Joe Russo: ‘Netflix is easier to work with than a traditional studio’

OHMYGOSSIP — The Russo brothers say Netflix is easier to work with than a traditional studio.
The siblings – who are best known for directing four films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’, ‘Captain America: Civil War’, ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ – loved working with Netflix on ‘The Gray Man’ because the streamer is so hands off.
Anthony told The Hollywood Reporter: “We like working with new partners. There’s something very energising about bringing a movie like this out with Netflix. They think about ways of reaching audiences differently.”
Joe added: “They’re easier to work with than a traditional studio. Their mentality is more the mentality of a tech company than a studio. They’re very hands-off. Nobody bothers you. They have a different approach to how they control the budget on the movie. It’s not as stressful as it is at a studio. There are a lot of positives to working with them. And I’d argue that I think digital distribution has fostered more diversity in the past five years than Hollywood has in a hundred. Because they’re regionally supported, they need to foster connection and talent in those regional markets.
“Of course, everything’s always driven by money — but that’s an important byproduct of a company like Netflix. Anthony and I are fairly disciplined in being agnostic about presentation. ‘Extraction’ was watched 100 million times [on Netflix]. That’s the equivalent of a $2 billion movie in theatrical.”
And Joe believes there is a place for Netflix to co-exist alongside theatrical releases.
He said: “When we worked with Marvel, we traveled the world for a decade. What that allows you is an understanding that goes beyond a Hollywood-centric point of view of how to create content. We’re agnostic about delivery. You know what might make everybody happy is Netflix starts doing 45-day windows and they have their giant digital distribution platform. Everybody wins. That feels like where it’s going.”

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Kim Coates didn’t understand the script for Neon Lights

OHMYGOSSIP — Kim Coates didn’t understand the script for ‘Neon Lights.;
The 64-year-old actor stars as Denver in the thriller movie about a tech tycoon – played by writer Dana Abraham – who ends up in a killing spree in an off-grid location but admitted he struggled to understand the story when he first read the screenplay.
He said: “I understood nothing. . I didn’t get it. I’m not fooling with you. I went, ‘Wait, what?’ I read it a second time. ‘What, wait?’ Then I read it a third time, and that’s when I went, ‘Okay, now I’m starting to piece together something here!'”
However, the ‘Sons of Anarchy’ star – who is married to Diana Coates and has daughters Brenna and Kyla with her – went on to express his gratitude that Brenna was able to land the supporting role of Laila in the in the movie as he described the picture as being a thriller-cum-horror that also explores mental health.
He told ScreenRant: “What Dana Abraham did in starring in this film, writing this film, having the tenacity and the guts and the brains to get me to be in this film? And he never gave up with my managers up in Canada; he just kept going and going, and finding a part for my daughter, Brenna Coates. That was pretty amazing. When I really did talk to him and Rouzbeh Heydari, it was during COVID and the whole world was changed. We don’t even know what’s going on in the film and television business, but we did it right with masks and shields. Getting COVID tests every day to try and get the world back on some sort of footing.
But this movie, baby. You want to talk about mental health? You want to talk about a psychological thriller? You want to talk about Alfred Hitchcock? And there’s some horror in there!”
‘Neon Lights’ is available for purchase on Apple TV+.

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Antigoni Buxton ‘gutted’ after Jacques O’Neill left Love Island

OHMYGOSSIP — Antigoni Buxton is “gutted” that Jacques O’Neill left ‘Love Island’.
The 26-year-old reality television contestant – who was dumped from the Island – has admitted to feeling “really sad” about the 23-year-old rugby league player’s departure, and called it “horrible” he was receiving backlash online about his behaviour on the ITV2 dating competition.
While appearing on Fubar Radio’s ‘Access All Areas’, Antigoni told hosts Bobby Norris and Stephen Leng: “I’m kind of gutted because I think him and Paige really had a shot of winning.
“I’m really sad about Jacques leaving and I know that he’s had quite a lot of trolling and stuff, it’s really horrible to see. He’s actually a really sweet, lovely boy.
“You only see the boy boisterous kind of like, laddy side, which hopefully people now that he’s out will get to see this softer side.”
Earlier this week, Jacques – who was coupled up with Paige Thorne – made the decision to leave the villa after he tried to reconcile with the 24-year-old paramedic after a dramatic stint in Casa Amor, which saw him getting cosy with two new bombshells Mollie Salmon and Cheyenne Kerr before opting to stick with Paige.
Detailing his decision to leave on Tuesday’s episode (12.07.22), Jacques told Paige: “I just wish I could finish my journey here with you, but I’m gonna go home today. The only way I’m going to get back to myself is going home.”
Paige’s family have since asked fans of the show to not criticise her for opting to remain in the villa after Jacques confessed his feelings.
In a Instagram Story, they wrote: “Little note that #BeKind applies to Paige too. If she decides to leave the villa, that is her own decision, and she has no obligation to follow Jacques – this is her experience just as much as his.
“There is only 2.5 weeks left of her once-in-a-lifetime experience, let’s not see her come out to negativity. (sic)”
‘Love Island’ airs at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. The dating reality show can be seen in Ireland on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player.

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Ncuti Gatwa ‘to wear wellies in his Doctor Who debut’

OHMYGOSSIP — Ncuti Gatwa is set to wear a pair of wellington boots in his ‘Doctor Who’ debut.
The 29-year-old actor was announced as the latest incarnation of the Doctor earlier this year, and the star is poised to bring a unique sense of style to the iconic role.
An insider told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Every Doctor gets their own look every time they regenerate, and they always seem to have a very British edge thanks to the choices.
“Ncuti, who’s partial to an eccentric outfit himself, has recently said he’s having input into the Doctor’s clothes, so it’s not a surprise something as unconventional as wellies are in the mix.”
The ‘Sex Education’ actor will debut the eye-catching footwear in his first scenes on the sci-fi show, and they’re expected to become a permanent fixture during his time as the Doctor.
Ncuti was announced as the new star of ‘Doctor Who’ in May.
The actor – who is best-known for starring in the Netflix series – is replacing Jodie Whittaker in the role, and he previously admitted to being “deeply honoured” to have been handed the opportunity.
Ncuti – who will become the first black actor to play the role full-time – said: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared.
“This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.”
Ncuti is particularly looking forward to working with Russell T Davies, who is returning as the showrunner of ‘Doctor Who’ in 2023.
He explained: “Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and fizzing with danger. An actor’s metaphorical playground.”

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Karen Gillan to star in Late Bloomers

OHMYGOSSIP — Karen Gillan is to star in the comedy ‘Late Bloomers’.
The 34-year-old actress will feature with Margaret Sophie Stein, Jermaine Fowler, Kevin Nealon and Talia Balsam in the film that has been directed by Lisa Steen.
The movie has been written by Anna Greenfield and has recently wrapped production in Brooklyn, New York. It is loosely based on Greenfield’s experience of living in the area when she was in her 20s.
The film centres on Louise (Gillan), an aimless millennial who drunkenly breaks her hip and ends up in physical therapy.
There, she makes friends with an elderly Polish woman (Stein) who speaks no English. The unlikely bond gives her the courage to face the pain of her mother’s early-onset Alzheimer’s.
Fowler will play Louise’s landlord with Nealon and Balsam as her parents.
‘Late Bloomers’ will mark Steen’s feature directorial debut and the movie will be produced by the We’re Doin’ Great and Park Pictures banners.
Steen and Greenfield have previously collaborated on the short films ‘Sundowners’ and ‘Games for Girls’.
Karen is set to return as the intergalactic warrior Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) flick ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ and heaped praise on director James Gunn.
The former ‘Doctor Who’ star recalled how both she and co-star Pom Klementieff “cried and laughed” at Gunn’s script.
Gillan said: “I read that script with Pom Klementieff, who plays Mantis.
“We read it together and we both cried and laughed, but there were full tears. It’s incredible, I think it’s James’ strongest work yet with the Guardians and it’s just brilliant.
“It’s brilliant and it’s emotional and it’s funny and it’s all of those things that you want.”

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Gregg Wallace wants the body of a 20 year old

OHMYGOSSIP — Gregg Wallace wants the body of a twenty-something.
The ‘MasterChef’ judge is interested in finding out how much more in shape he can “actually” get into after trying a whole load of fad diets.
The 57-year-old star told The Sun newspaper: “My motivation at the start was, ‘I just want to look better on the telly’.
“But now it’s, ‘How fit can I actually get? Can I actually have the body of a 20 year old at 60?’.
“I’ve done everything. I’ve done fasting, no carbs, low fat. You name it, I tried it.
“And yes, you can lose weight short-term. But it’s really uncomfortable and you won’t keep it up because you’re horribly hungry and miserable all the time.
“I learnt that it’s far better to wean yourself off the crap diet slowly and cook proper, healthy meals, as you are far more likely to succeed and enjoy the change.
“I’m not talking about lettuce leaves here, I’m taking about foods you want to eat.”
Gregg admitted he “wasn’t happy” when he was bigger, and he found weight loss “difficult”.
He said: “Some people say, ‘I’m overweight and I’m happy’. Well I was overweight and I wasn’t happy.
“And I say to those people, ‘If you could take a pill right now and be three stone lighter, would you take it?’ And of course they would.
“The trouble is, people think weight loss is going to be difficult, because they’ve tried it previously and they’ve tried a really restrictive diet that is uncomfortable.”
The ‘Eat Well for Less’ host – who posted a topless selfie showcasing his abs two years ago, which went viral – confessed he feels “more attractive” to Anna, his wife and mother to their three-year-old son Syd, after his whole body transformation.
Gregg said: “I feel more attractive, I’m nicer to be around and, let’s be honest, my wife Anna is 22 years younger than me and while I can’t change my age, at least I can change what I look like.
“Anna and I bond over food. It’s our thing and we are both really anti-posh food.
“Tasty, simple food is what we are all about. People assume I eat fancy stuff all the time.”

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Dayle Hudson thanks EastEnders for ‘hell of a ride’ as he exits soap

OHMYGOSSIP — Dayle Hudson has thanked ‘EastEnders’ for a “hell of a ride” following his exit.
The actor’s character Peter Beale departed Albert Square on Thursday night (14.07.22) after discovering his uncle Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden), who previously attacked him in a case of mistaken identity, had been freed from custody after Peter’s gran Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) gave her son an alibi.
Dayle – who has played the character since 2020 – wrote on Instagram: “Thank you Peter, it’s been one hell of a ride.
“And thank you @bbceastenders, it’s been a socially distanced dream”
Peter walked away from Walford with his rucksack on after another bust up with his gran Kathy.
As he paced through the market he ran into his brother Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell), who previously murdered their sister Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater) with a jewellery box when he was 10 years old.
Bobby was left devastated this week after finding Peter has been getting close to his former love Dana Monroe (Barbara Smith), and he branded his sibling a “snake”.
Peter violently grabbed hold of his brother’s arm, and told him: “I’d rather be a snake than a murderer.
“Everyone around here may have forgotten what you are, but I see right through this holier than thou rubbish.
“One of these days you’re not going to be able to keep it up, and I’m just sad that I won’t be there to let you know that I told you so.”
Dayle took on the role of Peter in 2020 after the character had been away from Walford for five years.
He was previously played by Ben Hardy from 2013 to 2015, and the actor has gone on to appear in movies ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’, and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as well as BBC TV thriller ‘The Girl Before’ since leaving ‘EastEnders’.

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Louise Thompson is ‘so proud’ of her fiance Ryan Libbey for going to therapy

OHMYGOSSIP — Louise Thompson is “so proud” of her fiance Ryan Libbey for going to therapy.
The former ‘Made in Chelsea’ star praised the 31-year-old fitness guru – and father of her eight-month-old son Leo-Hunter – for having his “first therapy session” while she recovers in hospital from the ongoing impact of her traumatic birth.
The 32-year-old influencer wrote on Instagram on Thursday (14.07.22): “So proud of this guy (dad award of the year) heading to his first therapy session this evening (sic)”
Ryan gave an update about how he and Leo-Hunter were “keeping busy” as Louise received treatment after she was diagnosed with PTSD following the complications of her delivery.
He wrote on his on page: “We’re keeping busy til mummy comes home from hospital.
“Baby is down, so I’m taking 10 to soak in the tub.
“Weirdly, Home Alone is on TV so I’m watching that. Anything to lift spirits I guess.”
From her hospital bed, Louise revealed her little brother, Sam Thompson, 29 – who also appeared on the E4 reality show – provided a “few hours of dreamy distraction” by visiting her.
She wrote: “A few hours of dreamy distraction. Family is the greatest privilege.”
This came after Pocket Sport, her athletic wear brand, confirmed the news of her readmission to hospital.
They said: “Hey everyone, Team Pocket here. Louise is unfortunately back in hospital for a little while and is therefore taking a break from social media.
“Like all of you I am sure, we wish her a speedy recovery and are sending her all the love.
“Louise has asked us to keep you all updated on some exciting bits going on at Pocket in the meantime while she is away.”
These developments come after Louise revealed earlier this year that she spent time in intensive care and her little one was in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU).
In January, she wrote: “Hello everyone, this post isn’t an easy one for me to write. I have so many things that I want to say but at the same time I’m struggling to find the words to explain what has happened to me and my family so for now I will keep it quite simple.
“The reason I have been absent for weeks is because I have been very unwell.
“5 weeks ago I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy Leo-Hunter Libbey weighing in at 7lbs. Unfortunately it wasn’t the easiest start for either of us. One ended up in NICU and the other ended up in ICU.”

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Adam Hills to play in Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup

OHMYGOSSIP — Adam Hills is to take part in the inaugural Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) World Cup.
But the 52-year-old stand-up comic – who hails from Australia and was born without a right foot -is conflicted about what team to play for, admitting choosing between playing rugby for Australia or England is “like breaking up with someone”.
After discussing his dilemma with hosts Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins on ‘Good Morning Britain’ on Friday (15.07.22), Adam said: “Well, I think we’re going to make the official announcement on ‘The Last Leg’, but it’s really difficult it’s going to be if I go against playing for England, you know, sure. I’m representing my country, but I’m letting down one of my best mates so it’s gonna be like breaking up with someone.”
The ‘Best Foot Forward’ author explained that former pro rugby league player Shaun Briscoe – who played for Wigan Warriors and Hull FC, as well as England – asked him if he wanted to be true to himself or “win the World Cup”.
Adam said: “Well, the tricky thing is, so the coach of the England team is a friend of mine, Shaun Briscoe, who played rugby league for England. We’re mates. And he said, ‘Look, you know, I’d really like you to make yourself eligible for England’. And I was like, ‘I don’t … I don’t know what to do’. And he said, ‘It’s a very easy choice. Do you want to represent Australia or do you want to win the World Cup?’ And I’ve had big long chats with him.”
The funnyman explained that he didn’t “get the heart flutters” at the thought of putting on an England jersey.
He said: “And one of the things I said to him was, ‘I don’t know that I get the heart flutters when I think about pulling on an England shirt the way you should.’ And his words were, ‘Look, to be fair, I’ve represented my country. When you pull on your country’s jersey, you should grow an extra foot.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, but if I do that, I can’t play physical disability.’ ”

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Joe Dante: Baby Yoda shamelessly copied Gizmo

OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Gremlins’ director Joe Dante has claimed that Baby Yoda was “completely stolen” from his film’s character Gizmo.
The 75-year-old filmmaker helmed the 1984 horror-comedy film and the 1990 sequel ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch’ and feels that Baby Yoda – who first appeared in the ‘Star Wars’ spin-off series ‘The Mandalorian’ – is a “shameless” rip-off of the creatures – who are led by the loveable Gizmo (voiced by Howie Mandel in the movies).
Joe told the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper: “I think the longevity of (the film) is really key to this one character (Gizmo), who is essentially like a baby.
“Which brings me, of course, to the subject of Baby Yoda, who is completely stolen and is just out-and-out copied. Shamelessly, I would think.”
‘Gremlins’ star Zach Galligan previously addressed the similarities between the two characters but was happy to see people debating about the topic.
Speaking last year, the 58-year-old star said: “People have been bombarding me on social media with comparatives, scale drawings and everything, and coming up with all sorts of theories about whether or not there was any kind of conscious decision behind it.
“All I can say is this: In many ways, it’s really great because it’s always very helpful in media to have a foil. Which one do you like better? Which one was first? It just is another kind of narrative you can use to drive people’s engagement.”
The ‘Gremlins’ franchise is set to return with the HBO Max animated series ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ – which Dante worked on as a consultant – and the director claims that the series remains popular because of the theatrical experience.
Joe said: “The people in my generation who loved movies love them because they saw them with an audience.
“I’ve seen these pictures over the years many times all over the world, and they always play well in a crowded theatre.”

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Rege-Jean Page wants movie fans to watch The Gray Man in style

OHMYGOSSIP — Rege-Jean Page has urged film fans to go all out when watching ‘The Gray Man’.
The 34-year-old actor stars in Netflix’s highest-budget film and wants viewers to watch the spy flick “big” as it deserves to be enjoyed in style.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere on Wednesday (13.07.22), Rege-Jean said: “Get your setup, get your speakers, get your friends together, get the popcorn, and just have it big and have it loud because it’s a big, loud movie and a thrill ride from beginning to end.”
Rege-Jean explained that he signed up for the movie to have some fun and hailed directors the Russo brothers for bringing “wit” to the film.
The ‘Bridgerton’ star said: “The reason I signed on was not only was it this white-knuckle adrenaline ride, but at all times it cared about making sure you had a good time.
“There is wit, there is fun – folks forget about the Russos, yes they did ‘Endgame’; they also did ‘Community’. These guys are funny, so they’re engaged with making sure their audience is having a great time. It’s just a fun action summer flick.”
Page plays the villainous Denny Carmichael in the film and found it “disturbingly fun” to go against type by playing a bad guy.
Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans head the cast and the Russo brothers knew that the stars would be a dream pairing.
Joe Russo said: “We adore Ryan, we’re obsessed with him just like the rest of the world for the past two decades, he has the right combination of physicality and humour – it’s tricky to find that in one actor.
“And Evans we adore, we’ve been working with him for 10 years now. We’d do every movie until we die with him.”

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Jack Keating shares why he will never bring a date home again

OHMYGOSSIP — Jack Keating has vowed never to bring a girl home again, after being caught having sex by his dad.
The ‘Love Island’ contestant admitted he once brought a girl back to the house he shares with his father, Ronan Keating, stepmother Storm and siblings but his dad was not pleased because she made a lot of noise during sex.
Speaking on the Magic Radio Breakfast Show, Jack, 23, said: “Never again. I’m never bringing a girl back to the house again. Not after last time.”
Ronan added: “Let me tell you what happened. I woke up in the middle of the night because Cooper, our five year old is awake. So I walk into Cooper’s room and put Cooper back to bed. I’m lying there with Coops just to settle him. And I hear noise coming from one of the other bedrooms. Loud screaming.
“I had to grab my cell phone and text my son to say, ‘Son, do you think you could keep it down. Ask her to be a little more quiet.”
Jack piped up: “Well, I think I had the decency of doing it in the spare room, not in my room.”
Ronan hit back saying: “In the house, what do you mean? Oh yeah, so we have to clean those sheets as well.”
He quipped: “Disgusting behaviour, I tell you what.”
Ronan, 45, shares Jack and daughters Missy, 21 and Ali, 16, with former wife Yvonne Connolly, 48.
He also has Cooper, five and Coco, two, with second wife Storm.

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Ekin-Su Culculoglu’s movie night fears

OHMYGOSSIP — Ekin-Su Culculoglu is worried about ‘Love Island’s movie night.
The 27 year old admitted she is bothered about what scenes will be aired when the islanders get together to watch unseen footage from the show and she tells Davide Sanclimenti, “If we pass this we’re fine.”
Ekin-Su’s confession comes after George Tasker claimed a “line was crossed” between him and the bombshell in Casa Amor.
And Davide, 27, is also worried about his Casa Amor kiss with Coco Lodge coming out.
He tells the boys: “Forget nothing, at the end someone will pay the bill.”
Dami Hope, 26, who recoupled with Summer Botwe before getting back together with Indiyah Polack – admits: “Personally, I know I am starring in this movie!”
And Indiyah, 23, tells him that her family will want to grill him about his antics in Casa Amor.
He says: “Is your mum going to like me or hate me now..?” and she replies: “It’s definitely going to play on her mind. My sister absolutely is going to grill you for it.”
The Islanders will take part in a quiz to earn the right to choose which clip plays.
Meanwhile, Paige Thorne, 24, tells Dami that she is happy with Adam Collard, 24, after Jacques O’Neill left the villa.
She says: “When Jacques was in here, we weren’t exactly the most perfect couple going on – there were some bumps in the road. That’s still not taking away the feelings and connection I had with him for sure. Since he’s been gone, I feel like everything happens for a reason. I’m enjoying my time getting to know Adam.”
Dami replies: “I’m enjoying seeing you happy. It just seems very natural for you guys. It’s nice to get to know him.”
Asked if there’s potential Paige says: “Potential for me personally I would say yes. I don’t know what he’s saying… which really infuriates me.”
Dami replies: “He’s only saying good things man. He seems really set on you at this moment in time.”
‘Love Island’ airs at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. The dating reality show can be seen in Ireland on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player.

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Two more ‘Love Island’ contestants ‘have already left villa after being booted off show’

OHMYGOSSIP — Two more ‘Love Island’ contestants have reportedly already left the villa after being booted off the show.
The Sun says their dramatic dumpings have already been filmed, with one boy and one girl getting sent packing on Friday night’s (15.07.22) episode.
Viewers had decided the fate of six castmates, with results due in the latest instalment of the ITV2 series.
Fans of the show were given 15 minutes to vote for their least favourite girl and boy earlier this week.
Girls Summer Botwe, Coco Lodge and Tasha Ghouri, and lads Deji Adeniyi, Josh Le Grove and Andrew Le Page were revealed to be in the bottom six after getting least votes from fans.
The final two going home will be revealed at the beginning of Friday’s episode after the previous night’s major cliffhanger.
Fans say they are convinced Deji and Coco will get the chop, after Coco was ditched by Andrew Le Page.
Casa Amor arrival Billy Brown, coupled with Danica Taylor, was seen weeping during a preview of the scenes.
The Sun is also reporting this year’s ‘Love Island’ is set to end in days.
It says it is on an eight-week run and will end on Monday August 1.
A source added: “There was speculation that ITV might extend the series because ratings have been so impressive this year. But they also know there can be too much of a good thing.
“With ‘Winter Love Island’ coming back in 2023, bosses want to keep anticipation high and not exhaust the format.”
‘Love Island’ airs at 9pm weekdays and Sundays on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox.
The dating reality show can be seen in Ireland on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player.

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Coleen Nolan splits with supermarket worker boyfriend but they are staying ‘great friends’

OHMYGOSSIP — Coleen Nolan has split with her boyfriend, but is staying “great friends” with the supermarket worker.
The ‘Loose Women’ presenter, 57, and 57-year-old Michael met on Tinder in 2021, with Coleen publicly introducing him during a joint appearance on her show in January this year.
A source told The Sun she broke off the relationship in April after it “fizzled out”.
Confirming the break-up, a spokesperson for Coleen said: “Coleen and Michael are no longer together but remain great friends and are on good terms.”
The insider told The Sun: “Coleen and Michael were together for just over a year and while they were happy at first, the spark fizzled out in the end. They quietly broke up in April but have stayed close.
“She is looking forward to the future and possibly meeting someone new but there is no rush.
“Coleen enjoys the single life and has said she’ll soon be back online dating trying to find her dream match.”
Coleen said about their romance on ‘Loose Women’ earlier this year: “I had been on a few dates before I met her from the apps, and then she popped up and I recognised her. I didn’t think we would even match let alone that I would hear from her. I didn’t think she would respond.”
Michael said: “We chatted for a few weeks, texts and phone calls. I assumed she would be really confident. We were generally chatting and then I picked where we met. I got there first.
“I was about to give up on dating then we met. We chatted for six hours on the first date. There was no awkward silences at all. It’s only been seven months. But it’s going lovely.”
Former ‘Nolans’ singer Coleen was said to have been unable to stop chatting on their first date, with Michael calling it a “great” evening.

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Josh Samuel Le Grove and Coco Lodge latest ‘Love Island’ contestants to be dumped from villa

OHMYGOSSIP — Josh Samuel Le Grove and Coco Lodge are the latest ‘Love Island’ contestants to be dumped from the villa.
The pair were voted least popular by viewers and sent packing on Friday night’s (15.07.22) episode after six Islanders had been left at risk.
Fans said online they were not impressed to see Josh go after he had just started to connect with Summer, and many wanted Coco to stay and cause more trouble.
Others were disappointed to see Andrew and Tasha stay still safe despite repeatedly being voted the least popular.
Josh, 22, said about his exit after leaving the villa: “Everything happens for a reason and I’m just glad those guys get another opportunity.”
He added about fancying Danica: “I feel like what I’d seen physically and on a personality level, it was Danica I had my eye on.
“It was more about getting in there and seeing what the vibe was like with them. As well as being attracted to her (Danica) – I like the confidence and the fact she gave it back a bit. She would hold her own, she had an opinion on something and would stick to it.
“I feel like if I had the chance to do it again, I would put my immature ways aside and try and give it a proper shot with Danica. I feel like I slipped back into my old ways and got scared and then tried to pursue something else.
“I feel like maybe I could have given it a better shot and then decided but I feel like although it turned out the way it did, it was a good lesson.”
Coco, 27, said about her exit: “At first, I felt sad to leave because it’s such an amazing experience and I felt sad to leave everybody in there – we had all become like a family. However, everyone is in couples and I was kind of on my own so I was excited to get home, see my friends and see my puppy – I was excited.”
Speaking about who she fancied, Coco added: “When I first went in there, I actually had my eye on Davide, Jay and Andrew but I was surprised by how good looking Andrew is in the flesh – he’s beautiful.
“But I actually didn’t think he was interested in me at first so I started to pursue Davide. Andrew and I had a chat and we had a good connection.
“Things didn’t work out but I think we actually had something quite nice.”
‘Love Island’ airs at 9pm weekdays and Sundays on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox.
The dating reality show can be seen in Ireland on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player.

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