May 29th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: big brother 2007, Big Brother 8
Chris Moyles received a tour of the Big Brother house and during his breakfast show on Radio One a slip of the tongue revealed that there may be a whole new floor!
In describing the house Chris said:
“They wouldn’t let me downstairs though.. whoops”
Comedy Dave replied: “Downstairs? What a whole new floor” Chris replied swiftly with ‘Let’s move on’.
Wouldn’t a basement be cool! I wonder what the housemates could get up to down there?
May 29th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Sir Alan Sugar, The Apprentice
Sir Alan Sugar will fire not one, not two, but three people on this weeks Apprentice TV show. This will leave just two people to fight it out in next weeks final show.
As the remaining contestants muck up the latest task involving choosing products to sell on the Ideal World TV channel, Sir Alan is not a haoppy bunny! Read more & comment »
May 29th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Reality TV
Endemol have faced harsh criticism today as it emerged that they have made a show for Dutch TV in which the winner will receive a kidney transplant.
The show will focus on a terminally ill woman who has to choose one of three competitors to receive her kidney in a transplant. Viewers will be allowed to text in their advice and recommendations to the show.
The 37-year-old donor, identified only as Lisa, will make her choice based on the contestants’ history, profile and conversation with their family and friends. The show will air in The Netherlands this week.
The Dutch donor authority has condemned the show, as have kidney specialists in the UK. Read more & comment »
May 29th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: e4, Reality TV
IF you are thinking about tying the knot and would like to come up with a novel ceremony, but have yet to decide upon an idea yet – then E4 might be able to help.
As Silver River TV are putting together a show for the Channel 4 sister station for couples planning on getting hitched.
You need to be free to get married this August, under 35 and committed to a TV union – fancy it?
Then call 020 7307 2720 or e-mail: weddings@silverriver.tv and leave your contact details.
May 29th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: big brother 2007, Big Brother 8
Just one day before the launch of Big Brother 8 and the surprise could all be thrown into disarray as one showbiz website publishes a list of housemates names. They claim the list comes from deep within the Endemol and Channel 4 camp, and it would be no surprise after many of last years contestant’s names were leaked in the same way.
C4 refused to confirm whether the list was real, however a show insider tells the Daily Star: Read more & comment »
May 29th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Castaway, Jonathan Shearer
Live on Sunday night’s final episode of Castaway on BBC One, Scotsman Jonathan Shearer was voted the ultimate Castaway by viewers of the series.
He receives a month long, tailor-made trip around New Zealand for himself and a companion.
For the last two weeks of the series, viewers have been able to vote for which Castaway they felt had made the most of the experience.
Those with the fewest votes were Cast Off leaving just four – Francie, Little Al, Jonathan, Catherine – in the final show. Read more & comment »
May 29th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv
Are you a BAD DRIVER?
Have you failed your driving test many times and still can’t pass?
Do you know someone who is a terrible driver, who really needs to learn how to drive properly, or who has been banned from driving and must re-sit their test?
Could you or your friends or family benefit from a LAST CHANCE DRIVING SCHOOL?
ITV is looking for 10 of the worst drivers in Britain to take part in a new television show, Last Chance Driving School.
For those who are challenged on our roads, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take part in an intensive driving course at a special driving school, which will have some of the toughest and best instructors in the country, before finally sitting the test one last time.
To apply or nominate someone go to www.lastchancedrivingschool.com or email us at drivers@lastchancedrivingschool.com with details of the person you would like to see at the LAST CHANCE DRIVING SCHOOL.
May 29th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: big brother 2007, Big Brother 8
Big Brother housemates have been thrown into a panic after one of their housemates disappeared. The housemate was hiding out in France before the launch of the show this Wednesday. But his Big Brother minder managed to lose him and could now lose his job as well.
A source told The Daily Star: “The chaperone is in a complete state and is set for a roasting because basically he’s lost one of the housemates. Read more & comment »
May 28th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: channel 4, gordon ramsay, The F Word
Gordon Ramsay’s BAFTA-nominated food show opens its doors for another night of mouth-watering food, with every dish something you can cook at home, plus recipe-based challenges and fast food that won’t make you feel guilty. Among the paying guests in tonight’s programme is David Gest, who proves to be Gordon’s worst nightmare: a diva in the dining room. Read more & comment »
May 28th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: big brother 2007, Big Brother 8
Channel 4 have announced that they will be slashing the cost of voting by phone on this years Big Brother show, in a bid to engage as many viewers as possible.
Channel 4 spokesman, Andy Taylor stated:
“The voting has been fair and transparent throughout Big Brother’s eight years on air, but given the recent focus on the use of premium rate phone lines on TV we want to ensure the audience has absolute confidence in the evictions, which are absolutely integral to the show’s success. Read more & comment »
May 28th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Any Dream Will Do, bbc, Graham Norton
The Sun has reported that Graham Norton has been lined up to present a new BBC reality TV show, which will search for the star of the stage and screen classic, Saturday Night Fever.
Keen to replicate the popularity of their current search for a star in Any Dream Will Do, reports suggest that BBC1 chief Peter Fincham is already in talks with Saturday Night Fever’s producer Robert Stigwood, 73, who owns the rights.
A BBC source said: “He’s very keen to get the show, it would get everyone strutting around their living rooms on Saturday nights.
“It’s iconic, everybody knows the Bee Gees hits.”
May 28th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: big brother 2007, Big Brother 8
Big Brother bosses are hoping this years house will be hot and steamy and have even built a secret garden for lovers to use.
the garden can only be accessed from the bedroom and as there will only be one double bed in the house, this will be one of the few places that couples can escape to for a bit of night time nookie!
An insider said told The Sun: “This year’s show is all about sparking romance and fun, to avoid a repeat of the angry scenes from Celebrity Big Brother. Read more & comment »
May 28th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Louis_Walsh, sharon osbourne, Simon Cowell, X Factor
Ex X Factor judge, Louis Walsh had vowed never to speak to Simon Cowell again after he sacked him from the ITV show, however he showed up to his This Is Your Life show this weekend and made peace with TV’s Mr Nasty. Read more & comment »
May 28th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: big brother 2007, Big Brother 8
Big Brother bosses, desperate to retain Davina McCall as their Big Brother presenter have awarded her a pay rise of more than £40,000 per week.
For last years series of Channel 4’s biggest TV show, Davina was paid a handsome £45,000 a week, but this figure will almosr double to £85,000 this year, leaving her with just over £1 Million for the whole series.
An insider revealed to The People newspaper: Read more & comment »
May 27th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Grease Is The Word
It’s Anthony Kavanagh and Danny Bayne who are heading to the finals to battle it out against each other for the lead West End role.
It was a testosterone affair tonight in an all boy semi-final tonight as the final four Danny’s go head to head, and with only two places available in the show?s final in two weeks time, the pressure was really on.
Heading to the finals, and one step away from the lead role are Danny Bayne and Anthony Kavanagh after both winning on the public vote. Read more & comment »