Who is Samantha Barks and what musicals has the All Star Musicals judge been in?

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentCameras are rolling in Cannes on “Cannes Confidential,” a high-end crime series set in the Côte d’Azur that will mark the first English-language procedural drama to be produced and set on the French riviera since the 1970s.Skyverse Studios, AMC Networks’ streamer Acorn TV, French broadcaster TF1 and Nordic streaming service Viaplay have announced the start of production on the six-part show that has been granted unprecedented access to film in the city of Cannes through an exclusive partnership and, given the timing of the start of shooting, will possibly include the upcoming Cannes film fest atmosphere.Camille Delamarre (“The Transporters,” “Assassin Club,” and Netflix’s “Into The Night”) will direct all six episodes. The show, which will blend crime and romantic elements, is created by Chris Murray (“Midsomer Murders”).

Naman Ramachandran Eva Yates has been promoted to the high profile role of director of BBC Film, a position previously held by Rose Garnett, who has moved on to indie studio A24. Yates, who is currently acting director of BBC Film, will be responsible for the development and production of the 12-15 films the company produces every year. She will also oversee Storyville, the BBC’s flagship feature documentary strand, under the new leadership of Philippa Kowarsky.Yates joined the BBC in 2017.

understands how to court drama. And she serves it up weekly on “Housewives,” with a twinkle. “The person that’s on the show is a version of me for when people are, like, throwing s–t at me,” she says.

PIERS Morgan praised his ex TV wife Susanna Reid for her clash with PM Boris Johnson, saying she "skewered him beautifully". The TalkTV host delivered his verdict on Boris's interview yesterday - after he asked "who is Lorraine?".

BRITAIN'S Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin has shared his first picture in a wheelchair after being paralysed in a dangerous stunt. The 42-year-old nearly died when he fell on his head from 30ft above the ground while rehearsing a daring escapology act.

BRITAIN's Got Talent singer Rosie O'Sullivan looks worlds away from her appearance on the show when she weighed 30 stone. The powerhouse captivated fans with her amazing voice nine years ago and went on to reach the BGT semi finals in 2013.

HELEN Skelton returned to Instagram last night without her wedding ring after it was revealed her husband Richie Myler has a girlfriend. BBC star Helen, 38, revealed last week that Leeds Rhinos star Richie, 31, had left her after nine years of marriage.

WHITNEY Dean is playing on Janine Butcher's insecurities as the latter focuses on her relationship with Mick Carter. EastEnders fans are asking soap bosses to push the Vic landlord to rekindle his affair with Whitney.

DI Ray viewers were quick to spot a major plot hole following a brutal assault at the beginning of the second episode. The new ITV police drama stars Bend It Like Beckham's Parminder Nagra as DI Rachita Ray, who is promoted to a role in the homicide department.

THE FAMILY of Thandiwe Newton’s new toyboy lover Lonr was blindsided by their affair and think she seems “crazy as hell”. The Brit actress, 49, and the 25-year-old American rapper - real name Elijah Dias - were pictured snogging in Malibu last week amid claims she has split from hubby Ol Parker.

CHANNEL 4 viewers were left gobsmacked last night after they watched a man with a penis on his ARM use it to hold DARTS. Malcolm MacDonald had a willy grafted on to his arm after his old one fell off in the loo in 2010.

TIPPING Point host Ben Shephard was left open-mouthed after a contestant smashed a show record during a recent episode. During Tuesday afternoon's instalment, Torah, Sati, and Lynda were all hoping to make it big and beat the machine to take home the £10,000 jackpot.

Ruth Langsford has taken to Instagram to poke fun at her husband Eamonn Holmes as they enjoy a romantic break in Athens, Greece.

and was jailed for more than seven years.‘We thought he was trying to kill us,’ she said of the blaze. ‘It was just terrifying.

TERRIFIED Loose Women star Denise Welch has told how she feared being burnt alive after a stalker set fire to her home. The ex-Coronation Street actress fled from the £1million home she shares with her artist husband Lincoln Townley as the late-night blaze erupted.

Lily Allen and husband David Harbour looked as glamorous as ever recently, as they stepped out for a night on the red carpet at the Olivier Awards. Lily, 36, opted for a beautiful black gown and David, 47, looked sharp in a charcoal grey suit.The couple have been married since 2020, after saying their vows in a Las Vegas wedding.

ACTRESS Emma Corrin wore a balloon print dress which proved popular at an awards do. The Crown actress, 26, blew up after playing Princess Diana in the Netflix drama.

ITV to make a whole series of the programme, which sees celebrities perform a musical number to impress judges. Fans had been expecting to see a new episode after six new performers took to the stage last week.

Olivier Awards tonight following the news that the actor has been banned from the Oscars for slapping comedian Chris Rock live on stage.

LOOSE Women fans did a double-take when one of the stars of the show posted their latest picture. Denise Welch - yes that really is her - shared a shot of her dressed entirely in pink standing in a kitchen on Instagram.

Loose Women panellist Charlene White has taken to Twitter to issue support to her ITV co-star Denise Welch after her stalker was jailed for seven years yesterday.The ITV newsreader, 41, told how the ordeal that her colleague went through "cannot be underestimated" after Denise told how the ordeal has "permanently scarred" her life while addressing the court over videolink yesterday.In view of her 62,600 Twitter followers, Charlene reacted to the news.She wrote: "What @RealDeniseWelch and her family have been through because of this man cannot be underestimated."Earlier today, Denise herself took to the micro-blogging platform to break her silence following the trial.Sharing a link to an article detailing verdict, she told how she was glad the judge presiding over her case had taken what she'd been through "seriously".Denise wrote: "Stalking is a serious offence."Pleased that in our case we had a judge who saw this."7 yrs!!" she ended her post.Denise's stalker has been jailed after starting a fire in the driveway of the Loose Women star's home, which left her "terrified".Toraq Wyngard, 64, was found with a kitchen knife in his rucksack following the incident.He was jailed for seven years and seven months on charges of stalking, arson, possession of a knife and criminal damage.Appearing via video link from America, Denise recounted the incident to Manchester Crown Court which occurred on 19 September 2020.She told how Wyngard started a fire in a skip outside her home in Cheshire where she lives with her husband, Lincoln Townley.She said her partner's "piercing screams" alerted her to the fire when a member of the public knocked on the door after seeing the fire.CCTV footage showed a man in a distinctive baseball cap