Blankety Blank's Bradley Walsh told off by Tom Allen as BBC game show turns icy

Angela Bassett appears as she's never been seen before on the November/December issue of Essence magazine.The seasoned actress, 64, was transformed into a comic book character as she graced the outlet's latest issue.In illustrations by Darius X. Moreno Angela's beauty was translated to cartoon form to accompany her interview.

The first season of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon came to an end on Sunday, breaking a new viewership record.The Season 1 finale - dubbed The Black Queen - was watched by 9.3 million viewers on Sunday night across all platforms, according to an HBO press release.The viewership was the highest for an HBO season finale since the series finale of Game of Thrones in May 2019. Record: The first season of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon came to an end on Sunday, breaking a new viewership record 9.3 million: The Season 1 finale - dubbed The Black Queen - was watched by 9.3 million viewers on Sunday night across all platforms, according to an HBO press releaseThe numbers - compiled from both Nielsen and first-party data - are even more impressive given the heavy competition from NBC's Sunday Night Football and Fox's ALCS game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees.'We’re so thrilled to see House of the Dragon catch fire with Game of Thrones fans around the world, as well as new viewers who are discovering the world of Westeros for the first time,' said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max.  'Congrats to George, Ryan, Miguel and the whole House of the Dragon team on an incredible first season,' Bloys added.

Actor Penn Badgley decided to join the popular social media platform TikTok by participating in Taylor Swift's Anti-Hero challenge.The 35-year-old actor joined the legions of Swift fans by posting a video of him lip-syncing lyrics to her song Anti-Hero off her new album Midnights on Monday afternoon.The actor seemingly did so in character, participating in the challenge as his character Joe Goldberg from the hit Netflix series You. TikTok: Actor Penn Badgley decided to join the popular social media platform TikTok by participating in Taylor Swift's Anti-Hero challenge.

Ramona Singer put on an eye-popping display while attending the 2022 Angel Ball - hosted by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation - at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on Monday.The Real Housewives Of New York City star, 65, sizzled in a long plunging silver sequin gown that showed off her ample cleavage. Others attending the star-studded event included Chaka Khan, Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Hilfiger, Melissa Gorga, Jackie Goldschneider, Clive Davis, Joy Corrigan and more.  Wow! Ramona Singer put on an eye-popping display while attending the 2022 Angel Ball - hosted by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation - at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on MondayThe Angel Ball honors individuals who have made significant humanitarian and philanthropic contributions in support of cancer research.  Singer added more silver sparkle to her look with a pair of chandelier earrings and a matching metallic purse.The blonde beauty wore her tresses parted in the middle and very lightly curled, and accentuated her features with dramatic lashes and a touch of pink lipstick.   Sizzling: The Real Housewives Of New York City star, 65, sizzled in a long plunging silver sequin gown that showed off her ample cleavage In style: Designer Tommy Hilfiger, 71, was dapper in a vivid blue velvet tuxedo, while his wife Dee Hilfiger, 55, wore an ornate fringe silver dress, sparkly boots and a wing-shaped purse Meanwhile legendary singer Chaka Khan, 69, dazzled in a black outfit with an opulent feather shawl, and wore her auburn hair in voluminous tight curls. The Ain't Nobody hitmaker wore bright pink lipstick for the occasion, and drew attention to her eyes with black eyeliner.Designer Tommy Hilfiger, 71, and wife Dee Hilfiger, 55, made a stylish pair as they posed

Andy Cohen issued a public apology to Garcelle Beauvais, after being accused of disrespecting her feelings on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion.In response to being called 'heartless' by Twitter users for laughing when Lisa Rinna admitted to throwing out Beauvais' memoir, Love Me as I Am, last Wednesday, the  54-year-old TV host replied to viewers' backlash over his insensitivity. 'I need to really sincerely apologize not only for diverting the topic but for not returning — even worse — to the serious conversation that was at hand,' Bravo vet said on SiriusXM's Radio Andy.  Sorry: Andy Cohen issued a public apology to Garcelle Beauvais, after being accused of disrespecting her feelings on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunionHe went on to tell listeners he has a 'deep admiration for Garcelle' and they had a 'really good, productive conversation last Thursday' about dismissing her feelings.

Drake is feeling the birthday love as he turns 36.The Canadian superstar reposted a clip he received from his son Adonis, five, who sang happy birthday to him, on his Instagram Stories.Adonis in the clip was in a booster seat in a vehicle next to his mother, artist-model Sophie Brussaux, who wished Drake a 'happy birthday.' The latest: Drake, 36, reposted a clip he received from his son Adonis, five, who sang happy birthday to him, on his Instagram Stories Monday Adonis showed off his musical improvisational skills in the clip, singing to the tune of Happy Birthday, 'Happy birthday daddy, happy birthday daddy, but in my heart, in my heart, I'm gonna grow up.'In the clip, the son of the God's Plan performer, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, was clad in a puffy sky blue corduroy coat with his curly blonde locks down. The father and son share a birthday month, as Drake and Brussaux welcomed the child on October 11, 2017.Earlier this month, she wished her son a happy birthday on the social media platform, writing, 'I’m so proud of the beautiful human you are growing up to be.

Sunu Gonera, the co-creator and director of upcoming TV series Parish, has been let go from the show following a sexual misconduct investigation.AMC Networks confirmed Gonera's termination on Monday in a statement shared with Deadline, writing that the Zimbabwe-born filmmaker was 'immediately suspended and then terminated at the conclusion of an internal investigation.' Sources speaking with the publication shared that the incident was an alleged sexual assault that took place in late September at 'an off-set apartment outside of production hours' in New Orleans, where the show is currently being filmed. Serious: Sunu Gonera, the co-creator and director of upcoming TV series Parish, has been let go from the show following a sexual misconduct investigationMeanwhile sources close to Gonera say that the encounter was 'consensual' and that the 'behavior in question involved touching.' AMC's full statement read: 'We recently became aware of some very serious allegations against an individual working on this production, who was immediately suspended and then terminated at the conclusion of an internal investigation.'The victim, who is reportedly a longtime employee of Gonera's, and did not work for AMC, has filed a police report.

and birth control.Her upbringing was hard, and she ran away from home when she was 16. Because she felt as though her voice was taken from her when she was young, my mother empowered me with a voice and a choice. We could talk about anything. Now, as a parent of a daughter, I can only imagine the amount of anxiety my mother must’ve had around with me.

EXCLUSIVE: Christine Holder and Mark Holder are no longer executive producers of the new CBS drama series East New York, from Warner Bros Television.

Puck news was just taking Lucasfilm and its President Kathleen Kennedy to task today, basically asking what the hell is up with that studio and its lack of studio movies. The answer might be read as, especially in the face of tonight’s news, a lot of things they didn’t know.

SCARLETT Moffatt has signed up for a brand new Channel 4 reality series. The TV favourite - who missed out on a spot in the upcoming I'm A Celeb All Stars, which recently filmed in South Africa - will be joining a group of celebrities for new show, Scared of The Dark.

The Chase fans couldn't help but swoon over a "hot" contestant during Thursday's (October 6) episode of the show. Bradley Walsh welcomed four new hopefuls to the ITV studio who prepared to take on the chaser, Jenny Ryan and take home a cash prize. 25-year-old Jonathan was second in line to take on The Vixen and try and make his way back to the team in order to face the chaser in the final round.But within minutes of the date analyst appearing on screens, viewers took to social media to comment on his looks."Jonathan is FIT #TheChase," gushed one user."Well Jonathan is nice isn’t he #TheChase," echoed a second.Another added: "Phew .

THE Chase viewers were left scratching their heads after they noticed something rather bizarre about Tuesday evening's instalment. Steve, Simon, Kelly, and Donna were welcomed onto the latest instalment of the ITV quiz show by host Bradley Walsh.

The Chase on Tuesday (4 October). Contestant Kelly took on the Chaser Darragh Ennis known as The Menace and one of her question is what had Bradley left in stitches.Kelly was asked who is famous for the quote "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger first?"READ MORE: The Chase's Shaun Wallace fumes as contestant takes brutal dig at him in tense scenesIn the multiple choice question the answers given were Winston Churchill, Friedrich Nietzsche and Kelly Clarkson.By the time Bradley reached Kelly Clarkson he was unable to finish the question as he was in fits of laughter seeing her name in the mix.Fans took to twitter to share their amusement.

The Chase viewers couldn't stop laughing during Monday's instalment of the hit game show after a contestant admitted to being host Bradley Walsh's stalker.70-year-old Zuby was welcomed into the ITV studio alongside John, Dan and Alayne and certainly left a lasting impact on the presenter during her time on the show.Chatting to the retired paralegal before her cash builder, the former Coronation Street actor, 62, was floored when Zuby admitted to being his "stalker."READ MORE: The Chase fans distracted by 'hot' star as they compare player to Titanic heartthrobReferring to where Zuby lives, Bradley said: "Highams Park, I know it.""I know you do," responded Zubi, adding: "Because I know where you are.""You do?" asked a concerned Bradley before saying: "You're not that person I see outside of my house just standing there in my garden? That's you isn't it Zuby?," as she nodded. After securing £4,000 in the cash builder, Zuby tried her luck against today's Chaser, Paul Sinha where the topic of stalking came up once again.When Zuby correctly answered a question about football, she said: "Teddy will be proud of me," referring to former footballer Teddy Sheringham."Wow that was out of the blue.

Paul O’Grady says he hasn’t watched any of the new version of Blankety Blank.The TV legend, 67, fronted the hit game show as drag queen Lily Savage in its heyday.But he admits he’s not interested in the BBC1 revival, which is hosted by Bradley Walsh, 62. READ MORE: Paul O'Grady's life explored - secret husband, model ex-wife and brush with death Asked if he’s seen any of the shows, Paul told the Daily Star: “No. I don’t want the horrors.“When you’ve done so many episodes of it… I can’t face it.”Paul says it’s not just Blankety Blank he’s dodged — because he barely watches any telly these days.

The Chase viewers compared a contestant from Friday evening's show (September 30) to hunky Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.Motoring journalist Felix appeared on The Chase in order to win a chunk of cash, but it wasn't his quizzing skills that led to viewers chatting about him online.Many viewers of the ITV gameshow were quick to comment on how Felix from London looked a lot like the American actor and Titanic heartthrob. READ MORE: The Chase viewers mock Bradley Walsh over 'embarrassing' question blunder Taking to Twitter, one person penned: "Felix looks like a wannabe DiCaprio.

Bradley Walsh and his son Barney are being lined up to host the Gladiators reboot, according to reports.The father and son duo are said to have been approached by BBC bosses to front the forthcoming revival of the hit challenge series, which sees civilian contestants take on superhumans in a number of physical challenges.

The Chase fans were left stunned and impressed by a contestant’s “incredible” job.As viewers tuned in to the latest episode of the ITV game show, contestant Joe stepped up to the podium to take on Bradley Walsh in his cash builder round.When asked what he did for a living, fans were shocked to discover he worked as an aerospace engineer. He told Bradley: “I work for airbus assembling spacecraft for the European Space Agency.”Brad immediately responded in shock telling him: “Wow! That’s cool!”READ MORE: The Chase viewers mock Bradley Walsh over 'embarrassing' question blunderJoe elaborated: “We receive instruments and experiments from institutes all around Europe, Japan, The US, and when they come into our laboratories we test them on the bench and on the spacecraft, assemble and then take it to Florida to launch it.”Viewers were left further impressed when he admitted that his hobby is training to be an aerobatics pilot.He further went on to reveal that he won a British silver medal for modern jive following his love of dance.Viewers at home were blown away by the contestant's impressive CV.One gushed: “Blumming eck Joe better smash it seems like an impressive fella! [sic]”“WOW! Joe is brilliant! He should be a chaser!” added a second.A third penned: “Joe is class! Incredible career.