Eurovision 2021: Italy named winner as BBC competition makes epic comeback

Gemma Arterton and Kirby Howell-Baptiste are the latest stars to join Disney+‘s upcoming series, Culprits.

Call the Midwife chiefs have to limit the amount of blood they show on the BBC on Christmas Day.Fans of the TV drama starring Jenny Agutter and Helen George are used to seeing graphic scenes as the nuns and midwives deliver babies and cope with medical emergencies.But there is one day of the year when the BBC puts its foot down and tells the producers to keep bloody clips to a minimum.Creator Heidi Thomas tells Radio Times: “Every so often we get into a minor negotiation with them about the amount of blood you can see on Christmas Day.”Fans are currently on tenterhooks over this Sunday’s finale.It looks like TV favourites Dr Turner (Stephen McGann) and Sister Julienne (Agutter) might be killed off.Both were left for dead at the end of last Sunday’s cliffhanger after they were caught up in an horrific train crash.Asked if she would bump such popular characters off, Heidi said: “I’m a very daring woman.”The show has been recommissioned for two more series which will take the story to 1969.Heidi added: “I don’t see us running out of stories any time soon.”Actress Helen has hit back at trolls after getting "ridiculous" messages about the fact she was pregnant while filming the show.The BBC star revealed that she's had messages from people questioning why she was shooting the latest instalment of the East End drama when she was clearly pregnant, particularly when her character Trixie wasn't.Helen – who gave birth to her second daughter, Lark, late last year – took to Twitter to respond to her critics and suggested that people just support each other."I've seen too many ridiculous comments about my pregnancy whilst filming Call The Midwife," she wrote, adding that she thanked those who had sent "the lovely comments"."Women get

Kim Kardashian showcased her jaw dropping figure in a micro thong after romantic dates with boyfriend Pete Davidson following Kanye West drama.The 41-year-old wowed fans as she showed off her sensational figure wearing black lingerie from her underwear, loungewear and shapewear line SKIMS.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star stared into the cameras as she held a large black heart-shaped box above her head with SKIMS written across it.Kim shared a second snap to her 285 million Instagram followers showing off her toned physique as she posed squatting down in another tiny lingerie set.The reality star was seen this time in a pink ensemble as she swept her dark straight locks behind her shoulder while holding a black heart balloon.She penned to the photos: "Happy Valentine's Day."Kim seemed in good spirits as she turned up the heat for the saucy snaps despite her ex-husband Kanye West sharing shocking rants on his social media page.Kim has been reportedly dating Saturday Night Live comic Pete since October 2021 and it appears the rapper does not approve of the romance.Kanye branded Pete a "d***head" in a 13-post rant which included a vow that the comic would never be allowed to meet his children.Kanye and Kim share four children together - North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm, who are eight, six, four and two respectively.The rapped shared a text from Pete that read: "As a man I'd never get in the way of your children. That's a promise.

SpaceX plan to send humans deeper into space than when NASA went to the moon.Elon Musk's space exploration company announced on Monday (14 February) that their craft will begin a new programme called Polaris later in 2022, with two flights coming this year.The crew will include American billionaire and SpaceX donor Jared Isaacman, who last year became the first person to buy a first SpaceX space tourism flight.Air Force fighter pilot Scott Poteet, and engineers Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon will join him on board.The ambitious missions will see the two engineers take part in the first ever commercial spacewalk — a feat that until now has only ever been achieved by government space agencies.An excited Jared Isaacman told the Today show: “We’re going to go farther into space than humans have gone since we’ve last walked on the moon”The entrepreneur said that two missions on their existing Dragon spacecraft in November or December of this year would help the firm prepare for their first ever manned mission on the new Starship rocket in the years ahead, which they are currently developing in co-operation with NASA.He added: "We're going to learn as much as we can from the Polaris Program side of things, SpaceX is going to learn an awful lot as they're getting Starship ready for its first human spaceflight and I think we're going to combine that to ultimately form what the second mission should look like" SpaceX eventually wants to use Starship as a fully reusable, two-stage transportation system that can send humans and large sets of cargo to the moon, mars and other solar system locations.The billionaire believes that his company will be able to put a person on the planet within 10 years but hopes for his mission to be

Sam Asghari is celebrating Valentine’s with his wifey-to-be … or is it his “wife” now?! The Iranian actor posted an adorable mirror selfie with fiancée Britney Spears and technically called her his “wife” in the post, causing many to wonder if the two have already tied the knot.

PHILLIP Schofield says "F you" to Eurovision after the UK's act James Newman came bottom. Britain was the only country to not pick up a single point and came dead last in the competition last night amid more accusations of "political voting".

Phillip Schofield said a big "F you" to Eurovision on Saturday night, as the 2021 contest saw UK entry James Newman finish in last place.

Amanda Holden's attempt at making viewers laugh as she announced the UK's points during the 2021 Eurovision final left several viewers uneasy.

Eurovision presenter Amanda Holden delivered the UK's points during the 2021 song contest, whilst Graham Norton did the narration.However, as Amanda, 50, delivered the jury votes, she sparked backlash from viewers as she made a language joke on camera.Appearing in a show-stopping purple feathered gown, Amanda kicked things off by saying: "Bon Soir. Goedenavond."That is good evening in French and Dutch although I've got absolutely no idea which is which."This is London calling.

Graham Norton has hit out at the results of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest after the UK was humiliated with a nil point result.

Eurovision Song Contest viewers were left lamenting the late Sir Terry Wogan, as they expressed how much they missed the legendary TV presenter.

GRAHAM Norton seemed close to tears when he opened Eurovision, a year after it was cancelled because of coronavirus. But he soon warmed up to the main business of the show - making hilarious digs at the acts in the BBC commentary, a tradition started by the late, great Terry Wogan.

Eurovision Song Contest fans have welcomed Graham Norton's return as commentator with open arms as he returned for Saturday night's Grand Final following the cancellation of the 2020 contest.And he wasn't pulling any punches as he branded some singers 'flat' from the off.Right at the beginning of the show, Graham reflected on the semi-finals, which were held last week: "There were 39 countries but happily 13 were eliminated."We’ve got a real range of music tonight...

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Graham Norton and the Eurovision Song Contest go hand-in-hand.With his cheeky humour, the five-time BAFTA winner has entertained Brits with his commentary of the music contest since he took over from Terry Wogan in 2008.The Irishman is also a much-loved chat show host whose show The Graham Norton Show sees a stream of A-listers grace his famous red sofa.The Graham Norton Show has produced hundreds of episodes, featuring celebs like David Beckham, Hugh Grant and Emma Stone.It will comes as no surprise that the comedian takes home a salary of millions of pounds a year due to multiple streams of income.Here we take a closer look at his net worth and salary as we prepare for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 to take place this weekend.Graham

The long-awaited 65th Eurovision Song Contest will take place this week, after it was cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

coronavirus pandemic.You can watch the Eurovision Song Contest live this evening and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.

From singing grannies to hard rock monsters and drag queens, the Eurovision Song Contest has it all. With its sequins, sparkle and unreliable performers, it's less a singing contest and more a patriotic spectacle in gold lamé and Lycra.

Graham Norton has shared a back-stage selfie as he is rehearsing for the final of Eurovison 2021 tomorrow night.

DON'T MISS...Carol Vorderman leaves little to imagination in VERY low-cut swimsuit [PICTURES]Danniella Westbrook has reconstructive surgery to repair 'rotting' jaw [UPDATE]Brian May: Queen star, 73, inundated with support before surgery [UPDATE]Amanda, 50, said she was "thrilled" to be a part of Eurovision 2021."What an honour to announce the UK’s votes this year.

Eurovision is back for 2021, and after being forced to cancel last year's contest, this year's competition is shaping up to be bigger and glitzier than ever.