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Rumoured Jungle Celeb Tom Daley Already Bookies Fave To Win
So Tom Daley is rumoured to be heading into the Australian jungle for the new serious of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here after leaving a heavy hint on Instagram this morning.
Well, the champion diver is already, in fact, the favourite to WIN according to Ladbrokes.
He is already the favourite to be crowned king of the jungle with odds at 7/2 to win!
Tom Daley himself 2 hours ago Instagrammed this pic of himself… is it a slight hint?
A number of celebrities have already been hinted at to join ITV flagship programme including Jake Quickenden, who was recently axed from XFACTOR. TOWIE’s Gemma Collins and Melanie Sykes have confirmed their participation in the show.
EARLY WINNER
The bushtucker trials await this year’s I’m A Celebrity contestants and the bookies make Tom Daley the early 7/2 favourite for glory, or it’s a 7/1 shot fellow Olympian Nicola Adams lands the knockout blow.
X Factor reject Jake Quickenden could soon be back on ITV screens and it’s 10/1 he wins, or odds of 16/1 are on offer that Melanie Sykes lasts the longest in the jungle.
TOWIE babe Jessica Wright could fancy heading Down Under to get over her break-up and it’s a 25/1 shot she finds happiness again and is crowned the 2014 winner.
Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “There’s still a fortnight to go but Tom’s already been backed by punters and he’s clearly the one to beat this year. Unfortunately with heavy rain showers predicted it looks like the bikini babes are going to struggle to pick up votes without the infamous shower scenes.”
Ladbrokes latest betting I’m A Celeb winner 2014
7/2 Tom Daley
6/1 Jim Davidson
6/1 Robbie Savage
6/1 Tulisa Contostavios
7/1 Nicola Adams
8/1 Vicky Pattison
8/1 Max George
8/1 Michelle Keegan
10/1 Jake Quickenden
12/1 Dynamo
14/1 Gemma Merna
14/1 Alex Reid
14/1 Gemma Collins
16/1 Chloe Jasmine
16/1 Teri Hatcher
16/1 Melanie Sykes
16/1 Lucy Watson
20/1 Rustie Lee
20/1 Hulk Hogan
20/1 Brianne Delcourt
20/1 Chloe Sims
20/1 Roy Keane
25/1 Pascal Craymer
25/1 Jessica Wright
25/1 Nik Speakman
33/1 Kellie Maloney
33/1 Josie Cunningham
The new series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here starts this weekend on the 16th November.
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Harry Styles In Sexuality Speculation Overdrive
The rumour mill is in overdrive after an interview with the One Direction star casts speculation on the star’s sexuality.
During an interview with Harry and Liam from the World’s most successful boyband, Harry dropped a rather heavy hint that perhaps his sexuality maybe isn’t just that of heterosexual.
When the pair were asked what they looked for in a partner, Liam answered,
‘Female, that’s a good trait.’
However Harry said, with an awkward giggle:
‘Not that important’.
‘I would say sense of humour, and like natural”.
Later he added,
“Someone who’s nice, you know’
So apparently gender is not important to Styles. Whatever or whoever he is, TheGayUK wish him well.
In 2013 Boy George caused a stir when he said,
‘Odds Are One Of One Direction Are Gay.’
‘I wouldn’t know who One Direction were if they fell on my head,’ he joked. ‘I’m older than them, they should treat me with respect. I blocked all the band, I couldn’t be bothered to hear anything they said but I couldn’t help winding up their fans.’
‘The odds are one of One Direction must be gay. I think everyone is a bit bisexual deep down, so the odds are they are probably all bisexual. They’re rock stars so it’s what you’d expect, isn’t it? I’d be disappointed if they weren’t.’
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THEATRE REVIEW | DV8: JOHN, The Lyttleton Theatre
★★★★★ | DV8: JOHN, The Lyttleton Theatre
Lloyd Newson’s DV8 Physical Theatre Company have been presenting innovative dance pieces for the best part of three decades and have won a plethora of awards. I wouldn’t be in the least bit surprised if their latest piece, John, now playing at the Lyttleton Theatre were to bring them a whole lot more.
The programme note tells us that the piece we are seeing is not what Newson had originally planned, a work about assisted suicide. The emphasis changed when a close friend of Newson’s died unexpectedly, and he decided he needed to do a work about love and life rather than death. They interviewed several men for the project, but when John came into their office, it became clear that the new work would predominantly follow John’s story, and so the present piece was born.
It starts as a monologue about John’s traumatic council estate childhood under the shadow of a violent, rapist father. Anna Fleischle’s ingenious, revolving set is put to brilliant use as characters move from one room to another. At first movement is fairly natural, but it becomes more stylised as the story evolves, though always as a response to speech. Rather than being set to music, in this case, the movement is a reflection of language and the words being spoken.
Later the set doubles for the gay sauna where much of the second part of the piece is played out, perfect in its depiction of the endless cruising from sauna to steam room to restrooms. Much of the choreography is unbelievably complex. In the group scenes, you feel that if one member of the company were to misplace a foot or a hand, then the whole delicate balance would be destroyed. That never happens of course, and one of the joys of this production is seeing the way bodies fuse together, meld into one and then just as easily drift apart, something of a Newson trademark.
Endlessly fascinating, but ultimately incredibly moving, it not only examines John’s reasons for having sex with men, but also unflinchingly examines why men may or may not take risks with their sexual health. Their stories are told without judgement, without prejudice.
I won’t give anything away, but the ending with John caught once more alone on the stage was incredibly moving. It runs for one hour and twenty minutes without an interval, but time had gone so fast, it was hard to believe it was actually the end.
A true collaboration, one should also mention the excellent lighting of Richard Godin and the sound design of Gareth Fry. Every single one of the performers should be commended for their commitment, for their skill, and for the beauty of the movement. So too should Lloyd Newson, who has yet again come up with a starkly original and thought-provoking piece of theatre.
John is on now at the Lyttleton Theatre and almost half the tickets for each performance will be £15 as part of the Travelex Theatre Scheme
On 9 December John will be broadcast live to over 550 UK cinemas and many more worldwide as part of National Theatre Live. Details at www.ntlive.com
Runs until 13th January 2015
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THEATRE REVIEW | STOMP – Sheffield Lyceum and National Tour
★★★★ | STOMP – Sheffield Lyceum and National Tour
Mixing tap dancing, street dance, percussion, juggling, humour and incredible feats of physical performance, STOMP enters its 25th year with a show which utilises everything from paint pots to bin lids to create rhythmic set pieces which are dazzling, fresh, funny and exhilarating.
Initially, one did wonder, having only seen the odd set piece from STOMP before on TV variety shows, how they would be able to fill a continuous one hour forty minute show without it becoming repetitive, but they were able to move from one set piece to the next seamlessly, always managing to add something new and different from what had come before. Using everything from brooms, sinks and dustbin lids through to shopping trollies, cigarette lighters and giant rubber rings, the variety of set pieces was more than enough to keep the show rattling through its running time, and the show arrived at its curtain call before you knew it and before you wanted it to.
You couldn’t help but admire the sheer physicality of the performers, whose stamina throughout their relentless performance was undeniable. Their precision and sense of timing was impeccable, demonstrated nowhere better than in a routine involving a rapid flickering of cigarette lighters creating an effect which was reminiscent of a string of Christmas lights. The physical prowess of the performers impressed as they undertook what can only be described as a percussionist parkour; utilising and clambering over the set and props and leaving you in no doubt that they were giving it their all.
With a static backdrop, covered in objects which transform into impromptu percussion instruments, the set was straight forward, but both the set and the performance were enhanced by some subtle but very intelligent lighting which also worked as a distraction tool, allowing the performers to disappear and reappear elsewhere, adding to the energy and vibrancy of the piece. The sounds of the beats, bangs and stomps, as the cast belted them out, were so loud that they resonated in the chest and added to the excitement of the performance.
The show was also peppered with a lot of humour. A few looks, glances or exaggerated gestures exchanged between the cast members conveyed a simple narrative and each individual performer managed to develop an unassuming on-stage persona, which separated out the cast members from each other.
The show was far better than expected and the combinations of skills on display were both impressive and enjoyable. STOMP is certainly deserving of their reputation after 25 years of tours and performances and the show has much more to it than you might expect.
STOMP is at the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre until 8th November 2014 (http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/ ) before continuing on its national tour. For details, visit http://www.stomp.co.uk/location/uk/
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Two Men Injured In Halloween Homophobic Attack In London
Officers in Kingston Borough are appealing for witnesses and information following a homophobic attack on two men in Surbiton in the early hours of Saturday morning, 1 November.
Police were called at around 01:20hrs that day to reports of males fighting outside the KFC restaurant in Brighton Road, Surbiton.
Officers attended and found a 21-year-old man [victim1] suffering a head injury.
London Ambulance Service attended and the man was taken to a hospital. He has since been discharged.
A second man with the victim, aged 18 [victim2], was also suffering minor facial injuries.
The Community Safety Unit on Kingston Borough is investigating and is treating the attack as a homophobic hate crime.
At this early stage, it is understood both victims were walking along Victoria Road and as they passed a group of two men and three women outside the YMCA they were subjected to homophobic abuse from one of the two men.
The two victims walked away but when they reached the zebra crossing nearby the two men [suspects 1 and 2] approached them and ‘victim 2’ was punched.
‘Victim1’ intervened to protect ‘Victim2’ and the suspects then assaulted him.
‘Victim1′ ended up on the floor where the suspects kicked and stamped on him.
Passersby intervened to stop the attack and the suspects both ran off along Victoria Road.
A search of the area by officers did not locate anyone matching the suspects’ descriptions.
‘Suspect1’ has been described as: a white man, aged in his late twenties, with fair hair that was shaven, a muscular build, short in height, and wearing a pink tutu.
‘Suspect2’ has been described as; a white man, also aged in his late twenties, with brown short hair, and also wearing a pink tutu.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
He was arrested on Tuesday, 4 November for grievous bodily harm and common assault and remains at a west London police station.
Enquiries continue regarding the identity of the second suspect.
Trainee Detective Constable Ann-Marie Hodgkiss, the officer in the case, said: “This was a violent and unprovoked hate crime and I am appealing for anyone with any information about the incident to contact me.
“The two suspects were distinctively dressed, probably due to Halloween, and I would urge anyone who recognises their description and who may know who they are to contact me and help us trace them.”
Any witnesses or anyone with any information are asked to call the Community Safety Unit at Kingston Police Station on 0208 721 5858 or via 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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No More Go Slow On Your Mobile
The government sets out plans to eliminate poor mobile coverage that blights a fifth of the UK.
As part of its long-term economic plan, the government today set out plans to eliminate the poor mobile coverage that blights a fifth of the UK.
Culture Secretary Sajid Javid today said mobile users in many parts of the UK regularly suffer from a poor signal leaving them unable to make calls or send texts.
These areas – so-called ‘partial not-spots’ – have coverage from some but not all of the 4 mobile networks (EE, O2, Three and Vodafone). Depending on the network consumers are on, they, therefore, may have no coverage.
The Culture Secretary is determined to improve coverage from all 4 networks in these areas and has therefore launched a consultation on the various legislative proposals that can help achieve this.
This will give the government the chance to hear views on these proposals from all interested parties.
Talks have been held with the mobile companies in recent months in an attempt to find a voluntary solution and this work by the industry is expected to continue whilst the consultation runs.
Sajid Javid said, ‘I’m determined to ensure the UK has world-class mobile phone coverage as an investment in infrastructure will help drive this government’s long-term economic plan.
‘It can’t be right that in a fifth of the UK, people cannot use their phones to make a call. The government isn’t prepared to let that situation continue.
‘We’ve been talking to the mobile companies about the problem and they are working with us to find a solution.
‘This consultation will complement the work industry is doing and allow the government to hear from the wider telecoms sector, businesses and the public.
‘Businesses have been clear about the importance of mobile phones and improved coverage will help deliver jobs and economic security.’
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THEATRE REVIEW | MY PERFECT MIND, The Rep – Birmingham
★★★★★ | MY PERFECT MIND, The Rep – Birmingham
Epically Humorous and Uncompromisingly SincereTold by An Idiot’s “My Perfect Mind” stuns The Door of The Birmingham Rep, with its simplistic yet meaningful set and with its mastermind-like quality of acting. This astonishing play is an account of the actor Edward Petherbridge suffering from a stroke and his recovery, with help of a friend, Paul Hunter who does everything in his power to accommodate Edward’s imagination and fantasy.
“My Perfect Mind” draws inspiration from the story of Edward Petherbridge’s second rehearsal of King Lear, where he suffered a severe stroke, which left him almost paralysed. Upon recovery, Edward comes to an enlightening discovery. Though his mobility had suffered from this event, all the lines for his part, King Lear, lived in his memory still.
King Lear is one of Shakespeare’s most enigmatic and profound plays starting off with this 80 something King abdicating his land and rule by splitting it into three parts to give to his three daughters: Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. He asks of them, as an exchange for this gift, their expression of love to him. Goneril and Regan obey, but Cordelia upon being asked what she feels about her father, she merely says: “nothing”, which makes the old king banish her. Later on, in the play Lear loses his rule, goes insane and is banished. Shakespeare loved happy endings.
The 90-minute play was filled with powerful energy and with a plethora of characters coming from one actor – Paul Hunter. Hunter had an incredible ability to multipart with astonishing speed, parts of which seemed to give Edward the Wonderland of Lear. Every time a new character emerged they asked Edward what he was doing? To which he always replied with “I am performing King Lear”, then Hunter, in character, acted impressed and amazed every time. Hunter blew the audience away with his gift of shape shifting between characters and with his unrivalled ability to seduce the crowd with laughter, particularly when he switched from David to Carol.
Petherbridge’s story shone brightly on stage, as he played himself and the situation so vividly, it appeared we were witnessing the event real-time. His roaring delivery of speeches and then his sweet old-man like voice provided us with an emotional journey of discovery and recovery. We were left wishing we could hear Edward perform “King Lear” for real. The dramatic device Edward used with splashing paint over the wall was epic, as he belted Lear’s storms speech.
One conclusion I can draw from this experience and it is somewhat ironic. King Lear goes through the play receding in his mental capacity and suffering bitterly, yet Edward used King Lear as a form of recovery. The fact that he still remembered the part, post-stroke, gave him a great sensation and by fate, he falls into the delightful direction of Kathryn Hunter and on the tour of “My Perfect Mind” depicting his story so magnificently.
04 – 08 November 2014
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Man Has Strap-On Surgically Removed After It Got Stuck
A man in Greece has had to undergo surgery after his girlfriend’s strap-on got stuck up his anus.
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FILM REVIEW | Snails In The Rain, Four Stars
Snails In The Rain | ★★★★
Every day on his way to University, linguistics student Boaz stops at the Post Office to check his mailbox to see if there is a letter telling him he has been awarded a Scholarship to continue his studies in Jerusalem. One day however, inside the box he finds a letter he has not been expecting, is a note from a secret male admirer who says that watching Boaz from afar is the highlight of his day.
The place is Tel Aviv and the year is 1989 when homosexuality was secretive and closeted and encounters only happened in the dark shadows of night. It was also the time before computers and emails when the mail was still the main way to communicate. Boaz has been happily living with Noa his adoring girlfriend for over a year now, and his life is seemingly as perfect as it can get. Now when these unsolicited letters start arriving he gets thrown off kilter and they suddenly reignite memories he had chosen to forget when he almost hadam intimate encounter with another man during his Military service.By the time the third letter has arrived, Boaz’s curiosity to the author’s identity has turned into paranoia, as he believes that every man he encounters in the street, on the bus, in the library is staring at him in a lustful manner. The fact that Boaz is played by Yoav Reuveni a rather stunning ex-international male model turned actor would make this a totally feasible assumption. It is however Noa, who suspicious of Boaz’s sudden change in attitude at home, who finds the letters and correctly puts two and two together to work out who the real writer is.
Boaz is now desperately struggling with his sexual identity so much so that when the 4th letter arrives and demands that he agrees to a pre-arranged way of signaling if he is in fact interested in returning his admirers affection, that he gets in such a state that he is about to explode. Or do something to vent out his anger and confusion that he may somehow regret.
This rather intriguing drama about repressed homosexual feelings and desire acutely brings back an era when lust was often hidden and unrequited. The movie was based on a short story by Yossi Avni Levy who is (most intriguingly) currently the Israeli Ambassador in Serbia. It was directed and written by Yariv Moser (who co-starred in it too) best known for his two excellent documents ‘My First War’ and ‘The Invisible Men’. Moser’s decision to cast first-time actors paid off well as Mr. Reuveni in particular turned in a pitch perfect turn as the perturbed Boaz.
And knowing how to keep his audience completely glued to the screen Moser heightens the air of homoeroticism with having Boaz constantly take showers at the drop of a hat too.
Highly recommended.
