Despite sensationally quitting The X Factor ahead of its return this year, Louis Walsh has spoken out to staunchly defend the show amid ailing ratings. During an exclusive chat with the Mirror at the Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards, Louis also slammed rival show Strictly Come Dancing , branding it TV for 'old people.' Louis said: "I have nothing negative to say about X Factor , it's the best show in the world. "Strictly? That's for older people, I watch X Factor," he said. And commenting on this year's all-star line-up Louis added: "Of course I've been watching. Robbie is great, I've loved Robbie. "I'm not saying anything bad. I talked to Simon twice today." Louis also revealed he's still a close ally with his former X Factor colleague Sharon Osborne. Mrs O had be down to appear as a judge in the remaining live shows of the current series, but announced her withdrawal just weeks before . "I love Mrs O, we are best friends. Laid and paid that's us, that's our new … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Louis Walsh slams Strictly and hints at glorious X Factor return
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Simon Cowell sparks fears among friends after pulling out as the best man for showbiz pal’s London wedding
NEW Doctor Who star Bradley Walsh had to stand in as Best Man at a pal’s wedding after Simon Cowell pulled out at the last minute. TV host and actor Bradley did the honours at the nuptials of Nigel Hall, the Global Head of TV for Syco, in London. The Chase presenter, 58, made the late switch after Simon, also 58, told Nigel he was too busy in Los Angeles working on new series America’s Got Talent: The Champions. Simon’s partner Lauren Silverman, 41, attended the bash at London’s Claridge’s Hotel alone after he pulled out. Other guests included Amanda Holden, 47, and Cheryl Tweedy, 35. A party source said: “Bradley referenced Simon in his speech and said that he only RSVPed that he wouldn’t be coming three days before. Simon Cowell's son Eric makes an appearance on The X Factor to give his dad a kiss and meet Louis Tomlinson Bradley was happy to step in and did a fine job. He made references to Simon in his speech which seemed to cause Lauren to … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell sparks fears among friends after pulling out as the best man for showbiz pal’s London wedding
CBB’s Roxanne Pallett goes into hiding and vows to quit showbiz after becoming ‘Britain’s most hated woman’ after Ryan Thomas punch scandal
ROXANNE Pallett will disappear from the spotlight after telling pals she wants to quit showbiz following her disastrous stint in Celebrity Big Brother. The actress, 35, called herself the "most hated girl in Britain" and admitted she's "scared for the future" during an emotional interview with Emma Willis yesterday as she addressed the fallout from her claim she was assaulted by Ryan Thomas. A source exclusively told The Sun Online: "Roxanne will turn her back on showbiz. "She understands she's upset many people and wants to step out of the spotlight to focus on herself. "She's not interested in anything to do with fame now and is convinced time away is the best thing for her." The former Emmerdale star vomited after appearing on The Jeremy Vine Show earlier in the day as the stress of "punchgate" got to her. Roxanne Pallett admits she 'got it wrong' on Jeremy Vine in first TV interview since leaving Celebrity Big Brother after Ryan Thomas punch row Celebrity Big Brother's Ryan Thomas … [Read more...] about CBB’s Roxanne Pallett goes into hiding and vows to quit showbiz after becoming ‘Britain’s most hated woman’ after Ryan Thomas punch scandal
Sir Paul McCartney to perform exclusive Cavern Club gig
Lifestyle / Entertainment / Music by Press Association 26/07/2018, 10:02 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Sir Paul McCartney will return to where it all began when he performs at the Cavern Club. The Beatle will take to the stage in the famous venue on Mathew Street, Liverpool, for an exclusive gig at 2pm on Thursday. The Cavern Club is credited as being the birthplace of the Fab Four, who played there in their early years. The cellar bar, which is now located on the other side of the road to where the original venue was, last played host to Sir Paul in 1999. The star was in his home city on Wednesday, when he dropped a hint about the gig during a Q and A session at his old school, now the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (Lipa). He told Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, who was hosting the event: “We are playing the Echo Arena in December but the thing is we also have, tomorrow, we have a little secret gig … [Read more...] about Sir Paul McCartney to perform exclusive Cavern Club gig
Leslie Grantham’s ‘showbiz pals snubbed from his funeral’
LESLIE Grantham’s “showbiz friends were snubbed from his funeral,” according to a new report. The 71-year-old died last month following a battle with lung cancer. Before his death, Leslie had told pals he’d organised his own funeral and had all the plans in place. However insiders told The Sunday Mirror some of his closest friends were not invited to the service. They claimed: “It was all very bizarre, some of his closest friends weren’t able to attend. “Nobody except the family has been able to say goodbye.” Leslie Grantham dead – EastEnders legend ‘Dirty Den’ dies aged 71 A look back at some of Leslie Grantham's most iconic scenes as “Dirty” Den Watts in EastEnders Following his death, The Sun exclusively revealed a shocking abuse claim levelled at the star. Before finding fame as an actor, he was jailed for murder — and his career nosedived after he was exposed taking part in seedy webcam sex. … [Read more...] about Leslie Grantham’s ‘showbiz pals snubbed from his funeral’