Amanda Holden has raised eyebrows with her “bizarre” tribute to Paul O’Grady, who has died, aged 67.
The Heart Radio presenter reacted to news of the TV host and comedian’s death while co-hosting her show with Jamie Theakston on Wednesday (29 March).
Holden, who appeared alongside O’Grady on an episode of his ITV series For the Love of Dogs in 2021, said she was in “complete shock” over the news.
She called him “really funny” and “very witty”, stating that “everything that came out of his mouth was brilliant”.
However, Holden then said: “Do you know what I loved about him? He was not woke in any way. He had massive opinions on everything, which, I love people like that.”
Listeners have taken umbrage with Holden’s use of the word “woke”, arguing it was out of context and had no place being used for such a tribute.
In the Collins Dictionary,...
The Heart Radio presenter reacted to news of the TV host and comedian’s death while co-hosting her show with Jamie Theakston on Wednesday (29 March).
Holden, who appeared alongside O’Grady on an episode of his ITV series For the Love of Dogs in 2021, said she was in “complete shock” over the news.
She called him “really funny” and “very witty”, stating that “everything that came out of his mouth was brilliant”.
However, Holden then said: “Do you know what I loved about him? He was not woke in any way. He had massive opinions on everything, which, I love people like that.”
Listeners have taken umbrage with Holden’s use of the word “woke”, arguing it was out of context and had no place being used for such a tribute.
In the Collins Dictionary,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Andi Peters has praised ITV’s daytime programming for “championing diversity on screen in leading roles”.
On Tuesday (28 March), Peters was the recipient of a Rts Programme Award for Loose Men, a special all-male edition of daily chat show Loose Women.
The episode aired in October to mark Black History Month, with Peters hosting alongside panellists Jordan Banjo, Ore Oduba and Shaun Wallace.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (30 March), Peters showed off the award while praising ITV for their commitment to diversity on stage and joking that white presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Arnold were “outnumbered”.
“Can I just say one thing very quickly?” he asked. “I just think on ITV daytime, we have celebrated diversity. Look at the desk right now. You’re outnumbered. Doesn’t happen all the time.
“There are three people of colour sitting at this desk right now. That is important for every...
On Tuesday (28 March), Peters was the recipient of a Rts Programme Award for Loose Men, a special all-male edition of daily chat show Loose Women.
The episode aired in October to mark Black History Month, with Peters hosting alongside panellists Jordan Banjo, Ore Oduba and Shaun Wallace.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (30 March), Peters showed off the award while praising ITV for their commitment to diversity on stage and joking that white presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Arnold were “outnumbered”.
“Can I just say one thing very quickly?” he asked. “I just think on ITV daytime, we have celebrated diversity. Look at the desk right now. You’re outnumbered. Doesn’t happen all the time.
“There are three people of colour sitting at this desk right now. That is important for every...
- 3/30/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Richard Arnold almost vomited on live TV after drinking an “offal shake” on today’s Good Morning Britain (15 November).
The morning programme’s Entertainment Editor took part in a challenge named “Retch for the Stars”, modelled after an I’m a Celebrity Bushtucker Trial.
In order to win stars, Arnold first had a large yellow snake wrapped around his shoulders while answering trivia about the season so far.
Next, the presenter was tasked with retrieving stars from boxes that were also filled with creatures including mealworms, a lizard and cockroaches.
After collecting the physical stars from their containers with ease, Arnold finally had to drink a shake made of offal, served in a cocktail glass.
“It’s got liver, heart, kidney, all blended,” co-host Andi Peters added.
As the timer clicked down to the last seconds, Arnold drank the concoction as quickly as possible. However, it didn’t take long...
The morning programme’s Entertainment Editor took part in a challenge named “Retch for the Stars”, modelled after an I’m a Celebrity Bushtucker Trial.
In order to win stars, Arnold first had a large yellow snake wrapped around his shoulders while answering trivia about the season so far.
Next, the presenter was tasked with retrieving stars from boxes that were also filled with creatures including mealworms, a lizard and cockroaches.
After collecting the physical stars from their containers with ease, Arnold finally had to drink a shake made of offal, served in a cocktail glass.
“It’s got liver, heart, kidney, all blended,” co-host Andi Peters added.
As the timer clicked down to the last seconds, Arnold drank the concoction as quickly as possible. However, it didn’t take long...
- 11/15/2022
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Louisa Mellor Dec 7, 2017
UK kids wouldn’t have survived the 90s without The Crystal Maze, Knightmare, Gladiators and more…
Remember boredom? Boredom was to a nineties childhood what stress is to modern adulthood – a constant and inescapable presence, relieved only by television.
See related Gotham season 4 episode 7 review: A Day In The Narrows
The difference is, even television could be boring in the nineties. Grown-ups exclusively watched One Man And His Dog, The Budget and Ballykissangel, the sort of programmes that gave you Sunday-night-dread any day of the week. Try as you might to escape border collies, Kenneth Clarke and priests having harvest festival scrapes in picturesque Irish villages, it simply wasn’t possible. There were no streaming services to come to your rescue. Video rental was a birthdays-only treat. What else were you supposed to do? Read?
Every so often, a bright light would shine through, illuminating the murk of Ground Force and Oh,...
UK kids wouldn’t have survived the 90s without The Crystal Maze, Knightmare, Gladiators and more…
Remember boredom? Boredom was to a nineties childhood what stress is to modern adulthood – a constant and inescapable presence, relieved only by television.
See related Gotham season 4 episode 7 review: A Day In The Narrows
The difference is, even television could be boring in the nineties. Grown-ups exclusively watched One Man And His Dog, The Budget and Ballykissangel, the sort of programmes that gave you Sunday-night-dread any day of the week. Try as you might to escape border collies, Kenneth Clarke and priests having harvest festival scrapes in picturesque Irish villages, it simply wasn’t possible. There were no streaming services to come to your rescue. Video rental was a birthdays-only treat. What else were you supposed to do? Read?
Every so often, a bright light would shine through, illuminating the murk of Ground Force and Oh,...
- 12/5/2017
- Den of Geek
After three weeks of chair-swapping drama, the Six Chair Challenge finally concludes this evening. All that's left is for Cheryl to finish choosing her groups and then for Simon to tackle the Overs category.
Throughout the competition Simon has been less than enthusiastic about mentoring the Overs, and according to what we've heard, he's still pretty grumpy this evening. So we're sure that all the chair-swapping's going to be as brutal as ever.
Join us from 7pm and we'll bring you all the action live as it happens, including performances from some of our favourites such as lovely Anton and Bupsi. Enjoy!
20:59Exciting Trailer Time! Both you and us thought Six Chair Challenge may never end, but the day has finally come. Next week Judges' Houses is back, and for the first time ever, the final decisions are made Live! Thanks for joining us this week - as always,...
Throughout the competition Simon has been less than enthusiastic about mentoring the Overs, and according to what we've heard, he's still pretty grumpy this evening. So we're sure that all the chair-swapping's going to be as brutal as ever.
Join us from 7pm and we'll bring you all the action live as it happens, including performances from some of our favourites such as lovely Anton and Bupsi. Enjoy!
20:59Exciting Trailer Time! Both you and us thought Six Chair Challenge may never end, but the day has finally come. Next week Judges' Houses is back, and for the first time ever, the final decisions are made Live! Thanks for joining us this week - as always,...
- 10/18/2015
- Digital Spy
In celebration of Cbbc reached its 30th birthday, one of its biggest stars made an appearance on BBC Breakfast today.
Past presenter Andy Crane was reunited with his co-host Edd the Duck - who didn't always have a green mohawk, thanks Twitter - for a little catch-up.
Photo of our morning! @billturnbull and @louiseminchin with @andycrane64 and #eddtheduck ! #CBBCis30 pic.twitter.com/7ztFn89xa8
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) September 9, 2015
The appearance of course had Twitter users feeling all nostalgic:
Edd The Duck Fact: Edd the Duck made his debut in 1988, with a bald head, until he 'went to the hairdressers' returning with a green mohawk.
— Xenophon Moscrop (@strnks) September 7, 2015
Happy birthday #EddTheDuck and Sega #Dreamcast.
I used to like the Edd the Duck milkshakes. Yes they were a thing.
— Dave Roberts (@RealDaveRoberts) September 9, 2015
@damienstjohn does anybody remember the rap style video #EddTheDuck did? Used to have it on VHS... Need it back in my life.
Past presenter Andy Crane was reunited with his co-host Edd the Duck - who didn't always have a green mohawk, thanks Twitter - for a little catch-up.
Photo of our morning! @billturnbull and @louiseminchin with @andycrane64 and #eddtheduck ! #CBBCis30 pic.twitter.com/7ztFn89xa8
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) September 9, 2015
The appearance of course had Twitter users feeling all nostalgic:
Edd The Duck Fact: Edd the Duck made his debut in 1988, with a bald head, until he 'went to the hairdressers' returning with a green mohawk.
— Xenophon Moscrop (@strnks) September 7, 2015
Happy birthday #EddTheDuck and Sega #Dreamcast.
I used to like the Edd the Duck milkshakes. Yes they were a thing.
— Dave Roberts (@RealDaveRoberts) September 9, 2015
@damienstjohn does anybody remember the rap style video #EddTheDuck did? Used to have it on VHS... Need it back in my life.
- 9/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Children's BBC turns 30 tomorrow and Hacker T Dog is throwing a party.
In a fun new video, Hacker calls up some old friends - including Zoe Ball, Andi Peters, Dick and Dom, Gordon the Gopher and Edd the Duck - to invite them along, although the attempt doesn't prove entirely successful.
Hacker's Birthday Bash: 30 Years of Children's BBC airs tomorrow (September 9) at 6pm on the Cbbc TV channel.
The 60-minute live programme will see more than 20 former presenters and puppets returning.
Andi Peters will reunite with Edd the Duck in the Broom Cupboard for the special, while Zoe Ball and Phillip Schofield will look back on their time on the channel.
Viewers have been warned that Gordon the Gopher "has been off the rails for several years", with Cheryl Taylor, Controller of Cbbc, saying of the celebration: "Even Gordon is welcome - as long as he's a good gopher!
In a fun new video, Hacker calls up some old friends - including Zoe Ball, Andi Peters, Dick and Dom, Gordon the Gopher and Edd the Duck - to invite them along, although the attempt doesn't prove entirely successful.
Hacker's Birthday Bash: 30 Years of Children's BBC airs tomorrow (September 9) at 6pm on the Cbbc TV channel.
The 60-minute live programme will see more than 20 former presenters and puppets returning.
Andi Peters will reunite with Edd the Duck in the Broom Cupboard for the special, while Zoe Ball and Phillip Schofield will look back on their time on the channel.
Viewers have been warned that Gordon the Gopher "has been off the rails for several years", with Cheryl Taylor, Controller of Cbbc, saying of the celebration: "Even Gordon is welcome - as long as he's a good gopher!
- 9/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Louisa Mellor Sep 9, 2016
31 years ago, Cbbc's Broom Cupboard opened its doors. We salute some of its most memorable moments...
On the afternoon of the 9th of September 1985, UK children were introduced to their new big brother. Phillip Schofield, a vision in a side-parting, a geometric print jumper and a beaming smile, arrived in the Children’s BBC Broom Cupboard to babysit the nation’s kids for an hour and a half every weekday.
Schofield’s job was to ferry us through the post-school slump and drop us off at Neighbours no later than 5.35pm. He let us watch cartoons, wished us happy birthday, praised our felt-tip drawings of Jimbo and the Jet Set, and never once told us off for eating too many packs of salt and vinegar Chipsticks before tea.
After Phillip came Debbie Flint, who was awesome because her earrings didn’t match, and then Andy Crane, who...
31 years ago, Cbbc's Broom Cupboard opened its doors. We salute some of its most memorable moments...
On the afternoon of the 9th of September 1985, UK children were introduced to their new big brother. Phillip Schofield, a vision in a side-parting, a geometric print jumper and a beaming smile, arrived in the Children’s BBC Broom Cupboard to babysit the nation’s kids for an hour and a half every weekday.
Schofield’s job was to ferry us through the post-school slump and drop us off at Neighbours no later than 5.35pm. He let us watch cartoons, wished us happy birthday, praised our felt-tip drawings of Jimbo and the Jet Set, and never once told us off for eating too many packs of salt and vinegar Chipsticks before tea.
After Phillip came Debbie Flint, who was awesome because her earrings didn’t match, and then Andy Crane, who...
- 9/3/2015
- Den of Geek
To mark Cbbc’s thirtieth birthday, we delve into the Broom Cupboard to salute some cherished childhood memories…
On the afternoon of the 9th of September 1985, UK children were introduced to their new big brother. Phillip Schofield, a vision in a side-parting, a geometric print jumper and a beaming smile, arrived in the Children’s BBC Broom Cupboard to babysit the nation’s kids for an hour and a half every weekday.
Schofield’s job was to ferry us through the post-school slump and drop us off at Neighbours no later than 5.35pm. He let us watch cartoons, wished us happy birthday, praised our felt-tip drawings of Jimbo and the Jet Set, and never once told us off for eating too many packs of salt and vinegar Chipsticks before tea.
After Phillip came Debbie Flint, who was awesome because her earrings didn’t match, and then Andy Crane, who taught...
On the afternoon of the 9th of September 1985, UK children were introduced to their new big brother. Phillip Schofield, a vision in a side-parting, a geometric print jumper and a beaming smile, arrived in the Children’s BBC Broom Cupboard to babysit the nation’s kids for an hour and a half every weekday.
Schofield’s job was to ferry us through the post-school slump and drop us off at Neighbours no later than 5.35pm. He let us watch cartoons, wished us happy birthday, praised our felt-tip drawings of Jimbo and the Jet Set, and never once told us off for eating too many packs of salt and vinegar Chipsticks before tea.
After Phillip came Debbie Flint, who was awesome because her earrings didn’t match, and then Andy Crane, who taught...
- 9/3/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
When we found out last week that Gordon the Gopher and other childhood favourites were being revived for a special, we got so excited we dug out our Edd The Duck lunchbox and started reminiscing about our first loves: Andi Peters, Zoe Ball and Phillip Schofield.
But when we started to talk about some of our favourite kids' TV programmes, there were blank faces in the office. And in fact, when we've brought up these classics in the past, we've been met by general bafflement. So below, we present just 6 of our favourite kids' TV shows that no-one remembers... Do you?
1. Incredible Games (1994-1995) - Tom Eames, senior entertainment reporter
It only aired for two series from 1994 to 1995, but The Incredible Games was one of the cleverest kids' games shows ever, and no-one seems to remember it.
Essentially The Crystal Maze for kids, it was set in a fictional Tron-like skyscraper,...
But when we started to talk about some of our favourite kids' TV programmes, there were blank faces in the office. And in fact, when we've brought up these classics in the past, we've been met by general bafflement. So below, we present just 6 of our favourite kids' TV shows that no-one remembers... Do you?
1. Incredible Games (1994-1995) - Tom Eames, senior entertainment reporter
It only aired for two series from 1994 to 1995, but The Incredible Games was one of the cleverest kids' games shows ever, and no-one seems to remember it.
Essentially The Crystal Maze for kids, it was set in a fictional Tron-like skyscraper,...
- 8/14/2015
- Digital Spy
When we found out last week that Gordon the Gopher and other childhood favourites were being revived for a special, we got so excited we dug out our Edd The Duck lunchbox and started reminiscing about our first loves: Andi Peters, Zoe Ball and Phillip Schofield.
But when we started to talk about some of our favourite kids' TV programmes, there were blank faces in the office. And in fact, when we've brought up these classics in the past, we've been met by general bafflement. So below, we present just 7 of our favourite kids' TV shows that no-one remembers... Do you?
1. Incredible Games (1994-1995)
It only aired for two series from 1994 to 1995, but The Incredible Games was one of the cleverest kids' games shows ever, and no-one seems to remember it.
Essentially The Crystal Maze for kids, it was set in a fictional Tron-like skyscraper, and featured a bunch of...
But when we started to talk about some of our favourite kids' TV programmes, there were blank faces in the office. And in fact, when we've brought up these classics in the past, we've been met by general bafflement. So below, we present just 7 of our favourite kids' TV shows that no-one remembers... Do you?
1. Incredible Games (1994-1995)
It only aired for two series from 1994 to 1995, but The Incredible Games was one of the cleverest kids' games shows ever, and no-one seems to remember it.
Essentially The Crystal Maze for kids, it was set in a fictional Tron-like skyscraper, and featured a bunch of...
- 8/14/2015
- Digital Spy
Gordon the Gopher could be about to launch 2015's biggest comeback... but only if he's on his best behaviour.
Gordon is one of many Cbbc favourites coming together on Wednesday, September 9 to mark the 30th anniversary of the first Children's BBC Presentation.
The BBC have said that while Phillip Schofield's former sidekick "has been off the rails for several years", he will clean up his act to introduce himself to a new generation of Cbbc viewers.
Cheryl Taylor, Controller of Cbbc, said: "We'd be delighted to welcome all the stars back to Cbbc for this special event. Even Gordon is welcome - as long as he's a good gopher! So he's on the guest list... for now."
Andi Peters will reunite with Edd the Duck in the Broom Cupboard for the special, while Zoe Ball and Schofield will look back on their time on the popular series.
The 60-minute live programme,...
Gordon is one of many Cbbc favourites coming together on Wednesday, September 9 to mark the 30th anniversary of the first Children's BBC Presentation.
The BBC have said that while Phillip Schofield's former sidekick "has been off the rails for several years", he will clean up his act to introduce himself to a new generation of Cbbc viewers.
Cheryl Taylor, Controller of Cbbc, said: "We'd be delighted to welcome all the stars back to Cbbc for this special event. Even Gordon is welcome - as long as he's a good gopher! So he's on the guest list... for now."
Andi Peters will reunite with Edd the Duck in the Broom Cupboard for the special, while Zoe Ball and Schofield will look back on their time on the popular series.
The 60-minute live programme,...
- 8/7/2015
- Digital Spy
Hours of dedicated Take Me Out viewing means we love Paddy McGuinness, so when we found out that he had a new Channel 4 gameshow, we had to pop to Manchester to watch him filming.
Benchmark sees a contestant trying to guess the numerical answer to a question - with a group of other contestants setting the benchmark by guessing as well. But with questions about biscuits and members of the public involved - plus a seriously tense final round - it's a fun teatime watch. Here's what Paddy told us about it all...
"I'd probably say 70% of the stuff that I get offered, I turn down. I've only ever done stuff with regards to live or TV that I've thought, 'There's something there, there's something I can do with it'."
"Benchmark is very much like Take Me Out where you're chatting to people up and down. It's always great...
Benchmark sees a contestant trying to guess the numerical answer to a question - with a group of other contestants setting the benchmark by guessing as well. But with questions about biscuits and members of the public involved - plus a seriously tense final round - it's a fun teatime watch. Here's what Paddy told us about it all...
"I'd probably say 70% of the stuff that I get offered, I turn down. I've only ever done stuff with regards to live or TV that I've thought, 'There's something there, there's something I can do with it'."
"Benchmark is very much like Take Me Out where you're chatting to people up and down. It's always great...
- 5/31/2015
- Digital Spy
American Idol was announced to be coming to an end after 15 seasons yesterday (May 12), but did you know that Ryan Seacrest used to have a co-host?
Brian Dunkleman hosted the Fox competition's first season alongside Ryan Seacrest, before the latter took sole control. History has not been kind to poor old Brian since, with Fox TV CEO Dana Walden joking about a possible reunion for the pair.
"Where is Brian Dunkleman? If you give me his number, I will call and invite him," she joked, though Dunkleman gave as good as he got last night:
I knew American Idol would never last without me #Cancelled
— brian dunkleman (@briandunkleman) May 11, 2015
To honour Dunkleman, we have collected a few hosts of massive shows that you may have cruelly forgotten, starting with the man himself.
1. Brian Dunkleman (American Idol)
The comedian co-hosted the Fox series with Ryan Seacrest for its first season, which...
Brian Dunkleman hosted the Fox competition's first season alongside Ryan Seacrest, before the latter took sole control. History has not been kind to poor old Brian since, with Fox TV CEO Dana Walden joking about a possible reunion for the pair.
"Where is Brian Dunkleman? If you give me his number, I will call and invite him," she joked, though Dunkleman gave as good as he got last night:
I knew American Idol would never last without me #Cancelled
— brian dunkleman (@briandunkleman) May 11, 2015
To honour Dunkleman, we have collected a few hosts of massive shows that you may have cruelly forgotten, starting with the man himself.
1. Brian Dunkleman (American Idol)
The comedian co-hosted the Fox series with Ryan Seacrest for its first season, which...
- 5/12/2015
- Digital Spy
Two Overs in The X Factor Grand Finale. Who'd-a-thunk it?
Fleur East and Ben Haenow have beaten off Jack Walton, Stereo Kicks and Stevi Ritchie (oh, behave!) to make it to Wembley tonight.
And although we won't be seeing Andi Peters at the CD printing press (more for shame), we can expect more Louis Walsh, celebratory sausages and One Direction.
Crack out the eggnog and join Digital Spy as we await the news of whether Fleur or Ben will follow the illustrious steps of Shayne Ward, Steve Brookstein and Leon Jackson to take The X Factor crown.
Even more exciting than that, we're also hoping for an update on whether Labrinth ever had his wisdom teeth out...
22:01Anyway, that's it everyone! With one last plug for the tour, we're over and out. Goodnight all!
21:59There are too many X Factor finalists there with shaved sides of their heads.
Fleur East and Ben Haenow have beaten off Jack Walton, Stereo Kicks and Stevi Ritchie (oh, behave!) to make it to Wembley tonight.
And although we won't be seeing Andi Peters at the CD printing press (more for shame), we can expect more Louis Walsh, celebratory sausages and One Direction.
Crack out the eggnog and join Digital Spy as we await the news of whether Fleur or Ben will follow the illustrious steps of Shayne Ward, Steve Brookstein and Leon Jackson to take The X Factor crown.
Even more exciting than that, we're also hoping for an update on whether Labrinth ever had his wisdom teeth out...
22:01Anyway, that's it everyone! With one last plug for the tour, we're over and out. Goodnight all!
21:59There are too many X Factor finalists there with shaved sides of their heads.
- 12/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Two Overs in The X Factor Grand Finale. Who'd-a-thunk it?
Fleur East and Ben Haenow have beaten off Jack Walton, Stereo Kicks and Stevi Ritchie (oh, behave!) to make it to Wembley tonight.
And although we won't be seeing Andi Peters at the CD printing press (more for shame), we can expect more Louis Walsh, celebratory sausages and One Direction.
Crack out the eggnog and join Digital Spy as we await the news of whether Fleur or Ben will follow the illustrious steps of Shayne Ward, Steve Brookstein and Leon Jackson to take The X Factor crown.
Even more exciting than that, we're also hoping for an update on whether Labrinth ever had his wisdom teeth out...
22:01Anyway, that's it everyone! With one last plug for the tour, we're over and out. Goodnight all!
21:59There are too many X Factor finalists there with shaved sides of their heads.
Fleur East and Ben Haenow have beaten off Jack Walton, Stereo Kicks and Stevi Ritchie (oh, behave!) to make it to Wembley tonight.
And although we won't be seeing Andi Peters at the CD printing press (more for shame), we can expect more Louis Walsh, celebratory sausages and One Direction.
Crack out the eggnog and join Digital Spy as we await the news of whether Fleur or Ben will follow the illustrious steps of Shayne Ward, Steve Brookstein and Leon Jackson to take The X Factor crown.
Even more exciting than that, we're also hoping for an update on whether Labrinth ever had his wisdom teeth out...
22:01Anyway, that's it everyone! With one last plug for the tour, we're over and out. Goodnight all!
21:59There are too many X Factor finalists there with shaved sides of their heads.
- 12/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Cbbc icon Edd the Duck has reunited with Andi Peters for Christmas dinner.
The Broom Cupboard puppet and presenter - both looking like they haven't aged a day since they were a fixture on kids TV - got together for a special meal courtesy of Pizza Express.
Edd, sporting his famous green mohawk and a festive coat, pulled a cracker with Peters while sharing a pizza.
Edd first appeared on Cbbc opposite Peters and Andy Crane in the late '80s and '90s, and even released his own single 'Awesome Dood!' in 1990.
Sooty, Kermit, Edd the Duck: 31 TV puppets we still love
Watch the video for Edd the Duck's genre-defining hit single 'Awesome Dood!' below:...
The Broom Cupboard puppet and presenter - both looking like they haven't aged a day since they were a fixture on kids TV - got together for a special meal courtesy of Pizza Express.
Edd, sporting his famous green mohawk and a festive coat, pulled a cracker with Peters while sharing a pizza.
Edd first appeared on Cbbc opposite Peters and Andy Crane in the late '80s and '90s, and even released his own single 'Awesome Dood!' in 1990.
Sooty, Kermit, Edd the Duck: 31 TV puppets we still love
Watch the video for Edd the Duck's genre-defining hit single 'Awesome Dood!' below:...
- 12/1/2014
- Digital Spy
Ben Shephard went green around the gills as he squared up to some fish eyes in his very own Bushtucker Trial on Good Morning Britain.
The TV presenter was set the challenge by Andi Peters - currently in Australia to report on I'm a Celebrity - which involved placing as many fish eyes as he could manage inside his mouth in 30 seconds. He was then permitted to spit them out to count them up.
Ahead of the challenge, he posted a picture of the unappetising bowl of eyes, along with the caption: "The eyes have it!! @andipeters I owe you Peters!! @susannareid100 can't wait- could you eat one???? 8.20 @gmb"
The eyes have it!! @andipeters I owe you Peters!! @susannareid100 can't wait- could you eat one???? 8.20 @Gmb pic.twitter.com/wMNQUy4BT3
— Ben Shephard (@benshephard) November 27, 2014
Before he embarked on the stomach-churning task, co-host Susanna Reid asked him how he was feeling,...
The TV presenter was set the challenge by Andi Peters - currently in Australia to report on I'm a Celebrity - which involved placing as many fish eyes as he could manage inside his mouth in 30 seconds. He was then permitted to spit them out to count them up.
Ahead of the challenge, he posted a picture of the unappetising bowl of eyes, along with the caption: "The eyes have it!! @andipeters I owe you Peters!! @susannareid100 can't wait- could you eat one???? 8.20 @gmb"
The eyes have it!! @andipeters I owe you Peters!! @susannareid100 can't wait- could you eat one???? 8.20 @Gmb pic.twitter.com/wMNQUy4BT3
— Ben Shephard (@benshephard) November 27, 2014
Before he embarked on the stomach-churning task, co-host Susanna Reid asked him how he was feeling,...
- 11/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Another week goes by and yet more Star Wars: Episode VII rumors have landed. This time they pertain to Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher's daughter, who will reportedly be making an appearance in Episode VII...though her role is unclear. Some have claimed she might play a younger Leia, but the most recent says she'll in fact be playing Fisher's on screen daughter in the film. Come inside to check out the rumors, our thoughts, and judge for yourself!
Let's look at this from the beginning. Last Friday Latino Review kicked this rumor off with a report that Billie Lourd had a part in the film. They surmised that Fisher's daughter would only have a cameo, and didn't give out any other details. As such, we didn't run with the story as there was so little to go on. Over the last couple days, however, a few more things have come out.
Let's look at this from the beginning. Last Friday Latino Review kicked this rumor off with a report that Billie Lourd had a part in the film. They surmised that Fisher's daughter would only have a cameo, and didn't give out any other details. As such, we didn't run with the story as there was so little to go on. Over the last couple days, however, a few more things have come out.
- 7/1/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Football, football, football. It's all anybody is going to bang on about for the next month. Or at least until England get knocked out on penalties anyway.
However, even for those who don't care for the delights of 22 men running around hoofing a ball and rolling around like pansies, there is something to enjoy tonight. The World Cup Opening Ceremony.
Jack Wilshere, Gerard Pique: World Cup 2014's hottest footballers, part 1
BBC pundits' World Cup guide: Who will win? Are England doomed?
Announcing Digital Spy's World Cup of football games
8 World Cup anthems for 2014: The Good, The Bad... and The Macarooney
World Cup 2014: Andy Bates teaches DS how to make Brazilian footie snacks
With Jennifer Lopez booked to perform, and the promise of an extraordinary samba festival, the party in Sao Paulo promises to be great entertainment.
If nothing else, we can also enjoy chuckling at Adrian Chiles bumbling...
However, even for those who don't care for the delights of 22 men running around hoofing a ball and rolling around like pansies, there is something to enjoy tonight. The World Cup Opening Ceremony.
Jack Wilshere, Gerard Pique: World Cup 2014's hottest footballers, part 1
BBC pundits' World Cup guide: Who will win? Are England doomed?
Announcing Digital Spy's World Cup of football games
8 World Cup anthems for 2014: The Good, The Bad... and The Macarooney
World Cup 2014: Andy Bates teaches DS how to make Brazilian footie snacks
With Jennifer Lopez booked to perform, and the promise of an extraordinary samba festival, the party in Sao Paulo promises to be great entertainment.
If nothing else, we can also enjoy chuckling at Adrian Chiles bumbling...
- 6/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Judging a breakfast show on its ratings alone is always dangerous.
Watching breakfast TV is a habit and it has to fit into our busy morning schedules, so a slight change to the format can mean that our 10-minute breakfast break with our corn flakes and the telly suddenly coincides with the weather and we'll probably switch channels or even switch off altogether.
Viewers look for familiarity, comfort and something easily digestible in the mornings. BBC Breakfast has nailed all three of these traits over the last five years and for that reason, ITV has been floundering to match them in the early morning ratings war.
GMTV had grown tired and grey, and Daybreak was an ugly explosion of colour and dreadful decisions. The channel's latest attempt to wrestle back viewers, Good Morning Britain, opened with lukewarm reviews one month ago and the ratings have been dropping ever since.
But are the problems terminal?...
Watching breakfast TV is a habit and it has to fit into our busy morning schedules, so a slight change to the format can mean that our 10-minute breakfast break with our corn flakes and the telly suddenly coincides with the weather and we'll probably switch channels or even switch off altogether.
Viewers look for familiarity, comfort and something easily digestible in the mornings. BBC Breakfast has nailed all three of these traits over the last five years and for that reason, ITV has been floundering to match them in the early morning ratings war.
GMTV had grown tired and grey, and Daybreak was an ugly explosion of colour and dreadful decisions. The channel's latest attempt to wrestle back viewers, Good Morning Britain, opened with lukewarm reviews one month ago and the ratings have been dropping ever since.
But are the problems terminal?...
- 5/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Well, it's definitely better than Daybreak.
It might not be the highest praise ever heaped on a breakfast TV show, but ITV's big cheeses will probably be breathing a sigh of relief this afternoon that they haven't found themselves another laughable turkey.
Good Morning Britain: Reactions and reviews round-up
Good Morning Britain launch: As it happens - Live Blog
Despite numerous revamps and hosts, Daybreak was doomed from its opening show, which failed to match the hype and was an uncomfortable hybrid of its predecessor GMTV, ITV's fierce rival BBC Breakfast and most oddly of all, The One Show.
Good Morning Britain's launch has, deliberately, been much more low key. The tabloids have been fed some quotes from Susanna Reid and her poaching from the BBC gave the Daily Mail plenty more reasons to ogle at her "pins", but the show hasn't suffered from the same pre-debut hullabaloo...
It might not be the highest praise ever heaped on a breakfast TV show, but ITV's big cheeses will probably be breathing a sigh of relief this afternoon that they haven't found themselves another laughable turkey.
Good Morning Britain: Reactions and reviews round-up
Good Morning Britain launch: As it happens - Live Blog
Despite numerous revamps and hosts, Daybreak was doomed from its opening show, which failed to match the hype and was an uncomfortable hybrid of its predecessor GMTV, ITV's fierce rival BBC Breakfast and most oddly of all, The One Show.
Good Morning Britain's launch has, deliberately, been much more low key. The tabloids have been fed some quotes from Susanna Reid and her poaching from the BBC gave the Daily Mail plenty more reasons to ogle at her "pins", but the show hasn't suffered from the same pre-debut hullabaloo...
- 4/28/2014
- Digital Spy
ITV launched its latest attempt in the breakfast TV war earlier today (April 28), with Good Morning Britain landing on our screens.
Susanna Reid, Ben Shephard, Sean Fletcher and Charlotte Hawkins co-hosted the brand new format, following Daybreak's end on Friday. But how well did they fare?
Most of the early reviews appear to be largely positive, with most people commenting on its similarity with Us morning show Good Morning America. Digital Spy has compiled a round-up of reviews and reactions from around the web below:
Critic Reviews
Alex Fletcher - Digital Spy
"The new 'serious news' format for Good Morning Britain feels like it's having to battle with ITV's natural lean towards fluff. The presentation of 'One Direction talking loves and relationships' as breaking news undermines a lot of the hard work they're putting in elsewhere. Do ITV really believe we can't absorb some serious news in the morning...
Susanna Reid, Ben Shephard, Sean Fletcher and Charlotte Hawkins co-hosted the brand new format, following Daybreak's end on Friday. But how well did they fare?
Most of the early reviews appear to be largely positive, with most people commenting on its similarity with Us morning show Good Morning America. Digital Spy has compiled a round-up of reviews and reactions from around the web below:
Critic Reviews
Alex Fletcher - Digital Spy
"The new 'serious news' format for Good Morning Britain feels like it's having to battle with ITV's natural lean towards fluff. The presentation of 'One Direction talking loves and relationships' as breaking news undermines a lot of the hard work they're putting in elsewhere. Do ITV really believe we can't absorb some serious news in the morning...
- 4/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Goodbye Daybreak. Good morning, erm, Good Morning Britain.
ITV's latest attempt to revive their breakfast schedules and make a dent in the ratings of their fierce rivals at BBC Breakfast comes in the shape of four familiar faces from morning television.
Sky's Sean Fletcher and Charlotte Hawkins, former GMTV host and all round good egg Ben Shephard and the star attraction, who ITV no doubt hope is the jewel in their crown, Susanna Reid.
Poached from the BBC and fresh from a successful run on Strictly Come Dancing, ITV are hoping she's the perfect mix of sharp journalism and warm presenting. Just don't say the words Christine or Bleakley.
Will Good Morning Britain be ITV breakfast's biggest hit since Roland Rat? Or have we got another Daybreak disaster on our hands?
From 6am on Monday (April 28) morning we'll be live-blogging the launch and trying to avoid dropping ketchup from our bacon sandwich on our keyboard.
ITV's latest attempt to revive their breakfast schedules and make a dent in the ratings of their fierce rivals at BBC Breakfast comes in the shape of four familiar faces from morning television.
Sky's Sean Fletcher and Charlotte Hawkins, former GMTV host and all round good egg Ben Shephard and the star attraction, who ITV no doubt hope is the jewel in their crown, Susanna Reid.
Poached from the BBC and fresh from a successful run on Strictly Come Dancing, ITV are hoping she's the perfect mix of sharp journalism and warm presenting. Just don't say the words Christine or Bleakley.
Will Good Morning Britain be ITV breakfast's biggest hit since Roland Rat? Or have we got another Daybreak disaster on our hands?
From 6am on Monday (April 28) morning we'll be live-blogging the launch and trying to avoid dropping ketchup from our bacon sandwich on our keyboard.
- 4/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Here at Digital Spy, we love both game shows and Andi Peters - so imagine our delight when we were given the chance to pop up to Manchester to have a go at ITV's brand new series Ejector Seat! Of course, we then went on to get very nervous (the lights are bright, you guys!), freaked out at the possibility of pressing our buzzer prematurely (who hasn't been there?) and basically kind of embarrassed ourselves a little bit.
That said, we had a great time - and can't wait to see more people getting tipped back in those Ejector Seat chairs (which are very comfy, just so you know. Deceptively comfy.) Watch the video below to see how Digital Spy did (we swear we knew all of the answers, honest) and then read on to see what Andi had to say about the show...
You've filmed a bunch of episodes of Ejector Seat now.
That said, we had a great time - and can't wait to see more people getting tipped back in those Ejector Seat chairs (which are very comfy, just so you know. Deceptively comfy.) Watch the video below to see how Digital Spy did (we swear we knew all of the answers, honest) and then read on to see what Andi had to say about the show...
You've filmed a bunch of episodes of Ejector Seat now.
- 4/27/2014
- Digital Spy
The British public's top ten favourite double acts have been revealed.
Britain's Best Loved Double Acts - a celebration of the UK's favourite pairings - will air tomorrow night (April 12) on Channel 5.
Entertainment and comedy duos - such as Ant & Dec and The Two Ronnies - will feature, plus twosomes from the worlds of music, animation, drama and sport - including Chas and Dave, Zig and Zag, Dick and Dom and Andi Peters and Emma Forbes.
Digital Spy can reveal who has made the top ten - though you'll have to tune in at 7.15pm on Saturday to find out which order they come in, and which duo has claimed the top spot.
The top ten list is as follows...
Tom and Jerry
Wallace and Gromit
Torvill and Dean
Morecambe and Wise
Scott and Charlene
Fry and Laurie
Ant & Dec
The Two Ronnies
French and Saunders
Del Boy and Rodney...
Britain's Best Loved Double Acts - a celebration of the UK's favourite pairings - will air tomorrow night (April 12) on Channel 5.
Entertainment and comedy duos - such as Ant & Dec and The Two Ronnies - will feature, plus twosomes from the worlds of music, animation, drama and sport - including Chas and Dave, Zig and Zag, Dick and Dom and Andi Peters and Emma Forbes.
Digital Spy can reveal who has made the top ten - though you'll have to tune in at 7.15pm on Saturday to find out which order they come in, and which duo has claimed the top spot.
The top ten list is as follows...
Tom and Jerry
Wallace and Gromit
Torvill and Dean
Morecambe and Wise
Scott and Charlene
Fry and Laurie
Ant & Dec
The Two Ronnies
French and Saunders
Del Boy and Rodney...
- 4/11/2014
- Digital Spy
We're feeling a little bereft. The Big Reunion has come to an end - though at least it was with a bang! The show went out in style with the much-trailed Hammersmith gig and now it's time to pack up our trouser skirts, heart glitter and gel pens and get back to our adult lives (well, as adult as we get anyway.) But at least the last hurrah was a good'un - here's what we noticed from the last episode of The Big Reunion's second series...
1. Kian Egan has a filthy mouth.
"Hear'Say, kiss my arse." Kian. We expected better from a former Westlife member from Westlife.
2. Andi Peters' voiceover just got even more ridiculous.
It started reasonably enough, with talk of clutching crocheted Adam Rickitt dolls to our bosoms, which we related to, obviously. Then it just got silly: "Jade is wearing a hat." Then it got...
1. Kian Egan has a filthy mouth.
"Hear'Say, kiss my arse." Kian. We expected better from a former Westlife member from Westlife.
2. Andi Peters' voiceover just got even more ridiculous.
It started reasonably enough, with talk of clutching crocheted Adam Rickitt dolls to our bosoms, which we related to, obviously. Then it just got silly: "Jade is wearing a hat." Then it got...
- 3/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Andi Peters has revealed that he would love the Spice Girls to get back together on The Big Reunion.
Peters - who provides the show's funny voiceover - told Digital Spy that he has quite a list of groups he'd be keen to see if the series returns for a third time.
"I'd love Mis-Teeq to do it, but Alesha [Dixon] I'm sure won't do it," he said. "S Club 7 would be great - they'd have a lot of stories to tell."
Peters acknowledged that it is hard to reunite bands with a "big standout star", adding: "Isn't there a rumour that the Spice Girls are going to get back together but without Victoria? I'm not sure it works, all these band things, without one member. But then we did it with 5ive without J. And it was fine."
When DS pointed out this series has seen A1, Damage and...
Peters - who provides the show's funny voiceover - told Digital Spy that he has quite a list of groups he'd be keen to see if the series returns for a third time.
"I'd love Mis-Teeq to do it, but Alesha [Dixon] I'm sure won't do it," he said. "S Club 7 would be great - they'd have a lot of stories to tell."
Peters acknowledged that it is hard to reunite bands with a "big standout star", adding: "Isn't there a rumour that the Spice Girls are going to get back together but without Victoria? I'm not sure it works, all these band things, without one member. But then we did it with 5ive without J. And it was fine."
When DS pointed out this series has seen A1, Damage and...
- 3/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Andi Peters has laughed off Noel Edmonds's recent claims that he would like to buy the BBC.
Edmonds recently suggested that he has assembled a consortium of financial backers who are interested in taking over the corporation, though he was later heavily questioned by Jeremy Paxman in a strange encounter on Newsnight and Radio 1 DJ Greg James branded the possibility "ludicrous".
What would Noel Edmonds's BBC look like?
Peters has now also treated the plans with derision, telling Digital Spy: "He wants to buy the BBC? Oh, hilarious. That's hilarious. Well, do you know what, if he does, I'd like to make sure he brings back Noel's House Party, one of my favourite shows."
Peters - who was speaking to DS about his new ITV game show Ejector Seat - added: "You can't buy the BBC! What a ludicrous thing. You can't buy the BBC.
"I wish you...
Edmonds recently suggested that he has assembled a consortium of financial backers who are interested in taking over the corporation, though he was later heavily questioned by Jeremy Paxman in a strange encounter on Newsnight and Radio 1 DJ Greg James branded the possibility "ludicrous".
What would Noel Edmonds's BBC look like?
Peters has now also treated the plans with derision, telling Digital Spy: "He wants to buy the BBC? Oh, hilarious. That's hilarious. Well, do you know what, if he does, I'd like to make sure he brings back Noel's House Party, one of my favourite shows."
Peters - who was speaking to DS about his new ITV game show Ejector Seat - added: "You can't buy the BBC! What a ludicrous thing. You can't buy the BBC.
"I wish you...
- 3/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Well, that was intense. If it wasn't Girl Thing at each other's throats in Ireland or Kavana 'not putting the effort in' at 5th Story's studio sessions, it all got a bit heated in Big Reunion land - we needed at least three cuppas to handle the drama. But we survived, and we're all a bit more knowledgeable - here's what we learned from this week's episode...
1. Jodi Albert agreed to host Girl Thing's reunion at the Irish mansion she shares with Kian Egan.
Honestly, what was she thinking? How those tasteful sofas escaped without blood splatter, we'll never know. On the other hand, maybe it's because almost the first thing Jodi said to Linzi when seeing her for the first time in 13 years was that she had to take her shoes off or Kian would kill them.
2. Everyone in Girl Thing was terrified about the reunion.
"I'm s**ting myself,...
1. Jodi Albert agreed to host Girl Thing's reunion at the Irish mansion she shares with Kian Egan.
Honestly, what was she thinking? How those tasteful sofas escaped without blood splatter, we'll never know. On the other hand, maybe it's because almost the first thing Jodi said to Linzi when seeing her for the first time in 13 years was that she had to take her shoes off or Kian would kill them.
2. Everyone in Girl Thing was terrified about the reunion.
"I'm s**ting myself,...
- 3/6/2014
- Digital Spy
The Big Reunion was a family affair this week, as '90s group 3T talked about the good, the bad and the tragic times they went through as members of the Jackson clan. Their story struck a chord with married mother-of-one and Girl Thing member Jodi Albert, who's been blogging about her time on the show exclusively for DS. Read on for her thoughts on Jackson family life, cheeky comparisons to the King of Pop and the prospect of being fired by fax like Eternal's Kéllé Bryan...
"First of all, I thought Andi Peters' jibe about Girl Thing not bothering Michael Jackson's record sales was hilarious. You can't take it too seriously - I think that's what makes The Big Reunion good. All of the bands at some point or another didn't end up working and you've got to be able to take it on the chin.
"First of all, I thought Andi Peters' jibe about Girl Thing not bothering Michael Jackson's record sales was hilarious. You can't take it too seriously - I think that's what makes The Big Reunion good. All of the bands at some point or another didn't end up working and you've got to be able to take it on the chin.
- 2/28/2014
- Digital Spy
There's just one band left to meet properly on The Big Reunion - yes, it's time for 3T to step up to the plate with talk of their aunt's nipples, being a Jackson and intense games of Pictionary. As if that wasn't enough, this episode also saw Eternal and A1 meeting up again, so it was packed full of juice. Read on to find out what we learned from the instalment...
1. 3T really were properly successful back in the day.
Yes, yes, they had the Jackson connection, but seriously - in 1996 they were ranked second only to the Spice Girls as the biggest-selling group in Europe. That's intense. Of course, it basically ran in their veins, and there was super cute home video footage of them as children having a go at the old music thing.
2. Michael Jackson refused to let 3T break into showbusiness as children.
The guys say...
1. 3T really were properly successful back in the day.
Yes, yes, they had the Jackson connection, but seriously - in 1996 they were ranked second only to the Spice Girls as the biggest-selling group in Europe. That's intense. Of course, it basically ran in their veins, and there was super cute home video footage of them as children having a go at the old music thing.
2. Michael Jackson refused to let 3T break into showbusiness as children.
The guys say...
- 2/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Okay, you can have this one for free - one of the things we learned from this instalment of The Big Reunion was just how good Eternal and A1 actually were. We always knew they were great, obviously, but the soundtrack for tonight's episode was incredible, and we'll be singing those hits for days. But of course, the music only tells part of the story - internally, there was some pretty heavy stuff going on with the girls and the boys... so what did we learn?
1. Kéllé felt isolated from the rest of the band right from the beginning.
Kéllé joined up because she was friends with Louise Redknapp from stage school - but she felt out of it almost immediately! "The girls just seemed quite standoffish," she said. "I was looking at Louise thinking, 'Have I done something?'... 'Is it me, or is this a bit hostile?'" Ouch.
1. Kéllé felt isolated from the rest of the band right from the beginning.
Kéllé joined up because she was friends with Louise Redknapp from stage school - but she felt out of it almost immediately! "The girls just seemed quite standoffish," she said. "I was looking at Louise thinking, 'Have I done something?'... 'Is it me, or is this a bit hostile?'" Ouch.
- 2/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Oh, isn't it good to have The Big Reunion back? As the sort of people who grew up pasting Top of the Pops stickers on every available surface, it's pleasing that we can revisit the glory years with the help of an ITV2 show on these cold, wet January nights. And boy, episode one did not disappoint. But as pop devotees, what exactly did we learn? Well, read on for the all-important lessons from tonight's instalment...
1. Andi Peters is still cheeky.
Well. Andi's narration was one of the best things about tonight's show, but we admit to blushing at times. "Simon Cowell splashed his massive wad in the direction of a famous French landmark." Andi, this is a family show! (Praise, though, for dubbing 'Freak Me' a "bonking anthem".)
2. Girl Thing's Nikki is voice twins with Philomena Cunk from Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe.
Seriously. It's creepy.
3. Victoria Beckham is loads of fun.
1. Andi Peters is still cheeky.
Well. Andi's narration was one of the best things about tonight's show, but we admit to blushing at times. "Simon Cowell splashed his massive wad in the direction of a famous French landmark." Andi, this is a family show! (Praise, though, for dubbing 'Freak Me' a "bonking anthem".)
2. Girl Thing's Nikki is voice twins with Philomena Cunk from Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe.
Seriously. It's creepy.
3. Victoria Beckham is loads of fun.
- 2/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Since we grew up surrounded by Top of the Pops and Smash Hits magazines, we were always going to be pretty happy with the lineup for series two of The Big Reunion. While others moaned about the lack of big names, we were chuffed. 3T? Check. Damage? Yep, remember them. Eternal? Obviously. A1? Well, we were a bit old for them, but then Ben was adorable on Big Brother. Brand new supergroup 5th Story? Our karaoke dreams made a reality.
But even we were left scratching our heads when Girl Thing were announced. Sure, we remember them vaguely trying to be a hit; we remember their one big song 'Last One Standing' in the sense that if someone hummed it we might have some kind of recollection. We know Jodi Albert, of course. But were Girl Thing really going to hit the nostalgic value of series one of The Big Reunion?...
But even we were left scratching our heads when Girl Thing were announced. Sure, we remember them vaguely trying to be a hit; we remember their one big song 'Last One Standing' in the sense that if someone hummed it we might have some kind of recollection. We know Jodi Albert, of course. But were Girl Thing really going to hit the nostalgic value of series one of The Big Reunion?...
- 2/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Andi Peters and Gethin Jones will host two new ITV daytime game shows. Andi - who currently narrates ITV2's 'The Big Reunion' - will front 'Ejector Seat', which sees contestants thrust out of their seats if they fail to correctly answer a series of questions. Former 'Blue Peter' presenter Gethin will host 'The 21st Question', in which hopefuls will be pitted against each other in a winner-stays-on format as they work their way through 21 difficult general knowledge questions. Both programmes were commissioned by ITV's daytime director Helen Warner. She said in a statement: ''ITV Daytime is the home of some fantastic quiz formats...
- 2/6/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Andi Peters has signed up to host new ITV daytime quiz show Ejector Seat.
The game sees six players sitting on "imposing" seats, each at the top of a track that leads towards "the edge".
If they answer questions incorrectly, their seat starts to move back towards the edge - and if they fail to stop themselves, they're ejected from their seat and eliminated from the competition.
The last contestant still in their seat will then be able to take part in the final round, with the chance to win up to £10,000.
Gethin Jones has also landed a quiz show on ITV daytime, with The 21st Question seeing a "power player" facing ten challengers through a series of 'winner stays on' rounds.
The final player left standing can then go on to win, as long as they are able to answer the 21st Question.
ITV's director of daytime Helen Warner...
The game sees six players sitting on "imposing" seats, each at the top of a track that leads towards "the edge".
If they answer questions incorrectly, their seat starts to move back towards the edge - and if they fail to stop themselves, they're ejected from their seat and eliminated from the competition.
The last contestant still in their seat will then be able to take part in the final round, with the chance to win up to £10,000.
Gethin Jones has also landed a quiz show on ITV daytime, with The 21st Question seeing a "power player" facing ten challengers through a series of 'winner stays on' rounds.
The final player left standing can then go on to win, as long as they are able to answer the 21st Question.
ITV's director of daytime Helen Warner...
- 2/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Like 10p Chomps, Lee Ryan's dignity and Shia Labeouf's acting career, we thought we'd seen the last of Saturday morning children's TV shows.
However, ITV went and surprised us all at the end of last year by announcing Scrambled, their attempt to revive the much-loved and much-missed TV format.
Can it revive the glory days of Live and Kicking and Sm:tv? It can if it follows our 'How to' guide to making a dream Saturday morning kids show. If you followed all these guidelines, there would be no better way to kick off your weekend.
1. There must be gunge. Lots of gunge.
It will probably also have to involve Peter Simon. The No.1 King of Gunge in the '90s. What self-respecting child of the '90s didn't want to push him in a load of blue gunk on the set of Run the Risk?
2. It must include...
However, ITV went and surprised us all at the end of last year by announcing Scrambled, their attempt to revive the much-loved and much-missed TV format.
Can it revive the glory days of Live and Kicking and Sm:tv? It can if it follows our 'How to' guide to making a dream Saturday morning kids show. If you followed all these guidelines, there would be no better way to kick off your weekend.
1. There must be gunge. Lots of gunge.
It will probably also have to involve Peter Simon. The No.1 King of Gunge in the '90s. What self-respecting child of the '90s didn't want to push him in a load of blue gunk on the set of Run the Risk?
2. It must include...
- 1/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Whatever happened to the children's TV presenters of our youth? Where did they go when the Broom Cupboard was shut down and when Edd the Duck went back to his pond? Digital Spy has hunted down 9 classic faces of '90s children's television on Twitter to answer those questions.
1. Dave Benson Phillips @DaveBensonPhill
Famous For: Playdays, Get Your Own Back, Wake Up in the Wild Room
Sample Tweet:
So, it begins... pic.twitter.com/bxWkD2tSsI
— Dave Benson Phillips (@DaveBensonPhill) November 18, 2013
And lots of chat about his appearance in Cinderella at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield.
2. Andy Crane @andycrane64
Famous For: Cbbc's Broom Cupboard (1987-1990), Motormouth, Bad Influence! and What's Up Doc?
Sample Tweet:
Heard of the Golden Flannel awards? They celebrate dreadful management speak - examples to use on the radio today would be very welcome!
— Andy Crane (@andycrane64) January 6, 2014
He's now a radio presenter for the BBC. And only occasionally veers into Partridge-isms.
1. Dave Benson Phillips @DaveBensonPhill
Famous For: Playdays, Get Your Own Back, Wake Up in the Wild Room
Sample Tweet:
So, it begins... pic.twitter.com/bxWkD2tSsI
— Dave Benson Phillips (@DaveBensonPhill) November 18, 2013
And lots of chat about his appearance in Cinderella at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield.
2. Andy Crane @andycrane64
Famous For: Cbbc's Broom Cupboard (1987-1990), Motormouth, Bad Influence! and What's Up Doc?
Sample Tweet:
Heard of the Golden Flannel awards? They celebrate dreadful management speak - examples to use on the radio today would be very welcome!
— Andy Crane (@andycrane64) January 6, 2014
He's now a radio presenter for the BBC. And only occasionally veers into Partridge-isms.
- 1/8/2014
- Digital Spy
This weekend sees the debut of a brand new Saturday night entertainment show with a twist - it has puppets!
To mark the launch of BBC One's That Puppet Game Show on Saturday night (August 10), Digital Spy compiles a list of just some of TV's greatest ever puppets.
Andy Pandy
One of the leading children's characters of the early 1950s, Andy Pandy's 26 episodes were shown continuously until 1970, when a new series was made. The sweet marionette and his friends Teddy and Looby Loo lived in a picnic basket, and chilled out to the dulcet tones of Maria Bird. A new stop-motion series returned in 2002.
Animal
One of the best-loved Muppets, Animal is a drummer for the band Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. He's surely up there with Dave Grohl, John Bonham and Ringo Starr as also one of the best-loved drummers of all time. Despite having a limited vocabulary,...
To mark the launch of BBC One's That Puppet Game Show on Saturday night (August 10), Digital Spy compiles a list of just some of TV's greatest ever puppets.
Andy Pandy
One of the leading children's characters of the early 1950s, Andy Pandy's 26 episodes were shown continuously until 1970, when a new series was made. The sweet marionette and his friends Teddy and Looby Loo lived in a picnic basket, and chilled out to the dulcet tones of Maria Bird. A new stop-motion series returned in 2002.
Animal
One of the best-loved Muppets, Animal is a drummer for the band Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. He's surely up there with Dave Grohl, John Bonham and Ringo Starr as also one of the best-loved drummers of all time. Despite having a limited vocabulary,...
- 8/9/2013
- Digital Spy
We're so used to seeing Hugh Jackman flashing his muscles as 'Wolverine' that it's easy to forget that he didn't always look quite so buff. And Hugh isn't the only celeb who has put the time in down at the gym to get himself into such impressive shape.
Remember scrawny little Kenzie from Blazin' Squad? Well he's not so little these days. And we doubt former Children's BBC presenter Andi Peters would even be able to fit in the broom cupboard any more. Heck, even Jodie Marsh could give these famous lads a run for their protein shakes in the muscle department.
So if you think that a big pair of guns or a rippling six pack are out of reach, here's 13 celebs who will prove you wrong...
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Remember scrawny little Kenzie from Blazin' Squad? Well he's not so little these days. And we doubt former Children's BBC presenter Andi Peters would even be able to fit in the broom cupboard any more. Heck, even Jodie Marsh could give these famous lads a run for their protein shakes in the muscle department.
So if you think that a big pair of guns or a rippling six pack are out of reach, here's 13 celebs who will prove you wrong...
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- 7/24/2013
- by The Huffington Post UK
- Huffington Post
Celebrity MasterChef returns to the BBC this summer with a new lineup of famous faces attempting to impress John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
16 celebrities will be putting their palates to the test and proving their culinary worth on primetime BBC One.
Sugababes star Heidi Range, comic Les Dennis, actors John Thomson, Denise Black and Brian Capron, and Bottom star Ade Edmondson are among the competitors.
Katy Brand, Shappi Khorsandi, TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff and sports stars Phillips Idowu, Matthew Hoggard and Joe Calzaghe are also taking part.
Completing the lineup are Jo Wood, rapper Speech Debelle, Boyzone's Shane Lynch and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter.
Exec producer Carla-Maria Lawson said: "The return of Celebrity MasterChef to this BBC One peak time slot sees thrills and spills and some extraordinary cooking from our lineup of well-known faces.
"In this series, the contestants' enthusiasm in their pursuit of the MasterChef trophy is palpable, often inspiring and sometimes very,...
16 celebrities will be putting their palates to the test and proving their culinary worth on primetime BBC One.
Sugababes star Heidi Range, comic Les Dennis, actors John Thomson, Denise Black and Brian Capron, and Bottom star Ade Edmondson are among the competitors.
Katy Brand, Shappi Khorsandi, TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff and sports stars Phillips Idowu, Matthew Hoggard and Joe Calzaghe are also taking part.
Completing the lineup are Jo Wood, rapper Speech Debelle, Boyzone's Shane Lynch and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter.
Exec producer Carla-Maria Lawson said: "The return of Celebrity MasterChef to this BBC One peak time slot sees thrills and spills and some extraordinary cooking from our lineup of well-known faces.
"In this series, the contestants' enthusiasm in their pursuit of the MasterChef trophy is palpable, often inspiring and sometimes very,...
- 6/24/2013
- Digital Spy
“I’ve got a great story and I’ve been looking for, it’s a ‑‑ it’s a great story and it needs to be a graphic novel and a graphic novel TV show. And I’ve been looking for the right person to write it.” – Glenn Beck on Frank Miller, 2011.
Being a ‘fan’ means many things to many people. To a troublingly large section of the population, it apparently means dressing as Knuckles the Echidna and sobbing alone in front of a mirror, while to others it simply means an interest that goes slightly beyond the causal. One thing common to all fans, from those who carve “Qt Rox U3 Sux” into the side of a burning dog before throwing it through a friend’s window, to those who just happen to know slightly more about Batman than most, is the willingness to let their interest – at least partially – define who they are.
Being a ‘fan’ means many things to many people. To a troublingly large section of the population, it apparently means dressing as Knuckles the Echidna and sobbing alone in front of a mirror, while to others it simply means an interest that goes slightly beyond the causal. One thing common to all fans, from those who carve “Qt Rox U3 Sux” into the side of a burning dog before throwing it through a friend’s window, to those who just happen to know slightly more about Batman than most, is the willingness to let their interest – at least partially – define who they are.
- 11/23/2011
- Shadowlocked
Channel 5 bosses have reportedly persuaded Natasha Giggs to appear on the new series of Celebrity Big Brother.
The show returns to UK TV screens this year and for the first time will air on Five instead of Channel 4 and producers are desperate to sign some big named stars. Who bigger then than the woman at the heart of the year’s biggest tabloid controversy, the woman who slept with her famous brother in law, Ryan Giggs.
The Mirror reports that bosses have offered the former estate agent £50,000 to join the lineup of the reality TV show and hope that her presence will draw in millions of viewers, desperate to get to know the woman that brought down Giggs’ empire.
A source said: “Producers think Natasha will be brilliant – really popular with viewers. Everyone will be tuning in to see if she spills the beans on life with Ryan.
“She...
The show returns to UK TV screens this year and for the first time will air on Five instead of Channel 4 and producers are desperate to sign some big named stars. Who bigger then than the woman at the heart of the year’s biggest tabloid controversy, the woman who slept with her famous brother in law, Ryan Giggs.
The Mirror reports that bosses have offered the former estate agent £50,000 to join the lineup of the reality TV show and hope that her presence will draw in millions of viewers, desperate to get to know the woman that brought down Giggs’ empire.
A source said: “Producers think Natasha will be brilliant – really popular with viewers. Everyone will be tuning in to see if she spills the beans on life with Ryan.
“She...
- 7/10/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Sam Attwater has admitted that he has not only gotten used to wearing sequins on Dancing On Ice, but he actually wants more and more each week.
The former ‘EastEnders’ star – who is skates with Canadian bombshell Brianne Delcourt in the ITV1 show – admitted while he was initially reluctant to don flamboyant outfits, he now embraces the skintight, overly bright and sparkly costumes.
He explained: “It’s funny – when I first started I was like, ‘I do not want to wear these outfits!’ But now you find yourself getting sequin envy. Someone will have more sequins than you and you’re like, ‘I want more sequins! I want brighter colours!’
“It’s weird what ‘Dancing On Ice’ does to you.”
Sam also admitted that he is suffering for success on the show, and confessed that his body is a ‘mess’ from all the falls and lifts.
He added to new!
The former ‘EastEnders’ star – who is skates with Canadian bombshell Brianne Delcourt in the ITV1 show – admitted while he was initially reluctant to don flamboyant outfits, he now embraces the skintight, overly bright and sparkly costumes.
He explained: “It’s funny – when I first started I was like, ‘I do not want to wear these outfits!’ But now you find yourself getting sequin envy. Someone will have more sequins than you and you’re like, ‘I want more sequins! I want brighter colours!’
“It’s weird what ‘Dancing On Ice’ does to you.”
Sam also admitted that he is suffering for success on the show, and confessed that his body is a ‘mess’ from all the falls and lifts.
He added to new!
- 3/22/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Jeff Brazier on ITV's Dancing On Ice
Jeff Brazier has been asked to perform on a handful of Dancing On Ice tour shows.
The TV presenter had previously admitted that he was gutted not to be added to the lineup, after ITV bosses revealed that their list of touring stars did not include him.
However it was confirmed this afternoon that the dad of two and his professional partner Isabelle Gauthier will perform at five shows in Newcastle and Birmingham next month. He also stands the chance of skating at all the dates, if he manages to land a place in the series final three.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the tour!” Brazier said. “I’ve loved learning to skate and perform. I’m still aiming to finish in the top three though, as I can think of nothing more exciting than to show what I’ve...
Jeff Brazier has been asked to perform on a handful of Dancing On Ice tour shows.
The TV presenter had previously admitted that he was gutted not to be added to the lineup, after ITV bosses revealed that their list of touring stars did not include him.
However it was confirmed this afternoon that the dad of two and his professional partner Isabelle Gauthier will perform at five shows in Newcastle and Birmingham next month. He also stands the chance of skating at all the dates, if he manages to land a place in the series final three.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the tour!” Brazier said. “I’ve loved learning to skate and perform. I’m still aiming to finish in the top three though, as I can think of nothing more exciting than to show what I’ve...
- 3/10/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Some Digital Spy Icons earn their title by merit. Others win it with sheer persistence. Toby Anstis comes firmly in the latter category. The chirpy Northampton TV presenter's career started brightly with his incessant chatter, spiky hair and perkiness a perfect match for the Cbbc Broom Cupboard. He also established himself in a solid double act with Otis The Aardvark, which was useful because next to the irritating bargain basement version of Roland Rat, Anstis looked like a star in the making. Sadly once outside of the Broom Cupboard, Anstis's career failed to spark in the way it did for Schofield or Andi Peters. While things never quite slipped into the Simon Parkin or Andy Crane fall-from-grace territory, a string of reality TV appearances (more)...
- 2/25/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The full lineup for the 2011 Dancing On Ice tour has been revealed.
Hayley Tamaddon had previously confirmed that she would be partnering Daniel Whiston for the live shows, adding that Chloe Madeley, Laura Hamilton, Sam Attwater, Comedy Dave, Johnson Beharry would also be taking part.
Today we found out that Vanilla Ice and Denise Welch will also join the team, though thankfully Kerry Katona will not.
As usual, fans can expect to see some amazing routines from skating champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, when the tour starts on Saturday, April 9 in Sheffield.
The judging panel will consist of I’m A Celebrity winner Christopher Biggins, Robin Cousins and this year’s head coach Karen Barber. Andi Peters will return to present the live shows.
View the original post Vanilla Ice and Denise Welch join Dancing On Ice 2011 tour on Unreality TV...
Hayley Tamaddon had previously confirmed that she would be partnering Daniel Whiston for the live shows, adding that Chloe Madeley, Laura Hamilton, Sam Attwater, Comedy Dave, Johnson Beharry would also be taking part.
Today we found out that Vanilla Ice and Denise Welch will also join the team, though thankfully Kerry Katona will not.
As usual, fans can expect to see some amazing routines from skating champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, when the tour starts on Saturday, April 9 in Sheffield.
The judging panel will consist of I’m A Celebrity winner Christopher Biggins, Robin Cousins and this year’s head coach Karen Barber. Andi Peters will return to present the live shows.
View the original post Vanilla Ice and Denise Welch join Dancing On Ice 2011 tour on Unreality TV...
- 2/22/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Comedy Dave has hinted he may perform without a top on this Sunday’s ‘Dancing On Ice’….. please say it isn’t true!
The Radio 1 DJ – who skates with professional partner Frankie Poultney in the ITV1 skating competition – has been frantically preparing for his upcoming routine by doing press ups and sit ups, and joked that he wants to have abs like TV personality Andi Peters in time for the next show.
Writing on his twitter page, the comedian – real name Dave Vitty – said: “Can’t reveal the routine yet or the costume for Sunday, so all I’ll say is i’ve started doing sit ups & press ups as of tonight to prepare! It’s fair to say I’m going to be showing more flesh than I would ordinarily be comfortable with!
“If I do 50 press ups every night between now and Sunday, will I have abs like @andipeters for my next routine?...
The Radio 1 DJ – who skates with professional partner Frankie Poultney in the ITV1 skating competition – has been frantically preparing for his upcoming routine by doing press ups and sit ups, and joked that he wants to have abs like TV personality Andi Peters in time for the next show.
Writing on his twitter page, the comedian – real name Dave Vitty – said: “Can’t reveal the routine yet or the costume for Sunday, so all I’ll say is i’ve started doing sit ups & press ups as of tonight to prepare! It’s fair to say I’m going to be showing more flesh than I would ordinarily be comfortable with!
“If I do 50 press ups every night between now and Sunday, will I have abs like @andipeters for my next routine?...
- 2/9/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Dancing On Ice is the next big reality TV show to brighten up our screens and ITV have finally officially confirmed the names of the stars taking part this January.
Many of the rumours that have circulated for months have been confirmed – former Coronation Street actor Steven Arnold will be taking part as will disgraced (and previously bankrupt) reality TV star Kerry Katona. Former newsreader Angela Rippon will also be on the lineup but contrary to previous reports Strictly Come Dancing star Matthew Cutler and Robbie Williams’ best mate Jonathan Wilkes will not.
The full list is detailed below and we’d love to hear your thoughts on the lineup. Do you recognise all the stars? Who do you think will do well and who will be the next Andi Peters? Leave your comments below!
Former Atomic Kitten singer – Kerry Katona
Coronation Street star: Steven Arnold
TV presenter: Jeff Brazier...
Many of the rumours that have circulated for months have been confirmed – former Coronation Street actor Steven Arnold will be taking part as will disgraced (and previously bankrupt) reality TV star Kerry Katona. Former newsreader Angela Rippon will also be on the lineup but contrary to previous reports Strictly Come Dancing star Matthew Cutler and Robbie Williams’ best mate Jonathan Wilkes will not.
The full list is detailed below and we’d love to hear your thoughts on the lineup. Do you recognise all the stars? Who do you think will do well and who will be the next Andi Peters? Leave your comments below!
Former Atomic Kitten singer – Kerry Katona
Coronation Street star: Steven Arnold
TV presenter: Jeff Brazier...
- 12/18/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
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