Jason Manford defends Starstruck co-star Sheridan Smith after show backlash

Princess Charlotte can often be found making one cheeky gesture in particular but on this special occasion she did it behind Kate and William's back. With moments to spare until she played an important role in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding, Charlotte, now 6, decided to playfully respond to paparazzi.As she sat in the back of a car, she stuck her tongue out at the photographers while dressed in an adorable bridesmaid outfit with a flower hairband.

Read more: RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World: How many episodes of the BBC Three series are there?Ahead of her appearance on the hit Drag Race show we've taken a look into the life and career of the actress: Stockport-born Michelle was born in 1987 and when she first left school was working on a make-up counter in the Trafford Centre before landing her first big acting role. She first appeared on our TV screens as Tina McIntyre in the Manchester soap Coronation Street in 2008. Michelle was in her early 20s when she landed the role and was said to have beat 900 other people who were also auditioning for the part.

Scotland was hit with terrible weather over the weekend, with storms Eunice and Dudley reaping havoc over the country.

QUEEN frontman Adam Lambert has backed Adele’s decision to postpone her concerts in Las Vegas, saying her fans “deserve better” than an unfinished show. Adam, who is currently appearing as a judge on ITV talent show Starstruck, says he found the superstar’s tearful announcement on Instagram “heart-wrenching”.

Sheridan Smith clashed with Adam Lambert as they reviewed the performance of the latest batch of contestants on their talent finding show.Adam, 40, got his StarStruck co-star's back up when he dashed the hopes of one set of impersonators on the show as he said he "didn't hear" Michael Buble in their performance.Gobsmacked Sheridan, 40, couldn't believe her ears and very quickly shot down her fellow judge for his harsh critique of the trio.Adam said: "I have good news and bad news, I'll start with the good news first. All three of you are so sweet and so likeable and you look great. You're very chic.

Jason's latest tweets come days after ITV defended the show against more miming accusations.After the first episode aired last week, Twitter users expressed their concerns with other viewers.Express.co.uk contacted ITV for a comment, with a spokesperson shutting down the claims and explaining: "There is no truth in it whatsoever."The singers all sang live."Starstruck follows the format from the 90s hit TV show, Stars in Their Eyes, which saw ordinary people become their musical idol for the night.After groups of singers perform together, the judges decide who they think is the best tribute and advance them into the sing-off, where the audience then votes for their favourite.The show is hosted by X-Factor contestant Olly Murs, who is joined by Sheridan Smith, Jason Manford, Beverly Knight and Adam Lambert as judges.

Showbiz can be a cut-throat business, with ambitious wannabes all vying to be the next big thing. And it’s fair to say that the pop doppelgangers impersonating their favourite stars on Starstruck are all hoping for a big break. But when it comes to the judges rating their performances, along with the viewing public, there’s no rivalry.

Jason Manford offered Michelle Keegan some useful advice after she posted a bikini snap.

New York Fashion Week wrapped up winter portion of its semi-annual series of events on Wednesday.Among the more coveted events on the final day: The Blonds Fashion Show that brought a number of stars who jockeyed for position in the front row.As her sister is one of the most famous rappers in the world, Hennessy Carolina certainly knew how to stand out as she was also joined by former Real Housewives Of New York star Dorinda Medley. Dynamic duo: As her sister is one of the most famous rappers in the world, Hennessy Carolina (left) certainly knew how to stand out as she was also joined by former Real Housewives Of New York star Dorinda Medley at The Blonds NYFW presentation WednesdayCarolina, 26, opted to showed off some skin in her blinged out dress.

Adam Lambert is making a very rare public appearance with his boyfriend!

Death in Paradise star expressed regret for leaving the show, saying he "regretted" leaving the show for Hollywood.Ralf played Johnny Keogh for six series of Two Pints, with the first series running from February 2001.During an interview with This Morning in September 2007 Ralf said that he would not be returning for the next series due to an overwhelming schedule.Due to this, his character was subsequently killed off the show.Speaking on The Two Pints podcast, with former co-star Will Mellor, Ralf expressed regret for not staying on the show.Hosts Adam Rowe and Dan Nightingale asked Ralf how he felt when he Two Pints and it carried on.Ralf replied: "It was gutting actually, a bit difficult."It's a weird one really."I look back now and I'm like yeah it feels like a mistake."Adam asked Ralf: "Was it your call?"Ralf hastily replied: "Yeah."Will interrupted telling the hosts "he went to Hollywood!"Ralf then continued to say that he did have "regrets" of the way he left the show.He continued: "We did some mad things on Two Pints and I don't think if I'm really honest that I appreciated how good it was at the time."Ralf recently made sure to jump to former co-star Sheridan Smith's defence after viewers joked she is “on TV more than the adverts”.On Saturday night, Sheridan made her debut as a judge on ITV’s new singing competition, Starstruck, where contestants transform into their favourite stars for the chance to win £50,000.As well as Starstruck, ITV drama, No Return, and Channel 5’s The Teacher were also on screens recently.The discussion began when fellow Starstruck judge, Jason Manford, condemned those who blasted Sheridan for being on TV so much.The comic wrote: "Seen a few comments about Sheridan being on TV a lot this

“TV has been renamed Smithbox.The licence fee has been scrapped, but we all have to pay a Sheridan Tax instead.”Dee typed: “Seen more of Sheridan Smith than my family recently.”David penned: “Hi, you’ve reached Sheridan Smith’s agent.“I can’t take your call right now but, whoever you are, she’ll do it.”Jason also took to the social media platform to defend his fellow judge, telling critics to “chill out”.He said: “Seen a few comments about Sheridan being on TV a lot this week.“It’s not [something] she is in charge of, she would have filmed those three excellent shows last year and some scheduler decided they went on this week.So, chill out.“Also, she’s excellent and you are lucky to have her.”

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has recommissioned Argonon Group company Bandicoot Scotland to produce two more seasons of hit music reality show “The Masked Singer U.K.” Both seasons will have eight 90-minute episodes each.The third series concluded on Saturday with a season high of 7.8 million viewers, accounting for a 45% share of total viewing, with younger viewers — 46.6% of the available 16-34 demographic — also tuning into ITV for the show.

TAKING his place on the left-hand side of an all-star panel of judges, Jason Manford is firmly in the “Simon Cowell chair” for new ITV talent show Starstruck. But unlike the music mogul, the 40-year-old comic has no need for extra lighting, harsh put-downs or a cushion to prop him up — the similarities end at his seating position. And Jason insists that Starstruck — a revamped version of Nineties favourite Stars In Their Eyes which hits screens tonight — is nothing like “Mr Nasty” Simon’s most famous show, The X Factor.

Jason Manford told TV viewers to 'chill out' as he defended Starstruck co-star Sheridan Smith.

Sheridan Smith's appearance on the show. The Doncaster actress was one of four who made up the judging panel on the show which has been likened to Stars In Their Eyes.

Death In Paradise actor Ralf Little, 42, has jumped to Sheridan Smith’s defence after viewers joked she is “on TV more than the adverts”. On Saturday night, Sheridan made her debut as a judge on ITV’s new singing competition, Starstruck, where contestants transform into their favourite stars for the chance to win £50,000.Some viewers took to Twitter to share their frustrations that three of Sheridan’s shows had aired in the space of a few weeks.As well as Starstruck, ITV drama, No Return, and Channel 5’s The Teacher were also on screens recently.Twitter user, Emily said: “Sheridan Smith is on TV more than the adverts.”Lee joked: “The year is 2031.Sheridan Smith is now on every programme on British television.TV has been renamed Smithbox.The licence fee has been scrapped, but we all have to pay a Sheridan Tax instead.”Dee said: “Seen more of Sheridan Smith than my family recently.”And David quipped: “Hi, you’ve reached Sheridan Smith’s agent.

STARSTRUCK judge Jason Manford has defended his new ITV show after fans claimed it is a rip off of Stars In Your Eyes. The comic made light of the comparison, calling anyone who didn't spot the similarities "thick".

SHERIDAN Smith has been furiously defended by her Starstruck co-star after backlash from fans. Some viewers last night pointed out the actress, 40, has dominated television in recent weeks.

SHERIDAN Smith fans think she is on every show on the telly at the moment – after she appeared as a judge on Starstruck. The 40-year-old joined Jason Manford, Adam Lambert and Beverly Knight on the panel for new the ITV singing contest, which sees four sets of superfans impersonating stars.

STARSTRUCK viewers were left baffled by the new ITV singing show - claiming it was a "rip off" of 90s classic Stars In Their Eyes. The singing programme, hosted by popstar Olly Murs, sees ordinary members of the public transformed into some of the world’s biggest music icons.