Hugh Grant Addresses Those ‘Doctor Who’ Rumours

EASTENDERS actress Clair Norris sobbed as she presented her first Panorama special tonight about the UK's obesity problem. Clair, who plays Bernadette Taylor in the BBC soap, broke down in tears as she revealed she had been bullied over her weight.

TOM Parker's widow Kelsey paid him a subtle tribute at his funeral today with a piece of jewellery in her hair. The mum-of-two wore a special clip that said 'Tom' in a heartbreaking nod to her beloved husband.

BILLIE Faiers was resorted to tears during Wednesday evening's episode of The Family Diaries. The work on their home has been documented on their ITVBe reality series - and the couple have been hit with a series of problems while renovating it.

his opinion on things that bother him. This week, the Friday and Couples Retreat actor spoke about the time when celebrities were planning to boycott the 88th Academy Awards over lack of diversity. One of those celebrities was Jada Pinkett Smith.

Amy Schumer thinks autism is her husband's "superpower". The 'Trainwreck' star's spouse, Chris Fischer, was diagnosed with the condition - which can affect communication, self-regulation, and social skills - after they married in 2018 and the 40-year-old comic thinks it has made him even more "incredible". She said: "My favourite people are on the spectrum.

George Michael has been announced by Sony Music Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing. The motion picture, which is hitting the cinemas globally on June 22, will mark the final piece of work from the musician, who was heavily involved in the project before his death at the age of 53 on Christmas Day 2016. It will provide viewers with a closer look behind the scenes of his tumultuous life, including the loss of his mother and heartbreak following the death if his first love, Anselmo Feleppa, who died aged 36 from AIDS.

“blacklisted” from Hollywood amid claims she was “difficult” and “unprofessional” — is now being praised by her former co-star, Ellen Pompeo.Heigl, 43, starred alongside Pompeo, 52, on six seasons of the ABC medical drama before she quit the series in 2010 after publicly complaining about long hours on set.“I remember Heigl said something on a talk show about the insane hours we were working — and she was 100% right,” Pompeo said Wednesday in a new episode of her podcast, “Tell Me With Ellen Pompeo.”“Had she said that today, she’d be a complete hero,” Pompeo continued. “But she’s ahead of her time.

Jada Pinkett Smith will be revealing insight on her Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk into how her family has been "healing" following Will Smith's shocking Oscars incident.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith pays sweet tribute to family in proud new postThe actress hosts the series with daughter Willow Smith and mom Adrienne Banfield-Norris, and in a message at the beginning of Wednesday's season five premiere episode she clarified that there will be no mention of the 27 March moment any time soon.WATCH: Jada Pinkett Smith plans to discuss family's 'healing' after Will Smith's Oscars incident"Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focusing on deep healing. Some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared at the table when the time calls," the statement read."Until then...

Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd were grilled by Suzie Wells on Wednesday's episode of The Family Diaries over their plans for more children. During the instalment, Billie, 32, and Greg, 37, celebrated son Arthur's fifth birthday with an incredible Marvel-themed party at a trampoline park. However, chat soon turned to whether the couple, who also have daughter Nelly, seven, had any plans for more children.

DANNIELLA Westbrook has hinted she's found her dream wedding dress. The ex EastEnders star shared a potentially revealing post on Instagram today showing off a stunning bridal gown.

TAMZIN Outhwaite says her boyfriend Tom Child makes her feel "sexier than ever" - nine years after splitting from Netflix star Tom Ellis. The actress, 51, says she was "controlling" during her marriage to Lucifer star Ellis and was constantly fighting hormonal battles during their marriage.

PIERS Morgan has hinted at a second clash with former Good Morning Britain co-star Alex Beresford ahead of a comeback to his old stomping ground at ITV tomorrow. The straight-talking presenter dramatically stormed out of the GMB studios in March last year after coming to blows with Alex over Meghan Markle.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent fans are convinced they’ve "worked out" Phantom is a former show star who is back for a THIRD attempt at winning. The much-loved ITV talent show returned to our screens over the weekend for the highly anticipated 15th series.

Twitter to hit back at claims that he could be stepping up as the new Doctor Who following Jodie Whittaker's departure later this year.The award-winning actor, 61, was quick to respond to rumours that he is set to become the 14th Doctor in the popular BBC sci-fi series.In view of his 736,400 followers, the Love Actually star broke his silence on the matter.Hugh wrote: "Nothing against Dr W but I’m not."No idea where the story came from," he added.It comes as The Daily Mirror reported that the Four Weddings and a Funeral actor could be fronting Doctor Who's "Marvel-style makeover" to pilot the TARDIS later this year.Ahead of the BBC show's 60th anniversary in 2023, showrunner Russell T Davis is returning to the sci-fi series, and reports claimed he was "keen" for the actor to bring a "fresh feel" to the role.The insider claimed to the publication: "[Hugh] offers many attributes – great actor, British, award-winning, Hollywood A-lister and excellent at comedy."Conversations are in progress."They went on: "The vision is that the show can be a Marvel-like product, building franchises around the Doctor and other key characters in his many lives."Hugh was reportedly previously offered the role of the timelord by screenwriter and producer Davis back in 2004.However, the director claimed to Digital Spy that the offer "never got past his agent".He told the publication: "Literally, I've wanted to work with Hugh Grant for decades."We did ask him to be Doctor Who in 2004. I have to say, that never got past his agent.

Hugh Grant might be taking over the iconic role of Doctor Who, according to some new reports.

Doctor Who relaunched in 2005 with a new Doctor and a new companion and since then, the series has delighted both new and old fans of the show.Celebrating its 58th anniversary on November 23rd, the show has had lots of companions in its history and its fair share of memorable moments and emotional departures for the beloved characters.Whether it was Rose Tyler, Bill Potts or Donna Noble, the new series has featured fan favourites that many viewers hope will make an appearance again in the future.Daily Star looks at where the companions who have joined the Doctor since the series relaunched in 2005 are now.Jenna Coleman played teacher Clara Oswald opposite both Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi's Doctors, before leaving in 2016. In the same year, she played Queen Victoria in the hit ITV series Victoria and started up a co-star romance with actor Tom Hughes, who played Prince Albert.

Doctor Who in a mega-money move to rebuild ratings.The Four Weddings And A Funeral star is being wooed by screenwriter Russell T Davies, who is returning to the flagging BBC show.A TV insider said: “Russell wants him to bring a fresh feel to the role. He’s a great award-winning actor, a Hollywood A-lister and excellent at comedy.

Hugh Grant is in secret talks to play Doctor Who in a daring BBC move to rebuild ratings.

Hugh Grant is in secret talks to play Doctor Who in a mega-money move to rebuild ratings. The Four Weddings And A Funeral star is being wooed by screenwriter Russell T Davies, who is returning to the flagging BBC show.

‘‘That’s when Brian Blessed punched me in the face. I got nine stitches.‘‘We were filming the old BBC version of Tom Jones and I was playing a fop in a powdered wig and make-up. “He was playing a squire, from the country.”Brian explained that in the scene, he was attempting to seduce Peter's character's daughter but he got “over-excited” and hit him back too hard when a fight ensued. Peter added that he woke up with two paramedics standing over him. The star was then taken to the hospital with “poor Brian” obviously distraught. Brian, who famously played Flash Gordon, still claims to be haunted by the incident. “I’d been attempting to seduce his daughter - and in the scene he punched me.

Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi still bears the scars from a knockout punch he received from Brian Blessed.The pair were booked to appear in the BBC period drama The History of Tom Jones.And in one of their scenes together, booming voiced actor Blessed had to fight with Capaldi’s character.However the mock scrap for the cameras - filmed back in the 1990s - ended in disaster.Capaldi, 63, revealed: “I’ve got a scar under my eyebrow that runs the length of my eyebrow.‘‘That’s when Brian Blessed punched me in the face. I got nine stitches.‘‘We were filming the old BBC version of Tom Jones and I was playing a fop in a powdered wig and make-up.