Jake Quickenden defends Alexandra Burke amid favouritism row after her time on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

Luke Bryan enjoys a close and often hilarious relationship with his American Idol co-judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry.MORE: Luke Bryan's five children and their mothers – and the heartfelt story behind his family unitIn a new interview with Good Morning America, the country superstar opened up about his relationship with Katy in the run-up to her Las Vegas residency and how that extended to her fiancé Orlando Bloom.WATCH: Chayce Beckham wins American Idol 2021"Anything Katy does, she sends stuff to create more anxiety," he said to the amusement of GMA hosts Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, who could be heard laughing in the background."She's like 'Wow. Big stage, be ready','Wow, get ready for the dry air of Las Vegas', I'm like 'Katy!'" he joked.MORE: Katy Perry reveals wedding news after claims she secretly wed Orlando BloomHowever, he revealed that there was nothing but love between the two, perhaps veering on being closer than you'd expect when Orlando comes into the mix."Me and her, even as years have gone, we have an even more fun friendship and a great working relationship," he gushed about the Firework singer.A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica)Luke joked about Katy being "jealous" of his relationship with Orlando BloomHe then added: "She's really a little jealous because she believes Orlando kind of…might have a little man crush on me. "Because Orlando came to Nashville and I had all these outdoor activities planned for him.

“Thankful for Betty Davis, though.“The reach of her influence & sonic lineage is immense.“You've heard her, even if you think you've never heard her. I'm glad we got her at all.”CAPJR100 added: “Very sad news about Homestead's own Betty Davis.

Denise responded to the Tweet saying that her “apologies are heartfelt.”Denise also took to Twitter on Monday to discuss Queen Elizabeth’s decision to make Camilla queen consort when Prince Charles becomes king.The star said she wished she was on Loose Women to discuss the issue while the panel were talking about it on the same day.It was formerly believed that the Duchess of Cornwall would be referred to officially as princess consort.However, the Queen announced it was her wish for Camilla to be called Queen.Denise expressed frustration when Jane Moore implied on the show that Meghan Markle had neglected her royal duties, unlike Camilla.She said on Monday: "#LooseWomen Omg I hate it when I read the comments on todays show and I wasn't on it!!! (sic)"I love the chance to stand up for Meghan!!!!"

Nadya Suleman, a.k.a. “Octomom,” celebrated her octuplets’ 13th birthday this week. The proud mom took her eight youngest children — Nariyah, Isaiah, Maliyah, Jeremiah, Noah, Josiah, Jonah, and Makai — to a bowling alley, and then to a park, in Laguna Niguel, California to celebrate them reaching the milestone birthday. Photos, which can be seen HERE, show Nadya and the octuplets gathered together and smiling while holding bowling balls at the first celebratory event. The eight kids are truly so grown up — it’s crazy that they are now teenagers!

Better Things,” its original comedy series created by, executive produced by and starring Pamela Adlon.Adlon stars as Sam, a working actress raising three daughters in Los Angeles attempting to navigate her life and find fulfillment. Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood and Olivia Edward portray Sam’s daughter, who are each struggling to come of age, while Celia Imrie portrays Sam’s mother, who deals with increasingly difficult mental and physical health issues. Adlon heavily based the series on her own experiences as an actor raising three daughters.The trailer for the new season sees Sam working on a new movie, giving a presentation to an elementary school class and arguing with her daughters.

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Vicky Pattison is among the four celebrities to have left Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins following horrific injuries and pure exhaustion. The former Geordie Shore star, 33, who previously won I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here, was the latest star to call time on the tough military-inspired Channel 4 show after she found the challenge too much to endure.

Jake Quickenden had to be rushed to hospital after suffering a painful injury while shooting 'Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins'. The 33-year-old star was in agony after ripping the tendons in his shoulder and the injury ultimately forced him to withdraw from the show altogether.

JAKE Quickenden was rushed to hospital after "ripping the tendons from his bones" in a horror injury while filming Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The 33-year-old star is forced out of the competition in tomorrow night's episode, with the freak accident leaving him in agony.

Jake Quickenden tore his bicep off the bone during a challenge on Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. It was agony – but the reality star says being forced to leave the show hurt him much more.Fans will see Jake being taken away in an ambulance in tonight’s episode.

CELEBRITY SAS fans reckon that Ant Middleton has dropped a huge clue about who wins the show. Former solider Ant, 40 said that he was "inspired" by X Factor star Jake Quickenden's mental resilience.

"favouritism" storm on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The X Factor star, who says the Channel 4 show gave her self-worth and helped her understand her purpose in life, spoke out on BBC One's The One Show.

Alexandra Burke has hit back at accusations of favouritism on the latest series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Currently featured on the show as a contestant, the singer has been left feeling down as viewers believe she has benefited from special treatment by Ant Middleton.The former X factor winner put a stop to the speculation when questioned about this on The One Show Tuesday evening.

CELEBRITY SAS star Alexandra Burke held boyfriend Darren Randolph's hand as they stepped out together last night amid the Ant Middleton favouritism row. The 33-year-old singer looked sensational in a white summer dress, the pretty floral pattern perfect for the UK heatwave.

The One Show.She was presenting this evening's show with Jermaine Jenas, 38.The presenter told her 499,000 Instagram followers about what had happened.She said: "JJ was wearing a different top, but we looked the same."It's like I called trumps, you got called to change."Jermaine could be seen laughing at Alex's comment in her Instagram Story video, whilst wearing his dark blue polo.On the show, Alex wore a white blouse, complemented by smart black trousers.She wore her hair down with the front section of her locks pulled back and accessorised with black stiletto heels.From this, it seems that Jermaine was initially wearing white before he was forced to change.The show featured guest appearances from Joshua Jackson, Alexandra Burke, and Max

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is back for a brand new series this September, and has kicked off with some serious drama on the Channel 4 challenge show. Ulrika Jonsson is one of the show's many celebrity contestants, and is joined by the likes of Kerry Katona, Wes Nelson and Katie Price, who will all be put through their paces by hardman Ant Middleton.The blonde bombshell is a familiar face to many due to her long career in the limelight, but others aren't as familiar with the TV star.

KERRY Katona declared "I never have to prove myself again" after quitting Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The singer, 41, became the first contestant to crack and hand in her armband in last night's show.

Kerry Katona has quit the latest series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins after a harrowing two episodes of the Channel 4 show left her feeling she couldn’t continue to be “shouted at”. The 41 year old mum-of-five bowed out of the gruelling military-style course after struggling to complete 50 press-ups.The former Atomic Kitten singer has said she couldn’t handle the intensity of the instructors and at one stage, Chief DS Ant Middleton’s words transported her back to being shouted at by her ex-husband, the late George Kay.

Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The show sees 12 stars push themselves both mentally and physically, as they undergo a series of SAS selection challenges.

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