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  • There’s an adult Panto in Bournemouth… Oh Yes There Is!

    There’s an adult Panto in Bournemouth… Oh Yes There Is!

    Panto season’s over? “Oh No It Isn’t”! Following on from last year’s hugely successful run of Sleeping Beauty, Bournemouth’s first ever alternative panto, the cast are at it again only this time they’re getting to grips with Jack’s Stalk.

    Jack ‘N His Big Stalk

    The wonderful Bourne Free (Bournemouth Pride) team in association with Over The Rainbow charity, who help with all sexual health issues, are pleased to see the return of some of their beloved stars from last year, including: Lucinda Lashes (Ben), Paul Lawrence Thomas (Cosmic), Cassie (Lea Martin), Cassidy Connors (Wesley Sebastian), Richard Facer and Jason Burch.

    It seems the stalk is not the only thing getting bigger though down in Bournemouth as two new stars, Sheila Tackya (Xchange Club Hostess) and Vielida Moppe (UK Drag Idol winner 2016), will be joining the panto family who, due to popular demand last year, will be offering a much longer run.

    We advise you BOOK NOW as tickets will sell out fast for this guaranteed night of hilarity and innuendo! Over 16’s recommended.

    The show runs from the 18th – 22nd January 2017 at the Shelley Theatre, Bournemouth. Tickets can be purchased from shelleytheatre.admit-one.eu

    Bourne Free Pride takes place the weekend of 30th June – 2nd July 2017.

     

     

     

     

  • It’s the 12th night – so are you taking down your tree today?

    So today it’s the 12th night after Christmas and it’s time to say goodbye to your lovely Christmas tree and decorations.

    when should you take down your Christmas tree
    CREDIT: Pixababy

    It’s the 5th of January and it’s customary to take down the crimbo decs and dump the Christmas tree – or put it in the loft for another year. Some think that you should wait until the 6th when it’s the Epiphany.

    So what happens if you don’t take down your Christmas decorations, well, apparently some believe a year of terrible luck will be visited upon you and your household if you don’t take your tree down on the 12th night after Christmas, but we think it’s more about making room for all those Valentine’s presents.

    Did you know the Christmas tree is actually a Pagan Christmas origin according to Anthony Simpson a Pagan writer here at THEGAYUK, they saw evergreen as symbolic of the eternal cycles of nature: birth, life, death and re-birth. The re-birth always being seen as a result of the sun’s return. There are actually five things that the Pagans introduced which are now considered Christmas traditions.

     

     

     

     

  • Austin reveals a bit more than his leg tattoos

    Austin reveals a bit more than his leg tattoos

    Celebrity Big Brother Austin has revealed a little bit more than his leg tattoos.

    We’re wondering if Austin Armacost really knew how penisy this picture was!

    Taking to Instagram the reality TV star revealed his two new leg tattoos, but we find ourselves drawn to another area of his body. To see it CLICK HERE (NSFW)

  • Calum Best uploads topless hotness days before entering the BB house

    Calum Best uploads topless hotness days before entering the BB house

    Celebrity Big Brother star Calum has uploaded some rather hot pictures to a site popular with gay men, just days before he went into the Big Brother house…

    CREDIT: Channel 5

    The reality star Calum Best certainly knows how to please the crowd. He uploaded a series of gym selfies just days before he entered the CBB compound. Taking to GuysWithiPhones.com (NSFW), a website incredibly popular with gay men, he uploaded two selfies showing the full extent of his body tattoos and his well toned bod. The star, 35, has a design that covers the majority of his torso.

    Calum Best
    CREDIT: Calum Best

     

    Calum Best
    Calum Best

     

    When you compare his tattoos to pictures taken in 2015 you can see how much ink work he’s had done.  The picture below was taken in November 2015.

    Calum Best
    Calum Best

     

    Speaking about entering the house Calum revealed that he likes to be tested and learning from new experiences. He said that his last stint in the house was a “very memorable experience that only really worked well for me and my mindset”.

  • A study finds that Male/Female WC signage could be replaced by room descriptions

    A study finds that Male/Female WC signage could be replaced by room descriptions

    A research team were granted £50,000 to study whether terms to describe public toilets were accessible. They’ve released their findings.

    A research team from Sheffield Hallam University were awarded nearly £50,000 in June last year, from the Arts and Humanities Research Council to research the way public toilets are designed, “in an effort to assess if they are fit for purpose for the UK’s diverse 21st Century society.”

    The paper , which was published last month, points out that school toilets are one of the first places where children learn that “disabled and queer bodies are out of place”.

    The research is now complete and they managed to find some interesting ways of ensuring that people don’t feel left out or marginalised when using public facilities. The 7000-word report outlines how some respondents thought that changing the male/female icon with a description of the room’s content could be more helpful.

    Education and Disability Studies researcher Dr Jenny Slater wrote,

    ” A suggestion from participants was to write on the toilet door the contents of the toilet cubicle, e.g. toilets with urinals, toilets without urinals, larger toilet with grab bars.

    “Participants thought it was important for others to not judge people’s choice of toilet, but to allow people to use whichever space was accessible for them (‘accessible’ being used in the broadest sense of the word).

    “This would mean critically considering the signage on toilet doors in order to understand how toilets do not just illustrate categorisation by gender, disability (and historically, race), but also actively produce such categories.”

  • Adam Rickitt has the thirst cured, 38 and he still has that rippling SIX PACK

    Adam Rickitt has the thirst cured, 38 and he still has that rippling SIX PACK

    Oh, my. The 38-year-old star looks incredible after revealing that he still has his very very famous SIX PACK.

    Adam Rickitt body
    CREDIT: Adam Rickitt / Instagram

    Former soap star turned pop star Adam Rickett knows how to cure the thirst after uploading this hotel selfie revealing that he still has the six pack that made us all go weak at the knees during the 90s.

     

    Speaking to THEGAYUK (issue 3) about how he manages to keep his body in a shipshape condition the 38-year-old star revealed, that he does all his training at home. He also told us that he has to keep his trademark six pack because of an issue with his back. He’s suffered from a chronic back condition since he was 17 and relies on a strong core to keep him mobile.

    He said,

    “I do it all at home. I have a really bad back so from the age of 17 I had to exercise every day otherwise my back gets really knackered.

    I always felt a bit of phoney, because everyone was like “oh my god look at his body” and I was like, well if I don’t I’m f**ked. I still do all the sit-ups and I’ve still got my six-pack.”

     

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  • Britain’s favourite sitcom is…

    Fawlty Towers is the greatest British sitcom of all time and Ab Fab gets a mention too – according to comedians.

    Jennifer Saunders
    at the 2007 TCA Winter Press Tour. Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel, Pasadena, CA. 01-11-07

    Over 100 professional comedians and actors, including David Baddiel, Jenny Eclair, Reece Shearsmith and Alexei Sayle, were polled to find out their favourite sitcoms, moments and one-liners.

    The John Cleese-starring classic comedy received the most votes in the best sitcom category – despite originally airing over 40 years ago and lasting for just 12 episodes.

    While the favourite one-liner among comics is “Don’t tell him, Pike” from Dad’s Army as said by Captain Mainwaring to Pike when the young Private is asked his name by a German prisoner.

    And the most popular scene is from I’m Alan Partridge and sees Alan meet his biggest fan – only to discover he has an unhealthy obsession with the radio DJ, including a room dedicated to him.

    The research was commissioned by TV channel Gold to celebrate the launch of its first full series of We Have Been Watching

    Comedy critic Bruce Dessau, who compiled the audit of comedians, said,

    “We are well-known across the world for our ‘British sense of humour’, which is shown at its best in many of our best-loved and timeless comedy classics.

    “The art of comedy is almost impossible to define, but many of these characters, lines and sitcoms are brilliant examples of the very best in the history of British TV comedy.”

    Other favourite one-liners include Blackadder’s Lord Flashheart announcing: “I’ve got a plan, and it’s as hot as my pants” as he proposes running away with Kate.

    And Tony Hancock, upon on learning how much blood he has to give during a blood donation, saying,

    “A pint? Why that’s very nearly an armful!”

    In addition to containing the best comedy scene, I’m Alan Partridge is the second most popular sitcom among comedians – with Blackadder in third, The Office in fourth and Father Ted in fifth.

    Alan Partridge also overcame competition from Basil Fawlty, David Brent, Del Boy and The Young Ones’ Rick to be the named favourite male comedy character.

    While Steve Coogan, who plays the radio DJ from Norwich, topped the list of favourite male comedy actors, followed by Rik Mayall, Ronnie Barker and John Cleese.

    Joanna Lumley is the most popular female comedy actor among comedians – ahead of Caroline Aherne, Julia Davis, Penelope Keith and Victoria Wood.

    Absolutely Fabulous duo Patsy Stone and Edina Monsoon came first and second in the favourite female comedy character category – beating The Royle Family’s Denise and Father Ted’s Mrs Doyle.

    Bruce Dessau said,

    “Many of the moments found in this poll can be enjoyed again in a fresh take on the new series We Have Been Watching, as some of the top comedy folk share their views on the funniest moments telly has to offer.”

    We Have Been Watching is the first UKTV Original of 2017 for Gold, which celebrates its 25th birthday this year.

    The channel will also exclusively premiere the brand new series, Henry IX, penned by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais and starring Charles Edwards, Sally Phillips and Kara Tointon.

     

    FAVOURITE BRITISH SITCOM (AS VOTED FOR BY COMEDIANS):

    1. Fawlty Towers
    2. I’m Alan Partridge
    3. Blackadder
    4. The Office
    5. Father Ted
    6. Peep Show
    7. Only Fools and Horses
    8. The Thick of It
    9. Absolutely Fabulous
    10. Porridge

     

    FAVOURITE SCENE FROM A BRITISH TV COMEDY (AS VOTED FOR BY COMEDIANS):

    1. Alan Partridge meets a super-fan who has a room dedicated to Alan Partridge (I’m Alan Partridge)
    2. Tim and Dawn finally get together (The Office)
    3. Basil Fawlty argues with the Germans, stressing “Don’t mention the war!” (Fawlty Towers)
    4. “Don’t tell him Pike” scene with German prisoners. (Dad’s Army)
    5. Del Boy falling through the bar (Only Fools and Horses)
    6. Father Ted and the terrified priests stray into the lingerie department (Father Ted)
    7. Mrs Richards complaining about her room to Basil Fawlty (Fawlty Towers)
    8. The entrance of Lord Flashheart in Blackadder II (Blackadder)
    9. Del Boy and Rodney running as Batman and Robin (Only Fools and Horses)
    10. David Brent begging for his job as he gets fired (The Office)

    FAVOURITE ONE-LINER FROM A BRITISH TV COMEDY (AS VOTED FOR BY COMEDIANS):

    1. Captain Mainwaring to Pike, when Pike is asked his name by a German prisoner: “Don’t tell him Pike.” (Dad’s Army)
    2. Tony Hancock on learning how much blood he has to give during a blood donation: “A pint? Why that’s very nearly an armful!” (Hancock’s Half Hour)
    3. Father Ted explains to Father Dougal the concept of perspective: “These [toy cows] are small. But those [real cows] out there are far away. [Points to toy cow] Small… [Points to real cow] far away.” (Father Ted)
    4. Manuel in response to Basil’s plea to confirm he placed a winning bet on a horse: “I know noth-ing.” (Fawlty Towers)
    5. Alan Partridge pitches programme ideas to the BBC Commissioning Editor, Tony Hayers. After a string of no’s, he desperately puts forward his last programme idea: “Monkey Tennis?” (I’m Alan Partridge)
    6. Patsy judging celebrities as she looks through magazines: “One more facelift on this one, and she’ll have a beard.” (Absolutely Fabulous)
    7. David Brent on the effect of his management skills in the workplace: “I suppose I’ve created an atmosphere where I’m a friend first, and a boss second. Probably an entertainer third.” (The Office)
    8. Alan Partridge explains who Wings are: “They’re only the band The Beatles could have been.” (I’m Alan Partridge)
    9. Lord Flashheart proposes running away together to Kate: “I’ve got a plan, and it’s as hot as my pants.” (Blackadder)
    10. Geraldine Granger introduces herself upon her arrival in Dibley as their new vicar: “You were expecting a bloke: beard, Bible and bad breath. Instead you’ve got a babe with a bob cut and a magnificent bosom.” (The Vicar of Dibley)
  • Some viewers are calling Stacy Francis “homophobic” after calling Austin Armacost “gay boy”

    Some viewers are calling Stacy Francis “homophobic” after calling Austin Armacost “gay boy”

    Some Celebrity Big Brother viewers think that Stacy Francis is “homophobic” after calling  Austin Armacost a “gay boy”.

    viewers think that Stacy Francis was homophobic
    Celebrity Big Brother 2017

    Some fans of the show are calling out Stacy Francis as “homophobic” after asking whether Ray J would be comfortable sleeping in the same bed as “the gay boy”. She was referring to Austin Armacost, who is openly gay.

    The discussion was between housemates Coleen Nolan, James Jordan, James Cosmo and Stacy, who were discussing which bed each celebrity would take.

    Apparently, US R&B star Ray J, who was asleep at the time when celebs were choosing beds, didn’t want to sleep in the same bed as DJ Brandon Block. The only other space available was bunking with Austin. On hearing the news Stacy asked,

    “So [Ray J] didn’t want to sleep with Brandon? But he will sleep with a gay boy? The boy that wants to… the gay boy.

    “Isn’t Austin gay? So [Ray J] okay with that?”

    Stacy Francis
    Celebrity Big Brother 2017

    STUNNED: Stacy seemingly stunned her fellow housemates when she called Austin “gay boy”. She quickly said that she was being “sarcastic”.

    The conversation went momentarily quiet before Stacy quipped she was being “sarcastic” and that everyone was “so serious”.

    Well, needless to say, Twitter were right on it.

    https://twitter.com/mullificent16/status/816764269807235072

    Some were quick to her defence, by saying that what she said wasn’t homophobic,

    https://twitter.com/CurtyLee15/status/816768476933132288

    https://twitter.com/JaneSarah20/status/816766552246747137

    So what do you think?

  • 7 things you probably didn’t know about Austin Armacost

    7 things you probably didn’t know about Austin Armacost

    So Austin Armacost is back on our screens, but what exactly do we know about the hunky Austin Armacost.

    Is Austin Armacost gay?

    Yes, he certainly is and he’s definitely not ashamed of it. He recently broke up with his husband (Jake Lees) a relationship which lasted for 9 years and now he’s apparently back on the market. He’s even signed up to a couple of dating apps. Viewers of season 16 of Celebrity Big Brother were smittened by the bromance between him and the show’s eventual winner James Hill – although James is straight.

    What happened to Austin’s brother?

    Viewers may remember him getting very emotional about his older brother. His older brother, Tyler was killed in a car crash. During his last time in the house, Austin found it tough going when one of the days fell on what would have been his brother’s 30th birthday. He died when he was 27. Speaking about his brother Austin said,

    “He was such a good guy. You hope that life would be good, and calm, and peaceful, and when it’s time to go it’s time to go, but it just wasn’t his time to go.”‘

    What happened to Austin’s mother?

    Viewers were shocked to find out that not only did Austin have to bury his brother but he “had to send” his mother to prison. Karen Armacost was jailed for stealing $681,000 from her former employer. During her trial, the court heard how she spent the money paying off credit cards. She was sentenced to 6 years in prison and three years probation.

    Does Austin get naked?

    Yes, a lot. He’s an exhibitionist and why not. He’s on social media quite a bit showing off his muscles and he releases a calendar every year as well.

    Did Austin Armacost date Marc Jacobs?

    Before he met his husband Austin was the boyfriend of fashion designer Marc Jacobs. In a previous interview, Austin remarked that he wanted to be remembered for more than just being the boyfriend of a famous designer. He said,

    “I don’t want to be known as Marc Jacobs’ ex-boyfriend. I want to be known as someone who stands on their own independently from that. Obviously it comes up because he is one of the world’s most famous fashion designers. I was 21 years old, and I drank too much I said some stupid things but it gave me this public profile that I was able to do some really good things with and I am very proud of what I have done since then.

    How much is Austin Armacost worth?

    CelebrityNetWorth.com has Austin’s net worth reported as $3 million. He will have made his money from appearing in reality series, his calendars and personal appearances.

    His Austin Armacost married?

    Austin was married to Brit Jake Lees, but they separated in July 2016 after being together for 9 years.

  • Cameron Dallas is naked. That’s all.

    Social media star Cameron Dallas is naked.

    The 22-year-old bared all for his new Netflix show Chasing Cameron. Basically, it’s a show all fly-on-the-wall documentary about the life and times of Cameron Dallas.

    Chasing Cameron centres on social media star and entrepreneur Cameron Dallas as he looks to take his career to the next level.

    So just in case you’re unaware who he is, he describes himself as half Scottish, a quarter Mexican and a quarter German. Oh, he also became a Calvin Klein underwear model in 2016.

    WANNA SEE THE PICTURES – Click here

  • Stacy says Ray J “threw her under the bus” after that Whitney Houston argument

    Stacy says Ray J “threw her under the bus” after that Whitney Houston argument

    OOOO… it’s kicking off. Diva level 10.

    what did Stacy Francis argue with Whitney Houston about
    CREDIT: Channel 5

    Celebrity Big Brother star Stacy Francis has spoken to Big Brother about experiencing something “deep” with fellow housemate, Ray J, and it has nothing to do with his peen.

    Speaking about it in the diary room she confessed,

    “Ray J threw me under the bus. When people in America tried to make me out to be something I wasn’t, he never stood up for me. I want to know why he never said anything”.

    Whitney Houston
    CREDIT: -©-Jean_Nelson-Depositphotos_

    WHITNEY: Stacy is said to have had an argument with the megastar Whitney Houston days before her death in a night club.

    Revealing details about an argument that the X Factor USA star had with Whitney Houston, two days before Whitney died, she said that despite knowing Ray J for 15 years he didn’t stick up for her. Whitney died in 2012.

    “When Whitney Houston’s sister Pat went on the Oprah show and said I was stalking Whitney Houston in the club, I was not, we were all standing there talking and having a good time, he knows that, he knows the events of the whole night.

    “He never said this is a friend of my family. I’ve known Ray and his family over 15 years; he never came to bat for me. I wish he had the heart to say she wasn’t stalking Whitney in the club, she’s a friend. It was a hard time, I lost everything.”

    Last night saw the songstress being “edited out” of the programme by the ‘all stars’ who became Big Brother’s producers for the night.

    Speaking about resolving the bad blood between the two, Stacy said,

     “I just felt it was really unfair. It was shocking when I saw Ray, I kinda shut down. I want a real talk with him; I need a heart to heart with him”.

    Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight on Channel 5 at 9PM.