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Dannielle Westbook is pregnant?


Danniella Westbrook is reportedly pregnant with Tom Richards' baby.
The couple - who have had a whirlwind romance over the past three months - were seen shopping for baby clothes and it is said the former 'EastEnders' actress and the cage fighter are "over the moon" about their unexpected news.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "They are both over the moon. It's not something they planned but their romance has been intense.
"People may turn their noses up at the fact thay've only been together three months but they're really in love."
Their relationship took another quick turn last month when Tom proposed to the star during a trip to Palma.
An insider recently said: "The proposal took Danniella by surprise. She's over the moon. They booked a romantic break to Palma and Tom thought it was the perfect opportunity to show her how much she meant to him.
"It was a beautiful proposal as he went down on one knee by the pool as the sun was setting.
"Danniella instantly said yes and burst into tears. She can't wait to get back to the UK and show off her diamond ring."

Danny Dyer likened to Keira Knightley


Danny Dyer's 'EastEnders' co-stars think he looks like Keira Knightley.
The hardman actor amused Maddy Hill and Sam Strike - who play his on-screen children Nancy and Johnny Carter - by arriving for work in a tight-fitting waistcoat which reminded them of the costumes the British beauty wears in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.
Maddy said: "Danny came in wearing this waistcoat, which is like a corset. They fitted him in it and he's like, 'Alright, I've put on a few pounds since Christmas.'
"He comes down in it and I go, 'Pop, are you alright? You're not breathing.' And Sam pipes up, 'You look like Keira Knightley in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.' "
Sam added: "He did look like her."
Maddy continued: "He'll sometimes come down and we'll be like, 'Ooh, he's got the Keira on.' It's so tight."
Danny - who plays Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter - also makes his co-stars laugh with his liberal use of fake tan.
Sam said: "The mahogany - is it a step too far?"
Maddy added to heat magazine: "When he comes in and his hands are a different colour to his face, he's obviously been putting some 'oak varnish' on his face.
"I say, 'You look like David Dickinson, what's going on?' "

Jacqueline Jossa is pleased people are inspired by Lauren Branning


Jacqueline Jossa finds it "incredible" when people are affected by Lauren Branning.
The 'EastEnders' star plays the wild youngster on the soap, and she has been moved by teenagers who have spoken to her about their own battles with alcoholism after seeing her character going through the same thing.
She told the Daily Express newspaper's Saturday magazine: "I went to the premiere of 'Plastic' and a girl came up to me and said she had gone through the same thing as Lauren and the storyline had helped her realise she had a problem.
"Things like that make it all worthwhile and you think, 'Wow, that's incredible.' "
The soap beauty admitted there is a concern Lauren could start drinking after the death of Lucy Beale, although she insisted the late girl's twin brother Peter wouldn't let it happen.
She said: "Yes, and she is worried too. Everyone is on edge, thinking about their own problems.
"If Lauren is left alone and doesn't get help, it could go wrong ... and it probably will ... I'm sure Peter wouldn't let her slip back."

Ola Jordan ‘gutted’ Bruce Forsyth is leaving Strictly


Ola Jordan is "absolutely gutted" Sir Bruce Forsyth has quit 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The professional ballroom star described the veteran entertainer as a huge part of the show's success, and while she hasn't had a chance to talk to him since his exit, she knows he has made the "right" decision for himself.
She told BANG Showbiz at The Fragrance Foundation Awards 2014 at The Brewery in London: "I'm absolutely gutted, he was a massive part of the show and I just love Brucie, we had a special bond so I'm going to miss him a lot.
"I haven't seen him and I haven't spoken to him, but I wish him well. It's the right thing to do for him."
She also offered words of support for Claudia Winkleman, who will replaced Bruce alongside Tess Daly for the show's next series, and said it will be "great" to see two female presenters.
She added: "Great, good luck to her, it's massive shoes to fill. I'm feeling for her.
"It's a massive show to take on. Shes going to be brilliant. Two girls together will be great."

Graham Norton: BAFTA TV ‘can be a tough crowd’


Graham Norton says the BAFTA TV Awards is a "tough crowd".
The chat show host will be presenting the ceremony for the eighth time tomorrow night (18.05.14), and he admitted it can be extremely difficult to figure out the "mood" of the audience.
He told The Sun newspaper's TV Magazine: "They can be a tough crowd. You can't judge the mood at BAFTA.
"Some years they're in a very good mood, some years apparently not. I don't know whether that's the mix of nominees, the weather, the venue..."
The 51-year-old star also opened up about the practical challenges with presenting award shows, particularly when he is performing to entertain not only the live crowd but also the TV audience watching at home.
He added: "I play to the audience in the room, but at the same time you are aware that no matter what happens, some of this is going to be on television, so you do have to remember the cameras and plough on through the silences.
"Sometimes you do a risque joke tat gets an 'ooh' from the audience, but as long as they're making a noise, I don't care."

One Direction songwriter defends Britain’s Got Talent audition


One Direction's songwriter has defended his right to audition for 'Britain's Got Talent'.
The 'Best Song Ever' hitmaker has penned big hits for a number of acts, but he has insisted his experience shouldn't exclude him from trying to become a performer.
Ed Drewett said: "It would be wrong to discriminate against me because I'm a songwriter.
"This is a show to showcase talent in performing and that's something I haven't done yet."
Meanwhile, an insider has insisted there's no way the show can portray him as a new "discovery" when his audition is shown tonight (17.05.14).
The source told the Daily Star newspaper: "You can't pretend this guy is a discovery or that he's come out of nowhere.
"His name may not be familiar to everyone, but his work certainly is."
However, a spokesman for the TV talent show has claimed he will be judged "on merit", with his career "clearly referenced".
He said: "His past experience is clearly reference on the show. Al contestants are auditioned on merit."
As well as his song for One Direction, he has also penned hits for The Wanted - 'Glad You Came' and 'All Time Low' - and wrote Olly Murs' track 'Dear Darlin''.

Alesha Dixon: I always watch Britain’s Got Talent


Alesha Dixon always watches 'Britain's Got Talent'.
The 35-year-old star - who has seven-month-old daughter Azura with boyfriend Azuka Ononye - may be a judge on the talent show, but she still sits down to watch the programme with her family every week and enjoys it as a fan, rather than a critic of her own work.
She said: "It's been brilliant so far. I watch the show at home with my family as if I'm not a part of it.
"It's a strong year in all aspects of variety and I think that's the beauty of the show - there's something in there for everyone."
Alesha admits it is "difficult" leaving her young daughter to go to work, but feels lucky to have such a strong support network.
She said: "It's difficult to leave Azura in the mornings, but she's in great hands with my family and she's a happy baby, so I balance my work life with my home life."
And the former 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge laughed off speculation she is set to join 'The X Factor'.
She told Britain's OK! magazine: "I'm really happy on 'Britain's Got Talent'. I' so blessed to go to work and be part of such a fantastic panel.
"With everything in life, you have to be grateful for what you have."

Frank Skinner to appear in Doctor Who


Frank Skinner will appear in the new series of 'Doctor Who'.
The comedian has finally landed a role in the hit BBC sci-fi drama, joining new Time Lord Peter Capaldi on one of his first adventures in the upcoming eighth series.
The 'Doctor Who' über-fan is beyond excited to star in a future episode, which will be written by 'Being Human' scribe Jamie Mathieson.
He said in a statement: "I love this show. I subscribe to Dr Who magazine, I've got a Tardis ringtone, a five-foot cardboard Dalek in my bedroom and when I got the call saying they wanted me to read for the part, I was in the back of my tour bus watching episode three of The Sensorites. I am beyond excited."
Executive producer Steven Moffat added: "It's no secret that Frank's been pitching vigorously to get into 'Doctor Who' for a while. He's been volunteering to be 'third monster on the left' as long as I've been in this job. But now, in Jamie Mathieson's sparkling script, we finally have a part that can showcase all of Frank's famous wit and charm. Hopefully he'll get out of my garden now."
Other guest stars in the episode will include David Bamber, Daisy Beaumont, Janet Henfrey and Christopher Villiers.
The eighth series of 'Doctor Who' will air on BBC One in the autumn, with Peter Capaldi set to be joined by Jenna Coleman as companion.

James Jordan unsure about Strictly future


James Jordan has hinted he wasn't fired from 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The professional dancer hit the headlines last weekend after reportedly being axed from the main line-up, resulting in a furious row with the BBC that put his wife and fellow dancer Ola Jordan's future on the show into question.
While maintaining that he and Ola are a package deal, the suave star has now revealed his time on the ballroom dancing contest will come to an end on his own terms.
Speaking at The Fragrance Foundation Awards at The Brewery in London, James cryptically told BANG Showbiz: "We started 'Strictly' together and we always said we would leave 'Strictly' together. But things change, and you never know. We haven't actually decided yet what we're going to do.
"And don't believe everything you read. I will be releasing my own side of things soon!"
If James does stay on the show, he wants to see some big changes on the judging panel because he believes Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli aren't up to scratch.
He said: "I've said for years, get rid of some of the judges. They like to change a lot of things don't they, the BBC, but the judging panels always stay the same. I think Len Goodman needs to stay; he's head judge, he knows what he's talking about, he's from the ballroom and Latin dancing world, and he's very quick witted.
"I think Darcey Bussell is a great addition to the 'Strictly' family in her own right, she is an amazing dancer. I have no qualms with her, but maybe kick out the other two."
The dancer isn't a fan of Craig and Bruno's comedy quips and believes the judges should spend more time giving professional advice and less time telling jokes.
He explained: "People at home don't necessarily want to see the judges just trying to be funny all the time. That can sometimes in itself become a bit predictable.
"They're there essentially to judge the dancing instead of just being there to make themselves look funny. It does get a bit panto-y sometimes."

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