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November 7, 2012 · 3:38 pm

ITV confirms I’m a Celeb… line-up

Corrie star Helen among the stars heading to the jungle

Boxer David Haye, Tory MP Nadine Dorries and former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan are all set to enter this year’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! jungle this year, is has been announced.

The rumoured celebrity line-up has been circulating for weeks, however ITV has now confirmed their all-star line-up for 2012.

Joining Haye, Flanagan and Dorries will be former Pussycat Doll, Ashley Roberts, comedian Brian Conley and ex Made in Chelsea star, Hugo Taylor.

Eastenders baddie Charlie Brooks, Bird of a Feather Linda Robson, darts champion Eric Bristow and actor Colin Baker make up the final ten stars heading to the jungle to face some nasty surprises.

The series will once again be presented by duo Ant and Dec and will follow the celebrities as they endure two weeks in the harsh surroundings of the Australian jungle, cut off from the outside world.

Last year’s I’m a Celeb… saw McFly’s Dougie Poynter crowned King of the Jungle.

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! starts on Sunday 11 November at 9pm on ITV1.

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August 16, 2012 · 4:33 pm

‘Downton was f**king atrocious’

Benedict stars in Parade’s End, coming to BBC Two in August

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has decided to make his opinion on period drama Downton Abbey quite clear, branding it “f**king atrocious”.

The Sherlock star, who is currently promoting BBC period drama Parade’s End, spoke to Reader’s Digest about the new series, before having a pop at Downton’s second season:

“We’re remembering that there was a world before the First World War. We’re living in a culture now that’s revering, or having a nostalgia trip with, the beginning of the 1900s.

“Although Downton traded a lot on the sentiment in the last series… but we won’t talk about that series because it was, in my opinion, f**king atrocious.”

When asked if he worried that Parade’s End would be seen as a similar type of programme to Downton, Cumberbatch, who plays the lead role of Christopher Tietjens in the show, answered:

“There was that fear, yes. I thought, ‘Are we pandering to a taste?’ But this is so much more sophisticated, so much more unusual.

“You rarely see a piece about this class of people that’s this accurate, funny and pointed. We’re not making some clichéd comment, ‘Oh, isn’t it awful the way there’s this upstairs-downstairs divide’.”

September’s issue of Reader’s Digest is out on 21 September. Parade’s End starts on 24 August on BBC Two.

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August 13, 2012 · 4:16 pm

Manchester venue for X Factor final

Final to be held outside London for the first time

This year’s X Factor final will be held in Manchester, show producers have confirmed.

It will be the first time the show’s climax has been staged outside of the Capital.

The first seven X Factor finals were held at Fountain Studios in Wembley, home of the regular live shows, however in 2011, show bosses chose to move the final to the larger Wembley Arena.

This year’s two-night final will now be held at Manchester Central Convention Complex, with around half of tickets set to be distributed to fans via the programme’s sponsor, TalkTalk.

There will be a slight change to the judging panel this season, with Nicole Scherzinger joining Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh in place of departing judge, Kelly Rowland.

Series eight of the X Factor begins on 18 August at 8pm on ITV1, with the final scheduled for December.

Related: X Factor start date confirmed

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July 31, 2012 · 10:49 am

X Factor promo upsets Shayne Ward

Shayne won the X Factor in 2005

ITV has launched a new advertising campaign for the X Factor that seems to have hit a nerve with series two winner, Shayne Ward.

The promo looks back at the show’s history and features Leona Lewis, One Direction, Olly Murs, Alexandra Burke, JLS and Little Mix talking about their experiences on the reality show.

However, Shayne, 27, seems a bit rattled that he hasn’t been mentioned, commenting on Twitter:

“Just seen the new X Factor promo video. Yet again it’s like I’m being erased slowly from their history.

“Pathetic really. Would love to know why?”

Ward won the X Factor in 2005 and subsequently scored two platinum albums. His third record, Obsession, reached Number 15 in the charts and his single of the same name debuted at Number 97.

Other series winners Matt Cardle, Joe McElderry, Leon Jackson and Steve Brookstein have also been left out of the promo.

Shayne is currently starring as Stacee Jaxx in 80s-themed musical, Rock of Ages at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. He is reportedly set to return to the studio when his contract ends this September.

Watch ITV’s #WhoseTimeIsNow promo for the next series of the X Factor, which starts in August, now:

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April 25, 2012 · 11:58 am

Darcy Bussell joins Strictly

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Dancer Darcy Bussell is to join the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel when the show returns this autumn, it has been confirmed.

The former Principal Dancer at the Royal Ballet will replace singer Alesha Dixon, who is now appearing on rival reality show, Britain’s Got Talent.

Bussell, who previously appeared on the programme as a guest judge in 2009, will sit alongside long-standing judges Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman and Craig Revel Horwood.

Of her new role, Darcy told the BBC:

“I had such a lovely experience in 2009 when I was a guest judge, that coming on board now feels very natural. Strictly combines quality dance and great entertainment, which is such a positive for everybody involved.

“I am very excited and really looking forward to being part of the Strictly team.”

Station controller Danny Cohen described Strictly as the “jewel in BBC One’s crown” and said that there was “no-one better” to join the panel.

Alesha Dixon joined Strictly in 2009, replacing Arlene Phillips; a move that sparked controversy among audiences.

She announced her departure from the show in January 2012, after being offered a judging role on ITV1′s Britain’s Got Talent.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens later this year.

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April 18, 2012 · 10:42 am

Gary Barlow X Factor return confirmed

Gary is the only judge to be officially confirmed

Gary Barlow will return to the X Factor panel for the next series of the reality show, it has been confirmed.

The Take That star announced the news via his Twitter page on 17 April, cryptically posting:

“I’ve got some news ……”

Before revealing that he would returning to the panel for a second time:

“I’m so happy to tell you all that I’m back on the X factor this year! See you at auditions.”

ITV and the producers of the reality series later confirmed the news in a press release, with SyCo boss Simon Cowell quoted as saying:

“It’s great to be able to confirm our first judge for this year’s show. Gary has earned his place and I’m excited to be working with him again.”

The other three judges are yet to be confirmed by the channel, Thames or SyCo, however Tulisa Contostavlos, who mentored winners Little Mix last year, and only remaining original judge, Louis Walsh, are both expected to return.

It is not yet known if Kelly Rowland will feature in this year’s series.

The X Factor was the most watched show in 2011 and was named Best Talent Show at the National TV Awards in January.

This year will see a slight rule change, with any singer over the age of 16 allowed to enter, even if they have a record deal in place.

The series will return in summer 2012.

Related: Barlow breaks baby news
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November 10, 2011 · 5:35 pm

I’m a Celeb… line-up confirmed

This year’s I’m a Celebrity….Get Me Out of Here! line-up has been revealed by ITV.

Comedian Freddie Star, McFly rocker Dougie Poynter and Essex’s finest Mark Wright are all heading the the Australian jungle to take part in this year’s show.

Coronation Street’s Anothony Cotton – who plays Sean Tully – also features in the line-up, alongside Emmerdale’s Lorraine Chase, actress Stefanie Powers and Benidorm’s Crissy Rock.

They will be joined by athlete Fatima Whitbread, ex champion jockey Willie Carson and Real Hustle beauty, Jessica Jane Clement.

I’m a Celeb… kicks off on 13 November at 9pm on ITV1.