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Charlotte Crosby blames weight gain on Geordie Shore


Charlotte Crosby blames 'Geordie Shore' for her weight gain.
The 23-year-old star claims the MTV reality show is the reason for her change in figure, admitting she's gained three stone and gone up two dress sizes while filming the upcoming eighth series.
She explained: "It's hard on the show because we film for six weeks at a time and it involves constant drinking and eating pizzas and kebabs. It's nearly impossible not to put on weight."
The 'Celebrity Big Brother' winner was at "rock bottom" over her figure after taking part in the Channel 5 reality show and spent the next two months working out and eating healthily, but she's since struggled to keep the weight off.
Charlotte confessed: "I know I've been naughty with my diet, even when I'm not filming. I just love junk food. I can't drive past a McDonald's without going in for a burger and fries.
"I'd love to tone up and get back to a size 10, but it's not easy. If losing weight was easy, everyone would be able to do it."
Meanwhile, Charlotte has admitted her relationship with boyfriend Mitch Jenkins is better than ever.
She told Closer magazine: "Thing are great with Mitch. I would love to be married by the time I'm 30, but that's a fair few years off."

Jonathan Ross praises polite Beckham kids


Jonathan Ross was shocked at how polite David and Victoria Beckham's children are.
'The Jonathan Ross Show' host has interviewed the former soccer star on numerous occasions but admits he was surprised by how well-mannered his children - Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 12, Cruz, nine, and two-year-old Harper - were when he met them and their fashion designer mother at an event.
Quizzed whether he felt sorry for them having to cope with their parents' fame, he said: "No, I don't, because Victoria and David are such cool people and such good parents. I met them out years ago with their kids and you couldn't have met a more polite, sweet-natured bunch of children."
The 53-year-old TV star also explained that while he can understand why people would think the kids are spoilt, he doesn't think there's any reason why they'd be impolite.
He told heat magazine: "They were so well-mannered and, oddly, I don't think people would expect that, but they've raised those kids great."
One young star Jonathan isn't impressed by, however, is Justin Bieber, who was recently forced to apologise after videos emerged of him telling racist jokes as a teenager.
Jonathan said: "I like Justin - he's a nice guy and he's clearly a very talented young man. But at the moment someone needs to tell him to f***ing calm down, you know, because he's acting like a goon."

Cilla Battersby-Brown returning to Corrie


Cilla Battersby-Brown is to return to 'Coronation Street'.
Wendi Peters is set to reprise her role as the loudmouth mother of Fiz Stape and Chesney Brown for a short stint, it has been announced.
Cilla will return to Weatherfield after a seven-year absence for six weeks in October as part of an exciting new storyline.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, Cilla's cobbles comeback is expected to tie in with Fiz's departure from the street as actress Jennie McAlpine goes on maternity leave to welcome her first child.
Wendi said: "I'm really thrilled to have the opportunity to revisit Cilla and the cobbles for a short while and to see what she has been up to for the last seven years."
'Corrie' executive producer Stuart Blackburn added: "We can't wait to see Cilla back on the cobbles, she's a truly unforgettable character who is at the heart of Corrie's rich history."
Cilla first caused havoc in Weatherfield between 2003 and 2007, when she left the street after inheriting a £450,000 necklace from a pensioner who died whilst in her care.
The brash character was last seen in the 2008 DVD special 'Out of Africa'.

More death in Downton Abbey?


Julian Fellowes has hinted there could be more death on the way in 'Downton Abbey'.
While actress Lesley Nicol - who plays cook Mrs. Patmore - recently assured fans no major characters will die in series five, the show's creator and writer is keeping the cast on their toes as they have yet to receive the scripts for the final episodes.
Quizzed about Lesley's comments, he told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "That's all you know! You see, I only finished the last script on Tuesday."
Lesley claimed there were no plans to axe any further characters after the show received fierce backlash for killing off fan favourites Matthew Crawley and Lady Sybil in the third series.
She said: "There aren't any plans for any big characters to die this year. There has been such a big fuss in the past, especially with Matthew Crawley.
"I think it would be very unwise to do any more deaths because the viewers don't like them."
While she may not meet a grisly end, youthful Crawley cousin Lady Rose is expected to be written out of the ITV period drama in the upcoming fifth series.
Actress Lily James is to leave the show in order to promote her upcoming Disney movie, 'Cinderella', around the world.
The promotional duties mean Lily, 25, will be unavailable when series six is filmed next year, but it's thought Julian will keep the door open for her to return in future.

Sinitta to meet with X Factor bosses


Sinitta is to meet with 'X Factor' bosses to discuss her role on the new series.
The flamboyant singer - who has previously acted as show boss Simon Cowell's right-hand woman - has revealed she will sit down with producers this week regarding her future on the ITV talent competition and hopes to take on a mentoring role.
Appearing on ITV's 'This Morning', she said: "I'm having a meeting, actually, to discuss what is going to be happening this year. I don't know exactly what I'm doing but I'd like to be back in my old role working with the contestants and working with the talent, I loved doing that."
The 45-year-old star also expressed her desire to perform on the 'X Factor' live shows as a special guest to promote her comeback song, 'So Many Men, So Little Time'.
She said: "I could perform it and come through the doors ... I would love that because I'm not going to be a judge, let's face it. That hasn't happened yet, has it?"
Sinitta, who has been part of Simon's inner circle for two decades, admits her music mogul pal has yet to listen to her new song and she's anxious to hear his opinion.
She added: "Simon was sent the single yesterday and I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but I haven't heard [what he thinks of it]. I have said, 'Just say what you think!' But it's done and it won't change anything whether he likes it or hates it because the record is made now. But he loved the original, so I'm hoping [he'll like it]."

Steven Moffat: Doctor’s real name is Mildred


Steven Moffat has joked the Doctor's real name is Mildred.
The 'Doctor Who' executive producer, who took the reins of the BBC sci-fi drama in 2010, claims the popular character's real identity - which has been shrouded in secrecy since the show first hit the airwaves 50 years ago - is only divulged to the most senior of staff.
Writing in the new edition of 'Doctor Who' magazine, he quipped: "No one can know the Doctor's name, except each successive showrunner. We're taken into a special room far beneath the BBC and given the ancient and special runes that spell his true and awful name.
"We're commanded never to reveal what we have learned, because then the show would have to be renamed 'Mildred'. Oh, bugger!"
Steven is currently hard at work on the upcoming eighth series of 'Doctor Who', which will see Peter Capaldi take over the role of the Time Lord.
The 56-year-old actor will be joined by a host of big names on his first adventures in the TARDIS.
Guest stars this series include comedian Frank Skinner, 'Line of Duty' star Keeley Hawes, 'Death in Paradise' actor Ben Miller and singer Foxes.
The Doctor will also come face-to-face with a familiar nemesis from his past as it's rumoured producers are bringing back the villainous Master, last played by John Simm.

Emma Willis and Christine Bleakley up for This Morning role


Emma Willis and Christine Bleakley are in line to replace Holly Willoughby on 'This Morning' when she goes on maternity leave.
ITV bosses have reportedly narrowed down their list of potential co-hosts for Phillip Schofield when Holly, 33, takes a leave of absence to welcome her third child with husband Dan Baldwin in the summer.
Silver-haired Phillip, 52, is said to be urging bosses to hire his former 'Dancing on Ice' co-host Christine, as they are good friends and socialise outside of work with their respective partners.
But Emma has also impressed producers with her stints on 'Big Brother' and 'The Voice'.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Phillip is good friends with Christine and wants her to get the job - but bosses are also looking at Emma."
The coveted job could last for up to a year while pregnant Holly, who already has son Harry, five, and three-year-old daughter Belle, is away.
Both brunette beauties have plenty of experience on 'This Morning' as Emma, 38, presents The Hub section of the show on a regular basis, while Christine, 35, has previously filled in for both Holly and Phillip on the sofa.

Diane Langton would return to EastEnders


Diane Langton would return to 'EastEnders'.
The 67-year-old actress - who is currently starring as Nana McQueen on Channel 4's 'Hollyoaks' - previously played Cindy Beale's mother Bev Williams on the BBC One soap and hasn't ruled out reprising the role in the future as she still has ties to Albert Square because of Bev's grandchildren Peter Beale (Ben Hardy) and Cindy Williams (Mimi Keene).
Diane told Inside Soap magazine: "They keep mentioning Bev on telly at the moment. She's meant to be in Devon, which is really weird.
"You know, I haven't been asked to return to the show, but I guess while the grandchildren are around there's still a possibility."
Diane also admitted she was shocked by the recent storyline which saw the murder of her on-screen granddaughter, Lucy Beale.
She said: "I do like watching 'EastEnders', but I haven't got a clue about who killed Lucy Beale."
Meanwhile, the 'Only Fools and Horses' veteran is enjoying a more prominent role in 'Hollyoaks' following the departure of the McQueen matriarch Myra (Nicole Barber-Lane) last year.
She said: "It's a madhouse for me at the moment! But it's marvellous to be wanted. It's better than coming into scenes and asking people if they want a cup of tea. When Myra left the show, I slipped into her shoes as head of the family. It's been great."

Girl Thing singer auditions for X Factor


Girl Thing's Linzi Martin has auditioned for 'The X Factor'.
The 32-year-old singer, who recently reunited with the 'Last One Standing' group on ITV2's 'The Big Reunion', came face-to-face with the band's former manager Simon Cowell at auditions last week - but her bid for a pop comeback was short-lived.
Linzi reportedly broke down while telling the judges - including Louis Walsh, Mel B and Cheryl Cole - about her previous attempts at pop stardom.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Her tears didn't really wash with the panel."
Simon, 54, created Girl Thing in a bid to rival the Spice Girls' popularity, but the band - also consisting of Jodi Albert, Anika Bostelaar, Michelle Barber and Nikki Stuart - failed to connect with the public and were unceremoniously dropped after just two single releases.
Earlier this year, the music mogul blasted his former act by branding them "bitter".
On 'The Big Reunion', Linzi claimed she wrote some of the verses for the hit Hear'Say song 'Pure and Simple', which was originally recorded by Girl Thing.
Simon offered his two cents on the drama, telling BANG Showbiz: "What happened was, the guy that was managing them, I got him the gig to manage 'Popstars' [winners], Hear'Say. He gave my song, 'Pure and Simple', to Hear'Say. It was my hit record.
"That's why we didn't do what we hoped we were going to do with that group. It's as simple as that."

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