Jonathan Scott Says Quarantining With Zooey Deschanel Has ‘Been A Blessing’

K.J. Yossman As BBC Studios gears up for its annual showcase, where it introduces its upcoming hot projects to international buyers, U.K.-based Jonathan Blyth, BBC Studios’ director of comedy, and Kelly Miller, BBC Studios’ Los Angeles-based senior VP of scripted strategy, sat down with Variety to discuss what’s on their comedy slate, working with streamers and the biggest challenges they’re currently facing.What do you look for in a comedy?Kelly Miller (KM): It’s all about authentic storytelling, that lived-in experience, a talent who has something to say. Those are the comedies and the shows that are most resonant with audiences around the world, but particularly here in the U.S.Jonathan Blyth (JB): Talent is very much at the heart — front and centre.

The Tinder Swindler subject Shimon Hayut has said the women in the Netflix documentary “weren’t conned”.Hayut, who also went by the alias Simon Leviev in the recent film, recently spoke to Inside Edition about the allegations levelled against him by several women who met him on Tinder.The first part of the interview aired yesterday (February 21) with a second part due to be released today (February 22), also featuring Hayut’s girlfriend Kate Konlin.“I’m not this monster,” Hayut said of the claims of The Tinder Swindler. “I was just a single guy that wanted to meet some girls on Tinder.”The Netflix documentary alleges that Hayut convinced women he was the son and heir of diamond mogul Lev Leviev, before reportedly conning them out of millions of dollars.“They weren’t conned and they weren’t threatened,” Hayut said of the women featured in the doc, and said of the claims he was the son of Leviev: “No I am not, and I never presented myself [as such].”He went on to say he didn’t “feel bad” for the women who accused him as the allegatiosn were false, and said he is “a legit businessman” in terms of justifying his current lavish lifestyle.Hayut added: “I want to clear my name, I want to say to the world, this is not true.”Victims Cecilie Fjellhøy, Ayleen Koeleman and Pernilla Sjoholm recently set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to repay their debts after being conned.“You’re probably here because you’ve heard about our story, and we appreciate you taking the time to search and find this page,” they wrote.“The past few days have been a whirlwind, and we three (Ayleen, Pernilla and Cecilie) have been completely shocked and floored by the flood of compassion and support from everyone.

Pale Waves have announced new dates for their shows in Dublin and Belfast.

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America’s Got Talent judges have paid tribute to series star Jane Marczewski, who died on Sunday 19 February after being diagnosed with cancer. She was 31.

The move was bold. But, to be fair, Property Brothers' Drew Scott and his twin brother Jonathan Scott didn't build their estimated $20 million empire by using an abundance of caution.

Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel found love on “Carpool Karaoke” but it was not all meant for public consumption.

Jonathan Scott had a great birthday under quarantine all thanks to Zooey Deschanel!

Jonathan Scott, 42, made sure all his Instagram followers knew just how grateful he is for his girlfriend Zooey Deschanel, 40, on May 2 when he took to Instagram to post some cute pics and a special message to go along with them. In the photos, which are screenshots, he and the actress can be seen happily playing a Game of Thrones-inspired murder mystery game online with several friends through a multi-camera video chat. They are all decked out in their best Game of Thrones-like attire and have their game names labeled at the bottom of their screens. Jonathan and Zooey‘s names were Snobb Snark and Queen Cersei Lamester.

Best girlfriend of the year award has just gone to Zooey Deschanel.

It’s the little things that count. Zooey Deschanel took to Instagram on Tuesday to share an adorable snap in honor of boyfriend Jonathan Scott’s 42nd birthday. The 40-year-old actress and the “Property Brothers” star have been in quarantine together amid the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean the pair isn’t celebrating the milestone, and Deschanel is stoked she simply gets to make his birthday cake.

Jonathan Scott revealed that he did not ever watch his girlfriend Zooey Deschanel‘s show New Girl until they began dating.

Love is in the air for Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott, and what better way to celebrate it than on the Property Brothers star’s 42nd birthday! The New Girl actress, 40, took to Instagram on April 28, posting an adorable black and white image of herself giving Jonathan a smooch on his cheek. Her caption, however, was even cuter! “This amazing person makes me truly happy every single day and fills my life with love and joy,” the actress and She & Him frontwoman began her post. “Happy birthday @mrsilverscott! You are one of a kind wonderful. So happy I get to make your birthday cake,” she concluded her sweet caption, adding cake, heart, and heart face emojis!

If you're going to be stuck at home with someone, Jonathan Scott highly recommends it be Zooey Deschanel  Minus any coronavirus-related anxieties, their six-plus weeks holed up together have been, actually, kinda great, he recently admitted to People. "Let me tell you, I've been quarantined with the perfect person," he noted.

True love is completing every episode of ! That’s what star Jonathan Scott has to say about his girlfriend, Zooey Deschanel’s, sitcom during the couple’s appearance on his brother, Drew Scott, and wife Linda Phan’s podcast,

Michael Bublé is honouring his late grandfather in a big way.

Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott are used to spending a lot of time together. Like, a-lot-a-lot.

Jonathan Scott said he feels "blessed" to be quarantined with his girlfriend Zooey Deschanel. The HGTV star recently virtually chatted with the hosts of "The Talk," where he discussed whether being in close quarters has been difficult for himself, 41, and Deschanel, 40, as well as what they've been up to while staying safe at home during the coronavirus outbreak.

The Hot Docs Canadian Documentary Festival on Tuesday unveiled its 2020 lineup, selected before the COVID-19 crisis forced organizers to postpone the Toronto live event, initially set for April 30 to May 10. "The festival was locked and loaded.

Jonathan Scott is opening up about life in quarantine with his girlfriend Zooey Deschanel!

BRAD Pitt is seen in tears as he gifts an old friend a renovated property in the first trailer for the Property Brothers' new HGTV show, Celebrity IOU. Avengers star Jeremy Renner, Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson are among the celebrities to join Drew and Jonathan Scott's new show.

Daisy Ridley has a story to tell, and she’s doing it virtually.

Brad Pitt has revealed that while filming Legends of the Fall, his makeup artist had to apply makeup to his butt.His longtime makeup artist, Jean Black, was just doing her job and covering up a visible tan line.Pitt made the revelation during an appearance on HGTV's Celebrity IOU, alongside the Property Brothers.Brad Pitt is known for both his acting skills and his stunning physique. But according to Pitt, even he needs a little help from his makeup artist now and again.

Daisy Ridley has a story to tell, and she’s doing it virtually.

Happily quarantined! Though being isolated amid the coronavirus pandemic isn’t exactly fun, Jonathan Scott has found the silver lining in the situation, considering he’s cooped up with girlfriend Zooey Deschanel.

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are helping keep kids entertained while quarantined!

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are here to help put your kids to sleep.

There's no time like the present to sit down with a book!

HGTV stars are showing their appreciation for all workers fighting the coronavirus. In an Instagram clip shared by the home and design channel on Friday, a handful of personalities are seen in home video messages, sharing their gratitude for medical professionals, as well as those considered essential workers, who are keeping "things as normal as they can possibly be." The one-minute video starts with the hashtag #HomeTogether, which according to People magazine, the channel is using to encourage people to stay at home to help "flatten the curve." “How’s it going guys?” "Property Brothers" star Drew Scott first asks, which is then followed by a slew of HGTV personalities saying hello.

Couples that quarantine together, stay together? Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are fully embracing their lockdown time side by side, due to the coronavirus, and they’re not alone.

“Property Brothers” star Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel shared a video message with fans calling for them to self-isolate to help stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Both stars shared the same video on their respective Instagram accounts in which they sit on a couch looking directly into the camera for an “honest conversation” about how their viewers can curtail the spread of the coronavirus.

“Property Brothers” star Jonathan Scott and girlfriend Zooey Deschanel shared an Instagram video on Thursday related to the coronavirus pandemic, with a simple but important message: stay home.

After an Oscar win comes…a stop on HGTV? If you're Brad Pitt, that's a yes! Pitt, who won an Oscar for his performance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood will appear in the star-studded new HGTV series Celebrity IOU. The show hails from Property Brothers duo Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott and will feature the twin brothers helping each celebrity with a special renovation.

Drew and Jonathan Scott are back to business following the coronavirus pandemic.