Charlie Brooks set for ‘explosive’ EastEnders return as villain Janine Butcher

Chelsea and Newcastle United star Gavin Peacock still felt there was something missing.Perhaps it was the thrill of playing in front of a 100,000 strong Wembley crowd in the 1994 FA Cup final. Maybe it was the irreplaceable day-to-day dressing room culture all footballers fall in love with?Whatever it was, it was missing, and Peacock found himself “in need of a saviour”.A flight to Calgary, and many years off studying later, Peacock overhauled his life, left the BBC sofas for good, and embarked on a spiritually fulfilling quest as a pastor.

Playboy star Melissa Howe has revealed that the infamous mansion Grotto saw that much sex, the water became infected.The Berkshire born model, 31, lived at Hugh Hefner's famous Los Angeles mansion between 2013 and 2017, alongside her twin, Carla.During her time at the famous residence, Howe saw a string of A-list celebs walk through the doors and attended Hefner's mega parties at the California home, which had been surrounded by zoo animals.But there is one stand out memory for Melissa that she explains repulsed her after discovering the gruesome news following a string of raunchy, yet 'normal' events.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, she told me: "I knew things were going on because we had a grotto in the garden, there would be craziness going on in the grotto with random people hooking up."The water was infected because they shut the grotto off."She went on to add in further detail: "When we heard that we were like 'what the f**k?' because we would be going in there all the time."We'd be chilling in groups because it was like a sauna, boiling up but when we heard that we were like 'okay, we're not going in there', people were having sex in the grotto." Following the news that a poodle became addicted to cocaine at the mansion, Melissa added: "His animals would always be going around the mansion, so I'm not surprised.

Stacey Dooley joined Dan Walker and Sally Nugent on Monday's episode of BBC Breakfast.The Strictly Come Dancing winner opened up about her demanding schedule, from documentaries, a new book and the launch of her new BBC Three cooking show, Hungry For It.The 34-year-old was questioned about her culinary skills at home but admitted she is no "sous chef".Her admission comes after the BBC Breakfast presenters quizzed her about boyfriend Kevin Clifton, 39.The documentary filmmaker cheekily quipped about the pair's romance as neither of them is skilled in the kitchen.Stacey remarked: "It's so jokes because I'm useless in the kitchen. I'm rubbish."Dan interjected: "Kevin's rubbish at cooking as well right?""Kev's useless," she agreed, before adding: "It's a miracle we're still standing."Stacey added: "We just have toast."The presenter also opened up about her time working behind the scenes of her new series.Dan commented: "I'm disappointed you did a cooking show and didn't come out with a signature dish."Stacey replied: "No.

James Martin is back on our screens this morning with the latest episode of his cooking show Saturday Morning. However, many fans are likely to want to know a little more about the television chef and his life off-screen as well.James has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Louise Davies for over 10 years.The pair tend to keep their personal life to themselves and are rarely seen in public together.However, James has opened up in the past about their relationship, as well as why they won’t have children.Speaking in an unearthed interview from 2018, Jame explained he doesn't want kids.He said: “I go round to my mate’s house, who has four kids, and realise that I don’t want them after about two minutes."Kids are great, but it’s just no, not for me.“You sacrifice so much in this work and the job and everything else.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are 'loving life' in California and have amassed celebrity pals like Katy Perry, an expert has claimed.Royal commentator Richard Mineads gave a positive latest assessment of the royal couple's experience in their Montecito mansion since baby Lilibet’s birth.Speaking the London Evening Standard, he revealed that Archie and Lilibet have been going on playdates with celebrity's children whilst the Sussexes mingle with the likes of Katy, Orlando Bloom, Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentIn the early days of what we used to call “coronavirus” in March 2020, before we all became budding epidemiologists, people flocked to Steven Soderbergh’s eerily prophetic 2011 drama “Contagion” on streaming services. Within a month or so, the movie was propelled from the 270th slot to the second most watched film in the Warner Bros.

Carole Horst Rose Byrne’s array of credits includes a wide range of projects, from comedies such as “Neighbours” and “Bridesmaids” to historical dramas including “Mrs. America” and superhero pics “X-Men: First Class,” horror films and gems “Juliet, Naked.” Now, her production company Dollhouse Pictures has “Seriously Red,” being sold by Arclight Films at the EFM. The film, written and starring Krew Boylan (another Dollhouse principal), follows Red, a vivacious and at times misguided redhead who trades in her real estate career to become a full-time Dolly Parton impersonator.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItalian director and producer Roberto De Paolis, whose 2017 debut “Pure Hearts” launched from Cannes, is stepping up activity of his Young Films shingle and has completed his follow-up feature, “Princess,” about a young African woman who’s a victim of the sex trade.Described by De Paolis as “the unfiltered story of a young Nigerian who prostitutes herself in Ostia, outside Rome, in a seaside pine forest,” “Princess” (first look image above) features Glory Kevin, a real victim of the sex trade, in the title role plus other non-professional actors with similar backgrounds. Rounding out the cast are Lino Musella (“The Young Pope”), Salvatore Striano (“Caesar Must Die”) and Maurizio Lombardi (“The New Pope”).

Friends of TOWIE star James Argent called an ambulance to rush over to his Essex home after getting worried when they couldn't get ahold of the star, The Sun has reported. The 34 year old turned his life around in the last year after dropping 13 stone following a gastric sleeve surgery in 2021. However, according to the publication, pals of he star were left concerned when they weren't able to reach him.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentItalian director Matteo Garrone, who was at the 2020 Berlinale with Roberto Benigni-starrer “Pinocchio,” is set to return to the director’s chair in March with coming-of-age adventure drama “Io Capitano,” on which France’s Pathé will be handling international distribution.Garrone’s new pic, whose title translates as “I, Captain,” will be shot in Italy, Morocco and Senegal, marking the first time, Garrone –– a two-time Cannes jury prize-winner, with “Gomorrah” in 2008 and “Reality” in 2012 –– sets a feature film outside of Italy.As is customary with Garrone, story details of “Io Capitano” are being kept under wraps, besides the fact that he wrote the screenplay with regular collaborators Massimo Gaudioso and Andrea Tagliaferri and actor Massimo Ceccherini (“Pinocchio”), who also contributed to the “Pinocchio” screenplay.

Christopher Vourlias Rwandan director Kivu Ruhorahoza’s “Father’s Day,” which bows in the competitive Encounters strand of the Berlin Film Festival, is a timely story of fatherhood in a country that saw a generation orphaned by one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.The film presents a trio of interwoven stories set in the East African nation. A mother tries to cope with the loss of her only son.

Christopher Vourlias Russian VOD platform KION has unveiled a slate of original content it will be presenting to buyers at the European Film Market.Launched less than one year ago by telecom giant MTS, the company has so far surpassed expectations, according to Igor Mishin, VP for media business development at MTS and CEO of MTS Media. “We have exceeded all business key performance indicators, in terms of the subscriber base and streaming views,” he said.The company is launching two new feature films and two original series at EFM.“Ophiuchus” is an erotic thriller about a bold and sexually liberated pathologist whose lovers begin to die under mysterious circumstances.

Charlie Brooks has revealed that her ex-fiancé Tony Truman lives in a flat above her so they can raise their daughter together.The 39 year old and Tony, 53, welcomed 16 year old Kiki in 2004, with the pair splitting just two years after the birth of their daughter. EastEnders star Charlie has stayed close with her Ibiza nightclub owner ex Tony since their split, with him even spending Christmas Day with her and Ben Hollington, who she moved on with following their break up.

EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks, who is best known for playing the infamous Janine Butcher, has lived an adventurous life on and off-screen.The star, who first appeared on Albert Square from 1999 until 2004 and then again in 2008 until 2014, is set to make a highly anticipated comeback on the square.Before leaving the show in 2014, Janine caused a world of chaos on the soap, after she killed her second husband Michael Moon the year before.In 2018, Charlie, 39, admitted that she would definitely consider rejoining the cast of EastEnders again.Speaking to Daily Star at the time the actress said: "Who knows what the future holds and I'd never say never."She added: "I loved playing Janine.

Charlie Brooks says it's thanks to giving up booze that she's focusing on her acting career again - amid rumours that she's heading back to EastEnders.

EastEnders icon Charlie Brooks has revealed her ex Tony Truman lives in the flat above her.

EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks has revealed her decision to quit drinking has been ‘life changing’ after admitting ‘one glass’ always turned into ‘a bottle - or three’.The former I’m A Celebrity Queen of the Jungle says she is ‘ready to stop partying’ and insists that quitting the booze is one of the ‘best things’ she’s ever done.Brooks, who played murderous Janine Butcher in the soap opera, said she felt ‘life was standing still’ and struggled to stop at one glass of wine, drinking ‘a bottle or three’ instead.Speaking on the White Wine Question Time podcast, the 39-year-old said: “I’m 40 in two [or] three weeks - steaming towards it - and I just feel, because it is a new chapter, for sure I’ve loved partying, but there’s so much more to

Guess who’s back, back again… Yes, Janine Butcher, the iconic EastEnders super villain, is rumoured to be returning to the soap and we’re all on the edge of our seats! The iconic role is played by talented actress Charlie Brooks and, according to The Sun, the star will make her comeback as part of a “huge story” this year. A source said: “Bosses have a huge story planned for Charlie’s return.

Charlie Brooks is rumoured to be returning to EastEnders as iconic villain Janine Butcher.

EastEnders villain Janine Butcher is reportedly returning to Albert Square. Charlie Brooks, 39, is said to be making an explosive return to the BBC soap as Janine as part of a huge storyline.

EastEnders later this year.Actress Charlie Brooks, 39, will once again be taking up the reins as the cocky Janine in a ‘huge’ storyline in 2021.Janine first appeared in the BBC soap in 1989, portrayed by Rebecca Michael, before the role was taken up by Alexia Demetriou in 1993.Charlie is the longest-running actress in the role, playing Janine from 1999 until she finally left in 2014.A source told The Sun: "Bosses have a huge story planned for Charlie’s return."They are keeping tight-lipped about whether Janine will come back as a reformed character after all the chaos she has caused in the past."One thing the viewers can be sure about it that it is bound to be explosive.