First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths out of 'lifesaving' surgery for bowel cancer

Lucy Hale will be starring in and executive producing another book to screen adaptation! – Just Jared Jr Ezra Miller makes a very serious claim – DListed Exciting news for Ashley Graham – Egotastic Sophia Grace & Rosie look completely grown up now! – Just Jared Jr

Jennifer Grey dishes on who she would love to see in a “Dirty Dancing” sequel.

Have you seen the crying filter on Snapchat? There’s a theory that Amber Heard‘s recent appearance in court was the inspiration for the filter and now the company is responding.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNetflix loves to tout its culture of avoiding rules and minimizing corporate red tape. But of course, the company does have operating guidelines, famously detailed in the Netflix Culture document posted on its website.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterBrad Wilson, HBO Max’s U.S. general manager and EVP of global data, CRM and growth, is exiting amid an ongoing shakeup at new company Warner Bros.

J. Cole is a man of his word.

Denes Varga Rafael Kapelinski’s drama “Budapest Diaries” wrapped shooting in Budapest this week. The Polish-Hungarian coproduction is set in 1981, when the political and economical crisis worsened in Poland, and many people travelled to Hungary where the repression was less severe, according to Film New Europe.Kapelinski is a London-based writer-director, a graduate of the U.K.’s National Film and Television School and the London Film School.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeMost notably, the org behind the Primetime Emmys, the Television Academy here on the West Coast, has tweaked the language in its eligibility rules to take out specific time frames. Previously, programs and individual achievements within them were “eligible for nomination if they were originally aired (6:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.) during the current eligibility year.” This year, however, the qualifying rule stipulates that any programs and individual achievements within them “identify as Primetime program by virtue of genre and [if they] were originally presented during the current eligibility year.”It’s a subtle, but monumental difference as we head into a post-linear era.

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Some Loose Women fans were surprised to tune in today and find the show had been rebranded as Loose Men for the day.The ITV show aired a special show on Thursday lunchtime featuring an all-male panel for the day to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s the fourth time the show has featured a panel of men for a special edition, with the latest show panel including presenter Vernon Kay, rugby player Mike Tindall and radio host Roman Kemp, as well as Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe.The show saw the panel discuss male mental health, including money struggles, male body image and the pressure traditionally put on men to act as providers.

NBC Sports said Thursday that Maria Taylor will be the new host of Football Night in America, NBC’s weekly studio show that leads into the network’s Sunday Night Football.

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Sharon Osbourne, who began her talk-show role on Piers Morgan's Uncensored last month, battled trauma recently after learning that husband Ozzy had been struck down with Covid.The news prompted a panicked dash back to LA - but now there is better news in store for Sharon, after discovering she has a grandchild on the way.An ecstatic Sharon took to her Instagram account to share the news with her 1.1 million followers.Unveiling a photo of her daughter clutching the baby scan photo, she enthused: "My heart could not be more full!"So excited to share the beautiful journey ahead with you @kellyosbourne."Kelly caught coronavirus last month after spending time with father Ozzy while he recovered from the potentially deadly disease.However, now it looks like she is recovering well and preparing for the new arrival.Earlier this year, the 37-year-old confirmed that she is loved up with gothic Slipknot star Sid Wilson, 45.The lilac-haired TV personality has now posted her own message detailing the reason for her recent social media silence."I know that I have been very quiet these past few months so I thought I would share with you all as to why," she explained."I am over the moon to announce that I am going to be a Mumma."To say that I am happy does not quite cut it. I am ecstatic!"Meanwhile, on Sharon's page, more than 23,000 followers poured their blessings and encouragement onto the post.@luna.bear.princess.gemini urged: "Yes keep that bloodline going the world needs more Osbournes."@alejandra.perdomo.o echoed: "Good news for You all ...

Former TOWIE star Ruby Lacey looks quite different to how she appeared on the show before her exit five years ago. The 27 year old entered the ITVBe series in 2017 as one of Georgia Kousoulou’s best friends and was among a group of new single members added to the cast at the time. Ruby didn’t last on TOWIE however as she was axed after eight episodes, along with seven other starring names.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths announced he has left hospital after having bowel cancer surgery. Merlin, 47, revealed in September last year that he was battling stage three bowel cancer after experiencing pain in June.Yesterday (April 20), he shared the news that he had left the hospital after six days and credited his "robotic surgery." Sharing a selfie in front of the blue sky, the Channel 4 star wrote: "And breathe.

First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths delighted fans by sharing a positive update after his recent bowel cancer surgery, announcing he had been discharged from hospital.  In September last year, the Channel 4 star announced he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. He has been keeping fans up to date with his journey in recent weeks, sharing last week that it was time for his tumour to be removed.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths appears to have been discharged from hospital just days after going under the knife. Merlin, 46, was tragically diagnosed with bowel cancer last year, but refused to let the illness get the better of him. Over the weekend the father-of-one shared a snap from his hospital bed where he said that while he had some “aches and pains”, he was officially tumour-free.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared an update with fans after undergoing a surgical procedure, following his diagnosis of bowel cancer last summer. Merlin, who is known for his role as the bartender who greets the nervous daters at the First Dates restaurant on the Channel 4 reality show, shared the news in September that he had been diagnosed with a Stage 3 tumour by doctors.

First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths has gushed over the NHS as he thanked them for saving his life as he shared a concerning selfie from his hospital bed. The 46-year-old connoisseur appeared to be physically drained as he shared the recovery snap on Twitter to update his loyal legion of fans about his ongoing cancer treatment.He confessed to his 44,000 followers on the social media platform that he was suffering from a few “aches and pains” but revealed he had “no tumour” online.

FIRST Dates star Merlin Griffiths has thanked the NHS for saving his life as he gave fans a health update from his hospital bed. The TV favourite, 47, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in August 2021.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared an update from his hospital bed amid his cancer battle.The 46 year old took to social media to share a selfie and thanked the NHS for saving his life. Merlin wrote: "2am.Tubes outta everywhere. Aches and pains.