As has become customary in January, The Masked Singer is back on our screens to kick off the year in chaotic fashion.
Joel Dommett takes charge of proceedings once again as 13 celebrities dressed in creative disguises show off their vocals every weekend on ITV.
The audience at home and in the studio are not the only ones guessing their identities, however. Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross are the judging panel, determining who progresses to the next stages of the competition.
After the first episode, Ghost was unveiled as football star Chris Kamara, and became the season’s first eliminated contestant. Following this, Lulu was revealed as Piece of Cake, and Martin and Shirlie Kemp removed their Cat and Mouse disguises in episode three.
Among the costumes competing this time around are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish and Jacket Potato.
However, one of the most amusing identities in store...
Joel Dommett takes charge of proceedings once again as 13 celebrities dressed in creative disguises show off their vocals every weekend on ITV.
The audience at home and in the studio are not the only ones guessing their identities, however. Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross are the judging panel, determining who progresses to the next stages of the competition.
After the first episode, Ghost was unveiled as football star Chris Kamara, and became the season’s first eliminated contestant. Following this, Lulu was revealed as Piece of Cake, and Martin and Shirlie Kemp removed their Cat and Mouse disguises in episode three.
Among the costumes competing this time around are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish and Jacket Potato.
However, one of the most amusing identities in store...
- 1/21/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
As has become customary in January, The Masked Singer is back on our screens to kick off the year in chaotic fashion.
Joel Dommett takes charge of proceedings once again as 13 celebrities dressed in creative disguises show off their vocals every weekend on ITV.
The audience at home and in the studio are not the only ones guessing their identities, however. Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross are the judging panel, determining who progresses to the next stages of the competition.
After the first episode, Ghost was unveiled as football star Chris Kamara, and became the season’s first eliminated contestant.
Among the costumes competing this time around are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish and Jacket Potato.
However, one of the most amusing identities in store for this season is Rubbish – a green refuse bin with bottles and cans emerging from the top.
(Note for The Masked Singer producers:...
Joel Dommett takes charge of proceedings once again as 13 celebrities dressed in creative disguises show off their vocals every weekend on ITV.
The audience at home and in the studio are not the only ones guessing their identities, however. Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross are the judging panel, determining who progresses to the next stages of the competition.
After the first episode, Ghost was unveiled as football star Chris Kamara, and became the season’s first eliminated contestant.
Among the costumes competing this time around are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish and Jacket Potato.
However, one of the most amusing identities in store for this season is Rubbish – a green refuse bin with bottles and cans emerging from the top.
(Note for The Masked Singer producers:...
- 1/14/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
As has become customary in January, The Masked Singer is back on our screens to kick off the year in chaotic fashion.
Joel Dommett takes charge of proceedings once again as 13 celebrities dressed in creative disguises show off their vocals every weekend on ITV.
The audience at home and in the studio are not the only ones guessing their identities, however. Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross are the judging panel, determining who progresses to the next stages of the competition.
After the first episode, Ghost was unveiled as football star Chris Kamara, and became the season’s first eliminated contestant.
Among the costumes competing this time around are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish and Jacket Potato.
However, one of the most amusing identities in store for this season is Rubbish – a green refuse bin with bottles and cans emerging from the top.
(Note for The Masked Singer producers:...
Joel Dommett takes charge of proceedings once again as 13 celebrities dressed in creative disguises show off their vocals every weekend on ITV.
The audience at home and in the studio are not the only ones guessing their identities, however. Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross are the judging panel, determining who progresses to the next stages of the competition.
After the first episode, Ghost was unveiled as football star Chris Kamara, and became the season’s first eliminated contestant.
Among the costumes competing this time around are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish and Jacket Potato.
However, one of the most amusing identities in store for this season is Rubbish – a green refuse bin with bottles and cans emerging from the top.
(Note for The Masked Singer producers:...
- 1/14/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
As has become customary in January, The Masked Singer is back on our screens to kick off the year in chaotic fashion.
Joel Dommett takes charge of proceedings once again as 13 celebrities dressed in creative disguises show off their vocals every weekend on ITV.
The audience at home and in the studio are not the only ones guessing their identities, however. Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross are the judging panel, determining who progresses to the next stages of the competition.
After the first episode, Ghost was unveiled as football star Chris Kamara, and became the season’s first eliminated contestant.
Among the costumes competing this time around are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish and Jacket Potato.
However, one of the most amusing identities in store for this season is Rubbish – a green refuse bin with bottles and cans emerging from the top.
(Note for The Masked Singer producers:...
Joel Dommett takes charge of proceedings once again as 13 celebrities dressed in creative disguises show off their vocals every weekend on ITV.
The audience at home and in the studio are not the only ones guessing their identities, however. Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross are the judging panel, determining who progresses to the next stages of the competition.
After the first episode, Ghost was unveiled as football star Chris Kamara, and became the season’s first eliminated contestant.
Among the costumes competing this time around are Phoenix, Knitting, Jellyfish and Jacket Potato.
However, one of the most amusing identities in store for this season is Rubbish – a green refuse bin with bottles and cans emerging from the top.
(Note for The Masked Singer producers:...
- 1/3/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
The I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! All Stars line-up has been “revealed”.
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly recently announced that past contestants would return next year for a celebratory special filmed in South Africa.
The series will be separate to this year’s normal series, which will take place in the Australian jungle when it launches in November.
The All Stars special has been described as “the best of I’m a Celebrity” – andThe Sun is claiming to know which stars will feature as contestants.
Former winners who are rumoured to be taking part in the series include series two’s Phil Tuffnell, series eight’s Joe Swash and series 17’s Georgia Toffolo.
Early former contestants who are also being tipped to be in the series include Paul Burrell, who finished second in series four, series six stars Myleene Klass and Dean Gaffney, and controversial contestant Janice Dickinson,...
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly recently announced that past contestants would return next year for a celebratory special filmed in South Africa.
The series will be separate to this year’s normal series, which will take place in the Australian jungle when it launches in November.
The All Stars special has been described as “the best of I’m a Celebrity” – andThe Sun is claiming to know which stars will feature as contestants.
Former winners who are rumoured to be taking part in the series include series two’s Phil Tuffnell, series eight’s Joe Swash and series 17’s Georgia Toffolo.
Early former contestants who are also being tipped to be in the series include Paul Burrell, who finished second in series four, series six stars Myleene Klass and Dean Gaffney, and controversial contestant Janice Dickinson,...
- 9/28/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
'EastEnders' actor Dean Gaffney says Wellard Two is camera shy. The 37-year-old star recently reprised his role as Robbie Jackson in the BBC One soap and was presented with a new German Shepherd puppy following the death of his beloved dog Wellard. However, Dean's now admitted the aptly named Wellard Two isn't quite as comfortable on screen as his predecessor. He explained: ''It took two hours to shoot the smallest scene with the dog. All he had to do was come into the room and meet me. ''But because he was a newborn puppy, he was really scared. There were just so many...
- 10/8/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Joe Swash has revealed that he'd love to see Paul Gascoigne enter the jungle - but only if he's "mentally on point".
The former King of the Jungle and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Now! host told Digital Spy that he'd love to see Louis Walsh and former footballer Gazza take part as long as the latter is mentally strong enough.
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here 2015 rumours: Who's entering the jungle?
"I'd love to see Louis Walsh going in there," Swash effused. "And Paul Gascoigne - but they have to be really, really mentally on point to enter because it's tough and quite a stressful experience. So if he is mentally on point he'd be a good one."
The sports star has publicly battled with alcoholism and mental health issues since the late 1990s. He - along with the former X Factor judge -...
The former King of the Jungle and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Now! host told Digital Spy that he'd love to see Louis Walsh and former footballer Gazza take part as long as the latter is mentally strong enough.
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here 2015 rumours: Who's entering the jungle?
"I'd love to see Louis Walsh going in there," Swash effused. "And Paul Gascoigne - but they have to be really, really mentally on point to enter because it's tough and quite a stressful experience. So if he is mentally on point he'd be a good one."
The sports star has publicly battled with alcoholism and mental health issues since the late 1990s. He - along with the former X Factor judge -...
- 10/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Dean Gaffney wants to find out what his 'EastEnders' character has ''been up to'' for the past 12 years. The 37-year-old actor recently reprised the role of Robbie Jackson in the BBC One soap for eight episodes but is keen to return for a longer stint so he can find out just what trouble his character has got himself into since moving to India. Dean said: ''It would be interesting to see where Robbie's been. It's been nice to dip in for these eight episodes but they haven't really gone down the route of what Robbie's actually been up to as obviously...
- 10/1/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Dean Gaffney reportedly calls his penis Wellard. The 37-year-old actor - who this week returned to 'EastEnders' after a 12-year hiatus - risks wrecking his bid to make a full-time return to the soap because of his sex obsession, which extends to referring to his member by the name of his famous on-screen dog, according to his brother Gary. He shared: ''Obviously people go, 'How's Wellard?' And he'll look down at his manhood and go, 'Yeah, he's alright!' ''When you're 37 it's not that funny any more.'' Gary worries his brother - who's signed up to play Robbie Jackson for seven episodes on the...
- 9/27/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Dean Gaffney reportedly calls his penis Wellard. The 37-year-old actor - who this week returned to 'EastEnders' after a 12-year hiatus - risks wrecking his bid to make a full-time return to the soap because of his sex obsession, which extends to referring to his member by the name of his famous on-screen dog, according to his brother Gary. He shared: ''Obviously people go, 'How's Wellard?' And he'll look down at his manhood and go, 'Yeah, he's alright!' ''When you're 37 it's not that funny any more.'' Gary worries his brother - who's signed up to play Robbie Jackson for seven episodes on the...
- 9/24/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Celebrity Juice celebrates its seventh birthday tonight with a special 'Throwback Thursday' episode.
Some of Keith Lemon's favourite games make a reappearance, as Holly Willoughby, Gino D'Acampo, Verne Troyer, Dean Gaffney, Chris Moyles and Tulisa join in the celebrations.
New clips from the show see Troyer and Lemon play a spot of charades, while D'Acampo gets compared to Fearne Cotton.
Celebrity Juice airs tonight (September 24) at 10pm on ITV2.
Elsewhere, Keith Lemon and Alan Carr were in rebellious mood recently, breaking into ITV's This Morning studios to vandalise the set for a prank.
Lemon - real name Leigh Francis - also recently suggested he's not sure if Kelly Brook's relationships are genuine because "she's a PR expert".
Some of Keith Lemon's favourite games make a reappearance, as Holly Willoughby, Gino D'Acampo, Verne Troyer, Dean Gaffney, Chris Moyles and Tulisa join in the celebrations.
New clips from the show see Troyer and Lemon play a spot of charades, while D'Acampo gets compared to Fearne Cotton.
Celebrity Juice airs tonight (September 24) at 10pm on ITV2.
Elsewhere, Keith Lemon and Alan Carr were in rebellious mood recently, breaking into ITV's This Morning studios to vandalise the set for a prank.
Lemon - real name Leigh Francis - also recently suggested he's not sure if Kelly Brook's relationships are genuine because "she's a PR expert".
- 9/24/2015
- Digital Spy
'EastEnders' Robbie Jackson is to return to Albert Square with a new dog named Wellard Two. The street sweeper, played by Dean Gaffney, was known for his close bond with his beloved German Shepherd Wellard who sadly passed away in 2008 after Robbie left Walford for India to be with his girlfriend Nita Mistry in 2004. And although Robbie was devastated to hear Wellard - who he'd left in the care of his pal Gus Smith - had died during his last appearance in the BBC One soap in 2010, Dean has now revealed a new dog is joining the soap. He said:...
- 9/2/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Dean Gaffney feels ''ashamed'' of his womanising past. The 37-year-old star - who's best known for playing Robbie Jackson in BBC soap 'EastEnders' - has admitted to being unfaithful to his ex-partner Sarah Burge, the mother of his two children, over a 20-year timeframe. He said: ''In 'EastEnders', Robbie Jackson couldn't get laid, but in real life it was all so different. ''Women were my drug and now, looking back, I'm ashamed of my past. How many times did it happen? I couldn't put a figure on it.'' Dean, who's set to return to Albert Square after an absence of 12 years, revealed co-star...
- 7/19/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Dean Gaffney feels ''ashamed'' of his womanising past. The 37-year-old star - who's best known for playing Robbie Jackson in BBC soap 'EastEnders' - has admitted to being unfaithful to his ex-partner Sarah Burge, the mother of his two children, over a 20-year timeframe. He said: ''In 'EastEnders', Robbie Jackson couldn't get laid, but in real life it was all so different. ''Women were my drug and now, looking back, I'm ashamed of my past. How many times did it happen? I couldn't put a figure on it.'' Dean, who's set to return to Albert Square after an absence of 12 years, revealed co-star...
- 7/16/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Dean Gaffney
Love him or hate him, Robbie Jackson has always been one of the most talked about characters in Albert Square. Later this year the goofy market boy will be returning to Eastenders for Carol’s exit story. Jackson will again pe played by Dean Gaffney and he’ll be reunited with his onscreen mother Lindsay Coulson some five years since his last appearance on the show. The exact nature of carol’s departure has yet to be revealed but fans are expecting a spectacular send-off for the long-time character.
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Love him or hate him, Robbie Jackson has always been one of the most talked about characters in Albert Square. Later this year the goofy market boy will be returning to Eastenders for Carol’s exit story. Jackson will again pe played by Dean Gaffney and he’ll be reunited with his onscreen mother Lindsay Coulson some five years since his last appearance on the show. The exact nature of carol’s departure has yet to be revealed but fans are expecting a spectacular send-off for the long-time character.
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- 6/26/2015
- by Edited by K Kinsella
EastEnders fans are surely rejoicing at the news that Dean Gaffney will be returning as Robbie Jackson after five years away.
Hapless Robbie has become a fan favourite over the years, but Gaffers himself has been entertaining us in the meantime in various ways. Here are a few highlights:
1. EastEnders: Wellard and well unlucky in love
When you think of Robbie Jackson, you probably instantly think of Wellard, one of the best soap dogs of all time. Aside from his friendship with the loyal mutt, Robbie actually had quite a lot of genuinely dramatic storylines, including having to work as a road sweeper for years.
His girlfriend's dad sent him to hospital after accusing him of rape, while he had a strained relationship with his estranged father. He didn't possess the womanising powers of his popstar counterpart, and had to call off his first engagement after she cheated on him.
Hapless Robbie has become a fan favourite over the years, but Gaffers himself has been entertaining us in the meantime in various ways. Here are a few highlights:
1. EastEnders: Wellard and well unlucky in love
When you think of Robbie Jackson, you probably instantly think of Wellard, one of the best soap dogs of all time. Aside from his friendship with the loyal mutt, Robbie actually had quite a lot of genuinely dramatic storylines, including having to work as a road sweeper for years.
His girlfriend's dad sent him to hospital after accusing him of rape, while he had a strained relationship with his estranged father. He didn't possess the womanising powers of his popstar counterpart, and had to call off his first engagement after she cheated on him.
- 6/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Dean Gaffney is returning to 'EastEnders'. The 37-year-old actor will reprise his role as hapless Robbie Jackson - who he played for 10 years until 2003 - for a brief stint leading to the departure of his on-screen mum Carol Jackson, who is played by Lindsay Coulson. Dean said: ''Dom [Treadwell-Collins, the soap's executive producer] decided Robbie kept missing out on cancer storylines and funerals and it was time to come back. ''I would actually surrender me coming back for Lindsey to stay as she is such a great actress. It is a shame she is leaving but I am sure she will...
- 6/26/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Dean Gaffney enjoyed the ''trappings of fame'' too much. The 37-year-old actor, who starred as Robbie Jackson on the BBC soap 'EastEnders' from 1993 to 2003, has had a number of flings down the years and after he was recently pictured with dancer Maddie Stephens, his 22-year relationship with Sarah Burge - the mother of his twin 18-year-old daughters, Charlotte and Chloe, has been left in the balance. He admitted: ''We are in a place where we don't know what the future holds. No one wants to see pictures of someone that's been in their life for so long with someone else.
- 3/12/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Dean Gaffney was saved by Marmite. The former 'EastEnders' actor appears in a new video, which sees the soap star saved from a deserted magician show in a north London working men's club, as part of Marmite's End Neglect campaign. He said: ''I can't believe just two weeks ago I was a 'lost' member of the working men's club circuit and now look at me! I genuinely owe Marmite everything for saving me. ''It's with the greatest of pleasure that I'm going to be encouraging the nation to save Marmite too. Together, we will rise up against the spectre of Marmageddon.'' Marmite has...
- 2/23/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Watch out Calum Best and Keith Chegwin - glamour model and notorious tabloid kiss-and-teller Alicia Douvall has entered the Celebrity Big Brother house.
The 35-year-old (ahem) mother-of-two seemed fairly nonchalant as she joined fellow housemates including Patsy Kensit, Perez Hilton and Kavana.
We vaguely recall photos of the star suffering intentional nipple-slips outside Café de Paris or stumbling out of China White in the early noughties, but that's about it.
So allow us to refresh your memory with a reminder of her most controversial comments, conquests and reality TV show appearances below:
1. Celebrity conquests
Glamour model Alicia Douvall gained infamy with her salacious kiss and tell stories concerning celebrities such as Simon Cowell and Chelsea footballer John Terry. And if that didn't make you shudder, she's also been romantically linked to Dean Gaffney, Mick Hucknell and Mickey Rourke.
In 2012, she claimed that she had a six-month affair with Cowell and...
The 35-year-old (ahem) mother-of-two seemed fairly nonchalant as she joined fellow housemates including Patsy Kensit, Perez Hilton and Kavana.
We vaguely recall photos of the star suffering intentional nipple-slips outside Café de Paris or stumbling out of China White in the early noughties, but that's about it.
So allow us to refresh your memory with a reminder of her most controversial comments, conquests and reality TV show appearances below:
1. Celebrity conquests
Glamour model Alicia Douvall gained infamy with her salacious kiss and tell stories concerning celebrities such as Simon Cowell and Chelsea footballer John Terry. And if that didn't make you shudder, she's also been romantically linked to Dean Gaffney, Mick Hucknell and Mickey Rourke.
In 2012, she claimed that she had a six-month affair with Cowell and...
- 1/8/2015
- Digital Spy
We have our housemates! 14 stupid brave celebrities walked through the doors of the Celebrity Big Brother compound tonight to face a twisted fairytale like no other.
But who are these courageous souls who have shunned spa days and champers for a dirty bath and chickpeas? And do you know any of them? Well, we've got all the details of the gang, so read on for everything you need to know...
Alexander O'Neal
Age: 61
Give me the basics. Alexander is an American R&B singer probably best known for his hit 'Criticise', which reached number four in the UK charts in 1987.
Why is he going in the house? For one thing, he likes "challenges", apparently. Also, he loves us Brits: "Britain pretty much told the rest of the world who Alexander O'Neal was before anybody really knew." (He speaks about himself in the third person quite regularly, it seems.) Also: "It's a test for me,...
But who are these courageous souls who have shunned spa days and champers for a dirty bath and chickpeas? And do you know any of them? Well, we've got all the details of the gang, so read on for everything you need to know...
Alexander O'Neal
Age: 61
Give me the basics. Alexander is an American R&B singer probably best known for his hit 'Criticise', which reached number four in the UK charts in 1987.
Why is he going in the house? For one thing, he likes "challenges", apparently. Also, he loves us Brits: "Britain pretty much told the rest of the world who Alexander O'Neal was before anybody really knew." (He speaks about himself in the third person quite regularly, it seems.) Also: "It's a test for me,...
- 1/7/2015
- Digital Spy
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is back tomorrow... and three people who know a lot about the show are its spinoff's hosts Joe Swash, Laura Whitmore and Rob Beckett.
The trio, who have flown to Aus for the next month so that they can pop up on ITV2's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here Now!, recently sat down with us to chat dream guests, squabbling with each other, annoying celebrities who refuse trials and much much more. So here are 9 things we learned from them!
1. Joe - who has obviously been in the jungle himself - thinks Laura and Rob could handle it.
"Definitely," he said. "I think they'd both do brilliantly. I think they've both seen enough of it to know how it works. I think Laura – all girls sort of struggle with the fact that they've got no makeup or mirrors or hairdryers.
The trio, who have flown to Aus for the next month so that they can pop up on ITV2's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here Now!, recently sat down with us to chat dream guests, squabbling with each other, annoying celebrities who refuse trials and much much more. So here are 9 things we learned from them!
1. Joe - who has obviously been in the jungle himself - thinks Laura and Rob could handle it.
"Definitely," he said. "I think they'd both do brilliantly. I think they've both seen enough of it to know how it works. I think Laura – all girls sort of struggle with the fact that they've got no makeup or mirrors or hairdryers.
- 11/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Sinitta with a live lobster in her mouth is never not funny, Lembit Opik sobbing behind bars never fails to raise a smile, and Paul Burrell's eyes bulging with sheer, unadulterated terror... well, we'll let you take another look for yourself.
The official I'm a Celebrity line-up has been confirmed - including Coronation Street's Craig Charles, Towie's Gemma Collins, former footballer Jimmy Bullard and broadcaster Michael Buerk - and the launch date is set for Sunday night (November 16).
So as we wait to see Gemma Collins dining crocodile foreskins or Michael Buerk swallowing a kangaroo anus, we take a look at some of the most terrified (and often funny) faces pulled by petrified celebrities below:
1. Lembit Opik
Poor Lembit Opik began to blub behind bars during the Hell Hole challenge back in 2010. Fair enough, as the former MP had been bitten numerous times by a hungry snake - a young Australian carpet python,...
The official I'm a Celebrity line-up has been confirmed - including Coronation Street's Craig Charles, Towie's Gemma Collins, former footballer Jimmy Bullard and broadcaster Michael Buerk - and the launch date is set for Sunday night (November 16).
So as we wait to see Gemma Collins dining crocodile foreskins or Michael Buerk swallowing a kangaroo anus, we take a look at some of the most terrified (and often funny) faces pulled by petrified celebrities below:
1. Lembit Opik
Poor Lembit Opik began to blub behind bars during the Hell Hole challenge back in 2010. Fair enough, as the former MP had been bitten numerous times by a hungry snake - a young Australian carpet python,...
- 11/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Those with a weak disposition (and a phobia of Paul Burrell) please look away now...
For we have found some of the most stomach-churning, vomit-inducing and utterly tormenting trials from the history of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.
So as the line-up of stars - officially confirmed by ITV yesterday - prepare to skydive/canoe/sob their way into the jungle on Sunday, they better hope none of these tasks rear their revolting heads again.
From downing pints of pulped crocodile foreskins to taking a bath full of rotten fish guts - here's 9 seriously sick Bushtucker trials below:
1. An Offal mess
Thank goodness we've not invented smell-o-vision - Lucy Pargeter was faced with shiny, pink glistening offal filled to the brim of a limo in the Limo Scream task on the show last year.
The brave soap star managed to successfully secure 10 out of 12 stars during the revolting task,...
For we have found some of the most stomach-churning, vomit-inducing and utterly tormenting trials from the history of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.
So as the line-up of stars - officially confirmed by ITV yesterday - prepare to skydive/canoe/sob their way into the jungle on Sunday, they better hope none of these tasks rear their revolting heads again.
From downing pints of pulped crocodile foreskins to taking a bath full of rotten fish guts - here's 9 seriously sick Bushtucker trials below:
1. An Offal mess
Thank goodness we've not invented smell-o-vision - Lucy Pargeter was faced with shiny, pink glistening offal filled to the brim of a limo in the Limo Scream task on the show last year.
The brave soap star managed to successfully secure 10 out of 12 stars during the revolting task,...
- 11/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Grimy, bleak, extremely violent and stupidly funny, Wil salutes the genius of Ade Edmondson and Rik Mayall's sitcom, Bottom...
Feature
The recent passing of Rik Mayall led to legions of fans hitting up Netflix and Youtube to relive the late comedian’s greatest moments. And while the ground-breaking 80s alternative comedy opus The Young Ones and his turn as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder seemed to be the most quoted on social media, it felt like Bottom, the grisly, profane flatshare comedy Mayall and long time collaborator Ade Edmondson made in the early 90s, was left out of the conversation. Which is a shame, because it might just be their masterpiece.
It’s kind of easy to see how Bottom got forgotten. The Young Ones was capital-i Important, not only in terms of breaking alternative comedy into the mainstream, but also as being as much a time capsule of the...
Feature
The recent passing of Rik Mayall led to legions of fans hitting up Netflix and Youtube to relive the late comedian’s greatest moments. And while the ground-breaking 80s alternative comedy opus The Young Ones and his turn as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder seemed to be the most quoted on social media, it felt like Bottom, the grisly, profane flatshare comedy Mayall and long time collaborator Ade Edmondson made in the early 90s, was left out of the conversation. Which is a shame, because it might just be their masterpiece.
It’s kind of easy to see how Bottom got forgotten. The Young Ones was capital-i Important, not only in terms of breaking alternative comedy into the mainstream, but also as being as much a time capsule of the...
- 7/1/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Congratulations to Ant & Dec, who celebrate 25 years in showbusiness together this year.
The dynamic (and diminutive) duo first hit our small screens in Byker Grove and have gone on to become a fixture of prime-time telly viewing with Bgt and their Saturday Night Takeaway.
We celebrate Ant & Dec's career successes - from paintballing to motorboating - below:
1. He can't see man!
"He can't see man!!" Dec points out the obvious as Ant lies blinded by paint after an illegal paintballing contest on Byker Grove.
2. Not stable...
Dec makes an earnest-looking stable boy in his sadly uncredited appearance in an adaptation of Catherine Cookson's The Cinder Path in '94.
3. Ant & Dec knighted
Ant & Dec dressed as knights at Knebworth House. Just because.
4. Let's Get Ready...
It's the Geordie answer to the Blues Brothers (sort of), as the duo perform as Pj & Duncan at the Royal Albert Hall back in 1996.
5. Trio of TV fun
Ant,...
The dynamic (and diminutive) duo first hit our small screens in Byker Grove and have gone on to become a fixture of prime-time telly viewing with Bgt and their Saturday Night Takeaway.
We celebrate Ant & Dec's career successes - from paintballing to motorboating - below:
1. He can't see man!
"He can't see man!!" Dec points out the obvious as Ant lies blinded by paint after an illegal paintballing contest on Byker Grove.
2. Not stable...
Dec makes an earnest-looking stable boy in his sadly uncredited appearance in an adaptation of Catherine Cookson's The Cinder Path in '94.
3. Ant & Dec knighted
Ant & Dec dressed as knights at Knebworth House. Just because.
4. Let's Get Ready...
It's the Geordie answer to the Blues Brothers (sort of), as the duo perform as Pj & Duncan at the Royal Albert Hall back in 1996.
5. Trio of TV fun
Ant,...
- 2/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Warning: This article contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid.
Family Guy surprised its viewers with a shock plot twist as one of its iconic characters was killed off last weekend.
In an episode first aired in the Us on November 24, Brian the talking dog - voiced by creator Seth MacFarlane - met his grisly end after being hit by a car. However, there has been speculation among Family Guy fans that Brian's demise may not be all that it seems.
So, as viewers come to terms with the loss of the loyal and beloved Brian, we attempt to tug on your heartstrings a touch more with 8 of the saddest fictional dog deaths on the big and small screen.
1. Turner & Hooch
We can still taste the endless salty tears that streamed down our face following Hooch's untimely death in the line of duty in Turner & Hooch.
Detective Scott Turner...
Family Guy surprised its viewers with a shock plot twist as one of its iconic characters was killed off last weekend.
In an episode first aired in the Us on November 24, Brian the talking dog - voiced by creator Seth MacFarlane - met his grisly end after being hit by a car. However, there has been speculation among Family Guy fans that Brian's demise may not be all that it seems.
So, as viewers come to terms with the loss of the loyal and beloved Brian, we attempt to tug on your heartstrings a touch more with 8 of the saddest fictional dog deaths on the big and small screen.
1. Turner & Hooch
We can still taste the endless salty tears that streamed down our face following Hooch's untimely death in the line of duty in Turner & Hooch.
Detective Scott Turner...
- 11/27/2013
- Digital Spy
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! was back with a bang last night (November 17) - we've already had tears, trials and, er, tampons. Obviously, it's far too early to judge our new batch of famous faces... but as if that's going to stop us! So join us as we share our snap judgements of the ten jungle rookies and let us know what you think below...
Rebecca Adlington
Rebecca gets instant points for shamelessly fangirling over Kian Egan. Now, sure, this probably made Kian hideously uncomfortable, but her little disappointed noise when she found out they definitely wouldn't be on the same team was amazing.
Even when he beat her at the Bushtucker Trial, she hugged him and called him a legend and thanked him for doing it quickly. If Rebecca has that little composure around a member of Westlife, just imagine what it's going to be like...
Rebecca Adlington
Rebecca gets instant points for shamelessly fangirling over Kian Egan. Now, sure, this probably made Kian hideously uncomfortable, but her little disappointed noise when she found out they definitely wouldn't be on the same team was amazing.
Even when he beat her at the Bushtucker Trial, she hugged him and called him a legend and thanked him for doing it quickly. If Rebecca has that little composure around a member of Westlife, just imagine what it's going to be like...
- 11/18/2013
- Digital Spy
"Never heard of 'em!" "I'm a Celebrity... it should be done under the Trade Description Act." "I want to be a celebrity, get me in there, more like."
We hear these same jibes every year when the lineup of jungle celebs is announced by ITV. Considering this is a reality show which has a winners' roll including such illustrious names as Joe Pasquale, Christopher Biggins and Phil Tufnell, it's slightly baffling that some people expect something more than D-listers and Never-Heard-Of-Them glamour models.
This is the show that made Joe Swash. The Hollywood Walk of Fame, this is not.
The 2013 lineup doesn't look like breaking with tradition, including a woman most famous for having a tiff with Katie Price, Big Mo off that EastEnders and Joey Essex as this year's obligatory scripted reality airhead.
Battling for the prize of most famous are '80s snooker player Steve Davis and stool-bothering ex-boyband singer Kian Egan,...
We hear these same jibes every year when the lineup of jungle celebs is announced by ITV. Considering this is a reality show which has a winners' roll including such illustrious names as Joe Pasquale, Christopher Biggins and Phil Tufnell, it's slightly baffling that some people expect something more than D-listers and Never-Heard-Of-Them glamour models.
This is the show that made Joe Swash. The Hollywood Walk of Fame, this is not.
The 2013 lineup doesn't look like breaking with tradition, including a woman most famous for having a tiff with Katie Price, Big Mo off that EastEnders and Joey Essex as this year's obligatory scripted reality airhead.
Battling for the prize of most famous are '80s snooker player Steve Davis and stool-bothering ex-boyband singer Kian Egan,...
- 11/13/2013
- Digital Spy
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'s start date has finally been confirmed by ITV and the 13th series is set to return on Sunday, November 17.
Westlife's Kian Egan and Towie's Sam Faiers and Joey Essex are a few of the stars rumoured to be entering the jungle this year.
As we count down the days and anticipate which celebrities will be forced to eat kangaroo anuses and buffalo balls, we look back at some of the show's most hysterical stars - from Helen Flanagan to Paul Burrell - below:
Not So Macho
Sinitta screamed and sobbed her way through I'm a Celebrity in 2011. Obviously this meant the former pop star kept getting chosen to take part in the Bushtucker trials - much to her fellow contestants' dismay - and even suffered a panic attack when faced with a box of dead insects.
She also spent an...
Westlife's Kian Egan and Towie's Sam Faiers and Joey Essex are a few of the stars rumoured to be entering the jungle this year.
As we count down the days and anticipate which celebrities will be forced to eat kangaroo anuses and buffalo balls, we look back at some of the show's most hysterical stars - from Helen Flanagan to Paul Burrell - below:
Not So Macho
Sinitta screamed and sobbed her way through I'm a Celebrity in 2011. Obviously this meant the former pop star kept getting chosen to take part in the Bushtucker trials - much to her fellow contestants' dismay - and even suffered a panic attack when faced with a box of dead insects.
She also spent an...
- 11/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Fancy watching some poor punter getting a back, sack and crack from Rustie Lee? Want a waxing from Helen Flanagan? Is Arg from Towie delivering pedicures what you've been waiting for all these years? Well, wait no more people. Celebrity Super Spa has arrived.
I've already had the joy of watching episode one of Super Spa. I've seen the awkward and cringeworthy hosts. I've seen Helen Flanagan prancing around without any trousers on. I've seen Rustie Lee cackling. 867 times.
And I'll probably watch it all over again tonight (September 13) when it airs on Channel 5. Firstly, because I'm a glutton for terrible television. Secondly, because I'm fairly convinced it may be the most desperate celebrity reality show ever concieved. Even by Channel 5's late night standards, this is awful. It makes The Bachelor look like The Sopranos.
So where does the show fit in the history of degrading and embarrassing celebrity reality shows?...
I've already had the joy of watching episode one of Super Spa. I've seen the awkward and cringeworthy hosts. I've seen Helen Flanagan prancing around without any trousers on. I've seen Rustie Lee cackling. 867 times.
And I'll probably watch it all over again tonight (September 13) when it airs on Channel 5. Firstly, because I'm a glutton for terrible television. Secondly, because I'm fairly convinced it may be the most desperate celebrity reality show ever concieved. Even by Channel 5's late night standards, this is awful. It makes The Bachelor look like The Sopranos.
So where does the show fit in the history of degrading and embarrassing celebrity reality shows?...
- 9/13/2013
- Digital Spy
Melissa Joan Hart is the first star to miss the crowdfunding gravy train. If only she'd said 'I'm doing a Sabrina film! The 90s Lol'
If you're a certain age, Melissa Joan Hart will be an indelible part of your childhood. Her TV show, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, was an endless font of positive adolescent reinforcement, reassuring you that whoever you were – a human, a witch, a witch's oddly stilted on-off boyfriend, a jerky animatronic cat that had no real reason to be as abrasive as it was, a witch's aunt who seemed to be in thrall to the beauty of her own neck – you were special.
Except, this apparently isn't the case. Nobody is special, it turns out, not even Melissa Joan Hart. She has just become the first high-profile celebrity to fail to have a movie funded by Kickstarter. After the Veronica Mars film raised over $2m in...
If you're a certain age, Melissa Joan Hart will be an indelible part of your childhood. Her TV show, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, was an endless font of positive adolescent reinforcement, reassuring you that whoever you were – a human, a witch, a witch's oddly stilted on-off boyfriend, a jerky animatronic cat that had no real reason to be as abrasive as it was, a witch's aunt who seemed to be in thrall to the beauty of her own neck – you were special.
Except, this apparently isn't the case. Nobody is special, it turns out, not even Melissa Joan Hart. She has just become the first high-profile celebrity to fail to have a movie funded by Kickstarter. After the Veronica Mars film raised over $2m in...
- 5/16/2013
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
Les Dennis has claimed that he owes his career turnaround to his work on Extras and Life's Too Short with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
Dennis, Shaun Williamson and Keith Chegwin all star in the Easter special episode of Life's Too Short this weekend, and the trio said that they were all incredibly grateful for the generosity of the show's creators.
"They put me in nine Extras, a Christmas special and three Life's Too Shorts," said Williamson. "You keep thinking it will be the last time, you're really grateful and then they call you back."
Chegwin said: "It gives us lots of credibility. What I find amazing is that they trust us with their material. It's a heck of a responsibility. We are professionals, but these are two of the biggest writers in the world."
Dennis claimed that getting a call from Merchant and Gervais for Extras had acted as "a regeneration" for him.
Dennis, Shaun Williamson and Keith Chegwin all star in the Easter special episode of Life's Too Short this weekend, and the trio said that they were all incredibly grateful for the generosity of the show's creators.
"They put me in nine Extras, a Christmas special and three Life's Too Shorts," said Williamson. "You keep thinking it will be the last time, you're really grateful and then they call you back."
Chegwin said: "It gives us lots of credibility. What I find amazing is that they trust us with their material. It's a heck of a responsibility. We are professionals, but these are two of the biggest writers in the world."
Dennis claimed that getting a call from Merchant and Gervais for Extras had acted as "a regeneration" for him.
- 3/28/2013
- Digital Spy
Tim Vine and The Soap Stars have made it through to the final of Let's Dance for Comic Relief.
The comedian won the public vote after impressing with his performance to Justin Timberlake's 'Rock Your Body'.
The Soap Stars - Natalie Cassidy, Ricky Groves, Claire Sweeney and Dean Gaffney - opened the show to 'You Can't Stop the Beat' from the musical Hairspray. They were put through to the final by judges Tameka Empson, Bradley Walsh and Mel Giedroyc.
Gaffney still managed to appear on the show despite being in a serious car crash on January 30.
Destiny's Dad - Hal Cruttenden, Shaun Keaveny and Mark Dolan - performed to Destiny's Child's 'Bootylicious' but didn't make it through to the final.
Olivia Lee also left the competition tonight following her dance to Lady GaGa's 'Bad Romance'.
Boxer Ricky Hatton danced to Robbie Williams's 'Let Me Entertain You'...
The comedian won the public vote after impressing with his performance to Justin Timberlake's 'Rock Your Body'.
The Soap Stars - Natalie Cassidy, Ricky Groves, Claire Sweeney and Dean Gaffney - opened the show to 'You Can't Stop the Beat' from the musical Hairspray. They were put through to the final by judges Tameka Empson, Bradley Walsh and Mel Giedroyc.
Gaffney still managed to appear on the show despite being in a serious car crash on January 30.
Destiny's Dad - Hal Cruttenden, Shaun Keaveny and Mark Dolan - performed to Destiny's Child's 'Bootylicious' but didn't make it through to the final.
Olivia Lee also left the competition tonight following her dance to Lady GaGa's 'Bad Romance'.
Boxer Ricky Hatton danced to Robbie Williams's 'Let Me Entertain You'...
- 2/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Dean Gaffney hopes his huge scar on his head will help him get more acting work. The former 'EastEnders' star was involved in a serious car accident last month which left him hospitalised for four days with doctors fearing he may have brain damage. But Dean has made a full recovery and is now back at home and is able to see the funny side of his ordeal, including making light of the huge gash across the left side of his forehead and the prospect of it improving his chances of playing a James Bond villain. He told The Sun newspaper: ''People keep...
- 2/11/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Dean Gaffney is in hospital after a ''serious car smash''. The former 'EastEnders' actor was involved in the car accident late last night (30.01.13) in Derby, where he is currently appearing in play 'A Murder Is Announced'. Dean - who played Robbie Jackson in the BBC One soap - crashed into the central reservation while driving along the A38 dual carriageway. He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, but has since been stabilised. A spokesperson for the local police force said: ''We can confirm that a 34-year-old man was involved in a collision on the A38 at around 10.45pm last night.'' His...
- 1/31/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Former EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has been hospitalised after being injured in a car crash so devastating that he is "lucky to be with us". The Robbie Jackson actor, who has also appeared in I'm a Celebrity, was travelling home from a performance of Agatha Christie thriller A Murder Is Announced when the incident occurred. Gaffney was originally thought to be "fighting for his life" after a tweet from actor Tamer Hassan asked fans to "pray for" the 34-year-old, and it has been reported that he suffered serious head injuries. However, Gaffney's (more)...
- 1/31/2013
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Former EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has denied reports that he applied for a job at MI5. The ex-I'm a Celebrity contestant, who played Robbie Jackson on the BBC soap, was said to have told The Sun that he applied for a 'Mobile Surveillance Officer' vacancy on the basis that he is a fan of James Bond, allegedly asking: "How hard can it be?" A source added to the publication: "There wasn't much acting work around so Dean had a look at what else was out there. He's not heard back yet - but fingers crossed." However, Gaffney has since rubbished the claims on Twitter, blasting The Sun for "lazy journalism" and insisting that the story "hasn't (more)...
- 11/28/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Former 'EastEnders' star Dean Gaffney applied to join the secret service. The actor - who played Robbie Jackson in the BBC One soap, but has fallen on harder times since leaving the show in 2003 - applied to join MI5 in a bid to become the next real life James Bond. He told The Sun newspaper: ''I've got an enquiring mind, so I thought I'd give it a go. ''I love spy films and the whole James Bond thing. ''MI5 put out an advert looking for people and I thought, 'How hard can it be?' Most spies spend their lives pretending to...
- 11/28/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Dean Gaffney has claimed that he has applied for a job at MI5. Although candidates are usually required to keep their applications secret, the former EastEnders actor said that has responded to an online advert for a Mobile Surveillance Officer with the secret service. "I've got an enquiring mind, so I thought I'd give it a go," he told The Sun. "I love spy films and the whole James Bond thing. "MI5 put out an advert looking for people and I thought, 'How hard can it be?' Most spies spend their lives pretending to be people who they're not. I do that for a living." The MI5 job advertisement read: "Join us as a Mobile Surveillance Officer (more)...
- 11/28/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Alicia Douvall has revealed that she is steering clear of rich and famous men in the future. Douvall, who has been romantically linked to Simon Cowell, Mick Hucknall and Dean Gaffney in the past, told Digital Spy that fame and money were not attractive features in lovers. "I will never go out with anyone famous, rich or abnormal ever again," said Douvall. "I realise that the richer they are, the bigger the arsehole. The bigger the wallet, the bigger the arsehole. That's very true in my experience." Douvall is currently promoting (more)...
- 6/11/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
EastEnders cast members have paid tribute to their former co-star Gemma McCluskie. The actress disappeared on March 1 and her headless torso was discovered in the Regents Canal in Hackney on Tuesday (March 6). Police confirmed yesterday that the body had been formally identified as the 29-year-old's. A 35-year-old man, thought to be McCluskie's brother, remains in custody following his arrest in connection with the case. Dean Gaffney wrote: "Rip Gemma. Words can not (sic) explain how sad this is, what a cruel world this can sometimes be. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones X." Brooke Kinsella, whose brother Ben was murdered in 2008, said: "Thinking of you (more)...
- 3/10/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Dean Gaffney has said that he is "utterly devastated" over the disappearance of his former EastEnders co-star Gemma McCluskie. McCluskie, who starred on the soap for over 30 episodes as Kerry Skinner in 2001, vanished from her London home on March 1. A police search for the actress recently led to a female torso being discovered in Regent's Canal in Hackney, but the remains have not yet been formally identified. "It's tear-jerking to hear what's happening and I'm utterly devastated," Gaffney told The Mirror. "It's something you see in a movie and there are no words to describe the situation. This was a lovely girl with a heart of gold. I'm speechless and it doesn't make any sense. Not knowing is the hardest thing - it's tear-jerking and totally heart-wrenching." Gaffney's character Robbie (more)...
- 3/9/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Dean Gaffney has said that he thinks his former EastEnders castmate Natalie Cassidy has already won Celebrity Big Brother. The Robbie Jackson actor believes that Cassidy, who played his on-screen sister Sonia, would have to "do something drastic" to be evicted from the house. Speaking on Channel 5 spinoff show Bit on the Side, he claimed: "Seeing as we're six days in, I think Natalie's won the show in my opinion. "I think she'd have to do something drastic which she won't do, to lose this now." Meanwhile, Gaffney predicted Loose Women star Denise Welch will finish runner-up, (more)...
- 1/11/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Jenny faced her worst nightmare when she took part in a game alongside Dom and Stacey and claimed it was like a “bad gig in front of millions of people.”
Stacey read out the laminate to camp which explained that they would have to perform an improvised voice over the Dean Gaffney ‘Spa’ Bush Tucker Trial. They were able to watch a clip on a plasma screen in camp and using the three mics provide the voice over.
Jenny, Stacey and Dom took charge of the mics. Dom decided Stacey should be Dean Gaffney as she is “cockney.”
Dom opted to be the voice of Ant and Dr Bob whilst Jenny took on the voice of Dec. But the comedienne expressed her concerns saying she couldn’t do a Newcastle accent and that she’s not very good at improvisation.
Dom and Jenny discussed their tactic, suggesting that they could...
Stacey read out the laminate to camp which explained that they would have to perform an improvised voice over the Dean Gaffney ‘Spa’ Bush Tucker Trial. They were able to watch a clip on a plasma screen in camp and using the three mics provide the voice over.
Jenny, Stacey and Dom took charge of the mics. Dom decided Stacey should be Dean Gaffney as she is “cockney.”
Dom opted to be the voice of Ant and Dr Bob whilst Jenny took on the voice of Dec. But the comedienne expressed her concerns saying she couldn’t do a Newcastle accent and that she’s not very good at improvisation.
Dom and Jenny discussed their tactic, suggesting that they could...
- 12/3/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Jenny Eclair faced a "bad gig in front of millions of people" during an I'm A Celebrity improvisation challenge. Stacey Solomon read out the laminated instructions, which explained that they would provide an improvised voiceover to the Dean Gaffney 'Spa' bushtucker Trial. Watching the clip on a plasma screen, the celebrities would use three mics to provide the audio. Eclair, Solomon and Dom Joly took to the mics, as Joly told Solomon that she should voice Gaffney as she is "cockney". Joly took the roles of Ant and Dr Bob, while Eclair would portray Dec. However, she soon became nervous about her ability to do a Geordie accent. Discussing their tactics, Joly and Eclair suggested doing French accents or bored posh accents, as a bemused Solomon said that they were taking it too seriously. "This is our job!" Joly (more)...
- 12/3/2010
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Kieron Gaffney makes his return to the show with mum and dad in tow
Britain’s Got Talent star Kieran Gaffney has admitted that he is terrified of being cut by the judging panel again, before he reaches the live semi finals of the series.
Last year Kieran got three yeses after he impressed the judges with his drumming prowess, however he was dropped before he could perform again on the live shows.
Kieran told The Sun:
“I felt devastated when I didn’t get through last year.
“Anyone that came to me to say sorry, I just went, ‘Oh, don’t talk to me.’ I don’t want to go through that again.”
Returning this year with his mum and dad, Kieran got through by the skin of his teeth after Simon Cowell allowed him to do a second solo audition.
Kieran added: “I feel a bit sorry for my parents,...
Britain’s Got Talent star Kieran Gaffney has admitted that he is terrified of being cut by the judging panel again, before he reaches the live semi finals of the series.
Last year Kieran got three yeses after he impressed the judges with his drumming prowess, however he was dropped before he could perform again on the live shows.
Kieran told The Sun:
“I felt devastated when I didn’t get through last year.
“Anyone that came to me to say sorry, I just went, ‘Oh, don’t talk to me.’ I don’t want to go through that again.”
Returning this year with his mum and dad, Kieran got through by the skin of his teeth after Simon Cowell allowed him to do a second solo audition.
Kieran added: “I feel a bit sorry for my parents,...
- 4/19/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Kieron Gaffney makes his return to the show with mum and dad in tow
Kieran Gaffney – the drummer boy from last year’s Britain’s Got Talent – returned tonight with a band. His parents and it looked like Mrs Gaffney stopped off at Ann Summers for her stage costume. Now called ‘Mixed Emotions’, the family trio completely lacked the magic of the kid drumming solo. The mum couldn’t sing, they kept stopping every time they were buzzed and it was a great day for music when this band split.
Simon Cowell blasted:
‘I’ve got to be honest, the act like this is utterly atrocious!’
Piers Morgan added:
‘I was really, really disappointed! You’re the talent not your mum, no disrespect to her.’
Luckily, after the sad sad music played in the background, Simon took pity on Kieran and allowed him to return for a solo audition. With...
Kieran Gaffney – the drummer boy from last year’s Britain’s Got Talent – returned tonight with a band. His parents and it looked like Mrs Gaffney stopped off at Ann Summers for her stage costume. Now called ‘Mixed Emotions’, the family trio completely lacked the magic of the kid drumming solo. The mum couldn’t sing, they kept stopping every time they were buzzed and it was a great day for music when this band split.
Simon Cowell blasted:
‘I’ve got to be honest, the act like this is utterly atrocious!’
Piers Morgan added:
‘I was really, really disappointed! You’re the talent not your mum, no disrespect to her.’
Luckily, after the sad sad music played in the background, Simon took pity on Kieran and allowed him to return for a solo audition. With...
- 4/17/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
13 year old drummer boy Kieron Gaffney makes his return to Britain’s Got Talent this Saturday night.
The teenager auditioned for last year’s series of the show and though he made it past the audition stage, the judges decided not to put him through to the live semi-finals.
This year Kieron decided not to brave the stage alone and brought his guitar playing dad and singing mum along for support. The family formed ‘Mixed Emotions’ and Amanda Holden was delighted to see Kieron back. She gushed:
“I have never got so many texts from people telling me off for not putting you through. You were unbelievable.”
The three piece group embarked on their rendition of the Motown hit, Do You Love Me, with Kieron’s mum dressed in what looked like Ann Summers’ best basque and stockings. The performance was terrible and led Simon Cowell to blast:
‘I’ve got to be honest,...
The teenager auditioned for last year’s series of the show and though he made it past the audition stage, the judges decided not to put him through to the live semi-finals.
This year Kieron decided not to brave the stage alone and brought his guitar playing dad and singing mum along for support. The family formed ‘Mixed Emotions’ and Amanda Holden was delighted to see Kieron back. She gushed:
“I have never got so many texts from people telling me off for not putting you through. You were unbelievable.”
The three piece group embarked on their rendition of the Motown hit, Do You Love Me, with Kieron’s mum dressed in what looked like Ann Summers’ best basque and stockings. The performance was terrible and led Simon Cowell to blast:
‘I’ve got to be honest,...
- 4/16/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Jenny McAlpine has claimed that she made Dean Gaffney "puke" while filming ITV1 gameshow The Door. The Coronation Street actress and Gaffney are two of the celebrities taking part in the programme, which starts on Friday at 9pm on ITV1. Hosted by Amanda Holden and Chris Tarrant, the show challenges two teams of celebrities to take on tests which will challenge all their senses. Speaking about the programme, McAlpine said: "I can definitely say that there'll be retching. I actually made Dean physically sick in one of the challenges. Something I do makes him puke. "There's definitely some screaming, (more)...
- 4/1/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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