Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, has acquired the exclusive production and ad sales rights to The Trawl, a high-profile podcast hosted by political commentator Marina Purkiss, and broadcaster and writer Jemma Forte.
Every week, Marina and Jemma scroll through social media to unearth the most entertaining, and often damning political discussions. They explore the biggest political stories of the week and have interviewed high-profile guests including Carol Vorderman, comedian Jen Brister, and Green Peer Jenny Jones.
The podcast is now produced by Global’s award-winning in-house production team and it will be available to Global’s advertising partners for host read and spot ad opportunities. It will also be added to Dax, Global’s digital ad exchange with pioneering audience targeting and measurement tools.
Marina & Jemma said: “We're very proud of what we've achieved so far with The Trawl but it's definitely time to take it out of our...
Every week, Marina and Jemma scroll through social media to unearth the most entertaining, and often damning political discussions. They explore the biggest political stories of the week and have interviewed high-profile guests including Carol Vorderman, comedian Jen Brister, and Green Peer Jenny Jones.
The podcast is now produced by Global’s award-winning in-house production team and it will be available to Global’s advertising partners for host read and spot ad opportunities. It will also be added to Dax, Global’s digital ad exchange with pioneering audience targeting and measurement tools.
Marina & Jemma said: “We're very proud of what we've achieved so far with The Trawl but it's definitely time to take it out of our...
- 5/29/2024
- Podnews.net
The Curtis Brown Group is pushing into the UK unscripted space.
The UTA-owned agency, best known for its literary department, has created Curtis Brown Group Unscripted and Entertainment (Cbg U&e). Former Ymu agent Marta Atack has been hired to run the unit, which launches with several signings.
Cbg U&e will house clients from the entertainment, comedy, factual and digital spaces. At launch, they include Bradley Walsh, Richard E Grant, Sue Perkins, Zoe Ball, Carol Vorderman, Cat Deeley, London Hughes, Lenny Rush, Grayson Perry, Stacey Dooley, Asim Chaudhry, Layton Williams and Mae Martin.
New signings include actor and comedian Emily Atack, sister of Martha, plus Mercury-nominated musician Kojey Radical and radio broadcasters Yasmin Evans and Greg James.
Atack built a strong reputation in the unscripted space while at Ymu before exiting last year. Her new company already has numerous entertainment, presenting, comedy and cultural thought leader clients in the...
The UTA-owned agency, best known for its literary department, has created Curtis Brown Group Unscripted and Entertainment (Cbg U&e). Former Ymu agent Marta Atack has been hired to run the unit, which launches with several signings.
Cbg U&e will house clients from the entertainment, comedy, factual and digital spaces. At launch, they include Bradley Walsh, Richard E Grant, Sue Perkins, Zoe Ball, Carol Vorderman, Cat Deeley, London Hughes, Lenny Rush, Grayson Perry, Stacey Dooley, Asim Chaudhry, Layton Williams and Mae Martin.
New signings include actor and comedian Emily Atack, sister of Martha, plus Mercury-nominated musician Kojey Radical and radio broadcasters Yasmin Evans and Greg James.
Atack built a strong reputation in the unscripted space while at Ymu before exiting last year. Her new company already has numerous entertainment, presenting, comedy and cultural thought leader clients in the...
- 3/14/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Carol Vorderman has become the first presenter to leave a BBC role over its new social media guidelines.
The presenter, who is a frequent political poster on X/Twitter, revealed she is leaving her Saturday morning radio show on BBC Radio Wales after five years after — aptly with a social media post.
“The BBC recently introduced new social media guidelines which I respect. However despite my show being lighthearted with no political content, it was explained to me that as it is a weekly show in my name, the new guidelines apply to all and any content that I post all year round,” she wrote.
“since those non-negotiable changes to my radio contract were made, I’ve ultimately found that I’m not prepared to lose my voice on social medial, change who I am, or lose the ability to express the strong beliefs I hold about the political turmoil [the UK] finds itself in.
The presenter, who is a frequent political poster on X/Twitter, revealed she is leaving her Saturday morning radio show on BBC Radio Wales after five years after — aptly with a social media post.
“The BBC recently introduced new social media guidelines which I respect. However despite my show being lighthearted with no political content, it was explained to me that as it is a weekly show in my name, the new guidelines apply to all and any content that I post all year round,” she wrote.
“since those non-negotiable changes to my radio contract were made, I’ve ultimately found that I’m not prepared to lose my voice on social medial, change who I am, or lose the ability to express the strong beliefs I hold about the political turmoil [the UK] finds itself in.
- 11/8/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
BBC host Carol Vorderman has claimed she has been sacked by the broadcaster over her public criticism of the U.K. government.
On Wednesday afternoon local time Vorderman published a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, claiming management at BBC Wales had “decided I must leave” because she had breached the broadcaster’s impartiality guidelines with her social media posts.
Vorderman, who rose to fame on Channel 4 gameshow “Countdown,” has presented an entertainment show on BBC Radio Wales for five years. She has been outspoken in her criticism of the U.K. Government, in particular of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on social media and in interviews.
BBC director general Tim Davie has been an ardent champion of impartiality at the broadcaster although it is a philosophy that is applied patchily across the corporation’s many employees and freelancers. Last month the BBC introduced new social media guidelines following controversy over sports anchor Gary Lineker,...
On Wednesday afternoon local time Vorderman published a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, claiming management at BBC Wales had “decided I must leave” because she had breached the broadcaster’s impartiality guidelines with her social media posts.
Vorderman, who rose to fame on Channel 4 gameshow “Countdown,” has presented an entertainment show on BBC Radio Wales for five years. She has been outspoken in her criticism of the U.K. Government, in particular of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on social media and in interviews.
BBC director general Tim Davie has been an ardent champion of impartiality at the broadcaster although it is a philosophy that is applied patchily across the corporation’s many employees and freelancers. Last month the BBC introduced new social media guidelines following controversy over sports anchor Gary Lineker,...
- 11/8/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 1:05 Am on BBC Three, “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” presents Season 5, Episode 6, featuring one of the show’s most iconic and challenging challenges – the Snatch Game.
The Snatch Game is a beloved segment in the Drag Race franchise, where the queens are tasked with showcasing their celebrity impersonation and improvisational skills. This episode features guest stars Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke, who join in the fun to witness the queens’ performances.
The question on everyone’s mind is, who will make RuPaul laugh with their witty impersonations, and who might receive some ‘blankety blank’ stares?
After the Snatch Game, Alexandra Burke remains as a guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Alan Carr. They will evaluate the queens’ performances and provide feedback.
For fans of fabulous fashion, impressive impersonations, and dramatic drag, this episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” is a must-watch. It’s a hilarious...
The Snatch Game is a beloved segment in the Drag Race franchise, where the queens are tasked with showcasing their celebrity impersonation and improvisational skills. This episode features guest stars Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke, who join in the fun to witness the queens’ performances.
The question on everyone’s mind is, who will make RuPaul laugh with their witty impersonations, and who might receive some ‘blankety blank’ stares?
After the Snatch Game, Alexandra Burke remains as a guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Alan Carr. They will evaluate the queens’ performances and provide feedback.
For fans of fabulous fashion, impressive impersonations, and dramatic drag, this episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” is a must-watch. It’s a hilarious...
- 10/27/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 10:00 Pm on BBC Three, “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” continues with Season 5, Episode 6, featuring the iconic and challenging Snatch Game.
In the Snatch Game, the queens are tasked with showcasing their best celebrity impressions and their improvisational skills. This is one of the most famous and demanding challenges in the show, known for its humor and creativity.
Adding to the fun, Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke join the episode as participants. The queens will aim to make RuPaul laugh and impress the judges with their performances. However, not all will succeed, and some may receive ‘blankety blank’ stares.
Alexandra Burke also joins RuPaul on the judging panel, alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr, offering their insights and feedback to the queens.
For fans of glamour, comedy, and fabulous celebrity impersonations, be sure to tune in on November 2nd at 10:00 Pm for this episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK...
In the Snatch Game, the queens are tasked with showcasing their best celebrity impressions and their improvisational skills. This is one of the most famous and demanding challenges in the show, known for its humor and creativity.
Adding to the fun, Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke join the episode as participants. The queens will aim to make RuPaul laugh and impress the judges with their performances. However, not all will succeed, and some may receive ‘blankety blank’ stares.
Alexandra Burke also joins RuPaul on the judging panel, alongside Michelle Visage and Alan Carr, offering their insights and feedback to the queens.
For fans of glamour, comedy, and fabulous celebrity impersonations, be sure to tune in on November 2nd at 10:00 Pm for this episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK...
- 10/27/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Countdown number-wrangler Carol Vorderman will tell you that she appeared on the very first celebrity version of a British TV show in December 1998, but Carol Vorderman has been getting high on her own supply. 18 months before she gave her Cher in a 1998 episode of Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes, Wendy Richard and Todd Carty from EastEnders graced episode one of Celebrity Ready Steady Cook, and they’d appreciate Vorders giving it a bit less of all that, thank you.
The point being: celebrity versions of TV shows are mostly dross. Not being able to choose from the top drawer of fame, they generally feature the packing peanuts of the TV world. These shows use what might be described as a homeopathic definition of ‘celebrity’, in that this glass of water has a better chance of remembering who any of the cast are than I do.
The cast of Celebrity Race Across the World is different.
The point being: celebrity versions of TV shows are mostly dross. Not being able to choose from the top drawer of fame, they generally feature the packing peanuts of the TV world. These shows use what might be described as a homeopathic definition of ‘celebrity’, in that this glass of water has a better chance of remembering who any of the cast are than I do.
The cast of Celebrity Race Across the World is different.
- 9/21/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
A whole batch of celebrities will be returning to the jungle in ITV’s new All-Stars edition of I’m a Celebrity – set in South Africa.
Beginning on ITV on 24 April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of memorable past contestants come back to the series for a new set of challenges.
Carol Vorderman and ex-royal butler Paul Burrell are among those to be competing in the series.
ITV has promised that the new location will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment. Read everything you need to know about the pre-recorded spinoff here.
One of the contestants is the music legend Shaun Ryder, who first appeared on the show in 2010, where he finished second behind Stacey Solomon.
Ryder, 60, is an English singer, songwriter and poet. He shot to fame as the lead singer of Happy Mondays, and was a leading figure in the...
Beginning on ITV on 24 April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of memorable past contestants come back to the series for a new set of challenges.
Carol Vorderman and ex-royal butler Paul Burrell are among those to be competing in the series.
ITV has promised that the new location will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment. Read everything you need to know about the pre-recorded spinoff here.
One of the contestants is the music legend Shaun Ryder, who first appeared on the show in 2010, where he finished second behind Stacey Solomon.
Ryder, 60, is an English singer, songwriter and poet. He shot to fame as the lead singer of Happy Mondays, and was a leading figure in the...
- 4/24/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Tributes from across the entertainment industry are flooding in following the death of Barry Humphries.
The Australian comedy legend died aged 89 in a Sydney hospital surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday.
His family said in a statement that Humphries “was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit”.
The star’s death follows reports earlier this week that he had been admitted to hospital with “serious health problems” following complications with a recent hip replacement surgery.
Across his seven-decade career, Humphries became best known for his creations Sir Les Patterson and Dame Edna Everage.
His other credits include appearances in Bedazzled (1967), Spice World (1997), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) and Finding Nemo (2003).
Matt Lucas, Carol Vorderman and Rob Brydon are among the industry figures to have paid tribute to Humphries.
Scroll down for live updates...
The Australian comedy legend died aged 89 in a Sydney hospital surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday.
His family said in a statement that Humphries “was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit”.
The star’s death follows reports earlier this week that he had been admitted to hospital with “serious health problems” following complications with a recent hip replacement surgery.
Across his seven-decade career, Humphries became best known for his creations Sir Les Patterson and Dame Edna Everage.
His other credits include appearances in Bedazzled (1967), Spice World (1997), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) and Finding Nemo (2003).
Matt Lucas, Carol Vorderman and Rob Brydon are among the industry figures to have paid tribute to Humphries.
Scroll down for live updates...
- 4/22/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Tributes have poured in following the news of Barry Humphries’ death.
The Australian comedy legend died aged 89 on Saturday (22 April) in hospital in Sydney surrounded by his loved ones.
Earlier this week, reports emerged that the Melbourne-born entertainer had been admitted to a Sydney hospital with “serious health problems” following complications with a recent hip replacement surgery.
In a statement announcing his death, his family said that “he was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit”.
Following the news, tributes from public figures and fellow comedians have flooded in on social media remembering Humphries and his iconic characters, including Dame Edna Everage.
Ricky Gervais applauded the “comedy genius” on Twitter, bidding “farewell” to Humphries.
Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon shared a photograph of himself and Humphries, writing alongside the picture: “Rip Barry Humphries. A true great who inspired me immeasurably.
The Australian comedy legend died aged 89 on Saturday (22 April) in hospital in Sydney surrounded by his loved ones.
Earlier this week, reports emerged that the Melbourne-born entertainer had been admitted to a Sydney hospital with “serious health problems” following complications with a recent hip replacement surgery.
In a statement announcing his death, his family said that “he was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit”.
Following the news, tributes from public figures and fellow comedians have flooded in on social media remembering Humphries and his iconic characters, including Dame Edna Everage.
Ricky Gervais applauded the “comedy genius” on Twitter, bidding “farewell” to Humphries.
Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon shared a photograph of himself and Humphries, writing alongside the picture: “Rip Barry Humphries. A true great who inspired me immeasurably.
- 4/22/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is back for the show’s first-ever All Stars series.
Starring former I’m a Celebrity campmates, this special series is set in South Africa and will see the returning contestants reunite for a new set of extra-gruelling challenges.
Ant and Dec will reprise their roles as hosts.
Among the returning contestants are both winners, finalists and early exiters, all of whom made an impact when they first appeared in the jungle.
Let’s look back at their previous times in the jungle...
Amir Khan
Boxer Khan appeared on the 17th series of I’m a Celebrity in 2017, during which he placed fifth.
He competed in five Bushtucker Trials, but was most known for “strawberry gate”, where he convinced Iain Lee that they should eat the strawberries and cream they won in the Dingo Dollar challenge, rather than sharing them with the camp.
Starring former I’m a Celebrity campmates, this special series is set in South Africa and will see the returning contestants reunite for a new set of extra-gruelling challenges.
Ant and Dec will reprise their roles as hosts.
Among the returning contestants are both winners, finalists and early exiters, all of whom made an impact when they first appeared in the jungle.
Let’s look back at their previous times in the jungle...
Amir Khan
Boxer Khan appeared on the 17th series of I’m a Celebrity in 2017, during which he placed fifth.
He competed in five Bushtucker Trials, but was most known for “strawberry gate”, where he convinced Iain Lee that they should eat the strawberries and cream they won in the Dingo Dollar challenge, rather than sharing them with the camp.
- 4/20/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
A fresh batch of celebrities will be appearing in ITV’s new All-Stars edition of I’m a Celebrity – set in South Africa.
Arriving on ITV on 24 April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of prominent past contestants return to the series for a new set of challenges.
Carol Vorderman, Shaun Ryder and ex-royal butler Paul Burell are among the faces to be competing in the series.
ITV has promised that the new location will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Among the contestants is the ex-England cricketer Phil Tufnell, who first appeared on the show two decades ago.
Tufnell, 56, known for being a team captain on BBC’s game show A Question of Sport, began his career as a cricket player.
As a slow left-arm bowler, he played for both England and Middlesex County Cricket Club from 1986 to 2002.
He quickly became a sports personality after his retirement,...
Arriving on ITV on 24 April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of prominent past contestants return to the series for a new set of challenges.
Carol Vorderman, Shaun Ryder and ex-royal butler Paul Burell are among the faces to be competing in the series.
ITV has promised that the new location will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Among the contestants is the ex-England cricketer Phil Tufnell, who first appeared on the show two decades ago.
Tufnell, 56, known for being a team captain on BBC’s game show A Question of Sport, began his career as a cricket player.
As a slow left-arm bowler, he played for both England and Middlesex County Cricket Club from 1986 to 2002.
He quickly became a sports personality after his retirement,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - TV
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is returning for its first-ever All-Stars series, with a host of fan-favourite contestants preparing to go back to the jungle.
Filmed last year, the all-stars series will see the former campmates jetting off to South Africa – rather than the usual Australian location – for a series that promises to be “even bigger and tougher” than ever.
Among the initial line-up of returning contestants is Carol Vorderman, the former Countdown co-host and TV personality.
The 62-year-old first appeared on the 16th series of I’m a Celebrity in 2016 alongside Scarlett Moffatt and Joel Dommett. She came in eighth place.
Starting off her career on Countdown in 1982, Vorderman went on to work as a presenter on other shows and as a newspaper columnist.
In her personal life, Vorderman is not currently in a relationship, having been married twice previously to navy officer Christopher Mather in...
Filmed last year, the all-stars series will see the former campmates jetting off to South Africa – rather than the usual Australian location – for a series that promises to be “even bigger and tougher” than ever.
Among the initial line-up of returning contestants is Carol Vorderman, the former Countdown co-host and TV personality.
The 62-year-old first appeared on the 16th series of I’m a Celebrity in 2016 alongside Scarlett Moffatt and Joel Dommett. She came in eighth place.
Starting off her career on Countdown in 1982, Vorderman went on to work as a presenter on other shows and as a newspaper columnist.
In her personal life, Vorderman is not currently in a relationship, having been married twice previously to navy officer Christopher Mather in...
- 4/19/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
A fresh batch of celebrities are appearing in ITV’s new All-Stars edition of I’m a Celebrity – set in South Africa.
Arriving on ITV on 24 April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of prominent past contestants return to the series for another set of challenges.
Phil Tufnell, Carol Vorderman and Shaun Ryder are among the faces to be competing in the series.
ITV has claimed that the new locale will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Among the contestants is ex-royal household employee Paul Burell.
The 64-year-old was a former butler to the late Princess Diana, the former Princess of Wales.
After Diana’s death in a car crash 1997, Burrell published multiple books detailing his relationship with the late royal. He has claimed that Diana described him as “the only man she ever trusted”.
Members of the royal family, though, have suggested otherwise.
Arriving on ITV on 24 April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of prominent past contestants return to the series for another set of challenges.
Phil Tufnell, Carol Vorderman and Shaun Ryder are among the faces to be competing in the series.
ITV has claimed that the new locale will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Among the contestants is ex-royal household employee Paul Burell.
The 64-year-old was a former butler to the late Princess Diana, the former Princess of Wales.
After Diana’s death in a car crash 1997, Burrell published multiple books detailing his relationship with the late royal. He has claimed that Diana described him as “the only man she ever trusted”.
Members of the royal family, though, have suggested otherwise.
- 4/19/2023
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - TV
I’m a Celebrity is returning for a new All Stars edition, set in South Africa.
Premiering on ITV in April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of prominent past contestants return to the series for another set of challenges.
Phil Tufnell, Carol Vorderman and Shaun Ryder are among the faces to be competing in the series.
ITV has claimed that the new locale will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Also among the names announced to compete was dancer Jordan Banjo.
Here’s a brief breakdown of Banjo’s life and career, as well as what he’s said about appearing on I’m a Celebrity for the second time...
Banjo, 30, is best known as part of the street dance group Diversity, who won Britain’s Got Talent back in 2009.
He featured on the 16th season of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!...
Premiering on ITV in April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of prominent past contestants return to the series for another set of challenges.
Phil Tufnell, Carol Vorderman and Shaun Ryder are among the faces to be competing in the series.
ITV has claimed that the new locale will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Also among the names announced to compete was dancer Jordan Banjo.
Here’s a brief breakdown of Banjo’s life and career, as well as what he’s said about appearing on I’m a Celebrity for the second time...
Banjo, 30, is best known as part of the street dance group Diversity, who won Britain’s Got Talent back in 2009.
He featured on the 16th season of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!...
- 4/19/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
The line-up for the 2023 series of I’m a Celebrity... South Africa has been announced.
Featuring an all-star roster of “the most memorable” former campmates, the new series will see celebrities such as Phil Tufnell, Carol Vorderman and Shaun Ryder test their mettle in a new South African setting.
Shifting away from the franchise’s usual Australian locale – as well as the Welsh castle that hosted the series during the pandemic – the new series promises “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Also among the contestants this year is former boxer Amir Khan.
Here’s a quick breakdown of Khan’s life and career, as well as what he’s said about returning to I’m a Celebrity...
Khan, now 36, first rose to prominence as an amateur boxer, winning silver at the 2004 Olympics in the lightweight division at the age of 17 – making him the youngest British boxing medallist.
Featuring an all-star roster of “the most memorable” former campmates, the new series will see celebrities such as Phil Tufnell, Carol Vorderman and Shaun Ryder test their mettle in a new South African setting.
Shifting away from the franchise’s usual Australian locale – as well as the Welsh castle that hosted the series during the pandemic – the new series promises “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Also among the contestants this year is former boxer Amir Khan.
Here’s a quick breakdown of Khan’s life and career, as well as what he’s said about returning to I’m a Celebrity...
Khan, now 36, first rose to prominence as an amateur boxer, winning silver at the 2004 Olympics in the lightweight division at the age of 17 – making him the youngest British boxing medallist.
- 4/19/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
The South African-set “all stars” edition of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is almost here.
ITV’s brand new show will see the return of some of the most memorable campmates from previous seasons.
It will begin airing on Monday 24 April.
Instead of the usual Australian outback setting, this show will take place in “the harsher and more unforgiving” environment of South Africa, with the contestants facing challenges “even bigger and tougher” than before.
The first group of stars taking part in the show were announced live on air during Saturday Night Takeaway on Saturday (25 March).
Find the rolling list of contestants and their respective seasons below (to be updated as and when new stars are announced)...
Amir Khan – boxing champion (season 17)
Jordan Banjo – Diversity dancer & DJ (season 16)
Helen Flanagan – Coronation Street star (season 12)
Carol Vorderman – TV presenter (season 16)
Fatima Whitbread – Olympic athlete (season 11)
Paul Burrell...
ITV’s brand new show will see the return of some of the most memorable campmates from previous seasons.
It will begin airing on Monday 24 April.
Instead of the usual Australian outback setting, this show will take place in “the harsher and more unforgiving” environment of South Africa, with the contestants facing challenges “even bigger and tougher” than before.
The first group of stars taking part in the show were announced live on air during Saturday Night Takeaway on Saturday (25 March).
Find the rolling list of contestants and their respective seasons below (to be updated as and when new stars are announced)...
Amir Khan – boxing champion (season 17)
Jordan Banjo – Diversity dancer & DJ (season 16)
Helen Flanagan – Coronation Street star (season 12)
Carol Vorderman – TV presenter (season 16)
Fatima Whitbread – Olympic athlete (season 11)
Paul Burrell...
- 4/19/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
The first season of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!’s South Africa spinoff is almost here.
While the flagship series usually takes place in Australia, this new, pre-recorded “all stars” version was filmed in South Africa.
Find out more about the new series below...
Who are the contesants on I’m a Celebrity South Africa?
This brand new show sees the return of some of the most memorable campmates from past seasons of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
There will be many more celebrities than initially announced taking part in the series but viewers will have to watch to find out who they are and when they will enter camp.
The first batch of celebs announced included TV presenter Carol Vorderman and Diversity dancer Jordan Banjo. Read more here.
Is there a public vote?
Because the show has been pre-recorded, there is no public vote.
While the flagship series usually takes place in Australia, this new, pre-recorded “all stars” version was filmed in South Africa.
Find out more about the new series below...
Who are the contesants on I’m a Celebrity South Africa?
This brand new show sees the return of some of the most memorable campmates from past seasons of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
There will be many more celebrities than initially announced taking part in the series but viewers will have to watch to find out who they are and when they will enter camp.
The first batch of celebs announced included TV presenter Carol Vorderman and Diversity dancer Jordan Banjo. Read more here.
Is there a public vote?
Because the show has been pre-recorded, there is no public vote.
- 4/19/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
I’m a Celebrity is back for an All-Stars edition set in South Africa.
Premiering on ITV on 24 April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of prominent former contestants return to the series for another set of challenges.
Phil Tufnell, Carol Vorderman and Shaun Ryder are among the familiar faces competing this season.
ITV has claimed that the new locale will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Also among the brave returnees announced was actor Helen Flanagan.
Here’s a brief breakdown of Flanagan’s life and career, as well as what she’s said about appearing on I’m a Celebrity for the second time...
Flanagan’s best known for her 12-year stint on ITV’s long-running drama Coronation Street. From 2000 to 2012, the actor starred as Rosie Webster.
She briefly reprised the role in 2017, before going on maternity leave in 2018.
Flanagan made her...
Premiering on ITV on 24 April, I’m a Celebrity... South Africa sees a number of prominent former contestants return to the series for another set of challenges.
Phil Tufnell, Carol Vorderman and Shaun Ryder are among the familiar faces competing this season.
ITV has claimed that the new locale will provide “bigger” and “tougher” challenges in a “harsher and more unforgiving” environment.
Also among the brave returnees announced was actor Helen Flanagan.
Here’s a brief breakdown of Flanagan’s life and career, as well as what she’s said about appearing on I’m a Celebrity for the second time...
Flanagan’s best known for her 12-year stint on ITV’s long-running drama Coronation Street. From 2000 to 2012, the actor starred as Rosie Webster.
She briefly reprised the role in 2017, before going on maternity leave in 2018.
Flanagan made her...
- 4/18/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Paul O’Grady viewers were left “in tears” following ITV’s emotional special dedicated to the late presenter.
The drag performer and presenter died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 28 March aged 67, his partner Andre Portasio announced.
On Sunday (9 April) night, ITV aired a special documentary titled For The Love of Paul O’Grady, in which celebrities such as Julian Clary and Carol Vorderman paid tribute to and shared the fondest memories of the late presenter.
“He was not only brilliant as an entertainer, he was a force for good,” Carol Vorderman said, while The Big Breakfast host Gaby Roslin commented: “There’s no-one that’s ever going to be like Paul, and [his drag persona Lily Savage], ever ever ever.”
As the episode aired, radio host James O’Brien tweeted: “This Paul O’Grady tribute on ITV is so, so good. These quick turn arounds often feel rushed & opportunistic but this is very special.
“So much love from @carolvorders,...
The drag performer and presenter died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 28 March aged 67, his partner Andre Portasio announced.
On Sunday (9 April) night, ITV aired a special documentary titled For The Love of Paul O’Grady, in which celebrities such as Julian Clary and Carol Vorderman paid tribute to and shared the fondest memories of the late presenter.
“He was not only brilliant as an entertainer, he was a force for good,” Carol Vorderman said, while The Big Breakfast host Gaby Roslin commented: “There’s no-one that’s ever going to be like Paul, and [his drag persona Lily Savage], ever ever ever.”
As the episode aired, radio host James O’Brien tweeted: “This Paul O’Grady tribute on ITV is so, so good. These quick turn arounds often feel rushed & opportunistic but this is very special.
“So much love from @carolvorders,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Paul O’Grady has been remembered as a “force for good” by his famous friends including Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman.
Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love of Paul O’Grady on ITV on Sunday (9 April) evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.
O’Grady, who started out as a social worker while performing on the London nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 28 March, his partner Andre Portasio said in a statement.
Remembering O’Grady for his activism, Vorderman, 62, said: “He was not only brilliant as an entertainer, he was a force for good.”
Former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband added: “He wasn’t just a fighter for the underdog, somebody who was willing to use his platform to speak up for people who didn’t have a platform,...
Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love of Paul O’Grady on ITV on Sunday (9 April) evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.
O’Grady, who started out as a social worker while performing on the London nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 28 March, his partner Andre Portasio said in a statement.
Remembering O’Grady for his activism, Vorderman, 62, said: “He was not only brilliant as an entertainer, he was a force for good.”
Former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband added: “He wasn’t just a fighter for the underdog, somebody who was willing to use his platform to speak up for people who didn’t have a platform,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Connie Evans
- The Independent - TV
Friends star Aisha Tyler has reflected on joining the cast of the adored sitcom two decades ago, revealing that fans still approach her about the role in the street.
Tyler joined the show as Charlie Wheeler, paeleantologist and love interest of Matt LeBlanc’s Joey, for the ninth season in 2003.
She was the only Black star to have a recurring role on the series, which has been criticised in recent years for its lack of diversity: all six leads were white.
In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Tyler said of the sitcom’s fans: “To this day, people come up to me and go, ‘Charlie, Charlie,’ or they just go, ‘Black girl from Friends.’”
Speaking about starting the show, she said: “My knees were knocking. I was shocked you couldn’t hear my teeth chattering the entire time I was on set.
“We walked out, and we did a...
Tyler joined the show as Charlie Wheeler, paeleantologist and love interest of Matt LeBlanc’s Joey, for the ninth season in 2003.
She was the only Black star to have a recurring role on the series, which has been criticised in recent years for its lack of diversity: all six leads were white.
In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Tyler said of the sitcom’s fans: “To this day, people come up to me and go, ‘Charlie, Charlie,’ or they just go, ‘Black girl from Friends.’”
Speaking about starting the show, she said: “My knees were knocking. I was shocked you couldn’t hear my teeth chattering the entire time I was on set.
“We walked out, and we did a...
- 4/5/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Graham Norton has informed fans that his Twitter account has been hacked.
The chat show host and novelist, who came off the platform in late 2022, shared the warning on his Instagram account on Monday (3 April), writing: “I’ve just been told someone has reactivated my Twitter account. I’m now locked out of it.
“My worry is that whoever has access may try sending DMs asking for money or donations. Please spread the word that it is Not me even though it still has a blue tick.”
Norton has 1.4 million followers on Twitter. His bio reads “Chatting slowly towards the grave. White wine please!” but he has no profile picture.
In October, there was speculation that Norton came off Twitter after a clip of him talking about “cancel culture” and Jk Rowling went viral.
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The chat show host and novelist, who came off the platform in late 2022, shared the warning on his Instagram account on Monday (3 April), writing: “I’ve just been told someone has reactivated my Twitter account. I’m now locked out of it.
“My worry is that whoever has access may try sending DMs asking for money or donations. Please spread the word that it is Not me even though it still has a blue tick.”
Norton has 1.4 million followers on Twitter. His bio reads “Chatting slowly towards the grave. White wine please!” but he has no profile picture.
In October, there was speculation that Norton came off Twitter after a clip of him talking about “cancel culture” and Jk Rowling went viral.
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The TV presenter was...
- 4/4/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Carol Vorderman has been rounding up a long list of Conservative MPs and councillors who do not say which political party they represent on their social media profiles.
The former Countdown statistician asked her 739,000 followers to screenshot the profiles of any Tory politicians who were hiding their party from their socials.
“I Want Your Help,” she tweeted on Monday (3 April). “I’ve noticed a number of Tory MPs and councillors removing mention of them being Tories from their social media profiles.
“I’d like to collate them and do some statistical work on this (you know I like numbers!).
“Can You Screenshot Any You Find And Post Here?”
Vorderman pointed out that politicians from other political parties do display their allegiance on their profiles.
The Independent has checked the social accounts of all 31 politicians in Labour’s shadow cabinet, and every single one has a prominent mention of their party...
The former Countdown statistician asked her 739,000 followers to screenshot the profiles of any Tory politicians who were hiding their party from their socials.
“I Want Your Help,” she tweeted on Monday (3 April). “I’ve noticed a number of Tory MPs and councillors removing mention of them being Tories from their social media profiles.
“I’d like to collate them and do some statistical work on this (you know I like numbers!).
“Can You Screenshot Any You Find And Post Here?”
Vorderman pointed out that politicians from other political parties do display their allegiance on their profiles.
The Independent has checked the social accounts of all 31 politicians in Labour’s shadow cabinet, and every single one has a prominent mention of their party...
- 4/4/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
The first batch of stars to compete on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! South Africa have been announced.
ITV’s brand new All Stars show will see the return of some of the most memorable campmates from previous seasons.
It will begin airing next month, with an exact release date yet to be announced.
Instead of the usual Australian outback setting, this show will take place in “the harsher and more unforgiving” environment of South Africa, with the contestant facing challenges “even bigger and tougher” than before.
The first group of stars taking part in the show were announced live on air during Saturday Night Takeaway on Saturday (25 March).
Find the rolling list of contestants and their respective seasons below (to be updated as and when new stars are announced)...
Amir Khan – boxing champion (season 17)
Jordan Banjo – Diversity dancer & DJ (season 16)
Helen Flanagan – Coronation Street star...
ITV’s brand new All Stars show will see the return of some of the most memorable campmates from previous seasons.
It will begin airing next month, with an exact release date yet to be announced.
Instead of the usual Australian outback setting, this show will take place in “the harsher and more unforgiving” environment of South Africa, with the contestant facing challenges “even bigger and tougher” than before.
The first group of stars taking part in the show were announced live on air during Saturday Night Takeaway on Saturday (25 March).
Find the rolling list of contestants and their respective seasons below (to be updated as and when new stars are announced)...
Amir Khan – boxing champion (season 17)
Jordan Banjo – Diversity dancer & DJ (season 16)
Helen Flanagan – Coronation Street star...
- 3/26/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
Nick Mohammed has opened up about the moment from Ted Lasso’s season three premiere that reversed his expectations for the new season.
In the Apple TV+ footballing sitcom, Mohammed plays Nate Shelley, the former kitman at Richmond Fc, who, at the end of season two, becomes the series’ antagonist, and manager of West Ham.
Some fans had expected Nate to undergo a redemption arc in the new season, which began on Wednesday (15 March) on the streaming service.
Writing on social media, Mohammed admitted that he had been “desperate” to know about a potential redemption arc – only to be left stunned by one scene from the premiere.
“I distinctly remember receiving the first episode of season three desperate to know if the writers were going to lay the foundation for Nate’s possible redemption,” he wrote.
“Then I got to this scene and thought: ‘oh heck!’”
In the clip, Nate...
In the Apple TV+ footballing sitcom, Mohammed plays Nate Shelley, the former kitman at Richmond Fc, who, at the end of season two, becomes the series’ antagonist, and manager of West Ham.
Some fans had expected Nate to undergo a redemption arc in the new season, which began on Wednesday (15 March) on the streaming service.
Writing on social media, Mohammed admitted that he had been “desperate” to know about a potential redemption arc – only to be left stunned by one scene from the premiere.
“I distinctly remember receiving the first episode of season three desperate to know if the writers were going to lay the foundation for Nate’s possible redemption,” he wrote.
“Then I got to this scene and thought: ‘oh heck!’”
In the clip, Nate...
- 3/15/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Regé-Jean Page has confessed that he and Bridgerton co-star Phoebe Dynevor’s on-screen sex scenes were not as romantic as they may have appeared.
The two starred as strangers who mutually use each other to avoid the courting season and eventually become lovers in the debut series of Netflix’s hit romance, which is set in England’s Regency era.
To fan dismay, Page left the show after its first season.
However, during a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the 32-year-old British-Zimbabwean actor was asked to reveal some secrets from the show.
“Phoebe and I had horrendous coffee breath the whole way through,” Page told the host.
“We made a pact early on. It’s one of the things that you do [as an actor]; you approach other actors and say, ‘Hey, the scene is after lunch. What are our rules? Are we no onions? Are we no garlic?...
The two starred as strangers who mutually use each other to avoid the courting season and eventually become lovers in the debut series of Netflix’s hit romance, which is set in England’s Regency era.
To fan dismay, Page left the show after its first season.
However, during a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the 32-year-old British-Zimbabwean actor was asked to reveal some secrets from the show.
“Phoebe and I had horrendous coffee breath the whole way through,” Page told the host.
“We made a pact early on. It’s one of the things that you do [as an actor]; you approach other actors and say, ‘Hey, the scene is after lunch. What are our rules? Are we no onions? Are we no garlic?...
- 3/15/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Paris Hilton has spoken about feeling judged by Pink following the release of the singer’s “Stupid Girls” music video.
In 2003, the reality TV stars was the subject of the leak of an intimate tape she’d filmed with her then-boyfriend, Rick Salomon. The tape was filmed when she was 19, with Salomon going on to sell a longer version of the tape in 2004.
Pink parodied Hilton in the music video for her 2006 song “Stupid Girls”, in which the musician is shown in bed with a man in shots similar to the sex tape.
Writing in her new book Paris: The Memoir, Hilton says that she was pressured into filming the sex tape, yet had felt shamed and unsupported by Pink, who she’d always thought of as “generous, evolved, and progressive” (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Clarifying that she didn’t have a feud with the “brilliant” singer, Hilton said that...
In 2003, the reality TV stars was the subject of the leak of an intimate tape she’d filmed with her then-boyfriend, Rick Salomon. The tape was filmed when she was 19, with Salomon going on to sell a longer version of the tape in 2004.
Pink parodied Hilton in the music video for her 2006 song “Stupid Girls”, in which the musician is shown in bed with a man in shots similar to the sex tape.
Writing in her new book Paris: The Memoir, Hilton says that she was pressured into filming the sex tape, yet had felt shamed and unsupported by Pink, who she’d always thought of as “generous, evolved, and progressive” (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Clarifying that she didn’t have a feud with the “brilliant” singer, Hilton said that...
- 3/15/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Music
Paris Hilton has spoken about feeling judged by Pink following the release of the singer’s “Stupid Girls” music video.
In 2003, the reality TV stars was the subject of the leak of an intimate tape she’d filmed with her then-boyfriend, Rick Salomon. The tape was filmed when she was 19, with Salomon going on to sell a longer version of the tape in 2004.
Pink parodied Hilton in the music video for her 2006 song “Stupid Girls”, in which the musician is shown in bed with a man in shots similar to the sex tape.
Writing in her new book Paris: The Memoir, Hilton says that she was pressured into filming the sex tape, yet had felt shamed and unsupported by Pink, who she’d always thought of as “generous, evolved, and progressive” (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Clarifying that she didn’t have a feud with the “brilliant” singer, Hilton said that...
In 2003, the reality TV stars was the subject of the leak of an intimate tape she’d filmed with her then-boyfriend, Rick Salomon. The tape was filmed when she was 19, with Salomon going on to sell a longer version of the tape in 2004.
Pink parodied Hilton in the music video for her 2006 song “Stupid Girls”, in which the musician is shown in bed with a man in shots similar to the sex tape.
Writing in her new book Paris: The Memoir, Hilton says that she was pressured into filming the sex tape, yet had felt shamed and unsupported by Pink, who she’d always thought of as “generous, evolved, and progressive” (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Clarifying that she didn’t have a feud with the “brilliant” singer, Hilton said that...
- 3/15/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Carol Vorderman was pictured with Matt Hancock at the Cheltenham races months after slamming his I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! appearance and calling him a “c**k”.
The former Countdown presenter was seen chatting to Hancock on the balcony of a hospitality suite at the Cheltenham Festival this week.
The duo were spotted together months after Vorderman joked about Hancock’s TV appearance.
“Well I’m on my way into the This Morning studio again to talk about Boy George with Boy George’s manager and to talk about the arrival about Seann Walsh and Matt Hancock,” Vorderman said in a video posted to her Twitter in November.
“Apparently, to say his name properly the ‘Han’ is silent. Who knew?” she added.
She captioned her tweet: “Practising saying Matt Hancock correctly.... apparently the Han in Han-Cock is silent.”
Hancock received plenty of criticism for his appearance on I’m A Celebrity.
The former Countdown presenter was seen chatting to Hancock on the balcony of a hospitality suite at the Cheltenham Festival this week.
The duo were spotted together months after Vorderman joked about Hancock’s TV appearance.
“Well I’m on my way into the This Morning studio again to talk about Boy George with Boy George’s manager and to talk about the arrival about Seann Walsh and Matt Hancock,” Vorderman said in a video posted to her Twitter in November.
“Apparently, to say his name properly the ‘Han’ is silent. Who knew?” she added.
She captioned her tweet: “Practising saying Matt Hancock correctly.... apparently the Han in Han-Cock is silent.”
Hancock received plenty of criticism for his appearance on I’m A Celebrity.
- 3/15/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - TV
The 2023 edition of Red Nose Day is here.
After weeks of fundraising efforts for Richard Curtis and Lenny Henry’s charity, Comic Relief, the annual telethon will be aired on BBC One.
Millions of viewers tune in each year to see celebrities introduce skits filmed especially for the event by stars of the screen.
Below is everything you need to know about Red Nose Day 2023.
Here’s what you need to know.
When is Red Nose Day?
This year’s Red Nose Day wil air on BBC One and BBC Two on Friday (17 March).
The event is celebrating it 38th year, hacing been launched in 1985. Speaking about the event, Henry said: “The spirit of Red Nose Day is for everyone to get involved and to get the vibe of helping someone else that they don’t know, it’s always been that and what could be better?”
“I’ve been...
After weeks of fundraising efforts for Richard Curtis and Lenny Henry’s charity, Comic Relief, the annual telethon will be aired on BBC One.
Millions of viewers tune in each year to see celebrities introduce skits filmed especially for the event by stars of the screen.
Below is everything you need to know about Red Nose Day 2023.
Here’s what you need to know.
When is Red Nose Day?
This year’s Red Nose Day wil air on BBC One and BBC Two on Friday (17 March).
The event is celebrating it 38th year, hacing been launched in 1985. Speaking about the event, Henry said: “The spirit of Red Nose Day is for everyone to get involved and to get the vibe of helping someone else that they don’t know, it’s always been that and what could be better?”
“I’ve been...
- 3/15/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Carol Vorderman was pictured with Matt Hancock months after slamming his I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! appearance and calling him a “c**k”.
The former Countdown presenter was seen chatting to Hancock on the balcony of a hospitality suite at the Cheltenham Festival this week.
The duo were spotted together months after Vorderman joked about Hancock’s TV appearance.
“Well I’m on my way into the This Morning studio again to talk about Boy George with Boy George’s manager and to talk about the arrival about Seann Walsh and Matt Hancock,” Vorderman said in a video posted to her Twitter in November.
“Apparently, to say his name properly the ‘Han’ is silent. Who knew?” she added.
She captioned her tweet: “Practising saying Matt Hancock correctly.... apparently the Han in Han-Cock is silent.”
Hancock received plenty of criticism for his appearance on I’m A Celebrity.
At the time,...
The former Countdown presenter was seen chatting to Hancock on the balcony of a hospitality suite at the Cheltenham Festival this week.
The duo were spotted together months after Vorderman joked about Hancock’s TV appearance.
“Well I’m on my way into the This Morning studio again to talk about Boy George with Boy George’s manager and to talk about the arrival about Seann Walsh and Matt Hancock,” Vorderman said in a video posted to her Twitter in November.
“Apparently, to say his name properly the ‘Han’ is silent. Who knew?” she added.
She captioned her tweet: “Practising saying Matt Hancock correctly.... apparently the Han in Han-Cock is silent.”
Hancock received plenty of criticism for his appearance on I’m A Celebrity.
At the time,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - TV
Gary Lineker’s army of supporters has grown to include a Nobel literature laureate and comedian amid his BBC impartiality row.
The former England striker is at the centre of a public debate about impartiality at the BBC, after he compared a video unveiling the government’s asylum policy to rhetoric used in Germany in the 1930s.
On Friday (10 March), the BBC said it had “decided” the former England star would take a break from presenting the highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his use of social media had been reached.
Following this, the BBC’s sports scheduling descended into chaos on Saturday (11 March) with Match of the Day going ahead without presenters or pundits after both Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out in “solidarity” with Lineker.
Football Focus and Final Score were both pulled from TV schedules at the last minute that day, along with Radio 5 Live’s sport coverage.
The former England striker is at the centre of a public debate about impartiality at the BBC, after he compared a video unveiling the government’s asylum policy to rhetoric used in Germany in the 1930s.
On Friday (10 March), the BBC said it had “decided” the former England star would take a break from presenting the highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his use of social media had been reached.
Following this, the BBC’s sports scheduling descended into chaos on Saturday (11 March) with Match of the Day going ahead without presenters or pundits after both Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out in “solidarity” with Lineker.
Football Focus and Final Score were both pulled from TV schedules at the last minute that day, along with Radio 5 Live’s sport coverage.
- 3/12/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The next series of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? will be Jeremy Clarkson’s last, it has been confirmed, following backlash to the columnist’s words on Meghan Markle.
Last year, Clarkson’s future on the show was called into question after reaction to a column he wrote in The Sun where the former Top Gear host said he hated the Duchess of Sussex on a “cellular level”.
Clarkson apologised and later said that he had reached out to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over the article. However, Harry and Meghan issued their own statement claiming that Clarkson had only apologised to Harry.
At the time, ITV said that Clarkson would remain as the host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, a role he took on in 2018, “for the moment”.
Production is currently underway on the series, but it has now been announced that the forthcoming series will be his last.
Last year, Clarkson’s future on the show was called into question after reaction to a column he wrote in The Sun where the former Top Gear host said he hated the Duchess of Sussex on a “cellular level”.
Clarkson apologised and later said that he had reached out to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over the article. However, Harry and Meghan issued their own statement claiming that Clarkson had only apologised to Harry.
At the time, ITV said that Clarkson would remain as the host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, a role he took on in 2018, “for the moment”.
Production is currently underway on the series, but it has now been announced that the forthcoming series will be his last.
- 3/1/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Ken Bruce has claimed that BBC bosses have hastened his exit from Radio 2.
Last month, Bruce announced he would leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio.
The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC station since 1984, but told listeners in January: “I’ve done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.”
He has hosted the 9:30am to 12pm weekday show since 1990, and been with the BBC since 1977 when he started out as a presenter on Radio Scotland.
His decision comes after Steve Wright was nudged out his Radio 2 afternoon slot, with Simon Mayo, Graham Norton and Paul O’Grady also moving on in recent months.
“I would stress that this is entirely my decision,” he said at the time. “I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2.”
But in a new tweet posted on Friday 24 February,...
Last month, Bruce announced he would leave the corporation after 45 years to host a show on commercial rival, Greatest Hits Radio.
The veteran presenter, 72, has been on the BBC station since 1984, but told listeners in January: “I’ve done everything it is possible to do at Radio 2.”
He has hosted the 9:30am to 12pm weekday show since 1990, and been with the BBC since 1977 when he started out as a presenter on Radio Scotland.
His decision comes after Steve Wright was nudged out his Radio 2 afternoon slot, with Simon Mayo, Graham Norton and Paul O’Grady also moving on in recent months.
“I would stress that this is entirely my decision,” he said at the time. “I will always be very proud of my association with the BBC and Radio 2.”
But in a new tweet posted on Friday 24 February,...
- 2/25/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Dan Walker has shared an update with his fans following his bike crash, saying that his helmet “saved his life”.
The TV presenter was hit by a car while cycling on Monday (20 February). He shared a picture of his bloodied face and told his followers that he was being treated by medical professionals.
Later that day, he confirmed that he was recovering at home.
Noting that he was “blown away” by the messages of support he’d received, the 5 News anchor shared an additional picture of his injured face with a thumbs-up.
“Just got home from hospital. Battered and bruised but – amazingly – nothing broken,” his caption reads.
“Very thankful to still be here. I have no memory of anything and just remember coming round on the tarmac with paramedics and police around me.”
He went on to namecheck some of the hospital staff that helped him in his time of need,...
The TV presenter was hit by a car while cycling on Monday (20 February). He shared a picture of his bloodied face and told his followers that he was being treated by medical professionals.
Later that day, he confirmed that he was recovering at home.
Noting that he was “blown away” by the messages of support he’d received, the 5 News anchor shared an additional picture of his injured face with a thumbs-up.
“Just got home from hospital. Battered and bruised but – amazingly – nothing broken,” his caption reads.
“Very thankful to still be here. I have no memory of anything and just remember coming round on the tarmac with paramedics and police around me.”
He went on to namecheck some of the hospital staff that helped him in his time of need,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Jeremy Clarkson’s controversial column about the Duchess of Sussex will be investigated by press regulator Ipso.
In December, Clarkson published a column in which he wrote that he hated Meghan on a “cellular level”.
Following a huge backlash, Clarkson apologised and later said that he had reached out to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over the article. However, Harry and Meghan issued their own statement claiming that Clarkson had only apologised to Harry.
On Thursday, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) announced that it had launched an investigation into Clarkson’s article after receiving more than 25,100 complaints. It is Ipso’s most complained-about article ever.
The press watchdog said that they were taking forward two complaints by The Fawcett Society and The Wilde Foundation.
The complaints claimed that Clarkson’s article breached Clause 1 (Accuracy), Clause 3 (Harassment) and Clause 12 (Discrimination) of the Ipso code.
In the article, Clarkson wrote...
In December, Clarkson published a column in which he wrote that he hated Meghan on a “cellular level”.
Following a huge backlash, Clarkson apologised and later said that he had reached out to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over the article. However, Harry and Meghan issued their own statement claiming that Clarkson had only apologised to Harry.
On Thursday, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) announced that it had launched an investigation into Clarkson’s article after receiving more than 25,100 complaints. It is Ipso’s most complained-about article ever.
The press watchdog said that they were taking forward two complaints by The Fawcett Society and The Wilde Foundation.
The complaints claimed that Clarkson’s article breached Clause 1 (Accuracy), Clause 3 (Harassment) and Clause 12 (Discrimination) of the Ipso code.
In the article, Clarkson wrote...
- 2/9/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Love Island star Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown has claimed an argument between her and Tom Clare that left her in tears “weirdly” wasn’t aired.
Entering the villa as a bombshell contestant, Zara grew close with footballer Tom Clare. However, she grew upset following a game in which Tom was asked to make his dream girlfriend out of three islanders.
Tom chose Olivia Hawkins for her face, Zara for her body and Lana for her personality. This prompted an argument between the pair, with Zara later being dumped from the villa.
However, in a new interview, Zara has claimed that she and Tom had already had a bust-up before the challenge.
“Me and Tom had an amazing day – it was probably the best day we had together in the villa,” she told Grazia. “We got ready for the evening and me and the girls were sitting by the firepit. Then Tom come storming over like,...
Entering the villa as a bombshell contestant, Zara grew close with footballer Tom Clare. However, she grew upset following a game in which Tom was asked to make his dream girlfriend out of three islanders.
Tom chose Olivia Hawkins for her face, Zara for her body and Lana for her personality. This prompted an argument between the pair, with Zara later being dumped from the villa.
However, in a new interview, Zara has claimed that she and Tom had already had a bust-up before the challenge.
“Me and Tom had an amazing day – it was probably the best day we had together in the villa,” she told Grazia. “We got ready for the evening and me and the girls were sitting by the firepit. Then Tom come storming over like,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Carol Vorderman has opened up about her romantic life and shared advice for dating multiple people at one time.
The 62-year-old former Countdown host appeared on Monday’s instalment of This Morning (23 January), explaining that she is single but has “special friends” who she is romantically involved with.
Earlier this month, Vorderman previously revealed to This Morning‘s Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary that she had five special friends. The star returned to screens on Tuesday to discuss her approach further and offer up advice to viewers.
Vorderman explained to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that everyone involved needs to be single, which is a “critical part” of the arrangement. Explaining how she met her “special friends”, she said: “It’s come about naturally and I don’t want to settle with anyone.”
Vorderman revealed that she has known those involved for several years, one of which she has been friends with for 11 years.
The 62-year-old former Countdown host appeared on Monday’s instalment of This Morning (23 January), explaining that she is single but has “special friends” who she is romantically involved with.
Earlier this month, Vorderman previously revealed to This Morning‘s Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary that she had five special friends. The star returned to screens on Tuesday to discuss her approach further and offer up advice to viewers.
Vorderman explained to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that everyone involved needs to be single, which is a “critical part” of the arrangement. Explaining how she met her “special friends”, she said: “It’s come about naturally and I don’t want to settle with anyone.”
Vorderman revealed that she has known those involved for several years, one of which she has been friends with for 11 years.
- 1/26/2023
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - TV
Ed Balls has put himself forward for a “middle-aged” Love Island.
The ITV2 reality dating show iw currently airing its winter season in South Africa. Reports have now emerged that it could be rebooted into a spin-off for contestants who are “middle-aged” parents.
Metro.co.uk has obtained what appears to be an ITV casting call aimed at parents. The advertisement reportedly read: “ITV1 are looking for vibrant single parents from across the UK who are in search of love, for a brand new dating show!”
The Independent has contacted ITV for comment.
The original format of the reality series features contestants between the age of 18 and their late twenties, with few stars from past series being over the age of 30. Now, celebrities and viewers are calling for those who are aged 40 and above to be given an opportunity to enter the villa.
Speaking on Monday’s episode of Good Morning Britain...
The ITV2 reality dating show iw currently airing its winter season in South Africa. Reports have now emerged that it could be rebooted into a spin-off for contestants who are “middle-aged” parents.
Metro.co.uk has obtained what appears to be an ITV casting call aimed at parents. The advertisement reportedly read: “ITV1 are looking for vibrant single parents from across the UK who are in search of love, for a brand new dating show!”
The Independent has contacted ITV for comment.
The original format of the reality series features contestants between the age of 18 and their late twenties, with few stars from past series being over the age of 30. Now, celebrities and viewers are calling for those who are aged 40 and above to be given an opportunity to enter the villa.
Speaking on Monday’s episode of Good Morning Britain...
- 1/24/2023
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - TV
A video of Dustin Hoffman explaining “epiphany” about the beauty standards women are subject to has resurfaced on TikTok.
In the clip, the actor was being interviewed about his role in the 1982 film Tootsie, in which the then-45-year-old Hoffman starred as Michael Dorsey, an actor struggling to find work until he dresses a woman (Dorothy Michaels) and secures a lead role in a soap drama.
In the viral TikTok video of the resurfaced interview, Hoffman, 85, explains how playing a woman changed his view about the standards of beauty women are faced with, with the caption reading: “The most honest thing I’ve ever heard a man say.”
The actor says in the American Film Institute interview that in preparation for his role, he visited the studio and asked for make-up tests so that he could walk down the streets of New York dressed convincingly as a woman.
“When we...
In the clip, the actor was being interviewed about his role in the 1982 film Tootsie, in which the then-45-year-old Hoffman starred as Michael Dorsey, an actor struggling to find work until he dresses a woman (Dorothy Michaels) and secures a lead role in a soap drama.
In the viral TikTok video of the resurfaced interview, Hoffman, 85, explains how playing a woman changed his view about the standards of beauty women are faced with, with the caption reading: “The most honest thing I’ve ever heard a man say.”
The actor says in the American Film Institute interview that in preparation for his role, he visited the studio and asked for make-up tests so that he could walk down the streets of New York dressed convincingly as a woman.
“When we...
- 1/24/2023
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - Film
Love Island fever is here once again, thanks to a new winter series hosted by Maya Jama.
The contestants in the South African villa this year include a former body double for Emma Watson and an extra from the sitcom Benidorm.
Joining them is 25-year-old financial advisor Ron Hall.
Ron is the show’s first ever partially sighted contestant.
Find out more about the Love Island contestant below.
Why has Ron joined Love Island and what has he said he’ll bring to the villa?
Ron, who is from Essex, said that he wanted to bring “fun and charisma” to the series, adding that he hoped to “have good times and make memories”.
He described himself as “genuine, caring and a nice person”, which he said “you don’t find these days”.
Ron also revealed that he is partially sighted, telling ITV: “It’s added to my character. It...
The contestants in the South African villa this year include a former body double for Emma Watson and an extra from the sitcom Benidorm.
Joining them is 25-year-old financial advisor Ron Hall.
Ron is the show’s first ever partially sighted contestant.
Find out more about the Love Island contestant below.
Why has Ron joined Love Island and what has he said he’ll bring to the villa?
Ron, who is from Essex, said that he wanted to bring “fun and charisma” to the series, adding that he hoped to “have good times and make memories”.
He described himself as “genuine, caring and a nice person”, which he said “you don’t find these days”.
Ron also revealed that he is partially sighted, telling ITV: “It’s added to my character. It...
- 1/16/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
The Masked Singer has returned for its fourth UK series, with a new batch of contestants attempting to sing their way through while remaining undetected.
The show kicked off on New Year’s Day, with the first six acts singing in disguise as the judges and viewers attempted to guess their identities.
The first contestan, Ghost, was unmasked and revealed to be football pundit Chris Kamara.
The remaining six contestants will compete during Saturday (7 January) night’s show.
Fawn is a wide-eyed deer, who wears a brown and white spotted jacket and trousers and matching bow on their head, with furry leg warmers.
She asked for five sugars in her tea, before remarking: “Like a fawn, I admit that when I was young I was a bit awkward.”
The judges noted she was wearing a necklace that said “Sandy”.
“Call me a boffin, but maths was a passion... that my...
The show kicked off on New Year’s Day, with the first six acts singing in disguise as the judges and viewers attempted to guess their identities.
The first contestan, Ghost, was unmasked and revealed to be football pundit Chris Kamara.
The remaining six contestants will compete during Saturday (7 January) night’s show.
Fawn is a wide-eyed deer, who wears a brown and white spotted jacket and trousers and matching bow on their head, with furry leg warmers.
She asked for five sugars in her tea, before remarking: “Like a fawn, I admit that when I was young I was a bit awkward.”
The judges noted she was wearing a necklace that said “Sandy”.
“Call me a boffin, but maths was a passion... that my...
- 1/7/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Prince Harry’s highly anticipated interview with ITV News is hitting our screens this weekend.
The Duke of Sussex took part in an exclusive UK interview with presenter Tom Bradby ahead of the release of his tell-all memoir Spare, which arrives on shelves on Tuesday (10 January).
However, the book leaked on Thursday (5 January) after it was accidentally released in Spain five days early.
The Spanish-language version has been translated into English with many of the most shocking segments already being reported on.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog for updates.
Here’s everything you need to know about Harry: The Interview.
How to watch the interview
Harry: The Interview will air on Sunday (8 January) at 9pm on ITV and Itvx.
What will the discussion cover?
In a teaser trailer dropped on Thursday, Bradby is shown asking the Duke how he responds to people who say he has always...
The Duke of Sussex took part in an exclusive UK interview with presenter Tom Bradby ahead of the release of his tell-all memoir Spare, which arrives on shelves on Tuesday (10 January).
However, the book leaked on Thursday (5 January) after it was accidentally released in Spain five days early.
The Spanish-language version has been translated into English with many of the most shocking segments already being reported on.
You can follow The Independent’s live blog for updates.
Here’s everything you need to know about Harry: The Interview.
How to watch the interview
Harry: The Interview will air on Sunday (8 January) at 9pm on ITV and Itvx.
What will the discussion cover?
In a teaser trailer dropped on Thursday, Bradby is shown asking the Duke how he responds to people who say he has always...
- 1/6/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Alison Hammond and Carol Vorderman were left in uncontrollable fits of laughter while discussing the story of Prince Harry losing his virginity.
The Duke of Sussex recalls the escapade in his forthcoming memoir Spare, which is due for release on Tuesday (10 January) but leaked after it was accidentally released five days early in Spain.
You can read more about the biggest revelations from the book on The Independent’s live blog.
One of the most shocking stories in the book is the story of the first time Harry had sex, with the royal claiming he lost his virginity to an older woman in a field behind a “very busy pub”.
Harry refers to the incident as “a humiliating episode with an older woman who liked macho horses and who treated me like a young stallion”, adding: “I mounted her quickly, after which she spanked my ass and sent me away.
The Duke of Sussex recalls the escapade in his forthcoming memoir Spare, which is due for release on Tuesday (10 January) but leaked after it was accidentally released five days early in Spain.
You can read more about the biggest revelations from the book on The Independent’s live blog.
One of the most shocking stories in the book is the story of the first time Harry had sex, with the royal claiming he lost his virginity to an older woman in a field behind a “very busy pub”.
Harry refers to the incident as “a humiliating episode with an older woman who liked macho horses and who treated me like a young stallion”, adding: “I mounted her quickly, after which she spanked my ass and sent me away.
- 1/6/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Rachel Riley has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours list for her efforts in raising Holocaust awareness and combatting antisemitism.
The Countdown star and mathemetician, whose mother is Jewish, has been honoured for her services to Holocaust education as an avid campaigner.
Riley was a vocal critic of Labour’s handling of alleged antisemitism within the party and Jeremy Corbyn’s conduct while leader.
The 36-year-old Oxford University graduate took over from Carol Vorderman as co-host of Channel 4's Countdown in 2009, after Vorderman stepped down from the role she had held since the show began in 1982.
Her tenure as the resident number cruncher, beginning when she was just 22, has seen her work alongside presenters Jeff Stelling, Nick Hewer, Anne Robinson and Colin Murray.
In January 2019, she made a speech at a Westminster reception for the Holocaust Educational Trust addressing the abuse she received on social media as a public figure.
The Countdown star and mathemetician, whose mother is Jewish, has been honoured for her services to Holocaust education as an avid campaigner.
Riley was a vocal critic of Labour’s handling of alleged antisemitism within the party and Jeremy Corbyn’s conduct while leader.
The 36-year-old Oxford University graduate took over from Carol Vorderman as co-host of Channel 4's Countdown in 2009, after Vorderman stepped down from the role she had held since the show began in 1982.
Her tenure as the resident number cruncher, beginning when she was just 22, has seen her work alongside presenters Jeff Stelling, Nick Hewer, Anne Robinson and Colin Murray.
In January 2019, she made a speech at a Westminster reception for the Holocaust Educational Trust addressing the abuse she received on social media as a public figure.
- 12/30/2022
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - TV
Rachel Riley has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours list for her efforts in raising Holocaust awareness and combatting antisemitism.
The Countdown star and mathemetician, whose mother is Jewish, has been honoured for her services to Holocaust education as an avid campaigner.
Riley was a vocal critic of Labour’s handling of alleged antisemitism within the party and Jeremy Corbyn’s conduct while leader.
The 36-year-old Oxford University graduate took over from Carol Vorderman as co-host of Channel 4's Countdown in 2009, after Vorderman stepped down from the role she had held since the show began in 1982.
Her tenure as the resident number cruncher, beginning when she was just 22, has seen her work alongside presenters Jeff Stelling, Nick Hewer, Anne Robinson and Colin Murray.
In January 2019, she made a speech at a Westminster reception for the Holocaust Educational Trust addressing the abuse she received on social media as a public figure.
The Countdown star and mathemetician, whose mother is Jewish, has been honoured for her services to Holocaust education as an avid campaigner.
Riley was a vocal critic of Labour’s handling of alleged antisemitism within the party and Jeremy Corbyn’s conduct while leader.
The 36-year-old Oxford University graduate took over from Carol Vorderman as co-host of Channel 4's Countdown in 2009, after Vorderman stepped down from the role she had held since the show began in 1982.
Her tenure as the resident number cruncher, beginning when she was just 22, has seen her work alongside presenters Jeff Stelling, Nick Hewer, Anne Robinson and Colin Murray.
In January 2019, she made a speech at a Westminster reception for the Holocaust Educational Trust addressing the abuse she received on social media as a public figure.
- 12/30/2022
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - TV
Rachel Riley has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours list for her efforts in raising Holocaust awareness and combatting antisemitism.
The Countdown star and mathemetician, whose mother is Jewish, has been honoured for her services to Holocaust education as an avid campaigner.
Riley was a vocal critic of Labour’s handling of alleged antisemitism within the party and Jeremy Corbyn’s conduct while leader.
The 36-year-old Oxford University graduate took over from Carol Vorderman as co-host of Channel 4's Countdown in 2009, after Vorderman stepped down from the role she had held since the show began in 1982.
Riley’s tenure as the resident number cruncher, which began when she was just 22, has seen her work alongside presenters Jeff Stelling, Nick Hewer, Anne Robinson, and Colin Murray.
In January 2019, she made a speech at a Westminster reception for the Holocaust Educational Trust addressing the abuse she received on...
The Countdown star and mathemetician, whose mother is Jewish, has been honoured for her services to Holocaust education as an avid campaigner.
Riley was a vocal critic of Labour’s handling of alleged antisemitism within the party and Jeremy Corbyn’s conduct while leader.
The 36-year-old Oxford University graduate took over from Carol Vorderman as co-host of Channel 4's Countdown in 2009, after Vorderman stepped down from the role she had held since the show began in 1982.
Riley’s tenure as the resident number cruncher, which began when she was just 22, has seen her work alongside presenters Jeff Stelling, Nick Hewer, Anne Robinson, and Colin Murray.
In January 2019, she made a speech at a Westminster reception for the Holocaust Educational Trust addressing the abuse she received on...
- 12/30/2022
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - TV
Exclusive: Showmax is prepping a Nigerian version of International Emmy-winning South African telenovela The River.
Set against the backdrop of the gold mining industry in the Nigerian Osun state and launching next month, Wura tells the story of Wura-Amoo Adeleke, a perfect wife, a loving mother of two, and the ruthless Chief Executive Officer of the fictional Frontline Gold Mine. In the eyes of her family, Wura is faultless and a saint, but when it comes to running her business empire, she is the ultimate ‘iron lady’ who doesn’t care whose ox is gored in her path to get what she wants.
Wura, which, at more than 200 episodes, Showmax is calling the “first and longest-running Nigerian telenovela,” features an all-star Nollywood cast including rising star Scarlet Gomez in the titular role, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Carol King, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome and Lanre Adediwura.
It is based on The River,...
Set against the backdrop of the gold mining industry in the Nigerian Osun state and launching next month, Wura tells the story of Wura-Amoo Adeleke, a perfect wife, a loving mother of two, and the ruthless Chief Executive Officer of the fictional Frontline Gold Mine. In the eyes of her family, Wura is faultless and a saint, but when it comes to running her business empire, she is the ultimate ‘iron lady’ who doesn’t care whose ox is gored in her path to get what she wants.
Wura, which, at more than 200 episodes, Showmax is calling the “first and longest-running Nigerian telenovela,” features an all-star Nollywood cast including rising star Scarlet Gomez in the titular role, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Carol King, Ray Adeka, Iremide Adeoye, Ego Iheanacho, Martha Ehinome and Lanre Adediwura.
It is based on The River,...
- 12/26/2022
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeremy Clarkson will remain the host on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? “At the moment”, said ITV boss Kevin Lygo, as he criticised Clarkson’s comments about Meghan Markle as “awful”.
In his op-ed, published on Friday (16 December) the 62-year-old wrote that he dreamt of the day Markle would be made to parade naked through Britain while the crowd chanted “shame” and threw “excrement” at her.
Clarkson claimed that “everyone who’s my age thinks the same way”.
The Sun has now removed Clarkson’s comment piece from its website. “In light of Jeremy Clarkson’s tweet he has asked us to take last week’s column down,” the page now reads.
More than 60 cross-party MPs have written to The Sun’s editor to demand an apology and “action taken” against Clarkson. The Snp’s shadow culture minister also called for Clarkson to be banned from TV altogether.
Ipso...
In his op-ed, published on Friday (16 December) the 62-year-old wrote that he dreamt of the day Markle would be made to parade naked through Britain while the crowd chanted “shame” and threw “excrement” at her.
Clarkson claimed that “everyone who’s my age thinks the same way”.
The Sun has now removed Clarkson’s comment piece from its website. “In light of Jeremy Clarkson’s tweet he has asked us to take last week’s column down,” the page now reads.
More than 60 cross-party MPs have written to The Sun’s editor to demand an apology and “action taken” against Clarkson. The Snp’s shadow culture minister also called for Clarkson to be banned from TV altogether.
Ipso...
- 12/21/2022
- by Namita Singh and Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
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