OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Traitors’ bosses are looking to sign a famous couple for the celebrity spin-off.
The BBC is working on a star-studded version of the backstabbing game show based on bluff and treachery – which is hosted by Claudia Winkleman – and producers are keen to land a celeb pairing to channel the likes of mother-and-son duo Diane and Ross from the most recent civilian series.
As reported by The Sun newspaper’s TVBiz column, bosses could be looking at the likes of father-and-son Harry and Jamie Redknapp, mother-and-son Judy and Andy Murray, or husband-and-wife Vernon Kay and Tess Daly.
A source said: “Although the famous couple won’t have any secrecy around the fact they are linked, it will still create huge amounts of suspicion and paranoia and really test allegiances.
Will family ties prevent them from stabbing their relative or partner in the back? Would it warp the normal dynamic between the Traitors when it comes time to ‘murder’ their loved ones?
“And if they do turn on their partner, will it strain the relationship?”
Producers have seen evidence that these kind of pairings – such as couple Tom and Alex in the first UK series – can have viewers hooked, while having Tess appear on a show hosted by her ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ co-star Claudia would be a bonus.
The insider added: “Bosses know the intrigue will make for great telly, as they’ve seen how it stirs things up in previous series.
“Signing up Tess would be compulsive viewing as obviously she and Claudia are good friends from co-hosting Strictly Come Dancing.”
The celebrity series will be filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands early next year, with planning in the early stages.
The BBC confirmed the spin-off last month, with a third and fourth non-celebrity season also in the pipeline.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Brenda Edwards “couldn’t do” ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ after changing her diet due to her cancer battle.
The ‘Loose Women’ star was diagnosed with cancer aged 46 in 2016 and underwent chemotherapy, a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery before making big lifestyle changes in the food she eats.
Asked about the prospect of reality TV, she told OK! magazine: “I’d love to do ‘Strictly’. I’ve not been asked to do that one yet but I’d love to do it.
“I couldn’t do the jungle though, I only eat green things now, remember!”
Her treatment and recovery gave Brenda a “second chance at life”, and that was reflected in the way she has lived ever since.
She explained: “I cut out sugar – I used to have a lot of sugar in my coffee, I don’t even want to admit it, but I had six sugars.
“Then I started to do some research. My [late son Jamal] would too and he would read something and send it to me.
“I stopped eating processed foods, I started growing my own veg because I did research into pesticides, and I had a diet of spinach, because if it’s good for Popeye, it’s good for me!”
After losing her own parents at a young age, Brenda – whose son Jamal died aged 31 in 2022 – was determined to overcome her battle with cancer for the sake of her kids.
She said: “I’ve had a lot of tragedy in my life and you kind of learn to be resilient.
“Because both of my parents died when I was so young, so I was determined not to let my children be orphaned.
“I always said that I wanted to get passed the age that my parents were, because they were very young – 27 and 25 – so it just wasn’t an option for me. Cancer knocked on the wrong door.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Janette Manrara admits it’s been “difficult” planning for Aljaz Skorjanec’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ return.
The loved up couple – who welcomed daughter Lyra into the world in July 2023 – have been trying to get their life in order as Aljaz prepares to return to the BBC Latin and ballroom competition after first stepping away in 2022, while they have no immediate family nearby with her loved ones in Miami, and her husband’s in Slovenia.
She told OK! magazine: “It’s very difficult. We have no one to help, so it’s all about future planning as much as possible. It’s a massive juggle.
“Right now, Aljaz and I are trying to figure out how we’re going to make it work with him being back on ‘Strictly’ full time.
“His schedule is basically seven days a week and the hours are here, there and everywhere.”
Janette – who was a pro on the show from 2013 to 2021 – understands the challenges of the programme even without doing it as a parent.
She added: “I know how hard it is doing ‘Strictly’, let alone doing it when you’re a parent.
“Lyra goes to nursery a couple of days a week, but planning childcare when Aljaz and I are both working and she is not in nursery can be very complicated; especially when we have no family around to help.”
And she explained that their daughter’s happiness and comfort is their priority.
She said: “I’m planning every inch of our lives for the next few months.
“The most important thing is that she is comfortable and happy. I don’t want her to miss mummy or daddy too much in the midst of the madness.”
Meanwhile, Janette admitted seeing her husband back in rehearsals has given her a reminder of why she fell for him in the first place.
She gushed: “Now that he’s gone back on ‘Strictly’ we’re not dancing together.
“So he sends me videos of rehearsals and what they’re doing. And I’m like, ‘I fancy you all over again!’ ”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ellie Simmonds has urged the new ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ cast to “enjoy every single second.
The Paralympic swimmer turned TV presenter – who has won five gold medals at the Paralympic Games – took part in the twentieth series of the ‘BBC’ dance competition in 2022. and she had a few words for the celebrities taking part in the show this year.
She told new! magazine: “They should enjoy every second of it because once you get called up and have your press shots, the meet the hair and make up team your professional dancer – by week 13 it’s flown by.
“It’s an amazing experience and my advice would be to take in all the make up, glamorous hair and costumes.
“Cherish the friendships that you make and take lots of photos.”
She and her pro partner Nikita Kuzmin were the sixth pair to be eliminated from the competition, while Ellie was the first contestant with dwarfism to ever appear on ‘Strictly.’
Reflecting on her time on the show, she shared that she felt more nervous participating in the BBC competition than she did competing as a Paralympic athlete. because she was so far out of her comfort zone.
She added: “I think I was more nervous for ‘Strictly’ because swimming is a sport I do every single day. Even though, yes, I was nervous about swimming, I had that confidence and It was something I could do well.
“Whereas going on that dance floor and knowing 10 million people are watching you felt way more nerve-wrecking. You’ve got the judges and you’ve got to remember whole routines while trying to dance as well.”
The new series will get underway this month, with the likes of Olympic swimmer Tom Dean and ‘EastEnders’ actor Jamie Borthwick joined by opera singer Wynne Evans, ‘Love Island’ star Tasha Ghouri and TOWIE’s Pete Wicks.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amy Dowden’s return to ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ will be celebrated with a special dance.
The 34-year-old professional dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and given the all-clear in February this year, and it will be an emotional comeback on the BBC One Latin and ballroom show as they’ve prepared a special routine, which Amy is dedicating to her “pink sisters” who have supported her throughout her battle with the disease.
She said in a statement: “I am so excited for every element of being back with my Strictly family.
“I am so grateful to get this opportunity, especially as it’s such a special year for this legendary show. It feels like it’s my first year again.
“I’m buzzing to see the whole team, for costumes, for dance routines, to meet the celebrities, the judges. Everyone’s laughing at me because I am just smiling constantly. I’d like to dedicate this dance to my pink sisters who have supported me through the past year and to all those currently facing cancer.”
Creative director Jason Gilkison has choreographed a dance to ‘Training Season’ by Dua Lipa, ‘Busy Earnin’’ and ‘Keep Moving’ by Jungle, and ‘Candle Flame’ by Jungle and Eric the Architect, as performed by Dave Arch and his band.
Jason said: “It was an absolute pleasure to choreograph this very special, empowering and strong routine celebrating Amy’s return.
“She and all of the professional dancers are a complete joy to work with, the best at their craft, and we are lucky to be able to share their skills with the nation, particularly with this celebratory dance.”
Amy was recently the subject of the BBC documentary ‘Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me’, where she opened up about her health battle, which saw her have a mastectomy and chemotherapy and also fight off sepsis.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Stephen Fry is to take part in the celebrity version of ‘The Traitors’.
The former ‘Q.I.’ host was said to be at the top of host Claudia Winkleman’s wish list for the upcoming star-studded version of the backstabbing game show, and as a fan of the programme, he’s jumped at the chance to take part.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Claudia put Stephen right at the top of celebs she’d want on ‘The Traitors’ and Stephen has made it clear he’d be game.
“Stephen is a fan of the show and Claudia was desperate for him to be in it.
“No contracts have been signed yet — but he told the show’s bosses to name a time and date and he’ll be there.”
Claudia would also like to see the likes of ‘EastEnders’ legend Adam Woodyatt, Hollywood star Andrew Garfield, and ‘Only Connect’ host Victoria Coren Mitchell on the programme.
It was recently revealed producers are keen to get Ricky Gervais to sign up too.
A source told The Sun: “The Beeb want the crème de la crème of stars for the celeb spin-off, and they ideally have to be incredibly smart, funny, and mischievous – and that’s Ricky in three words.
“Behind the scenes, big names have already expressed their interest in taking part from the moment it was revealed the new version of ‘The Traitors’ was being made.
“So Ricky will be in good company around the Traitors table, but whether he takes part will probably depend on his hugely busy diary.”
A third season of ‘The Traitors’ has been filmed and is due to air in January. A fourth series is also being planned alongside the celebrity version.
Announcing news of the starry spin-off, the BBC’s head of entertainment, Kalpna Patel-Knight said: “‘The Traitors’ has well and truly established itself as an unmissable highlight of the year and the news of a fourth outing, alongside a brand new celebrity version coming to the BBC, will take the series to a whole new level.”
Including celebrities in the format has already been tested on the US version of the show – hosted by Alan Cumming – which has included a slew of American reality stars in the cast as well as Brits such as ‘Love Island’ cast member Ekin-Su Culculoglu and former Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Tom Fletcher has admitted he takes too long to decide on the acts he wants to mentor on ‘The Voice’.
The McFly singer, 39, is sitting on the show’s new panel with bandmate Danny Jones, 38, in its first “double chair” combo, and says he often dithers about turning around his red chair as he sees his fellow musician also looking like he wants to hold fire.
He told The Sun about working with his bandmate on the show: “I don’t know about us bickering, but you become a bit more hesitant.
“There might be someone and I’m like, ‘They’re amazing, we’re gonna turn’. “And I look to Danny, and he’s just still kind of sitting still.
“And I’m like, ‘Oh, maybe I’m wrong’.
“There’s so much that goes through your mind in the couple of minutes you have.”
Tom and Danny have spent two decades together and are on ‘The Voice’ panel with singers Sir Tom Jones, 84, Will.i.am, 49, and 42-year-old Leann Rimes.
The new series of the show – which has been going since 2012 – kicks off on ITV at 8pm on Saturday (31.08.24.)
This is its 13th series, with Emma Willis, 48, returning as host.
The acts will be competing to win a record contract with music giants EMI, £50,000 and a trip to Universal Orlando Resort.
Tom and Danny previously said about their new job: “To be making The Voice UK history as the first ever double chair combo is going to be epic and we’re both ready for the challenge.”
“And of course, we couldn’t ask to be in greater company than our fellow ‘Voice’ family members Emma, Will, Sir Tom and LeAnn.
“Roll on the talent.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Vinnie Jones hasn’t had a drink in 12 years.
The ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ actor, 59, recently starred as a loyal groundskeeper on a country estate in Netflix hit ‘The Gentlemen’, and said he is now so committed to clean living he stays away from sugar and hasn’t indulged his beloved habit of puffing on a cigar while he plays golf since 2022.
He told Metro: “I haven’t drunk alcohol for 12 years, I haven’t had a cigar on the golf course for two years, I stay away from all the sugars, although I see these young kids just given ice cream and candy – pure sugars.”
When asked if there was particular moment that made him give up booze, Vinnie added: “Plenty of moments, I can tell you, and they all f****** added up! It was just time.”
He added about how he kicked drinking: “If I put my mind to something, I do it. I went to four AA meetings and four meetings with a psychologist one-on-one and went, ‘That’s me. I’m done’.
“I didn’t want the rest of my life to be a hangover.”
Vinnie is returning for a new run of ‘The Gentlemen’, and added about his other projects and how the follow-up series happened: “I’m doing my documentary, then I’m doing a musical at Christmas, ‘Only Fools and Horses’.
“I rang Guy Ritchie and said, ‘What do you think?’ He said, ‘Yeah, I think it’s time.’”
Vinnie’s documentary will chart his life on his farm and is titled ‘Vinnie Jones: The Wild Life’.
He’s also now a heart health spokesman after his late wife Tanya had a heart transplant in her 20s and died from cancer at 53.
Vinnie is fronting a campaign telling the public to learn how to perform lifesaving CPR.
He said about the new Every Minute Matters drive with the British Heart Foundation: “I’m quite a professional at it because of Tanya. We lived with it for 25 years, the ups and downs and the scares and the total realism of it hanging over you.
“She’d get the all-clear and everything and you’d think, ‘That’s another year’.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Former ‘Love Island’ contestant Tasha Ghouri has reported been paired with professional Aljaž Škorjanec on the upcoming series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The reality TV star, 26, is said to have been twinned with Aljaž as bosses of the scandal-hit BBC show want to bring back a “feel-good factor” to the series after it was mired in a string of accusations of behind-the-scenes bullying by its ballroom pros.
A source told The Sun: “‘Strictly’ execs want to produce the most incredible, warm and fluffy show possible. There can be no scandal.
“They want to create moments that win awards, not land complaints.”
Slovenian-born Aljaž, 34, announced his return to the series in July this year for the show’s 20th anniversary.
Tasha was revealed as the sixth celebrity confirmed for the new ‘Strictly’ run, which starts in September.
She is already the bookies’ favourite to win the 20th anniversary series,
Tasha told the BBC about signing up for the show: “Pinch me – I can’t believe I’m going to be on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’!
“I’ve been watching the show since I was little – it’s a firm Ghouri family favourite – so this is a total dream come true.
“I know it’s going to be an unforgettable experience and I hope to represent and make everyone proud out on that dancefloor.”
The BBC said: “The remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series will be announced in due course.”
It added about Tasha in a press release: “Tasha Ghouri is passionate about raising awareness for the deaf community. She appeared on ITV’s ‘Love Island’ in 2022, and since then has amassed a following of over 2.2 million across her social media network.
“Tasha has worked with Number 10 Downing Street, The Department of Education and MED-AL to champion issues close to her heart.
“She is a published author with her debut novel ‘Hits Different’ and has her own podcast, ‘Superpowers with Tasha’.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘The Inbetweeners’ showrunner Damon Beesley constantly thinks about what the show’s four lead characters would be doing as grown-ups.
Damon, 53, who created the Channel 4 schoolboy comedy that ran from 2008 to 2010 and often works with his writing partner Iain Morris, 51, is said to be in talks to revive the much-loved show, and admitted he especially spends time pondering what jobs Simon, Jay, Will and Neil would be up to in adulthood or where their love lives have gone.
He told The Sun: “I often wonder where the boys would be now. Is Jay selling car stereos with Rio Ferdinand?
“Is Simon still working on Carly? Is Neil a cryptocurrency millionaire? Did Will become Prime Minister for a bit?
“We’d need to be convinced there was a strong enough idea but if there’s enough interest for a new adventure, you never know.”
‘The Inbetweeners’ starred Simon Bird, 40, as geeky Will McKenzie, Joe Thomas, also 40, as constantly lovelorn Simon Cooper, James Buckley, 37, as sex-obsessed Jay Cartwright and Blake Harrison, 39, as dimwit Neil Sutherland.
Actor Joe recently said all the main cast were keen to get back together a decade on from the last spin-off movie from the show, which came out in 2014.
He hinted another film is likelier than a new TV series, telling The Sun: “Yes, it’s happened in various forms. All of us feel it would be nice to do.”
Joe added he is still good friends with the cast, and added “some of the ideas” are “out there” for a revival including a stag do-themed story set in Las Vegas.
But he admitted: “Everybody’s anxiety would be, ‘Will it be as good?’ That is what we would be going in with.”
The comedy ran for three series and spawned two popular films in 2011 and 2014, with the movie sequel seeing the lads travel to Australia.

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