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EXCLUSIVE: UK network ITV has ordered a second series of competition format Cooking With the Stars, Deadline hears.

As the weather cheers up and April begins, it’s a sign that better things are on the way.

Beverly Callard chatted to Lorraine Kelly about her career post-Coronation Street and admitted that her “whole world opened up” after she left the soap.Lorraine welcomed the actress on to the show to talk about what she has been up to since she left the cobbled streets behind two years ago.Beverly mentioned her a recent filming project in which she was “flirting with Johnny Vegas”.Lorraine complimented her: “I feel though you’re having a great time right now, your personal life is great, you’ve got a lovely man, your career’s really good, you look terrific. This is probably one of the best times for you!”Beverly said: “When you hand in your notice to something like Coronation Street, which I love and always will love, after 32 years I thought: ‘No, this is it.

THE Chase's Bradley Walsh was left less than impressed with Mark Labbett after a savage dig. Dubbed The Beast, Mark couldn't resist taking a swipe at the popular host during a special celebrity edition of the ITV game show.

Mark Labbett roasted Bradley Walsh on Saturday night's episode of The Chase when he dubbed Brad and a contestant "Dev and Div".It was a coveted celebrity version of the popular gameshow, which saw the team against the chaser comprise of: Jacqui Oatley, Dev Griffin, Fallon Sherrock and Johnny Vegas.The celebs were up against chaser Mark 'the Beast' Labbett, who put on a tough show for the contestants.After Jacqui Oatley made it back to home with £1,000 and then Dev Griffin was up next to take on the chaser. The radio star secured a solid £5,000 in the cash-builder round before Bradley introduced Mark.Taking to his seat after the music played, Mark then introduced himself to who he was up against and said: "I think you two could form a double act – Dev and Div."The audience roared with laughter after The Beast made the hilarious jibe at Bradley Walsh, dubbing him a "div".Mark then offered Dev a huge £50,000 as the top offer, which Dev couldn't resist – explaining that he's got his "whole life ahead of him" so why not.

Twitter earlier today to update his fans as he stressed he did not “want to pass it on”.In view of his 510,000 followers, he typed: “Get in Roby! Sorry folks, late to welcoming back @SuperLeague & our magnificent @Saints1890.“Should've been at @twstadium tonight but feeling a bit ropey & didn't wanna risk passing owt on.“Nice one @Dodd1Lewis. Let's get marching in right from the start of 2022!”Johnny signed off the message with the hashtag “saintsandproud”.Fans of the comedian were quick to respond to his tweet with their well-wishes.Twitter user om3094364 said: “Hope you're okay, Johnny.”Goose00068204 added: “Your bloody fault I'm saints fan....

Benidorm star Hannah Hobley looks worlds away from Chantelle Garvey 15 years after she first played the character.The actress was just 19 years old when she played Mick and Janice Garvey's teenage daughter.It was revealed during the first series of the hit ITV series that Chantelle was pregnant.Viewers were introduced to her son Coolio when she show returned for the second series when the family returned to the Solana Hotel the following year.Hannah, now 32, is active on social media and even has a TikTok account which shows her recreating the tune to popular TV show theme songs.She often shares behind-the-scenes snaps from her time on Benidorm, with appearances from the likes of Sheila Reid and Johnny Vegas on her profile.Hannah paid tribute to her time on Benidorm last week to mark the 15th anniversary on the first episode airing on ITV.Sharing an unseen snap alongside the rest of the Garvey family, she penned: "Yesterday marked 15 years since the first episode of Benidorm aired… The show that changed my life!"Her post caught the attention of fans of the ITV show, with some begging for it to come back.One fan penned: "We need a reunion episode of the family living the millionaire life in Las Vegas."Another suggested: "Benidorm reunion would be soooo good"A third person posted: "Loved Benidorm.

Benidorm is easily one of the most memorable comedy shows of the past 20 years. During its ten-year run, it fast became one of ITV's most popular sitcoms, achieving a cult status that has led to endless reruns since it ended 5 years ago. Starring Johnny Vegas, the series intended to last just six episodes followed the story of an all-inclusive resort in Benidorm and the various holidaymakers who came to visit.

Brookside, playing Lindsey Corkhill and has since gone on to appear in a number of shows.However, the 50-year-old revealed to me that her role on Benidorm gave her faith after the shows creator, Brenden Litten "believed in her" after not participating in any TV work for some time.Claire's role on the show saw her appear in the final episode as airport ground staff member, Maxine, coming to blows with families including the Dawson's.Her cameo came as a total 360 degrees moment, which saw her working alongside her former singing teacher who she says was the first person to encourage her to follow her dreams.She told the Daily Star: "I was proud to be in that episode and just to be surrounded by iconic characters really and Johnny Vegas' mum in it, Elsie Kelly, she was my singing teacher in school."The mum-of-one added: "I still call her Mrs Hall which is her married name and that woman is really responsible for my career because she was the first person that picked me out and told me I could sing and set me on my way, really."It just takes one teacher sometimes just to say 'you can do this' and you go 'oh my God, I can' and it paved the way for me and it's thanks to Mrs Hall."She added: "It was the same with Derren because I'd not done any TV for ages and Derren gave me the part in Benidorm and he believed in me and then he gave me the part in Scarborough which he wrote and he believed in me, he's been so wonderful."Claire previously opened up to us, saying: "I'd been a fan of the show for years, I was a massive fan and I think Derren Litten (writer and creator) is brilliant, he's a genius."I always wanted to be in it and I was working with Tony Maudsley who played Kenneth in it."Explaining how she landed the part of

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have announced that they’re breaking up.The group have released 11 albums across their career since forming in Boston in the 1980s.In a statement, the band wrote: “After decades of brotherhood, touring the world and making great records together we have decided not to continue on as a band.“Above all, we want to express our sincere gratitude to every single one of you who have supported us. We could not have done any of it without you.”Lead singer Dicky Barrett founded the Mighty Mighty Bosstones with saxophone player Tim ‘Johnny Vegas’ Burton, guitarist Nate Albert, drummer Josh Dalsimer, trumpeter Tim Bridwell and Ben Carr.You can see the full statement here:After decades of brotherhood, touring the world and making great records together, we have decided to no longer continue…Posted by Mighty Mighty Bosstones on Thursday, January 27, 2022The group’s debut album, ‘Devil’s Night Out’, was released in 1989 and the band signed to Mercury Records in the early 1990s.‘Don’t Know How To Party’ followed in 1993, then ‘Let’s Face It’ – their most successful album – arrived in 1997.

The card by Tom included the words, “To Dad, Tom.”“Dear Dad well done for stopping smoking. Love Tom”The youngster had also drawn a cigarette which was crossed out with two lines in the middle.Johnny has tried to quit his habit of smoking for well over four years but the father-of-two has constantly found himself reverting to his old ways.Back in 2019, the Benidorm star credited Madonna for helping him quit puffing on dozens of cigarettes a day, insisting that whenever he felt the urge to have a smoke, he’d begin dancing to the singer’s song Lucky Star.In an interview with Daily Star in November that year, Johnny claimed that just 10 seconds of breaking into a boogie to the pop song helped subside his urge for a cigarette."Every time I seriously consider having a cigarette I make myself dance for at least 10 seconds to her Lucky Star hit."It's not a good look for me and does actually help bolster the social embarrassment bit of my brain while it fights its corner against addiction.”Meanwhile, his tweet mentioning being rid of cigarettes for over three weeks was met with a positive reaction from fans who reacted in the comment section of the post.Some people went on to share their own experiences on trying to tackle their former and current habits with tobacco.“Having kids who told you off for smoking in the house worked a treat,” the Twitter user @Bubblesaroo quipped.Another user named @BoppyWalsh17 asserted that reading books helped them overcome their addiction to cigarettes.“When I stopped I really started struggling 3 or 4 weeks in, I read the Allan Carr Easy Way book at that point and it was the turning point,” they said.“The book that changed my life, worth a punt if you are unsteady at any point.

Janey Godley has gone into hospital for a lifesaving cancer operation and told fans she's see them 'on the other side'.

Johnny Vegas has offered to 'shoot' Janey Godley's tumour with a pellet gun as she prepares for her cancer operation this week.

Twitter, fans were over the moon to see the 51-year-old having such a good time, and shared their own fun-loving experiences of watching the Scottish pop rock band.Jumping around, the Carry on Glamping star really did seem to be on top of the world.But at the end of the video, Johnny could be seen holding his hands up as a sign of an apology."When security request that you wind your neck in and calm things down," he penned alongside the footage."Giving Dad dancing a bad name at tonight's brilliant @deaconbluemusic gig."Rushing to the comments section fans applauded him, with one posting: "Good for you.

Johnny Vegas has sent a heartfelt message on social media to a friend with cancer.The comic, 51, responded to a tweet from fellow comedian Janey Godley, 60, after she shared with her followers that she will be cancelling upcoming tour dates.Accompanying a selfie from her hospital bed, she announced that the remaining shows cannot go ahead after she was taken to hospital.She wrote: ‘Sorry but my last weekend of the tour can’t go ahead in Edinburgh and Musselburgh as I am in hospital with ovarian cancer – look after each other,’ followed by the hashtag #MentalHealthMatters.Johnny was quick to send an affectionate message of support to his pal, responding: ‘Hey Darlin’, please come through this.

"I hope the NHS looks after you beautifully and you are home and recovering soon xx."Another fan, @supertanskiii, continued: "Janey, mate I'm so sorry that you are unwell. It must be so tough to be going through this.

Liverpool’s resurgence in recent years has undoubtedly thrown them back into the limelight.But just before the Premier League’s inception they were the biggest force in the UK, so it’s no wonder they have picked up plenty of supporters from the world over.Jurgen Klopp has got the Reds battling for titles again with those at Anfield loving what they see.But away from the likes of Johnny Vegas and Daniel Craig, there are plenty of names who support the club that you might not have heard of.Here are nine names who support the mighty Merseysideclub that you might not know about.Indeed, Austin Powers is a Reds supporter as his parents originate from the Old Swan area of the city.The actor said: “I was born in Canada in ‘63 and my parents came to

EXCLUSIVE: UK-based distribution company Alarm Pictures has acquired U.S. and UK rights to horror-comedy Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break.

Salvation came from one officer recognising him - "you're the comedian, the skipping one" - and McIntyre was obliged to perform his skipping routine to the others. It was, he notes, his "first experience of the power of celebrity".

Channel 4 newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy alongside the regular hosts Jimmy Carr and the late Sean Lock.His big break had come just weeks before at the Royal Variety show and as this was his second TV gig, he recalled a small ripple of polite applause as he walked on-set."For the first 15 minutes I was in essence an audience member, laughing with everyone else," he wrote."But in truth I was in shock and awe at how quick-witted the other comics were."They had jokes prepared and were riffing and bantering hilariously."He went on to remember his "humiliation" that he was the only one not getting any laughs: "When Ulrika got a big laugh and then Krishnan Guru-Murthy an even bigger one, I realised I was being humiliated.""And just when I thought

Johnny Vegas has surprised a care home near Wigan with a ‘very touching’ token of support.