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Luisa Zissman backs Katie Hopkins for Celebrity Big Brother


Luisa Zissman thinks Katie Hopkins should go on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The 27-year-old star, who became a fan favourite in the last series of the Channel 5 reality show, thinks the controversial columnist and former 'Apprentice' contestant would rile up her fellow housemates with her strong opinions.
Quizzed who she'd like to go on the next series, Luisa said: "Katie Hopkins, because she talks and shouts so much she wouldn't let anyone else talk."
Luisa is also eager for glamour model Katie Price to take part in 'CBB' and thinks the house could do with some comic relief, too.
She told Britain's OK! magazine: "I'd love to see Katie Price in there but she's pregnant. I'd like to see some comedians like Jack Whitehall, Russell Kane, Jimmy Carr, Miranda Hart or Catherine Tate or some soap stars. I met Barbara Windsor the other day and I've love to see her in there!"
Meanwhile, Luisa, who has now joined the 'Big Brother' presenting team on 'Bit on the Side', hasn't ruled out returning to the house herself to spice things up.
She said: "I think I will [go back in] if it's boring. I'll be like, 'They need to put me back in to spruce things up a bit', and come back out again."

Mary Berry for Who Do You Think You Are?


Mary Berry, Julie Walters and Billy Connolly will appear on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
The hit BBC One family history show is celebrating its tenth anniversary and 100th episode this year by inviting the 'Great British Bake Off' star, the BAFTA-winning actress and the popular comedian to trace their ancestry.
The latest series will mark a decade on air for the hit show, which will be commemorated with a one-hour special highlighting the show's best moments and interviews with a host of past celebrity guests.
Other stars who will feature in the new series include actor Brian Blessed, 'Mrs Brown's Boys' star Brendan O'Carroll, actress Sheridan Smith, radio DJ Reggie Yates, 'EastEnders' actress Tamzin Outhwaite, model Twiggy and TV actor Martin Shaw.
BBC's commissioning editor for documentaries Maxine Watson said: "Since its launch in 2004, audiences have savoured the often unexpected and emotional journeys into family history. As we celebrate 10 fantastic years in 2014, another 10 famous faces discover more about themselves through their past.
"The new series promises to continue to deliver BBC One audiences the laughter, tears and surprising revelations of family ancestry as only Who Do You Think You Are? can."

Jeremy Paxman: Newsnight made by 13 year olds


Jeremy Paxman says 'Newsnight' is made by "13 year olds".
The 63-year-old broadcaster, who presented his final edition of the BBC Two current affairs programme last week, has admitted he didn't always agree with the politics of idealistic producers who thought they could "change the world".
He is quoted by the Daily Telegraph newspaper as saying: "Look, 'Newsnight' is made by 13 year olds. It's perfectly normal when you're young that you want to change the world.
"The older you get, the more you realise what a fools' errand much of that is and that the thing to do is to manage the best you can to the advantage of as many people as possible."
Paxman, who was required to remain politically impartial on 'Newsnight', also admitted to being a "one-nation Tory".
Furthermore, the TV presenter weighed in on London Mayor Boris Johnson's claim that he was the "last" Conservative left at the BBC.
Speaking at the Chalke Valley History Festival in Wiltshire, south west England, he reportedly said: "If I had to ... are there any members of the press here? I think I'll plead the fifth on that one."
Paxman announced his departure from 'Newsnight' after 25 years earlier this year.
He will continue to present 'University Challenge'.

EastEnders’ Dean Wicks ‘wants to be Mick Carter’


EastEnders' Dean Wicks "wants to be" Mick Carter.
Actor Matt Di Angelo thinks his Walford alter-ego will quite enjoy the revelation that Mick - played by Danny Dyer - is his half-brother, after the initial shock wears off, as he looks up to the pub landlord.
Dean's mother Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) recently revealed she is in fact Mick's biological mum and not his sister as he believes.
Matt told the official 'EastEnders' website: "Mick is Dean's half-brother and I think Dean's reaction to that will probably be a sharp intake of air, in which I'll hold the moment and wait for some kind of godly duff-duff!
"After that moment has passed, I think he's really going to like it. Secretly, I think Dean wants to be Mick - he wants his life, so I think he'll quite enjoy having a big brother. But I don't think it's going to be filled with too much happiness for too long."
Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that Dean will develop a crush on Mick's wife Linda Carter (Kellie Bright).
Dean will flirt with Linda on her birthday next week and can't wait to be alone with the mum-of-three as he offers her a special pamper session at his new salon, Blades.

Caroline Aherne opens about cancer battle


Caroline Aherne has told how humour helped her cope with cancer.
The 'Royle Family' creator and actress, who is currently battling lung cancer and has previously overcome bladder and eye cancer, joked how her mother used to tell her "only special people get cancer".
The 50-year-old comedienne gave a rousing speech at a conference in Manchester Town Hall yesterday (26.06.14) to help improve cancer care in the city.
Caroline quipped: "My brother and I were born with cancer of the eyes, the retina, [and] my mum told us only special people get cancer. I must be very special because I have had it in my lungs and bladder as well."
The 'Mrs Merton' star also made the audience giggle by sharing an anecdote from her chemotherapy treatment sessions, revealing that a cleaner at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester was more eager to meet her 'Royle Family' co-star Ricky Tomlinson than her.
She said: "The cleaner came in one day, she went, 'Oh, I knew you were here, they told me you were here ... oh, that's great, I love the 'Royle Family' but I would've much preferred it to be Ricky in that bed!'
"She was wishing lung cancer on Ricky Tomlinson!"
Caroline went on to heap praise on Macmillan nurses who help cancer patients and their families come to terms with the diagnosis, and says her own nurse was "like an angel".
She added: "When you come out, she answered all your questions that you hadn't been able to ask at the time or you hadn't thought of. It's as worrying for the family when cancer hits as it is for you.
"She was great with my mum - she explained everything. She is an angel and we couldn't have asked for better support. The best bit is they completely understand what you're going through and what your family's going through."

Jean Alexander ‘not in danger’ after health scare


Jean Alexander is "not in danger" after being rushed to hospital following a health scare.
The 'Coronation Street' icon, who played cleaner Hilda Ogden for 23 years, is in good spirits and currently recuperating from a mystery illness at a rehabilitation facility, her brother has revealed.
Jean was taken to a hospital in Southport, Merseyside, by ambulance on Monday (23.06.14) when paramedics responded to a 999 call.
Her brother Kenneth Hodgkinson told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "She was taken in hospital on Monday, this last week. She did not feel too well in the morning. She was a little bit shaky so she was taken in and they tried to assess her to see what was the matter.
"We don't think it is serious, she is getting on very well.
"She has left the hospital now and is in rehabilitation, a home, just for a week or so.
"She seems reasonably chirpy and not in danger. From what I hear she is pottering about and so on. It seems to have passed over."
The 88-year-old soap star has thanked fans for their concern through her sibling, but doesn't wish to create a fuss.
Kenneth appealed: "She is very grateful for all the interest shown by the public in her. It is very kind of people to still be interested in her.
"She realises people may want to send cards. But she would be glad if she is not flooded with flowers or chocolates or things like that."

Michael Le Vell wants to get back to work


Michael Le Vell can't wait to get back to work on 'Coronation Street'.
The troubled soap star, who took a break from the show in March after admitting to using cocaine as he awaited trial for child abuse allegations, has revealed he will reprise his role as mechanic Kevin Webster in a "few weeks" and looks forward to reuniting with his cast mates.
He wrote on his Facebook page earlier this week: "Hi all, sorry not been on here for ages but ive had a few things to sort out. But im back now and im back to work in a few weeks, im so looking forward to getting back to the job i love and all the people there who are like my second family i love them all.
"And thank you all for the great support you have given me over some very hard times for me and my family."
The 49-year-old star is expected to return to screens in September after completing a three-week stint in rehabilitation for alcoholism earlier this year.
The actor was first written out of the soap last year pending the outcome of his trial and returned after being cleared of all charges in September.
However, his comeback was short-lived as Michael decided to seek help after meeting with 'Corrie' bosses over his cocaine admission.

Blake Harrison: Posh actors have it easy


Blake Harrison thinks actors from "privileged backgrounds" have an easier path to fame.
The 'Inbetweeners' star, who shot to stardom playing Neil Sutherland in the sitcom, believes actors from wealthy families are groomed for success because they're willing to work for free as they hone their craft.
He explained: "There is an issue with a lot of actors coming from privileged backgrounds. If someone says to them, 'Can you do a play for free?' they'll say, 'Yeah, of course, because mummy and daddy will sort me out.' "
Blake, 28, says his rise through the acting ranks couldn't have been more different as he was forced to work odd hours to make ends meet while pursuing his dream.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I was funding myself doing a play in a pub theatre by sticking labels on the inside of buses between 8pm and 4am, then getting up at 8am for rehearsals."
The comedy actor concedes private school educated stars such as 'Sherlock' actor Benedict Cumberbatch and 'Homeland' leading man Damian Lewis are very talented, but isn't convinced they would be household names if they had a less privileged upbringing.
He added: "They're doing well because they've got talent. But if they'd have come from a more working class background, would they have got to that stage?"
Meanwhile, Blake - who is set to reprise his role as Neil in 'The Inbetweeners 2' movie - has revealed he'd love to follow up his humorous role with a more a dramatic part in hit fantasy show 'Game of Thrones'.
He enthused: "It's fantastic TV. I know a few people in it as I've worked with them. I should ask them to get me in it, but it doesn't work like that."

All four Strictly Come Dancing judges to return


All four 'Strictly Come Dancing' judges have signed on for the new series.
Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli will return to judge this year's crop of celebrities' ballroom dancing moves, the BBC has confirmed.
Head judge Len recently hinted he might follow former host Sir Bruce Forsyth into retirement, but has decided to come back for series 12 of the popular contest.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "There had been fears Len might call it a day like Brucie but he has now signed.
"With ITV revamping 'The X Factor', the BBC is going to have a big battle to keep 'Strictly' out in front. They will be happy they have their judging panel secured."
The four judges will be joined by the new, all-female presenting double act of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Meanwhile, show bosses are rumoured to be close to signing up the first stars for the show.
Tennis champion Andy Murray's mum Judith, The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford, Radio 1 DJ Greg James and former 'Coronation Street' actress Michelle Collins are all thought to be joining the line-up.

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