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Scarlett Moffatt hails ‘icon’ Gemma Collins ahead of I’m A Celebrity South Africa stint

Scarlett Moffatt hails ‘icon’ Gemma Collins ahead of I’m A Celebrity South Africa stint

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Scarlett Moffatt has voiced her excitement to embrace I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly upon her return for the all-stars series in South Africa. The 35-year-old, who rose to fame on Gogglebox before being crowned Queen Of The Jungle in 2016, will compete alongside the likes of actor Adam Thomas and soap star Beverley Callard. Moffatt, who previously worked with the duo on ITV’s Saturday Night Takeaway, said she cannot wait to give “a big hug” to Ant and Dec, ahead of their reunion. The star, who is from Co Durham, said: “When I first moved to London, they were so lovely and asked me what I missed most about being away from home. “I said: ‘Sunday dinners with the family’. They invited me round a few times to have dinner. They …

The Comeback’s Traitors Scene Was Inspired By Linda’s Ill-Fated Stint

The Comeback’s Traitors Scene Was Inspired By Linda’s Ill-Fated Stint

Published by Sam Flores

This article contains spoilers for the latest season of The Comeback. It turns out Lisa Kudrow found inspiration in some unlikely places while putting together the third and final season of her Emmy-nominated comedy The Comeback. While promoting the latest iteration of The Comeback, Lisa previously disclosed that one episode would see her character taking part in a fictitious series of The Traitors US, alongside RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Trixie Mattel. During the latest episode, this scene finally aired, with Valerie struggling every bit as much to hide the fact she was a Traitor as you might expect. However, during an interview on Traitors UK host Claudia Winkleman’s talk show before this episode aired, Lisa disclosed that watching Linda on the infamous third season of the British reality show had given her the idea for how Valerie’s stint in the castle would pan out. “Linda was the person who, when I said, ‘Traitors you’ll meet each other later’, looked at me and nodded,” Claudia reminded viewers, before asking Lisa: “There was a bit of Linda …

EastEnders icon Grant Mitchell to return for “explosive” new stint

EastEnders icon Grant Mitchell to return for “explosive” new stint

Published by Daniella Wilson

EastEnders legend Ross Kemp is set to reprise his role as Grant Mitchell for a dramatic return to Walford this spring. Grant was last seen on screen on Thursday 27 February 2025 as part of the show’s 40th anniversary celebrations, when he briefly returned to Albert Square amid concerns about Phil’s deteriorating mental health. This time, Grant – who has been living in Portugal – is called back to Walford by his estranged son Mark (Stephen Aaron-Sipple), marking the first time the pair will come face-to-face since Mark learned the truth about his parentage. His return also coincides with the worsening health of long-time family friend Nigel (Paul Bradley), with Grant set to be drawn into the character’s ongoing dementia storyline. While bosses are keeping further details under wraps, viewers have been promised “explosive” drama. Speaking about stepping back into the role, Kemp said: “I’m truly delighted to be stepping back into Grant Mitchell’s shoes and returning to EastEnders later this year. As well as exploring Grant’s attempts to reconnect with his son Mark, it’s …

Diddy, Luigi Mangione, and My Stint in the Alexander Brothers Jury Pool

Diddy, Luigi Mangione, and My Stint in the Alexander Brothers Jury Pool

Published by Sam Flores

In a Manhattan courtroom last week, I was made to explain myself to a federal judge, prosecutors, and defense lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs, Luigi Mangione, and Martin Shkreli. It was the first day of jury selection in the trial of the Alexander brothers, the high-flying real estate duo and a third sibling working in private security, on sex trafficking charges. One of the defendants had hired Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, the sort of attorneys most likely to appear in the celebrity-adjacent press such as this magazine, and in some twist of fate, I had been called as a potential juror. After I was ushered into a sidebar conference—a huddle, inaudible to the gallery, of the lawyers on both sides, the judge, and in this instance, a journalist—I told Judge Valerie Caproni that I already knew the defense’s work: I had recently written about the cult of Agnifilo among Mangione’s supporters and the social media and legal offensive launched by Geragos on behalf of Combs. Surprised as I was to come face-to-face with this …

Home & Away star Axle Whitehead reveals ‘difficult’ time ahead of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins stint

Home & Away star Axle Whitehead reveals ‘difficult’ time ahead of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins stint

Published by Daniella Wilson

Home & Away star Axle Whitehead said he signed up to participate in Channel 4’s reality series, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, after going through “a difficult” time in his life.  Speaking to HELLO! at a press event ahead of the new season, the 44-year-old revealed that he was originally asked to take part in the show a few years ago but failed the medical test following a spine disc replacement and a spine fusion. “I’ve always wanted to do it. I got asked a few years ago, and I’d had a spine disc replacement and a spine fusion, and I thought I was kind of ready, and then didn’t pass the medical,” he said.  “In hindsight, I’m glad I didn’t do it then,” added the star, who would have to carry a heavy Bergen backpack as part of the training. © Agency via ZUMA/ShutterstockAxle Whitehead joined the show after a “difficult” period of his life Revealing why now was the right time to join the line-up, Axle, who is perhaps best known for playing Liam …