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Kym Marsh wouldn't "rule out" another marriage.
The 'Coronation Street' actress admits she would wed a third time, despite her previous marriages to 'EastEnders' actors Jack Ryder and Jamie Lomas not working out.
She said: "I absolutely haven't given up on love and I wouldn't rule out getting married again. But it's not something I've given much thought to at the moment."
Kym, 38, is in a new relationship with Dan Hooper - the ex-boyfriend of her former pal, 'Hollyoaks' star Stephanie Waring - but the actress says the romance is still developing and she isn't ready to settle down with him yet.
She told Britain's OK! magazine: "It's been three months. We've been spending a lot of time together and taking things slowly and seeing what happens.
"It's too early to say ... you've got to take your time with these things, but I am happy."
Meanwhile, Kym - who has three children, David, 19, and Emily, 16, from a previous relationship with Dave Cunliffe and three-year-old Polly with ex-husband Jamie - claims she is feeling more "positive" after a difficult year.
'EastEnders' star Jamie, 39, filed for divorce from her in October 2013 after 13 months of marriage and most recently, the 'Corrie' actress was blasted by her former friend Stephanie - who plays Cindy Cunningham on 'Hollyoaks' - for dating her ex-partner Dan, the father of her three-year-old daughter Lexi.
Kym said: "I've not had the best of luck in the past 12 months. I keep getting things thrown at me. I'm just looking to the future and hoping for better times and I'm sure they're coming or happening.
"The tide is changing and I feel lucky that I've got support from my friends and family.
"Often people don't see the vulnerable side of me but it's there."
Kym Marsh won’t rule out another marriage
Kym Marsh wouldn't "rule out" another marriage.
The 'Coronation Street' actress admits she would wed a third time, despite her previous marriages to 'EastEnders' actors Jack Ryder and Jamie Lomas not working out.
She said: "I absolutely haven't given up on love and I wouldn't rule out getting married again. But it's not something I've given much thought to at the moment."
Kym, 38, is in a new relationship with Dan Hooper - the ex-boyfriend of her former pal, 'Hollyoaks' star Stephanie Waring - but the actress says the romance is still developing and she isn't ready to settle down with him yet.
She told Britain's OK! magazine: "It's been three months. We've been spending a lot of time together and taking things slowly and seeing what happens.
"It's too early to say ... you've got to take your time with these things, but I am happy."
Meanwhile, Kym - who has three children, David, 19, and Emily, 16, from a previous relationship with Dave Cunliffe and three-year-old Polly with ex-husband Jamie - claims she is feeling more "positive" after a difficult year.
'EastEnders' star Jamie, 39, filed for divorce from her in October 2013 after 13 months of marriage and most recently, the 'Corrie' actress was blasted by her former friend Stephanie - who plays Cindy Cunningham on 'Hollyoaks' - for dating her ex-partner Dan, the father of her three-year-old daughter Lexi.
Kym said: "I've not had the best of luck in the past 12 months. I keep getting things thrown at me. I'm just looking to the future and hoping for better times and I'm sure they're coming or happening.
"The tide is changing and I feel lucky that I've got support from my friends and family.
"Often people don't see the vulnerable side of me but it's there."
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Kellie Bright "couldn't ask for a better TV husband" than Danny Dyer.
The 'EastEnders' actress, who plays Linda Carter, has heaped praise on her on-screen husband and says Danny is "ten million times nicer" than she thought he would be.
She explained: "We'd never met before we started at 'EastEnders'. We'd never even read together at an audition and we're very different people. I said to him the other day that, on paper, you'd think we wouldn't work, and yet it works so well.
"He's ten million times nicer, funnier and more lovely than I ever thought he was going to be. I couldn't have asked for a better TV husband. He's very inclusive of everybody on set."
Kellie admits she expected Danny, who was known for his hard-man movie roles prior to joining the show as Mick Carter, to be "arrogant or cocky" before they met.
She added: "I'd never come across anyone who'd said he was horrible or up himself, so I didn't expect him to be an ogre. But I thought he might be a little bit arrogant or cocky. So many actors are selfish and self-centred, but he's just not."
The 37-year-old star, who joined 'EastEnders' with Danny and their on-screen children Maddy Hill (Nancy Carter) and Sam Strike (Johnny Carter) last Christmas, also expressed her hope that Linda and Mick remain faithful to each other unlike many other soap favourites.
Kellie told Radio Times magazine: "Danny and I would really fight for them to stay faithful. We're both absolutely adamant that that's how we want it to be. If either Mick or Linda had an affair, it would be a cop-out."
Kellie Bright couldn’t ask for better TV husband
Kellie Bright "couldn't ask for a better TV husband" than Danny Dyer.
The 'EastEnders' actress, who plays Linda Carter, has heaped praise on her on-screen husband and says Danny is "ten million times nicer" than she thought he would be.
She explained: "We'd never met before we started at 'EastEnders'. We'd never even read together at an audition and we're very different people. I said to him the other day that, on paper, you'd think we wouldn't work, and yet it works so well.
"He's ten million times nicer, funnier and more lovely than I ever thought he was going to be. I couldn't have asked for a better TV husband. He's very inclusive of everybody on set."
Kellie admits she expected Danny, who was known for his hard-man movie roles prior to joining the show as Mick Carter, to be "arrogant or cocky" before they met.
She added: "I'd never come across anyone who'd said he was horrible or up himself, so I didn't expect him to be an ogre. But I thought he might be a little bit arrogant or cocky. So many actors are selfish and self-centred, but he's just not."
The 37-year-old star, who joined 'EastEnders' with Danny and their on-screen children Maddy Hill (Nancy Carter) and Sam Strike (Johnny Carter) last Christmas, also expressed her hope that Linda and Mick remain faithful to each other unlike many other soap favourites.
Kellie told Radio Times magazine: "Danny and I would really fight for them to stay faithful. We're both absolutely adamant that that's how we want it to be. If either Mick or Linda had an affair, it would be a cop-out."
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Matt Smith would have become "meaner" had he stayed on 'Doctor Who'.
The 31-year-old star, who bowed out of the titular role in the BBC sci-fi drama last Christmas, feels his incarnation of the Time Lord would have taken a darker path if he was still on the show.
Speaking at Wizard World Comic Con in Philadelphia over the weekend, he said: "If my Doctor had carried on he'd have become a bit meaner and a bit tougher. The universe would have weighed on his shoulders a little more which would have been cool."
Appearing intrigued by the idea of a darker Doctor, Matt quipped: "Damn, I should have stayed!"
Matt was reunited with his former co-star Karen Gillan, 26, during a fan panel at the event and the pair teased fans by hinting they may work together again in an adaptation of Shakespeare play 'Macbeth'.
Quizzed if he's ever played a Shakespeare character, Matt said: "I'd like to one day. I'd quite like to play Macbeth."
Karen added: "I want to play Lady Macbeth."
The flame-haired beauty's response prompted Matt to suggest: "Shall we do that together?"
The new series of 'Doctor Who', meanwhile, is currently filming and marks Peter Capaldi's debut as the Time Lord, taking over from Matt.
'Doctor Who' series eight is due to air in August.
Matt Smith: My Doctor would have become ‘meaner’
Matt Smith would have become "meaner" had he stayed on 'Doctor Who'.
The 31-year-old star, who bowed out of the titular role in the BBC sci-fi drama last Christmas, feels his incarnation of the Time Lord would have taken a darker path if he was still on the show.
Speaking at Wizard World Comic Con in Philadelphia over the weekend, he said: "If my Doctor had carried on he'd have become a bit meaner and a bit tougher. The universe would have weighed on his shoulders a little more which would have been cool."
Appearing intrigued by the idea of a darker Doctor, Matt quipped: "Damn, I should have stayed!"
Matt was reunited with his former co-star Karen Gillan, 26, during a fan panel at the event and the pair teased fans by hinting they may work together again in an adaptation of Shakespeare play 'Macbeth'.
Quizzed if he's ever played a Shakespeare character, Matt said: "I'd like to one day. I'd quite like to play Macbeth."
Karen added: "I want to play Lady Macbeth."
The flame-haired beauty's response prompted Matt to suggest: "Shall we do that together?"
The new series of 'Doctor Who', meanwhile, is currently filming and marks Peter Capaldi's debut as the Time Lord, taking over from Matt.
'Doctor Who' series eight is due to air in August.
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Simon Cowell wants more oddball singers on 'The X Factor' this year.
The talent show boss has requested producers find him several 'joke' acts to rival past fan favourites like Brazilian crooner Wagner and wacky twins Jedward in a bid to boost the ITV programme's ratings for series 11.
Simon, who is returning to the show after a three-year absence, didn't agree with his replacement head judge Gary Barlow's quest for serious singers and believes it has hurt the contest's fun factor.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: " 'The X Factor' has always thrived on its mix of good and wacky singers. But last year it got far too serious and, in turn, ratings suffered.
"Cowell has said the fun needs to be brought back into the show -- and producers have been serving up a constant stream of oddballs that viewers are going to love."
And Simon - who is joined by his loyal sidekick Louis Walsh, returning diva Cheryl Cole and new judge Mel B on this year's panel - hasn't been disappointed with the calibre of eccentric acts turning up to the auditions so far.
Highlights have included twins described as the female Jedward, a Myleene Klass lookalike and a Chinese woman who served the judges a three-course banquet.
Simon Cowell wants more wacky X Factor acts
Simon Cowell wants more oddball singers on 'The X Factor' this year.
The talent show boss has requested producers find him several 'joke' acts to rival past fan favourites like Brazilian crooner Wagner and wacky twins Jedward in a bid to boost the ITV programme's ratings for series 11.
Simon, who is returning to the show after a three-year absence, didn't agree with his replacement head judge Gary Barlow's quest for serious singers and believes it has hurt the contest's fun factor.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: " 'The X Factor' has always thrived on its mix of good and wacky singers. But last year it got far too serious and, in turn, ratings suffered.
"Cowell has said the fun needs to be brought back into the show -- and producers have been serving up a constant stream of oddballs that viewers are going to love."
And Simon - who is joined by his loyal sidekick Louis Walsh, returning diva Cheryl Cole and new judge Mel B on this year's panel - hasn't been disappointed with the calibre of eccentric acts turning up to the auditions so far.
Highlights have included twins described as the female Jedward, a Myleene Klass lookalike and a Chinese woman who served the judges a three-course banquet.
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Bobby Norris is "completely" heartbroken following his split from Harry Derbidge.
'The Only Way is Essex' couple hit the rocks while filming in Marbella, Spain, earlier this month and Harry - who is rumoured to have cheated on his boyfriend - flew home two days earlier than Bobby, leaving him devastated by the overseas events.
He said: "We flew to Marbella while we were in the honeymoon period but sadly, not so much now. I'm so emosh about it. I've been going, 'There's a TOWIE curse but I can beat it.' I didn't expect to be coming home 10 days later on separate flights."
Addressing the cheating rumours, Bobby added: "Rumours are rife. I've got a lot of thinking to do. I'm such a loyal boyfriend, if I don't get the same back 100 per cent, I can't hang around."
Bobby, 27, also revealed that his best friend Gemma Collins was aware of Harry's secret but kept it from him, leading to a massive argument between them.
He told new! magazine: "That was the start of everything. It got heated. She was in the middle. She basically knew more than I did.
"It looks like I'm about to throw my vodka and orange over her, but I don't throw alcohol around. I'll save that for the others. I'd much rather drink mine!"
Bobby Norris heartbroken over Harry Derbidge
Bobby Norris is "completely" heartbroken following his split from Harry Derbidge.
'The Only Way is Essex' couple hit the rocks while filming in Marbella, Spain, earlier this month and Harry - who is rumoured to have cheated on his boyfriend - flew home two days earlier than Bobby, leaving him devastated by the overseas events.
He said: "We flew to Marbella while we were in the honeymoon period but sadly, not so much now. I'm so emosh about it. I've been going, 'There's a TOWIE curse but I can beat it.' I didn't expect to be coming home 10 days later on separate flights."
Addressing the cheating rumours, Bobby added: "Rumours are rife. I've got a lot of thinking to do. I'm such a loyal boyfriend, if I don't get the same back 100 per cent, I can't hang around."
Bobby, 27, also revealed that his best friend Gemma Collins was aware of Harry's secret but kept it from him, leading to a massive argument between them.
He told new! magazine: "That was the start of everything. It got heated. She was in the middle. She basically knew more than I did.
"It looks like I'm about to throw my vodka and orange over her, but I don't throw alcohol around. I'll save that for the others. I'd much rather drink mine!"
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Holly Willoughby hasn't found out the sex of her baby.
The 'This Morning' presenter is expecting her third child with TV producer husband Dan Baldwin and she admits she has avoided temptation to find out the gender and wants to keep it a surprise.
The mum-of-two, who already has son Harry, five, and three-year-old daughter Belle, said: "I really have no idea. It's weird with your third. Having had one of each and both pregnancies having been pretty much the same, hand on heart, I really don't mind if I have a boy or girl. I'm lucky to have one of each, anyway. They're both wonderful. What will be will be."
The 33-year-old beauty, who says she's been lucky as she's not experienced any morning sickness during her latest pregnancy, is due to give birth at the end of the summer and looks forward to having a six-week break from 'This Morning' to spend time with her family.
She added: "I always have a big chunk of time off over the summer, which I guard with my life. We'll always go away somewhere for a bit but it's mainly about being at home with the kids, doing nothing and being a mum - I love it!"
In addition to welcoming their third child, Holly and Dan will celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary in August and the blonde star is grateful to have met her husband at a young age.
She added to Britain's HELLO! magazine: "I met him when I started in children's television and I'm glad I met him early on, mainly because it means I'll have longer with him."
Holly Willoughby’s baby gender secret
Holly Willoughby hasn't found out the sex of her baby.
The 'This Morning' presenter is expecting her third child with TV producer husband Dan Baldwin and she admits she has avoided temptation to find out the gender and wants to keep it a surprise.
The mum-of-two, who already has son Harry, five, and three-year-old daughter Belle, said: "I really have no idea. It's weird with your third. Having had one of each and both pregnancies having been pretty much the same, hand on heart, I really don't mind if I have a boy or girl. I'm lucky to have one of each, anyway. They're both wonderful. What will be will be."
The 33-year-old beauty, who says she's been lucky as she's not experienced any morning sickness during her latest pregnancy, is due to give birth at the end of the summer and looks forward to having a six-week break from 'This Morning' to spend time with her family.
She added: "I always have a big chunk of time off over the summer, which I guard with my life. We'll always go away somewhere for a bit but it's mainly about being at home with the kids, doing nothing and being a mum - I love it!"
In addition to welcoming their third child, Holly and Dan will celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary in August and the blonde star is grateful to have met her husband at a young age.
She added to Britain's HELLO! magazine: "I met him when I started in children's television and I'm glad I met him early on, mainly because it means I'll have longer with him."
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Gordon Ramsay has ended his hit show 'Kitchen Nightmares' after a decade.
The foul-mouthed chef has decided to call it a day on the popular programme, which sees him attempt to spruce up failing restaurants, following a "phenomenal 10 years making 123 episodes, 12 seasons, shot across two continents".
'Kitchen Nightmares' has aired on Channel 4 since 2004 and also has a hugely popular US spin-off.
In a statement on his official website, Gordon wrote: "As filming comes to a close on the latest series of 'Kitchen Nightmares' I've decided to stop making the show. I'm currently filming four new episodes, 'Costa Del Nightmares', for Channel 4 which will be my last."
The 47-year-old culinary expert hailed the programme as an "amazing journey" and thanked viewers for supporting him.
He added: "I'm glad I've been able to entertain and hopefully help a few people along the way. It's sad to say goodbye to 'Kitchen Nightmares' but I'll be continuing with my other shows. It's been memorable! Thank you for watching."
Gordon's decision to end the hit show comes just months after it was claimed he plans to leave Channel 4 when his contract expires later this year and sign with ITV.
A source previously said: "It would be a massive coup for ITV and execs are really excited about the prospect of landing him. Talks have been going really well.
"Gordon doesn't think Channel 4 is the right fit for him any more and has been gradually winding down his work with them over the last 12 months.
"He wants to come back with a bang - and ITV is the place to do it."
Kitchen Nightmares to end after 10 years
Gordon Ramsay has ended his hit show 'Kitchen Nightmares' after a decade.
The foul-mouthed chef has decided to call it a day on the popular programme, which sees him attempt to spruce up failing restaurants, following a "phenomenal 10 years making 123 episodes, 12 seasons, shot across two continents".
'Kitchen Nightmares' has aired on Channel 4 since 2004 and also has a hugely popular US spin-off.
In a statement on his official website, Gordon wrote: "As filming comes to a close on the latest series of 'Kitchen Nightmares' I've decided to stop making the show. I'm currently filming four new episodes, 'Costa Del Nightmares', for Channel 4 which will be my last."
The 47-year-old culinary expert hailed the programme as an "amazing journey" and thanked viewers for supporting him.
He added: "I'm glad I've been able to entertain and hopefully help a few people along the way. It's sad to say goodbye to 'Kitchen Nightmares' but I'll be continuing with my other shows. It's been memorable! Thank you for watching."
Gordon's decision to end the hit show comes just months after it was claimed he plans to leave Channel 4 when his contract expires later this year and sign with ITV.
A source previously said: "It would be a massive coup for ITV and execs are really excited about the prospect of landing him. Talks have been going really well.
"Gordon doesn't think Channel 4 is the right fit for him any more and has been gradually winding down his work with them over the last 12 months.
"He wants to come back with a bang - and ITV is the place to do it."
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Luisa Zissman and Blue are to star in a new reality show.
The 'Celebrity Big Brother' star and the 'All Rise' boy band are teaming up to open a new bar in Ibiza, with the show - set to air on new ITV digital channel, ITVBe - chronicling their efforts.
Blue - consisting of Lee Ryan, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Simon Webbe - are to run the bar, while bakery owner and former 'Apprentice' contestant Luisa will be in charge of keeping the boys in line.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Luisa won't let the boys rest on their laurels. Everyone saw her wild side on 'Celebrity Big Brother' and the bosses are hoping that side will come out in Ibiza. It could get very, very messy."
Luisa, 27, and Lee, 31, took part in the latest series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' in January, which was a huge hit in the ratings for Channel 5. ITV bosses will hope to emulate their success with the new show.
ITVBe will launch later this year and is expected to be the new home of 'The Only Way is Essex' and other reality shows.
ITV boss Peter Fincham previously said: "Expanding ITV's family of channels to introduce a new free-to-air, female skewing channel focusing on entertainment and reality means our viewers will have access to even more great content. We identified an opportunity to develop what is currently part of the ITV2 schedule - reality and non-scripted shows, which are very popular with young women and housewives with kids - into a distinct channel proposition, aimed more squarely at that audience."
Luisa Zissman, Blue for Ibiza reality show
Luisa Zissman and Blue are to star in a new reality show.
The 'Celebrity Big Brother' star and the 'All Rise' boy band are teaming up to open a new bar in Ibiza, with the show - set to air on new ITV digital channel, ITVBe - chronicling their efforts.
Blue - consisting of Lee Ryan, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Simon Webbe - are to run the bar, while bakery owner and former 'Apprentice' contestant Luisa will be in charge of keeping the boys in line.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Luisa won't let the boys rest on their laurels. Everyone saw her wild side on 'Celebrity Big Brother' and the bosses are hoping that side will come out in Ibiza. It could get very, very messy."
Luisa, 27, and Lee, 31, took part in the latest series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' in January, which was a huge hit in the ratings for Channel 5. ITV bosses will hope to emulate their success with the new show.
ITVBe will launch later this year and is expected to be the new home of 'The Only Way is Essex' and other reality shows.
ITV boss Peter Fincham previously said: "Expanding ITV's family of channels to introduce a new free-to-air, female skewing channel focusing on entertainment and reality means our viewers will have access to even more great content. We identified an opportunity to develop what is currently part of the ITV2 schedule - reality and non-scripted shows, which are very popular with young women and housewives with kids - into a distinct channel proposition, aimed more squarely at that audience."
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June Brown has vowed to never quit 'EastEnders'.
The 87-year-old soap legend says she is more likely to "die first" than quit her role as Walford busybody Dot Branning.
She said: "I'll probably die first and they'll take me out in a box."
Devout Christian June relayed her wishes for her burial, explaining: "I want to be buried at sea. I don't want people talking about me. I want a plain ordinary service and [to] be dropped at sea ... and I want to be in a white shroud, I don't want to be dressed up looking as if I'm going out for dinner and I don't want any make-up on."
The actress, who has played soap icon Dot since 1985, also confessed she often changes her character's lines to reflect her own Christian views.
Appearing on BBC's 'Sunday Morning Live', she said: "I think you should play characters as they are written but the scriptwriters don't always write the prayers and behaviour of a Christian into it.
"I can tell if a script has been written by an agnostic or atheist, and I'm afraid I have changed the scripts. My faith has changed Dot. She was a 'kindergarten Christian' - someone who thinks of god as a bearded man in the sky - but I have strong faith.
"I will fight to keep Dot how she is now because I am 87 and I say what I think."
June Brown won’t quit EastEnders
June Brown has vowed to never quit 'EastEnders'.
The 87-year-old soap legend says she is more likely to "die first" than quit her role as Walford busybody Dot Branning.
She said: "I'll probably die first and they'll take me out in a box."
Devout Christian June relayed her wishes for her burial, explaining: "I want to be buried at sea. I don't want people talking about me. I want a plain ordinary service and [to] be dropped at sea ... and I want to be in a white shroud, I don't want to be dressed up looking as if I'm going out for dinner and I don't want any make-up on."
The actress, who has played soap icon Dot since 1985, also confessed she often changes her character's lines to reflect her own Christian views.
Appearing on BBC's 'Sunday Morning Live', she said: "I think you should play characters as they are written but the scriptwriters don't always write the prayers and behaviour of a Christian into it.
"I can tell if a script has been written by an agnostic or atheist, and I'm afraid I have changed the scripts. My faith has changed Dot. She was a 'kindergarten Christian' - someone who thinks of god as a bearded man in the sky - but I have strong faith.
"I will fight to keep Dot how she is now because I am 87 and I say what I think."