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Martin Kemp’s son to host The Xtra Factor


Martin Kemp's son is being lined up to host 'The Xtra Factor'.
Roman Kemp - the youngest child of the Spandeau Ballet singer - has been eyed up to host the spin-off programme after he left show boss Simon Cowell speechless during a recent interview.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, he said: "Obviously we have a lot of talks about it. We've had a lot of talks in the past year about 'Xtra Factor' so we'll see. For me, that's the next step."
But the radio DJ can't quite believe he's even in with a shot of hosting the show as it's something he's always dreamed of.
He explained: "It's nice to know these big shows I look up to are watching and thinking about putting me in that show.
"Having companies like ITV ask if you're interested in doing these types of shows, like 'Xtra Factor', it's nice, it's really nice."
However, Roman, 23, may miss out on the presenting gig this year as bosses are still considering keeping Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odom, who took over from Caroline Flack and Olly Murs last year, on for another series.
A show insider said: "Rochelle and Melvin did a great job last years. No decisions have been taken on what's going to happen this year."

Alan Carr refused to compete on The Jump


Alan Carr was begged by producers to compete on 'The Jump' - but he refused because he didn't want to break his neck.
The 39-year-old comedian has admitted bosses kept bombarding him with phone calls about appearing on the dangerous winter sports show, which concluded last month, but he turned them down out of fear he'd end up paralysed.
He told The Daily Star newspaper: "Channel 4 wanted me to be on 'The Jump'. Seriously. They said, 'Why not?' And I said, 'Because I don't want to be in a neck brace.' "
And the chat show host is no doubt thanking his lucky stars he wasn't persuaded to slip into his thermals and hit the Austrian slopes last month after seven celebrities were forced to pull out of the competition due to life-changing injuries.
And, although the ski show ended two weeks ago, some of the stars are still battling with their broken bones and nasty gashes.
Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is currently undergoing rehabilitation after she broke her back when she ploughed into a barrier while training for the programme in January.
Rebecca Adlington still has her arm in a sling after she dislocated her shoulder in the Air Jump.
Tina Hobley is still in a cast after she dislocated her elbow and fractured her arm when the crew failed to vacate the landing area.
And Mark-Francis Vandelli is waiting to undergo another operation on his ankle after he snapped the bone while battling it out in the aggressive Snow Cross challenge.

Matt LeBlanc urged to get famous friends on Top Gear


'Top Gear's Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc have been ordered to nab their famous friends for the show.
The new presenting duo - who were announced as the programme's replacement hosts earlier this year - have been told by bosses to trawl their contact books and persuade their Hollywood pals to take part on the revamped motoring show.
Speaking to The Daily Star newspaper, a source explained: "'Top Gear' is famous around the world and we usually get good names. Chris and Matt should not have a problem getting the cream of the crop from their contact books."
But it seems the duo will certainly have their work cut out as previous host Jeremy Clarkson, who was sacked last year following a vicious spat during filming, managed to attract some big names including Tom Cruise and Will Smith.
However, it's believed Matt's former 'Friends' co-stars Jennifer Anniston and Matthew Perry are already in the pipeline, while Chris is on a mission to persuade his friends Harry Styles and Adele to slip into their overalls.
Meanwhile, it was initially believed the new revamped series, which will hit screens in May, will only run for six episodes after producers hit a number of obstacles.
But it's now thought the show is on track for eight episodes after the cast managed to catch up with the filming schedule.

Scotty T: Megan McKenna is a ‘harmless nutcase’


Scotty T says Megan McKenna is a "harmless nutcase".
The 'Geordie Shore' star - who formed a bond with the 'Ex On The Beach' star on 'Celebrity Big Brother' - was shocked to see her appear with Pete Wicks on 'The Only Way Is Essex' earlier this week.
He told Mirror Online: "I haven't seen her in a while but it's just weird. I know she's always wanted to be on the telly but that was really quick! Next thing I know, she's dating Pete from 'TOWIE'. Well, I hope they're getting on great. I'm not jealous.
"I'm onto bigger and better things. I'm a one-man mission, me. I'm working so much at the moment. I'm trying to do as much as I can off the back of 'Celebrity Big Brother. I've got 'Geordie Shore', Dreamboys, a new radio show and a world tour. But no, Megan is a nice girl really. She's a harmless nutcase."
Meanwhile, the 27-year-old television personality previously revealed he doesn't want to be friends with fellow 'CBB' contestants Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell anymore.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I don't want to be friends with them because I feel as if they have gone off the rails. I mean Jeremy, when he left 'Big Brother', apparently he said some things about me. He was like 'Scotts been getting with Megan [McKenna] but he's got a girlfriend.' But, she's not my girlfriend, it's just a girl I've been meeting. Then apparently he had a presenting job and he missed it. Steph just does my head in because she is a liar. But, Steph when the whole thing in 'Big Brother' when she came in she was like, 'I've got a boyfriend. I want to marry him. I love him, I love him.' Then she pulled Jeremy and said, 'My boyfriend's done so many bad things to me' using that as an excuse because she got with Jeremy."

Paul Daniels dies aged 77


Paul Daniels has died.
The legendary television magician sadly passed away at his home in Berkshire at the age of 77 after losing his battle with an incurable brain tumour, his publicist has confirmed.
Paul discovered he had the disease two weeks ago following an MRI scan after his wife Debbie McGee rushed him to hospital because he kept losing his balance.
He was being treated at the Royal Berkshire Hospital but decided to return home last weekend to spend his final days with his relatives after he learnt the tumour was inoperable.
Paul - whose real name is Newton Edward Daniels - was offered radiotherapy but turned it down after doctors told him that the gruelling treatment wouldn't extend his life.
Debbie, who married the performer in 1988, announced the devastating news to Paul's fans late last month.
She posted the words "with sadness" on Twitter, beside a link to a statement on the home page of Paul's website.
The statement reads: "We can confirm that one of our greatest magicians and entertainers of all times, Paul Daniels, has sadly been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. On behalf of Paul, Debbie and their families, we thank you for your kind concerns and support at this sad time and ask that their privacy continues to be respected. There will be no further comments at this time."
Paul hails from Middlesbrough and became one of the biggest stars on television after getting his own Sunday night primetime show 'Paul Daniels' Blackpool Bonanza' in 1978.
He presented much loved game shows 'Wipe Out' and 'Odd One Out', and in 2010 competed in 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
He leaves behind his heartbroken wife Debbie, 57, and his sons Martin, 52, Paul, 55, and Gary, 46.

Marnie Simpson will never talk to Ricky Rayment again


Marnie Simpson will "never" speak to Ricky Rayment again.
The 'Geordie Shore' star - who broke off her three month engagement with the hunk in September - is adamant she'll never contact her ex-fiancé because she doesn't think he's genuine.
Speaking exclusively to BANG showbiz, she said: "At the time I did love him and I did think he was a genuine person but now, when I look back, and the way he is going on now with everything, I think I don't think he was really what I thought he was."
However, the 24-year-old star - who got engaged to Ricky after just five months of dating - is convinced she's learnt her lesson and won't jump straight into a relationship next time.
She explained: "I won't jump into anything too quickly. I'll always make sure that I take things slow. If you have something that is really serious, don't be so public about it. If it's serious and personal not everyone needs to know."
Despite having a number of potential suitors, the reality TV star is still sensitive about Ricky and his girlfriend Nancy May.
She said: "Everyone is f***ing each other these days. I'm getting lost. She (Nancy) is getting with Ricky. They are all fame hungry and desperate. It's annoying as well that we are mentioning Nancy."

Gregg Wallace wants own cookery show


Gregg Wallace wants his own cookery show.
The 51- year-old presenter has decided to ditch his 'Masterchef' sidekick John Torode to go solo after holding talks with bosses about hosting his own TV programme.
Speaking exclusively to BANG showbiz, he said: "I'm making another series of 'Eat Well for Less' and I'm making another series of 'Inside the Factory'. And I have got some ideas for my own television shows as well."
The culinary expert has 12 potential ideas up his sleeve but he has admitted nothing has been commissioned, yet.
He said: "I have written up 12 ideas. They are all different."
When asked if his future projects may include a return to 'Saturday Kitchen' - which Gregg initially hosted when it made its debut in 2002 - he rejected it in favour of his other secretive pursuits.
He said: "I think you have to give up every Saturday morning and I don't think I have got it to give. I would rather fulfill the work obligations I have got at the moment. If I said yes to 'Saturday kitchen', I wouldn't be able to do 'Saturday Kitchen', I haven't got the Saturday mornings to give."

Happy Valley series 3 will be delayed


'Happy Valley' will return for another series - but it will be delayed.
The mastermind behind the police drama Sally Wainwright has teased that fans haven't seen the last of matriarch Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) on their screens but they may need to wait a little while for the next installment as she doesn't have time to pen the next story.
Speaking on BBC 'Breakfast' this morning (16.02.16), she explained: "What we've kind of decided is that because I'm so busy with other projects at the minute I haven't got time to sit down and come up with stories. What I'd hate to do a third series and people say it wasn't as good so I want time to go away and come up with stories that I think are going to make a third series that I think."
And, although Sarah is yet to sit down and take pen to paper, show insiders believe the third series will be packed with lots of twists and turns.
A source said recently:"There are lots of exciting plans."
The next series will see Sergeant Catherine - who is still grieving over her dead daughter - contemplate leaving the corrupt police force as she continues to protect her fragile grandson Ryan (Rhys Conna) from his rapist father Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton) - who is serving time in prison for allegedly raping the officer's daughter - and his conniving girlfriend.
Meanwhile, the second series, which hit screens 18 months after the first, came to an explosive end last night (15.03.16) as Detective Sergeant John Wadsworth (Kevin Doyle) plummeted to his death after being unveiled as the culprit behind Vicky Fleming's (Amelia Bullmore) murder.

Nadia Sawalha tried to eat duvet out of hunger


Nadia Sawalha once tried to eat her duvet out of hunger.
The 'Loose Woman' panellist, who openly battles with compulsive eating disorder, has admitted she was so peckish while she was on the Atkins diet - a low-carbohydrate eating plan - that she tried to munch her covers in her sleep.
She explained: "Once when I went on the Atkins diet, I woke up in the middle of the night and I was trying to eat my duvet because I was dreaming it was a naan bread."
The 51-year-old star, who has been a member of Overeaters Anonymous for eleven years, believes she has piled on the pounds over the years through her extreme yo-yo dieting.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I don't believe in diets in how we have come to understand them, which is that you go on them and then come off. I dieted my way to obesity.
"I would go on a diet, lose the weight, put it back on and then a little bit extra for a little bit of fun. It was insane."
Meanwhile, Nadia opened up about her battle with the bulge earlier this month when she revealed she's a binge eater.
The curly-haired beauty even admitted her obsession with food was so bad that she used to consider swiping rotten pieces of leftovers out of the bin some nights after dinner.
She said recently: "I used to scrape things into the rubbish and then pour washing up liquid over it so I couldn't eat it."

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