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Shane Richie says viewers will see a different side to Kat Moon in upcoming 'EastEnders' storylines.
The 50-year-old actor stars as Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap and he's revealed his on-screen wife Kat, played by Jessie Wallace, will be seen in a completely different light when a current storyline begins to develop.
Speaking about what is set to happen after Alfie starts a fire in their home without realising Kat is alone upstairs, Shane revealed: "For Jessie's character it really is [life-changing] and for Jessie to play the storyline we've got coming up after this event, for an actress, is brilliant. And it's such a departure from how we know Kat, you know the tart with a heart, heavy make up and it's the complete opposite."
When asked if their relationship could break-up again, he told ITV's 'This Morning': "Yeah, sadly, we don't know."
Shane also confessed he is looking forward to filming scenes for the explosive Christmas episodes as well as the upcoming 30th anniversary and seeing some old characters return.
Speaking on 'The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw' he said: "I think next week - all the Christmas decorations are now slowly going up this week - so next week we start filming the Christmas episodes. But what we're really excited about is it's coming up to the 30th anniversary.
"I'll be honest with you, I know they're going to be bringing some of the old faces back, but what happens storyline-wise, obviously we find out who killed Lucy [Beale], and then there's a big storyline with Kat and Alfie and a lot of big storylines are going to come together in February for the 30th anniversary."
Shane Richie: Viewers will see different side to Kat Moon
Shane Richie says viewers will see a different side to Kat Moon in upcoming 'EastEnders' storylines.
The 50-year-old actor stars as Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap and he's revealed his on-screen wife Kat, played by Jessie Wallace, will be seen in a completely different light when a current storyline begins to develop.
Speaking about what is set to happen after Alfie starts a fire in their home without realising Kat is alone upstairs, Shane revealed: "For Jessie's character it really is [life-changing] and for Jessie to play the storyline we've got coming up after this event, for an actress, is brilliant. And it's such a departure from how we know Kat, you know the tart with a heart, heavy make up and it's the complete opposite."
When asked if their relationship could break-up again, he told ITV's 'This Morning': "Yeah, sadly, we don't know."
Shane also confessed he is looking forward to filming scenes for the explosive Christmas episodes as well as the upcoming 30th anniversary and seeing some old characters return.
Speaking on 'The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw' he said: "I think next week - all the Christmas decorations are now slowly going up this week - so next week we start filming the Christmas episodes. But what we're really excited about is it's coming up to the 30th anniversary.
"I'll be honest with you, I know they're going to be bringing some of the old faces back, but what happens storyline-wise, obviously we find out who killed Lucy [Beale], and then there's a big storyline with Kat and Alfie and a lot of big storylines are going to come together in February for the 30th anniversary."
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Jada Pinkett Smith loves exploring her "dark side" in 'Gotham'.
The 42-year-old beauty stars as gang boss Fish Mooney in the upcoming series set in pre-Batman Gotham City, and she's revealed her new character has allowed her to explore different sides of her personality.
She said: "I have loved it because it gives my shadow a place to play...safely. All that shadow in Jada gets to come out and dive into Fish Mooney and have a life.
"This is my dark side because Fish Mooney doesn't have to be good all the time, and it's really fun,
"She's a hot headed little woman and there's a lot more to come."
Jada - who is married to fellow Hollywood star Will Smith - stars alongside former 'The OC' actor Ben McKenzie as James Gordon in the Warner Bros. series, which follows him as he rises from rookie detective to future Police Commissioner.
Speaking about working with 'Sons of Anarchy' actor Donal Logue, who plays his on-screen partner Harvey Bullock, Ben told Yahoo News: "Almost every week there's a case that Harvey and James are trying to solve, which ties into the theme of Gotham falling apart.
"And meanwhile the villains that are to become the icons are around and evolve over time."
'Gotham' is to air on Channel 5 next month.
Jada Pinkett Smith: Gotham character shows my dark side
Jada Pinkett Smith loves exploring her "dark side" in 'Gotham'.
The 42-year-old beauty stars as gang boss Fish Mooney in the upcoming series set in pre-Batman Gotham City, and she's revealed her new character has allowed her to explore different sides of her personality.
She said: "I have loved it because it gives my shadow a place to play...safely. All that shadow in Jada gets to come out and dive into Fish Mooney and have a life.
"This is my dark side because Fish Mooney doesn't have to be good all the time, and it's really fun,
"She's a hot headed little woman and there's a lot more to come."
Jada - who is married to fellow Hollywood star Will Smith - stars alongside former 'The OC' actor Ben McKenzie as James Gordon in the Warner Bros. series, which follows him as he rises from rookie detective to future Police Commissioner.
Speaking about working with 'Sons of Anarchy' actor Donal Logue, who plays his on-screen partner Harvey Bullock, Ben told Yahoo News: "Almost every week there's a case that Harvey and James are trying to solve, which ties into the theme of Gotham falling apart.
"And meanwhile the villains that are to become the icons are around and evolve over time."
'Gotham' is to air on Channel 5 next month.
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Harry Reid's first week of filming 'EastEnders' was "one of the scariest" of his life.
The soap newcomer is set to take over the role of Ben Mitchell when he returns to Albert Square next week and he's confessed that while being in the BBC One soap is a dream come true, he found shooting his first scenes nerve-wracking.
Quizzed on what his first day was like, Harry said: "It was quite intimidating and my first week was one of the scariest weeks of my life ... Danny Dyer [Mick Carter] came up to me, and the man's done however many films, and he said, 'It takes a while, mate. You'll get into it'.
"Everyone's been brilliant and so inviting and it's made me feel comfortable to just get on with it."
Ben - who was portrayed by Charlie Jones from 2006 to 2010 and Joshua Pascoe from 2010 to 2012 - is set to return to the square after being released from prison after serving time for the manslaughter of Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison).
And Harry has admitted he was nervous about working alongside his on-screen father Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and picking up from where another actor left off.
He told Digital Spy: "I was bricking it. Steve's quite intense, as you can tell by his character and he's been doing it for years. It's different to come into this with other actors as a whole family because you can latch on to others, but by yourself, it's a big bit of pressure."
Harry Reid: First week at EastEnders one of scariest in life
Harry Reid's first week of filming 'EastEnders' was "one of the scariest" of his life.
The soap newcomer is set to take over the role of Ben Mitchell when he returns to Albert Square next week and he's confessed that while being in the BBC One soap is a dream come true, he found shooting his first scenes nerve-wracking.
Quizzed on what his first day was like, Harry said: "It was quite intimidating and my first week was one of the scariest weeks of my life ... Danny Dyer [Mick Carter] came up to me, and the man's done however many films, and he said, 'It takes a while, mate. You'll get into it'.
"Everyone's been brilliant and so inviting and it's made me feel comfortable to just get on with it."
Ben - who was portrayed by Charlie Jones from 2006 to 2010 and Joshua Pascoe from 2010 to 2012 - is set to return to the square after being released from prison after serving time for the manslaughter of Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison).
And Harry has admitted he was nervous about working alongside his on-screen father Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and picking up from where another actor left off.
He told Digital Spy: "I was bricking it. Steve's quite intense, as you can tell by his character and he's been doing it for years. It's different to come into this with other actors as a whole family because you can latch on to others, but by yourself, it's a big bit of pressure."
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Michelle Keegan says Mark Wright is not just her lover but also her "best friend".
The 'Coronation Street' actress says the former 'The Only Way Is Essex' hunk - who she got engaged to last year - is a great boyfriend because they get on so well with each other.
She told Closer magazine: "He is just perfect. He is my best friend - we're like best mates"
The 27-year-old actress and model admitted that despite them being so close, they struggle to find time to spend with each other, but recently treated themselves to a day out.
She revealed: "We've been so busy and haven't had much time so we just spent a whole day together.
"We went shopping in Harrods, then for a nice meal that night and we sat there and realised we had been engaged for a year that day!"
The loved-up couple are set to be even busier for the rest of the year though, as Mark is spending long hours in training for 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
However, despite having less time to spend together, Michelle has said she is thrilled that her beau is taking part in the series.
She said: "I'm such a huge 'Strictly' fan, so to get to watch it live - and to watch Mark - is really exciting."
She added: "Do I think he can win? I think he's got a good chance!"
Michelle Keegan: Mark Wright is my ‘best friend’
Michelle Keegan says Mark Wright is not just her lover but also her "best friend".
The 'Coronation Street' actress says the former 'The Only Way Is Essex' hunk - who she got engaged to last year - is a great boyfriend because they get on so well with each other.
She told Closer magazine: "He is just perfect. He is my best friend - we're like best mates"
The 27-year-old actress and model admitted that despite them being so close, they struggle to find time to spend with each other, but recently treated themselves to a day out.
She revealed: "We've been so busy and haven't had much time so we just spent a whole day together.
"We went shopping in Harrods, then for a nice meal that night and we sat there and realised we had been engaged for a year that day!"
The loved-up couple are set to be even busier for the rest of the year though, as Mark is spending long hours in training for 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
However, despite having less time to spend together, Michelle has said she is thrilled that her beau is taking part in the series.
She said: "I'm such a huge 'Strictly' fan, so to get to watch it live - and to watch Mark - is really exciting."
She added: "Do I think he can win? I think he's got a good chance!"
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Sunetra Sarker is struggling to juggle filming 'Casualty' with her 'Strictly Come Dancing' commitments.
The 44-year-old actress has been working on both shows since it was announced that she would be joining Caroline Flack, Scott Mills, Pixie Lott and 'MasterChef' judge Gregg Wallace on the BBC One celebrity dance contest and she's revealed it's a lot tougher than people may think.
Talking to BANG Showbiz, Sunetra revealed: "Learning the medical words is hard enough, but then learning steps to try and keep it in another part of my memory has been hard ... I found it really hard actually ... using a different part of my brain."
After the BBC decided in 2011 to move the 'Casualty' set from Bristol to Cardiff, the actress - who plays Dr Zoe Hanna on the medical drama - admitted that commuting from Wales to her home in Bristol and then to London to film 'Strictly' has taken its toll and even joked about getting a job on 'Casualty's' sister show 'Holby City', which is filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Sunetra shared: "Cardiff, Bristol where I live and London. So there's a lot of trains and planes and driving. Maybe I should go on sabbatical to 'Holby' and then I'll be nearby."
Sunetra Sarker struggling to juggle Casualty and Strictly Come Dancing
Sunetra Sarker is struggling to juggle filming 'Casualty' with her 'Strictly Come Dancing' commitments.
The 44-year-old actress has been working on both shows since it was announced that she would be joining Caroline Flack, Scott Mills, Pixie Lott and 'MasterChef' judge Gregg Wallace on the BBC One celebrity dance contest and she's revealed it's a lot tougher than people may think.
Talking to BANG Showbiz, Sunetra revealed: "Learning the medical words is hard enough, but then learning steps to try and keep it in another part of my memory has been hard ... I found it really hard actually ... using a different part of my brain."
After the BBC decided in 2011 to move the 'Casualty' set from Bristol to Cardiff, the actress - who plays Dr Zoe Hanna on the medical drama - admitted that commuting from Wales to her home in Bristol and then to London to film 'Strictly' has taken its toll and even joked about getting a job on 'Casualty's' sister show 'Holby City', which is filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Sunetra shared: "Cardiff, Bristol where I live and London. So there's a lot of trains and planes and driving. Maybe I should go on sabbatical to 'Holby' and then I'll be nearby."
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Ricky Gervais has announced plans to make a one-off episode of 'Derek'.
The sitcom has already run for two series and while Gervais admits he considered making a third, he says he ultimately decided to stick to his usual format.
Writing in a blog post, Gervais said: "I did toy with a third series, particularly after the Emmy nod, but I decided to stick to my usual formula of two series and a special."
Gervais made the statement in reference to two of his earlier shows, 'The Office' and 'Extras', both of which had the same format.
As well as writing and starring in 'Derek', Gervais has a number of other projects in the works at the moment, including 'Life on the Road',
the much-anticipated movie that follows the musical exploits of David Brent from 'The Office'.
In a recent interview, Gervais said that he is using his personal experiences of making music to inspire the script.
He told ITV's 'This Morning': "I brought him back briefly for Comic Relief, because people were asking, 'What is he doing now?'
"So it's ten years after 'The Office' and he is currently going up and down the UK selling cleaning products, but he's never let go of that dream of being a popstar!"
Ricky Gervais to make Derek special
Ricky Gervais has announced plans to make a one-off episode of 'Derek'.
The sitcom has already run for two series and while Gervais admits he considered making a third, he says he ultimately decided to stick to his usual format.
Writing in a blog post, Gervais said: "I did toy with a third series, particularly after the Emmy nod, but I decided to stick to my usual formula of two series and a special."
Gervais made the statement in reference to two of his earlier shows, 'The Office' and 'Extras', both of which had the same format.
As well as writing and starring in 'Derek', Gervais has a number of other projects in the works at the moment, including 'Life on the Road',
the much-anticipated movie that follows the musical exploits of David Brent from 'The Office'.
In a recent interview, Gervais said that he is using his personal experiences of making music to inspire the script.
He told ITV's 'This Morning': "I brought him back briefly for Comic Relief, because people were asking, 'What is he doing now?'
"So it's ten years after 'The Office' and he is currently going up and down the UK selling cleaning products, but he's never let go of that dream of being a popstar!"
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Pixie Lott insists there is no rivalry between the 'Strictly Come Dancing' contestants.
The 'Mama Do' hitmaker has confessed that she and her fellow competitors on the BBC One dance contest have been getting on like a house on fire, dismissing rumours there could be cattiness between the female celebrities.
She revealed: "Me and the other Strictly celeb girls have set up our own WhatsApp chat group and we send each other selfies of us in training, as well as just having a gossip.
"It's been really nice."
The 23-year-old beauty - who is dating male model Oliver Cheshire - also revealed she's struck up a particularly close friendship with 'This Morning' reporter Alison Hammond.
Pixie told The Sun newspaper: "I've become good mates with Alison Hammond - she's hilarious, I love her! We've been texting each other. I can't wait to see her when we're back in the studio."
She added: "I knew [The Saturdays singer] Frankie Bridge before, so it's nice to be able to hang out with her, too.
"At the moment all the girls are really supportive of each other - that could change later on."
Meanwhile, Pixie's professional dance partner - Trent Whiddon - has been training her on during her downtime from performing at concerts.
She explained: "At the moment, I'm performing around the country so Trent is travelling with me so we can fit in some training.
"I'm dreading serious dances such as the tango. I'm looking forward to fun dances like the salsa."
Pixie Lott dismisses Strictly Come Dancing rivalry rumours
Pixie Lott insists there is no rivalry between the 'Strictly Come Dancing' contestants.
The 'Mama Do' hitmaker has confessed that she and her fellow competitors on the BBC One dance contest have been getting on like a house on fire, dismissing rumours there could be cattiness between the female celebrities.
She revealed: "Me and the other Strictly celeb girls have set up our own WhatsApp chat group and we send each other selfies of us in training, as well as just having a gossip.
"It's been really nice."
The 23-year-old beauty - who is dating male model Oliver Cheshire - also revealed she's struck up a particularly close friendship with 'This Morning' reporter Alison Hammond.
Pixie told The Sun newspaper: "I've become good mates with Alison Hammond - she's hilarious, I love her! We've been texting each other. I can't wait to see her when we're back in the studio."
She added: "I knew [The Saturdays singer] Frankie Bridge before, so it's nice to be able to hang out with her, too.
"At the moment all the girls are really supportive of each other - that could change later on."
Meanwhile, Pixie's professional dance partner - Trent Whiddon - has been training her on during her downtime from performing at concerts.
She explained: "At the moment, I'm performing around the country so Trent is travelling with me so we can fit in some training.
"I'm dreading serious dances such as the tango. I'm looking forward to fun dances like the salsa."
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Jodie Marsh considered breaking her vow of celibacy during a steamy photo shoot.
The 35-year-old bodybuilder has been celibate for nearly four years now but has confessed that taking part in a raunchy shoot with fitness model Anthony Hill made her question her decision to abstain from having sex.
She explained: "The whole reason anyone trains to be fit, strong and healthy, is ultimately to look sexy, whether they admit it or not - I do!"
The steamy images were taken to promote her sell-out JST Jodie nutritional supplement brand and Jodie admits that while she's waiting for the right man, writhing around with a half-naked model certainly tempted her to break her vow.
She added: "While I'm holding off for the right person, shooting against a pumped, well cut male body was certainly an awesome test and distraction."
Jodie - who won a gold medal at the International Natural Bodybuilding Federation championships with the help of her JST Jodie supplements - previously revealed she thinks she can't find the right man because they're too intimidated by her.
She said: "I'm very single! I would love a boyfriend, I really would.
"I just can't seem to meet anyone. I think men approach me for different reasons and I think the nice, decent, lovely men wouldn't look twice at me and give me a chance."
She added: "I don't know, maybe they're intimidated by me, maybe they don't want to be famous, or maybe they don't want the lifestyle."
Jodie Marsh considered breaking celibacy
Jodie Marsh considered breaking her vow of celibacy during a steamy photo shoot.
The 35-year-old bodybuilder has been celibate for nearly four years now but has confessed that taking part in a raunchy shoot with fitness model Anthony Hill made her question her decision to abstain from having sex.
She explained: "The whole reason anyone trains to be fit, strong and healthy, is ultimately to look sexy, whether they admit it or not - I do!"
The steamy images were taken to promote her sell-out JST Jodie nutritional supplement brand and Jodie admits that while she's waiting for the right man, writhing around with a half-naked model certainly tempted her to break her vow.
She added: "While I'm holding off for the right person, shooting against a pumped, well cut male body was certainly an awesome test and distraction."
Jodie - who won a gold medal at the International Natural Bodybuilding Federation championships with the help of her JST Jodie supplements - previously revealed she thinks she can't find the right man because they're too intimidated by her.
She said: "I'm very single! I would love a boyfriend, I really would.
"I just can't seem to meet anyone. I think men approach me for different reasons and I think the nice, decent, lovely men wouldn't look twice at me and give me a chance."
She added: "I don't know, maybe they're intimidated by me, maybe they don't want to be famous, or maybe they don't want the lifestyle."
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'Gogglebox' star George Gilbey could be set to star in his own travel show.
The cheeky chappy - who recently took part in 'Celebrity Big Brother' - has revealed he's had a number of offers for his own television shows since rising to reality TV fame but admits his favourite idea is to introduce his own fly-on-the wall travel series which would see him indulge in quirky cuisines and take part in local customs.
He said: "I've had lots of offers and ideas since leaving 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
"Top is doing a travel show like Karl Pilkington's 'An Idiot Abroad'.
"It's a dream job for me as I've got the travel bug. Put me in any adverse situation and I attract madness."
George - who is an electrician from Clacton in Essex - gave up his place on 'Gogglebox', in which he was seen critiquing television shows with his mum and dad, to take part in CBB.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "They were very nice about it but they told me that their show is about ordinary people watching telly. It was a risk but I decided to find out what people think of me.
"And as I made the final, I guess people liked what I did."
Gogglebox’s George Gilbey for own travel show
'Gogglebox' star George Gilbey could be set to star in his own travel show.
The cheeky chappy - who recently took part in 'Celebrity Big Brother' - has revealed he's had a number of offers for his own television shows since rising to reality TV fame but admits his favourite idea is to introduce his own fly-on-the wall travel series which would see him indulge in quirky cuisines and take part in local customs.
He said: "I've had lots of offers and ideas since leaving 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
"Top is doing a travel show like Karl Pilkington's 'An Idiot Abroad'.
"It's a dream job for me as I've got the travel bug. Put me in any adverse situation and I attract madness."
George - who is an electrician from Clacton in Essex - gave up his place on 'Gogglebox', in which he was seen critiquing television shows with his mum and dad, to take part in CBB.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "They were very nice about it but they told me that their show is about ordinary people watching telly. It was a risk but I decided to find out what people think of me.
"And as I made the final, I guess people liked what I did."