OHMYGOSSIP — Freddie Flintoff has quit ‘A League of Their Own’.
The former cricketer has departed the Sky series after 12 years, and the star admitted he has enjoyed an “unforgettable journey” on the show.
He wrote on his Instagram Stories: “It’s been 12 years, 16 series, 6 road trips across America Europe, 2 BAFTAs and a mud bath I’d rather forget, but now the time has come to leave the amazing ALOTO team.
“I’d like to say a huge thanks to all of you who tuned in over the years and to everyone I have worked with on the show – what an unforgettable journey it’s been.”
Freddie’s exit comes after it was announced in June last year that ‘A League of Their Own’ panellist Romesh Ranganathan was replacing James Corden as the show’s host.
The comedian was in the hot seat for the 16th series of the Sky show, as ‘Gavin and Stacey’ star James was unable to appear due to existing work commitments.
‘King Gary’ actor Romesh said: “I’m over the moon to be taking over the hosting duties and looking forward to being back in the studio with Jamie, Freddie, our guests and the live audience.
“I’m truly honoured to be the new host of such a successful show.
“I know Jamie and Freddie are delighted because they often talk about what a hero I am to both of them.”
Freddie’s fellow former panellist Jack Whitehall departed the show in 2018 after six years.
He said at the time: “I’ve actually made the decision to leave ‘A League of Their Own’.
“I’m leaving because my schedule is very busy. I love doing it but I can’t do it ­for ever and I want to explore new opportunities — I would like to do more in America.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Chris Hughes has injured his neck following a car crash.
The former ‘Love Island’ star admitted his motor has been left in a “sorry state” after the Sunday night (13.02.22) smash, but his girlfriend Annabel Dimmock left him some painkillers, a muscle rub and a drink with the note: “For my brave boy”.
He wrote on Instagram Stories: “Had a crash on the motorway last night and my cars in a sorry state, necks sore but home to this.”
The ITV Racing co-host was grateful for two other motorists who stopped to help him.
He wrote: “Not fun but two amazing people stopped to help and they were the best. One was in the RAF and the other just came from work, so thanks both.
“I was actually useless in the situation and a little meh, so didn’t know what to do.”
The couple celebrated Valentine’s Day (14.02.22) together at Annabel’s parents’ house, where she had arranged for an outdoor cinema experience for her and Chris.
And the crash didn’t appear to affect Chris’ appetite as he shared a video last night of the pair chowing down on fish and chips with curry sauce.
Last year, Chris admitted he had put on some weight during the coronavirus lockdown, but insisted he was happier since losing his six-pack.
He said: “Some days all I want to do is just eat.
“When I did that ice bath challenge I was like, ‘God, my body does not look like it did four years ago in ‘Love Island’.
“But I’m happy in my own skin. It doesn’t make me any less happy with what I am now.
“If I’ve got a holiday coming up I might get in the gym for a month beforehand.
“But I don’t really enjoy going, if I’m honest. I just occasionally set foot in there for about 20 minutes and get out.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Chloe Madeley is pregnant.
The 34-year-old star – who is the daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan – took to Instagram to reveal she and her husband James Haskell are expecting their first child together.
She shared a picture of their baby scan, and wrote: “Little one.”
Former rugby player James also revealed the news on ‘Good Morning Britain’, as his father-in-law Richard was co-hosting the show.
He said: “Chloe and I are expecting our first child, we’re going to be having a little girl.”
Former England star James then turned to Richard, and he said: “You are going to be a grandad once again.”
A picture of the couple’s three-month scan then popped up on the screen and Richard said: “That’s the little girl. Looks like she’s reading the paper!”
James joked: “Let’s hope she has her mother’s looks, because if she looks anything like me we’re in a spot of bother.”
Chloe will no doubt seek some parenting advice from her father and mother.
The star revealed last year she gets advice from Richard if she’s had a dispute with James.
She said: “If I call my dad up and James and I have had an argument, he will counsel me through it.
“One of my biggest downfalls as a person is I find it hard to let things go and move on.
“So, my dad will always tell me, ‘Let it go Chloe, this is ridiculous.’ He’ll put me in my place.
“But then at the same time, if he thinks James has done something wrong, he’ll say, ‘Stand your ground.’ ”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Brendan Cole will form an all-male partnership with Brendyn Hatfield on this weekend’s ‘Dancing on Ice’, after his pro partner Vanessa Bauer pulled out the show after testing positive for COVID.
The former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pro will join forces with Brendyn – who previously partnered singer Rachel Stevens earlier in the series – while Vanessa completes her coronavirus isolation period.
A ‘Dancing on Ice’ spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, Vanessa Bauer is unable to skate this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19. We look forward to Vanessa returning to the competition soon.
“Brendan Cole will still perform in this Sunday’s show and will be partnered with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield.”
While Brendan is “absolutely gutted” to miss out on partnering with Vanessa once again, he is delighted about forming an all-male partnership with Brendyn.
He said: “I am absolutely gutted that Vanessa is unable to skate this weekend.
“I know she would have put together another fantastic routine.
“However, and with Vanessa’s blessing I’ve been given an amazing opportunity to create something fantastic for Musicals Week with Brendyn.
“He’s an exceptionally talented skater and I have no doubt we will be able to create something really special for the show! I can’t thank him enough for stepping in.”
Brendyn added: “I’m thrilled that Brendan asked if I would skate with him this weekend – what an honour! Vanessa is a brilliant choreographer and I’ve loved watching her and Brendan skate each week.
“I’m looking forward to putting together an exciting routine for this Sunday’s show which I’m hoping will impress both the judges and viewers!”
Vanessa is also excited about seeing Brendan and Brendyn together on the ice.
She said: “I’m disappointed that I have tested positive for COVID and won’t be able to perform with Brendan for Musicals Week.
“But I am excited that Brendan gets to skate and challenge himself with an incredible fellow pro and friend in Brendyn.
“I have no doubt they will absolutely smash this Sunday. I’m looking forward to returning to the competition to showcase more creative routines!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — A ‘Peaky Blinders’ documentary is to accompany the forthcoming final series.
The BBC One period drama’s sixth series is expected to begin later this month, and to coincide with the show, a double helping of ‘The Real Peaky Blinders’ will look at the real-life gang of Victorian Birmingham in the 1800s, who inspired the hit programme.
A TV insider said: “This will be a treat for devotees of the drama, some of whom may not have been aware that it was based on a true story.”
The documentary is expected to feature some “fascinating” and “quite shocking” tales of the real-life gang of the same name, who are said to have got their moniker from stitching razor blades into the peak of their caps.
The insider added to The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “Though the gangs which inspired the Shelby clan are different in many ways, the similarities are fascinating and in many cases quite shocking.
“The documentary is a fitting way to help mark the end of the ‘Peaky Blinders’ TV phenomenon which has hooked viewers for the past nine years.”
Cillian Murphy – who plays gang leader Tommy Shelby in the BBC show – recently admitted he hopes the new season will “live up to the memory” of his late co-star Helen McCrory.
Helen died last April following a secret battle with cancer, and she was unable to film any scenes as Aunt Polly for the upcoming sixth series of the drama.
But her co-star Cillian insisted her character’s presence is still “very much felt”.
He said: “I think the whole series is really in tribute to her and to honour her. Her presence and her character’s presence are very much still felt in the series, and it is very much part of Tommy’s journey in the season.
“It’ll be different without her, you know. It simply won’t be the same. I’ve spoken about how phenomenal she was as an actress and as a person and it is an enormous loss to the whole acting community and not just for our show.
“My thoughts are always with Damian [Lewis] and her kids. I just hope that the show will live up to her memory and our memory of her.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Natalie Imbruglia was convinced Charlotte Church would win ‘The Masked Singer’.
The Australian pop star – who was revealed as Panda and crowned the winner in the ITV series last weekend – was gobsmacked at the result after she beat off competition from Mushroom (Charlotte) to triumph, and the former ‘Neighbours’ actress was just as shocked as many fans were.
Natalie, 47, said: “I was convinced that Mushroom had won it so I was just as gobsmacked.
“I think it’s wonderful that people are so invested in the person that they’re a fan of, or that they’re following, that they feel so strongly about it. But my experience being on the show was just such amazing camaraderie.
“It’s a fun family show. I don’t think it should be seriously competitive in that way.
“And I would hope that the overarching thing is that people just really enjoyed the fun that we all had on the show. Everybody’s a winner.”
The ‘Masked Singer’ judges, Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, and Jonathan Ross, were impressed by Natalie’s rendition of Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’, before she went on to perform a duet with Jason Manford, who was unmasked as Hedgehog back in season one.
Natalie has had a long standing friendship with Davina for many years, and admitted the former ‘Big Brother’ presenter was messaging her after the show in disbelief.
She added to The Sun newspaper: “Davina was DMing me [after the show] going, ‘Oh my God, I can’t believe that.’
“And we’re having this back-and-forth chat. She said, ‘I don’t think it’s sunk into you that you’ve just won an eight week competition’, and it’s true, I wasn’t expecting to win.
“But yeah, she was really funny and she was talking about the host [Joel Dommett] because he was quite freaked out that I’ve been hugging him all week.
“So that was quite funny.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alison Steadman and Katherine Parkinson are to star in comedy series ‘Here We Go’.
The actresses – who are known for their roles in ‘Gavin and Stacey’ and ‘The IT Crowd’ respectively – will appear in the sitcom which focuses on the “highs and lows” of the multigenerational Jessop family, following on from a successful pilot which was broadcast in 2020 under the title of ‘Pandemonium’.”
In a statement, the BBC said: “‘Here We’ Go follows the highs and lows of the Jessop family as they navigate a combination of life’s everyday challenges – changing careers, keeping the romance alive within a marriage, adopting a healthier lifestyle, kidnapping a dog, destroying a swimming pool and sabotaging a wedding.”
Starring alongside Alison and Katherine will be ‘Sex Education’ actor Jim Howick, After Life’s Tom Basden, Freya Parks (‘School’s Out Forever’), and Tori Allen-Martin (‘London Kills’).
The BBC added: “Having filmed his family’s disastrous attempt to carve out a holiday in the midst of the pandemic in the 2020 pilot episode, the series sees youngest son Sam continue to document the Jessop family across the year.
“Moving back and forward in time, each episode offers an intimate, observed and absurd exposé of a modern British family doing its best to support each other, if accidentally annoying everyone else in the process.”
The show will consist of six 30-minute episodes and will be penned by series star Tom.
‘Plebs’ star Tom said: “I’m delighted to be bringing the Jessop family to BBC One this year. Hopefully their spectacular failures will make the rest of us feel a bit better about ourselves.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Call the Midwife’ has to limit the amount of blood shown in the Christmas specials.
The period drama’s creator Heidi Thomas has told how the programme gets into “a minor negotiation” with BBC bosses about the amount of bodily fluids that can be seen on screen as viewers are tucking into their Christmas Day leftovers.
She told Radio Times magazine: “Every so often we get into a minor negotiation with them about the amount of blood you can see on Christmas Day.”
It comes as fans of the BBC One show were left with a dramatic cliff-hanger following the season finale on Sunday (13.02.22) as there was speculation that Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) and Doctor Patrick Turner – who is played by Heidi’s husband Stephen McGann – could have been killed off, as both appear to have been left for dead after a train crash.
After being asked how she could get rid of such beloved characters, Heidi said: “I’m a very daring woman.”
The show – which is based on the book ‘Call The Midwife: A True Story of the East End in the 1950s’ by Jennifer Worth – has been renewed for two more seasons, bringing the story to 1969.
Heidi added: “I don’t see us running out of stories any time soon.”
Recently, Helen George – who plays nurse Trixie – hit back at viewers who were upset that she had filmed the show while pregnant.
The 39-year-old actress tweeted: “I’ve seen too many ridiculous comments about my pregnancy whilst filming @CallTheMidwife1 ( also thank you for the lovely comments!) (sic)”
Helen – who welcomed her second daughter Lark in June, with her co-star Jack Ashton – insisted viewers shouldn’t “question” her body.
The star – who also has a four-year-old daughter Wren – added: “Women get pregnant, our bodies change. But we have the right to work if we choose to do so. How about just supporting it, and don’t question it? (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dame Helen Mirren says the BBC must be “protected” at all costs.
The 76-year-old actress called the broadcasting organisation an “amazing thing” and she “strongly believes” it must be safeguarded amid uncertainty over its funding in the future.
She said: “I strongly believe that the BBC has to be protected … It’s such an amazing thing, especially when you live in a country, like I do in America a lot of the time, which doesn’t have anything like the BBC.”
Helen – whose latest project sees her play Dorothy Bunton in ‘The Duke’ – went on to hit out at “beady-eyed politicians” for “attacking” the organisation following the news that the fee could be scrapped in 2027.
She told Radio Times magazine: “It’s so interesting that as politicians find themselves teetering on the pinnacle of their ambition, they all turn their beady eyes on the BBC because the BBC is turning its beady eyes on them. And they can’t stand it, one after the other, they attack the BBC – and that is exactly why we need the BBC.”
In biopic ‘The Duke’, the actress stars alongside fellow Oscar winner Jim Broadbent, who takes on the leading role of Kempton Bunton, a man accused of stealing the famous Duke of Wellington portrait from the National Gallery in the 1960s.
The 72-year-old star also spoke out about the BBC, claiming that if his character were alive today he would be “fighting to save” the broadcaster.
He said: “If Kempton was around now, he would be fighting to save the BBC; he’d be on the side of the BBC, against the government.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Former ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ star Snoochie Shy and Celebs Go Dating’s Ryan-Mark Parsons are among the famous faces who will feature in a celebrity series of ‘Hot Property’.
The BBC Three dating show – which launched in 2019 and is fronted by Yung Filly – will also star Geordie Shore’s Chloe Ferry, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’s Ellie Diamond, former ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ star Scott Thomas, and Imogen Thomas, who shot to fame on ‘Big Brother’ in 2006.
The celebrity version will see each celeb going back to their hometowns to embark on a matchmaking tour where they will be looking for dates in places such as Essex, Dundee, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Rochdale and South Wales.
Celebs will choose dates based on the stuff their potential suitors own as well as the house they live in and the company they keep.
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Snoochie said: “Had a lit time snooping in other people’s homes, shout out to Filly who was cupid … just less cute, no wings, and from south London.”
Chloe added: “It was such a fantastic experience filming with the BBC for ‘Hot Property’.
“I loved meeting Filly who kept me laughing as I was nervous about my blind date… but you will have to keep your eyes peeled to find out more!”
Scott – who dated Kady McDermott after their stint on ‘Love Island’ – is giving love another go.
He said: “I genuinely had the best time filming ‘Hot Property’ with Yung Filly!
“This guy’s energy is amazing and we got up to some right mischief scoping round the three properties.
“I definitely didn’t expect to find what we found, and my final date was very different to what I’m used to. But I loved the whole experience!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Harry Redknapp is “excited” to be writing a book with his wife Sandra.
The ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ winner is co-authoring a tome, titled ‘When Harry Met Sandra’, with his significant other in which they will tell all about their love and the “highs and lows from 50 years of marriage”.
The 74-year-old football manager wrote on Instagram: “Sandra and I are excited to reveal that we’re releasing a book together later this year sharing our love, highs and lows from 50 years of marriage. We have so many stories that we can’t wait to share with you all. ‘When Harry Met Sandra’, on sale this Autumn.”
Harry tied the knot with Sandra, 75, in 1967 and he shared plenty of insight into their marriage during his time on ‘I’m A Celebrity’ in 2018.
He told his fellow campmates: “Even when I’m out, I ring her 10 times a day. She’s my life. I’m a bit scared actually, getting older.
“I do love her too much, if anything happened it would just kill me. We just get on so well, I only want to be with her. I can never wait to see her.”
Sandra – who surprised Harry with an appearance in the jungle – admitted these comments were both “quite embarrassing” and “really nice”.
She said: “He just doesn’t realise that everybody is hearing him say things and talking about me, it’s quite embarrassing really.
“He doesn’t realise the public are seeing him saying things, which is very nice. It’s very flattering after 54 years. You don’t often hear him say things, so to hear him say that is really nice.”

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