OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Games’ and ‘Walk the Line’ have been axed.
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at ITV, has confirmed the two entertainment shows will not be returning
Speaking as part of a panel at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Wednesday (24.08.22), she said: “They aren’t coming back, no.”
‘The Games’ – which was presented by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff – aired in May and featured the likes of former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Kevin Clifton, ex-‘Coronation Street’ actor Ryan Thomas, and model Christine McGuinness take part in Olympics-style events.
Former ‘Love Island’ star Wes Nelson and singer-songwriter Chelcee Grimes won the first and only series.
Wes scored the highest overall points with a total of 45 across a week of events and was named overall winner, while Chelcee took gold as the top women’s celebrity athlete after competing in track and field events, as well as swimming, diving, climbing and slalom canoeing.
Ryan and Phoenix Gulzer-Brown took silver, while Josh Herdman and Rebecca Sarker won bronze.
Wes said at the time: “I’m absolutely buzzing. For me it’s been more than just winning. This has been so good for my mental health, just being in and around sport again. I didn’t realise how much I missed it but this was the wake-up call I needed and 100 per cent, I’m going to keep it up.
“But for me, truly, the biggest journey and the biggest transformation has been Colson [‘Coronation Street’ star Colson Smith, who could not swim before the competition] he deserves this trophy. He has been an absolute credit to this whole competition and has been an inspiration to all of us. All the guys have been absolutely incredible, we’ve made friends for life.”
‘Walk the Line’ – which was co-produced by Simon Cowell’s company Syco – aired in 2021, hosted by Maya Jama.
The show saw music acts compete for a grand final prize of £500,000, but the winner of each night’s episode had to decide whether to return the next evening for fight for their chance to win the big jackpot at the end of the week.
It featured a judging panel of Gary Barlow, Craig David, Dawn French and Alesha Dixon.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ITV’s boss has defended ‘Love Island’ after the show was hit with 1,500 complaints to industry regulator Ofcom.
The network’s director of television Kevin Lygo, 64, hit back after viewers objected to scenes of alleged “bullying” on the latest series of the ITV2 dating show by saying there was a “risk” involved with appearing on television.
He added the only way to guarantee risk-free programming would be to ban members of the public from taking part in shows.
It comes after this year’s ‘Love Island’ contestants Luca Bish and Dami Hope were accused of ganging up on castmate Tasha Ghouri.
According to The Sun, Mr Lygo said in a talk at the Edinburgh TV Festival: “We are moving into a different era here and we have to be very mindful that there is a certain risk to going on television.
“It may not be exactly what you think it’s going to be as a member of the public, but I don’t think we should stop, because the logical conclusion is, ‘You don’t allow members of the public on telly’. That’s the only way.
“When you see the attitudes of young people and what they say, you could say some of the things that go on in these shows shouldn’t be shown.”
Mr Lygo insisted “duty of care” to TV contestants was one of the top priorities for producers, stressing ‘Love Island’ contestants have access to counsellors during their time in the villa and when they leave.
Tasha, 24, admitted she and boyfriend Andrew Le Page were ready to quit ‘Love Island’ after being “targeted” during the show.
The dancer said she felt “backed into a corner” after having cream pies pushed into her face during a challenge, adding: “It was a lot… it’s such an intense environment and hard to escape. You’re stuck in there together. I was ready to walk out.
“A lot had happened in the space of three days and a lot of it was targeted at me. I was upset. I did kind of walk out. I said (to producers), ‘I’ve had enough’ and Andrew said, ‘I’m gonna go with you.’”
Ofcom received 1,509 complaints on July 19 about the show, the majority of – were about alleged misogynistic behaviour from the male ‘Love Island’ contestants towards their female castmates.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jilly Cooper’s bestselling book ‘Rivals’ is to be adapted into a TV series by Disney+.
The streaming giant has revealed a new eight-part series is in the works, and it will be executive produced by Jilly, former ‘EastEnders’ boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins and ex-‘Ackley Bridge’ producer Alexander Lamb.
Jilly – who released the book in 1988 – said: “I am so, so excited.
“Throughout my childhood, my favourite word was ‘Disney’, and by a miraculous coincidence, greater-than-ever Disney are joining forces with an utterly brilliant drama company, Happy Prince, to turn my novel into a TV series.
“I know they will bring the boardroom battles and love triangles of my characters to life – particularly those of my devastatingly handsome hero.
“I cannot wait to see who will be stepping into his shoes … let the hunt for our Rupert Campbell-Black commence!”
Dominic, executive producer at Happy Prince, added: “I have been wooing Jilly Cooper since I first started working in television.
“Jilly’s iconic novels’ razor-sharp observations on class, sex, love and what it means to be British resonate even more today than when Jilly wrote them in the 1980s.
“I’m so excited to bring Rivals to the screen, entertain fans of the beloved Cooperverse and introduce a whole new generation to the sweeping love stories, social satire and biting wit of Rutshire.”
‘Rivals’ will be set in 1986 in the fictional upper-class county of Rutshire where a long-standing rivalry between two powerful men, notorious womaniser Rupert Campbell-Black, and his neighbour Tony Baddingham, controller of the independent TV franchise Corinium Television, is set to boil over.
The series is expected to bring a 2020s lens to the 1980s.
Lee Mason, Director of Scripted Content, EMEA, Disney+ added: “The combination of Jilly Cooper and Disney+ is delightfully unexpected.
“We were thrilled when Dominic brought us these iconic books, and we leapt at the chance to bring them to life.
“We can’t wait to welcome Rupert Campbell-Black and the residents of Rutshire to the platform.”
Elliot Hegarty will be lead director of the series.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Maeva D’Ascanio and James Taylor are expecting a baby boy.
The ‘Made in Chelsea: Mallorca’ star’s fiance organised for a gender reveal cake to be made, and the pair’s happy news was played out on Wednesday night’s (24.08.22) episode of the E4 show.
Maeva began cutting into the cake, and James admitted he could spy some blue-coloured sponge, meaning the pair are expecting a boy.
He said: “I can see blue. It’s a boy!”
Maeva then said: “I knew it! Oh my god, It’s a boy.”
James added: “I actually can’t believe we’re having a little boy. I love you so much.”
Maeva also took to Instagram to share the clip.
She wrote: “It’s. A………..BOY! (sic)”
The reality star announced in May that she is expecting her first child with James.
She wrote on Instagram: “I’m so excited to finally share all of the details about James’ surprise proposal, including a look at my gorgeous ring.
“P.S: We’ve also been hiding another secret… [baby bump emoji]”
Maeva also said at the time: “All my dreams are coming true at the same time. I still don’t believe it!
“It’s all amazing – I just want to enjoy it all as much as I can.”
James admitted he already feels “pretty special” about the couple’s impending arrival.
He said: “We are more excited every day. My dad told me that, when he had his first child, he never thought he could love something so much.
“And I’m starting to get an inkling of that feeling as this baby growing in Maeva’s tummy is pretty special.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Pop Idol’ is not set for a comeback, ITV has confirmed.
Speaking at this year’s Edinburgh International TV Festival, the broadcaster’s head of entertainment commissioning Katie Rawcliffe said while it had been “talking about potentially a reunion show at some point”, the series itself is “not coming back”.
Ms Rawcliffe made the announcement while admitting she gets asked “weekly” whether a revival is on the cards.
One of the show’s judges, Neil ‘Dr’ Fox, had told The Sun a reunion was “certainly on the cards” to celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary.
ITV bosses had been said to be “in talks” to bring back the show that spawned music careers for Gareth Gates, Will Young, Michelle McManus and Darius Danesh who died earlier this month.
But a source had told the Daily Star there was “absolutely no truth” in talk it would return as a series.
Yet there was speculation it could come back as a one-off show or anniversary special in 2023.
Online TV news sites started rumours the show, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 46, would be back on screens by next year.
One said: “We understand that ITV expressed interest in the format before Christmas and entered fresh talks earlier this week with execs from America, Holland and Sweden – including original creator Simon Fuller.
“ITV are understood to be interested in rebooting the series for a special season in Autumn 2023 to mark 20 years since it was last on UK TV.
“The series has not yet been formerly commissioned from ITV, and host(s) and judges are to be confirmed.”
‘Pop Idol’ ran from 2001 to 2003 but was put on hold when Simon Cowell, 62, launched The X Factor on ITV in 2004.
Fuller, 62, sued Cowell for copyright infringement over claims the now-axed ‘X Factor’ copied the ‘Pop Idol’ format.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Aaron Chalmers has become a father for a third time.
The ‘Geordie Shore’ star’s partner Talia Oatway took to Instagram to admit the couple are having to “deal with a lot right now” and have a new baby they are “in love with”.
Talia – who has two sons, Romeo and Maddox, with Aaron – wrote: “Morning everyone just want to say thank you for all the messages. I no me and Aaron have been quiet but we are having to deal with a lot right now. I hope you can appreciate us just having some time to figure out some family things. We have a new baby who we are in love with and who is going to make our family so strong. Thanks again [love heart emoji]
“I have the most amazing man supporting me and looking after the other kids at home. He has no idea how much I appreciate him [love heart emoji] love you @aaroncgshore (sic)”
In March, the couple were reported to be expecting their third child.
A source told The Sun Online at the time: “They are over the moon and really excited to welcome another baby around the end of summer.”
In April last year, Aaron welcomed his second baby boy, son Maddox, into the world with Talia, who he said was doing well despite giving birth five-and-a-half weeks early.
The 35-year-old star wrote on his Instagram Story: “Baby has arrived, Talia and baby doing amazing.
“Welcome to the world baby Maddox
“He’s 5 and half weeks early but he’s a healthy 5.5lbs and Mam and baby doing amazing [heart emoji] (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rose Ayling-Ellis has shut down ‘Doctor Who’ rumours.
The ‘EastEnders’ star was the centre of speculation after announcing last week that she was quitting the BBC One soap, and the 27-year-old star – who shot to fame playing Frankie Lewis in the show for two years – hinted she was moving on to work on a top secret project.
After following ‘Doctor Who’ showrunner Russell T Davies, casting director Andry Pryor as well as actor Ncuti Gatwa – who is taking over as the titular Time Lord next year – on Instagram, fans were convinced she was the Doctor’s new companion.
Addressing the rumours on Sky News, Rose said: “I have no idea where that got started! A rumour just spread.
“There’s no truth, I think it was a rumour that started last week on Twitter and it’s just got bigger and bigger and now it’s everywhere!”
Upon hearing the speculation, fans were quick to respond and were “very excited” about her potentially joining the cast.
One fan tweeted: “Doctor Who is one of my all time favourite shows, and if Rose Ayling-Ellis turns out to be the new companion, I think I’d pass out with the excitement!! Please let this be true! (sic)”
Another added: “If Rose Ayling-Ellis is the new doctor who companion I will cry.”
And a third person wrote: “Rose Ayling-Ellis for the next companion in #DoctorWho, please. #eastenders. (sic)”
If Rose, who is deaf, was cast as the Doctor’s next companion she would have become the first sidekick with a disability to appear on screen. Ruth Madeley plays wheelchair-bound companion Hebe Harrison on the audio versions.
‘Sex Education’ star Ncuti will make history as the first black actor to play the iconic role of the Doctor.
Gatwa will make his debut in 2023 as the Fourteenth Doctor, taking over from Jodie Whittaker, who is stepping down this autumn.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jaime Winstone felt “scared” when she was offered the role of Peggy Mitchell for a special ‘EastEnders’ flashback episode.
The 37-year-old actress previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic ‘Babs’, and next month she will step into the shoes of the late actress’ iconic soap character Peggy, but Jaime admits she had “a deep chat” with her agent before accepting the job.
Revealing her response when the call came in to play the iconic character, Jaime confessed: “It was scary. I had to think about it properly, I had a deep chat with my agents about it but when it’s an opportunity like this – Peggy Mitchell, the landlady of our nation – it’s an honour for me.”
Jaime admits the flashback episode, which is set in 1979 and will see the unravelling of the Mitchell family’s chequered past, is “turbulent” and “fast paced”.
She explained: “It’s really about the family before the Mitchells became the Mitchells … and also see why Phil is who he is.
“It’s set in 1979, the backdrop is London, grim, quite skint, there’s rubbish on the streets … and it was different for women then, women knew their place and did the cooking, the cleaning and were very proud home keepers.
“It’s a turbulent episode – there’s lots to take in. It’s fast paced … you’ll see a more vulnerable side to her. It’s the making of how Peggy Mitchell became Peggy Mitchell.”
Jaime – who is the daughter of movie star Ray Winstone – also hinted soap fans could see more of her in Walford one day.
When asked if viewers could see more of her on Albert Square, she said on ‘This Morning’: “Watch this space!
“I really love the idea of doing a working class period drama – going back and doing something in the 70s was just epic.”
‘This Morning’ airs weekdays from 10am on ITV and ITV Hub.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Mo Gilligan is aiming to break America after signing a deal to make a Hollywood-style show.
The presenter, 34, will produce an eight-part series called ‘That’s My Jam’, which will be shown on the BBC, and shot in Los Angeles.
its successful pilot shoot in the city, based on the US music and comedy contest hosted by Jimmy Fallon, is said to have caught the eye of Hollywood executives who want to do more with Mo.
The Sun reported the host, who has appeared in shows including ‘The Lateish Show’, ‘The Masked Singer’ and currently Channel 4’s ‘The Big Breakfast’ revival, said at the Edinburgh TV Festival: “I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to work over there more, but there’s a lot of stuff here I still want to do. I don’t feel like I’ve done it all – I’ve won a couple of Baftas but I’ll have a couple more.
“I would never neglect what I have here. But this was a very important show for me to do.
“I want to keep on adapting and learning, so going over there to do the pilot, whether it was going to get commissioned or not, that was a big deal.”
Asked if he wanted to do more shows in the US, he joked it was all about the money, adding “Yes, if the bag is right.”
He added to The Sun: “The weather is sensational too. Waking up just wearing a T-shirt is fun – no trousers, just the T-shirt.”
Mo in the Jimmy Fallon role on ‘That’s My Jam’ will see the host interview celebrity guests and front trivia-based games and musical performances.
The original NBC show drew inspiration from musical segments on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, with signature games including ‘Launch the Mic’, ‘Air Guitar’, ‘Don’t Drop the Beat’ and ‘Slay It, Don’t Spray It’.
Universal Television Alternative Studio President Toby Gorman told Deadline: “Jimmy has big shoes to step into and Mo completely owned it. “The series feels completely bespoke to a UK audience.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — The ‘Junior Eurovision Song Contest’ is coming to the BBC for the first time.
Armenia – the country that won the 2021 competition with Maléna’s ‘Qami Qami’ – will host the contest for those aged 9 to 14 on December 11.
The winner will be decided by juries and global online voting.
CBBC with BBC Studios Entertainment and Music already started scouting for young musical stars to take part.
And the UK’s entrant will be confirmed in due course, as will the nation’s commentator.
Patricia Hidalgo, Director BBC Children’s and Education, said: “We are beyond excited to bring the Junior Eurovision Song Contest to the BBC for the first time, and to showcase the diverse young musical talent from across Europe for children and their families to discover and enjoy together. This junior version of Eurovision will undoubtedly encapsulate the same spirit of unity that the adult contest brings, reflecting the heart of what CBBC is all about, an inclusive channel that celebrates the diversity and creativity in all children. I can’t wait to unveil our own musical talent who will proudly represent the UK.”
The first ‘Junior Eurovision Song Contest’ was held in 2003.
The news comes after it was announced that seven UK cities will be competing to host the next ‘Eurovision Song Contest’.
The show will be held in Britain in 2023 and the race is on to find a suitable location after 20 cities entered the application process in a bid to host the ceremony – and now the list has been narrowed to Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield.
The BBC’s Director Unscripted Content Kate Phillips said: “We would like to thank all of the cities and regions that submitted bids to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. We have seven fantastic cities who we are taking through to the next round.
“Congratulations to Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield – it’s exciting to see such a breadth of bids going through from across the UK. We are committed to delivering a truly unique Song Contest that celebrates wonderful Ukraine and champions British music and creativity in all its diversity.”
The shortlist was compiled based on each city’s ability to meet hosting requirements and demonstrate they have the “capacity, capability and experience” to organise such a large event in a short space of time.
Each potential host location also had to show how they would celebrate Ukrainian culture at the event as the country’s entry Kalush Orchestra was crowned the 2022 winner but it was decided Ukraine would be unable to host the 2023 show because of the ongoing conflict with Russia.
In the next stage of the selection process, each city will have to submit a bid in more detail.
The winner will be decided by the BBC and the European Broadcasting Union – the organisation behind the ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ – and will be announced in the autumn.
The choice of the UK also comes after Brit Sam Ryder came second to Kalush with his hit ‘Space Man’.
‘The Junior Eurovision Song Contest’ will air on CBBC, BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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