didn’t wish to take part and Ozzy admitted he is wary about a new show.
Speaking on his SiriusXM channel, Ozzy said: “I don’t know how the Kardashians have done it for so long. It sent us crazy at the end.
“I am not sorry I did it, but after three or four years I said, ‘Do you know what, we’re going to lose somebody because it is getting too crazy’.
“There is rock and roll fame, which is pretty intense, but that Osbourne level was just unbelievable. The kids paid for it. They all ended up doing drugs. Jack got clean and sober on that show, Kelly messed up on that show, I was messed up and Sharon got cancer.”
However, Ozzy insisted he will go along with the new show because Sharon insisted.
He said: “My wife sort of dropped something on me that the BBC are doing The Osbournes returning to England. I said, ‘We are not having all that again’. But she said it is only for a bit.
“It gave Sharon a new career. She has become the television person in our family.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lauren Goodger is in talks to return to ‘The Only Way Is Essex’.
Although the 36-year-old star made her last appearance on the ITV reality show in 2016, show bosses are keen for her to return as they believe she would be a huge hit with fans.
A source told The Sun: “‘TOWIE’ are always in talks with former cast mates with a view to bringing them back and Lauren is top of their wish list.
“She’s had chats with producers and while she hasn’t signed on the dotted line yet, the door is definitely wide open for her to come back.
“Lauren would be the big star of the show if she was to return, and Amy Childs’ comeback proved a huge hit with viewers, so watch this space.
“While the cast always has fresh members to bring new drama every series, the originals always bring a lot of buzz and bosses know a returning star it’s a sure fire way to bring back any lapsed viewers and spice things up.”
Lauren’s representative said: “There are lots of exciting things on the horizon for Lauren in 2023, including some big TV projects.”
Lauren joined the show as an original cast member in 2010 and left in 2012. She later returned for one season in 2016.
Since leaving the show, Lauren welcomed daughter Larose, 19 months, with former partner Charles Drury.
Sadly the couple tragically lost daughter Lorena in July 2022 after her baby was born with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck.
Charles was then arrested, and subsequently bailed, over an alleged assault on Lauren following the little one’s funeral and Lauren was further devastated to discover her ex-boyfriend Jake McLean – who she dated from 2012 to 2016 – died in July following a car crash.
An insider said: “She has been working hard on her mental and physical health after a very tough year and looking forward to a brighter 2023.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Millie Court has revealed she is in therapy.
The ‘Love Island’ winner – who split from co-star Liam Reardon last year – revealed that she has previously bottled up her feelings but she has learned to be more open since starting counselling sessions.
She said on Instagram: “I had my first session before Christmas and just that one hour opened up so much to me.
“Cliche as it might sounds but I’m solely focusing on my career as we’ve entered a new year and I can’t wait to treat my body and mind the way it deserves.
“Loving myself comes first.”
She later added details of how she found her therapist via the Counselling Directory website.
She wrote: “A lot of you asking in my dms about therapy… not knowing where to start or how to look etc.
“I used the website below, you put in your postcode and whether you want it in person or over the phone.
“It then shows you a list of counsellors in your area and a little bit about them/what they charge/what they specialise in.
“Don’t be afraid to take that step in speaking to someone, whether it’s big or small.
“You can then arrange a quick 15 minute phone call with your favourites on the list and see who you get the best vibe with/feel the most comfortable (or as comfortable as you possibly can).
“I’m not the type to open up and speak about how I’m feeling and I don’t like to burden people with my problems either (friends or family) so of course I didn’t feel that comfortable talking to her at first but just after one session I honestly felt so much better so I’m really looking forward to the next.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s Kai Widdrington wants to be with Nadiya Bychkova “for life”.
The 37-year-old professional dancer revealed he is smitten with his co-star and hinted at an engagement.
He told The Sun newspaper: “What can I say . . . we are very happy together and we don’t want this to end. Of course we want to be together for life, so we will see where it goes.”
Kai and Nadiya, 33, also opened up about how they first started dating in secret, when Kai finally asked the blonde beauty out for dinner after weeks of texting and phone calls.
He said: “I think I speak for most of the men in Britain when I say that they would find Nadiya absolutely drop-dead gorgeous — and I still have to pinch myself sometimes.
“We liked each other, and we were texting and having phone calls and so on, and yeah, it blossomed from there.
“Then one day I was like ‘do you want to go out for dinner?’, and it went from there.
“We knew that it would come out and that it would be a big thing, so we kept it private for as long as we could, which was both annoying and exciting at the same time.
“It was one of those things. We would go somewhere and only we knew we were there.
“Sometimes we would go out in disguise, or baseball caps pulled down low, etc, and we knew this period of time was only going to last a little bit.”
And, Kai has hinted that an engagement is on the cards.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jessamy Stoddart has given birth to a baby girl.
The 29-year-old actress – who plays Liberty Savage in ‘Hollyoaks’ – has taken to Instagram to announce that she and her husband Ryan O’Gorman have welcomed a baby girl called Joni.
Jessamy wrote on the photo-sharing platform: “Our little girl Joni Drew O’Gorman 04/01/2023 8lb4.
“After every storm comes a rainbow and this rainbow came on the anniversary of of us first finding out we were pregnant.
“We are besotted. @lwhhomebirthteam and @liverpoolwomens I owe you the world xxx. (sic)”
The actress has already been inundated with congratulatory messages from some of her showbiz pals.
Anna Passey – who plays Sienna Blake, her on-screen sister – wrote: “Oh Jess! What a little angel. Good work superhero! Can’t wait to meet her! Congratulations to you and Ry xx. (sic)”
Stephanie Waring also offered her congratulations to Jessamy and Ryan.
The 44-year-old star – who plays Cindy Cunningham in ‘Hollyoaks’ – said: “Congratulations to you both what a perfect beautiful gift! Welcome to the world Joni (sic)”
Meanwhile, Jessamy previously took to social media to discuss her pregnancy journey, admitting that it had been far from straightforward for the loved-up couple.
The actress also revealed her baby was due to arrive in December.
Alongside some photos of her growing baby bump, Jessamy said on Instagram: “Baby O’G, you are so loved already.
“Our little rainbow, due December 2022. Getting to this point has been a journey for us – the road to parenthood often is, so to anyone reading this heavy hearted on their own baby journey, I see you and I feel you. (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Russell T. Davies has reassured fans ‘Doctor Who’ is still “the same show”.
The 59-year-old producer has moved to reassure viewers that nothing is changing with the sci-fi drama despite the fact it is now a co-production with Disney Plus, who will have the international distribution rights for the show while it remains exclusive to the BBC in the UK.
He wrote in the latest issue of Doctor Who magazine: “I know people are, naturally, worried about American producers having notes on things. Well, don’t be. They’re giving excellent notes.
“And I’m here to tell you, you haven’t watched a drama on British television in 20 years that hasn’t had American notes on it. Everything is a co-production… it’s really, completely normal.”
Russell teased season 14 of the show could even see obscure villain Mavic Chen – the President of the Solar System who was played by the late Kevin Stoney – make a reappearance.
He added: “And if you want any more reassurance, let me just tell you that we’re about to transmit the words ‘Mavic Chen’ on television for the first time since 1966. It is absolutely the same show.”
Russell recently dismissed reports the new partnership with Disney Plus had seen the show’s budget escalate to a staggering £10 million per episode.
He said: “That has been exaggerated. If that was the budget, I’d be speaking to you from my base on the Moon.
“That is not the budget, and I worry that misinformation like that creates false expectation. Nonetheless, we have a lovely, handsome budget, and we’re very happy with how we’re proceeding with it.”
Executive producer Jane Tranter added: “It’s a really good budget for us. But we are not ‘Game of Thrones’. Or ‘The Rings of Power’.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jeremy Clarkson has closed the restaurant on his farm.
The ‘Grand Tour’ presenter had faced a backlash from locals in Oxfordshire about the eatery, which he opened in a barn in a field on his Diddly Squat farm last July, and despite his initial defiance, which saw him find a “delightful little loophole” to keep the enterprise after it was closed by council officials for breaching planning laws, he’s now admitted defeat.
Jeremy wrote to West Oxfordshire District Council, who had ruled the restaurant was not in keeping with the rural area, and said: “I no longer wish to open a restaurant.”
The 62-year-old star admitted he had been “thwarted by the enforcement notice” and revealed he has sold most of the cows whose meat he had planned to use in the restaurant.
Local residents in Chipping Norton have welcomed the move.
Michael Benson, of Chadlington, told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “It is a win for the community. I would like the whole thing shut down. We are just a small village and Diddly Squat Farm is in the wrong place.
“We don’t need a theme park in an area of natural beauty. The new year was ridiculous. You’d spend about 20 minutes trying to get into town.”
Neighbour Lucy Walker added: “We have been plagued with traffic since he arrived. He caused massive upset with these restaurant plans. It’s just the arrogance of what he thinks he can get away with.”
But Parish councilor Ann Gate was supportive of the ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ star and wrote to the district council on behalf of “quietly supportive local residents”, arguing Jeremy had “used his celebrity status to highlight the difficulties of the farming community”.

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