‘SNL’s Chloe Fineman Plays A Christmas Pondering Jennifer Coolidge In Jolly Skit

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here relaying a hugely busy week in the world of film and TV as the post-Christmas blues are very much washed away. Read on.

Data and measurement firm Samba TV is offloading its media sales business to UK firm MiQ in order to clarify its strategic focus at a time when Nielsen’s struggles have opened the door to new competitors.

Jennie Gow, the BBC Formula One reporter and contributor to Netflix hit Drive To Survive, has said that she has suffered a “serious” stroke.

NAGA Munchetty has dazzled fans with a sweating gym selfie - and spoke about her infamous stern expression. The BBC Breakfast presenter, 47, is a staple on the red sofa alongside Charlie Stayt. Naga is known for her non-nonsense approach when it comes to her interviewing style.

EASTENDERS star Alfie Duggan has revealed an impressive body transformation after working up a sweat in the gym. The actor had a short spell in Albert Square in 2021 as Liam Butcher having taken over the role from James Forde.

JANE McDonald fought back tears as she revealed a touching tribute to her late husband and mother on her Channel 5 travel show. The much-loved presenter - who sadly lost her fiancé Eddie Rothe to cancer in 2021 - said she was overcome with "emotion" as she discussed a special moment in the series.

DAISY Midgeley is gearing up to tie the knot with Daniel Osbourne. But there's trouble ahead for the Coronation Street favourite when her other half comes up with a wedding guest list. Daniel Osbourne (played by Rob Mallard) chose to bite the bullet and ask for Daisy's hand in marriage during the festive season.

THE second series of winter Love Island is just around the corner - but can you remember the first ever series of the ITV2 dating show? Love Island first hit our screens back in 2005. Back then the show was called Celebrity Love Island and was presented by none other than Patrick Kielty, 51, and Kelly Brook, 43. Kelly took to Instagram to share a selection of pictures from her time on the show.

CORONATION Street star Sally Dynevor's beloved mother-in-law Shirley Dynevor has passed away. The heartbroken 59-year-old shared a sweet tribute with fans on social media.

Tanya approves! Jennifer Coolidge caught Chloe Fineman‘s impression of her on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live — and she’s a fan.

Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge was very impressed with Saturday Night Live star Chloe Fineman for doing a 'hilarious imitation' of her on a holiday sketch in the most recent episode.In 'Jennifer Coolidge Is Impressed by Christmas Stuff' - the 34-year-old NoCal native marveled at stockings, lights, carols, menorahs, and egg nog while delivering bizarre non-sequiturs.'Wow! A massive thanks to Saturday Night Live! And to the exceptionally brilliant impressionist @ChloeIsCrazy with your hilarious imitation!' the Boston-born 61-year-old - who boasts 2.1M social media followers - gushed on Sunday. 'Jennifer Coolidge Is Impressed by Christmas Stuff': Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge was very impressed with Saturday Night Live star Chloe Fineman (pictured) for doing a 'hilarious imitation' of her on a holiday sketch in the most recent episode'Also, congrats to the new cast members! I know how hard it is to get on that show, I tried my a** off to be one but you actually made it! What a feat! Happy holidays to you all!'Indeed, Jennifer and her then-boyfriend Chris Kattan were flown into New York City for an audition on the long-running NBC sketch show back in 1995, and he got the gig - not her.'I was the one who got rejected,' Coolidge - who'd make an excellent SNL host - recalled to Los Angeles Magazine in 2004.'I was spared a bullet.

OMG, we so need Jennifer Coolidge to write a tell-all!

Jennifer Coolidge has recalled her very awkward sexual encounter with  a much-younger man - which resulted in her conquest calling his mom.The White Lotus actress, 61, channeled her iconic American Pie character and ultimate  cougar Stifler's mom, as she detailed how the unnamed younger man was the 'best I ever had' in a racy chat with Ariana Grande for Entertainment Weekly.She said: 'This one guy was particularly young — legal, of course, it was all very legal — but it was funny because we had to … The one moment was a little bit awkward because he … I won’t get into the details,   Oh my! Jennifer Coolidge has recalled her very awkward sexual encounter with a much-younger man - which resulted in her conquest calling his mom (pictured October)'But afterwards, the next morning, I told him I needed to get a blow dry. So he was so young, we called his mother to see where I could get a blow dry.'It was so weird that happened on the phone; it was very clear that we were in the bed together.

and have a special bond. What they have is so much more than a friendship.

in season two’s finale of The White Lotus? Fret not. The internet is also obsessed with another clue in the mysterious case of Who Murdered The Rich Hotel Guest?: Tanya McQuoid’s shoes.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains details from the Season 2 finale of HBO’s The White Lotus.

 Jennifer Coolidge has personally credited Ariana Grande with helping revive her 'flat-lining' career with a cameo in her iconic Thank U, Next music video from 2018.The 61-year-old actress - who stars in highly-popular series The White Lotus which aired its season 2 finale on Sunday - sat down for an interview with the 29-year-old singer.The sit-down between the two stars was part of Jennifer being named one of Entertainment Weekly's 2022 Entertainers of the Year. A toast: Jennifer Coolidge has personally credited Ariana Grande with helping revive her 'flat-lining' career with a cameo in her iconic Thank U, Next music video from 2018, she is pictured in The White Lotus Bond: The 61-year-old actress - who stars in highly-popular series The White Lotus which aired its season 2 finale on Sunday - sat down for an interview with the 29-year-old singer, they are seen in the Thank U, Next music video from 2018 The two stars are obviously massive fans of each other as they exchanged plenty of pleasantries with the veteran actress telling Ariana: 'No, really, you're a superstar, and you know you're a superstar. 'But I'm curious if you know that when people ask about how my life has changed… Yes, I got to do White Lotus, but I think it really started with you asking me to be in the Thank U, Next video. 'I mean, from there I got Promising Young Woman, and this whole thing.

An homage — and a spoiler. Jennifer Coolidge‘s floral dress in the finale of The White Lotus was chosen specifically as a clue about her character’s fate.

The American Film Institute has released its annual list of 10 top TV programs of the year, with FX, Apple TV+ and HBO landing two slots each and ABC’s comedy Abbott Elementary representing broadcast solo. AMC, Netflix and HBO Max have one show apiece on the list.