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IT’S Blankety back! Eighties game show Blankety Blank returned to BBC1 last night, presented by Bradley Walsh in place of original host Sir Terry Wogan. The much-loved show in which contestants try to match celebrities’ guesses at blanked-out words first aired in 1979 and ran for more than ten years, later hosted by Les Dawson.

Eurovision Song Contest viewers were left lamenting the late Sir Terry Wogan, as they expressed how much they missed the legendary TV presenter.

GRAHAM Norton seemed close to tears when he opened Eurovision, a year after it was cancelled because of coronavirus. But he soon warmed up to the main business of the show - making hilarious digs at the acts in the BBC commentary, a tradition started by the late, great Terry Wogan.

Graham Norton and the Eurovision Song Contest go hand-in-hand.With his cheeky humour, the five-time BAFTA winner has entertained Brits with his commentary of the music contest since he took over from Terry Wogan in 2008.The Irishman is also a much-loved chat show host whose show The Graham Norton Show sees a stream of A-listers grace his famous red sofa.The Graham Norton Show has produced hundreds of episodes, featuring celebs like David Beckham, Hugh Grant and Emma Stone.It will comes as no surprise that the comedian takes home a salary of millions of pounds a year due to multiple streams of income.Here we take a closer look at his net worth and salary as we prepare for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 to take place this weekend.Graham

From singing grannies to hard rock monsters and drag queens, the Eurovision Song Contest has it all. With its sequins, sparkle and unreliable performers, it's less a singing contest and more a patriotic spectacle in gold lamé and Lycra.

Beatles legend Paul McCartney told Terry Wogan on his primetime TV show in 1989. “I do, yeah,” admitted the chatshow host as the audience tittered.Today, it is Linda and her family who have the last laugh.

BBC One for a new series, following a hit Christmas special.The classic gameshow will be hosted by Bradley Walsh, who also hosted last year’s festive revival.Bradley said: "I laughed so much when I was filming Blankety Blank – so when they asked if I’d be up for doing a series, I jumped at the chance."The Chase presenter actually has a deep connection to the show - in the past, he has appeared as the studio warm-up comic and appeared on the panel as a celebrity guest.Speaking about his December debut on the programme, Bradley told RadioTimes: "I’m not feeling the pressure so much.

report claims.An inquiry by Dame Janet Smith, published today, quotes Sir Terry Wogan, Dame Esther Rantzen and Louis Theroux among other celebrities who had heard gossip.Dame Smith said she had "no doubt that rumours, stories and jokes relating to Savile’s sexual conduct and habits circulated in the BBC over a long period of time".Here are the details of the tales the stars heard about Savile's sick antics...Dame Esther heard tales that Savile was sexually interested in young girls.She was told the people making 'This is Your Life' about Savile wanted to include the parents of a young girl with heart problems for whom Savile had provided financial help.The parents refused and "the implication was that there was another side to it...a darker

Carol Kirkwood touched after Terry Wogan comparison 'A lot let it slip[LATEST]Radio 2 star Jo Whiley's phone snatched in street in 'horrible' ordeal[TWITTER]Monty Don: Gardeners' World host 'ran away' with another man's ex-wife[ADMISSION]Ben added: "Where does this leave children's mental health when schools, fingers crossed, go back and things - touch wood - start to get back to normal?"The GMB host commented that the schools should be reopened for this very reason."That interaction is so crucial.

THE First look at the new Blankety Blank reboot has been unveiled with Bradley Walsh hosting and Amir Khan and Jimmy Carr on the panel. It's a remake of the hit family entertainment show that was a huge success in the eighties hosted by the late Terry Wogan.

BRADLEY Walsh’s debut as host of classic game show Blankety Blank was a four-letter foul-up that prompted a BBC apology. The Chase presenter, 60, repeatedly blurted “f*****g hell” after fluffing his lines in front of a virtual audience during filming of the Christmas special.

TV favourite Bradley Walsh turned the air “Blankety Blank-ing blue” while filming a revival of the TV series.The Chase star is hosting a Christmas special of the game show made famous by the late Sir Terry Wogan and Les Dawson.While filming the episode with special guests Amir Khan, Emilia Fox, Sue Perkins and Jimmy Carr, Bradley was ribbed for fluffing his lines, and quipped: “We can’t get anyone back.“The other presenters, they are all f***ing dead.”The presenter also made a crude comment about contestant Susie Blower, a sexual health education worker.Bradley said: “Sex education is great if your last name is Blower”.He also poked fun at the Blankety Blank cheque book prizes.He said: “Two per cent of every retail outlet in Britain takes

Blankety Blank is making a comeback and Bradley Walsh will front the cult game show.

Cult game show Blankety Blank is making a comeback – with Bradley Walsh at the helm.

TESS Daly has announced she’s stepping down as the host of Children In Need after 11 years. The Strictly Come Dancing presenter, 51, announced on Instagram that she would be ending her presenting duties ahead of the 40th Anniversary show in November.

Strictly Come Dancing presenter, 51, took to Instagram to share the sad news with fans, where she also paid tribute to the charity's founder Sir Terry Wogan with a series of throwback pictures."For the past 11 years I've had the great privilege of presenting Children in Need alongside brilliant presenters and an amazing team," she wrote.

Strictly'sTess Daly is leaving Children in Need after more than 10 years.

Television star Tess Daly has confirmed that she has quit her role as Children In Need host after 11 years.The 51-year-old Strictly Come Dancing presenter took to her official Instagram page this morning to share the sad news with fans.Paying tribute to the charity's founder Sir Terry Wogan with a collage of photographs, Vernon Kay's wife ensured her followers that Pudsey would also hold a special place in her heart.She began her lengthy post: "For the past 11 years I've had the great privilege of presenting Children In Need alongside brilliant presenters and an amazing team."Pudsey and what he represents will always hold a special place in my heart but it's time to pass the presenting baton over as the show reaches it's amazing 40-year

Viewers have voted Abba’s song Waterloo as the greatest Eurovision Song Contest entry.

Captain Tom Moore has captured the nation's hearts thanks to his incredible efforts of raising more than £30million for the NHS heroes by walking 100 laps of his garden.

CAPTAIN Tom Moore charmed the audience during an appearance with Terry Wogan on quiz show Blankety Blank back in the '80s. The war veteran, who is marking his 100th birthday today, walked away with the famous cheque book and pen after taking part in the Christmas special of the game show in 1983.