Simon Amstell: Last News

Sad news for fans of Jonathan Bailey and Felicity Jones – they will no longer be starring in a movie together!

K.J. Yossman Felicity Jones and Jonathan Bailey are no longer attached to star in Simon Amstell’s comedy “Maria,” Variety can confirm. The movie is currently on pause after cast scheduling issues were followed by last year’s Hollywood strikes, although a source says Amstell is in talks to revive the project, which was first launched at Cannes two years ago.

Miquita Oliver became a hit when she appeared on TVs at the age of 16. The presenter, 38, and her co-host Simon Amstell shot to fame on Channel 4’s Popworld. She resides now in a flat in Clapton, east London and often takes to social media to share peeks into her home.

Popworld co-host Simon Amstell isn’t interested in a TV reunion.The pair hosted the Channel 4 music show together from 2001 to 2006, before Alex Zane and Alexa Chung took over as presenters until the show’s conclusion in July 2007.Speaking to OK! Magazine, Oliver dashed hopes of a potential Popworld reunion happening anytime soon.“Simon will not work with me again,” Oliver said. “I don’t know why.

Approximately 230,000 people lost their lives when a tsunami wave hit the coast of Thailand on Boxing Day in 2004. Among those caught up in the natural disaster were T4 presenting duo Miquita Oliver and Simon Amstell.The pair, who have remained close since the series ended, were on holiday together when the disaster unfolded. Miquita got separated when the massive wave hit and, heartbreakingly, both believed one another to be dead when they couldn't find each other.

It’s been more than two decades since Miquita Oliver made her TV debut on Channel 4’s Popworld . Although just 16 at the time, she and her co-host Simon Amstell managed to attract a huge fan base and elevate the series to cult status, thanks to their awkward-yet-cool dynamic and offbeat jokes. The cheeky pair were known for putting bizarre questions to their high-profile guests, including “Have you ever licked a battery?”, “Do you ever feel like you’re right in the middle of a car crash?” and “Have you ever got off with Calum Best?” Memorable moments included roping Britney Spears into a round of speed dating and interviewing Fame Academy graduate Lemar from across a car park with a megaphone – just so they could call the chat Lemar From Afar.

Runaway star of Bridgerton Jonathan Bailey is turning this attentions towards the silver screen after snapping up a role alongside Hollywood stalwarts Jason Isaacs of Harry Potter fame and Rogue One’s Felicity Jones. Swapping the regency fashions of tailcoats and spats for a more more modern look, Jonathan will be starring in upcoming romantic comedy film Maria, penned and directed by comedian Simon Amstell.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) will star with Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey in comedy Maria, we can reveal.

Jools Holland is coming back to the Fair City to celebrate 50 years of Perth Festival of the Arts.

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks was essential viewing back from the 1990s. Hosted by Mark Lemarr, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes, the quiz show featured top musicians and comedians playing madcap games such as 'Guess the Intro', where the teams perform their own versions of song intros so their teammate can guess the song and artist.

Strictly star Bill Bailey has said he was snubbed by the Never Mind The Buzzcocks reboot, with him not hearing about the return of the show.Bill stated he didn't get the call to return to the show, despite being a team captain on the show for six years.In July, it was announced that the beloved comedy series was being rebooted on channel Sky and NOW.But this time, Noel Fielding and This Country’s Daisy May Cooper will be serving as the new team captains.But just like fellow Buzzcocks alum Simon Amstell, Strictly Come Dancing 2020 winner Bill was also left out of the new reboot.When asked whether he’d been offered to return by Radio Times, the comedian said: "No, I wasn’t.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks reboot sees the return of the legendary Intros Round.The music quiz show is set to return in the autumn for an eight-episode series, with an additional Christmas special also in the works.Taskmaster‘s Greg Davies has been announced as host, while This Country star Daisy May Cooper and the returning Noel Fielding are team captains. Stand-up comedian Jamali Maddix will be a regular guest on the show.The new teaser for the series shows Daisy May Cooper and guest Anne-Marie recreating a popular intro for Little Mix‘s Jade Thirwall.

Lorraine.The 42-year-old presenter thanked fans for their support following her first week of replacing Lorraine Kelly, while the regular host enjoys a summer break."Loved my first week back on @lorraine thanks for all your lovely messages!!" Christine wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of herself behind-the-scenes."Here’s to the weekend," she added, in view of her 600,000 followers.During today's show, the presenter, who is also a regular Loose Women panellist, endured an awkward chat with a guest.She was put through her paces by comedian Simon Amstell, 41, who turned the tables on the host and bombarded her with questions."So what's the deal then, are you going to be taking over from this woman then?" he asked, as he held up a

CHRISTINE Lampard was left cringing as Lorraine guest Simon Amstell awkwardly slammed daytime TV just seconds into his interview on the show. The 41-year-old comic then lashed out at fellow ITV show Loose Women in his attempt to backtrack, before accusing the host of trying to "dethrone" Lorraine Kelly.

Christine Lampard was left in hysterics on Friday morning as Simon Amstell joined her for a chaotic interview in which he accused her of plotting to "dethrone" Lorraine Kelly.The 41 year old joined Christine, 42, on Lorraine to discuss his return to stand-up comedy when he started barraging her with questions instead. He began by discussing how he had danced naked in a rainforest in Peru, detailing how he "was slapping [his] own bum" and "making wild animal noises".

Lorraine fans were divided as an interview with comedian Simon Amstell made toes curl.The funnyman challenged stand-in host Christine Lampard on her ambitions of taking over from Lorraine Kelly on a permanent basis.He asked: "So what's the deal are you planning on taking over from Lorraine then?"Christine hit back: "I'm the one asking the questions."Things turned awkward when Simon again asked further questions, even though he'd been warned once."Simon, you have to stop asking the questions - you are the star," fumed TV star Christine.The awkward interview certainly caught the attention from many Twitter fans. One tweet read: "De throne lol lorraine #lorraine."Another person said: "Christine is struggling with Simon Amstell..

Never Mind The Buzzcocks host Simon Amstell says that he wasn’t considered for the show’s reboot.The actor and comedian presented the BBC pop quiz from 2006 to 2009. He has since pursued his own projects such as BBC sitcom Grandma’s House and his directorial debut Carnage.The revival of Never Mind The Buzzcocks due in Autumn.

Read more: EastEnders star 'in advances talks' for I'm A Celebrity as bookings get underway The original BBC Two series was axed in 2015 after almost two decades on television, having first aired in 1996. The show had previously been hosted by Mark Lamarr, Simon Amstell and Rhod Gilbert, as well as a number of guests hosts including David Hasselhoff, Alice Cooper and Cilla Black.

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LEGENDARY quiz show Never Mind the Buzzcocks is making a return - nearly seven years since it last aired. The music-themed comedy programme, which ran for 28 series, will switch from BBC to Sky when it comes back this autumn.