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Eamonn Holmes is being lined up to compete in this year's forthcoming series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'This Morning' host may have just undergone a double hip replacement but bosses are hoping he'll make a full recovery by September as they're desperate to sign him and his wife Ruth Langsford up to the BBC One show.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Ruth absolutely loves 'Strictly' and has been continually trying to persuade Eamonn to give it a go.
"But behind the scenes it could never have happened because of his problem with his hips.
"However now he has had the operation people are talking excitedly of luring them on board for the next series. They would be absolutely fantastic on it."
The 56-year-old presenter, who spent three hours on the operating table earlier this month, is set to spend the next 10 weeks off work while he undergoes physio and hydrotherapy sessions to aid his recovery.
And, although the surgery has proved a success, Eamonn decided to update his will prior to the operation in case anything cynical was to happen while he was under.
Ruth, who married Eamonn in 2010, said recently: "We never voiced the fear of him not coming round from the anaesthetic, but we were both thinking it.
"But, logically, the risk is minuscule. We set up a meeting just before Christmas and suddenly it seemed very poignant. To be sitting there, saying things like, 'So, Eamonn, if you die first, what will happen to...'
"Having that conversation with such a big operation looming took on a whole new meaning."
Eamonn Holmes set for Strictly Come Dancing
Eamonn Holmes is being lined up to compete in this year's forthcoming series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 'This Morning' host may have just undergone a double hip replacement but bosses are hoping he'll make a full recovery by September as they're desperate to sign him and his wife Ruth Langsford up to the BBC One show.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Ruth absolutely loves 'Strictly' and has been continually trying to persuade Eamonn to give it a go.
"But behind the scenes it could never have happened because of his problem with his hips.
"However now he has had the operation people are talking excitedly of luring them on board for the next series. They would be absolutely fantastic on it."
The 56-year-old presenter, who spent three hours on the operating table earlier this month, is set to spend the next 10 weeks off work while he undergoes physio and hydrotherapy sessions to aid his recovery.
And, although the surgery has proved a success, Eamonn decided to update his will prior to the operation in case anything cynical was to happen while he was under.
Ruth, who married Eamonn in 2010, said recently: "We never voiced the fear of him not coming round from the anaesthetic, but we were both thinking it.
"But, logically, the risk is minuscule. We set up a meeting just before Christmas and suddenly it seemed very poignant. To be sitting there, saying things like, 'So, Eamonn, if you die first, what will happen to...'
"Having that conversation with such a big operation looming took on a whole new meaning."
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Olivia Colman will shoot series three of 'Broadchurch' in May.
The 42-year-old actress has admitted she's hoping to reprise her role as detective sergeant Ellie Miller in the ITV drama in three months' time providing the storylines are ready and rest of the cast are available to crack on with filming.
Speaking on 'This Morning' on Thursday (18.02.16), she said: "I think we start [filming 'Broadchurch'] in May. But that can change, depending on availability and scripts and things."
The 'Peep Show' star can't wait to slip into her grey suit again this spring and, although she's nervous, she knows writer Chris Chibnall will impress yet again with his explosive scripts.
Asked if she's nervous about the show living up to its expectation, she explained: "That's quite scary, but luckily that's Chris's job, the writer. I love it, it's like a family."
The second series wrapped up last February and, shortly after it left screens, Chris teased that he already had ideas in mind for what the loveable characters will tackle next.
He said at the time: "This third chapter has been a glint in my eye for a long time and I'm thrilled to be writing these characters once again."
And fans are no doubt eager to find out what happened to Joe Miller (Matthew Gravelle) after the show finished on a cliffhanger when he was found not guilty for the brutal murder of Danny Latimer (Oskar McNamara) and whether he took his wife Ellie's advice to flee their close-knit small town in Dorset for good.
Olivia Colman to shoot new Broadchurch in May
Olivia Colman will shoot series three of 'Broadchurch' in May.
The 42-year-old actress has admitted she's hoping to reprise her role as detective sergeant Ellie Miller in the ITV drama in three months' time providing the storylines are ready and rest of the cast are available to crack on with filming.
Speaking on 'This Morning' on Thursday (18.02.16), she said: "I think we start [filming 'Broadchurch'] in May. But that can change, depending on availability and scripts and things."
The 'Peep Show' star can't wait to slip into her grey suit again this spring and, although she's nervous, she knows writer Chris Chibnall will impress yet again with his explosive scripts.
Asked if she's nervous about the show living up to its expectation, she explained: "That's quite scary, but luckily that's Chris's job, the writer. I love it, it's like a family."
The second series wrapped up last February and, shortly after it left screens, Chris teased that he already had ideas in mind for what the loveable characters will tackle next.
He said at the time: "This third chapter has been a glint in my eye for a long time and I'm thrilled to be writing these characters once again."
And fans are no doubt eager to find out what happened to Joe Miller (Matthew Gravelle) after the show finished on a cliffhanger when he was found not guilty for the brutal murder of Danny Latimer (Oskar McNamara) and whether he took his wife Ellie's advice to flee their close-knit small town in Dorset for good.
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Joe Swash lost his virginity in Linda Robson's house.
The 'Birds of a Feather' actress has known the former 'EastEnders' star "for most of his life" but, although they're close, she has admitted nothing could prepare her for when she found him getting jiggy with a girl in her bathroom when she invited his family over for a garden party.
She explained: "He's a really lovely boy. I've known Joe all of his life. In fact I think it was at my house he first lost his you know what. Not with me. I'm friends with his mum and we were having a party and he was in the toilet for ages and we were shouting at the door, 'Come out of there now' and when they came out, there were about 10 of us waiting."
The 34-year-old hunk - who has eight-year-old son Harry with his ex-fiancée Emma Sophocleous - is now dating Stacey Solomon but he had to work hard to win her over.
The blonde beauty said while appearing on 'Loose Women' today (18.02.16): "He was pretty brave, he got in there. I'm an ice queen so I was kind of like, 'No Way!' and he kept on going. He really is just a really lovely person. I'm so glad I met him and I'm getting to know him. I feel lucky."
The couple have only been dating a few months but the former 'X Factor' star - who has sons Zachary, eight, and Leighton, four, from two previous relationships - wishes they'd struck up a romance sooner than they did.
She explained: "We've known each other for ages... I don't know how it really happened. We were doing a show together and we really got on and then I went out to do the 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' after-show in Australia [late last year] and I really like him."
Joe Swash lost virginity in Linda Robson’s house
Joe Swash lost his virginity in Linda Robson's house.
The 'Birds of a Feather' actress has known the former 'EastEnders' star "for most of his life" but, although they're close, she has admitted nothing could prepare her for when she found him getting jiggy with a girl in her bathroom when she invited his family over for a garden party.
She explained: "He's a really lovely boy. I've known Joe all of his life. In fact I think it was at my house he first lost his you know what. Not with me. I'm friends with his mum and we were having a party and he was in the toilet for ages and we were shouting at the door, 'Come out of there now' and when they came out, there were about 10 of us waiting."
The 34-year-old hunk - who has eight-year-old son Harry with his ex-fiancée Emma Sophocleous - is now dating Stacey Solomon but he had to work hard to win her over.
The blonde beauty said while appearing on 'Loose Women' today (18.02.16): "He was pretty brave, he got in there. I'm an ice queen so I was kind of like, 'No Way!' and he kept on going. He really is just a really lovely person. I'm so glad I met him and I'm getting to know him. I feel lucky."
The couple have only been dating a few months but the former 'X Factor' star - who has sons Zachary, eight, and Leighton, four, from two previous relationships - wishes they'd struck up a romance sooner than they did.
She explained: "We've known each other for ages... I don't know how it really happened. We were doing a show together and we really got on and then I went out to do the 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' after-show in Australia [late last year] and I really like him."
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Dominic Treadwell-Collins has stepped down as Executive Producer on 'EastEnders'.
The 38-year-old producer has been the mastermind behind some of the soap's most explosive and tear-jerking storylines over the past two-and-a-half years but he has decided his time on the show has now come to an end.
He said of his decision to leave: "My love for 'EastEnders' is no secret and so the decision to leave Walford has not been one I have taken lightly. When I commit to something, I always give it my all - and after two and a half years of giving my blood to Walford, it is time for me to move on to other things - and keep 'EastEnders' creatively refreshed, something that it has to do to stay at the top of its game."
Dominic toyed with the idea of leaving the show six months ago but decided to stay on for a little while longer to oversee the forthcoming emotional departure of matriarch Peggy Mitchell (Dame Barbara Windsor) in May this year.
He explained: "I made the decision to leave back in the summer but decided to stay longer for two reasons.
"Firstly, to oversee Peggy's last episodes, which will air in May. When Dame Barbara comes to you to produce her final episodes, you cannot say no. Secondly, I needed to find the right person to take over from me."
Dominic joined the BBC One soap in 2005 as senior story editor, before becoming story producer in 2006.
He left the show in 2010 to work at Kudos' Lovely Day as Head of Development, before returning to 'EastEnders' in August 2013 as the respected Executive Producer.
Meanwhile, the editor of the radio soap 'The Archers' Sean O'Connor is to take over the helm of 'EastEnders' from May, and he's certainly no stranger to Walford as he also worked as a director on the show 11 years ago.
He explained: "I'm thrilled to be back in Walford. At the same time, it's a wrench to leave Ambridge."
Dominic Treadwell-Collins quits EastEnders
Dominic Treadwell-Collins has stepped down as Executive Producer on 'EastEnders'.
The 38-year-old producer has been the mastermind behind some of the soap's most explosive and tear-jerking storylines over the past two-and-a-half years but he has decided his time on the show has now come to an end.
He said of his decision to leave: "My love for 'EastEnders' is no secret and so the decision to leave Walford has not been one I have taken lightly. When I commit to something, I always give it my all - and after two and a half years of giving my blood to Walford, it is time for me to move on to other things - and keep 'EastEnders' creatively refreshed, something that it has to do to stay at the top of its game."
Dominic toyed with the idea of leaving the show six months ago but decided to stay on for a little while longer to oversee the forthcoming emotional departure of matriarch Peggy Mitchell (Dame Barbara Windsor) in May this year.
He explained: "I made the decision to leave back in the summer but decided to stay longer for two reasons.
"Firstly, to oversee Peggy's last episodes, which will air in May. When Dame Barbara comes to you to produce her final episodes, you cannot say no. Secondly, I needed to find the right person to take over from me."
Dominic joined the BBC One soap in 2005 as senior story editor, before becoming story producer in 2006.
He left the show in 2010 to work at Kudos' Lovely Day as Head of Development, before returning to 'EastEnders' in August 2013 as the respected Executive Producer.
Meanwhile, the editor of the radio soap 'The Archers' Sean O'Connor is to take over the helm of 'EastEnders' from May, and he's certainly no stranger to Walford as he also worked as a director on the show 11 years ago.
He explained: "I'm thrilled to be back in Walford. At the same time, it's a wrench to leave Ambridge."
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Geri Horner was crowned Star Baker in the third heat of 'The Great Sport Relief Bake Off' last night (17.02.16).
The former Spice Girls singer beat presenter Louise Redknapp, footballer Jermaine Jenas and BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson to the prestigious title as she mastered a flaky family-sized tart, a tempting tray bake and a batch of gingerbread sportsmen in the charity celebrity cooking show.
Geri - who is married to race car driver Christian Horner - said of her win: "My husband is always making fun of my cooking... I can't wait to tell him!"
The flame-haired beauty, 43, took the lead in the competition with her impressive crusty pastry before wowing judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her healthy beetroot cake smothered with cream cheese icing and topped with a sugar-glazed beetroot heart.
However, Geri didn't manage to please the judges in every round as she slipped behind in the final bake-off when she created a long jump pit featuring Paul as a competitor.
The celebrity chef, clearly offended, said: "Are you serious, is that meant to be me? I think overall the idea was sound enough, but it looks like a beach. It's a great biscuit."
Meanwhile, next week will see a new batch of celebrities - Will Young, Ade Edmondson, Alison Steadman and Morgana Robinson - attempt to dazzle the judges with their masterpieces as they whip out their aprons and head into the famous bakery tent for the final episode.
Geri Horner wins The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Geri Horner was crowned Star Baker in the third heat of 'The Great Sport Relief Bake Off' last night (17.02.16).
The former Spice Girls singer beat presenter Louise Redknapp, footballer Jermaine Jenas and BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson to the prestigious title as she mastered a flaky family-sized tart, a tempting tray bake and a batch of gingerbread sportsmen in the charity celebrity cooking show.
Geri - who is married to race car driver Christian Horner - said of her win: "My husband is always making fun of my cooking... I can't wait to tell him!"
The flame-haired beauty, 43, took the lead in the competition with her impressive crusty pastry before wowing judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her healthy beetroot cake smothered with cream cheese icing and topped with a sugar-glazed beetroot heart.
However, Geri didn't manage to please the judges in every round as she slipped behind in the final bake-off when she created a long jump pit featuring Paul as a competitor.
The celebrity chef, clearly offended, said: "Are you serious, is that meant to be me? I think overall the idea was sound enough, but it looks like a beach. It's a great biscuit."
Meanwhile, next week will see a new batch of celebrities - Will Young, Ade Edmondson, Alison Steadman and Morgana Robinson - attempt to dazzle the judges with their masterpieces as they whip out their aprons and head into the famous bakery tent for the final episode.
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Michael Crawford is to reprise his role of Frank Spencer for a one-off special of 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'.
The 74-year-old actor was last seen playing the loveable buffoon in the hilarious sitcom 40 years ago but is set to return to his routes for a special episode in aid of Sport Relief on March 18.
He explained to The Sun newspaper: "I am delighted to be asked to bring Frank back for Sport Relief."
The accident-prone character will return alongside his wife Betty, played by Michele Dotrice, as they find themselves in a number of catastrophic situations before meeting top cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins at the Olympic velodrome in London.
Michelle said: "It will be an absolute joy to be reunited again with Frank and fitting, for it is such a wonderful cause."
Sir Bradley added: "I am a huge fan of Michael so it's an absolute honour to be asked to be involved alongside such an icon of British television... and all for a great cause."
After Michael turned his back on 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em' on Christmas Day in 1978, he went on to star in the original production of 'The Phantom of the Opera' and other successful productions such as 'The Wizard Of Oz'.
Michael Crawford to reprise role of Frank Spencer after 40 years off-screen
Michael Crawford is to reprise his role of Frank Spencer for a one-off special of 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'.
The 74-year-old actor was last seen playing the loveable buffoon in the hilarious sitcom 40 years ago but is set to return to his routes for a special episode in aid of Sport Relief on March 18.
He explained to The Sun newspaper: "I am delighted to be asked to bring Frank back for Sport Relief."
The accident-prone character will return alongside his wife Betty, played by Michele Dotrice, as they find themselves in a number of catastrophic situations before meeting top cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins at the Olympic velodrome in London.
Michelle said: "It will be an absolute joy to be reunited again with Frank and fitting, for it is such a wonderful cause."
Sir Bradley added: "I am a huge fan of Michael so it's an absolute honour to be asked to be involved alongside such an icon of British television... and all for a great cause."
After Michael turned his back on 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em' on Christmas Day in 1978, he went on to star in the original production of 'The Phantom of the Opera' and other successful productions such as 'The Wizard Of Oz'.
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'Emmerdale's Dominic Brunt is regularly bombarded with inappropriate "sex letters" from saucy grandmothers.
The 45-year-old actor, who is known for playing gentle vet Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap, is often left open-mouthed when he reads mail from his besotted fans - usually penned by old aged pensioners - claiming they have sexual fantasies about him and would love to get jiggy with him in the bedroom.
He said: "These days you're more likely to get comments on Twitter but I get a lot of rude letters, too. They're probably similar to the kind Alan Titchmarsh gets - Paddy is very safe and kind so they think, 'I know, I'll project my sexual fantasies on to him'. I'd get sex letters from 60-year-olds, saying 'I've had rumblings I've not had for 30 years' and telling me what they want to do to me. It's hilarious."
But, apart from the awkward letters, Dominic - who lives in West Yorkshire with his wife Joanne and their two children - usually goes unnoticed when he carries out his daily tasks.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I wear a hat and then I don't get recognised because I'm very shy so I do feel uncomfortable being approached sometimes ...
"It's a tricky one - viewers invite you into their house for 19 years so if you say no to a photo it can be seen as churlish so I always try and say yes even though I might feel embarrassed. But where I live I seem to get left alone most of the time and that's fine with me."
Emmerdale’s Dominic Brunt gets saucy sex letters from OAPs
'Emmerdale's Dominic Brunt is regularly bombarded with inappropriate "sex letters" from saucy grandmothers.
The 45-year-old actor, who is known for playing gentle vet Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap, is often left open-mouthed when he reads mail from his besotted fans - usually penned by old aged pensioners - claiming they have sexual fantasies about him and would love to get jiggy with him in the bedroom.
He said: "These days you're more likely to get comments on Twitter but I get a lot of rude letters, too. They're probably similar to the kind Alan Titchmarsh gets - Paddy is very safe and kind so they think, 'I know, I'll project my sexual fantasies on to him'. I'd get sex letters from 60-year-olds, saying 'I've had rumblings I've not had for 30 years' and telling me what they want to do to me. It's hilarious."
But, apart from the awkward letters, Dominic - who lives in West Yorkshire with his wife Joanne and their two children - usually goes unnoticed when he carries out his daily tasks.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I wear a hat and then I don't get recognised because I'm very shy so I do feel uncomfortable being approached sometimes ...
"It's a tricky one - viewers invite you into their house for 19 years so if you say no to a photo it can be seen as churlish so I always try and say yes even though I might feel embarrassed. But where I live I seem to get left alone most of the time and that's fine with me."
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Eamonn Holmes updated his will before his recent double hip replacement operation.
The TV presenter and his 'This Morning' co-star wife Ruth Langsford were both fearful of him undergoing the operation and worried that he might not survive, although Ruth says she logically knows the risk was miniscule.
She told Best magazine: "We never voiced the fear of him not coming round from the anaesthetic, but we were both thinking it. But, logically, the risk is miniscule.
"We set up a meeting just before Christmas and suddenly it seemed very poignant. To be sitting there, saying things like, 'So, Eamonn, if you die first, what will happen to...' Having that conversation with such a big operation looming took on a whole new meaning."
And she admitted she struggled a little while Eamonn was in hospital.
An emotional Ruth explained: "It was weird - I went to bed, standing in our bathroom taking my make-up off with all Eamonn's things there - and trying to stop the maudlin thoughts of what if anything happens. All those awful thoughts were fighting their way to the front of my mind."
Eamonn previously admitted he was "going through hell" while recovering from the operation.
He said: "I am going through hell! No, the truth is, I think anyone would rather not be going through what I am but to anyone who is facing this operation, I want to say that the people here really do know what they are doing and the technology is so advanced.
"Yes, it is going to hurt a bit but this pain doesn't compare to what I was going through before."
Eamonn Holmes updated will before hip operation
Eamonn Holmes updated his will before his recent double hip replacement operation.
The TV presenter and his 'This Morning' co-star wife Ruth Langsford were both fearful of him undergoing the operation and worried that he might not survive, although Ruth says she logically knows the risk was miniscule.
She told Best magazine: "We never voiced the fear of him not coming round from the anaesthetic, but we were both thinking it. But, logically, the risk is miniscule.
"We set up a meeting just before Christmas and suddenly it seemed very poignant. To be sitting there, saying things like, 'So, Eamonn, if you die first, what will happen to...' Having that conversation with such a big operation looming took on a whole new meaning."
And she admitted she struggled a little while Eamonn was in hospital.
An emotional Ruth explained: "It was weird - I went to bed, standing in our bathroom taking my make-up off with all Eamonn's things there - and trying to stop the maudlin thoughts of what if anything happens. All those awful thoughts were fighting their way to the front of my mind."
Eamonn previously admitted he was "going through hell" while recovering from the operation.
He said: "I am going through hell! No, the truth is, I think anyone would rather not be going through what I am but to anyone who is facing this operation, I want to say that the people here really do know what they are doing and the technology is so advanced.
"Yes, it is going to hurt a bit but this pain doesn't compare to what I was going through before."
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Jamie Laing wants to be the "next Jimmy Fallon".
The 27-year-old star shot to fame after appearing on 'Made in Chelsea' but he is keen to break past his reality TV background and front a talk show similar to the American presenter's 'Tonight Show'.
He said: "My own chatshow has always been the aim, that's what this whole thing has been about.
"I'd love something where I interview up and coming talent. I already do 'In Bed With Jamie' on Channel 4 where I interview people and that's amazing. But I would like to be the next Jimmy Fallon.
"I've been chipping away and I think that's what you have to do in this industry. Hopefully, I'll get there."
Jamie starred in 'Drunk History: The Great Escape' on Comedy Central last night (17.02.16) and admits before filming started, he expected to be under the influence of alcohol for his scenes.
He laughed to Loaded magazine: "The comedian narrating our story of The Great Escape is drunk, but I thought I was going to be too.
"Turns out that wasn't the case and I got on with playing the part...
"'Drunk History' has had some amazing people including Jack Whitehall, Michelle Keegan and Olivia Colman involved in other episodes and I got some great experience too. It was such fun."
Jamie Laing wants a talk show
Jamie Laing wants to be the "next Jimmy Fallon".
The 27-year-old star shot to fame after appearing on 'Made in Chelsea' but he is keen to break past his reality TV background and front a talk show similar to the American presenter's 'Tonight Show'.
He said: "My own chatshow has always been the aim, that's what this whole thing has been about.
"I'd love something where I interview up and coming talent. I already do 'In Bed With Jamie' on Channel 4 where I interview people and that's amazing. But I would like to be the next Jimmy Fallon.
"I've been chipping away and I think that's what you have to do in this industry. Hopefully, I'll get there."
Jamie starred in 'Drunk History: The Great Escape' on Comedy Central last night (17.02.16) and admits before filming started, he expected to be under the influence of alcohol for his scenes.
He laughed to Loaded magazine: "The comedian narrating our story of The Great Escape is drunk, but I thought I was going to be too.
"Turns out that wasn't the case and I got on with playing the part...
"'Drunk History' has had some amazing people including Jack Whitehall, Michelle Keegan and Olivia Colman involved in other episodes and I got some great experience too. It was such fun."