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Rylan Clark engaged?


Rylan Clark has reportedly got engaged.
The 'Big Brother's Bit On The Side' host is said to have been proposed to by his former 'Big Brother' contestant boyfriend Dan Neal while on a romantic trip to Paris, but the pair are keeping the news to themselves for the time being.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Rylan and Dan have always known marriage was on the cards.
"So being in the French capital, you might think Rylan saw it coming.
"However, it still took him completely by surprise. And there was never any question about what his answer would be.
"Rylan can't wait to marry Dan. They're just thrilled it's official and they can get started with the best part - planning!"
Former 'X Factor' contestant and 'Celebrity Big Brother' winner Rylan has previously spoken about what his perfect nuptials would entail and suggested it would be a traditional affair.
He said: "The wedding would be three days in the middle of nowhere, in a beautiful manor house."
He also insisted that he was keen to start a family, adding: "Just because I'm gay doesn't mean I can't settle down and have kids."
Rylan and Dan - who is a former police officer - met on 'Big Brother's Bit On The Side' after Dan appeared on 'Big Brother' in 2013.

Ryan Thomas splits from Amy Jackson


'Coronation Street' star Ryan Thomas has split from his girlfriend.
The 30-year-old 'Coronation Street' star - who met Amy Jackson in 2010 as he judged the Miss England contest in which she was competing - has split from the brunette beauty, 23, following a series of arguments.
It is thought the couple had been rowing over their busy work schedules and their seven year age gap in the weeks before the break-up.
A source told The Sun newspaper:"Things suddenly started to go wrong between them in the past few weeks. It was to do with their busy work schedules - they hardly saw each other.
"Amy is also quite a bit younger then Ryan and maybe wasn't ready for a serious relationship."
The father of one - who plays Jason Grimshaw on the ITV soap - is said to have been left "heartbroken" following the split but is hoping to meet up with Amy to discuss the possibility of a reconciliation in the future.
The source said: "Ryan seemed really in love with her. Now he's heartbroken.
"It came to an end very quickly and they have been trying to arrange to meet up to discuss what went wrong.
"They've argued a lot but hopefully after their meeting things will be sorted out."

Dominic Treadwell Collins changed Lucy Beale’s killer


'EastEnders' boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins has changed the identity of Lucy Beale's killer.
The BBC One soap's producer has revealed that although he and the writers had already decided who the culprit was when the murder took place on-screen in April, they've had to rethink the storyline and have now placed the blame on another character.
Dominic told the Daily Star newspaper: "When we first talked about the story, there was one killer but something did not fit right about that person.
"It was a very clever idea but it didn't come from the heart.
"So we locked ourselves away in a hotel room to come up with an alternative killer. It feels emotionally right, true and very exciting. From that moment it's been locked in, and we would not cheat the audience by changing it now."
However, viewers will still have to wait until next February to find out who murdered Lucy (Hetti Bywater), but Dominic admits there will be less speculation after Christmas.
He added: "On New Year's Day, the list of suspects will become much, much smaller."
Characters that have been under suspicion for the murder so far include Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick).

Alexander Armstrong to voice Danger Mouse


Alexander Armstrong is to voice Danger Mouse in a revamped version of the cartoon.
A new version of the iconic animation was announced in June, and Armstrong is delighted have been given opportunity to play a central role in latest series of the show, which originally aired in the 1980s.
He said: "As a lifelong fan of Danger Mouse I was ecstatic just to know that the show was coming back.
"To be actually involved with the reboot and to be taking Danger Mouse out to a whole new generation is about as close to a dream job as you could wish for."
It's also been confirmed that comedian and actor Kevin Eldon is to play the role of Danger Mouse's assistant Penfold.
He commented: "I'm absolutely delighted to be the new voice of Danger Mouse's trusty sidekick Penfold. It's a role and not a mole, Penfold's not a mole, he's a hamster that I'm going to really enjoy.
"When I am recording the episodes, I'll be making sure that at all times my eyebrows are at least three inches above my head."
The revamped show is set to air in 2015.

Rob James-Collier fears Downton Abbey character will be axed


'Downton Abbey' star Rob James-Collier fears his character will be axed.
The 37-year-old actor plays twisted Thomas Barrow in the ITV period drama and although he loves the role, he's confessed he's constantly worried about him being axed because of his bad behaviour.
He said: "I check for death first in every script - the first thing I want to know is, 'Am I alive at the end?'"
Series five of the hit drama is to kick off this weekend and will see blackmailing under-butler Thomas increase the pressure on new lady's maid Phyllis Baxter (Raquel Cassidy).
Following on from the 2013 Christmas special, viewers have been left to guess what his hold over Phyllis is and whether she will give up the information he needs to help him bring down his nemesis John Bates (Brendan Coyle).
Rob claims that although his character's vindictive and cruel scheming make him unlikeable, he believes he's just misunderstood because he has to keep his homosexuality a secret.
Rob explained to The Sun newspaper: "It's finally dawned on Thomas he isn't going to be allowed to love and he may give up in that department.
"I just want to play whatever leads to drama and with Thomas that is rooted in his sexuality.
"At the time it was illegal and against God to be gay, so he's got this tremendous cross to bear.
"I want to see how he deals with that year on year and how different characters coming in evolve that."

Simon Cowell considering celebrity X Factor


Simon Cowell wants to bring back a celebrity version of 'The X Factor'.
The 54-year-old music mogul is reportedly considering filming a special edition of the show featuring famous faces for ITV's TEXT SANTA charity appeal later this year despite the failure of the 2006 attempt at a celebrity focused version of the singing competition entitled 'X Factor: Battle of the Stars'.
Simon is said to have spoken of the idea at his house in Los Angeles, where current 'X Factor' contestants have been performing for him in a bid to make it through to the live shows phase of the talent show.
Simon added that he thinks there is everything to play for in this year's competition compared with last years' series, in which winner Sam Bailey emerged as a frontrunner in the first couple of weeks.
He said: "Last year, the minute I saw the show it was just a one-horse race. I mean no one was going to beat that girl.
"I know who has gone through this year and I think it is going to be a proper competition again. I think people are going to be more invested in the contestants this year than last year."

‘Downton’ star Lily James forced off internet by trolls


'Downton Abbey' star Lily James stays off Twitter to avoid trolls.
The 25-year-old actress claims she suffered upsetting abuse on the social networking site when she first joined the much-loved ITV drama as Lady Rose MacClare two years ago.
The blonde-beauty - who previously starred in 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl' - has now left Twitter to avoid having to read negative comments about herself.
She told Radio Times magazine: "I was surprised people had an opinion about me, but now I don't want to engage with that stuff.
"The internet is not a real person, so why would you want to read it?"
Lily also explained that while she feels she must be able to block out negative comments about her in the press and on the internet, she doesn't want to change because she fears it may affect her acting ability.
She stated: "You have to develop a thick skin as an actor, but also have a thin one because you need to be vulnerable at times."
The actress is currently dating former 'Doctor Who' star Matt Smith, and spoke about her relationship with the 31-year-old confessing that the celebrity couple will never talk to the media about the status of their love lives.
She added: "Of course people are interested in our lives outside 'Downton'. Some actors don't care but I like to keep my private life separate."

Coronation Street bosses to fine cast members for bad behaviour


'Coronation Street' bosses have reportedly begun handing out fines to badly behaved cast members.
The ITV soap is said to have introduced a football-style fines punishment system for any stars whose actions and behaviour lead to the show being brought into disrepute.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "The view is that the only real way to punish the cast is to hit them where it really hurts - and that's financially.
"Unprofessional behaviour isn't going to be just accepted any more. Quite often, saying sorry isn't good enough."
News of the new penalty for badly behaved cast members comes after Jack P. Shepherd - who plays David Platt in the soap - posted a number of inappropriate comments about a recent tragic fire at Manchester Dog's home, where around 50 animals are said to have lost their lives, on Twitter.
However, bosses have made no mention as to whether he will be fined for the statements.
A Corrie spokesperson told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Jack's ill-judged and insensitive tweets were clearly unacceptable and we will be talking to him about his conduct."
An insider added to The Sun newspaper: "Discussion is being had as to how to deal with this."

Robert Sugden to return to Emmerdale


Robert Sugden is to return to 'Emmerdale'.
The character - who appeared in the soap between 1986 and 2005 and returned briefly in 2009 - is to be taken on by newcomer Ryan Hawley and is to cause trouble for his brother and old adversary Andy Sugden, played by Kelvin Fletcher.
Ryan said of joining the ITV soap: "I am absolutely over the moon to be joining the show. Playing such an interesting character with a complicated history in the village is so much fun, especially as my family are all big 'Emmerdale' fans. I can't say much about what's going to happen but I am delighted to be a part of it."
Robert - who was previously portrayed by actors Richard Smith, Christopher Smith and Karl Davies - and his adopted brother Andy have always been at loggerheads as Andy never forgave Robert for having an affair with his fiancee Katie (Sammy Winward) while Robert never coped with feeling Andy was the most cherished son.
Now, as Andy and Katie have rekindled their relationship and are planning to tie the knot once again, Robert's arrival could be set to jeopardise their big day.
'Emmerdale' series producer Kate Oates said: "I'm delighted to welcome Ryan to the show. Robert is a complex character and when we were looking for someone to take over the role, Ryan had the perfect balance of charm and edge.
"Robert Sugden's life has moved on in many ways...but those ingrained feelings - about his father, Andy, Katie, and the village where he grew up - are sure to find an explosive outlet."
Robert is to return to the dales in scenes set to air in late October.


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