OHMYGOSSIP — ‘EastEnders’ is to launch a digital spin-off.
‘The Kimfluencer’ will launch on EastEnders’ YouTube and Facebook pages, and will see Tameka Empson’s character Kim Fox attempt to become a fully-fledged social media influencer.
The nine-part series, which will launch weekly from Friday (06.05.22), will also feature familiar faces from the BBC One soap, including Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy), Denise Fox (Diane Parish), Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) and Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley).
Tameka said: “I’m a lucky girl to not only love my job, but I also love playing Kim. Kim is a funny, loving, strong, sensitive, independent “Mother Of Two” who is always trying to be the best she can be and to be a great ‘Influencer’ not only to her family and friends – but the world!
“I am grateful to EastEnders for giving me this opportunity.
“I think there is a bit of Kim in all of us – so embrace your Kim Fox and watch, like and subscribe to ‘The Kimfluencer’ on YouTube! Hope you enjoy.”
Kim will be helped by Howie (Delroy Atkinson), who will be her personal cameraman as she tries her hands at different influencer trends and challenges, such as boxing and upcycling.
She will also have help from some real-life influencers in her vlogs, such as Ella Blake and Mariam Musa, as well as professional boxer Chantelle Cameron.
It’s not the first time ‘EastEnders’ has broadcast an internet spin-off.
From January 2010 to October 2011, ‘EastEnders: E20’ followed some of the teenage characters in the soap, featuring the likes of Emer Kenny as Zsa Zsa Carter, and Ricky Norwood as Fatboy.

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Countdown’ bosses would love Carol Vorderman to return to the show as the host – and she says it would be “an honour”.
The 61-year-old star previously co-presented the game show from 1982 until 2008, but Channel 4 bosses are said to want her as the main presenter to replace Anne Robinson, who has quit after a year.
A TV insider told The Sun newspaper: “Carol is such a big part of Countdown and Channel 4 know how much everyone loves her.
“Bosses would love her to come back as the main host, her Countdown journey would come full circle. It would be perfect.”
Carol has responded to such speculation and fans who have been calling for her return, admitting it would be “an honour”.
She wrote on Twitter: “Thank you to all of you saying such lovely things about a possibility of me returning to Countdown. You’re very kind it would be an honour (sic)”
However, she appeared to distance herself from a return to the programme full-time, wishing the person who replaces Anne “all the love”.
She tweeted: “but I want to wish whoever is the lucky human to be the new host all the love and 9 letter words in the world (sic)”
Anne – who became the sixth main presenter of the daytime show and the first woman to take the helm when she took on the role last year – confirmed this week she has quit ‘Countdown’, because she wants to “enjoy” spending more time with her grandchildren and at her New York apartment.
She said: “I have had a blast – we have taken the ratings up and transformed the guests too.
“We no longer have northern newsreaders in Dictionary Corner – we have had a raft of top celebrities.
“But I have made up my mind to quit the show. I only signed on for a year and I have helped them out by doing about 40 shows more than my contract.
“I am moving on because I’ve got a lot going on – grandchildren, a big garden, an apartment in New York – and I want to enjoy them. ‘Countdown’ has taken up more of time than I thought it would.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Matt Le Tissier believes we’re “not alone in this world” because of all the evidence that suggests UFOs exist.
The former Premier League footballer has “looked into” unidentified flying objects being a possibility, and it has led him to think it “wouldn’t surprise [him]” if there are other beings around.
He said: “UFOs is another one that I kind of looked into, and now you’re just starting to see in the media in the last few weeks, a little bit more about UFOs.
“That’s another whole situation where there seems to be a lot of evidence and not a lot of people talking about it.
“I think the weight of evidence is that, you know what, we’re probably not alone in this world. That wouldn’t surprise me one bit.”
Former ‘Soccer Saturday’ football pundit Matt – who made more than 400 appearances for Southampton throughout his career – also finds the 1969 moon landing, and the conspiracy theories surrounding it, “fascinating”.
Speaking on the ‘Anything Goes’ podcast, he added: “I think I saw an interview with somebody who said we can’t go back to the moon because we destroyed the technology that we had.
“I was like, ‘What? You did what? Why are you expecting me to believe that?’
“Who knows, I don’t know enough about it to be able to have an opinion one way or another, but I’ve looked into it. It’s fascinating, it really is.”
Matt was given the boot from Sky Sports’ ‘Soccer Saturday’ in August 2020.
Confirming his departure, he wrote on Twitter at the time: “Enjoyed my time at sky sports, time to look forward to life’s next challenge, thank you for the support down the years and special thanks to the backroom team which include @CazzaEccles @CarlyBassett @tvtrevstats amongst many others, good luck all have a lovely day (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Simon Gregson’s car has been written off.
The 47-year-old actor – who is best known for playing taxi driver Steve McDonald in ‘Coronation Street’ – took to Twitter to reveal that an “unfortunate lady” had left a “minor dent” in his motor while it was parked, but the insurance company had written it off.
He tweeted: “So a nice unfortunate lady hit my car today when it was parked up. Very minor damage just a dent and my insurance company wrote it off! wtf is that about. (sic)”
The former ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ star – who has who has sons Alfie, 14, Harry, 12, and six-year-old Henry with his wife Emma Gleave – added that he will now be changing providers, but acknowledged that he is suffering “no loss” because the car is being repaired by the other party.
He added: “Time to change providers me thinks. Car now being repaired by her insurance so no loss!”
In February, it was revealed Simon was in talks to host a motoring show.
He said: “I’m very good friends with Mike Brewer and Paul Cowland and Drew Pritchard, who all do car shows, of course.
“And we’re actually in talks at the moment about possibly getting something off the ground. So fingers crossed.”
And the star also explained he would “absolutely love” a presenting slot on the BBC’s flagship car programme ‘Top Gear’.
He said: “I’d absolutely love to [host ‘Top Gear’]. Ever since I could push a little car around the carpet they have been a huge passion of mine. And yeah, it’s just the best job in the world to present that show.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ellie Warner has asked for donations to a brain injury charity for her birthday, after her fiance Nat was hit by a car.
The 31-year-old TV star – who is known for appearing on Channel 4 show ‘Gogglebox’ alongside her younger sister Izzi – is asking fans to pledge what they can to Headway after Nat Eddleston was left fighting for his life after suffering a broken neck and collapsed lung when hit by a motor in March as he walked home in the early hours.
She wrote on Facebook: “For my birthday this year, I’m asking for donations to Headway – the brain injury association. I’ve chosen this charity because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope that you’ll consider contributing as a way of celebrating with me.”
The Leeds native went on to explain that “every little bit” will help her reach her goal and included information about the charity as she concluded her post.
She added: “Every little bit will help me reach my goal. I’ve included information about Headway – the brain injury association below.
“Headway’s mission is to promote the understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to provide vital information, support and services to people with a brain injury, their families and carers.”
It comes just weeks after it was announced that Ellie and Izzi will be absent from ‘Gogglebox’ for the remainder of the current series following the crash – which took place in the Halton area of Leeds towards the end of March – but Channel 4 bosses will reportedly continue to pay them their full appearance fee.
A source told The Sun: “Bosses paid Ellie her full fee for the show – they didn’t want her or Izzi worrying about money. Of course they’ve honoured the payments – they take duty of care very seriously on the show. Obviously Ellie and Izzi are two of the most loved regulars on the show but it wouldn’t be right for them to have to film a light hearted show when Nat is in such a critical condition.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ferne McCann says it was love at first sight with her boyfriend Lorri Haines.
The ‘First Time Mum’ star, 31, knew instantly that she is “going to marry” him, after she met her boyfriend while on holiday in Dubai with her four-year-old daughter Sunday, who she shares with ex Arthur Collins.
Speaking on her reality show, she said: “I flew to Dubai and me and Sunday were going to have a few days with Danielle [Armstrong] and [her fiance] Tom.
“Lorri lives in Dubai and he slid into the DMs. I never, ever reply back to guys that slide in the DMs.
“But I noticed Lorri’s message and I was like, ‘He’s quite fit’. This guy is a blend between Bradley Cooper and Matthew McConaughey.
“And he was like, ‘Do you want to go out for dinner?’ I said, ‘I’m with my daughter’. He said, ‘But I have to see you before you go’.
“I was like, ‘You’re more than welcome to come and meet us,’ and he said, ‘Yeah, I’m going to come and meet you.’
“He walked in and I was like, ‘That is the man I’m going to marry. I just know it’. ”
The former ‘The Only Way is Essex’ star also showed viewers a glimpse of her first date with the 30-year-old estate agent, which involved a romantic boat ride.
She added: “I feel so lucky. It was like the heavens had opened up and god sent me an angel.
“This just feels so right, I can’t see why it wouldn’t work. I feel like our stars were aligned.
“I literally feel like I’m on cloud nine right now. I feel like I’m in a movie, I feel like I’m a princess.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Gemma Collins has teamed up with Durex to normalise self-love and de-stigmatise sex toys.
The company, which sells condoms and lubricants, have joined forces with ‘The Only Way is Essex’ star to launch a new range of vibrators in a bid to normalise masturbation.
According to new research conducted by Durex, a survey found as many as 33 per cent of us don’t practice self-love, and 63 per cent of the population feel self-love and sex toys are topics too taboo to discuss.
The research also found that two thirds of those surveyed (64 per cent) don’t own sex toys as they feel embarrassed, but nearly half wish they had more confidence to achieve their sexual desires.
Gemma, who hopes to empower people through the campaign, said: “Hons! Why do we all still view self-love and sex toys with so much embarrassment, its 2022!!
“The GC knows we all need to go on our own journey when it comes to pleasure but why put up roadblocks for ourselves and each other with all this old fashioned stigma!
“I think self-love is an amazing gift that we should celebrate, it can make us feel empowered, satisfied and stress free, what’s better than that? And if a sex toy like the new Durex Soft Vibrator can help you along the way, then go for it! They are easy to use and trust me hons, you will reap the benefits.”
Nikki Hayward, Wellness Category Manager at Durex, said: “We are thrilled to have partnered with Gemma Collins on the launch of a new exciting range of sex toys from Durex.
“We love how empowered Gemma feels about achieving the pleasure she knows she deserves for herself – and want everyone else to feel the same.
“Durex hopes to encourage us all to have more open and honest conversations about masturbation and the use of sex toys whether on your own or with someone else. We hope that people can shake off the stigma and ditch the taboo, feelings of shame and embarrassment on something that should be a way to feel real pleasure, enjoyment and satisfaction.”
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OHMYGOSSIP — Simon O’Brien has joined ‘Coronation Street’.
The 56-year-old actor – who is best known for starring as Damon Grant in now-defunct soap ‘Brookside’ during the 1980s – will make his debut on the cobbles in the coming months as Frank Bardsley, a mystery new love interest for established character Sean Tully (Antony Cotton).
A ‘Corrie’ insider told Digital Spy: “While Sean is smitten, there may be more to Frank than meets the eye. Frank went to school with local undertaker George Shuttleworth, who knows details about his past and is wary of him. Is Frank the same guy that George knew all those years ago, or has he changed his ways?”
The outlet reports Frank is a guest character and that the Simon has already started shooting his scenes in the ITV soap.
Simon was an original cast member of Liverpool-based soap ‘Brookside’, making his debut as the on-screen son of Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston’s characters Bobby and Sheila Grant.
He was propelled to teen idol status thanks to the role before being killed off in a three-part ‘Brookside’ spin-off series ‘Damon and Debbie.’
In the spin-off, widely credited as being the UK’s first “soap bubble”, Damon and Debbie McGrath – who was played by former ‘Emmerdale’ actress Gillian Kearney – headed to York to get away from their parents, who didn’t agree with their relationship.
Simon has gone on to a career in property development, but returned to screens to host ‘The Great House Giveaway’. He is expected to appear in ‘Coronation Street’ in the coming months.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ben Shephard has praised Kate Garraway as “incredibly brave”.
The 47-year-old star – who hosts ‘Good Morning Britain’ alongside the 55-year-old TV presenter – explained there are “no words” to express how much he admires his co-star as she continues to deal with her husband Derek Draper’s ongoing battle with the after-effects of COVID-19, after his body was ravaged by the virus.
He said: “There are no words to express by admiration for how Kate is continuing to manage a heartbreaking situation for her and her family. Not only looking after her children but now her husband Derek as well, and juggling a career because there are bills to pay, especially for his ongoing care. She’s incredibly brave to share her journey to help others.”
Kate – whose husband has been in need of round-the-clock care since he contracted the virus in March 2020 – won a National Television Award for her documentary ‘Finding Derek’, about his recovery, before releasing a follow-up film, ‘Caring for Derek’.
Ben went on to praise his fellow presenter for sharing her “important” journey as she explores the social care system.
He told the Metro newspaper’s SixtySeconds column: “She’s learning about the social care system and how broken it is and if she can make some steps to alleviate the pain for others then it’s hugely important, albeit inviting cameras into their house and sharing the most personal issues they are dealing with.”
The ‘Tipping Point’ host added that Kate – who has 16-year-old daughter Darcey as well as son Bill, 12, with Derek – is “brilliant” at what she does and claimed her story is about a “changed relationship.”
He added: “At the heart of it, it’s about two people it’s about two people who fall in love and have a family and then suddenly, like a lot of people, something happened that changed the course of that relationship. People have come to understand just how brilliant Kate is at what she does.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Katie Piper has hit out at internet trolls over vile comments.
The TV presenter, 38, was left with life-changing injuries to her face in 2008 after suffering an acid attack aged 24, and the model – who was awarded an OBE for her services to charity and burns victims – underwent 250 surgeries in less than a decade.
Katie has managed to maintain a positive outlook in spite of the harrowing attack, and she stands up to internet trolls who target her on a daily basis.
She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “As soon as I had an internet presence I was trolled all the time. It’s the modern version of the toilet wall at school. I always say, ‘Hurt people, hurt people’. I’m really glad I don’t come from that place of anger and hurt.
“I get something every day and sometimes it is good to challenge people’s views. It’s really disappointing.
“If social media had a policy where you use your passport to sign up and you get verified and you can’t be an egg and abuse people, then we might see some change.”
Founder of The Katie Piper foundation, the star admits at times she’s anxious when appearing on the news because of what people might say.
She added: “I dread doing mainstream stuff like the news. Who is anybody to comment on someone’s appearance? It’s not up to you to do that.
“That one person is having a ripple effect on thousands of people.
“When you go on telly and that’s the reaction, you’re just showing people, who aren’t at your stage that’s what can happen. In the beginning it was crushing, my self-esteem was really low but I’m not in that place any more and I can cope with it.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Eddie Scott has become the ‘MasterChef’ champion of 2022.
The 31-year-old former Merchant Navy officer was handed the coveted accolade by judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, after he excelled over seven weeks of fierce competition.
Reflecting on his success, Eddie said: “It’s everything. My whole life I feel has been building up to this moment.
“I can’t believe I’m standing here as the ‘MasterChef’ champion. It’s just been the most stressful and the most enjoyable! I feel like I’ve just discovered who I am as cook. It’s the best feeling ever.”
Both judges heaped praise on Eddie for his efforts on the show, with John describing him as a “culinary powerhouse”.
He added: “His love of classic French food blended with the spices of India, has made us really stand up and take notice. He’s daring, he’s adventurous, he doesn’t play it safe.”
Gregg, meanwhile, claimed that Eddie has everything needed to become a “future great chef”.
He said: “Eddie impressed from the moment he set foot in this kitchen. He’s hardly put a foot wrong throughout the competition.”
Eddie is a long-time fan of the show and he relished his time on the programme.
He shared: “I sat watching the show for years telling myself to apply. I wanted to go up in front of John and Gregg to see what I could really do.
“I think every amateur cook secretly dreams of having the chance to go onto a show like ‘MasterChef’ – to have that one chance of totally changing your life in what you love doing!”

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