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Jennie McAlpine is pregnant


Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine is pregnant.
The 30-year-old actress - who plays Fiz Stape in the ITV soap - is expecting her first child with restaurant manager Chris Farr.
Jennie shared the happy news on Twitter earlier today (21.05.14), writing: "We have some news to share. Chris and I are expecting an addition to our family. Very happy x (sic)"
Many of Jennie's 'Corrie' co-stars shared in her baby joy, with departing star Michelle Keegan - who plays Tina McIntyre - leading the well wishes.
She tweeted: "@jenniemcalpine arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh JEN!!!!!! SO SO excited for u!! Congratulations! Amazing news!!!!!! Xxx (sic)"
Fellow 'Corrie' parent Jack P. Shepherd (David Platt), who has two children with fiancée Lauren Shippey, added: "@jenniemcalpine knew it! Well done! X (sic)"
Soap newcomer Tisha Drew Merry (Steph Britton) wrote: "@jenniemcalpine yeyyyyyyy!!!! Congrats jen!! Xx (sic)"
Jennie has been dating Chris since 2005 and the couple even opened a restaurant together in 2012.
The fiery-haired actress has been at the centre of a dramatic plot in 'Corrie' as Fiz and Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) recently discovered that Maria Connor (Samia Ghadie) is the person behind a series of malicious texts, which they feared were from Tyrone's abusive ex Kirsty Soames.

Matt Smith ‘will totally’ return to Doctor Who


Matt Smith has vowed to return to 'Doctor Who'.
The 31-year-old actor bowed out of his role as the titular Time Lord in last year's Christmas special, but he can't wait for the next special anniversary episode so he can reprise his role as the Eleventh Doctor.
Speaking at this year's Calgary Expo fan convention, he reportedly said: "I'm just waiting for the next anniversary. I spoke to Steven [Moffat, executive producer] the other day and said, 'What's the quickest one we can do?' "
Matt hopes to celebrate the next anniversary of the show by bringing back the past 11 Doctors to join new incarnation, Peter Capaldi.
He added: "I love the idea of other Doctors coming back. Also that gives me the opportunity to come back, which I totally will, by the way!"
All 12 Doctors were seen together in last November's 50th anniversary special of 'Doctor Who', which was titled 'The Day of the Doctor'.
The new series of the BBC sci-fi drama will begin on BBC One in the autumn, with Peter being joined by Jenna Coleman as his companion.
Guest stars in the new episodes include comedian Frank Skinner and 'Line of Duty' actress Keeley Hawes.

Len Goodman leaving Dancing with the Stars?


Len Goodman has suggested he is leaving 'Dancing with the Stars'.
The 70-year-old ballroom dancer admitted during last night's (20.05.14) finale of the US celebrity dance contest that the 18th season - which was won by figure skater Meryl Davis and professional partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy - could be his last.
Speaking after the couple danced for the final time, he said:"This might be my last season, and if it is, I couldn't wish for a better dance to watch to finish up with."
Len - who is paid a rumoured £250,000 a year for 'DWTS' - previously admitted he would consider quitting the US show if juggling that and his 'Strictly Come Dancing' commitments got too much.
He said: "The only reason I'd ever quit ['Strictly'] is if I was in ill-health. 'Strictly' gave me my break. I was about to retire when they came along and changed my life. They kindly gave me a job, so - unless they fire me or I have to leave through sickness - I'm staying.
"If I had to leave one show it would be 'Dancing with the Stars', even though I'm paid a bit more for that."
If Len does leave the show, Bruno Tonioli's future could also be in doubt as he previously admitted he wouldn't want to do the gruelling commute between the UK and US without his co-judge for company.

EastEnders’ Sharon Rickman to fight for life


EastEnders' Sharon Rickman will be left fighting for her life after a brutal attack.
The soap favourite, played by Letitia Dean, will end up in intensive care next month when she is targeted by a mystery mugger as she closes up her bar, The Albert.
Barman Johnny Carter (Sam Strike), who is upstairs when the attack happens, will rush to her aid and call an ambulance, but it could be too late for Sharon.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Sharon is attacked while she locks up. She puts up a fight but her assailant fells her and she's left fighting for her life.
"It all happens very quickly and she has no idea who her attacker is or why it happens. It will be touch-and-go as the surgeons battle to save her.
"There are a lot of twists and turns to come but boyfriend Phil (Steve McFadden) is at Sharon's bedside praying she pulls through."
The attack on Sharon follows the tragic murder of youngster Lucy Beale in April, which leads to fears there could be a serial attacker on the loose in Walford.
The insider added: "There are a lot of twists to come. Whether Sharon's attack is related to Lucy's remains to be seen."

Jessica Chastain to star in True Detective?


Jessica Chastain could star in the second season of 'True Detective'.
The Oscar-nominated starlet is being eyed to take one of the lead roles in the HBO detective drama, replacing Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, who earned critical acclaim for the first season earlier this year.
Executive producer Nic Pizzolatto is reportedly eager to have a female-led cast for the second season and has reached out to Jessica, 37, about taking on one of the roles.
'True Detective' follows an anthology format, which means each season has a completely different cast and different story.
It's not yet known if Jessica has accepted the part, Nerdist.com reports, but the show's critical acclaim has made it a very attractive proposition for Hollywood's A-list.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Brad Pitt could star in the second season.
A source said: "Brad is already part of the HBO family and if commitments allow he will be part of the second season of 'True Detective'. The quality of the scripts means the biggest A-listers in the world want the role."
Nic has already begun writing new episodes and has promised the new characters are very different from Matthew McConaughey's Rust Cohle and Woody's Marty Hart.
He said: He said: "I've got three characters I love right now, and they're all unique, and neither of them is Cohle or Hart."

William Roache to make Corrie campervan return


William Roache is set to make his grand return to 'Coronation Street' with a comedy camping storyline.
The actor is due to return to the ITV soap next month after a year's absence, during which he was cleared of historic sexual offence charges, with laugh-out-loud scenes for his character Ken Barlow involving a disastrous caravanning holiday in north Wales.
A soap source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Ken is going to come back to a really dark time at the Barlows. Tina's murder storyline won't be the only one that dominates for him. We're going to have some fun as well.
"I'm going to give Ken and Deirdre a little holiday. A caravan in north Wales, what could go wrong? Ken raises the idea of going on holiday as Deirdre scans the papers for places in Monaco or Barbados, something like that.
"Then he pulls up in a hired caravan going, 'Let's go to north Wales!' "
The holiday will come at a disastrous time for the family and offer some light relief in the wake of Tina McIntyre's (Michelle Keegan) murder and the revelation she had been having an affair with Ken's son Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne).
William visited the show's studios yesterday (20.05.14) to finalise plans for his big return, which will see Ken return from Canada where he has been looking after his sick grandson.

Eve Myles joins Broadchurch


Eve Myles has been cast in the new series of 'Broadchurch'.
The 'Torchwood' actress is one of four new stars to join the hit ITV murder mystery drama and will be joined by 'Without a Trace' star Marianne Jean-Baptiste, 'Hitchcock' actor James D'Arcy and 'Bad Education' actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
The show's creator Chris Chibnall said: "We're over the moon to have wooed Marianne back from Los Angeles to join us in 'Broadchurch'. Marianne is one of Britain's finest actresses, so it's an honour and a coup for us. It's a role written specifically for her and I would've wept for months if she'd turned us down. Luckily she didn't and her character is going to make an indelible impact on the world of 'Broadchurch'.
"As if we didn't have enough fabulous actresses, it's a thrill to be joined by Wales' finest, Eve Myles. Having worked together on 'Torchwood', it's a joy to be able to welcome her to 'Broadchurch'. And anyone who's seen Phoebe Waller-Bridge perform knows she's already on the way to being a superstar. We're lucky to have them both on board."
Executive producer Jane Featherstone said of James: "James' extraordinary recent work in movies such as 'Cloud Atlas' and opposite Anthony Hopkins in 'Hitchcock' makes him another thrilling and important addition to the 'Broadchurch' cast. It's never easy to tempt actors back from Hollywood, and we feel privileged that James is joining us as a key part of our new story."
'Broadchurch' triumphed at the British Academy Television Awards over the weekend, taking home the Best Drama Series prize, Best Actress prize for Olivia Colman and Best Supporting Actor for David Bradley.
Previously confirmed stars for the second series include David Tennant, Olivia, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan and newcomer Charlotte Rampling.

Marvin Humes wants wife on The Voice


Marvin Humes wants his wife Rochelle to become a judge on 'The Voice'.
The former JLS singer hosts the BBC One talent show alongside Emma Willis and has admitted now that Kylie Minogue has confirmed she won't be returning to her role as a mentor next year, he thinks his The Saturdays star wife would be the perfect replacement.
He said: "It would be great if she was asked to be a coach on The Voice, although she is very busy with the girls.
"It is going to be hard to replace Kylie, she is such a legend."
The couple - who have 12-month-old daughter Alaia-Mai together - have completed a number of presenting stints on ITV daytime show 'This Morning' and are set to return next week.
Marvin told The Sun newspaper: "We are back on This Morning at the end of the month and we have had a great experience doing that.
"We have only done three so far so it is not like we are working together all the time.
"Rochelle thinks she is the boss but she is not at all. She knows who is in charge!"
As well as wanting his wife to join 'The Voice' line-up, Marvin is also hoping he and Emma will be asked to return next year, but is worried that Kylie's departure and Kaiser Chief's frontman Ricky Wilson's threats to follow suit may result in another shake-up.
He added: "Change is inevitable with these shows. Look at when Kylie and Ricky came in."

EastEnders’ Ian Beale considers suicide?


EastEnders' Ian Beale will be on the brink of suicide next week.
The tortured businessman - who is grieving the murder of his daughter Lucy Beale - will contemplate ending his life as his pals Sharon Rickman (Letitia Dean) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) rush to his home to stop him before it's too late.
A source told Inside Soap magazine: "Things are as bad as they could possibly be and Ian can see no way out."
Sharon senses danger when Ian fails to respond to her text messages and she rushes across the square to the aid of the grieving father, who has previously battled mental illness.
The insider continued: "He has suffered with mental health problems before and now he's dealing with bereavement and depression. No one can blame him for feeling so lost, but Ian has a lot to live for - not least a family that needs him."
Ian, played by Adam Woodyatt, struggles to confide in his oldest friend, leaving Sharon struck with anxiety over his well-being.
The source added: "Sharon does mean well, but what can she really say? It's barely any time since Lucy was killed, so Ian is not going be anything but broken. It's just about getting through each day."

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