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Jlc: 'I'll retire in a few years'

29 October 2009 6:02 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has revealed that he plans to quit the TV industry at an early age. The TV host, who is best known for fronting Channel 4's The Sunday Night Project, hinted that his new two-year deal with Five could be his last. Speaking to the Daily Record, the 35-year-old explained: "I am not so in love with this job that I just want to carry on doing it forever. The money is nice and I enjoy what I do. But family is more important - and so too is my health. "I suffer from psoriasis, a skin condition, and that gets better (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Justin Lee Collins to release lounge LP

29 October 2009 3:48 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has recorded an album of original lounge music. The comedian and TV presenter told BBC Newsbeat that the opportunity arose after he did a Tom Jones impression on Chris Moyles's Radio 1 show last year. Collins said: "Some guys heard me singing Tom Jones, I think on Moyles, this was about a year ago. "They asked to meet me and I thought, 'Well this is funny, they obviously want me to do some sort of novelty album like Justin Lee Collins Sings Tom'. I could picture the cover in my head." He (more) »

- By Mayer Nissim

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Collins: 'Forsyth was horrible to me'

13 October 2009 6:44 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has said that Bruce Forsyth was "horrible" to work with on Strictly Come Dancing. The comic and TV presenter, who hosted spinoff show Strictly Come Dancing On Three during the first series, said that Forsyth's "tone and demeanor" were not pleasant when he interviewed him. The Friday Night Project star told Love It magazine: "He's horrible! I had to interview Bruce three times. He was not pleasant and I didn't like his tone or demeanour. "I was terrified before our first live interview, then during it, he told me my questions were ridiculous. The awkwardness continued and I was thinking, 'Oh man, why are you being like this'. My mum used to tell me the more unpleasant a person is to you, the more you should kill them with kindness, so I kept being nicer and nicer to him. (more) »

- By Alex Fletcher

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Jlc: 'Pamela Anderson was pain in ass'

13 October 2009 6:04 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has claimed that Pamela Anderson was a "pain the ass" to work with on The Friday Night Project. Collins said that the Baywatch actress did not warrant her large fee and revealed that she refused to believe he was not in a relationship with co-presenter Alan Carr. "Pamela Anderson was a pain in ass on the Friday Night Project," he told Love It magazine. "She was paid £80,000 to appear - she wasn't (more) »

- By Alex Fletcher

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Justin Lee Collins: "I was massive"

27 September 2009 10:52 PM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has revealed that he was motivated to lose weight after seeing himself on television. The comedian explained that he had gained the weight after eating Indian takeaways three times a week. "I had such a shock," he told Now. "I was putting my voice to some TV footage, then I looked at myself and realised I was the fattest I'd ever been. "I don't know how much I weighed because I'm not a scales man, but I was massive. I had a 36-inch waist and my trousers were too tight. I was on the cusp of having to buy 38-inch trousers." Collins described curry, beer and cider as "lethal", (more) »

- By Catriona Wightman

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Horwood: 'Justin Lee Collins is stupid'

26 September 2009 10:56 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Craig Revel Horwood has defended Strictly Come Dancing host Bruce Forsyth after comments by Justin Lee Collins. Collins recently claimed that Forsyth had been "very rude" to him and is now too old to continue presenting the programme. However, Horwood told The Mirror: "He is stupid. Bruce is iconic and it's amazing to have a man of that calibre still on our televisions. (more) »

- By Catriona Wightman

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Live Blog: 'Strictly Come Dancing'

25 September 2009 12:16 PM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Will Alesha stand up to her critics? Will Brucie have his say on Justin Lee Collins? And, perhaps most importantly, will Bruno manage to stay in his seat for longer than 10 seconds at a time?! It's the second week of Strictly Come Dancing and after all the kerfuffle of the last seven days, we're just glad that we can focus on the action on the dancefloor rather than the media tittle tattle. With Phil Tufnell, Ricky Whittle and Zöe Lucker among tonight's hopefuls, there should be some wonderful waltzes and tasty tangos to enjoy. Bring on the dancing! Digital Spy will be here from 8.30pm with all the action, live as it happens. 20:25: We're checking in a little early because we're that excited about Week Two of Strictly. We've got a big fish finger sarnie (main) and large bar of dark chocolate (pudding) lined up, and we're (more »

- By Alex Fletcher

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Craig Kelly defends "legend" Forsyth

25 September 2009 4:45 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Kelly has refuted claims that Bruce Forsyth is too old to present the show. The actor revealed that he disagrees with comedian Justin Lee Collins, who recently called for the 81-year-old to stand down from the BBC One ballroom programme. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, he insisted: "[It's] absolute rubbish. Bruce is a legend. He's still sharp and he makes me laugh. I don't think you could do this show without Bruce." Kelly, who is best known for his role as Coronation Street's Luke Strong, has so far only performed in an unmarked (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Justin Lee Collins backs Alesha Dixon

23 September 2009 6:30 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has said that the producers of Strictly Come Dancing should give Alesha Dixon more freedom on the show. The former host of spinoff Strictly Come Dancing: On Three told the BBC that Dixon is as suitable for her judging role as Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli. Of Dixon, Collins said: "She would be brilliant, but she's clearly had her wings clipped and they just need to let that bird fly. "The only one on that panel (more) »

- By Mayer Nissim

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Collins: 'Forsyth should retire'

23 September 2009 3:02 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has called on Bruce Forsyth to retire from Strictly Come Dancing and described him as "very rude". The presenter, who fronted spinoff Strictly Come Dancing: On Three in 2004, told the BBC that Forsyth is "too old" to continue on the reality talent dance programme. Collins said: "I still think Bruce in his day was the best at what he did, but I think he should have given up three or four years ago. "As legendary as he is - I grew up loving him, as did my parents, as did my grandparents - he wasn't (more) »

- By Mayer Nissim

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Collins unveiled as new face of Five

27 August 2009 2:03 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has signed a two-year deal to front a series of shows on Five, it has been announced. Collins, whose recent television credits include Channel 4's The Sunday Night Project and ITV2's The Justin Lee Collins Show, will launch the broadcaster's autumn season with a new primetime gameshow called Heads Or Tails. He is also expected to front a raft of new entertainment and factual shows over the coming months. "Justin is undoubtedly a unique TV phenomenon who is equally at home in a big studio, out on location or being around the public or celebrities," said (more) »

- By Dan French

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Collins: 'I don't watch Carr's shows'

13 August 2009 5:56 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has revealed that he and his Sunday Night Project partner Alan Carr do not watch each other's TV shows. The presenter told BBC Newsbeat that their stance mirrors the situation with his mother, who also avoids his programmes. Collins said: "We have a thing where I think we both feel it's best we don't watch each other's work when we're not working together. For the sake possibly of our friendship, it's probably best if we don't. "My (more) »

- By Mayer Nissim

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Carr wants to work with 'scary' Boyle

28 July 2009 5:40 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Alan Carr has revealed that he is keen to team up with Susan Boyle for a new TV project. The comedian named the Britain's Got Talent runner-up as the perfect replacement for his former screen partner Justin Lee Collins in an interview with Star magazine. Carr explained: "I always get on with women more than men, so maybe me and Amanda Holden or me and SuBo. Now that Richard & Judy are gone it could be Alan & Su." The star added that Boyle is also welcome to appear (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Jlc wants to bring back 'The Goonies'

18 March 2009 4:54 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Justin Lee Collins has revealed that he is hoping to reunite the cast of The Goonies for a new TV show. The comic's previous Bring Back shows on Channel 4 have involved reunions for the casts of Fame, Grange Hill and The A-Team. He now wants to work on an episode with the stars of the 1985 Richard Donner-directed children's adventure. The (more) »

- By Alex Fletcher

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Collins, Carr get rival chatshows

29 January 2009 10:38 AM, PST | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Sunday Night Project hosts Alan Carr and Justin Lee Collins have signed up to front chatshows for ITV and Channel 4, reports The Sun. Collins, 34, is fronting a 10-episode series for ITV2, which will "lift Britain's spirits during the credit crunch". "There will be everything you expect from the loveable Bristol comedian - big studio set pieces, hilarious Vt items, cheeky hidden camera stunts, live music and huge audience surprises," said ITV2's Zai Bennett. "But the theme will remain the same. It's about good (more) »

- By Alex Fletcher

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Collins, Carr get rival chat shows

29 January 2009 10:38 AM, PST | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Sunday Night Project hosts Alan Carr and Justin Lee Collins have signed up to front chat shows for ITV and Channel 4, reports The Sun. Collins, 34, is fronting a 10-episode series for ITV2, which will "lift Britain's spirits during the credit crunch". "There will be everything you expect from the loveable Bristol comedian - big studio set pieces, hilarious Vt items, cheeky hidden camera stunts, live music and huge audience surprises," said ITV2's Zai Bennett. "But the theme will remain the same. It's about good (more) »

- By Alex Fletcher

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News: Catherine Tate on the Sunday Night Project

17 January 2009 1:36 AM, PST | Kasterborous.com | See recent Kasterborous news »

This week's Sunday Night Project (Channel 4, Sunday 18th January at 10pm) features Doctor Who star Catherine Tate as special guest. It's no surprise to see that her time on Doctor Who comes in for the treatment from overrated stars Justin Lee Collins and laughter vacuum Alan Carr. Catherine gives Doctor Who the spoof treatment, dressing up as David Tennant (seen here pictureed in The Sun) while Justin Lee Collins dons a bridal gown to play Donna and Alan Carr gets into a girls school uniform... »

- Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com

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