Ofcom is to launch an investigation into the broadcasting of comments made by Christopher Biggins during the last series of Celebrity Big Brother.
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The communications regulator Ofcom is to launch an investigation into comments made by Christopher Biggins during the summer 2016 series of Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother. Channel 5 bosses decided to boot him from the house after several warnings about his comments.
The 67-year-old star caused outrage online after he made a series of comments about bisexuals, including his belief that they were the “worst type” and that bisexuals were people who were those not “wanting to admit they’re gay”.
He also claimed that HIV was “spread by bisexuals” and they brought it over to America.
A number of complaints were made to Ofcom when the programme aired in August. A spokesperson for Ofcom confirmed that they were investigating the comments and whether the comments were offensive.
“We’re investigating whether a contestant’s comments about bisexual people were offensive and breached generally accepted standards”.
TV Judge, Robert Rinder surprised fans in last night’s episode of Strictly Come Dancing when he revealed his stunningly hot chest.
Judge Rinder who is currently starring on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing whipped up audience excitement when his costume allowed viewers to get a view of what’s usually beneath his judging robes.
The openly gay star of ITV’s Judge Rinder showed off his hot body as he danced showing off his rather impressive moves. The judge who is usually covered from head to toe certainly seemed to enjoy the chance to show off his abs.
The 39-year-old TV star impressed so much that he and his dance partner received a standing ovation.
“I’m a private secret dancer and I love to dance. The main reason is as my grandparents get older it’s a show they absolutely love. Although they’ve always been unconditionally proud of me I think there is something magical about being able to take part in something which gives them such joy and escapism especially as they suffer from all sorts of illnesses.”
A nation in shock. A country in turmoil. The tears of millions flood the land. Forget Brexit, the nation is gripped by Breadxit! That’s right, by now you all know that Love Productions failed to rise to the occasion and followed the dough and has officially jumped shipped to Channel 4.
After one disaster after another, it looks likely that the next series of The Jump will be Channel 4’s last. That leaves Davina McCall out in the cold. The loveable presenter is a Channel 4 stalwart having found success with the cult classic Streetmate before fronting reality giant Big Brother.
Pros
She’s Davina! Her crazy energy and warmth would make her the perfect candidate for the host gig. She’s got tonnes of reality TV experience and has a strong background in food and baking.
She’s a big name, which is exactly what Channel 4 need to draw interest from disgruntled viewers. Whilst Chris Evans was a hit in the 90s, his return to TV on Top Gear was a dud. Davina has managed to stay currant throughout her decades on the box.
Cons
Davina’s a health nut and fattening cakes and other bakes isn’t exactly in keeping with her brand. In addition, Davina has recently released a cookbook, which is all about cutting sugar out of your life. Something which would no doubt get a frosty reception from Mary Berry.
She’s a distraction. Davina’s loveable energy is a big hit with audiences but the secret to Mel & Sue’s success is that they never draw attention away from the bakers. Davina naturally draws attention from her viewers, so could her presenting be too big for the tent?
Whilst Paul has found his comfort zone with animal documentaries, he still manages to endear the nation. His personality is a pleasant mix of humour and sincerity, which makes him endlessly watchable. Whilst he first won the nation’s heart as Lily Savage, it’s his work on afternoon chat shows and animal documentaries that has won him both awards but also the love of a nation.
Pros
Paul’s personality is a perfect fit. His teatime chat and time on Blankety Blank managed to dance on the boundary of the inappropriate, so innuendos would still be a-plenty. Paul would manage to keep the light heartedness of the show but still be able to play into the drama.
Paul is a professional with many decades in the business covering different genres. He’s a quick wit with a cool head so he’d easily fit into the Bake Off format without making it seem too different. A new host is in danger of alienating the audience who will be expecting nothing but perfection once Bake Off jumps ship.
Cons
Paul has previously criticised the show stating that he is “not interested in a gang of people in a tent making Swiss rolls”. It wouldn’t be great for his integrity for him to front a show he previously criticised. But, with this £25m a year acquisition, perhaps Paul will be otherwise swayed.
Paul’s previous work has always been quite emotional as works to improve the life of rescue dogs so, when it comes to a burnt cake, he mightn’t be as caring. Mel and Sue always seemed genuinely interested in the show and its contestants but it is likely Paul would not be as emotionally involved and, therefore, may leave the viewers a bit cold.
Likelihood: 3/5
Richard & Judy
Richard and Judy have been off-screen as for some time now but I am sure, for many, it’d be a welcome return. Judy may be hitting our screens as a Loose Woman but it’s certainly not the same without her being talked over. The duo have excellent chemistry (well you’d hope so since they’re married) and their middle class humour is pitch perfect for the show’s audience and pace.
Pros
Richard and Judy are a duo with great chemistry, just like Mel and Sue. They were TV’s Mum and Dad, slowly getting drunk on wine in the front room so it would certainly be a comfort when uncertainty sets in as the show moves to Channel 4. Viewers are used to seeing them together and their welcome return would no doubt show that the channel is willing to put some heavyweight talent behind the move.
Richard and Judy have always been tastemakers. They’ve always promoted the finest food and wine and championed the best books. The viewing public trust them so if they were willing to sign up, it’d certainly add to the legitimacy of the show. Right now the rose tinted glasses of the show have been smashed by the capitalistic move by Love Productions and viewers need to believe that Channel 4’s acquisition is because they care about the format rather than advertising money and ratings.
Cons
Richard and Judy have been off air for some time, could it be difficult to watch them together? Despite their great chemistry, Judy has managed to re-model herself as a clear individual. Will they still gel well together and manage to recreate their magic?
Whilst Judy was always pleasant, Richard is often known for his awkward jokes and gaffes on air including revealing Judy once had a bad time with thrush. Richard may try to attempt to continue Mel and Sue’s famed banter and will most likely fall flat on his face.
Likelihood: 2/5
Jo Brand
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Jo currently hosts Bake Off’s spin off show An Extra Slice so it wouldn’t be completely unusual for her to slip into the main slot. The move would be strikingly similar to Emma Willis taking over from Brian Downling as host of Channel 5’s iteration of Big Brother. Jo is a proven comedic talent who already has a love for the show. I would argue that Jo would be the safest bet for new host.
Pros
Jo is already part of the Bake Off family. With Mel and Sue gone, Paul & Mary will likely follow so it’d be nice to have somebody on the show that could carry the torch for the BBC version. Jo’s love of the show and her knowledge of the audience means she’ll be able to hit the right tone immediately. Hiring Jo would also reassure viewers that Channel 4 aren’t looking to completely re-invent the wheel.
Jo is a huge fan of cakes and baking so her enthusiasm for the baker’s achievements will feel genuine rather than forced. We know she loves the show, we know she appreciates the art so therefore it’ll be more believable and, therefore, enjoyable for us!
Cons
Jo’s persona is very grumpy old woman, which won’t play well in the tent. She has never shown a particular warmth so she may not be as comforting to the contestants and may make interactions seem a little more awkward as a result. Mel & Sue had the perfect split of humour and kindness and Jo would struggle to meet that.
Jo is very BBC and has been a familiar face for many, many years so it may seem a bit strange to watch her on Channel 4. Jo is a BBC stalwart so any move there would be interpreted as a money grab. As a member of the show already, it could do her more damage than good to move with the show as viewers could potentially interpret the move as disloyalty. I imagine if Paul and Mary stay on, they would face similar criticism.
Likelihood: 5/5
Anna Richardson
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Anna is one of Channel 4’s loyal hosts, having fronted many shows for the broadcaster. Anna has presented lots of factual entertainment from Secret Eaters to Supersize v Superskinny so viewers are likely familiar with her work. She has a laid-back approach to dealing with people, which would work well within the tent. She also has a strong production background, which would make her a sensible choice for the show. In addition to this, Anna has managed to show both her serious and funny sides in shows such as The Sex Education Show and Naked Attraction. However, her current partner is current Bake Off host Sue Perkins so Anna hosting may make things a little awkward.
Pros
Anna’s personality is a mix of serious and cheeky which is another good blend for the show. Her journalistic instincts will get her to root out the secrets behind the bakers and her light heartedness will cut through any tension.
Anna has dealt with many topics on TV but has steadfastly covered food and the psychology of food. She would be wholly believable as a host and, as her work on Secret Eaters has shown, she cares deeply for others. She has a natural rapport with people even in awkward situations i.e. them being stark bollock naked so Anna would be able to interact easily with bakers and judges alike.
Cons
Anna is known more recently for Naked Attraction so she may not be seen as a suitable host for such a mild mannered show. It’s quite the jump to go from dicks and tits to pies and cakes.
Anna’s worth is deeply rooted in the meaning of things and, whilst that might add a fun element to the show, it could also result in her trying to think too deep about things. The Bake Off is successful because it’s easy-going so nobody wants to know what happened in a baker’s childhood to make them want to add chilli to their chocolate cake. Likelihood: 4/5
Outside Chances (Likelihood between 1/5 to 2/5)
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As the dust settles and the news sinks in that GBBO will have a new home next year we’ve just found out how much Channel 4 apparently paid for the show.
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So Channel 4 is going to be the new home for the Great British Bake Off – and well Twitter has had a meltdown about it. Mel and Sue apparently aren’t coming along for the Channel 4 ride and word is out on Mary Berry.
Well we’ve just read how much Channel 4 has apparently paid for the rights to the GBBO and it’s staggering… wait for it.
So the BBC apparently pays £6m per series of the show to Love Productions the makers of Bake Off – Channel 4 have topped that and are allegedly stumping up £75m for three series – that’s £25,000,000 big ones – a cool £19 mil more per series. That’s a lot of dough… sorry couldn’t help it.
HUH? – and wait there’s more – ITV and Netflix reportedly offered more than C4 – but the programme makers thought there was more creative synergy with the Born Risky channel.
So GBBO is cooking on full steam and the innuendos are coming in thick and fast. We take a look at our favourite slightly camp, very gay double entrendres.
It’s all good clean fun. That is until you add a glass of white and cackling brood of gay guys and then all bets are off.
“Some of them have got a good forking”
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“Your crack is nice and most”
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“Right bakers time to reveal your cracks”
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“Oh no, you have some irregular-shaped balls”
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“Now let’s turnover and see what’s happening at the back”
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“It’s all in the wrist action”
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“It’s about half the size it was when it went in”
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“I’ll eat a bit of carpet”
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“I like the flavour of a cox”
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“He loves his buns”
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“Go on Mary, give it a good slapping”
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“Get those lady fingers soggy”
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“Fill your horns right to the bottom so you can enjoy it to the last the mouthful”
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“Put your purple ring where I can see it.”
Great British Bake Off is on BBC One on the 11th September
Last night saw the iconic Samantha Fox and former X Factor star Katie Waissel evicted from the Big Brother house.
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Since Sunday, the public have been voting to save BEAR, FRANKIE, KATIE, MARNIE RICKY and SAMANTHA from the second DOUBLE eviction of the series.
During last night’s Channel 5 programme, Emma Willis announced live to the house that the seventh and eighth Housemates to leave the Big Brother house were Katie and Samantha.
The pair said their goodbyes left the House together and were greeted by cheers from the crowd.
Emma interviewed the pair together and both said it was a “relief” to be out, “We need a drink and a bar!” Katie laughed.
Nominations from Ricky and Frankie, Katie said: “I enjoyed just being me, people mistake the fact I get on with everybody as people pleasing… I even got on with Bear.”
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Katie on being nominated by Frankie, “It became a weird unspoken thing…I knew he was going to nominate, it really upset me.”
On Heavy D, “He kept coming for me, I really wanted to relay the message, ‘you don’t’ speak to anyone like that let alone a woman…’ then I thought I’m gonna bring out the big guns!”
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Sam told Emma, “It was easier than I thought it was going to be… I’m not sort of person to sit there and take it.”
Sam on the divide in the house, “I was surprised the American’s put me up, I wasn’t surprised about Marnie cos I voted Lewis, and maybe they (the Americans) found me a threat or something.”
Sam said the ‘most challenging’ thing in the house was, “putting up with Bear, I can’t Bear him, challenge.”
Openly gay ITV star Judge Rinder has been confirmed as a contestant for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Judge Rinder has been confirmed as a contestant for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Taking to his official Twitter account, Rob Rinder announced, “It’s official, your judge has been confirmed for Strictly”.
The announcement also happened on Scott Mills’ Radio One show.
Mr Rinder, joined the National Youth Theatre at the age of 14, so he knows a thing or two about performance. It was at University where his stage dreams came to an end and he decided to focus on the law.
In case you missed it… Lewis Bloor got his bits out AGAIN.
Lewis Bloor has certainly used his time in the Big Brother house to bare his soul/body. Rather disturbingly his gave his housemates another view – his naked ball sack, in probably the most unflattering way…
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A screeching Renee was shocked as the former TOWIE star paraded round the bedroom with his balls hanging out the side of his underwear, his Big Brother girlfriend Marnie Simpson laughed and reminded the house at how big his penis was.
Pop star Will Young has been confirmed as the second celebrity contestant on the show Strictly Come Dancing.
Will Young has been confirmed as the second celebrity contestant on the BBC entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing which starts its 14th series in September. The first contestant to be announced was politician Ed Balls.
The multi-million selling artist said,
“As a fan of Strictly for years, I have always imagined myself on the show, but the timing has not been right… until now! Music is my passion and the dancing I have done has always been with a microphone in hand. Now there will be no microphone or band, just me, my partner and the dance floor. Strictly is a show with fantastic live music and has an ethos of positivity and growth. I practice these two things every day, and I will try my hardest to be the best dancer possible,”
One question remains, as Will Young is openly gay, will he have a same-sex partner on the dancefloor?
Since Friday, the public have been voting to save BEAR, HEAVY D, LEWIS and SAIRA.
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During last night’s Channel 5 programme, Celebrity Big Brother host Emma Willis announced live to the house that the celebrity with the fewest votes and therefore, the second celebrity to leave would be Siara.
Following the announcement, broadcaster Siara said her goodbyes and left the house, greeted by Emma and a mixed reaction from the crowd.
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On asked by Emma how it feels to be out Siara grinned: “Its’ just great to see normal people.”
On having other ‘big characters’ in the house Saira said: “I don’t know, for me I just felt I was either being two faced or being alright.”
On seeing that James, Chloe, Aubrey, Katie, Heavy D all nominated her, “I’m surprised by Katie just because I didn’t get to know her but think she’s quite influenced by her little clique.”
On forcing her opinions on people, “I an opinionated person and we come from different place, I think I should use this (mouth) less and listen more. I knew that some people in there got me like Ricky and Sammy Fox.”
Siara added: “I have an opinion and I find it very different when people don’t, I think a lot of people are sitting on the fence, I am opinionated, I don’t think it’s a bad thing, I tried my best to reign it in but it is a madhouse.”
On Bear, “I have had a journey with him, honestly, he’s a prankster, he’s a young lad having fun, he’s on the trip of his life, he takes it too far, if you give him attention…, deep down he’s a good man, I felt it, I don’t think I would say that if I didn’t mean it.”
On Lewis and Marnie’s ‘relationship,’ “It’s been 12 days, in 12 days, I think you make a friend, they say it’s genuine, all I can do is respect that.”
Siara added, “I’ve come out and I see people, and myself in a different light, it’s been a journey.”
Finally, Emma asked her who she would like to win, “Samantha Fox.”
Emma then announced the next CBB bombshell – the 3 safe Housemates had to deliver killer nominations face-to-face.
Over the next three days, Housemates will play a game of chance during a week of risk taking. Every decision will come with a cost that will leave one housemate paying a hefty price.
