Curtis and AJ Pritchard's mum feared 'little darlings' being shackled by showbiz

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

The Masked Singer is a cultural phenomenon so an exciting arena tour is the natural next step.The ITV series has been entertaining audiences since its UK inception in 2020 and a touring version of the hit show will be hitting the road later this year.With 10 dates lined up from Liverpool to London, The Masked Singer: Live On Stage will take place in April, with just a few changes on board.While comedian Joel Dommett will be returning on presenting duties, The Masked Singer judges Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross will be replaced with three other superstar judges.So, what other changes can The Masked Singer fans expect from the tour?The Masked Singer: Live On Stage tour will welcome former competitors Aston Merrygold and Denise Van Outen as judges this time around.They will be joined by a mystery third celebrity judge who will change every night of the tour.Of the tour, Denise said (via Daily Record): "I am so excited to be a judge on The Masked Singer Live tour."I'm sure we're going to be thrilled by an incredible line-up of mystery celebrities bringing electrifying live performances to audiences up and down the country."Aston added: "The idea of taking The Masked Singer to arenas around the country is absolutely brilliant."The show is not about judgment, it’s about having fun and keeping the audiences guessing."I am so happy to be joining the panel."Being on other side of the desk will be exhilarating in a completely different way, but still with all the excitement and drama of the TV series.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentChiara Bellosi, whose first work, “Ordinary Justice,” launched from Berlin’s Generation 14plus section in 2020, is back with “Swing Ride” (“Calcinculo”) about an overweight 15-year-old named Benedetta pining for attention in an Italian province where she falls in love with the skinny non-binary Amanda.A key difference between the two films is that while “Ordinary Justice,” which examined the lives of two families on opposite sides of a murder case, originated from a deeply researched screenplay that Bellosi wrote, “Swing Ride” — premiering in Panorama on Feb. 13 — stems from a prizewinning script proposed to her by Carlo Cresto Dina, her producer, who also discovered Alice Rohrwacher (“Happy as Lazzaro”) and is known for nurturing the cream of Italy’s new cinematic crop.   “It’s a very different process; it was the first time that I had to start from a world that didn’t germinate from me,” said Bellosi about working from the script penned by Maria Teresa Venditti and Luca De Bei that won Italy’s prestigious Solinas prize in 2018.It was like moving into a new house that she had to make her own, she said.“I worked with the writers; I wanted to make a few tweaks and we did that together,” she added, noting that initially “it was a leap into the void.” But directing from their screenplay actually ended up giving her “more freedom” than her previous pic because “the container is already there; but you can go pretty wild with the rest.”This freedom also made it more fun.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMK2 Films, the banner behind Joachim Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World,” has boarded “Love Life,” the anticipated next film of laureled Japanese director Koji Fukada. Fukada’s credits include the 2016 movie “Harmonium” which won the jury prize at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, as well as “A Girl Missing” which played at Toronto. His latest film, “The Real Thing” was part of Cannes 2020’s Official Selection.

K.J. Yossman Fresh from appearing in Netflix hit Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up,” Mark Rylance’s latest big screen outing is “The Outfit,” in which he stars as Leonard, a 1950s tailor. It is a role that could not be more dissimilar to the fictional megalomaniac billionaire Peter Isherwell, whom Rylance plays in McKay’s disaster movie.Written and directed by Graham Moore, the Oscar-winning scribe behind “The Imitation Game,” “The Outfit” sees Rylance star as a Savile Row tailor who has fled across the Atlantic to escape his tragic past.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentTrustNordisk has closed a flurry of sales on a pair of 3D-animated family features, “Little Allan — The Human Antenna” and “The Super,” underscoring the market appeal of independent youth-skewing movies.“Little Allan – The Human Antenna” marks Danish film Amalie Naesby Fick’s follow up to her commercially successful debut “The Incredible Story of The Giant Pear,” which premiered in the the Generation Kplus section at Berlin in 2018. This year, the helmer has her daring drama series “Sex” selected for the Berlinale Series.The film takes place during summer vacation, when introverted, 11-year old Allan starts acting as a human antenna for his old neighbor, who thinks a huge invasion fleet from the outer space is on its way.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorAhead of Sunday’s world premiere of documentary “1341 Frames of Love and War,” which plays in Berlinale Special, Variety spoke to Israeli writer/director Ran Tal about the film and its subject, Israeli war photographer Micha Bar-Am.In some ways “Frames” continues Tal’s interest in Israeli history evident in his previous work, “What If? Ehud Barak on War and Peace,” which centered on the former prime minister of Israel. Bar-Am was born in Berlin in 1930, but grew up in what became Israel, and across a five decade-long career as a photographer he documented many of the major episodes – in particular the wars – in the life of the young country, founded in 1948.

Strictly Come Dancing AJ Pritchard’s girlfriend, Abbie Quinnen, was engulfed in flames after a video stunt went horribly wrong.

AJ Pritchard’s girlfriend Abbie Quinnen, 23, suffered third-degree burns after a blazing wine bottle exploded in her face, setting her hair and clothing alight.The Strictly dancer doused the flames and dialled 999, but was informed an ambulance would take a while to arrive, prompting him and younger brother Curtis Pritchard to rush Abbie to A&E themselves.A source said: “Abbie was shocked and in a great deal of pain but AJ sprang into action to put out the fire with a wet tea towel.“He was terrified himself but he did all he could to stop her from burning," they added to The Sun.Professional dancer Abbie has suffered third-degree burns and doctors fought to save her face and arms from severe scarring.

CURTIS Pritchard apologised for his sexist jokes after cruelly branding Maura Higgins a second hand car. The Love Island star, 25, bombed his set on Channel 4 series Stand Up & Deliver as part of the Stand Up 2 Cancer drive.

Love Island contestant Curtis Pritchard has addressed his recent appearance on Channel 4 comedy series Stand Up & Deliver as part of Stand Up 2 Cancer.The professional dancer's comments on the show did not go down well with some viewers who branded his performance as "smutty" and "career-ending."The show saw a group of celebrities team up with professional comedians in a bid to raise funds for the cancer charity.The 25-year-old was booed during his stand-up routine for Channel 4's Stand Up and Deliver, after he included a crude joke which he was warned to ditch by his mentor and fellow comedian Judi Love.Speaking on his self-titled podcast alongside his brother AJ Pritchard, Curtis addressed his stand-up routine and explained he "went too

In what was one of the most awkward TV moments of the year, Curtis Pritchard left viewers everywhere lost for words thanks to his appearance on Channel 4’s Stand Up & Deliver.

Curtis Pritchard has issued a grovelling apology to anyone offended by his jokes on Stand Up & Deliver.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Curtis Pritchard has defended himself following backlash over his set on Stand Up and Deliver.  The show saw several celebrities learn stand-up in aid of Stand Up to Cancer, but the Love Island star was met with criticism due to his routine.

Curtis Prichard has blamed his cringe-worthy stand-up routine on Channel 4's Stand Up And Deliver on bad editing.

Love Island star Curtis Pritchard has claimed that Channel 4 edited out the funniest parts of his Stand Up and Deliver set. The soon-to-be Hollyoaks star appeared on the recently aired Stand Up To Cancer series which saw five celebrities coached to perform a set as stand-up comedians, with Curtis mentored by Loose Women star Judi Love.

CURTIS Pritchard has accused Channel 4 of "editing out" his funny jokes during his Stand Up And Deliver set that saw him booed offstage. Viewers were left horrified on Thursday night after watching the dancer's "vulgar career-ending jokes" about sex.

Love Island star Curtis Pritchard was booed during his stand up routine for Channel 4's Stand Up and Deliver, after he included a crude joke he was warned to ditch.

Curtis Pritchard’s comedy performance on Stand Up and Deliver has been criticised after he told a “vulgar“ and “career-ending“ joke.The Love Island star, 25, was told he should steer clear from comedy after his attempts to become a stand-up comic were met with a frosty reaction from the audience and viewers at home. Curtis, who is on good terms with ex Amy Hart after their split, was among stars who learned stand-up comedy from the professionals for the series in support of Stand Up To Cancer.

CURTIS Pritchard left fans horrified by his "vulgar career-ending jokes" about sex and was booed offstage on Stand Up And Deliver. The 25-year-old dancer should probably stick to his day job after his attempt at stand-up comedy sparked debate.

Stand Up and Deliver aired its final episode tonight (March 4) on Channel 4 as celebrities tried their hand at performing stand-up comedy to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. The stars featured in the two-part series included Love Island's Curtis Pritchard, former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn and ex-Strictly Come Dancing contestant Rev Richard Coles.