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'Hollyoaks' will unmask Fraser Black's killer on Snapchat.
The Chester soap is set to finally reveal who murdered the gangster - who was played by Jesse Birdsall - but hours before their identity is unveiled on screen, followers of the HelloHollyoaks profile will be given a series of clues, messages, pictures and spoilers as to whodunnit.
Victoria Lutas, senior content producer for producers Lime Pictures told Broadcast: "We wanted to build a buzz ahead of the episode and, among the younger demographic who follow us on Snapchat, it is really important to be the first to know."
Soap bosses believe unmasking the killer in this way is a good reward for loyal fans.
Victoria added: "You must have a reason to launch on these platforms and then talk to the audience in an appropriate voice.
"There is so much choice for people that it is important to instil loyalty in fans of the show and make them feel valued."
Since its launch in February, the HelloHollyoaks Snapchat profile has amassed over 100,000 followers.
In the frame for Fraser's murder are his daughter Grace Black (Tamara Wall), former protegee Trevor Royle (Greg Wood), stepsons Freddie Roscoe (Charlie Clapham) and Joe Roscoe (Ayden Callaghan) and ex-employee Ste Hay (Kieran Richardson).
Hollyoaks to unveil killer on Snapchat
'Hollyoaks' will unmask Fraser Black's killer on Snapchat.
The Chester soap is set to finally reveal who murdered the gangster - who was played by Jesse Birdsall - but hours before their identity is unveiled on screen, followers of the HelloHollyoaks profile will be given a series of clues, messages, pictures and spoilers as to whodunnit.
Victoria Lutas, senior content producer for producers Lime Pictures told Broadcast: "We wanted to build a buzz ahead of the episode and, among the younger demographic who follow us on Snapchat, it is really important to be the first to know."
Soap bosses believe unmasking the killer in this way is a good reward for loyal fans.
Victoria added: "You must have a reason to launch on these platforms and then talk to the audience in an appropriate voice.
"There is so much choice for people that it is important to instil loyalty in fans of the show and make them feel valued."
Since its launch in February, the HelloHollyoaks Snapchat profile has amassed over 100,000 followers.
In the frame for Fraser's murder are his daughter Grace Black (Tamara Wall), former protegee Trevor Royle (Greg Wood), stepsons Freddie Roscoe (Charlie Clapham) and Joe Roscoe (Ayden Callaghan) and ex-employee Ste Hay (Kieran Richardson).
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Verity Rushworth says Donna Windsor's crime involvement "gets really deep".
The 'Emmerdale' actress is currently embroiled in an emotional storyline after her character - suffering from cancer - has been seen teaming up with Ross Barton (Michael Parr) for various schemes, but this is only the beginning.
Speaking on 'Lorraine' today (10.07.14), she said: "It's action-packed and the stakes get really high, and this is the tip of the iceberg for her.
"The crime gets really deep and we get into sticky waters. The cancer is one element, and then there is a whole load of other things on top of that. It's going to be good."
Donna is due to tell her ex-husband Marlon Dingle (played by Mark Charnock) about her illness tonight, and Verity admitted the situation must be "absolutely horrific" for those having to go through it in real life.
She added: "he doesn't want to be seen as a victim and as soon as everybody knows, it's going to break Marlon's heart.
"How do you tell a 5-year old girl that her mum is going to die of cancer? I just can't imagine the people that have to go through that. It's absolutely horrific.
"I think she wants to grasp onto happiness for as long as she can, while she can."
Emmerdale’s Donna Windsor to get ‘really deep’ into crime
Verity Rushworth says Donna Windsor's crime involvement "gets really deep".
The 'Emmerdale' actress is currently embroiled in an emotional storyline after her character - suffering from cancer - has been seen teaming up with Ross Barton (Michael Parr) for various schemes, but this is only the beginning.
Speaking on 'Lorraine' today (10.07.14), she said: "It's action-packed and the stakes get really high, and this is the tip of the iceberg for her.
"The crime gets really deep and we get into sticky waters. The cancer is one element, and then there is a whole load of other things on top of that. It's going to be good."
Donna is due to tell her ex-husband Marlon Dingle (played by Mark Charnock) about her illness tonight, and Verity admitted the situation must be "absolutely horrific" for those having to go through it in real life.
She added: "he doesn't want to be seen as a victim and as soon as everybody knows, it's going to break Marlon's heart.
"How do you tell a 5-year old girl that her mum is going to die of cancer? I just can't imagine the people that have to go through that. It's absolutely horrific.
"I think she wants to grasp onto happiness for as long as she can, while she can."
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Ant and Dec thought their careers were dead after 'Byker Grove'.
The TV duo admitted being dropped from the children's TV show in 1993 after four years was a definite "low" - but it ended up being an opportunity to push themselves further than they imagined at the time.
Asked what their lowest point was, Declan Donnelly told Digital Spy: "Probably the low, and we didn't know at the time it was happening for a reason, was when we got told we were leaving 'Byker Grove'.
"We were 18 and we were told that we would be too old to be hanging about a youth club. We were told that the only 18-year-olds who hang around youth clubs are pretty weird.
"As far as we were concerned, it was all over. We thought we were on the scrapheap at 18 and we were going back to college. Obviously, in the end it worked out alright."
The stars went on to have hugely a successful career together, and claimed the pinnacle was 'Saturday Night Takeaway' winning two prizes at the British Academy Television Awards earlier this year.
The show picked up the gongs for both Best Entertainment Programme and Best Entertainment Performance - and it marked their 25th year as a TV partnership in a fitting way.
Dec said: "Because it's been 25 years, it felt extra special."
Ant McPartlin added: "And because it was for 'Saturday Night Takeaway' and we'd been away and rested it for four years, to bring it back and get it nominated and win was really special. It was a really special year."
Ant and Dec thought careers were dead
Ant and Dec thought their careers were dead after 'Byker Grove'.
The TV duo admitted being dropped from the children's TV show in 1993 after four years was a definite "low" - but it ended up being an opportunity to push themselves further than they imagined at the time.
Asked what their lowest point was, Declan Donnelly told Digital Spy: "Probably the low, and we didn't know at the time it was happening for a reason, was when we got told we were leaving 'Byker Grove'.
"We were 18 and we were told that we would be too old to be hanging about a youth club. We were told that the only 18-year-olds who hang around youth clubs are pretty weird.
"As far as we were concerned, it was all over. We thought we were on the scrapheap at 18 and we were going back to college. Obviously, in the end it worked out alright."
The stars went on to have hugely a successful career together, and claimed the pinnacle was 'Saturday Night Takeaway' winning two prizes at the British Academy Television Awards earlier this year.
The show picked up the gongs for both Best Entertainment Programme and Best Entertainment Performance - and it marked their 25th year as a TV partnership in a fitting way.
Dec said: "Because it's been 25 years, it felt extra special."
Ant McPartlin added: "And because it was for 'Saturday Night Takeaway' and we'd been away and rested it for four years, to bring it back and get it nominated and win was really special. It was a really special year."
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Eamonn Holmes has an "unhealthy obsession" with Ruth Langsford.
The 'This Morning' host is the "jealous" type when it comes to his wife - who presents the show alongside him every Friday - and admitted she "fascinates" him.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, he said: "I have this unhealthy obsession with Ruth, and I love being around her.
"I actually get quite jealous when anyone is taking her time away from me.
"When I'm alone with her and I have her totally to myself, there is no-one else I want to be with. She fascinates me."
Indeed, the 54-year-old star is still madly in love with his wife of four years and still finds himself thinking about how lucky he is when the they are on the air together.
Asked whether their partnership reaffirms their romance, he recently told new! magazine: "Yes and sometimes it's nice to sit back during an interview, while chats are going on back and forth between Ruth and the guest, and I'll think, 'She's gorgeous and she's my wife - I'm married to her!' "
Eamonn Holmes has ‘unhealthy obsession’ with his wife
Eamonn Holmes has an "unhealthy obsession" with Ruth Langsford.
The 'This Morning' host is the "jealous" type when it comes to his wife - who presents the show alongside him every Friday - and admitted she "fascinates" him.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, he said: "I have this unhealthy obsession with Ruth, and I love being around her.
"I actually get quite jealous when anyone is taking her time away from me.
"When I'm alone with her and I have her totally to myself, there is no-one else I want to be with. She fascinates me."
Indeed, the 54-year-old star is still madly in love with his wife of four years and still finds himself thinking about how lucky he is when the they are on the air together.
Asked whether their partnership reaffirms their romance, he recently told new! magazine: "Yes and sometimes it's nice to sit back during an interview, while chats are going on back and forth between Ruth and the guest, and I'll think, 'She's gorgeous and she's my wife - I'm married to her!' "
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Rita Ora is being considered to join 'The X Factor' as a fifth judge.
The 'I Will Never Let You Down' hitmaker could join Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Mel B and Louis Walsh on the talent show panel as a surprise addition to mentor four wildcard acts.
Rita, 23, is a strong contender to land the role, but bosses are also said to be considering US singer Mary J. Blige, 43, according to The Sun newspaper.
A fifth judge would mean there is always a unanimous decision in the live shows, putting an end to the deadlock feature.
An 'X Factor' spokesperson said: "No decisions have been made regarding the live shows at this stage."
Auditions for the new series of the singing competition are already under way and show boss Simon is keen to restore the show to its former glory following a ratings decline since he left in 2010.
Former judge Sharon Osbourne recently criticised the show and urged serious musicians not to audition for it if they want credibility in the music industry.
She said: "Always my mentality when I was on 'X Factor' was, if you were a singer-songwriter you have a definition of who you are, writing songs you love and that suit your voice and who you are.
"For me, if you were a singer-songwriter, do not go on a talent show. It's not going to work. Could you imagine them doing ABBA week, or '80s week? It's just not for you - because you know who you are.
"Talent shows are fantastic and they change people's lives. But they are not for people who are singer-songwriters. It's not the thing to do."
Rita Ora to be fifth X Factor judge?
Rita Ora is being considered to join 'The X Factor' as a fifth judge.
The 'I Will Never Let You Down' hitmaker could join Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Mel B and Louis Walsh on the talent show panel as a surprise addition to mentor four wildcard acts.
Rita, 23, is a strong contender to land the role, but bosses are also said to be considering US singer Mary J. Blige, 43, according to The Sun newspaper.
A fifth judge would mean there is always a unanimous decision in the live shows, putting an end to the deadlock feature.
An 'X Factor' spokesperson said: "No decisions have been made regarding the live shows at this stage."
Auditions for the new series of the singing competition are already under way and show boss Simon is keen to restore the show to its former glory following a ratings decline since he left in 2010.
Former judge Sharon Osbourne recently criticised the show and urged serious musicians not to audition for it if they want credibility in the music industry.
She said: "Always my mentality when I was on 'X Factor' was, if you were a singer-songwriter you have a definition of who you are, writing songs you love and that suit your voice and who you are.
"For me, if you were a singer-songwriter, do not go on a talent show. It's not going to work. Could you imagine them doing ABBA week, or '80s week? It's just not for you - because you know who you are.
"Talent shows are fantastic and they change people's lives. But they are not for people who are singer-songwriters. It's not the thing to do."
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James Jordan has warned his wife Ola that 'Strictly Come Dancing' will "stitch her up".
The 36-year-old dancer left the series after eight years over a dispute with producers - who offered him a reduced role going forward - and he worries his spouse may get similar treatment.
He told her: "I reckon the BBC will stitch you up this year. That will definitely happen."
James left 'Strictly' on shaky terms in May when he turned down the BBC's offer to only appear on special episodes, such as Christmas and charity instalments, but not the main series.
He has now vowed to avoid the show when it returns later this year and will watch rival show 'The X Factor' instead.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I'm going to sit at home, crack open a beer with my mates and watch 'X Factor'."
James - whose wife has already signed up for the new series - also expressed concerns over the new presenting duo of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman and thinks a male presenter should have been hired to replace Sir Bruce Forsyth.
He added: "I think Claudia and Tess individually are fantastic people. Do I think it's going to work for Strictly? I don't know.
"I'm a firm believer that ballroom and Latin dancing is about a man dancing with a woman and I thought it was nice to have a man presenting as well."
James Jordan: Strictly will ‘stitch up’ wife Ola
James Jordan has warned his wife Ola that 'Strictly Come Dancing' will "stitch her up".
The 36-year-old dancer left the series after eight years over a dispute with producers - who offered him a reduced role going forward - and he worries his spouse may get similar treatment.
He told her: "I reckon the BBC will stitch you up this year. That will definitely happen."
James left 'Strictly' on shaky terms in May when he turned down the BBC's offer to only appear on special episodes, such as Christmas and charity instalments, but not the main series.
He has now vowed to avoid the show when it returns later this year and will watch rival show 'The X Factor' instead.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I'm going to sit at home, crack open a beer with my mates and watch 'X Factor'."
James - whose wife has already signed up for the new series - also expressed concerns over the new presenting duo of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman and thinks a male presenter should have been hired to replace Sir Bruce Forsyth.
He added: "I think Claudia and Tess individually are fantastic people. Do I think it's going to work for Strictly? I don't know.
"I'm a firm believer that ballroom and Latin dancing is about a man dancing with a woman and I thought it was nice to have a man presenting as well."
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EastEnders' Sharon Rickman will plot Phil Mitchell's downfall as she discovers the truth behind her attack.
The bar owner - played by Letitia Dean - is stunned to learn her fiancé is the reason she was left fighting for her life recently and vows revenge on him as her mental state becomes increasingly fragile.
Phil (Steve McFadden) ordered a pair of thugs to smash up Sharon's bar, The Albert, in a bid to urge her to hire security guards but things took a dramatic turn when Sharon attempted to stop them and was beaten up for her efforts.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Sharon decides she's going to rinse Phil for everything he's got. She's still plotting right up until their wedding day, but will she go through with it or will she come clean?"
Viewers will see Sharon become increasingly on edge in upcoming weeks and she eventually loses the plot when she sees her son, Dennis, near a gun she has been hiding.
Letitia previously said of the attack: "It was shocking, very quick and violent. When you are caught like that and seriously hurt, I think it would take a long time to recover.
"Emotionally, she would find it hard to trust people again."
EastEnders’ Sharon to plot revenge on Phil
EastEnders' Sharon Rickman will plot Phil Mitchell's downfall as she discovers the truth behind her attack.
The bar owner - played by Letitia Dean - is stunned to learn her fiancé is the reason she was left fighting for her life recently and vows revenge on him as her mental state becomes increasingly fragile.
Phil (Steve McFadden) ordered a pair of thugs to smash up Sharon's bar, The Albert, in a bid to urge her to hire security guards but things took a dramatic turn when Sharon attempted to stop them and was beaten up for her efforts.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Sharon decides she's going to rinse Phil for everything he's got. She's still plotting right up until their wedding day, but will she go through with it or will she come clean?"
Viewers will see Sharon become increasingly on edge in upcoming weeks and she eventually loses the plot when she sees her son, Dennis, near a gun she has been hiding.
Letitia previously said of the attack: "It was shocking, very quick and violent. When you are caught like that and seriously hurt, I think it would take a long time to recover.
"Emotionally, she would find it hard to trust people again."
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Ant and Dec are planning their own sitcom.
The 'Saturday Night Takeaway' presenters are plotting a return to acting and admit they have talked at length about starring in a TV comedy.
Ant McPartlin told Digital Spy: "We've talked about it. We'd love to do a sitcom. Or some kind of comedy drama. There's no rush to do it, but there's still a desire."
The duo shot to fame as young actors on children's drama 'Byker Grove' over 20 years ago but have since become one of Britain's most popular presenting duos, fronting shows such as 'SM:TV Live', 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' and 'Britain's Got Talent'.
Declan Donnelly has revealed their busy schedules have made it difficult to make an acting comeback.
He explained: "We've talked about this for a while now. It's something that we definitely will do at some stage, but we're not sure when.
"We're so busy at the moment with the three shows, 'I'm a Celeb', 'BGT' and 'Takeaway'. With our 'Saturday Night Takeaway' tour coming up as well, there's been no way we could fit it in.
"But if things slow down a bit in the next few years and we wouldn't tour again next year, it may happen then."
Ant and Dec's last major acting role was the 2006 movie 'Alien Autopsy'.
Ant and Dec to star in sitcom?
Ant and Dec are planning their own sitcom.
The 'Saturday Night Takeaway' presenters are plotting a return to acting and admit they have talked at length about starring in a TV comedy.
Ant McPartlin told Digital Spy: "We've talked about it. We'd love to do a sitcom. Or some kind of comedy drama. There's no rush to do it, but there's still a desire."
The duo shot to fame as young actors on children's drama 'Byker Grove' over 20 years ago but have since become one of Britain's most popular presenting duos, fronting shows such as 'SM:TV Live', 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' and 'Britain's Got Talent'.
Declan Donnelly has revealed their busy schedules have made it difficult to make an acting comeback.
He explained: "We've talked about this for a while now. It's something that we definitely will do at some stage, but we're not sure when.
"We're so busy at the moment with the three shows, 'I'm a Celeb', 'BGT' and 'Takeaway'. With our 'Saturday Night Takeaway' tour coming up as well, there's been no way we could fit it in.
"But if things slow down a bit in the next few years and we wouldn't tour again next year, it may happen then."
Ant and Dec's last major acting role was the 2006 movie 'Alien Autopsy'.
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Kate Humble thinks reality TV stars are "sad".
The wildlife television presenter has been asked to appear on numerous reality shows, including 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' several times, but has, and always will, say no because she hates the genre.
Kate exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I'm not a celebrity and I don't want to get out of here. I'm not interested in being on television so that people can walk down the street and go, 'Oh, that's the girl from 'I'm A Celebrity...'. I find it very sad that there are people that feel they are earning their place in the world for doing something very shocking that will make all the headlines. What do they think it's going to give them? Are they really happy?"
Kate - who has been living in Mongolia for hew new series 'Living with Nomads' - insists fame is just a by-product of her making programmes she feels passionate about and it is something she'll never embrace or pursue.
The 45-year-old star - who is leading the 2014 Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project (Barefootwine.co.uk), a campaign to keep Britain's beaches barefoot-friendly this summer - explained: "I don't go to parties with my t**s hanging out, chasing after footballers in an inappropriate dress. There are so many other things that will make you happier than appearing on the front of a magazine, which is going to end up wrapped around someone's fish and chips."
As well as working on 'Living with Nomads', Kate is writing a book about humans' special bond with dogs and she admits she loves the diversity her career affords her.
Kate - who is married to television producer Ludo Graham - said: "I'm writing a book about the 30,000-year relationship between humans and dogs. I find it amazing that dogs have become so adaptable and such a big part of our lives. I'm writing the book now and it will be out in 2016."
Kate Humble questions happiness of reality TV stars
Kate Humble thinks reality TV stars are "sad".
The wildlife television presenter has been asked to appear on numerous reality shows, including 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' several times, but has, and always will, say no because she hates the genre.
Kate exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I'm not a celebrity and I don't want to get out of here. I'm not interested in being on television so that people can walk down the street and go, 'Oh, that's the girl from 'I'm A Celebrity...'. I find it very sad that there are people that feel they are earning their place in the world for doing something very shocking that will make all the headlines. What do they think it's going to give them? Are they really happy?"
Kate - who has been living in Mongolia for hew new series 'Living with Nomads' - insists fame is just a by-product of her making programmes she feels passionate about and it is something she'll never embrace or pursue.
The 45-year-old star - who is leading the 2014 Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project (Barefootwine.co.uk), a campaign to keep Britain's beaches barefoot-friendly this summer - explained: "I don't go to parties with my t**s hanging out, chasing after footballers in an inappropriate dress. There are so many other things that will make you happier than appearing on the front of a magazine, which is going to end up wrapped around someone's fish and chips."
As well as working on 'Living with Nomads', Kate is writing a book about humans' special bond with dogs and she admits she loves the diversity her career affords her.
Kate - who is married to television producer Ludo Graham - said: "I'm writing a book about the 30,000-year relationship between humans and dogs. I find it amazing that dogs have become so adaptable and such a big part of our lives. I'm writing the book now and it will be out in 2016."