OHMYGOSSIP — Kym Marsh is the second celebrity confirmed for this year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The former ‘Coronation Street’ star is a “huge fan” of the Latin and ballroom show, and she can’t wait to get started on the dancefloor.
She said: “I’ve considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out.
“I’m so delighted that this year they have! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress, it’s unreal!”
It was revealed this week that Kym – who is best known for playing Michelle Connor in the ITV soap – had to consider a place on the show “carefully” because she is filming for returning school drama ‘Waterloo Road’ at the end of the year.
A BBC source told The Sun newspaper: “We have been keen to sign Kym for a while and approached her many times in the past but it has never worked out.
“When we approached her this year she was interested, which was very exciting for us.
“As well as her presenting work, she is filming for ‘Waterloo Road’ at the end of the year, so she had to consider it carefully.”
This comes after former ‘Hollyoaks’ star Will Mellor was the first star confirmed for this year’s ‘Strictly’ earlier on Thursday (04.08.22).
He said: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ this year!
“Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about.
“This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ncuti Gatwa is set to return to ‘Sex Education’.
The 29-year-old actor has recently been confirmed as the new Time Lord in ‘Doctor Who’, sparking concerns from fans of the Netflix show that he might be out of the fourth series.
But, according to Variety, Ncuti will be back as Eric Effiong for the next instalment of the drama.
A source told the publication that the fourth season will “see a mixture of old and new exciting faces”.
Filming for the new series of ‘Sex Education’ is expected to take place this autumn.
But several stars have already confirmed they will not be returning for the next season, including Rakhee Thakrar, who played teacher Emily Sands.
She recently said: “I’m not part of the new series. I can’t really talk about why.
“But I’m so proud of the show and grateful to have been part of something so important. There is nothing bad about ‘Sex Education’.”
What’s more, Tanya Reynolds has also confirmed she won’t be back as Lily Iglehart for season four.
She said: “I’m not [returning], actually, which is sad, very sad. It’s just the natural progression of these shows – when you have such big ensemble casts and so many characters, I think you have to let a few older characters go to make way for newer ones, which is absolutely the right thing, the way it should happen.”
Patricia Allison is also not going to feature as Lily’s love interest, Ola Nyman.
She said: “I won’t be joining the team for season 4. I absolutely have loved my time on ‘Sex Education’, and I’m so sorry to have to break that to you guys.
“I’ve been doing it for three years and I’ve loved it.”
Simone Ashley has also quit the show because her work on ‘Bridgerton’ has left her too busy to film scenes as the popular Olivia Hanan.
Asked about her future on ‘Sex Education’, she said in April: “I get asked that all the time. No, I’m a ‘Bridgerton’ girl now.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dara O’Briain has hit back at Andrew Neill, after he said ‘Mock the Week’ “deserved to be cancelled”.
The 50-year-old TV presenter has hosted the BBC Two comedy panel show since it began in 2005, but it was confirmed this week that the programme is to end after more than 17 years.
Following the news, broadcaster Andrew retweeted a Spectator article entitled “Mock the Week deserved to be cancelled”.
In response, Dara took a swipe at Andrew, who resigned as chairman and lead presenter of GB News in September 2021 just three months after he helped to launch the channel.
Dara tweeted: “Still, at least I didn’t bail on it after two weeks and f*** off to my house in France, eh Andrew? All the best! X (sic)”
But Dara’s tweet led to him having some “enjoyable” conversations with ‘Mock the Week’ fans about the show on social media, and the comedian joked supporters shouldn’t worry about him having work.
The star joked he is going to be in the new ‘Batgirl’ movie, which was scrapped by Warner Bros. this week, despite already being filmed.
He wrote: “Have really enjoyed all the chat about Mock today. It’s been really sweet, thank you, and people have been kindly checking I still have work after this. Of course I do! Exciting news: I’m in the new Batgirl movie! I got an e-mail today about release dates, must check that. (sic)”
Dara confirmed this week that ‘Mock the Week’ – which has featured panellists including Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Chris Addison, Russell Howard, and Ed Byrne over the years – is to end after more than 17 years.
He said in a statement: “That’s it folks, the UK has finally run out of news.
“The storylines were getting crazier and crazier – global pandemics, divorce from Europe, novelty short-term prime ministers. It couldn’t go on.
“And so, regretfully, we are closing the doors on Dara and Hugh’s Academy for Baby Comedians. We just couldn’t be more silly than the news was already.
“Huge thanks to all our guests over the years, so many of whom went on to huge successes of their own, and never write or call. It was a joy!”
The BBC said in a statement: “We are really proud of the show but after 21 series we have taken the difficult decision in order to create room for new shows.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Former ‘Love Island’ star Jacques O’Neill was “so angry” at his mum for revealing he had ADHD.
The 23-year-old reality star quit the ITV2 dating show in July after admitting he wasn’t feel himself, following the Casa Amor stage of the programme, when he smooched one of the newcomers, despite being coupled up with Paige Thorne.
A few days before his departure, Jacques’ family revealed he was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as a child amid the backlash over his treatment of Paige.
Jacques has now admitted he nearly deleted the social media post telling the world he has ADHD, but it has ended up being a positive in his life.
Speaking on ‘Good Morning Britain’, he said: “When I got out, I was so ready to delete that, but I was so angry with my mum. I was like, ‘Why have you put that out? It’s looking like an excuse for my behaviour.’
“With me I’m very like … I deal with everything, it’s not about ADHD. We struggle, people with ADHD will understand me, we struggle a lot different to someone without ADHD.”
The rugby league player admits he was scared after being inundated with “so much hate” and death threats.
But since his mum spoke out about his diagnosis, Jacques has been overwhelmed by messages of support from fellow ADHD sufferers, who have dubbed him a “role model” and an “inspiration”.
He added: “When I first came out, it was very different for me. I was scared, very scared of life and what was to come next for me.
“When I was in that holding villa after I left, I just wanted my mum, all I wanted to do was just be with my mum and just go into hiding. I was getting so much hate, me and my mum were getting death threats and everything.
“I started getting loads of people contacting me and saying I’m an inspiration with the ADHD side and a bit of a role model.
“I was getting fully grown men messaging me saying, ‘Love you, you’re an inspiration,’ I was overwhelmed with it all.
“If it wasn’t for the people supporting me or giving me that love, I’d be in such a bad place, I can’t thank them enough really.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ross Kemp will return to host ‘Bridge of Lies’ season two.
The BBC game show, which debuted in 2021, will once again be putting contestants through their paces by testing their knowledge.
Ross, 58, said: “I felt sure we hadn’t seen the last of that formidable bridge! Hosting this show, with all its jeopardy, tension and hilarious moments, was one of the most enjoyable parts of my year and I’m delighted that it’s been recommissioned by the BBC.
“The Bridge of Lies is tailor-made for a celeb version so I’m looking forward to putting teams of famous faces to the test. My main tip for them? No matter who you are or what you do, the bridge makes allowances for no one!”
The show sees a team of contestants battle it out for prize money by crossing a bridge made from stepping stones.
Players must get from A to B by stepping on the truths while avoiding the lies or risk falling through the bridge and walking away empty handed.
The show, which has been commissioned for BBC One Daytime, will also feature a celebrity special that’s set to air in early 2023, with regular episodes to follow later in 2023.
BBC Commissioning Director Kate Phillips added: “’Bridge of Lies’ was a big hit with Daytime audiences, so to bring it back for a second series and commission a primetime version is very exciting.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing our competitive celebrities deal with the pressure of the bridge and the pressure of being in the funny and formidable company of Ross, our superb host.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Bill Bailey has embarked on a 100-mile walk to raise money for charity in memory of late comedian Sean Lock.
The TV personality started off the week-long hike on the South West Coast Path in North Devon on Wednesday (03.08.22) in honour of his late friend – who passed away from lung cancer in August 2021 – and he was accompanied by fellow comedian Lee Mack.
According to Bill, the walk from Bude in Cornwall to Combe Martin in Devon was one of Sean’s favourite routes.
At the time of writing, former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ champion Bill has managed to raise more than £70,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support via his “A Walk for Sean Lock” JustGiving page.
Bill shared pictures of the trek on the page, with one accompanied by the caption: “We’re off! 100 miles for Macmillan Cancer Support.”
On his charity page, the 57-year-old comedian wrote: “On the 7-day walk from Bude in Cornwall to Combe Martin in Devon, one of our favourite routes, I will be joined by Sean’s family and friends. The walk will be a chance to get together and celebrate his life while doing something he loved so much. Every penny donated will help Macmillan to provide emotional, physical and financial support for people living with cancer in the UK. (sic)”
In a previous interview on ‘This Morning’, Bill told co-hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby how Sean had a passion for the great outdoors, and admitted the pair always tried to make the most of their final years together by going on multiple trips.
He said: “He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced.
“We’ve tried to make the most of the last few years. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together. And he’s continued to work.
“We used to walk for miles. We’d talk about everything. Sean was brilliant company.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kem Cetinay has been left “devastated” after he was involved in a crash which left a motorcyclist dead.
The former ‘Love Island’ star has been assisting the police following the incident on Thursday morning (04.08.22) near his home in the Brentwood area of Essex, and he is “being treated purely as a witness”.
A statement released by Kem’s representative said: “Kem was this morning (04.08.22) involved in a road traffic accident close to his home in the Brentwood area at approximately 11.30am.
“Tragically, a motorcyclist died in the collision. Kem has been assisting the police and is being treated purely as a witness to the incident.
“Kem will be making no further comment on this matter aside to offer his deepest condolences, prayers and sympathies to the motorcyclist’s family and friends.”
A statement from the Metropolitan Police confirmed a male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
It read: “Police were called at 11:32hrs on Thursday, 4 August to reports of a collision at Shepherds Hill, Romford.
“Police and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended. At the scene a car had been in collision with a motorcycle.
“Despite the efforts of medics, the male motorcyclist [no further details] was sadly pronounced dead at the scene at 12:04. Enquiries are underway to notify next of kin.
“The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries. He was not arrested.”
According to The Sun newspaper, Kem escaped unharmed from the collision, but the 26-year-old reality TV star is said to have been left “devastated”.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Richie Anderson is the latest celebrity confirmed for this year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, and he will be part of an all-male partnership on the show.
The BBC Radio 2 DJ is the third celebrity contestant announced for this year’s series – following the confirmation of former ‘Coronation Street’ stars Will Mellor and Kym Marsh – and he can’t wait to get started on the programme.
He said: “This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world! Strictly is the ultimate feel good show, as soon as I hear that iconic theme tune it’s just pure escapism.
“I’m going to have to cancel my legendary ‘Strictly’ launch night kitchen party that I throw every year, I’m sure my friends and family will understand.”
Richie admits it will be a “massive honour” to be part of an all-male partnership.
He added: “It’s also a massive honour to be part of an all-male dance partnership, it’s so important we have that inclusion on such a huge show.”
The news was revealed this morning (05.08.22) on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
It comes after ‘Morning Live’ presenter Kym and ex-‘Hollyoaks’ star Will confirmed they will take part in the show.
Kym said: “I’ve considered doing Strictly for years but the timings never worked out.
“I’m so delighted that this year they have! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress, it’s unreal!”
Will added: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ this year! Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about.
“This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Davide Sanclimenti have won ‘Love Island’ 2022 – and will split the £50,000 prize money under a new show rule.
The pair beat Gemma and Luca who finished second place as show bosses announced the “split or steal” choice that came with the jackpot was being ditched.
In previous years, winners picked an envelope either containing the prize or nothing, with one then deciding whether to share or keep the whole £50,000
Ekin-Su and Davide were fan and bookies’ favourites going into Monday night’s final (01.08.22)
The Turkish actress jumped into businessman Davide’s arms and he said he “couldn’t believe it”.
Ekin-Su had reportedly told a friend how she would be “tempted” to steal the whole prize pot if her connection wasn’t genuine.
Asked what Ekin thought she would do if she won she is said to have written in a text: ‘It’s a game show at the end of the day, it’s business. If it’s not genuine I’d be tempted.
‘But I’m at the right age to find the right guy. I know what I’m looking for. I want to find The One.’
Ekin-Su said of making the final two on this year’s Love Island: “It feels so surreal finding the man of your dreams and just growing.”
Speaking about what she liked most about Davide, she added: “Apart from the perfect body, I would definitely say there was an instant spark and a genuine butterfly feeling.”
She also summed up their relationship as “absolutely bonkers”, while Davide said he “couldn’t believe it”.
Gemma admitted she and Luca are “stubborn as hell” and added: “We both bicker like mad.”
Monday night’s finale saw the four remaining couples glam up for the show’s annual summer ball.
Along with Ekin-Su and Davide, both 27, the last remaining Islanders were Luca Bish, 24, and Gemma Owen, 19, Dami Hope, 26, and Indiyah Polack, 23, and finally Tasha Ghouri, 24, and Andrew Le Page, 27.
Tasha and Andrew were first to be booted out in fourth place, followed by Dami and Indiyah.
Host Laura Whitmore said Tasha and Andrew’s love was “so obvious”, and Dami told the presenter “all roads led to Indiyah” when he sat with Indiyah for their exit chat.
Ekin-Su could reportedly now make £16,000 an episode as a soap star on Turkish TV after she appeared on TV drama ‘Kuzey Yildizi’.
Davide runs a shisha business providing “only the finest” electronic hookah products to restaurants and nightclubs.
The company, S Deluxe Shisha, is run from his Manchester base.
He said before going into the villa: “I’m good looking and I’ve realised since I first arrived in Manchester, a lot of English girls actually love me.”
This year’s show controversies included Billy slamming Luca and Dami for “bullying” Tasha, and his co-star Josh insisting producers should have stopped it.
Ofcom was bombarded with complaints over alleged misogynistic behaviour on ‘Movie Night’ and a game of ‘Snog, Marry, Avoid’ in which Tasha was targeted.
Ahead of the summer ball, the Islanders prepared with a “hot Latin dance” lesson.
Andrew said: “Good that Tasha’s next to me because I cannot move to save my life.”
Ekin-Su enthused about her and Davide: “Be the best, why not?”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Michael Owen is “proud” of his daughter Gemma Owen’s time on ‘Love Island’.
The retired football ace gushed about how well his 19-year-old daughter had done on the ITV2 dating competition after snagging second place with 23-year-old fishmonger, Luca Bish, who she has been with since the show’s second week, losing out to winners Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
After not appearing on the hotly-anticipated parent’s episode, the 42-year-old sporting legend tweeted on Monday (01.08.22) alongside a snap with Gemma: “She’s done us proud.”
Michael – who also has kids James, 16, Emily, 14, and Jessica, 12, with wife Louise – posted the same photo to his Instagram and admitted he needed his “special girl” to “hurry up home”.
During her stint in the villa, Gemma’s mum gave a message from her papa, saying: “Honestly, he is really proud of you, really proud.”
While appearing on ‘Sky Sports At the Races’, Michael gave the reason why he was a no-show.
He said: “My wife will do that duty. I’ll represent the horses and she’ll represent the daughter.
“I don’t know what I’ll get from Box To Box. But I know what I’m going to get from my daughter.
“I’ve fathered her for 19 years so I’m pretty sure what I’m going to get from her.”
When it was announced the international dressage rider was heading into the villa, the ex-Liverpool player coined it “every father’s worst nightmare”.
Michael said: “I have no doubts that she will make us all proud. It’s probably a father’s worst nightmare, but whatever she wants to do you’ve got to be supportive. I’ve heard a lot about it.
I think old, grumpy men like me will always have an opinion on it because I don’t watch it and you just hear snippets, but she assures me it’s not as bad as I think.
“It’s quite a big thing and whatever she wants to do, you have to be supportive and I think I’ve given her a decent enough grounding to be respectful.”

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