OHMYGOSSIP — Pete Wicks’ best pal Vicky Pattison would love it if the rumours were true that he is dating “absolutely gorgeous” Maura Higgins.
The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star – who shot to fame on ‘The Only Way is Essex’ – has been spotted a handful of times hanging out with the ‘Love Island’ star, packing on the PDA, but he has remained coy about whether they are an item.
The 36-year-old star has also been linked to his professional dance partner on ‘Strictly’, Jowita Przystal, but has denied they are anything more than friends.
Even his close friend, former ‘Geordie Shore’ star Vicky, 36, has admitted she is “genuinely in the dark” about who he’s dating.
She told The Sun: “You know, he tells me absolutely nothing about his love life. He stopped doing that a long time ago.
“Probably for the best. I’m such a nosy cow, so I know nothing about what’s going on.
“Maura’s absolutely gorgeous and like, if they were together, they would absolutely have my seal of approval, he knows that for sure.
“I’m not even pleading ignorance on this one. I’m genuinely in the dark.”
Maura, 33, is among the celebrities set to enter the ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ jungle this weekend and Vicky – who won the survival show in 2015 and went on to co-present ‘I’m a Celebrity: Extra Camp’ in 2016 – believes she will go far as she’s “tough as nails”.
She said: “I think she’ll be incredible to watch. I actually think the bugs should be scared of her, she’s a weapon. I think Maura is tough as nails.”
Shutting down romance rumours about him and Jowita, 30, Pete recently told ‘This Morning’: “It’s not a love bubble unfortunately, she’s one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met, genuinely, not just in the dancing side of things but outside of that and I think that helps us with the whole dancing thing.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Timothy West has died aged 90.
The ‘Coronation Street’ and ‘EastEnders’ star – who was married to actress Prunella Scales for 61 years – passed away “peacefully in his sleep” on Tuesday (12.11.24) evening.
In a group statement issued by West’s agent, his children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph said: “After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening. He was 90 years old.
“Tim was with friends and family at the end. He leaves his wife Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years, a sister, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
“All of us will miss him terribly. We would like to thank the incredible NHS staff at St George’s Hospital, Tooting and at Avery Wandsworth for their loving care during his last days.”
After starting his career on stage in 1959, West went onto get his big break in television with a role in ‘Edward the Seventh’ in 1975.
He went onto appear in the likes of ‘Brass, ‘King Lear’ and ‘Bedtime’, and became known for countless roles on the stage and screen.
In 2007, he joined ‘Not Going Out’ as Geoffrey Adams, taking on the role in two further episodes on the sitcom’s third series before being replaced by Geoffrey Whitehead.
In 2013, he joined ‘Coronation Street’ as Eric Babbage, while he joined ‘EastEnders’ later that same year.
He made his first appearance on Albert Square as Stan Carter in January the following year, and filmed his final season in February 2015.
He stayed busy in recent years, playing Jeremy Lister in ‘Gentleman Jack’ between 2019 and 2022, while he also took on the role of Private Godfrey in ‘Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes’.
His final television acting credit came last year as Charles Usher in an episode of ‘Sister Boniface Mysteries’.

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OHMYGOSSIP — John Stapleton wants to be taken to Switzerland to die if his Parkinson’s deteriorates.
The 78-year-old broadcaster admitted he doesn’t want to suffer in the same way his mother did before her death in 2007 – which came six years after being diagnosed with the same illness – and so he’s open to signing up for the Dignitas assisted-dying clinic.
Appearing on ITV’s ‘Lorraine’ on Wednesday (13.11.24), he said: “I take the view that if I’m suffering very badly you have my permission to take me across to Switzerland and do the business as long as it doesn’t get you in trouble.”
A new piece of legislation has been proposed to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for those diagnosed with life-limiting diseases who have been given less than six months to live.
However, Parkinson’s wouldn’t fall under that as the law would not apply to those with physical disabilities or mental ill health.
The former ‘Watchdog’ host added: “This new bill, in principal I am for it, but it doesn’t really apply to Parkinson’s people because Parkinson’s doesn’t kill you.
“You can’t say, ‘In six months you’re going to die from Parkinson’s’ so at the moment it doesn’t really apply to me.”
Stapleton admitted it was “a relief” for himself and his mother when she died because “it was horrible watching her suffer like that”.
The presenter – who is best known for having fronted breakfast television shows like ‘GMTV’ and ‘Daybreak’ in the 1990s and 2000s – recently revealed he had been diagnosed with the progressive brain disorder that affects movement, mental health, and other areas of the body, but had accepted that some sort of issue was “inevitable” given his age.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “You can’t escape these things as you grow older, these kinds of developments are sort of inevitable. You learn to live with it, get on with it and try to be as positive as you can.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Eamonn Holmes has claimed the BBC would be “wasting their time” getting a “younger host” for ‘Match of the Day’.
The 64-year-old presenter has weighed in on the future of the Beeb’s iconic football highlights show after news Gary Lineker, 63, will step down at the end of the current season after over 25 years at the helm.
After his GB News co-star Isabel Webster suggested Eamonn himself would be a “brilliant” choice for the role, he ranted about the BBC’s rumoured approach.
On Wednesday’s (13.11.24) edition of their show, he said: “See they also do this ridiculous thing in the BBC, it’s always been the case, try and get a younger audience.
“So what does that mean? Get a younger host? And younger people do not watch television. So why are they wasting their time?”
Isabel joked that younger fans “watch it in bed on a Sunday with a hangover”, but Eamonn wasn’t so sure.
He added: “No. They watch it on their phones and on their devices.”
And the former ‘This Morning’ host insisted: “The best thing about Match Of The Day is the music.”
It remains to be seen who will replace Gary when he steps down, with claims the BBC are looking for a younger host.
Recent reports claimed ‘Match of the Day 2’ host Mark Chapman, 51, turned down an offer to share the job with Kelly Somers, 33.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: “As soon as Gary’s deal was done, [BBC Sport Director Alex Kay-Jelski] made it clear he wanted Mark and Kelly to replace him.
“It would effectively be a job share and they would rotate hosting duties between them. Mark has made it clear within the team at MOTD that this isn’t something he would want to do.
“He doesn’t want a job share, he wants Gary’s role as his own, which is understandable. It’s a headache for the BBC because they thought they’d found an easy solution.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — The ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special is set in the “far, far future”.
Writer Steven Moffat has revealed the first details about the upcoming festive episode ‘Joy to the World’ which sees Nicola Coughlan in the title role, as joy checks into a London hotel.
Speaking to BBC South East, he teased: “Imagine that a hotel chain got hold of the idea of time travel.
“What’s the first thing a hotel would do if they had time travel?
“They’d realise they have an opportunity to sell all the unsold nights in their old hotels [throughout] history.”
In the episode, Joy’s break will be interrupted by a Silurian, before The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) whisks here away on an adventure through space and time.
In a trailer for the special, the Time Lord moves from the Orient Express to the present day via World War II-era London.
Moffat is keeping tight lipped about any firmer details for ‘Joy to the World’.
However, he admitted he’s glad to be back on ‘Doctor Who’ in this environment years after his own stint as showrunner.
He added: “The truth is, I actually love doing ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas. I’m a big fan of Christmas. I absolutely adore Christmas.”
After writing ‘Boom’ for Ncuti’s first full season in the TARDIS, Moffat has revealed the emotions he felt while working on the festive episode, which could be his final ‘Doctor Who’ gig.
He told TV Choice magazine: “As I got to the end of ‘Boom’ and ‘Joy to the World’, I did think, ‘Is that it? Is that the final moment?’
“I think they both have quite good final moments for the Doctor, [so] I was thinking, ‘Yeah, that could be goodbye.’ ”
Meanwhile, Ncuti has revealed season two and the Christmas special are finished and ready to go – and he’ll be back for more in 2025.
During a recent appearance on ‘The Graham Norton Show’, Ncuti said: “It is all going well. We did the second series this year, the Christmas special is coming up, and we are filming a third series next year.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kellie Bright has paid a glowing tribute to Timothy West.
The 48-year-old actress worked with the actor – who died on Tuesday (12.11.24), aged 90 – on ‘EastEnders’, and Kellie has revealed that she relished the experience of starring alongside him on the BBC soap.
The actress – who plays Linda Carter on ‘EastEnders’ – said on Instagram: “Just to say that working alongside the legend Timothy West was an absolute highlight of my career.
“Funny, kind, a little twinkle in his eye and a bloody wonderful actor. It was a pleasure to know him all be it just for a year.
“The OG “Stan Carter”. Rest in peace lovely man. And my thoughts are with your family that you loved so very much. (sic)”
Elsewhere, Danny Dyer – who played Mick Carter on the long-running soap – has also taken to social media to express his sorrow.
In response to a post from the official ‘EastEnders’ account, Danny wrote on X: “Can’t believe it (sic)”
Meanwhile, Piers Morgan has paid a heartfelt tribute to Timothy, describing him as a “delightful man”.
The TV star – who interviewed Timothy on ‘Piers Morgan’s Life Stories’ in 2015 – wrote on X: “RIP Timothy West, 90.
“A wonderful actor, and a delightful man.
“My Life Stories interview with him, as the love of his life Prunella Scales sat in the audience, was so moving.
“They were married 61 years, and his devotion to her after she developed Alzheimer’s was profoundly touching. (sic)”
Timothy’s passing was announced by his family.
They said in a statement: “After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening.
“He was 90 years old.
“Tim was with friends and family at the end. He leaves his wife Prunella Scales, to whom he was married to for 61 years, a sister, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
“All of us will miss him terribly.
“We would like to thank the incredible NHS staff at St George’s Hospital, Tooting and at Avery Wandsworth for their loving care during his last days.
“Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Gogglebox’s Georgia Bell has given birth to her second child.
The 24-year-old TV star and her partner Josh Newby – who have two-year-old boy Hugo – welcomed second son Ralphie into the world on Sunday (10.11.24).
She posted several pictures of her newborn, and wrote on Instagram: “Ralphie James Newby
Our precious boy born Nov 10th 11:27pm weighing 7lbs10oz
“Settling into the life of a family of 5, we all love you unbelievable amounts little one… (sic)”
Georgia appears opposite her pal Abbie Lynn on the Channel 4 show, after they joined the cast in 2018.
On Friday night’s (08.11.24) episode, fans suspected she was due to give birth any day after Abbie said: “Can you believe Gee that you are due to have a baby, officially tomorrow?”
Georgia said: “It’s quite overwhelming.”
Abbie added: “Even I’m overwhelmed for you. How are you just sitting there so calm?”
In response to Georgia’s baby post on Instagram, Abbie commented: “Congratulations to the most beautiful family. Extremely proud of you Ge! He is absolutely gorgeous I cannot stop looking (sic)”
Several other ‘Gogglebox’ stars past and present also passed on their congratulations to Georgia.
Lisa Baggs wrote: “Oh Georgia ! He’s beautiful well done darling huge congrats to you all xx (sic)”
Ellie Warner commented: “Congratulations Georgia. so precious (sic)”
Her sister Izzi Warner posted: “Huge congratulations. he’s absolutely adorable.”
Georgia – who has been with Josh since 2018 – announced her pregnancy earlier this year.
She wrote on social media: “One more to adore. Baby Newby #2 Nov 24 (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — The new ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ campmates will be involved in the show’s “most competitive launch ever”, with this year’s series due to begin with a race.
On Sunday night’s (17.11.24) launch episode, contestants including Coleen Rooney – the wife of former England football captain Wayne Rooney – former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Oti Mabuse and McFly’s Danny Jones will have to pair up.
They will then have to take part in several challenges against their fellow campmates in a bid to cross the finish line first, as part of a race called Snakes and Leaders.
ITV said: “It’s all to play for, as throughout the challenges there will be plenty of opportunities to overtake and fight to the finish.
“The winning pair will be awarded the coveted title of the first leaders of camp, they’ll be exempt from any chores, will get to sleep in the Leaders’ Lodge, and run the camp exactly the way they’d like.”
The Leaders’ Lodge is a new addition to this year’s camp, and it features two “wonderfully comfy beds”, including mattresses and “plush” duvets and pillows, and the area offers vital shelter from the rain in what tends to be a soggy camp.
What’s more, the camp also features two red leatherbound seats for the two equal leaders of camp.
There will also be a further twist to come.
I’m A Celebrity’s executive producer Olly Nash told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “There is a twist coming, which will give them [the leaders] more power than they expected before.
“So there’s more stuff to come, and there are additional perks that they don’t get.
“I would imagine they will be leaders at least until the end of that first week.”
‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ starts this Sunday 17th November on ITV1 and ITVX, and in Ireland on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Play.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Chris McCausland says it “means more” to give Dianne Buswell a chance to return to Blackpool than perform there himself.
The 47-year-old comedian – who has left ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ fans and judges stunned with his performances as the show’s first ever blind contestant – is excited to be performing at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this weekend, but he’s more focused on what it means to his professional partner.
He said: “It’s something that means a lot to the professional dancers.
“‘Strictly’ is a two way relationship and they don’t get to dance there every year with a partner because they leave at different points of the competition each year.
“To be able to get to Blackpool with Dianne and give her that opportunity to dance there again means more to me than me being able to go there myself.”
Chris is well aware of the significance of getting to perform at the legendary venue.
He added: “It’s a synonymous place, isn’t it?
“I believe it’s the Wembley for ballroom dancers, and two months in, maybe I’m a ballroom dancer now!?
“I knew nothing about ballroom dancing eight weeks ago.”
Chris has plenty of memories of Blackpool in general, having visited the seaside town “a lot” as a child.
He recalled: “I’ve got loads of memories of the
seafront, the beach and the fairgrounds. I’d never go on rollercoasters when I was that age. I think because I could see them, they terrified me, whereas now I can’t see them, I’m not bothered so I’ll go on anything.
“Memories of the arcades and spending time in the early 90s there. I loved sticks of rock and donkey rides.”
Dianne – who will be leading Chris through an American Smooth to Paul Anka’s ‘Jump’ – admitted it always feels “special” being back.
She said: “It’s very special because I always dreamed to perform in Blackpool as a little girl growing up in Australia.
“Every time I go there, it’s a pinch me moment.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — John Lewis has put its own store at the heart of its 2024 Christmas advert in a tale of two sisters.
The department store’s high profile Oxford Street branch in London is the setting for this year’s highly anticipated festive commercial, which is soundtracked by Richard Ashcroft’s ‘Sonnet’ and focuses on the finding “the perfect gift”.
The two minute ad shows Sally having a last minute dash round a John Lewis shop at closing time to find the right present for her sister.
She falls through a rack of dresses in a Narnia-inspired twist, taking her on an emotional journey through her memories of her sibling, from childhood and her teen years to pregnancy and beyond.
Sally finds herself back in the real world with a gift already wrapped, before sharing a moment with her siblings outside the store.
The tagline for the advert reads: “The secret to finding the perfect gift? Knowing where to look.”
While John Lewis is breaking from tradition by having an original song take centre stage rather than a cover, the company is launching a competition on TikTok to find a new rendition of ‘Sonnet’ to act as the soundtrack for a special Christmas Day broadcast of the ad.
Charlotte Lock, customer director for John Lewis, said: ‘Our ad heroes the thoughtful gift-giver and celebrates ‘the gifting hour’, the moment when you go a little deeper in your heart and in our stores to find something really special and meaningful for the ones you love.
“Our shops are the beating heart of our brand and our customers love the ritual of Christmas shopping there – so we wanted to give the store a starring role in our ad for the first time.
“This year the John Lewis Christmas advert features an original song rather than a cover track, and we’re offering the nation the chance to put their own stamp on it and become the ultimate cover star.
“So whether your style is pop, indie, country or R+B – we can’t wait to hear your take on ‘Sonnet.'”
To enter the competition, hopeful musicians need to upload their take on the track on John Lewis’ TikTok page with the #MySonnet hashtag, which entry opening on Friday (15.11.24).
The winner will be chosen by Richard himself and a panel of judges, and as well as the Christmas Day treat they’ll also get the single released by BMG, with proceeds going to the Building Happier Futures programme, while they’ll be gifted a £3,000 John Lewis shopping spree and tickets to one of The Verve star’s headline shows.

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