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Martine McCutcheon admits she would have returned to 'EastEnders' had her character not been killed off.
The former soap star claims she would have made a Walford comeback as Tiffany Mitchell had producers let her live, but it's a "blessing" that the character met her demise as she has been able to explore her other passions.
Martine - who scored a number one single with 'Perfect Moment' after leaving 'EastEnders' - said: "When I left I felt really exposed, so I do look back and go, 'Oh, why did they kill Tiffany off?' I felt so blessed to play such an amazing part and it wasn't my decision for it to end.
"I think I probably would have gone back. I would have panicked. I think the fact that I was thrown out there to sink or swim was actually a blessing, because I would never have got to work with the people that I worked with, or won an Olivier or had a number one or any of that.
"I would never have had those dreams come true, I would have been ticking along still playing Tiffany and never knowing about that whole world out there."
The 37-year-old star - who played Tiffany from 1995 to 1998 - says 'EastEnders' was the hardest job she's ever had but she enjoyed the camaraderie with the cast and crew.
She added to Digital Spy: "It was an unbelievably hard schedule; we were doing 22 scenes a day. It was the best training I ever had, and it is the most fun job because you do have your own little family there."
Martine McCutcheon would have returned to EastEnders
Martine McCutcheon admits she would have returned to 'EastEnders' had her character not been killed off.
The former soap star claims she would have made a Walford comeback as Tiffany Mitchell had producers let her live, but it's a "blessing" that the character met her demise as she has been able to explore her other passions.
Martine - who scored a number one single with 'Perfect Moment' after leaving 'EastEnders' - said: "When I left I felt really exposed, so I do look back and go, 'Oh, why did they kill Tiffany off?' I felt so blessed to play such an amazing part and it wasn't my decision for it to end.
"I think I probably would have gone back. I would have panicked. I think the fact that I was thrown out there to sink or swim was actually a blessing, because I would never have got to work with the people that I worked with, or won an Olivier or had a number one or any of that.
"I would never have had those dreams come true, I would have been ticking along still playing Tiffany and never knowing about that whole world out there."
The 37-year-old star - who played Tiffany from 1995 to 1998 - says 'EastEnders' was the hardest job she's ever had but she enjoyed the camaraderie with the cast and crew.
She added to Digital Spy: "It was an unbelievably hard schedule; we were doing 22 scenes a day. It was the best training I ever had, and it is the most fun job because you do have your own little family there."
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Modupe Adeyeye has been cast as Blessing Chamber on 'Hollyoaks'.
The actress has already begun filming and will grace our screens later this month, Digital Spy is reporting.
The new series regular will be introduced when Dennis Savage (Joe Tracini) pays a visit to the strip club where she works as a glass collector.
"Strong and colourful" character Blessing is left worried about her future when Dennis accidentally puts her job and her flat above the club at risk.
Modupe is best known for appearing as Faith Olubunmi in 'EastEnders' and soap spin-off 'EastEnders: E20' in 2011. She also had roles in TV dramas 'Our Girl' and 'My Murder'.
Fans can tune in to Channel 4 at 6.30pm on February 21 to see Blessing's grand entrance.
Her addition is expected liven the mood on 'Hollyoaks' in the wake of the recent dramatic rape storyline which saw teacher John Paul McQueen (James Sutton) assaulted by a pupil.
James revealed: "It's a really dark storyline. and it has taken its toll. I'm exhausted and I'm tired. I look like rubbish but this is what happens when people have been through what John Paul has been through."
Hollyoaks gets new recruit Blessing Chamber
Modupe Adeyeye has been cast as Blessing Chamber on 'Hollyoaks'.
The actress has already begun filming and will grace our screens later this month, Digital Spy is reporting.
The new series regular will be introduced when Dennis Savage (Joe Tracini) pays a visit to the strip club where she works as a glass collector.
"Strong and colourful" character Blessing is left worried about her future when Dennis accidentally puts her job and her flat above the club at risk.
Modupe is best known for appearing as Faith Olubunmi in 'EastEnders' and soap spin-off 'EastEnders: E20' in 2011. She also had roles in TV dramas 'Our Girl' and 'My Murder'.
Fans can tune in to Channel 4 at 6.30pm on February 21 to see Blessing's grand entrance.
Her addition is expected liven the mood on 'Hollyoaks' in the wake of the recent dramatic rape storyline which saw teacher John Paul McQueen (James Sutton) assaulted by a pupil.
James revealed: "It's a really dark storyline. and it has taken its toll. I'm exhausted and I'm tired. I look like rubbish but this is what happens when people have been through what John Paul has been through."
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Mary Berry has been named Oldie of the Year.
'The Great British Bake Off' judge won the prestigious title at the annual Oldie of the Year Awards hosted by Oldie magazine in London yesterday (04.02.14).
Mary, 78, has become a national treasure since appearing alongside Paul Hollywood on BBC Two's hit baking competition, which reached highs of nine million viewers for its fourth series last year.
The baking goddess follows in the footsteps of Sir David Attenborough and 'Absolutely Fabulous' star Joanna Lumley, who have both received the Oldie of the Year accolade in the past.
Despite being in her seventies, it appears Mary hasn't lost her youthful nature as 'Bake Off' hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins revealed last year that she went clubbing in Ibiza at the age of 71.
Sue said: "I was saying to her, 'I'm going to Ibiza this summer, I've never been.' She said to me, 'Oh I went to Ibiza, darling. I went to somewhere called Pacha.' Mary was 71!
"She said, 'I saw some very interesting things. Took a couple of girlfriends there, some very interesting things happened.' "
Mary and the 'Bake Off' gang will return for a new series of the show later this year, which will now air on BBC One.
Mary Berry named Oldie of the Year
Mary Berry has been named Oldie of the Year.
'The Great British Bake Off' judge won the prestigious title at the annual Oldie of the Year Awards hosted by Oldie magazine in London yesterday (04.02.14).
Mary, 78, has become a national treasure since appearing alongside Paul Hollywood on BBC Two's hit baking competition, which reached highs of nine million viewers for its fourth series last year.
The baking goddess follows in the footsteps of Sir David Attenborough and 'Absolutely Fabulous' star Joanna Lumley, who have both received the Oldie of the Year accolade in the past.
Despite being in her seventies, it appears Mary hasn't lost her youthful nature as 'Bake Off' hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins revealed last year that she went clubbing in Ibiza at the age of 71.
Sue said: "I was saying to her, 'I'm going to Ibiza this summer, I've never been.' She said to me, 'Oh I went to Ibiza, darling. I went to somewhere called Pacha.' Mary was 71!
"She said, 'I saw some very interesting things. Took a couple of girlfriends there, some very interesting things happened.' "
Mary and the 'Bake Off' gang will return for a new series of the show later this year, which will now air on BBC One.
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Michelle Keegan will film four different 'Coronation Street' murder storylines.
The actress is bowing out of the ITV soap in May and TV bosses are so determined to keep the identity of her character Tina McIntyre's killer a secret, Michelle is having to film alternate endings to keep fans guessing.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Bosses are keen for Tina's murder to be the soap's next big dramatic storyline following the suicide of Hayley Cropper.
"But they are insistent that who kills her must remain a secret and so they've hatched a plan to film Tina being murdered four times by four different characters. Michelle will have to go through Tina's death on four occasions, which will be emotional for her."
Those likely to be in the frame as Tina's killer are alcoholic Peter Barlow, with whom the barmaid had an affair, his wife Carla, Rob Donovan, who is Carla's brother, and previously convicted murderer Tracy Barlow, who is Rob's girlfriend.
Following the news of Michelle's departure after seven years in Weatherfield, it was announced that Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter, is expected to leave at the end of the year, and now it seems Marc Bayliss, who plays Rob, could also be leaving once the dramatic plot comes to an end.
Michelle Keegan to film four Coronation Street exits
Michelle Keegan will film four different 'Coronation Street' murder storylines.
The actress is bowing out of the ITV soap in May and TV bosses are so determined to keep the identity of her character Tina McIntyre's killer a secret, Michelle is having to film alternate endings to keep fans guessing.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Bosses are keen for Tina's murder to be the soap's next big dramatic storyline following the suicide of Hayley Cropper.
"But they are insistent that who kills her must remain a secret and so they've hatched a plan to film Tina being murdered four times by four different characters. Michelle will have to go through Tina's death on four occasions, which will be emotional for her."
Those likely to be in the frame as Tina's killer are alcoholic Peter Barlow, with whom the barmaid had an affair, his wife Carla, Rob Donovan, who is Carla's brother, and previously convicted murderer Tracy Barlow, who is Rob's girlfriend.
Following the news of Michelle's departure after seven years in Weatherfield, it was announced that Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter, is expected to leave at the end of the year, and now it seems Marc Bayliss, who plays Rob, could also be leaving once the dramatic plot comes to an end.
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Simon Cowell is creating a game show for children.
The 'X Factor' and 'Britain's Got Talent' creator - who is expecting his first child with girlfriend Lauren Silverman this month - is hoping to entertain youngsters with 'Keep It In the Family'.
The game show allows children to call the shots over the adults in their lives.
The Saturday night primetime show is set to be hosted by Bradley Walsh and will see the kids win prizes for their families by completing a series of challenges.
Simon's family-friendly game show format follows his high profile flop 'Red or Black?', which was hosted by Ant and Dec.
The expensive show - which had two series between 2011 and 2012 - boasted a £15 million budget and a £1 million grand prize for the winner.
However, ratings and reviews for the series were unimpressive.
Meanwhile, it is believed Simon, 54, could return to the panel of his first hit show 'The X Factor' this year after quitting for the US version in 2011.
A source said: "Cowell is determined to get the show back to its best.
"He'll sign the deal very soon but has told the team that he's on board. Everyone's over the moon."
Simon Cowell to create game show for kids
Simon Cowell is creating a game show for children.
The 'X Factor' and 'Britain's Got Talent' creator - who is expecting his first child with girlfriend Lauren Silverman this month - is hoping to entertain youngsters with 'Keep It In the Family'.
The game show allows children to call the shots over the adults in their lives.
The Saturday night primetime show is set to be hosted by Bradley Walsh and will see the kids win prizes for their families by completing a series of challenges.
Simon's family-friendly game show format follows his high profile flop 'Red or Black?', which was hosted by Ant and Dec.
The expensive show - which had two series between 2011 and 2012 - boasted a £15 million budget and a £1 million grand prize for the winner.
However, ratings and reviews for the series were unimpressive.
Meanwhile, it is believed Simon, 54, could return to the panel of his first hit show 'The X Factor' this year after quitting for the US version in 2011.
A source said: "Cowell is determined to get the show back to its best.
"He'll sign the deal very soon but has told the team that he's on board. Everyone's over the moon."
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Vicky Pattison insists she's not a "vile monster" after being convicted of assault.
The 'Geordie Shore' star - who was sentenced on Monday (03.02.14) for attacking a young model with her stiletto shoes in a nightclub last July - is deeply remorseful over her actions and claims the incident, which resulted in 18-year-old model Hannah Kelso requiring four stitches, was a "mistake".
Vicky lamented to the Daily Star newspaper: "I'm so sorry. I'm not a vile monster. I'm just a normal girl who made an awful mistake."
The 26-year-old MTV star flung her stiletto in Hannah's direction, wrongly believing the teenager had thrown ice at her during a night out in Newcastle's Florita's Bar. The shoe hit both Hannah and security guard Victoria Burns, whose lip was cut in the fray.
Vicky said: "If I could go back to that night I wouldn't recognise the person who did those things. It wasn't me. I would implore them to understand that I am human just like they are. I have so much regret. I made a mistake."
The brunette beauty blames her wild behaviour on her failed engagement to fellow 'Geordie Shore' star Ricci Guarnaccio, 25.
She added: "My relationship with Ricci was draining and I wasn't in a good place. I was so frustrated, angry and utterly exhausted."
Vicky was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work and pay both her victims compensation in court on Monday.
MTV hasn't made a decision on whether Vicky will return for the new series of 'Geordie Shore' following the incident.
Vicky Pattison: I’m not a ‘vile monster’
Vicky Pattison insists she's not a "vile monster" after being convicted of assault.
The 'Geordie Shore' star - who was sentenced on Monday (03.02.14) for attacking a young model with her stiletto shoes in a nightclub last July - is deeply remorseful over her actions and claims the incident, which resulted in 18-year-old model Hannah Kelso requiring four stitches, was a "mistake".
Vicky lamented to the Daily Star newspaper: "I'm so sorry. I'm not a vile monster. I'm just a normal girl who made an awful mistake."
The 26-year-old MTV star flung her stiletto in Hannah's direction, wrongly believing the teenager had thrown ice at her during a night out in Newcastle's Florita's Bar. The shoe hit both Hannah and security guard Victoria Burns, whose lip was cut in the fray.
Vicky said: "If I could go back to that night I wouldn't recognise the person who did those things. It wasn't me. I would implore them to understand that I am human just like they are. I have so much regret. I made a mistake."
The brunette beauty blames her wild behaviour on her failed engagement to fellow 'Geordie Shore' star Ricci Guarnaccio, 25.
She added: "My relationship with Ricci was draining and I wasn't in a good place. I was so frustrated, angry and utterly exhausted."
Vicky was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work and pay both her victims compensation in court on Monday.
MTV hasn't made a decision on whether Vicky will return for the new series of 'Geordie Shore' following the incident.
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Steven Moffat has claimed fans may have to wait "four or five years" for more 'Sherlock'.
The TV scribe, who writes the show with Mark Gatiss, teased avid viewers of the hit BBC One crime drama, suggesting they could be in for a long wait to discover how villain Moriarty - played by Andrew Scott - is still alive.
The criminal mastermind, who was believed to have killed himself at the end of series two, reappeared following the credits of last month's third series finale.
Steven said: "That was in the cutting room ... Mark just decided we would use a little bit of it. It was just a final little treat really just to wind people up.
"I was as surprised as anyone when he turned up. He was definitely dead. You can't fake shooting yourself in the face. The back of his head came off.
"I don't know what is going on. I can't wait for four or five years until we make the next episode."
Meanwhile, 'Sherlock' stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman revealed that a gay club scene was cut from Watson's stag party in the latest series.
Martin told fans during a panel at the Apple Store in London's Regent Street: "There was the gay club scene. Why didn't that get in? We got mullered in a gay club and all these topless guys were going by."
Benedict added: "[Sherlock] had no idea why we were there and what it was, and they were all walking past and then I realised."
Steven Moffat teases five-year Sherlock wait
Steven Moffat has claimed fans may have to wait "four or five years" for more 'Sherlock'.
The TV scribe, who writes the show with Mark Gatiss, teased avid viewers of the hit BBC One crime drama, suggesting they could be in for a long wait to discover how villain Moriarty - played by Andrew Scott - is still alive.
The criminal mastermind, who was believed to have killed himself at the end of series two, reappeared following the credits of last month's third series finale.
Steven said: "That was in the cutting room ... Mark just decided we would use a little bit of it. It was just a final little treat really just to wind people up.
"I was as surprised as anyone when he turned up. He was definitely dead. You can't fake shooting yourself in the face. The back of his head came off.
"I don't know what is going on. I can't wait for four or five years until we make the next episode."
Meanwhile, 'Sherlock' stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman revealed that a gay club scene was cut from Watson's stag party in the latest series.
Martin told fans during a panel at the Apple Store in London's Regent Street: "There was the gay club scene. Why didn't that get in? We got mullered in a gay club and all these topless guys were going by."
Benedict added: "[Sherlock] had no idea why we were there and what it was, and they were all walking past and then I realised."
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Joe McElderry wants to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The former 'X Factor' winner thinks it would be "fun" to take part in BBC One's dance contest which pairs a star with a professional dancer before hailing a champion at the end of each series.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I would love to do something like 'Strictly Come Dancing'. That would be so much fun. I'm a bit of a frustrated dancer, so that would be nice."
Earlier this week Joe won 'The Jump' after he managed to pull off a 17.5m jump from a 40m ski ramp, beating fellow finalist Donal MacIntyre.
Although he sustained many injuries during his time on Channel 4's winter sports competition he insists he had a great time and would "do it all over again".
He explained: "I had a bruised arm, a bruised thigh, a bruised leg but mostly I was fortunate. It was only bruises. I did the Skeleton, which obviously wasn't shown on TV, but I bashed myself quite badly on the run down and I did fear for my life. I'm not afraid to admit it - I was petrified."
And added: "I would do it all over again. I had so much fun."
Joe McElderry wants to do Strictly Come Dancing
Joe McElderry wants to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The former 'X Factor' winner thinks it would be "fun" to take part in BBC One's dance contest which pairs a star with a professional dancer before hailing a champion at the end of each series.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I would love to do something like 'Strictly Come Dancing'. That would be so much fun. I'm a bit of a frustrated dancer, so that would be nice."
Earlier this week Joe won 'The Jump' after he managed to pull off a 17.5m jump from a 40m ski ramp, beating fellow finalist Donal MacIntyre.
Although he sustained many injuries during his time on Channel 4's winter sports competition he insists he had a great time and would "do it all over again".
He explained: "I had a bruised arm, a bruised thigh, a bruised leg but mostly I was fortunate. It was only bruises. I did the Skeleton, which obviously wasn't shown on TV, but I bashed myself quite badly on the run down and I did fear for my life. I'm not afraid to admit it - I was petrified."
And added: "I would do it all over again. I had so much fun."
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Luisa Zissman preferred 'The Apprentice' to 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The 26-year-old star - who came fourth in the latest series of the Channel 5 reality show last week - has admitted she found her time inside the famous reality TV house quite boring compared to the rush of Lord Sugar's business-themed challenges on the BBC One competition.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at the UK gala screening of 'Mr. Peabody and Sherman' in London on Saturday (01.02.14), she said: "I probably preferred 'The Apprentice' just because 'Big Brother' is quite boring sometimes. On 'The Apprentice' you're out and also you're interacting with other people and you're challenged."
Luisa came in second place on 'The Apprentice' last year, narrowly missing out on becoming Lord Alan Sugar's business partner, and she claims he didn't choose her as the winner because she's too wild for him.
When asked what he would've thought about her antics in the Big Brother house, she said: "He was probably rolling his eyes and saying 'typical'. That's why he didn't invest in me. I'm too crazy for him, too crazy for Sugar."
The sex-crazed housemate also revealed she tried to escape the Big Brother house because she was so bored.
Luisa said: "I really liked doing the tasks because you get so bored in there. The best thing was escaping, though. I was constantly escaping, like running 'round the camera runs and climbing over things and busting out of jail. It was my personal challenge to escape from Big Brother."
Luisa Zissman: I preferred Apprentice to Big Brother
Luisa Zissman preferred 'The Apprentice' to 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The 26-year-old star - who came fourth in the latest series of the Channel 5 reality show last week - has admitted she found her time inside the famous reality TV house quite boring compared to the rush of Lord Sugar's business-themed challenges on the BBC One competition.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at the UK gala screening of 'Mr. Peabody and Sherman' in London on Saturday (01.02.14), she said: "I probably preferred 'The Apprentice' just because 'Big Brother' is quite boring sometimes. On 'The Apprentice' you're out and also you're interacting with other people and you're challenged."
Luisa came in second place on 'The Apprentice' last year, narrowly missing out on becoming Lord Alan Sugar's business partner, and she claims he didn't choose her as the winner because she's too wild for him.
When asked what he would've thought about her antics in the Big Brother house, she said: "He was probably rolling his eyes and saying 'typical'. That's why he didn't invest in me. I'm too crazy for him, too crazy for Sugar."
The sex-crazed housemate also revealed she tried to escape the Big Brother house because she was so bored.
Luisa said: "I really liked doing the tasks because you get so bored in there. The best thing was escaping, though. I was constantly escaping, like running 'round the camera runs and climbing over things and busting out of jail. It was my personal challenge to escape from Big Brother."
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