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READ MORE: BBC Breakfast guest Johnny Vegas unrecognisable as fans blown away by 'sharp' appearanceAt his heaviest, 5ft 7in-tall Johnny weighed in at around 18 stone but is now down to around 12-13 stone after ditching treats like bread and cheese.Speaking about the tunnel incident, he said he was in a place called Ha Long Bay in northeast Vietnam on his honeymoon with Maïa Dunphy in 2011 when he got stuck.The network of tunnels - extending hundred of miles underground - were built by the Viet Cong in the 1940s as protection from French bombers in the French Indochina War between 1946-1954.The tunnels were used again during the Vietnam War, which raged from 1955 until 1975.Speaking at the weekend, Johnny, now separated from Maïa, said: “Ha Long Bay was spectacular...but I had a bit of a mishap when we visited one of those underground tunnel systems the Viet Cong used to hide in during the Vietnam War.“I was told they’d dug a larger tunnel to show Westerners, but I still got wedged in it.“I got my legs through but then my midriff jammed.”He added: “I was there for ten minutes (and) people were like ‘Shall we go and get help?’ and I was like ‘No, I can do this, please, just pull my arms’.”Speaking in the Travel supplement in The Sunday Times this weekend, he said it was a "wake up call" about his weight.He added: “It was a positive thing in the end, though.

A murder-mystery spoof boasting a cast of comedy legends is set to return to screens and once again stars some very familiar faces. Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson reprise their roles as Terry Bremmer and Gemma Draper in Murder, They Hope.

He was the flirty barman in hit ITV sitcom Benidorm for 11 years from 2007 to 2018. But now actor Jake Canuso, who's 54, is unrecognisable from his time playing hottie Mateo Castellanos. Jake starred alongside celebs including Crissy Rock – who's since opened up about her childhood abuse ordeal – as well as Johnny Vegas, Steve Pemberton and Sherrie Hewson, ending up as the show's longest-serving character and appearing in all 74 episodes.

Actress Sherrie Hewson has teased a huge hint that popular ITV sitcom Benidorm will be making a return to TV as she shared a cryptic response to eagle-eyed social media fans.The Benidorm legend, 73, seemingly suggested the show might be returning for a new series, six years after it was cancelled. Sherrie's cryptic comment comes just a few months after the creator behind the much-loved comedy hinted at a possible revival of the show, Derren Litten, teased that he's ready to write new episodes. Benidorm aired from 2007 until 2018, bagging numerous awards and nominations including NTAs and BAFTAs.

Johnny Vegas is keeping his outdoors dreams alive as Carry On Glamping returns for a second series – but this time around it’s no picnic for the Benidorm star and his long-suffering assistant Beverley Dixon. The show follows Johnny, 53, as he tries to find a bigger home for his and Bev’s glamping business after the success of their Yorkshire site.The pair travel from Brighton to Leeds, and while they get up to their fair share of shenanigans, progress hits a wall when Johnny receives a diagnosis for ADHD, a condition that makes people struggle to concentrate, appear restless and find it hard to cope with stress.

The genius behind ITV's much-loved comedy, Benidorm, has hinted at a possible revival of the show, five years after it was cancelled. Derren Litten, the creator, has teased that he's ready to pen new episodes, sparking excitement among fans. Derren, 52, is the mastermind behind the hit show which ran for ten seasons and over 74 episodes for more than a decade.

Ben Wheatley‘s zombie series Generation Z is building its bite.

With the sun making a few more appearances over the past couple of weeks as spring starts to kick into gear, the desire for a nice pint after work or at the weekend increases ever so slightly.

A warren of characterful Victorian streets and alleyways was sacrificed for the building of Manchester's Arndale Centre.

Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar is set to star on ITV's DNA Journey to uncover details of their ancestry which will air later this year.

MASKED Singer fans believe Jacket Potato & Pigeon are both legendary UK comics as the guessing-game show returns this weekend. The Masked Singer fans still believe Pigeon could in fact be Emily Atack, with several viewers commenting on social media. But fans continue to insist Jacket Potato is also a comedy legend ahead of the show's return tonight.

AMANDA Holden wowed as she went braless while showing fans her stylish work outfit today. The presenter strutted across the office in a cropped blue jumper and matching skirt with a thigh high split. Amanda, 51, brightened up the Heart Radio office on a drizzly Thursday with the super glam outfit, which included faux leather knee-high boots.

MIGHTY Ducks star Shaun Weiss looked totally unrecognizable in a new video after getting clean from drug addiction. The former child star, 44, finally got sober in 2020 after being hooked on methamphetamine and heroin for three years.

DANCING On Ice's Christopher Dean has suffered a nasty injury just days before the new series' live launch. The former Olympic champion and ITV show judge, 64, broke his pinky finger in an unfortunate accident.

TOWIE star Amy Childs posed for her fans online in nothing but a dressing gown. The pregnant star took to social media as she shared the natural look ahead of a shoot. Amy, 32, is expecting twins with her businessman boyfriend, Billy Delbosq, 39.

MOLLY-MAE Hague hit the gym last night as she nears her due date. The 23-year-old, who is expecting her first child with Tommy Fury, shared a clip of herself on the treadmill, but admitted she was struggling. Molly – who is expected to give birth this month – told fans: “Quite possibly the slowest walk known to man.

KATE Garraway became emotional as she clashed with an MP over seriously-ill husband Derek Draper's treatment in a private hospital. Derek, 55, contracted Covid in 2020 and was left in a critical condition - and he has been fighting to overcome health problems ever since. Kate, 55, has previously told how the father of her children would die in three days if he was left untreated in hospital.

PEAKY Blinders star Paul Anderson faces an allegation about his conduct on set — raising questions about his role in the saga’s big-screen finale. The Arthur Shelby actor was the subject of a complaint by a colleague, prompting an internal investigation by producers of the hit BBC series.

BIANCA Gascoigne is eagerly awaiting the birth of her first child, and is embracing the comfy outfits without losing any of her glamour.  The 36-year-old Celebrity Big Brother star is due to welcome her first child in February, and while the pregnancy has not been easy, she’s found some upsides.  In a new photo posted to Instagram, Bianca showed her blossoming bump as she posed in a khaki jacket, crop top and leggings with her long blonde hair in loose curls.  Next to it, she wrote: “I didn't want to wear jeans anymore anyway.”  The star’s followers praised her effortlessly chic look, telling her she was glowing as she nears the end of her pregnancy.  Bianca announced her pregnancy in August alongside boyfriend Arron Wright, recreated the poster for movie Knocked Up.  In the pic, they were sat in bed surrounded by baby clothes and products. However, Bianca has since been open with her struggle with antenatal depression as she prepares to give birth.  She has since found comfort with a medium.  In a post at the beginning of 2023, she wrote: “New Year and definitely gonna be a new me! Still can't believe I'm going to be a Mummy next month! Most read in TVNO JOKE FOR VEGAS Benidorm star Johnny Vegas reveals shock diagnosisUN-SHORE FUTURE Geordie Shore star banned from reality TV for 6 months after taking cocainethree's a crowd Three BBC News hosts quit after 'humiliating' auditions to keep jobsin the hot seat New Countdown host revealed on Steph’s Packed Lunch “Finding everything a little bit scary as I'm sure most new parents feel! It's the unknown isn't it.

CHLOE Ferry looked sensational as she almost spilled out of her incredibly tight-fitting top. The glamorous reality TV star looked angelic in the snaps as she threw her arm around her equally glam Geordie Shore co-star Sophie Kasaei.

VIEWERS of Next Level Chef have been left with the same complaint, just minutes into the new Gordon Ramsay fronted show. Next Level Chef sees talented cooks going against each other in three unique kitchen spaces all competing for a life-changing prize.