House of the Dragon: Another TEN YEARS has passed as Otto Hightower rules in King Viserys' stead

While she flies out to Australia for the show, Sue has been written out of Corrie for the time being.She isn’t the first actor from the Cobbles to have taken part in the daring reality show.Simon Gregson and Jennie McAlpine have both been part of the show and even gave advice to Sue as she prepared to take on the brutal Bushtucker Trials.The soap star said: “I have spoken to Jennie and Simon.They seemed to think I will have an absolute ball.“They have told me I will love it and have a great time. It is very positive and I am going there feeling excited.”She furthered that the prospect of being “Queen of the Jungle” wasn’t something she was deeply concerned with.She clarified it was more important for her to just enjoy the “whole” experience.“I am just going in to enjoy the experience.“I can’t imagine an old bird like me winning! It is very much a young person’s show.“But whatever happens, I am sure it is going to be amazing.”It comes a few years after Sue spoke about her deadly illness which she has since overcome.

EXCLUSIVE: My Daughter’s Killer producer Rogan Productions has signed Passion Pictures’ Nicholas Franklin as Head of Production. Franklin replaces the departing Viv Steele, who is exiting after seven years.

Faith Penhale, decorated TV drama producer and CEO of Gentleman Jack indie Lookout Point, is leaving the BBC Studios-backed outfit to head up Pathe Productions.

Instagram to share a picture of Patrick on stage along with a heartwarming tribute to their former bandmate.The post read: "This morning, we lost a great soul. RIP Patrick Haggerty."After suffering a stroke several weeks ago, he was able to spend his final days at home surrounded by his kids and lifelong husband, JB.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, shared her concerns after it was recently announced Prince Harry's memoir titled Spare would be released in the new year.The Duke of Sussex is set to release his autobiography Spare, which is described as boasting "raw, unflinching honesty" about the royal’s life story.It has been claimed the title of his book is in reference to Harry's position in the line of succession, while it has been reported that Penguin Random House has offered £35million for the book, with £17.5m being paid in advance.During Monday's Halloween episode of Lorraine, the veteran broadcaster was joined by royal editor Russell Myers, as they discussed the controversy surrounding the title of Harry's book.The ITV favourite expressed her surprise amid reports that Harry's ex-girlfriends declined being involved in the book, but admitted how "sad" she finds the situation."It’s just sad, isn’t it?" she said, before adding: "For a mega deal like that, how much did he get?""Well he’s got £36m," Russell claimed, as Lorraine exclaimed: "What?!" in response.The royal editor alleged that Harry received £20m for a down payment, while it’s understood the duke has penned a deal for three books."I mean after the first one, I can’t imagine that there’ll be much to say.

Radio Times: “It’s been so perfect.That’s the reason to leave, really.“If we leave now, we were part of a thing [that] never got tiresome or tarnished in any way.”Discussing the future, James admitted that he does not fear what’s to come or not being as relevant again.He said: “I’m at peace with the notion that it might never ever get as big as this again… But I think it can be as interesting. And there’s a chance that it could be more interesting.”The TV star continued: “Either way, the worst-case scenario is that I get to take my kids to school and pick them up every day.“In many ways, that might be the best-case scenario.”James revealed he had decided to leave The Late Late Show in April, explaining that part of his decision was in a bid to explore other avenues and take on new adventures.Speaking on the show, he said while tearing up: "Seven and half years ago I started hosting this show and there's no other way to put it, it has changed my life."I never saw it as my final destination, and I never want this show to overstay its welcome, I love making it and I really think in a year from now that will be a good time to move on and see what's out there."He added: "We are all determined to make this the best year we have ever had...

Design proposals for the new Dumfries High School will be on display at a public consultation tomorrow.

Borgue residents have hit out at the news that they’ll have to wait another year to receive superfast broadband.

A drive to fund the planting of more native trees in Galloway and elsewhere is to be renewed.

Pupils at Auchencairn Primary celebrated harvest and the end of term with a special assembly.

Dalbeattie Lawn Tennis Club held its awards night at the weekend.

Firefighters have worked overnight to contain riots in Dundee after youths launched fireworks into flames.

A much-loved Lanarkshire woman celebrated her 100th birthday at the weekend surrounded by family.

Mariah Carey appeared on social media to declare that 'it's time' for '#MariahSZN' as Halloween came to an end on Monday night.The famous pop star, 52, enchanted fans with a video of her transitioning from a witchy costume to the iconic red bodysuit she wore on the cover of her 1994 Merry Christmas album.In a whistle tone singing voice she sang, 'It's time,' before her rendition of All I Want For Christmas Is You began to play. Holiday season: Mariah Carey appeared on social media to declare that 'it's time' for '#MariahSZN' as Halloween came to an end on Monday night The mother-of-two was clad in a black catsuit as she rode a stationary bike at the start of the visual.Behind her was a computer generated image of a dark gray wooded scene with silhouettes of barren trees.

Justin Glaze unexpectedly returned to the beach on Monday night's two-hour episode of Bachelor in Paradise on ABC with a date card for Eliza Isichei.Moments before Justin arrived, Rodney Mathews, 30, a sales rep from Rancho Cucamonga, California, was feeling very confident about his relationship with Eliza, 26, a marketing manager from Berlin. He was already thinking about their life together after the show.Justin, 28, an investment sales consultant, from Baltimore, Maryland, then returned to Paradise and told host Jesse Palmer, 44, that he came back just for Eliza. He's back: Justin Glaze unexpectedly returned to the beach on Monday night's two-hour episode of Bachelor in Paradise on ABC with a date card for Eliza Isichei'Hope this one goes better,' Jesse said.Justin walked on to the beach with the date card for Eliza.

House Of The Dragon, as he’s “one of those people” who doesn’t like watching himself.In the eighth episode of the Game Of Thrones prequel series which aired on Sunday (October 9), King Viserys Targaryen (Considine) pulled off his gold half-mask to reveal that his face had succumbed to the disease he had suffered with throughout the season.This disease later results in his death, as confirmed in a trailer for the next episode, titled ‘The Green Council’, where it’s proclaimed that “the King is dead”.Asked if he’d seen his final episode by The New York Times, Considine said: “No, I haven’t, and I’m not sure if I ever will.”He added: “I haven’t seen anything beyond episode two, really. Some people don’t like to watch themselves, and I’m one of those people.

House of the Dragon is a family drama like no other. The Targaryen family don’t so much have a family tree, but more a family circle, with brothers and sisters getting married and uncles and nieces sharing children… where else but the Game of Thrones universe?One of these children has grown up over the course of the series - Aemond Targaryen.He is the son of Paddy Considine’s King Viserys Targaryen and Olivia Cooke’s Alicent Hightower and back during episode seven he lost an eye during a fight over his newly claimed dragon, Vhaghar.Now a man, he is played by Ewan Mitchell, and fans are loving his portrayal, while the younger version of the character was played by Leo Ashton.Many have said Matt Smith’s Prince Daemond has carried the series so far, but that may no longer be the case.Ewan Mitchell is a rising star, with the actor’s most well known role so far being Osferth in The Last Kingdom.Fans of the series have followed him over to House of the Dragon, but that isn’t the only project he has worked on before the Game of Thrones prequel.In 2018, he starred in High Life, the science fiction drama led by Robert Pattinson.Earlier this year, he starred in Trigger Point as Billy Washington and in 2019 be played Tom Bennett in World on Fire.His first major role was in The Halcyon as Billy Taylor, with his on screen acting career starting just a few years prior in 2015 with a couple of short films.Now, House of the Dragon is his biggest project so far and judging from the response on social media, it will likely catapult his career to the next stage.On Twitter, one user wrote: “Whoever casted Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen, give them a raise immediately.

Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin sent him a text praising his performance in spin-off House Of The Dragon.The actor plays King Viserys Targaryen in the prequel series, set 200 years before events in Game Of Thrones. The series is adapted from Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, which documents a war of succession among House Targaryen known as the ‘Dance Of The Dragons’.Speaking to GQ Hype, Considine said he got Martin’s seal of approval, saying: “I got a text message that simply said: ‘Your Viserys is better than my Viserys’’.“It was from George R.R.

Just two episodes after a massive 10-year time gap, HBO's House of the Dragon has skipped over yet many more years in Sunday night's eighth episode.The new episode - entitled The Lord of the Tides - reveals that Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) has been ruling as the Hand of the King in the stead of the seemingly ailing Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine).It seems that Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) have had enough of the Hightowers assuming the throne, as they make plans to head to King's Landing. While the official synopsis reveals that 10 more years have past, Rhaenys (Eve Best) mentions it's been six years since she's seen her husband Corlys (Steve Toussaint).  Ruling: The new episode - entitled The Lord of the Tides - reveals that Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) has been ruling as the Hand of the King in the stead of the seemingly ailing Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) King's Landing: It seems that Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) have had enough of the Hightowers assuming the throne, as they make plans to head to King's LandingThe episode begins with Rhaenys saying she hasn't seen her husband in six years, as she speaks with Maester Kelvin (Haqi Ali)'He led his sailors into an ambush. A ship made to look as if it were abandoned.