TRYING AGAIN ends with a bit of a bang!

I'm relishing in the fact that it's Monday morning and I'm settled down on the sofa about to (finally) tune into my new favourite comedy series. Better late than never, eh. 

Sadly, it's the last in the series of Trying Again - where Matt and Meg have tried, seemingly successfully so far, to get their relationship back on track after her affair with Iain - a doctor at the surgery she works in. 

Last week, Iain suffered a bereavement, when he received the news that his mother had died. All at his engagement bash to Kate. 

This week opened with the wondering of what would happen if Meg tried to comfort a grief-striken Iain? Would she try or would she keep her distance? How will Matt feel about the sudden shift of events? Will our Trying Again couple make it in the end or will it be a case of history repeating itself with Meg and Iain, leaving Meg and Matt Trying Again, Again?

Gail, Matt's sister, gives the pair a £7000 deposit for their new house at the beginning of the ep, so all starts off brilliantly... Until Iain fails to turn up for work, sending Meg to go to his house to look for him, while she should be at the bank with Matt getting their mortgage. Oh dear! 

Iain is in bits, Meg calls Matt. 

She's going to take Iain to Edinburgh to see his mums body. Matt looks worried, but need he be?

"I love you and only you," Meg tells him. I believe her, but I'm not sure if Matt does.

Matt's friend and colleague, Sam, meanwhile, wants to send Matt on a 'date' with Chloe, who fancies Matt, to save his own skin. 

It's an awkward threesome-type date, but not in that way!

Chloe wants Matt alone - moral Matt can't flirt back - Sam wants Matt to get Chloe on side. 

All the while, Meg is offering platonic comfort to Iain, but has been ignoring Matt's calls. Why! 

As you could imagine, Chloe soon leaves, and in enters Kate. Iain's fiancée... Who could, it turns out, have been free to take Iain to Scotland, but she believes that Iain didn't want her there. 

Kate plants seeds in Matt's head. "My fiancé is in love with your girlfriend. And your girlfriend is in love with him." 

What's Kate's game? And as Meg drives away, leaving Iain at Kate's, is she following her heart or her head? Does Matt believe what Kate says about Iain and Meg? And is he really as moral as he likes to believe?

I don't want to ruin the end, in case you haven't managed to yet see it. (And if you haven't you've got to catch up On Demand!)

But oh my goodness! I couldn't have dreamt of a better finish. 

Mainly because it's been left so open ended, it will be impossible for there not to be a second series. 

I certainly hope there will be! (And Im also hopeful for a Gail and Sam wedding, too!!) 

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BGT Final - Who's going to win?

Tonight is going to bring a night of variety, entertainment and passion. (No I'm not talking about the England World Cup friendly!)

It is, of course, the final of Britain's Got Talent.

Who will win? Who deserves to win? Will the winner be a judges Golden Buzzer act?

I'm going to give my lowdown on the finalists, before their big night, and tell you who I'm backing to win a gig at the Royal Variety show.

Collabro

The musical theatre singing quintet blew me away with their tear-jerking performance of Bring Him Home. Anyone who gives me goosebumps are a sure-fire thing. I wouldn't be surprised if these guys win, or get an Il Divo style record contract.

The Addict Initiative

Spooky troupe, who tell a story through dance rather well. I don't have high hopes for them winning, but I am looking forward to what they bring to the stage tonight.

James Smith

Armed with his guitar. James is a definite star in the making. While I think he might be overshadowed tonight, there's no way he will be in the future, although it might be a few years before we see him head to Glastonbury.

Darcy Oake

The magician who's got it ALL. I don't know how he manages to do the big tricks he does so smoothly and so well on such a massive scale. I have to rewind, just to see if I can spot the mysteries of magic. I don't think he'll win, but the Magic Council will be impressed!

Lucy Kay

I have to be honest, there was something about Lucy I wasn't too sure of. She's got a great voice and a quirky style, but something's telling me she won't win the final tonight or have a big career after. The judges certainly like her though and she got a standing ovation after her semi-final performance.

Yanis Marshall, Arnaud and Mehdi

 As I've said previously these guys are so much fun and I'd love a night out, dancing, with them. But I don't think the public will vote them as winners and if they did, I'm not sure The Queen or her Royal family will enjoy this act as much as some of the others in tonight's final.

Lettice Rowbotham

Lettice (still makes me smile saying her name!) is going all out tonight. She's reported to have borrowed a violin worth £1.5million to perform with.
While Lettice's act isn't necessarily my cup of tea, she's very good and could well be a dark horse tonight.

Paddy and Nico

So, I was a tad disappointed that Paddy and Nico won their semi-final place over singer, Bailey. I know they've got a fair few fans out there, and it was amazing at first to see this little old lady being thrown around the stage. I feel now, though, among the rest of tonight's acts that they're a bit one-trick-pony-ish. They have a good chance of getting the win, but I hope they don't!

Bars and Melody

Ah these boys, real names Leondre Devries and Charlie Lenehan, are lovely! Simon's Golden Buzzer act could well win it tonight, but could equally be overseen, considering the high quality of singers in the final. They're cheeky chaps, and I'm rooting for them. (Remind you of anyone? Ant and Dec?)

Jack Pack

No denying, these are my FAVOURITES, and so far, I'm hoping they win! They've got great presence, and can sing swing like the best of the bunch.

Jon Clegg

He was picked as the judges Wild Card, after losing out in the first semi-final. He made me laugh and his impression of Dec is one to remember. I wish acts like this did a little better than they seem to in BGT, as Jon brings old school variety back to its best. And that's what it's all about!

Well there you have it - a round up of tonight's finalists!

Enjoy the show, Jolly's!

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BIG BROTHER - What the HECK!

So, Launch Night number two began with the promise from last night, that we would meet six new housemates and powerful Pauline - handpicked by us, the viewers - would have to make a decision that would change the Big Brother house, forever and ever and ever and... well, you get the gist!

Host Emma Willis had already said that this is a twist that's never been tried ('at this stage,' she told Rylan on BBOTS, last night) before now.

My guess is that maybe Powerful P will have to choose to evict a housemate after only one day and night. From memory and a little research, I can't remember this happening before.

In 2010, Laura McAdams, walked after just over 100 hours in the compound - if you can't remember Laura (and who can blame you!) then you can take a look back in history, here.

On one hand, I hope I'm wrong as I'd quite like to get to know every single person in this bunch a whole lot more, rather than one getting booted at the earliest of hurdles.

Pauline was brought into the control room and told that she's going to make a 'momentous decision' once the remaining six new housemates had entered the house. 

Powerful P is going to grant one housemate a pass to go straight to the FINAL. To which she said 'I wish it was me!'

WOW. That's a whole lot better than my idea!

Excitedly, Emma then introduced the first of tonight's new housemates.

Welcome Toya. A YouTube blogger who seems to know exactly what she wants in life. I like her at first looks, and so did the crowd. She's after a 'hot totty' and would ration smokers' ciggies. If any men catch Toya's eye, let's hope they stay on her right side. She's sold an ex's belongings on eBay before now - and sent him the link in case he wanted to buy them back! 

Chris was next in. An actor who plays 'psycho clowns'... Oh dear! He also has terrible jokes! I think he'll end up being quite funny to watch, ironically. He had the cheek to ask Emma for a kiss before entering the house - and with that and his peck, he was on his way in!

Third in was Ashleigh, a model. At 18, she's the youngest housemate - ditsy, but 'not stupid.' She said that she can have a bad temper, but seems quite sweet. It's also her first time away from home. Awh. 

In fourth tonight was Marlon, who has an alter-ego, with a name change when he goes out! He loves ladies, too, so luckily for him there are plenty of those in the house! Although anyone under a 7/10 isn't his 'cup of tea.' Excuse us! He reckons that no one will be able to stab him in the back in the house as he's 'always one step ahead.' There was a mixed reaction from the crowd, but I don't think he cared either way. Marlon loves Marlon. And that's all that matters, I guess!

Next we met Ash who says girls are usually 'all over him...' Him and Marlon will either be best friends or enemies! Having never done a hard days work in his life, and stating that things just 'come to him,' Ash had better get ready for Pauline's Power Trip! Talking to Emma, he tried to redeem himself, but he's going to have to work harder... Pauline liked him best so far, though, so maybe he's worked his magic quicker than expected?

Our last housemate was Jale who doesn't like middle lane drivers, she talks for England and finds it hard to live with people. Great start there! She even admitted to having had a taser and a BB gun pulled out on her. Blimey! Any task Big Brother sets will be a breeze for this girl! 

Once all the housemates were in, Pauline had to make her decision. OMG. Who's she going to grant a free pass to the final?!

I honestly don't know who I'd choose. It's a hard one, but then again, no one has ever said Big Brother was easy. 

But Pauline did know who to choose and picked HELEN. 

A good decision, I think. It could be a whole lot worse. I said last night that Helen seemed down to earth. I just hope this doesn't change how she's been so far. 

Gathered in the garden, Helen was told that she had been chosen, for what she did not yet know. 

She had to enter a glass box where she was told her fate to the eruption of squeaks from the housemates and gold confetti, while Pauline (who I also already hope gets to the final), sat in the control room, and cried tears of joy. 

Helen was ecstatic. 

Pauline was then told that, on Sunday, she would be immune from eviction and would also have a killer nomination. 

Whoever she picks will be up for eviction each and every week. Double OMG (OMG)! This is all unknown to her fellow housemates. 

What a night! And it's only just the beginning!

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HOLLYOAKS - Jason Roscoe in body dysmorphia hell

A little while back, we saw Jason Roscoe having a troubled time in regards to his body, and Hollyoaks are returning to this story, on a much bigger scale.

Never being a soap (Britain's best, they'll have you know!) to shy away from hard-hitting topics, next week we will see Jason become more and more obsessed with his body, developing a distorting image of the way he looks.

Alfie-Brown Sykes has recently given Digital Spy an interview, explaining all about his big story.

In it he reveals how Jason gets into buying steroids, with his elder brother, Freddie, accidentally gets him involved.

"Freddie gets Jason involved completely by accident... What you've seen over the past few months is Jason getting increasingly disgusted with his own image. Not only is it a physical thing where he feels weaker than all of the other make figures around him, he also feels emasculated a lot of the time. He thinks that by taking steroids and becoming a big, bulky guy, people won't look at him in that way anymore."

The Roscoe's are sure to be at the forefront of the show once again, with Robbie and Jason's dad having arrived, and their mum, Sandy, soon to depart.

Alfie says that he also has an idea on who killed Fraser Black. But it's "still top secret!"

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EASTENDERS - Check out the new Carter family portrait!

After it being revealed to us 'Enders addicts that Shirley was Mick's muvva and not his sister, and with the return of Shirl's (other) son, Dean Wicks - along with the additions of Stan and Aunt Babe (I love her name!) it seems only fitting that the Carter clan get a new portrait to take pride of place.

The family have been such a hit with viewers, and I think they've managed to fit on to EastEnders like a glove to a hand.

Things, it seems, will only get better, as Mick and Linda's eldest boy, Lee, is set to make a full-time return to Walford from the Army, Tina is about to plan babies with Tosh and as in all soaps, secrets never stay secret for long, so Mick is bound to find out that Shirley gave birth to him!

I also see a possible romance between Dean and Stacey Slater, when she finally gets outta the nick for killing Archie Mitchell. I'm looking forward to seeing how she manages that so soon after being sentenced!

The Carter's been a breath of fresh air to Walford - I just hope one of them didn't kill Lucy Beale!

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BIG BROTHER - The Power Trippers have entered, with one hell'ava twist!

They've arrived - and he's arrived! Yes Big Brother has stomped straight back in to our sofa-sitting lives and brought us one mahoosive twistingo!

First up Tamara - who loves power apparently. Hmm, well she definitely didn't over power the booing crowd, who took a dislike to her, possibly because she thinks she's 'better than everyone else' and the 'queen of manipulation.

Next in we saw Scouser Mark, who seems an outgoing bloke, with something to constantly say! He was given a warmer welcome than Tamara... Even though he looked much more vain! 

Third in we saw Helen, who had already been reported as going in to the house. She seems a nice girl to be fair, normal and down to earth but strong enough to stand her ground. Helen also hopes to change the perception that the public may already have of her. Good luck to her. 

Steven, a Managing Director - and Ed Miliband soundalike in my opinion! - was next in. He also likes power and I reckon he could have his nose put out of joint if there's another Alpha male in there... Mixed crowd reaction for him, and he's already said he takes no orders (apart from Big Brother), Simon Cowell is an idol of his and he's treating the BB experience as 'a holiday.' 

Housemate number five was Danielle, a part time model, who doesn't believe in sex before marriage, same-sex marriage or contraception. Oo-err... She came across a bit mardy to me, and was booed by the audience. With her strong views, there will definitely be controversy in that house. 

Winston the Essex boy was next in, with a little resemblance to Joey Essex, himself. Admitted to throwing up over a girl, having sex in the sea and running around Ibiza naked! Enter, Danielle! 

Had a good reception from the crowd, seems a lovely lad. Let's see what he gives us in the house! 

Lucky housemate number seven was Matthew who's a music grad. His voice wanted to send me to sleep right away, and I think he might need a big oomph to stand out amongst the bunch already in the house. He had a good reception and admitted to Emma that he felt weird, was 'shitting' himself and I actually thought he was going to do a Winston and be sick over a girl. (Namely Emma Willis!)

Next we met Kimberly, who already probably won't get on too well with Tamara. They both love power, and want control. Kimberly loves debating, and if she's as genius as she says, she could be in the running to play a very good game. 

Christopher, the journalist-ish (got to like him already!) was housemate nine. He also hates Kim Kardashian. We have two things in common now! Another one who's extremely argumentative, apparently, but I like him at first glance. He seems genuine and down to earth. He gets a thumbs up from me. 

The housemate taking us into double figures - and the final one to enter tonight - was Pauline - who went on tour with Kylie Minogue, and told her she thought her music was 'shit!' Amazing! She doesn't care about cigarettes and won't mind losing them for personal gain in the house... We've all seen the fag fireworks of previous houses - an ouch that will be! I like her, and so did the audience. As Emma said: she went down like a treat!

So, next, we the audience got to vote for who we wanted to go on a POWER TRIP. 

I chose Helen - she'd use it wisely, I thought, but wouldn't be afraid to stir things up a bit. We don't want too nasty, or too nice so early on, do we?

My choice clearly didn't mean a thing to Big Brother (or the general public!) as Pauline was chosen as the Powerful one. 

A good choice, still. This will be fun...

Pauline's first trip was to make a big decision in her control room, home of 'Iris' - I like what they did there (Eye, Iris) right?!

Listening to a snippet of each of the housemates entry videos, Pauline had to pick one to reward, where she chose Mark and one to punish, which was (after trying to remember!) Matthew, as she 'doesn't like intolerant people.' 

Matthew had to step into box number one and Mark into box number two. 

Lucky Mark won £5000! 

Unlucky Matthew, well he received exclusion from the first night in the BB house, being held in a David Blaine style box which went up like a rocket! 

And it's only just begun... Pauline, will have to make a decision, which they've never done before in the history of the show! 

(We'll also be meeting six new housemates)

Roll on tomorrow - for launch night number two!

Who's going in?! BIG BROTHER - POWER TRIP

As always, it's been very hush about the pick of housemates who have been selected to walk through the country's most famous front door.

We already know from BB whisper's that our soon-to-be new best friends this summer are going to be pretty clued up in the IQ stakes, where others may be very social media savvy (yep - they're going to be allowed access to Facebook and Twitter, remember) and a couple may be high-flying, control freaks, who are used to being on a Power Trip.

One rumour hitting the media this morning is that Helen Wood is entering the house tonight.

Now it's not Celebrity Big Brother, so I'm not expecting everyone to know who she is, and to be honest I didn't have a clue either. That was until the headline 'Former prostitute who had threesome with Wayne Rooney set to reveal sex secrets in Big Brother house' appeared via the Mail Online.

On one hand, if the headline is true - at least we know she hasn't managed to bag Celeb status by entering the Celebrity Big Brother house (as have some previous Footballer's conquests) and on the other hand, we might actually get some very good TV from her if she does spill the beans.

Football fans are also apparently worried that this will affect England's World Cup chances, should Wayne Rooney be shaken by the possibility that his former call-girl could tell all.

As a football (and Manchester United) fan, I hope Wayne's well and truly over his blunder of four-years-ago, and pays his only attentions to the World Cup task in hand.

It's his wife I feel sorry for, should Helen Wood be a housemate. That can't be nice, having reminders of your husbands mistakes... it'll be even worse if she's a BB fan and can't face tuning in!

I wonder if throughout the day we'll have more whispers of possible housemates?

One things's for sure though - Big Brother always gives us a good selection:

The sex kitten

The hunk

The geeky one

The greedy one

The attention seeker

The plotter

and

The laid back one

Not long until we find out! (And I wonder which one Helen Wood would be?!)

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