Watchdog presenter Chris Hollins fell off a hoverboard on live TV

October 16, 2015, 6:36 am

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They might be one of the hottest new gadgets around – but clearly hoverboards are harder to control than you might think.

As Watchdog presenter Chris Hollins discovered on Thursday night’s show when, while trailing an upcoming item about dangerous cheaper versions of the boards, he attempted to ride on one – and promptly fell off.

It all started smoothly enough as Chris brought the offending item in to the studio, declaring: ‘They’re really difficult to drive, these, because I’ve just fallen over.’

Which he did – on live TV – just seconds later, as the board went from under his feet and rolled off in to a corner,… Read the full story

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Brian McFadden says he was offered Shayne Ward’s Coronation Street role – but turned it down

October 16, 2015, 7:59 am

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Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden says he was offered Shayne Ward’s role in Coronation Street – but he turned it down.

Shayne burst onto the cobbles in August as Michelle’s cousin and Carla’s long-term friend Aidan Connor, and he went down a storm with fans of the show. But Brian claims the role very nearly went to him.

‘I did actually get asked to go and have a meeting with Coronation Street about doing a role in it but time wouldn’t let me because I was doing Who’s Doing The Dishes and I had an album coming out,’ he told The Sun.

But Brian says he decided it wasn’t for him as he couldn’t relocate to Manchester for nine months.

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A Simpsons fan has started a petition to call the Australian currency ‘Dollarydoos’

October 16, 2015, 8:35 am

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A Simpsons fan has taken his love of the show to new extremes in a bid to help the Australian economy.

So much so that he’s started a petition on the Change.org website to help his country out, by changing the name of the currency to ‘Dollarydoos’ – as featured in the classic ‘Bart vs Australia’ episode of the show.

The petitioner, who goes by the name of Thomas Probst, has attempted to convince folks to sign by pointing out that making such a move will only serve to increase the popularity of Australian currency.

‘Due to global commodity prices plummeting,… Read the full story

Introducing the hunky Staz Nair – he’s joining Game Of Thrones next season and you’ll want to know about him

October 16, 2015, 8:53 am

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Meet Staz Nair.

He’s apparently a new Game Of Thrones actor joining season six and he is definitely one to watch out for.

Season six is still donkey’s years away, but little things like news like this will help tide die-hard GOT fans over. There appears to be a new face joining the Dothraki.

Staz is a model, actor and musician – you might recognise him from the X Factor – who is making the leap into one of the biggest TV shows of all time and, although his role hasn’t been officially announced yet, he’s been loving every minute of it.

Staz has been spotted on set filming scenes with the Dothraki, and was allegedly seen with Emilia Clarke, so… Read the full story

TFI Friday is back and we can barely contain our excitement

October 16, 2015, 9:12 am

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TFI Friday pulled in 4.3 million viewers when it returned for a one off 20th anniversary special back in June.

Now the entertainment show is back for an eight part run, which begins tonight (Friday 16 October) at 8.00pm, and we’re counting down the hours till it airs.

U2, Take That, Steve Coogan, Irish actress Saoirse Ronan and punk group Slaves will all be appearing in the first episode and host Chris Evans seems rather overwhelmed.

‘U2 TFi Friday sound check,’ he tweeted earlier. ‘This is really happening. Tonight 8pm LIVE on Channel 4.’

U2 TFi Friday sound check. A few hours ago. This is really happening.… Read the full story

French drama The Returned is back, but do we have another Lost on our hands?

October 16, 2015, 9:15 am

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WARNING: This article contains spoilers about series 2 of The Returned

The second series of spooky French drama The Returned is about to, er, return to Channel 4 after a two-year hiatus.

If you didn’t catch it first time around, the story is set in a small town in France where a growing number of dead people are showing up years – sometimes decades – after they passed away.

Creator Fabrice Gobert has promised ‘more action’ in the second outing of the drama, and said the characters are ‘ready to fight with the fantastic’.

But with its central mystery – ie, why are dead people back and what’s their beef? – still hanging in the air, viewers are no doubt anxious to know whether or not answers are on their way.

Everybody remembers what happened with Lost, which stuttered to an awkward and unsatisfying close after six series.

Gobert has given fans some… Read the full story

Hollyoaks releases killer trailer ahead of 20th anniversary week as Dr S’Avage uncovers gloved hand killer

October 16, 2015, 9:16 am

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Hollyoaks has unveiled a trailer packed full of teasers ahead of its 20th anniversary week next week.

And it’s the Roscoe family who’d better watch their back from the looks of things.

The gloved hand killer is finally going to be unmasked as Dr S’Avage uncovers the culprit’s identity and is left speechless.

But whether or not he’ll be able to tell someone who the hospital killer is before it’s too late is another question altogether…

There’s drama all around as Trevor Royle also goes after Robbie for betraying him and Freddie and Jason get caught in the crossfire.

Elsewhere fans have got Hollyoaks Pride to feast their eyes on too and a dramatic water stunt sure to give you goosebumps.

MORE: 25 soap spoilers: Hollyoaks triple murder, Emmerdale shooting twist and EastEnders secret… Read the full story

Catherine Tate wants to take her alter ego Nan on tour

October 16, 2015, 10:19 am

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Catherine Tate fans who are keen to see a bit more of her famous character Nan may be about to get their wish.

The comedian says she’s hoping to take the foul-mouthed pensioner from her BBC sketch show on the road.

‘I am thinking of doing a live show of Nan and sort of bringing back some of the characters, probably in the spring I’d like to do that,’ she revealed.

Joannie ‘Nan’ Taylor appeared on The Catherine Tate Show from 2004 to 2009 and was so popular that she had her own one-off TV special last year.

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What’s going in here? Che Chesterman gets to grips with Josh Daniel as Nick Grimshaw’s X Factor judges’ houses kicks off

October 16, 2015, 10:45 am

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Libby Kennedy from Neighbours hasn’t aged at all in 21 years since she started in the show

October 16, 2015, 11:59 am

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Whatever night cream Neighbours’ Libby Kennedy has been using, we need some.

After 20 years most people tend to look a less sprightly version of their younger selves. Libby Kennedy on the other hand could just be walking into Ramsay Street for the first time.

It’s been 21 years since Kym Valentine had her first outing in the famous cul-de-sac at the age of 17 in 1994. A few births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and swapped heads (remember that time she went under water as one Libby and came up as another?!), it’s like nothing has changed.

There is some kind of Neighbours paradox going on.

She’s now 38 and apart from a slight… Read the full story

TFI Friday is back but everyone’s pining for the 90s version

October 16, 2015, 1:52 pm

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TFI Friday is back, baby!

Chris Evans’ show has finally been revived after all of these years, and although this is potentially the best thing EVER (totally just regressed 15 years), some people are still living in the past.

The show was its usual craziness from the good old days, with Roger Moore accepting a cuteness award on behalf of a wheelbarrow full of collie puppies, there was the slip and slide, there was a baby that looked like Bono, and Take That popped up with their new single. The audience was filled with Guinness-swilling stars like old times, with Chris Evan’s ex Billie Piper and Hollyoaks’ Jorgi Porter hanging out for a tipple or two.

Even U2 closed the show.

But die-hard… Read the full story

EastEnders spoilers: Kat and Alfie Moon return for explosive Christmas storyline

October 16, 2015, 3:58 pm

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Here’s an early Christmas present for Walford fans – Albert Square favourites Alfie and Kat Moon are heading back in time for the show’s Yuletide episodes. But the chances of them enjoying any festive cheer look pretty slim.

The pair were last seen heading out of Walford after a lottery win changed their lives – but Alfie was hiding the terrible secret that he was suffering from a brain tumour. It was also revealed to viewers that Kat gave birth to a son that she isn’t even… Read the full story

EastEnders spoilers: Craig Revel Horwood arrives in Walford

October 16, 2015, 3:59 pm

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Well, kind of. 

Since Shirley Benson’s legendary cat, Walford has been lacking a bit of feline magic – but that’s all set to change when Carmel Kazemi returns.

With her, she brings her pet Craig Revel Horwood (yes, really) and, as Dominic Treadwell-Collins explained to Metro.co.uk, this can only lead to some memorable scenes.

He said: ‘Carmel is about to come back with her cat Craig Revel Horwood as she’s a big Strictly fan and it leads to an amazing scene with Danny Dyer and Linda Henry shouting “Craig Revel Horwood!” trying to lure a cat out!’

We always said that Craig was a bit pf a pussycat at heart.

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EastEnders spoilers: Ricky Norwood’s exit confirmed as Fatboy is written out of the soap after five years

October 17, 2015, 1:23 am

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After five years playing Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb, Ricky Norwood has been given the chop from EastEnders.

Ricky’s departure was confirmed today as it was announced producers had made the decision to write loveable rogue Fatboy out of the soap.

He will film his final scenes next week but show bosses aren’t giving away any details on when his exit will air just yet.

An EastEnders spokesperson who told Metro.co.uk: ‘We can confirm Ricky is leaving. We wish him all the best for the future.’

Strictly Come Dancing: Helen George branded ‘Strictly bitch’ by other dancers

October 17, 2015, 3:01 am

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Uh oh. It appears all is not as it seems behind the cameras of the BBC’s hit family show Strictly Come Dancing as some of the pro dancers have branded contestant Helen George this year’s ‘Strictly bitch’.

Partnered with former winner Aljaz Skorjanec, the Call The Midwife star reportedly won’t talk to any of her fellow contestants and ignores all the dancers apart from Aljaz.

Speaking to The Sun, a show insider added: ‘She’s a prima donna, but she’s very sweet when the cameras are on.’

They also… Read the full story

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The Apprentice’s Selina Waterman-Smith could be facing jail time and ‘holds the BBC responsible’

October 17, 2015, 4:43 am

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The Apprentice candidate Selina Waterman-Smith has revealed she holds ‘the BBC ultimately responsible’ after being told she could be deported from her home in Dubai following social media users branding her a exotic dancer.

In the first episode of the new series of Lord Alan Sugar’s reality show, the businesswoman revealed she had been a ‘podium dancer’ in her early days before turning it into a business.

However viewers took to Twitter to describe Selina as an exotic dancer and her lawyers have now told her to expect a call from police in the Arab state.

‘It is a very, very strict Arabic Muslim country. You can’t afford a scandal,’ Selina told The Mirror.

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Simon Cowell says Anton Stephans has a weird face – NOTHING can prepare him for Anton’s ultra-sassy comeback

October 17, 2015, 5:17 am

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Forget the singing – the next installment of The X Factor’s six chair challenge is ALL about hopeful Anton Stephans and his sensational comeback for Simon Cowell.

In fact, he deserves to win the competition for his quick-thinking sassiness which leaves even Simon dumbfounded.

As Anton takes to the stage to try to bag himself a chair and make it through to Si’s judges’ houses, the show boss has a piece of advice for him.

‘I’m going to give you some advice though Anton,’ Simon begins. ‘You do pull weird faces when you sing.’

Cue the best comeback EVER from Anton.

‘If you’re in an environment, I think, where lots of people have Botox so your face doesn’t move, that becomes your normal. But if you’re a bit poor like me and your friends are poor and can’t afford Botox, your face kind of moves when you speak.’

TOU-CHÉ!

And then Simon did this:

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Find out more about Ed Sheeran’s upcoming Home And Away cameo

October 17, 2015, 5:32 am

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Ed Sheeran’s Home and Away cameo is now less than two weeks away and we finally have some more details.

Including the news that Ed is going to perform for the Summer Bay residents!

We wouldn’t expect anything less.

Ed is playing Teddy, an internationally renowned pop star (shouldn’t be too difficult then), whose nanny as a child was long-standing character, Marilyn.

Marilyn has told her husband John that a musician will be staying with them but that he’ll cause no fuss because… Read the full story

X Factor 2015: Simon Cowell brands Overs hopeful Max Stone ‘half dead’. Ouch!

October 17, 2015, 6:15 am

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Simon Cowell is a hard man to impress.

Not only do the contestants in his category have to worry about his comments on their singing during the Six Chair Challenge.

But the music mogul also isn’t afraid to lay into their personalities.

He starts criticising Max Stone before he even starts singing during Sunday night’s show.

Poor Max, who is battling out against the rest of the Overs for a spot in the next round, has only been on the stage for a few seconds before Simon remarks, ‘You look – if you don’t mind me saying so – like you’re half-dead.’

No Simon,… Read the full story

Union J’s Josh Cuthbert joins the I’m a Celebrity 2015 line-up rumour mill

October 17, 2015, 7:08 am

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I’m A Celebrity… Get Me out Of Here! starts in a matter of weeks and it seems the line-up STILL hasn’t been confirmed.

Either that or someone out there is having a giggle with all of these rumour stories doing the rounds.

The latest star in line to join the jungle show is Union J’s Josh Cuthbert.

The hunky 23-year-old singer would certainly draw in the female viewers, especially with the prospect of those shower scenes.

A TV insider told The Sun: ‘Josh would be a major hit for women and gay men.

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