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On Sunday 3 August 2025, Channel 4 broadcasts Sunday Brunch!

Episode Summary

This week’s episode of “Sunday Brunch” on Channel 4 promises to be an exciting mix of entertainment and lively conversation. Manny Jacinto, known for his roles in popular films and shows, will be on the show to discuss his latest project, the film “Freakier Friday.” This new take on a classic story is sure to interest fans, and Manny is expected to share some behind-the-scenes insights and his experience working on the film.

In addition to Manny, Donna Preston will join the hosts to talk about the hit TV series “The Sandman.” With its unique storytelling and rich characters, “The Sandman” has captured the attention of many viewers. Donna’s perspective on the series will provide a deeper understanding of its themes and creative process.

Aston Merrygold will also be featured on the show, discussing the vibrant musical adaptation of “101 Dalmatians.

This Sunday, Channel 4 will air a fresh episode of “Sunday Brunch” at 10:00 Am, promising a lively mix of entertainment and conversation. The show will feature special guests who are sure to bring excitement and insight to the morning.

Manny Jacinto will join the hosts to discuss his latest film, “Freakier Friday.” Known for his engaging personality, Jacinto is expected to share behind-the-scenes stories and his experiences while filming. Fans of the actor will be eager to hear what he has to say about this unique take on a classic story.

Donna Preston will also make an appearance, diving into the world of the popular TV series “The Sandman.” With her knowledge and enthusiasm, Preston is likely to provide interesting details about the show and its characters. Viewers can look forward to her insights and perhaps some hints about what’s to come in the series.

Aston Merrygold will...

Exclusive: Having kickstarted the careers of David Mitchell, Chris Morris and Jamie Demetriou, Channel 4 is taking its rich comedy heritage to YouTube with the launch of a new channel.

The Gogglebox network has expanded its YouTube strategy by rolling out A Comedy Thing, which will publish weekly long-form programming for YouTube plus content on TikTok and Instagram. The move is one of the biggest bets taken by Channel 4 having three years ago launched Channel 4.0, the network’s digital first brand that is looking to supercharge YouTube per Channel 4’s much-vaunted Fast Forward strategy. A Comedy Thing will live alongside Channel 4.0 as a separate channel.

A Comedy Thing launches with a cast of seven up-and-coming comics who have emerged from YouTube and the UK stand-up circuit: Vittorio Angelone, Finlay Christie, Olga Koch, Gbemi Oladipo, Micky Overman, Mike Rice and Dan Tiernan.

The comics will feature in social entertainment formats...

To celebrate the release of Elio, the latest animated spectacular from Pixar and Disney, we had the pleasure of chatting to some of the cast and filmmakers behind the out-of-this-world adventure!

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film Elio, the universe calls back! The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organisation with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

First, we chat to stars Brad Garrett (Lord Grigon), Yonas Kibreab (Elio) and Jls singer Aston Merrygold...

Exclusive: Channel 4 is piloting a celebrity prank show on linear that emerged via its YouTube channel.

Tapped Out Prank Stars is a supercharged version of the format that originated on Channel 4.0, with rapper ArrDee, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri and Jls singer Aston Merrygold set to take on extreme challenges watched by a studio audience.

The move marks the first time a Channel 4 YouTube format has transferred to linear and the pilot will likely air around Christmas.

In Tapped Out, which is hosted by Nella Rose and has featured the likes of Love Island star Chloe Burrows, celebs are pushed to their limits with tricky prank challenges that feature chaotic twists. The longer they can last before deciding to “Tap Out,” the better they do, as the celeb competitor who endures the most time in the increasingly embarrassing tasks thrown at them will be crowned champion. The loser will face one final forfeit.

On Sunday 11 August 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts Sunday Brunch!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Sunday Brunch” on Channel 4 promises to be an exciting mix of conversation and entertainment. Alex Horne, known for his witty humor and engaging personality, will be sharing insights about his new book. Fans of Horne can look forward to hearing about his writing journey and what inspired him to put pen to paper.

Aston Merrygold will also be a guest on the show. He will discuss his experience starring in the West End production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Merrygold’s journey from pop star to stage performer is sure to be an interesting topic, and his stories about life in the theater will be captivating for viewers.

In addition to these guests, the episode will feature Helen Lederer and Max Fosh, both of whom are known for their unique comedic styles. Their presence will add...

This week on Sunday Brunch, Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer welcome Max Fosh, who will discuss his upcoming UK tour, and Alex Horne, who will talk about his new book, Make Some Noise. The show also features Aston Merrygold, who is currently starring in The Wizard of Oz in the West End, and Helen Lederer, […]

Sunday Brunch: Max Fosh, Alex Horne, Helen Lederer...

The Masked Singer is back, with fans tuning in every Saturday night to try to guess which celebrity is behind each costume.

Comedian Joel Dommett has returned to host proceedings, with 13 mystery stars singing familiar songs on stage, while dressed up in an outfit obscuring their identity.

Guessing along with the in-studio audience and the viewers at home are the judges: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross.

One way to help narrow things down is checking out who’s been on the series before – as it seems unlikely they’d return to the show (although not impossible).

So here’s a full list of who appeared on seasons one, two, three and four…

Season one

Winner: Nicola Roberts – Queen Bee

Jason Manford – Hedgehog

Katherine Jenkins – Octopus

CeeLo Green – Monster

Denise van Outen – Fox

Jake Shears – Unicorn

Skin – Duck

Kelis – Daisy

Teddy Sheringham – Tree

Justin Hawkins – Chameleon

Alan Johnson...

The BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds podcast is hosted by entrepreneur and YouTube sensation Yianni Charalambous. It features sports stars, influencers, and artists from around the world revealing their “side-hustles” – entrepreneurial achievements they have made on the side of what they’re best known for. Series two includes the likes of Bacary Sagna, Liv Cooke, J2K, Aston Merrygold, Rimzee, Leomie Anderson, Ahmed Alsanawi, and Patricia Bright.

U.K. broadcaster ITV has recommissioned Argonon Group company Bandicoot Scotland to produce two more seasons of hit music reality show “The Masked Singer U.K.” Both seasons will have eight 90-minute episodes each.

The third series concluded on Saturday with a season high of 7.8 million viewers, accounting for a 45% share of total viewing, with younger viewers — 46.6% of the available 16-34 demographic — also tuning into ITV for the show.

Panda won the show, hosted by Joel Dommett. Australian musician Natalie Imbruglia was unmasked as Panda at the show finale. Last year’s masked champion Joss Stone joined celebrity detectives Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross, and the show also featured a performance from Charlotte Church as she was unveiled as Mushroom and Westlife’s Mark Feehily revealed as Robobunny.

Special guests at the show finale included Nicola Roberts (Queen Bee), Jason Manford (Hedgehog) and Aston Merrygold (Robin...

The hunt for hit international unscripted IP, à la “The Masked Singer,” continues apace.

Fox Entertainment and in-house studio Fox Alternative Entertainment have launched an international unscripted format fund to find IP for the global marketplace.

The fund will invest in and develop internationally originated unscripted concepts that range from reality-competition and variety series to dating and other genres. Both networks and platforms will be targeted by the fund, which will look for cost-effective programs.

Fae will co-produce series selected by the fund with each series’ partner. Rob Wade, president of alternative entertainment and specials at Fox Entertainment, will oversee the initiative.

Fox had a massive hit on its hands with “The Masked Singer,” a South Korean format that originally aired on broadcaster Mbc and is now on its sixth season in the U.S. Fox again mined South Korean formats for its 2020 series “I Can See Your Voice,” which...

“The Masked Singer” producer Fox Alternative Entertainment (Fae) and Dublin-headquartered outfit BiggerStage will jointly produce variety competition series “The Big Deal” for Ireland’s Virgin Media Television.

The series, presented by Vogue Williams, features celebrity judges including pop legend Boy George; comedian and actor Deirdre O’Kane; Aston Merrygold, formerly of boy band Jls and recent finalist on “The Masked Singer”; talent show favourites Jedward; and rising music star Lyra.

After each act, the performers are offered a deal: they can either accept a cash buyout and leave the competition with a useful sum of money — or they can reject the offer and hope they’ve impressed the judges enough to progress through to the final and the chance to win a life-changing prize pot.

Six hour-long episodes of “The Big Deal” will premiere on Virgin Media Television this fall. “The Big Deal” is created and owned by Fae.

BiggerStage was...

Christmas Jumper Day is back! And whilst it may look a little different after a challenging year, Save the Children is hoping that flashing, festive knits will still be sweeping the nation on Friday 11th December, creating much-needed Christmas cheer and a chance to raise money for the world’s most vulnerable children in the UK and around the world.

Jaime Winstone supports Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day

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Expect virtual calls to be taken over by jumpers festooned with jingle bells, twinkling lights and sparkles galore; children ditching their school uniforms in favour of their daftest winter woollies and dogs rocking last year’s tinsel as the nation prepares for the annual fundraiser.

This year, a whole host of celebrities have signed up to support Christmas Jumper Day, including Jaime Winstone, Alex Scott, Thanyia Moore, Nicola Adams, Holly Willoughby, Ed Balls, Peter Andre, Kem Cetinay,...

Siblings Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff star.

Los Angeles-based Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has acquired international rights to the love triangle comedy Stella’s Last Weekend and worldwide rights to British rom-com Boogie Man heading into Afm

Stella’s Last Weekend (pictured) stars real-life siblings Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff in their first screen appearance together since Nickelodeon’s The Naked Brothers Band series. Paulina Singer, Nick Sandow, and Polly Draper, The Naked Brothers Band show creator and mother to the Wolff brothers, round out the cast.

Draper also wrote and directed Stella’s Last Weekend, which Stella’S Last...

 British pop star Aston Merrygold launched his career with the boyband, Jls, were runner-ups on the UK’s fifth season of The X-Factor. Now he is spending his time in the studio songwriting and being the best dad he can be to his son, Grayson. Merrygold’s popularity rose again recently after Samsung used his song “Get Stupid” in […]

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Exclusive: Coming-of-age tale stars Ankush Khanna.

Us sales agent The Little Film Company has boarded world sales on Globalwatch Film Productions’ Boogie Man, a coming-of-age story that has begun principal photography.

Ankush Khanna stars as an Indian teenager obsessed with the 1970s disco and glamour scene who pursues the girl of his dreams.

Amy Jackson, Roshan Seth, Aston Merrygold and Jerry Jane Pears also star.

Andy Morahan directs Boogie Man and Scott Millaney and Paul G Andrews are the producers. Morahan and Simon Olivier wrote the screenplay.

After keeping his James Brown sampling single “Money Maker” on the forefront of our attention with a fresh VIP edit last week, rising producer Throttle is back to debut the full vocal version of the track with Lunchmoney Lewis and Aston Merrygold. Contrasting the lengthy edit from last week, Throttle delivers a concise mix driven by soulful vocal hooks and groovy house rhythms.

The two vocalists take on “Money Maker” in duet form, with Aston Merrygold providing Michael Jackson-esque melodies ahead of Lunchmoney Lewis’ rap verse. The James Brown sample that serves as the track’s title balances out the disparate vocal deliveries, as Throttle weaves in a disco tinged backing track with club beats, thumping bass and descending strings.

Throttle developed a standout sound on “Money Maker” with its blend of irresistible dancefloor appeal and funky production points, crafting an energetic tune to get your heart racing. The...

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To celebrate the release of Now That’s What I Call Music 91! we are giving you the chance to win one of 3 copies of the Now CD, due for release on 24th July 2015.

Now That’s What I Call Music is back with the 91st edition of the iconic numbered series. Stuffed to the brim with the biggest chart hits around, Now 91 features million selling hits Ellie Goulding ‘Love Me Like You Do’, Wiz Khalifa feat. Sam Puth ‘See You Again’ & Omi ‘Cheerleader’ amongst 44 hits and an incredible 7 number 1’s. You won’t find a bigger collection of smash hits on one album – if you’re a fan of pop hits this won’t be one to miss!

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Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (from ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’) Wiz Khalifa feat Charlie Puth – See You Again Omi – Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix Radio Edit) Jason Derulo...

It's time to face the music. Possibly unable to bear saying "Cheryl Fernandez-Versini" one more time, Peter Dickson - the voice of X Factor itself - has announced that he's decided to "check out and cut loose". Oh well, at least we'll always have Rachel Adedeji.

But the paradox is that while Peter Dickson is irreplaceable, he must also be replaced. It's not going to be easy, but we've come up with a list of eight people who could possibly lend their voices to the tricky task of introducing various hopeful acts as they pursue their dreams on the biggest stage in Britain...

1. Marcus Bentley

The obvious choice. Marcus is best known for his dulcet Geordie tones on Big Brother, which have become increasingly exaggerated as time has gone by ("Toniiiiiiiiiiiiight," he yells, sounding like a gruff puppy whose tail has just been stomped on). He has voiceover experience, he...

The X Factor will never be the same after Peter Dickson confirmed his departure from the show.

Dickson has been the distinctive voice of the show since it first started in 2004.

Rachel Adedeji saying goodbye to Peter Dickson is the only tweet we need today

The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours

"After the best 11 years with the X Factor, it's time for me to check out and cut loose," Dickson confirmed on Twitter.

Dickson began his career at the BBC and was the corporation's youngest ever TV news presenter at the age of 17.

He had stints on BBC Radio 2 as an announcer and worked on The Steve Wright Show on Radio 1. His own Peter Dickson's Nightcap ran for four years on Radio 2.

The X Factor 2015: 8 stars who could replace Voiceover Man Peter Dickson on the show

The X Factor...

The X Factor's new judge Rita Ora has admitted that she is suffering from nerves.

The outspoken popstar - who previously appeared as a coach on BBC One's The Voice UK - complained about people comparing her to her fellow judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.

The X Factor: 8 big changes that have been made this series

The X Factor: 13 brilliant and bonkers auditions that make us excited for the new series

"I am nervous at what I say on the show as I don't have a filter," she told The Sun. "It's a bit unfair, as Cheryl is really good as she's been here for years and is a total pro. Obviously I'm just learning stuff."

But Ora explained that she's pleased she has joined the judging panel at the same time as her friend Nick Grimshaw - although she suggested that he has settled in more easily.

Get your Sex Factor and XXX Factor jokes out of the way now, because an adult film star has told of how she was dropped from The X Factor.

Becky Constantinou - also known as porn star Brooklyn Blue - made it through three rounds of auditions but was axed when producers discovered her saucy history, The Sun reports.

The X Factor 2015: 8 big changes that have been made this series

The X Factor: 13 brilliant and bonkers auditions that make us excited for the new series

In fact, the 24-year-old - who previously dated Towie's Kirk Norcross - claims that she was axed from the show when a security guard at Wembley Arena recognised her.

"The guard came up to me with a knowing smile and said, 'I know you from somewhere, you're that Brooklyn girl'," she said. "A few days later I got a call from the show...

She might have left The X Factor after the 2010 series but rumours have suggested that Dannii Minogue could be back this year.

According to Metro, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has personally requested that Minogue joins her for the Judges' Houses stage of the competition.

Apparently, it's all working out quite nicely as Minogue is filming her X Factor Australia Judges' Houses in the UK and won't have too far to travel, as Fernandez-Versini is hosting hers in France.

The report also claims that Simon Cowell has bagged Paloma Faith to join new judge Nick Grimshaw, saying that he's hoping this will deter her from signing up to BBC One's rival singing show The Voice UK.

But none of this is confirmed at the moment - Grimshaw was previously said to be planning to take Jess Glynne with him to Judges' Houses - and the report suggests that Cowell has ditched Sinitta,...

The X Factor is ditching acts before Boot Camp has even started - and some of them aren't happy about it.

According to the Daily Star, acts who got a 'yes' at their arena audition were shocked to find out that it didn't necessarily mean that they'd make it to the next stage of the competition.

14 things we learned at the X Factor auditions: Make no mistake, this is a revamped show

One hopeful revealed that producers had sent acts an email advising them not to book any travel in case they hadn't actually won a place at Boot Camp - and claimed that auditionees would only find out on Saturday if they'd made it through, with Boot Camp due to begin this week.

It's not the first time that contestants have been dropped before Boot Camp begins, but previously they've been "culled" when they arrived and an X Factor...

The X Factor wrapped up filming on its auditions yesterday, and you know what that means - the show's even closer to being back! And boy, what a treat we're in for if these previous auditions are anything to go by.

The audition stages always throw up some weird and wonderful acts, so we've collected just 13 of the best (and most bonkers) that remind us why we're so excited about The X Factor's return...

1. George Gerasimou (and Dermot telling him off)

Where do we even start? This is one of our favourite auditions ever. It starts off on a positive note as George explains that he has grown up since his awful try-out with Triple Trouble - but then as soon as Gary calls an early stop to the music, George kicks off big time, snarling all the while, and his mate joins him on stage to back him up.

It's currently being suggested that X Factor hosts Olly Murs and Caroline Flack will not be attending the key Judges' Houses stage of the competition in person this year.

Instead, the duo will anchor proceedings from the studio, according to The Sun.

The ITV talent show's previous host Dermot O'Leary jetted across the world with the judges - touching down in locations such as Mexico, Australia and Los Angeles.

A spokesperson for ITV has since told Digital Spy: "There is nothing confirmed for Judges' Houses at this stage."

Last year's Judges' Houses - which sees finalists being selected for the live shows - saw Simon Cowell being joined by Sinitta at his lavish home in La, and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini teaming up with Tinie Tempah in Nice.

Louis Walsh was in Bermuda with Tulisa Contostavlos, while Mel B had a mini Spice Girls reunion with Emma Bunton in Mexico.

It has...

Jb Gill is to present a five-part children's show on his farm. The 25-year-old singer - who starred in pop group Jls alongside Marvin Humes, Aston Merrygold and Oritsé Williams - bought the property in Orpington, Kent four years ago and is set to open his doors to welcome the CBeebies cameras for 'Down On The Farm'. Jb - whose real name is Jonathan Benjamin - explained: ''I spend a lot of time on the farm, so it will be great to share this experience with the CBeebies audience. ''This is a really exciting venture for me, and I look forward to learning...

Got to Dance has been cancelled by Sky1.

The channel said that it feels like "the natural time for the series to take its bow" after five years on air.

Diversity's Ashley Banjo, Adam Garcia and Kimberly Wyatt served as judges on the show, with Jls singer Aston Merrygold temporarily taking Garcia's spot on the 2013 series.

Adam MacDonald, Director of Sky1, said: "Got to Dance has been a defining show for Sky1 of which we are very proud. However, now feels the natural time for the series to take its bow.

"I'd like to thank our contestants, the fantastic production team, Davina McCall for being such a tremendous host and our judging panel - Ashley Banjo, Kimberly Wyatt and Adam Garcia - who brought unparalleled levels of dance talent and expertise to the television talent show."

The most recent series of Got to Dance concluded in August, with Garcia's act Duplic8 announced as winners.

Ashley Banjo thinks Adam Garcia's return will ''recharge'' 'Got To Dance'. The Diversity dancer is ecstatic Adam is returning to the Sky One show for series five after Jls singer Aston Merrygold filled in for him last year, and believes having the original gang back together will make it the best dance star search to date. He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''It's recharged, refreshed and everyone's ready to bring it back with a bang, especially now we've got the old team back together. I was really happy when I found out Adam was back, I think this year's going to be a...

Adam Garcia is returning to the 'Got to Dance' judging panel. The Australian hunk will star alongside Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Banjo on the latest series of the Sky One dance competition series. Adam, 40, briefly left the show last year and was replaced by Jls star Aston Merrygold. 'Got to Dance' will see a major format shake-up for its fifth series as the three judges will each mentor teams of six dance acts in the competition. Kimberly, Adam and Ashley will select their favourite acts from the auditions to compete on their teams and will coach them through the three live semi-finals and...

Jls singer Aston Merrygold has stepped down as a judge on Got to Dance after one series.

However, Ashley Banjo and Kimberly Wyatt will return to the judging panel for the fifth series of Sky1's dance competition in the summer.

Applications have opened for hopefuls to enter the latest competition, with a third judge to be confirmed at a later date

Davina McCall will return as host for the 13-episode contest, which concludes with a week of live arena shows.

The presenter said: "The joy of dance is completely infectious and I was bitten by that bug long ago. Each year I learn something new. Last year it was krumping - whatever next?!

"I couldn't be happier to be returning to Got to Dance and I can't wait to meet more dancers ready to take on the challenge. Let's get to twerk... I mean work!"

Sky's Phil Edgar Jones...

Ashley Banjo and Kimberly Wyatt will return to this year's 'Got To Dance' judging panel. The street dancer and the former Pussycat Dolls singer - who have been panellists on the programme since 2010 - will be joined by a third adjudicator, who will be announced at a later date, on the fifth series of the talent show this summer. It appears Jls star Aston Merrygold - who joined the reality show last year - has left his judging role. The singer replaced West End star Adam Garcia, who judged the first three series. The 13-episode fifth series will be hosted by...

Ripper Street: 9pm on BBC One

This grizzly Victorian London period drama has flown under the radar with its second series, which is a little unfair because there's plenty to enjoy - not least the performances of Macfadyen, Flynn and Rothernberg.

The trio's latest adventure involves the escape of a convicted bomber and an attack believed to be the work of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. As always with Ripper Street, however, all is not what it seems.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks: 10pm on BBC Two

Buzzcocks' guest host format means that its quality varies hugely week to week. This week's man in the hot seat - Jack Whitehall - should make this week's show a must-see.

This week's guests include Razorlight frontman and indie joke figure Johnny Borrell, Jls's Aston Merrygold, Katy B and The Last Leg's Alex Brooker.

Fresh Meat: 10pm on Channel 4...

Blue are set to take part in an episode of The Million Pound Drop Live.

Channel 4 has confirmed that the boyband will appear on the gameshow in a bid to raise money for their chosen charity, the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan take advantage of the new rules, which now allow four people to take on the challenge, rather than two.

Another twist to the show this series gives contestants the option to risk their winnings on one final question for a chance to double their money.

The 'All Rise' singers join a host of other famous faces who have previously appeared on the Davina McCall-hosted quiz, including Dermot O'Leary, Fearne Cotton, Zara Phillips and Anthony Joshua.

Jls members Aston Merrygold and Jb Gill, took on the live gameshow last Friday (June 28), while Radio 1 DJ Greg James and Dragon's Den star...

Aston Merrygold and J.B. Gill are to star on 'The Million Pound Drop Live'. The Jls singers will team up on the Channel 4 game show - which is hosted by Davina McCall - in an attempt to win money for their charity, the Jls Foundation, which is in conjunction with Cancer Research UK. Former 'Dragons' Den' star Hilary Devey and Radio 1 DJ Greg James will also join forces on the programme for their chosen charities the Stroke Association and the Carers Trust. The celebrity pairings will aim to keep hold of £1 million by betting the cash on...

Jls, Greg James and Hilary Devey have all signed up for celebrity editions of The Million Pound Drop Live.

Aston Merrygold and Jb Gill, from X Factor boyband Jls, will take on the Davina McCall-hosted quiz on Friday, June 28.

Radio 1 DJ James and former Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey will conclude the latest series run on Saturday, July 20.

Merrygold and Gill are hoping to win money for their Jls Foundation in conjunction with Cancer Research UK.

Devey and James will be raising money for the Stroke Association and the Carers Trust.

Previous celebrities who have taken on the challenge and won money include Larry and George Lamb, Harry Judd, Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Chris Moyles and Last Leg duo Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker.

The current series of Million Pound Drop Live continues tonight (June 21) at 9pm on Channel 4.

Watch highlights of Jack Whitehall's Million Pound Drop...

Aston Merrygold and J.B. Gill are to star on 'The Million Pound Drop Live'. The Jls singers will team up on the Channel 4 game show - which is hosted by Davina McCall - in an attempt to win money for their charity, the Jls Foundation, which is in conjunction with Cancer Research UK. Former 'Dragons' Den' star Hilary Devey and Radio 1 DJ Greg James will also join forces on the programme for their chosen charities the Stroke Association and the Carers Trust. The celebrity pairings will aim to keep hold of £1 million by betting the cash on...

Los Angeles, May 18: Jls band member Aston Merrygold is said to be in talks with rapper Chris Brown for a collaboration on his debut solo album.

"Aston is a huge fan of Chris. He'd love to get his inputs on the new album. After meeting him a couple of times, he decided to approach him. Chris was open to the idea of working together," thesun.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

After bumping into Brown a couple of times at Hollywood nightclubs, Merrygold decided to approach him for help.

Their respective teams are now discussing the possibility of organising time in their schedules.

Ians...

London, May 1: Though members of British band Jls announced a split last week, they are said to be reuniting for a charity gig July 6.

The band members J.B. Gill, Marvin Humes, Aston Merrygold and Oritse Williams won't let down their fans.

They have announced a special sun-backed gig at The Royal Albert Hall for Rays of Sunchine charity group that works for terminally ill children, reports thesun.co.uk.

The band members are ambassadors for the charity organisation and they have vowed to carry on working for them.

Musicians like Olly Murs, Kimberly Walsh, Charlie Brown and dance groups like Flawless and Ruff Diamond are also said to be on the list to perform.

Ians...

Peter Andre is ''sad'' that Jls have split up. The reality TV star and singer is good friends with the band - which consists of J.B. Gill, Marvin Humes, Aston Merrygold and Oritse Williams - and is upset they have decided to call it a day following the release of their greatest hits album 'Goodbye' and a farewell tour in December. Writing in his new! magazine column, he said: ''I'm sad that Jls have split up, but I can understand why they wanted to go out on a high. ''I'm good mates with all the lads from Jls and want to wish them...

Peter Andre is 'sad' that Jls have split up. The reality TV star and singer is good friends with the band - which consists of J.B. Gill, Marvin Humes, Aston Merrygold and Oritse Williams - and is upset they have decided to call it a day following the release of their greatest hits album 'Goodbye' and a farewell tour in December. Writing in his new! magazine column, he said: 'I'm sad that Jls have split up, but I can understand why they wanted to go out on a high. 'I'm good mates with all the lads from Jls and want to wish them the best of luck. Marvin Humes even invited me to his and Rochelle's wedding last year, but...

Aston Merrygold's mother immediately assumed he had got a girl pregnant when he told her he had ''news''. The Jls singer text his mum to warn her he had something big to tell her - that the boy band have decided to go their separate ways after their 'Goodbye' tour in December - but within ''seconds'' she replied asking him which woman was expecting his child. Speaking to The Sun newspaper in a joint interview with his fellow bandmates - Marvin Humes, Oritse Williams and J.B. Gill - Aston said: ''The first person I told about our plan to call...

Aston Merrygold's mother immediately assumed he had got a girl pregnant when he told her he had 'news'. The Jls singer text his mum to warn her he had something big to tell her - that the boy band have decided to go their separate ways after their 'Goodbye' tour in December - but within 'seconds' she replied asking him which woman was expecting his child. Speaking to The Sun newspaper in a joint interview with his fellow bandmates - Marvin Humes, Oritse Williams and J.B. Gill - Aston said: 'The first person I told about our plan to call it a day was my mum. 'First it was just a text saying, 'I've got some news'. She...

London, April 25: Rochelle Humes, member of girls band The Saturdays, is sad that her husband Marvin Humes' music group Jls is splitting up. She feels their break-up is the "end of an era".

Marvin and his bandmates J.B. Gill, Aston Merrygold and Oritse Williams announced the news, Wednesday.

"I'm a big Jls fan. I am very sad it's the end of an era. What an amazing run. I'm so proud. Four genuine best friends," Humes posted on Twitter reports contactmusic.com.

They are to split in December at the end of their five-year record deal with Epic Records. They will finish their time together with a farewell tour and an album.

London, April 24: Members of British band Jls have decided to split and they will end their five-year-old musical journey on a happy note.

Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, Jonathan Jb Gill and Oritse Williams rose to fame after becoming runners-up in the fifth season of Britain's reality show "The X Factor" in 2008.

"It's just that time. We are still best of friends and always will be but this is the end," thesun.co.uk quoted Merrygold as saying.

The band does not wish to overdo their presence in the music world.

"It's an emotional time. There's no getting away from that. We have been through so much together. But we have to.

Rochelle Humes is ''very sad'' her husband's band Jls are splitting up. The Saturdays star is just as upset as all the fans of the boy band who announced they are breaking up today (24.04.13) and insists it will be an ''end of an era'' when her spouse Marvin Humes and his bandmates J.B. Gill, Aston Merrygold and Oritse Williams call it quits after a farewell tour. On her Twitter account, she said: ''As well as being a wife I'm a big Jls fan. I am V sad its the end of an era. What an amazing run. I'm so proud.

Rochelle Humes is 'very sad' her husband's band Jls are splitting up. The Saturdays star is just as upset as all the fans of the boy band who announced they are breaking up today (24.04.13) and insists it will be an 'end of an era' when her spouse Marvin Humes and his bandmates J.B. Gill, Aston Merrygold and Oritse Williams call it quits after a farewell tour. On her Twitter account, she said: 'As well as being a wife I'm a big Jls fan. I am V sad its the end of an era. What an amazing run. I'm so proud. Roll on the tour x 'I'm so so proud of them. 4 genuine best friends. X (sic)' Rochelle...

London, Apr 24: Boyband 'Jls' has dramatically announced that they are splitting up five years after shooting to fame on 'X Factor'.

It took Jls - Aston Merrygold, Oritse Williams, J.B. Gill and Marvin Humes - three months to make the difficult decision to call it a day.

The band, - which has sold more than 10 million records, had five number one singles and sold 1.5 million gig tickets - announced that they will do a farewell tour and release a greatest hits album before bowing out, the Mirror reported.

Merrygold, who recently appeared on Sky One's Got To Dance as a judge, told the publication that it's just that time and they.

Jls have announced that they will split after a farewell tour. The 'Everybody in Love' hitmakers - consisting of J.B. Gill, Marvin Humes, Aston Merrygold and Oritse Williams - have come to the painstaking decision to split after coming to the end of their five-year record deal with Epic Records and will finish their time together in December with a farewell tour and greatest hits album. Aston Merrygold, 25, told The Sun newspaper: ''It's just that time. We are still best of friends and always will be, but this is the end.'' Marvin Humes, 28, added: ''It's an emotional time. There's no getting...

Jls have announced that they will split after a farewell tour. The 'Everybody in Love' hitmakers - consisting of J.B. Gill, Marvin Humes, Aston Merrygold and Oritse Williams - have come to the painstaking decision to split after coming to the end of their five-year record deal with Epic Records and will finish their time together in December with a farewell tour and greatest hits album. Aston Merrygold, 25, told The Sun newspaper: 'It's just that time. We are still best of friends and always will be, but this is the end.' Marvin Humes, 28, added: 'It's an emotional time. There's no getting away from that. We have been through so much together. But we have to be mature and...