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CHRISTINE McGuinness has turned down the opportunity to return to Real Housewives of Chesire – as the show struggles to keep its biggest stars. The 33-year-old quit the ITVbe reality show two years ago but has been asked to come back numerous times by desperate bosses.

I'M A Celebrity WILL return to Australia in November for the 2022 series, ITV has confirmed. The popular reality show has taken place in Wales for the last two years due to travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

MARK Wright and Michelle Keegan have been spotted together for the first time since he was banned from ITV for pulling out of a new show by text. The celebrity couple were pictured leaving an Essex sushi restaurant along with Michelle's mum Jacqueline. Radio host Mark looked relaxed in an all-black tracksuit while Michelle wrapped up in a full-length quilted coat.

MOLLY-Mae Hague showed off her incredible figure on the beach in a white thong bikini. The 22-year-old star, who has swapped Manchester for Mexico, looked like she was reviving her Love Island days.

They may not be dancing together anymore but Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling-Ellis' support for each other is very much continuing.

Valve has said the company is developing multiple games at the moment.Valve designer Greg Coomer spoke to Axios about the future plans for games at the company, the Steam Deck and more.Whilst Coomer didn’t reveal what Valve is working on specifically, he said that “there are multiple games in development right now at Valve, and I think they’re pretty exciting ones.”The company’s last game was Aperture Desk Job, a short experience in the Portal universe that acts as a way to show off the Steam Deck, although the game can also be played on PC as well.Before the Portal spin-off, Valve released Half-Life: Alyx, a VR-exclusive prequel to Half-Life 2. A “no VR” mod was released for the game, giving players the opportunity to play the game on their PC screen.Coomer was also asked about revisions to the recently released Steam Deck, saying that Valve is looking into a model of “monolithic updates” for the handheld, as the company doesn’t “have a completely ironed-out plan for the cadence of the hardware updates.”Interestingly, Coomer said the Steam Deck got its name as an “allusion to the form factor,” as it is an apparent reference to slang from skateboarding, sci-fi and other things the staff like.When any information will be revealed about the upcoming Valve games was not mentioned.

The Vaccines, Holly Humberstone and The Snuts have all been announced for Live At Leeds: In The Park.The new outdoor festival is organised by the same team behind inner-city multi-venue festival Live At Leeds and is set to take place June 4.It was announced last year that the festival would be headlined by Bombay Bicycle Club and also feature appearances from Arlo Parks, Sea Girls and Easy Life.Nothing But Thieves were also announced but have had to cancel their set and will be replaced by The Vaccines.Also joining them at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds are Holly Humberstone, The Snuts and Sports Team.Alfie Templeman, Cassia, Lauran Hibberd, Tribes, The Pigeon Detectives and Dream Wife have also been confirmed alongside The Mysterines, Zuzu, Kid Kapichi and Coach Party.Check out the full lineup so far below and pick up tickets here.We’re over the moon to reveal our huge line-up announcement for Live at Leeds In The Park! @thevaccines, @TheSnuts, @SportsTeam_, @DreamWifeMusic & 2022 BRITS rising star @HolHumberstone are some of the amazing acts joining us this summer at Temple Newsam on Saturday 4th June pic.twitter.com/WU9oBOoDUa— Live at Leeds (@liveatleedsfest) March 3, 2022The traditional “in the city” edition of Live At Leeds takes place on October 15, 2022. No acts have been confirmed yet.

Georgia Kousoulou has penned a candid post on Instagram celebrating her post-baby body. Georgia gave birth to her son Brody in May 2021 and is currently on a family holiday with him and Brody’s dad, Tommy Mallet – who’s just asked Georgia to marry him. Sharing a photo of herself in a red bikini while holding her son, the 30 year old wrote: “I wasn’t going to post this picture because in my head it’s not my best, not my old body but than I had to talk to myself & remind myself … look how happy I am..

Spencer Matthews is making a documentary about his late brother Michael’s final days, according to reports. Michael died in 1999 when he was just 22, on a quest that saw him become the youngest Brit to conquer Mount Everest. While Michael made it to the summit, he tragically lost the other members of his party on the way back down during a storm.

Ghetts has called on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to drop London’s congestion charge.The London rapper was speaking last night (March 2) on the red carpet at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 at the O2 Academy Brixton, where he later joined Khan to present Best Solo Act From The UK to Little Simz.“I heard Sadiq Khan’s on my table,” Ghetts told NME prior to the ceremony. “I want to ask him about the penalty charge and the congestion charge, and shit like that.

Colin Farrell isn’t a fan of his action figure.

Josh Duggar turns 34 on Thursday, and it's likely a milestone he won't forget as it's his first birthday behind bars. An Arkansas jury found the former "19 Kids and Counting" star guilty of child pornography charges in December, and he has been behind bars at the Washington County Detention Center in his home state since.Through his attorneys, Josh has since filed a motion to request a new trial and/or an acquittal. Meanwhile, he's scheduled to be sentenced on April 5.

A family of a boy who almost drowned in a sand sinkhole at Ayr beach has blasted the council's emergency response — after numerous calls failed.

TV presenter Holly Willoughby is popular for her fashion choices as much as she is for her bubbly on-screen personality.

Experts have shared two types of food than can have a significant effect on weight loss if you are able to cut them out of your diet.

Holby City bosses have confirmed the final air date of the soap and sadly, there's not long to go. The BBC medical drama will finish at the end of this month after 23 years on screen. Fans were devastated by the news that the hit show is leaving our screens, creating petitions and using social media to call for the show to stay on the air.

Lorraine Kelly broke into hysterical laughter as she admitted an X-rated scene in Pam & Tommy was the “funniest thing” she had “ever seen.” The 61 year old presenter spoke to entertainment reporter Ross King on ITV morning Lorraine about the biographical Disney+ series, Pam & Tommy which covers the marriage and leaked sex tape of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. Presenter Lorraine then went on to give her thoughts on the controversial series that featured a “talking winky”.

KATE Garraway told of how husband Derek's Covid battle "turned her life upside down" in her new TV show. The broadcaster has bravely continued working while raising her two children and caring for Derek over the past two years.

JEREMY Vine is facing a ferocious backlash from viewers after he said Russian soldiers deserve to die. In a phone conversation with a viewer on his Channel 5 show, Jeremy had no sympathy for Russian soldiers and conscripts invading Ukraine.

Jehnny Beth has told NME what to expect of her upcoming new music, teasing that it’s both “fun” and “punk”.The Savages vocalist was speaking on the red carpet at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 at London’s O2 Academy Brixton last night (March 2), where she presented CHVRCHES and Robert Smith with the award for Best Song By A UK Artist.Discussing her plans for the rest of 2022 and beyond, Beth said: “I’ve been acting in a few movies in France, so that’s carrying on, and films are coming out.”She added: “And then I’ve done some new music, and that will come out pretty soon, I hope.”Asked what we can expect in terms of the stylistic direction of the new music, Beth said: “It’s fun, it’s punk, but electronic as well.”Beth’s last new music came in the summer of 2021 when she released a collaborative album with Primal Scream‘s Bobby Gillespie called ‘Utopian Ashes’.

Netflix documentary.The actor and activist revealed the project on Instagram, writing: “My life. A thousand imperfections.

ITV has pulled I'm A Celebrity….Get Me Out of Here! and The Voice Kids from Russian TV amid the Ukraine invasion. The ongoing assault on Ukraine by Russia has caused a number of subsequent debates across sports and TV.

Disney+ has greenlit its debut Dutch scripted original, an adaptation of Simon de Waal’s Nemesis.

Russell T Davies Channel 4/HBO AIDS drama It’s a Sin has continued its awards season domination by picking up six nominations at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.

A man was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries following a violent unprovoked assault in Paisley.

People who are hoping to put down roots in Livingston should expect continued high demand for homes.

A brave pensioner has revealed she has been left traumatised by a thug who battered her with a crowbar while he raided her home.

ViacomCBS has struck a deal to sell its CNET unit to Red Ventures for $500 million. The transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorUPDATED 09/4/20, 4:40AM PST: ViacomCBS and Red Ventures are close to completing a $500M deal for tech website CNET, according to the Wall Street Journal.The pact could be announced this week and is expected to close in Q4. Red Ventures is a digital marketing company that owns a varied portfolio of online businesses.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorViacomCBS is offloading CNET Media Group in a $500 million deal to digital-marketing company Red Ventures, which announced the deal Monday.Under the deal, Mark Larkin, EVP and GM of CNET Media Group, along with the unit’s senior team will remain with Red Ventures following the acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020.CBS acquired CNET Networks in 2008 for $1.8 billion.