EASTENDERS - Be a part of Ian and Jane's wedding...

Okay, so you won't literally be a part OF the wedding - but you can have a tiny part by choosing the Walford couple's wedding song.

Jane and Ian will be marrying for a second time during EastEnders' 30th Anniversary live week, and if you head to the BBC EastEnders website you can choose the song you want them to have a first dance to.

The choice of songs are all from 1985 (the year, of course, EastEnders first came to our screens - and MY year of birth!).

Here's the selection:

• The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush

• I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner

• You're the Inspiration - Chicago

• That Ole Devil Called Love - Alison Moyet

• There Must be an Angel (Playing with my heart) – Eurythmics

Ian and Jane's big day is sure to host lots of dramas, as not only is it part of EastEnders' Live Week, but also the reveal of Who Killed Lucy Beale. 

The ghost of Lucy is sure to ruin her dad and step-mum's happy day...

If you didn't see my latest theory - then give it a read! - because I believe that Jane is tangled in a web of lies, knowing who caused Lucy's death... But of course, I could be wrong!

The vote for the wedding song closes at noon on 4th Feb 2015 - and the poll is at the bottom of the 'Enders homepage. 

What would be your pick?

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CBB: Nominations revealed and it's a girly one!

It's that time of week again, when the housemates find out who's up for tomorrow night's eviction...

And the lucky four are:

Katie Hopkins

Patsy Kensit

Nadia Sawalha 

Cami Li

Katie H kept a very straight, unsurprised face, while Patsy was so excited at the thought, she danced a sit-down sofa jig! Nadia nodded, knowingly, while Cami Li looked a little upset... 

Perez still wasn't about during the reveal, so I'm not sure whether he nominated solely, or if they are real nominations, but on social media sites, comments like 'Perez has got away with it as he's in hiding' and 'It's a fix, BB wants to keep Perez, so this task is a way round that' are pointing to Perez's fate being in the hands of Big Brother and not us public. 

I'm not sure if BB would let this happen, because they would know there would be a 'fix' outcry, and if the housemates did nominate him, then maybe he's up, too, but obviously they couldn't reveal this to the house... 

If Perez had solely nominated, it's a shock that he put up his one pal, Nadia... 

Hmm... 

I guess we'll have to watch the full story in tonight's show...

But if it is just this four, then my money's on Cami to go. 

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CBB - My latest review, and the newest of twists...

I early on during this series came to realise that if I posted a CBB blog each or every other day - I'd be doing about 200 per day! 

So much happens in the space of 24 hours in this mad house!

While that's been great viewing, I can imagine the housemates are at the end of their tethers. 

Friday saw Alicia leave the house, and I hate to join the bandwagon, but she won't be missed. In fact, it's only been two days and most have forgotten that she was ever there. No because of anything negative about her being, but simply because the housemates that are still in have given us even more treats (or tricks) for our entertainment. 

The hacker task, which we saw on screen last night was one of my favourites EVER! It caused the right mix of laughter and drama. 

Just seeing Perez's face when he realised that the great British public had not only called him two-faced, but unhygienic, too, was fab! And Katie Hopkins sprinted dance around the living area in glee at this news was even fabber... If 'fabber' were to be a word!

People inside and outside the house are speculating on a Calum/Cami romance, but I don't see it. I think it's just a friendship, definitely on Bestie's part. I'm changing my mind constantly over Cami, but I don't think she flirts with Calum in a meaningful way, it's probably just housemate banter... So, it looks like this is the first CBB in years without a romance! Unless they suddenly chuck Dane Bowers in there... Pricey's torch for him still seems to be shining (and she'd love to get her own back on the cheating hubby, even if it is just a flirt here or there, I'm sure!)


Moving on to today, though - and it's the Brother of all twists... Remember Marcus saying about a shock 'walk-out' at the end of the credits rolling on last night's show? Well, that walk-out, as already revealed in the news, is Perez. But. before you all celebrate in excitement over never EVER seeing those butt-cheeks again, it's all a set-up, fake, task...
Big Brother asked Perez to stage a fake walk-out, and moved him into secret living quarters where he will have an influence over the goings on in the house.

Big Brother told the house: 

"Earlier today, Perez made the decision to leave the house and he will not be returning."

Nadia apparently remained expressionless when hearing the news, while Kavana said: "Wow I never thought I'd see that!"

Perez was excited to see his new living arrangements (hopefully there was no naked dancing!), and rushed straight to the headphones to hear the reactions of him leaving the house. (And boost his ego, which probably ended up flat, as I can imagine housemates celebrating in his wake!)

I'm not sure f I'm right in saying so, but Big Brother seems to be favouring Perez here... Sure, I think he's probably the best person for this job, task and entertainment-wise and it will give the whole house a break from his tiring antics, but as soon as he steps back in, all hell will break loose. He already thinks producers of the show love him, and this is sure to only feed that thought. 

See how this task goes on during tonight's show at 9pm on Channel 5. 

Meanwhile, here are my newest thoughts on our remaining celebrities:

Calum Best:

I'm like a broken record with Bestie. And no, I don't care! I'm still #TeamCalum and even though Perez and Alicia both said that he's 'boring', I disagree. When he has his airtime, he's opinionated, in a fair way and gives as good as what's thrown at him. As I said last week, I've always known Bestie to be a charming, lovely guy. And that's what he is... If he wins, I'll be a happy girl.

Cam Li:
I saw some tweets last night, calling her scary? Did I miss something? 

Cami is still a firecracker, and her comments at Perez are funny, but she's no Katie Hopkins. If she left, I wouldn't miss her presence as a viewer, but she doesn't overly irritate me, either. I think she might be one of the next couple of housemates to go, because she's not got enough to make people save her.

Katie Hopkins:
CBB Katie, I like you. I'm happy admitting that now... Real-life Katie Hopkins, we'd probably clash, as I don't agree with almost anything you've ever said out here in the real world, but, who knows... I guess I'd have to meet you to make an assumption! 

Her winding up of Perez had me laughing and it's no more than he deserves. When he was blowing kisses directly in her face, she did good to not respond. 

I think she'll be in the final, and do you know what, if she won - I wouldn't mind so much... as long as it wasn't Bestie she was beating!!

Katie Price:
Pricey hasn't stopped talking about her exes and sex - granted this may be 'her'. but wowza. She, and those close to her, will say I'm wrong, but I think Katie has issues, and a lot of them. In my opinion, she hasn't fully forgiven her husband for his infidelities and has taken him back because she has two young babies with him and doesn't want to be a single mum, again. She probably also hasn't ever gotten over some of her other exes, apart from Alex Reid, who I think she's definitely over!

Talking about her as a CBB housemate, though, she seems fair and wants to just keep the peace. No dramas, as people thought there would be, because I don't think she actually likes them. Pricey likes attention, but I don't think she enjoys the surrounding drama that comes with them. She will probably make it to the last week, but I'm not sure of where she'll come.

Kavana:
Kav got the short straw during the hacked task, when Perez, Nadia and Cami picked him as untrustworthy, and a couple of other not so nice things. He's not untrustworthy, and I actually think that he's quite a genuine guy, but he does let himself down after too many drinks, and the side we saw of hm against Keith wasn't too nice...

He probably won't go yet, as I'd be surprised if he was put up for eviction - he seems a nice enough lad, so good luck to him.

Keith Chegwin:
There's not much different I can say about Cheggers. He is what he is and everyone likes him! I felt so sorry for him when a drunk Kav was giving him a hard time. Keith just wants to help people and help people he will do. He may just come in third - but I don't think he'll win.

Michelle Visage:
I want to be her friend! She's gutsy and loyal - tells you what she thinks, without fear of upsetting you. And she doesn't upset, because she does it in such a genuine and nice way. 

I like her friendship with Katie - especially as Katie assumed that she wouldn't like Michelle! 

I still think she will make the end of the show.

Nadia Sawalha:
What has happened to Nadia? What Katie said about her treating Perez and letting him off like she would her child is absolutely spot on. 

Nadia said that she likes Perez's company, but I don't buy it. 

I think she dislikes Katie H so much that she would do anything to go against whatever Katie likes and go for whatever Katie hates. 

Even the Loose Women wanted her out, so that they could have the Nadia they know and love back. This one's obviously a stranger to all who know her...

Patsy Kensit:
I look at Patsy and think 'bless her'. She looks tired half the time, and scared the other half of the time! 

I'm not sure if it's just her but she has a permanently worried expression.

I wish we could see more of the Patsy who went in on launch night, because I thought she'd be a hoot. I'm not sure what it is, but something in there is holding her back and making her a kind-of recluse...

Perez Hilton:
Because I dislike the way Perez is constantly looking for any form of attention, I'm gong to do what I would do if I were in the CBB house. And pretend he's not there, for this part. Perez, who?

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Barbara Windsor and Pam St. Clement join 'EastEnders Gogglebox'

Remember I mentioned about an EastEnders 'Gogglebox' type programme, called EastEnders: Back to Ours a couple of months back?

Well, Barbara Windsor and Pam St. Clement - Peggy and Pat - are also joining in on the fun.

The programmes - made especially for BBC iPlayer, will look at some of the cast in their own homes watching back some of their most memorable scenes from EastEnders' entire history, including some from when the show first launched in 1985. 

Memorable scenes? Peggy and Pay certainly had more than a few of those!

The ladies had a ball filming Gogglebox-style!

Speaking about her return, for one of the Back to Ours episodes, Barbara said:

"I had such great fun filming this with Pam. At times we completely forgot we were being filmed and we got terribly carried away, in fact we got quite outrageous! It was such a lovely afternoon, we giggled for hours and in fact we didn't want it to finish."

Pam St. Clement also spoke of the enjoyment of the afternoon:

"What fun - not only catching up and chatting with Babs but being surrounded by friends and crew from the EastEnders production team - it was like coming home!"

EastEnders: Back to Ours will launch next Tuesday, January 27th, on BBC iPlayer, with two episodes released each week in the run-up to the anniversary.

Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale), Laurie Brett (Jane Beale), Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell), Samantha Womack (Ronnie Mitchell), Shane Richie (Alfie Moon), Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon), Diane Parish (Denise Fox), Tameka Empson (Kim Fox), Rudolph Walker (Patrick Trueman), Himesh Patel (Tamwar Masood) and Nitin Ganatra (Masood Ahmed) will also appear. 

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EASTENDERS - My near-final Lucy Beale theory...

Last night's NTA's bought us a clue from EastEnders pointing towards Lucy Beale's murder mystery. 

That clue was 'This is the last thing Lucy Beale heard' and inside the locked safe-box was Lucy's musical jewellery box, where she hid her drugs and the same box that was given to a charity shop after Lucy's death, lastly seen wrapped as a present to baby Beth round the Beale's Christmas tree...

So - what does this tell us?

Lots of speculation online is pointing to Lucy being murdered in the Beale household - and fingers are pointing towards Jane. Of course, she hid the phone and purse under the Beale living room floorboards, instead of destroying them after Ben and Jay confessed to burying them in the allotment.

People online are thinking that maybe Jane confronted Lucy, and accidentally killed her. There are far too many ideas to put in just one paragraph, so I'm going to break my own theory down... 

Lucy died at home - but she might not have been killed there...

We know that her body was moved to Walford Common. We can now imagine that because the music box was the last thing Lucy heard, she died in her bedroom, at home. Hence the speculation about Jane being her killer. 

I'm going to think outside of the box a little bit...

Just because Lucy died at home, doesn't mean that's where the reason of her death occurred.

There were traces of blood, I believe, in the house Stacey now lives with Kat. Jake Stone lived there at the time and was arrested for Lucy's murder because of the evidence. We also know that Lucy and Jake shared a cab home. So she ended up in the house. But, her blood could have come from where she hit her head in Max's port-a-cabin - so that's a dead end. 

I think that whoever wanted to hurt Lucy did so outside of the Beale house. Lucy managed to get home and died there, because of her injuries...

Who moved her body?

So Lucy wasn't meant to have been killed. Whoever did it, did it accidentally. We know this from Emma telling the killer, when she met them, that 'it doesn't matter, it's still murder.' So, the killer, or someone close to them, was trying to justify their actions. 

The two main suspects, buzzing round online, are Jane Beale and Abi Branning.

Me? I've thought about it and I'm highlighting Peter...

Max and Abi know something about what happened on Good Friday, but I'm not sold 100% that Abi did it, nor am I about Jane. 

But I do think that someone found Lucy's body, music box still playing, and moved her to the Common to help whoever the killer is. 

I think that Jane knows the killer, and helped them... But it's not her!

My number one theory: 

Someone (who I'm not too sure on yet) but I'm swaying towards Peter, hurt Lucy, causing her fatal injury. Maybe Jane witnessed this looking out of the Masood house window, where she also saw Lauren not go in to the Beale home.

After watching Lucy go into the house, Jane too goes over to see if she's okay following the altercation she witnessed, finds her lifeless, and for some reason moves her body... Implicating her - (remember her guilty conversation with Masood after Lucy's body was found?) and hence her hiding the phone and purse, and not sticking around for Lucy's funeral.

It also answers Peter's desperate attempt to get hold of Lucy the day her body was found. He knows they fought and he injured her - but where was she? His reaction when Ian told him that his sister was dead, I can imagine was true to how a twin would be. Devastated. But, it's always struck me just how emotive that scene was... And it was for a reason.

Emma then realised that it only took five minutes for something so terrible to happen, after Dean's exclamation in the Vic about Patrick falling over. Emma assumed that the killer was Jane, and called her out. Jane wanted to meet, to explain, to which, we know, Emma agreed. 'It's still murder...' and the text she sent (I believe to Jane) 'I can't keep the secret...' before she died, herself, of a similar injury to Lucy. (Ironic?) So Jane explained what she saw Peter (my main suspect at the moment) do, and how she moved Lucy to protect him. Emma was telling Jane, that even though Peter didn't mean to - he still caused her death - and she couldn't keep it secret.

As for Max and Abi - Abi helped Max get rid of traces of Lucy's blood from where she hit her head in the port-a-cabin, that's it. But Abi knows more... 

She's done some twisted things to Lauren (scary mask, anyone?) and is a tad unhinged at the moment. I wonder if this all stems from her either seeing Jane move Lucy's body to the car or from her walking into the Beale's house to confront Lucy head-on over her affair with Max, and saw Jane standing over Lucy and believes that Jane killed her?

Abi bought the music box from the charity shop, and put it under the tree, knowing that Jane would be freaked out? Abi's just a messed up teen at the moment. She's not a killer...

What do you think of my newest theory?

In no doubt, over the next month I'll change my mind again, and I'm enjoying hearing the theories of others online... But for now, I'm sticking with this one!

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NTA Anne Kirkbride tribute to be lead by her screen soul mate, Bill Roache

I, like the rest of the nation was shocked and really sad to hear that 'Our Deirdre' - Anne Kirkbride - had passed away on Monday night. 

From what we know, Anne's death was sudden, and followed a short illness. She was also, it's said, was set to make a comeback to Corrie later this month after a three month hiatus. 

The cast and crew have shared their grief - via Twitter and through TV interviews - with us, and tonight, only two days after her passing, Bill Roache, who plays Anne's on screen husband, Ken Barlow, will lead a tribute to her at the National Television Awards, live on ITV. 

The NTA producers have been in talks with ITV and Coronation Street, with Corrie's producer Stuart Blackburn confirming:

"Bill's going to be saying a few words paying tribute to Annie. We know that's going to be difficult for him because they were very dear friends. It's just our chance to support him and support the memory and legacy of Annie."

I'm sure that it will be a fitting and highly emotive tribute. 

These kinds of recognition are always emotional, but being only a couple of days after her loss will be even more so.

As Corrie's Jack P. Shepherd - who plays David Platt - said so aptly on Twitter - 

'RIP The Weatherfield One.'

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NTA's - Look out for a Lucy clue, and why Kellie Bright deserves the win...

Good Morning Britain's entertainment journalist, Richard Arnold, revealed this morning that we should keep a beady eye for a clue towards who killed Lucy Beale at the NTA's this evening.

The National Television Awards take place live on ITV tonight at 7.30pm and Richard exclusively, this morning, told viewers that there would apparently be a point towards who the EastEnders murderer is.

EastEnders later confirmed this, saying in a statement:

"EastEnders are keeping their cards close to their chest, not even divulging the information to NTA execs. The clue will remain under lock and key, guarded by tight security until mid-show, when BBC security will bring the clue on stage, to be revealed live on air."

With only a month to go before the big live reveal - for EastEnders' 30th anniversary (actually, this time next month we will know the truth!) - now is the time to really keep your ears and eyes peeled.

Kellie must win for her performance as Linda Carter

Also, I really hope that Kellie Bright wins the Best Serial Drama Performance gong later on this evening, for her portrayal of Linda Carter.

Kellie is up against her screen hubby Danny Dyer, Hollyoaks' Nikki Sanderson and Emmerdale's Verty Rushworth.

I voted for Kellie, with Nikki Sanderson's performance as Maxine Minniver a close second. Nikki has portrayed Maxine over on 'Oaks in a stunning way, really gripping viewers with her domestic violence storyline and she would have had my vote if it wasn't for the emotion Kellie bought out in me while watching the scenes, where she was raped by Dean Wicks, back in September last year.

Last night's episode, though, where Linda finally went to the police to report the attack really sealed my opinion that she should win the prize.
I loved how the episode focused on just Linda and Mick at the station, and Dean and his mum, Shirley, at the salon - both telling their version of events. It was raw and real...

Danny Dyer was brilliant, and gave me goosebumps as he broke down outside the station, saying he wished he was as strong as Linda. Matt Di Angelo also gave a stellar performance - I'm torn between whether Dean genuinely thinks he has done no wrong. or not. Linda Henry always plays Shirley brilliantly. You can tell that Shirley doesn't quite believe Dean's version of events, but is choosing to blindside herself, because she hasn't previously been there for him.

The people that be, at EastEnders, have already hinted that Dean will not face court over what he did to Linda - so where will the story go?

My feeling is that he may try and force himself upon someone else on the Square in the future, but not quite succeeding in fully attacking them. This person will report him for attempted rape, and with Linda's statement, he will be prosecuted - because he surely can't get away with his crime.

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HOLLYOAKS - Who will win the Savage brothers' final showdown?

Tonight we will say goodbye to Dodger Savage, in Hollyoaks, as he comes to blows with his murderous brother Will in a final, heart-stopping clash.

We've seen Will break out of a courthouse, during his appeal trial in a fab episode, and the drama has risen since. 

Will is out for revenge against Dodger, as he's jealous of the life that he's carved out for himself. Last Friday's first look E4 epsiode saw Will give Dodger the ultimate ultimatum - he could save just one of either Maxine or Theresa. 

Choosing Maxine over Theresa, Dodger was shocked to find his (just as demented as Will!) twin sister Sienna in an abandoned warehouse instead of Maxine. 

Theresa and Maxine are instead trapped on the Savages boathouse, which Will decides to blow up. As he's already facing a double murder sentence, Will really doesn't see himself as having much more to lose, but these new pictures show that Will also has another potential victim up his sleeve - Dodger's daughter/niece (it is Hollyoaks, remember!) Nico... 

The soot-looks on the boys faces point to the boathouse having already gone up in flames. My guess is that Will wasn't able to get away with harming either Maxine or Theresa, so turns his attentions to Nico instead. 

With Will wanting to push the teen to her death, Dodger wastes no time in rushing to save her, ending in the two brothers having their second rooftop brawl (remember the one a couple of years ago, when Will was revealed to be Texas and Anna's killer?) 

The difference this time is that it's been confirmed that the brawl WILL end in life-threatening consequences for someone. Who will it be? And how will crazy Sienna react to Nico being in danger?

There have also been rumours that the mystery gloved-hand killer will strike once again, but will this tie in with the Savage's drama?

I would make a guess that poor Dodge won't live happily ever after, as I don't see how he could up and leave Hollyoaks, and Maxine, behind, as well as Theresa and their baby, Myra-Pocahontas. I hate to say it, but I think Dodger will soon be reunited with Texas in Hollyoaks heaven. 

Whether that's due to Will's rooftop actions or the gloved-hand, remains to be seen. 

Will Will (Will, Will?) survive, though? Or will HE be the gloved-hand victim? Or am I completely down the wrong street, and the mystery murderer kills someone else?

As for the gloved hand... Apart from news cuttings on obsessed Will's prison desk, did we ever find out what happened to Silas, after he ducked out of the village on that bus, and on the run from police? No, I didn't think so, either...

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CBB - What the hell? Where to start...

If I'm being honest, I'm lost for words about the first week of CBB. What has gone on! 

Of course, Jeremy and Ken were ejected for their behaviours - but that's old news now because so much drama has happened since their departures, it almost feels like they were never there. 

On Friday night we saw Katie Price enter the house, and usually, I would have expected drama on her entrance. Especially as there are a couple of people in the house who she's had previous run-ins with (cough cough Katie H and Alicia...) 

But Katie P's entrance was even shrouded by the actions and outright madness of Perez Hilton. 

Before Pricey went in, the majority of house were at the end of their tether. 

Who else thinks that Perez should have got a warning for the way he 'gyrated' and 'performed' in the garden? 

If Ken had acted as such he would have been removed from the house (again) and yet Perez didn't even get a slap on the wrist. Michelle was visibly upset by his actions and while I still think that it's all for attention and show with Perez, there's definitely some sort of question mark over his mental state, too. He's antagonising the house. So much so that Alexander has walked - apparently because he couldn't trust himself not to go for Perez should be stay. 

I think it was strange that we didn't see Alexander in the diary and leave, as we usually do other walking housemates and maybe the reason is that he said he may not be able to stop himself going for Perez? 

It's a shame Alexander felt that way, and I do not think that he meant any malice when using the word f****t to Perez a couple of days ago. Americans do tend to use the word, without the same connotation it has in the UK. But having said that it was right for BB to give him a warning about it, because it is an offensive term over here. 

After Friday's eviction where we said 'see ya' to Chloe, and welcomed Pricey - Perez also heard chants of what the crowd thought of him. They want him out and he wasn't happy. 

He seems the kind of person who gives out insults, taunts people - yet can't take it when it's given back in his direction. 

Nadia, who I do like on the outside world, really needs to look at herself and see him for what he is, as she's damaging her rep by sticking up for his behaviour. 

When it was announced about Alexander's exit, did you notice how the housemates all left Perez sat on his own? 

They're angry and blame him. Especially Katie H, Cami and Michelle. Calum and Cheggers were also gutted but as men, kept it to themselves. 

Katie H and her subsequent actions are also of talking point. 

It was a little uncomfortable seeing her then re-taunt Perez and get in his face, but on the other hand, it is just a taste of his own medicine. 

She thinks that the house should take a stand and pretend he's not there, which then lead her to have a pop at those (Nadia, mainly) who laughed at him and stayed friendly. 

Michelle agreed, as did Cami, and a few of the others have also told Perez to stay away. 

Cheggers is possibly the friendliest person ever and even he had enough! I was also pleased to see Kavana make a stand and tell Alicia, who is a little bit slow with catching on to things - bless her - to watch out. 

Because of Alexander's exit, tomorrow's eviction - which saw Perez, Katie H, Nadia and Alicia up - has been cancelled and in its place a NOMINATIONS TWIST. 

So, have my opinions of anyone changed?  

Here's my humble opinion on the newest CBB housemates:

Alicia Douvall:
She still screams 'insecure' at me. But I think that Michelle was right when she said that Alicia likes to play victim, which is maybe part of her insecurities. She needs to open her eyes more to what's happening around her, and be more clued on. 

Calum Best:
Still my Best male housemate. 

Calum's been everything I was expecting him to be. He's got charm, wit and is a fair team player. He sticks up and supports those who need it without being false. I'm still #TeamCalum. 

Cam Li:
Well she's a little firecracker! Her attitude is fiery and she says it how it is. She's not stupid, and I've found myself agreeing with her about some things she's said. Especially regarding Perez. I like Cami, there have been worse than her. 

Katie Hopkins:

What's happened? I quite like Katie H. Maybe her opinions on people and life in general on the outside world are for reaction and this is the real her? 

Granted, she's not backwards when coming forwards and I've grimaced at some of the things she's said - but only because I'm thinking 'Oh god, she's saying what everyone else thinks and doesn't care!' 

She needs to be careful a BB warning isn't on the horizon because her mouth can sometimes run away with her (as we all already know!) But I've found her to be brutally honest, caring towards those who she's closest to and a bloody good housemate. 

Kavana:
Because of all the drama that's gone on we haven't seen as much of Kavana and some others as we may have if it wasn't the 'Perez Show' over the last few days. 

I think Kav is a quiet fella, but he's also on the ball with things - and wasn't afraid to tell Alicia to watch herself with Perez. And then remind her that he was right! Good on him, because from what we have seen of him, he's not afraid to stand up and be heard. 

Keith Chegwin:
Keith's diary room moments have made me laugh. He's like an old woman, picking up people's used tissues and having a go (rightly so!) about feet on the kitchen counters. 

He's everything we all knew he would be and I hope Keith makes it to the end. 

Michelle Visage:
Michelle definitely is the kind of person who will speak her mind and I like her a lot. She's got pizazz and flair. She's also fair and sticks up for what she believes in. 

I also hope she makes the end. 

Nadia Sawalha:
Nadia has unfortunately done herself no favours. Not just because she's pally with Perez - that's her choice... But I hope that she's not just sticking with him on a loyalty charge and because she now feels she has to. 

Katie H has upset her, by digging and saying the things about Perez's 'followers' - but I think Katie H does have a point. 

If Nadia's going to turn this around she's not got long. And I hope she does, because I think she's a nice woman. 

Patsy Kensit:
Patsy looks stressed a lot. As someone pointed out on Twitter over the weekend, she spends her time trying to go to bed, but never quite making it without someone's drama putting her in a panic!

I was amazed though, at her nominating Nadia and Perez and then siding up with them after Alexander's exit. Two-faced? Or just a worrier? I think she's a genuine person, but needs to be careful not to upset people with her ability to not tell them what she thinks. If you know what I mean... 

Perez Hilton:
Well, he doesn't make me chuckle anymore! 

He's a self-righteous, bullying show-off and I do not like him. 

Part of me sticks by his job making him the way he is (he's out for himself and doesn't care about what people think because if he's not first in line for a story, he'll lose) but Katie H is also someone who doesn't care about what people think and she's managed to show compassion. 

His tears and 'fears for his life' speeches had me in stitches. Part of me wants to keep watching but the other just wants him out because it's uncomfortable viewing. 

He may just have ruined his own career. 

Katie Price:

Okay, so I wouldn't say that I was a Pricey fan, but as a housemate in Big a Brother, she's so far been friendly and trying to make a nicer house. For what she's watched before entering, she knew that she needed to bring some sort of peace to a broken home. 

Because she's so open and doesn't care what people ask her, she's already spoken about her hubby's infidelities and how Dane Bowers cheated with Alicia (hence their 'beef' with each other). Alicia and Pricey have buried the hatchet - but I'm still looking forward to her 'cuppa and a chat' with Katie H! 

Do you agree with what I think or have you got another opinion? 

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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show - New Trailer

Keith Lemon - you either like him or loathe him - and I'm one of the likers. Or lovers... (He wishes!)

So the fact that he's bringing a brand new sketch show to ITV2 is good news for me, and a mountain of his loyal Lemoners.

When I first discovered that Keith would be bringing his sketches together in a standalone show, I wondered whether or not it would be just as funny as his main show Celebrity Juice. But now I've seen the trailer, I definitely think that the show will be a hit.

Leigh Frances is a talent, and the fact that he's made the character of Keith Lemon a person in his own right is a massive testament to him, and now Leigh will be doing Keith, doing a whole host of favorite famous faces!

Sketches on the show will be supported by an ensemble cast comprising of up-and-coming comedy talent plus numerous high-profile celebrity cameos and, apparently, even Leigh's real-life mum!

The trailer shows Keith acting as Holly Willoughby on This Morning, One Direction and my fave - Ant and Dec! - among many more.

Keith Lemon said of the show: 

“It's a proper good laugh, got a few of me mates on board so it's 'ard not to ruin takes sometimes laughing. It's a crazy job dressing up as animals and celebrities but it's best job in't world. Although I don't enjoy wearing a bra as much as I thought I would.”

Check out the trailer for The Keith Lemon Sketch Show, here. 

Are you a Keith Lemon fan?

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CORONATION STREET LIVE

Coronation Street bosses have revealed what to expect for their next live episode, which will air in September, to mark the shows 60th anniversary.

Following EastEnders' 30th, which will air in a month's time, Corrie is also marking a special year. 

The last live Coronation Street was back in 2010, and followed the dramatic tram crash but producer Stuart Blackburn, is keen to take a different approach this time - probably!

He explained: "Bear in mind that I'm the guy who told Michelle Keegan that we wouldn't be killing her off, but right now I'm thinking that a big spectacular would be the wrong way to go as it'll feel like we're copying the tram crash, so we're looking to focus on real storytelling. There are still a few weeks until we do the long term planning which will cover that, so who knows? If someone comes up with something brilliant that completely goes against that, then we'll run with it!"

There are already a couple of massive plots on their way, to run on the end of next week's bus crash, including Faye Windasses' pregnancy and the return of Sarah-Lou. 

It's been revealed that Faye will confide in pal, Craig, over taunts she's been receiving at school about her weight. Craig will ask Faye if she could be pregnant - prompting the 12-year-old to take a test, which returns positive. 

Unbeknownst to us at the time, Faye slept with a boy at a friends party last year, and will already be a good few months into her pregnancy. The story will follow how her family support her and how Faye will feel at becoming a mum at such a young age. 

More details have also been released about the return of Sarah-Louise Platt and her daughter, Bethany, who was - ironically to Faye's story - born when Sarah was only a 13-year-old teen. 

Sarah comes home to Coronation Street after Bethanym who's now a 14-year-old 'wild child' gets fed up of her life in Milan and heads back to the Street. 

Making an immediate impression, Bethany arrives at the Rovers Return and convinces Andy (Fake Gavin Rodwell!) to buy her a drink.Andy is fooled by Bethany, who's looking much older than her 14 years, but her true identity is revealed to all once Gail, who's going to be engaged to Michael Rodwell - 'Gavin's' dad - and 'the rest of the Platts come face-to-face with her.

Gail will also find herself lying to Michael over 'Gavin' when she finds out about his true identity. Gavin, who's really Andy, pretended to be Michael's son in a chance attempt to gain money. But after growing fond of Michael and the Platt's, and finding a life of his own in Weatherfield, Andy soon became drowned by his lies. 

His girlfriend, Steph, already knows his true identity and Gail is the next to discover the secret.

Worried about what the truth will do to Michael's health, in the run up to an operation for his heart condition, Gail keeps schtum, but with the real Gavin on his way to Weatherfield - tying in just in time for Gail and Michael's wedding, the truth will no doubt soon be out to everyone. What will it mean for Gail's relationship?

Actor Mark Holgate will be playing the role of Gavin, for a guest stint, whereas Andy looks to be sticking around for the foreseeable future, even after his true identity is revealed.

Look's like it's gong to be a great year for Corrie, too. 

All we need now is Hollyoaks to do a live for its 20th birthday in October!

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CUCUMBER, BANANA and TOFU: Dramatic, Edgy and Real at C4's best?

You may or may not have heard about Channel 4's new  three-fold drama series, Cucumber, Banana, Tofu, which begins next week. 

The trio of programmes, written by Russel T Davies, will focus on life in the gay community and has been billed as 'controversial but exciting' by Cucumber actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, who played Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street. 

Cucumber will air on Channel 4 and follows the story of 46-year-old Henry and his boyfriend, Lance, who seem to be in an awkward relationship. Lance, who's upset by the lack of sex between the pair welcomes newcomer, Daniel, into his life - while Henry is drawn to his enigmatic work colleague, Freddie Baxter. But Henry will soon step into a dangerous trap and after cutting ties with Henry, Lance finds out that Daniel may not be as straight as he seems.

Over on E4, Cucumber is followed up with Banana, which focuses in more detail on the younger characters in Cucumber.These include 19-year-old Dean, who's problems are soon to catch with him, no matter how far away he runs. Scotty who's life spirals out of control, after love turns to obsession and Sian and Violet, who discover what could happen when opposites attract. 

Then you have Tofu, which will be an online companion to Cucumber and Banana, taking a look at real-life sex stories from members of the public, exploring all facets of contemporary sex culture.
Each episode of the documentary will be 20-minutes long and look at a different topic through a dynamic combination of interviews, sketch comedy, animation and fantasy elements, along with musical set pieces.
It will be fronted by Benjamin Cook and also have a diverse range of interviewees including the stars of Cucumber and Banana, celebrities, stars of the porn world and members of the public.

Russell T Davies said: "While Cucumber and Banana are fictional, we know that often the sweetest, most heart-warming, most tragic and most heartbreaking stories are real life tales.Tofu is all about highlighting the very real issues that we reference in the fictional shows - it will be a unique mixture of content made by the very talented Benjamin Cook."
Meanwhile, Julie Hesmondhalgh, who plays Henry's sister, Cleo, in Cucumber has asked those viewers who aren't comfortable with the series' scenes to simply turn it off, instead of complaining. 
She said:"It's about sex and love and relationships and mid-life crises... and salad vegetables!

It's full on, and [some] people won't like it… and if you don't like it, please just turn off! It won't be to everyone's taste - it's a Channel 4 series about sex. But it's exciting and wonderful and Russell is just the best writer in the world. But it is an amazing programme and I think it'll cause a lot of controversy!"

Having taken a look at the first couple of episodes, Cucumber and Banana seem to both be gripping dramas, with Cucumber just inching as my favorite of the two - so far. 

Click here, to watch the trailer for Cucumber, Banana, Tofu - which will be an eight-part series. 

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CBB: Another one bites the dust

CBB has been back on screen for only five days, yet the second housemate has just been removed from the house!

After Jeremy's removal, following the incident with Chloe Goodman, which is said to be being looked into by police - Ken Morley has also now been thrown out. 

Ken received a formal warning over the weekend for using offensive racial language, along with saying inappropriate comments about some of the female housemates. 

This also means that tomorrow nights eviction, where Ken was facing the public vote alongside Chloe and Alexander, has now been cancelled.

Ken's been removed from the house...

Celebrity Big Brother producers released the following statement:
"Ken Morley has been removed from the Celebrity Big Brother house for using unacceptable and offensive language following his formal warning. Tuesday's eviction is now cancelled and lines are now closed. Anyone who has already voted will be able to apply for a full refund and details will be available on the Big Brother website within 24 hours."

I'm wondering if BB bosses will now use tomorrow's live show as a way to put a new housemate in... 

Talk about a Twisted Fairytale theme... Things have been dark in there the last few days, that's for sure... 

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CORONATION STREET - Bus Crash New Pics

Coronation Street will air its biggest stunt since the Tram crash, next week.

Steve McDonald, who is secretly battling depression, is driving the factory guys and girls on a night out, when a gang of boy racers decide to cut them up - causing Steve try and beat them to the end of the road. 

However, the mini bus is soon ran off the road by the fast car, leaving several lives hanging in the balance. 

Even more terrifyingly, as the pictures below show, the bus is left teetering on the edge of a steep drop, and soon tumbles over the top.

Coronation Street producer Stuart Blackburn said: "Everyone involved in filming these dramatic episodes is very proud of the end results. The stunt is breathtaking and is real edge of the seat stuff.

But, in the spirit of great storytelling, the crash itself is just the start of the drama and will have far reaching effects for all the people involved in the coming months."

This will hopefully see Steve get the help he needs for his mental state, but what are the consequences for the remaining Street residents?

Well, it's since been revealed that Sinead Tinker will be the most seriously injured, and upcoming scenes between Sinead and her boyfriend Chesney are said to be 'heartbreaking'.

The crash will also bring major repercussions for enemies Carla and Tracey, with their relationship, too, changing forever.

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EASTENDERS - Looking ahead to LIVE...

In just over a month's time, EastEnders will be taking us on a week long Live spectacular, so I thought I'd round up a couple of things we have to look forward to, along with some speculation rumours on what we can all expect.

Lucy reveal:

As we all know too well, Lucy Beale's killer will be revealed on the full Live episode on Thursday 19th February.

I thought that I'd start with the Lucy plot as it's the one that everyone's waiting for. The 19th will also be Jane and Ian's wedding day, and with the two of them also being in the group of remaining suspects - could the confession come from one of them, or will a guest ruin the Wedding party atmosphere?
Of course, just because the killer is revealed, it doesn't mean other characters in the show will find out - it might just be a case that we find out as a viewer.
I'm still at a loss at who's guilty and everyone I speak to has a different theory and not one is picking the same person as the culprit.
Time will tell!

Favorite returnees:

Peggy Mitchell is coming home - yay! And some have speculated that it will be for Ronnie's FUNERAL? Now, personally, I doubt they would bring the amazing New Year's Day episode all this way, just to kill Ronnie off while she lay in a coma. She's gonna survive - she's got to!
Also announced this weekend is the return of Jo Joyner as Tanya Branning, for Live Week, as Tan is coming home for her best pal, Jane's, wedding. Tanya is another of my favorite characters, and Jo is one of my pick of the best actresses out there, so her come back is most welcomed by me.

Jo Joyner is returning as Tanya Branning

I have a theory here, too. I was swaying towards Abi as Lucy's killer, but I'm now wondering if it's all too obvious right now. Something happened between Abi and Lucy on the night she died, and Max knows (and was maybe involved in helping his daughter keep schtum). It's also something that they don't want the police to know, as it could make Abi look guilty (or guiltier!). Abi will confess to her mum about what she and Max have been hiding - but Tanya will also be the person confessed to by Lucy's murderer. Jane? That's one of my newest theories, anyway!

Dot's a killer mum:

Moving on from Lucy - it's also been speculated this weekend that Dot will have enough of her son, Nick, once and for all. She is said to kill him after finally becoming tired of his abusive behavior.

Will Dot really kill her own son?

The Anniversary Week is said to be kicking off with a new storyline that will see Dot standing trial for murdering Nick and will include many twists before all the facts surrounding Nick's death come to light.
We know that Nick is the one responsible for the New Year crash which has left Ronnie fighting for life, Emma Summerhayes dead and Phil Mitchell banged up for murder and attempted murder. If the storyline is true, that may just rule out a Beale being Lucy's murderer, as that would mean Walford is the home of two people who have each killed a family member. (Again, just another of my many theores!)
Each time Nick returns home to his 'Ma', it leaves me wondering what he'll do next, so will EastEnders really get rid if their ultimate Nasty once and for all?
An EastEnders spokesperson is said to have refused to comment, which may mean it's truer than it is false.
All I know is that:
1. Dot wouldn't outright kill anyone, especially not her Nick, so these said twists may prove her innocence. And...
2. With the speculation about a Beale killing Lucy and Dot killing her son - you would never see a Mitchell harming one of their own. Unless you're Grant, pushing your brother into a garage pit hole!

Lots of Lives:

With the full live episode and the live scenes in each ep that week, it really will be a soap spectacular, not to be missed! The actors have already received their Live Week scripts, as Maddy Hill, who plays Nancy Carter has said that she has 'quite a bit' in the live show, with the promise that there's a big plot ahead for her in the lead up.

I'm sure over the coming weeks, there will be more revealed about what's going to occur, and whether there are going to be anymore exciting returnees.

What are you most looking forward to about Live week?

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CBB: Cheggers & Katie battling for the win!

The housemates have only been living in the Celebrity Big Brother house for approx 16 hours - and the odds for who's to win are already causing chitter chatter!

Ladbrokes have revealed that it's a massive surprise at who's up there as one of the favorites - yes, it's KATIE HOPKINS!

I assumed earlier this morning that Katie would be way down there, but maybe fans are thinking my way - that she'll be ab-fab to watch!

Cheggers is fave so far, with fans backing him so early on that his odds collapsed to just 11/4, making him the red-hot favourite for the CBB crown, ahead of Nadia who's odds are 4/1.

In third is Katie, at 5/1, with my 'Best', Calum,coming in fourth so far, at 7/1.

Chloe is the favorite to leave first, against Alexander. But she's also the least favorited against the whole house too, with Cami Li and Alicia Douvall just as unpopular, all with odds of 50/1 to win.

There are also more fun odds on the go, with Cami's ex Kirk Norcross in at 4/1 to enter the house, along with it being 10/1 that Simon Cowell will sue Alicia Douvall - after her kiss and tell claims, from two years ago.

Are you surprised, though, that Katie comes in so highly?

Ladbrokes seem to think that she may even climb higher, as favorite to win.

Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: "It's rapidly looking like it's a case of when and not if Katie joins Cheggers at the top of the market. She could well become the clear favourite if punters continue to throw cash at her odds."

Who's your fave so far?

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Celebrity Big Brother: #KeepKenInCBB campaign

Ken Morley walked into the Celebrity Big Brother house last night, and surprisingly, there is already a campaign to keep him in the house, by SafeStyle.

Now, as I've mentioned earlier, my absolute favourite and man to win is Calum Best - BUT, I'm really happy to support the #KeepKenInCBB campaign, as every time the hashtag is used on Twitter, SafeStyle will make a donation to the Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

You'll all surely agree this is a great cause?

Ken is the face of SafeStyle's TV adverts for selling windows and doors.

So head to Twitter, and #KeepKenInCBB.

For more info on the campaign, head to the SafeStyle website, here.

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EASTENDERS - Premature baby storyline

EastEnders are going to hit home about the heartache of having a premature baby in a new storyline which sees Kim Fox give birth very early.

Kim surprised both her sister Denise, and us fans, as she returned from a job on a cruise ship, pregnant and separated from her new husband, the baby's father, who she met in a queue at the kebab shop! This is the same man who sailed Kim away for her cruise ship experience!

As Kim delivers a little girl, she and her family then have a heartbreaking wait to see if the baby pulls through.

How the Fox family cope with this new drama, following Patrick's stroke and Denise's struggle to care for him, remains to be known. Kim has also recently discovered that Denise bruised and shook Patrick in frustration, along with Denise facing up to the fact that her actions and her drinking issues need to stop.

Actress Tameka Empson, who plays Kim, has just returned to EastEnders after leaving abruptly, for maternity leave. She gave birth to her baby in March last year.

It's nice to see Kim back with a more serious storyline, as her usual antics leave me in stitches - so it will be a nice change to see Tameka tackle something less comedic.

One thing's for sure - Kim definitely didn't kill Lucy!

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