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03.05.2024 / 21:31

Fool Me Once star given big role representing UK ahead of Eurovision 2024 - 'I'm delighted!'

The Eurovision Song Contest is set to be even more fabulous this year, as national treasure Dame Joanna Lumley has been announced as the UK spokesperson.The Absolutely Fabulous icon's role in the grand final was revealed by Eurovision commentator Graham Norton on The One Show on Friday. Joanna, a long-time fan of Eurovision, is already gearing up for her iconic role where she will be broadcasted live into the arena in Malmo, Sweden.The actress, who recently starred in Netflix's Fool Me Once, expressed her excitement saying: "Good evening Malmo, it's Joanna here! "I am delighted to be announcing the jury vote for the UK at this year's Eurovision.

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03.05.2024 / 22:21

EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley reveals career news after being axed from soap

EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley has officially unveiled her latest career plans after leaving the BBC soap earlier this year. As regular viewers will know, Lorraine announced her character Karen Taylor’s departure last August, with the character last seen on screen in February 2024.

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03.05.2024 / 14:15

Granite Harbour season 2, episode 1 cast: Who is returning to the BBC series?

Scottish thriller Granite Harbour returns to Aberdeen for a new three-part series on Thursday 2 May on BBC Scotland - and BBC iPlayer.The previous series saw former sergeant in the Royal Military Police, now detective, Davis Lindo (Romario Simpson) join the Aberdeen police and attempt to fit in. He and his partner DS Lara Bartlett (Hannah Donaldson) were tasked with solving the murder of an oil tycoon in Aberdeen.

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03.05.2024 / 09:03

BBC hit drama The Split returning after two years off-air with James Bond star

BBC legal drama The Split is returning to our screens for a two-part special after the show came to an end in 2022 - and its welcoming a new cast member.The series stars Nicola Walker as family lawyer Hannah Defoe, navigating her high-intensity career with her complicated love life. While the drama came to a close with series three, the BBC has revealed that the Defoe family will be back for a two-part special.

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03.05.2024 / 09:03

Devastated Vera fans spot clue beloved character could die in final-ever series

Heartbreaking final episodes of the ITV drama Vera might have sealed DCI Vera Stanhope's fate after an eagle-eyed fan spotted a massive 'clue' while following filming.The devastated viewer pointed out the significant 'clue' during filming suggests DCI Vera Stanhope might die and that Vera could meet a tragic end in the heart-wrenching final episodes. Brenda Blethyn, who has portrayed the beloved character for 14 years, is already set to leave her role after the upcoming series.

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03.05.2024 / 06:05

TOWIE star Lauren Goodger 'fed up' of people dragging up Mark Wright after tough couple of years

Lauren Goodger seems to be living her best life right now and is totally smashing it upon her much-anticipated return, eight years later, to the show that made her a star - TOWIE. However, there is one thing this Essex girl wishes didn’t keep happening.

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02.05.2024 / 19:33

EastEnders casts The Bill legend as Junior Knight

George Knight hasn’t had an easy time of it of late in EastEnders, and things are about to get even tougher as his estranged son, Junior, is about to make his first appearance in Albert Square.The pair have a complicated father-son relationship, and Junior’s arrival doesn’t come at the best time for his dad, as George is currently spiralling following the death of his adoptive mum Gloria on 11 April. The EastEnders team aren’t revealing much about Junior’s past and his relationship with his dad just yet, although it is guaranteed to be a shocking reunion.

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02.05.2024 / 17:03

Death In Paradise announces replacement for Ralf Little as big-name EastEnders star

Death in Paradise has revealed the next lead to replace Ralf Little on the BBC show - and he's a familiar face to EastEnders fans. The series announced on Thursday that Don Gilet, 57 - who famously played serial killer Lucas Johnson on EastEnders - would become the new star of Death in Paradise. He'll make his debut in the show's feature-length Christmas special this December.

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01.05.2024 / 22:01

Ellie Leach reduced to tears as 'overwhelming' Strictly Tour takes hidden toll

Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has tearfully revealed the hidden toll of taking part in Strictly Come Dancing as she opened up about her experience of touring with the show during the latest episode of Drama Queens. Picking up during a hotel stay in London ahead of a glamorous awards show, Ellie told the cameras how she had been living out of a suitcase following her iconic win last December, with most of her days spent travelling around the country from performance to performance.

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01.05.2024 / 20:35

The One Show’s Alex Jones forced to apologise to Bobby Brazier after on-air blunder

The One Show's presenter Alex Jones was left red-faced after Bobby Brazier pointed out an awkward EastEnders blunder on Wednesday's show (May 1.) During the latest episode, actor Bobby, 20, was invited to discuss his return to Albert Square as Freddie Slater, alongside Big Mo. The characters' comeback has been confirmed for the upcoming weeks, following Freddie's departure months ago and over a year since Big Mo's last appearance in Walford.

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01.05.2024 / 14:47

Vera announces huge cast shake-up as Brenda Blethyn is seen filming heartbreaking final scenes

Brenda Blethyn has been spotted giving a cheerful wave to her fans while filming the very last episodes of the long-running ITV series Vera.The acclaimed actress, who has won viewers' hearts as the iconic DCI Vera Stanhope, is wrapping up her journey with the show next year, with two final instalments being shot in the north of England.The Vera set has been buzzing with activity in Gateshead, where Brenda's warm smiles and friendly waves have been a treat for onlookers. Most recently, Brenda and the cast were spotted filming on Swinburne Street in the town and at the city's Town Hall.The concluding two episodes will form the fourteenth series of the hit ITV crime drama, which has followed the sharp-witted Vera leading her team, including DS Joe Ashworth (David Leon) at the start, followed by DS Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty), and then the returning Joe, now promoted to DI.

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01.05.2024 / 12:19

Get JLo's iconic Versace palm print dress look for your summer holiday with Ted Baker's £150 kaftan

When it comes to iconic fashion moments, Jennifer Lopez's palm print Versace dress is definitely up there.The singer wore it to the 42nd Grammy Awards ceremony on February 23 2000, and since then its made several appearances on red carpets over the years. If you want to shop the exact Versace dress that JLo wore it'll set you back a hefty £12.5k, which is why we were over the moon when we spotted a much more affordable version over at Ted Baker.The Ottleyy Printed Cut Out Maxi Cover Up, £150 here, has a similar blue and green leaf print pattern, with a plunging neckline and cut out details that make it an easier-to-wear version of the infamous dress - and we're already rushing to add it to our summer holiday packing list.

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30.04.2024 / 21:07

Coronation Street fans predict icon 'will return' after a decade to save Roy amid arrest storyline

Coronation Street fans are convinced they could be welcoming back a familiar face to help out Roy Cropper, who's found himself in a bit of a pickle in recent weeks following the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Bolton. As regular viewers will know, Roy's former employee Lauren recently vanished from her home without a trace, with the police believing that the teenager had met a sticky end after no clues were found that could reveal her whereabouts.

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30.04.2024 / 21:07

BBC EastEnders fans ‘rumble’ real reason behind Stevie Mitchell’s return after spotting clue

EastEnders fans are convinced they've sussed out Stevie Mitchell's real game plan, after the Mitchell patriarch made a surprise reappearance in Walford on Monday night. Steve, played by Guy Ritchie star Alan Ford, arrived on Albert Square in the soap's latest episode, leaving his estranged son Billy Mitchell both stunned and angry over the unexpected visit.The character first appeared earlier this year at Aunt Sal's funeral, and quickly highlighted the frosty relationship he had with his son, after having surrendered him into care as a child.

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30.04.2024 / 21:07

ITV 'axes' Alan Carr show after year-long pause on filming

ITV's Epic Gameshow has reportedly been axed, but host Alan Carr isn't too bothered.The Saturday night show, which aired three successful seasons, was previously announced as being 'rested', according to ITV insiders. However, it seems that the family-friendly game show, which debuted in 2020 and won over fans with its nostalgic nod to retro game shows, won't be returning this year.

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30.04.2024 / 13:09

Inside Coleen Rooney's huge £20m Cheshire mansion as she shows off results of big spring clean

Coleen Rooney couldn't resist showcasing her ultra-clean and luxurious £20 million Cheshire mansion after she had the carpets professionally cleaned.The wife of footballer Wayne, 38, took to Instagram, sharing a video of Hyper Cleaning doing an impressive job of transforming her home's plush grey carpets - making them look brand new. Fans were treated to a peek at Coleen's fabulously intricate decor as she filmed the cleaning team in action, right down to the chic diagonal pattern they created on her carpets.

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30.04.2024 / 00:25

Married at First Sight Australia 2024 - the couples who are still together from season 11

Fans of Married At First Sight have been treated to eight weeks of drama and scandal Down Under.The latest series of the Channel 4 show certainly had its fair share of explosive arguments, odd remarks and not one, but two cheating scandals. But despite all the drama, have any of the couples managed to stick it out? While Aussie viewers have already had the pleasure of watching the dramatic MAFS 2024 season finale, including the special two-part reunion, UK audiences are yet to see it, so there's still plenty of drama to come.

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28.04.2024 / 21:05

TOWIE newcomer Freddie Bentley on his fallout with Harry and the heartbreaking reason he quit the booze

Renowned for bringing the drama, chaos and bust-ups, The Only Way Is Essex is back – and new cast member Freddie Bentley is not shying away from any of it. The 26-year-old has joined for series 33 and is already kicking things off with a bang, as he firmly cements his “bestie” status with co-star Ella Rae Wise.This isn’t Freddie’s first rodeo when it comes to reality TV though, as he finished The Circle as runner-up behind Alex Hobern in 2018. Here, the star opens up about dramatic fallouts on the show, who he’s closest to – plus the odd frenemy – and the heartbreaking reason he can never drink alcohol again...

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27.04.2024 / 08:33

Loose Women's Linda Robson's 3-word response to Pauline Quirke 'feud' rumours

Linda Robson has opened up about the alleged 'feud' with her Birds Of A Feather co-star Pauline Quirke, putting to rest the swirling rumours.The 65 year old actress and Loose Women panellist shared her thoughts on their longstanding relationship, one that dates back to their drama school days as teenagers Rumours of a feud between the pair began to swirl when Pauline decided not to join Two Birds Of A Feather for the ITV's 2020 Christmas special, leaving Linda and fellow star Lesley Joseph initially disappointed. Linda confessed to Mail+ at the time "I'm not going to lie and say Lesley [Joseph] and I weren't disappointed." "Of course we were.

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26.04.2024 / 17:05

Vera fans predict Brenda Blethyn's replacement as ITV stars are backed to take on lead

Following Brenda Blethyn's announcement that the next series of Vera that is about to start filming would be her last, there has been much speculation that the series may not completely end with her departure – but also may not come back in its current form. Several candidates have been mentioned as possibles to ‘replace’ the much-loved actress in a potential spin-off to the original series.

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26.04.2024 / 14:53

'I had death threats': Strictly Come Dancing’s Amanda Abbington vows never do reality TV again after Giovanni feud

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington had a tough time after leaving the show - and claimed that she suffered PTSD due to her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice’s gruelling training style. Now the 52 year old Sherlock actress tells us that after leaving the show mid-series, amidst rumours of a ‘feud’ with Giovanni, she began to receive terrifying rape and death threats. Here, Amanda - who has a son with ex-husband and fellow actor, Martin Freeman, reveals that, despite a turbulent time following her participation in the hit BBC dance show, she’s now in a much better place - indeed, it seems there will even be wedding bells next year, as she plans to tie the knot with her fiance, America’s Got Talent contestant, Jonathan Goodwin … Hi Amanda, how are things? Good – I’m getting there.

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25.04.2024 / 17:51

Bridgerton star joins Heartstopper cast as new 'crush' for series three

Heartstopper has become one of Netflix’s biggest smash hits, with the third series of the coming of age comedy drama arriving on the streaming service later this year. Alongside the regular cast, the new series will feature a cameo appearance from Jonathan Bailey, otherwise known as oldest brother Anthony Bridgerton in the hugely successful period drama.The 35 year old actor will be joined by two more new cast members – Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One star Hayley Atwell and The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe’s Eddie Marsan.

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25.04.2024 / 10:57

Bobby Brazier lands huge new role away from EastEnders

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier has been filming a role in a new TV series, it has been announced.The actor, who has won a National Television Award for his role as Freddie Slater in the soap, has joined the cast of Paramount+ drama Curfew, a six-part series that began filming in London earlier this year. Curfew is based on Jayne Cowie’s novel After Dark, and is set in a society governed by ‘The Women’s Safety Act’, where men are all tracked by ankle tags and are confined to their homes by a strict 7pm curfew every night.

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25.04.2024 / 10:27

How to watch Clarkson's Farm season 3 for free: Stream all episodes without paying

Prime Video trial box Get 30 days of Prime Video totally free Shoppers can get 30 days' free access to binge watchable TV like Mr & Mrs Smith by signing up with Amazon Prime. Just remember to cancel at the end and you won't be charged.

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25.04.2024 / 10:27

Kin star shares disappointing update on future of show as fans desperate for season 3

One of the stars from RTE's gripping crime drama Kin has spilled the beans on the much-anticipated third season, leaving fans on tenterhooks about the fate of the Kinsella clan.The Dublin-based gangland thriller, featuring a stellar cast including Clare Dunne, Charlie Cox, Aidan Gillen, Ciaran Hinds, and Sam Keeley, has had viewers glued to their screens. Kin became an instant sensation on RTE, with the second season finale pulling in nearly 600,000 viewers, not to mention its smashing success on the RTE Player.The drama reached new heights of fame when it hit BBC iPlayer this February, quickly becoming one of the top five most-watched programmes during the week of its release.

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25.04.2024 / 07:17

Inside Bargain Hunt expert Caroline Hawley's huge home with famous husband

Bargain Hunt's Caroline Hawley is not just a whizz on the show, helping the red and blue teams uncover hidden treasures, but she's also a savvy businesswoman with her own antiques shop in Yorkshire.The star has given fans a sneak peek into her life away from the cameras, revealing that she lives in the stunning Albion House and boasts an incredible collection of designer dresses. Reminiscing about a lucky find at a car boot sale, Caroline shared with the Yorkshire Post: "I'd just about given up finding anything, but on one stall I saw this bit of old black cloth lying on the ground and I picked it up carefully, and there, without a shadow of a doubt, was that unmistakable label." She recounted the moment she snagged a bargain, saying: "I turned to the guy on the stand and I asked how much he wanted for it.

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24.04.2024 / 23:17

Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh discusses ‘snogging two different men everyday’ in candid look at set life

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh has candidly opened up about life behind the scenes of the iconic ITV soap as part of a brand new documentary series, Drama Queens. Lifting the lid on what it’s really like to work on one of Britain’s most beloved soaps, the Tracy Robinson actress dished the dirt on her day-to-day life on set during the recent affair storyline will Caleb Milligan.

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24.04.2024 / 17:54

Two Corrie lovers reunited again as their hit drama gets two more series

Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward will be returning for two more series of The Good Ship Murder, it has been confirmed. Shayne, 38, and, Catherine 40 previously played star-crossed lovers Aidan Connor and Eva Price on Coronation Street, and fans of the pair will get to see them on screens again as they reprise their roles on The Good Ship Murder, with Catherine playing First Officer Kate Woods, and Shayne portraying former detective Jack Grayling.

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23.04.2024 / 22:25

ITV Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon breaks down in tears as she recalls devastating miscarriage

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has bravely detailed her harrowing experience of having a miscarriage after the 28 year old actress and her partner, Ryan Ledson, suffered the tragic event in 2022. Just months after the initial loss, Lucy announced her second pregnancy, with the pair happily welcoming their son Sonny, nine months later.

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23.04.2024 / 20:57

BBC EastEnders fans ‘rumble’ Nadine’s accomplice after sick pregnancy lie exposed

EastEnders fans are convinced they've rumbled Nadine Keller's heartbreaking connection to another Walford character after the truth about her fake pregnancy was revealed to viewers during Tuesday night's episode (April 23.) As regular viewers will know, former sex worker Nadine made a dramatic return to Walford recently, stirring up drama with her announcement of an unexpected pregnancy from her past fling with Jay Brown. Understandably, the news sent shockwaves through the Square as Jay grappled with the prospect of fatherhood despite the anger of his family.

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23.04.2024 / 15:21