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Celebrity Special Season 7 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Hit List,” titled “Celebrity Special,” promises to be an exciting event for fans of the show. This episode will air on BBC One and features a lineup of well-known personalities ready to test their music knowledge.

Joining hosts Marvin and Rochelle are several celebrities. The Rev Kate Bottley, known for her engaging presentations, will be there alongside actor Denise Van Outen. Musician Max George, who has made a name for himself in the music industry, will also participate, along with actor Maisie Smith, who has captured hearts with her performances. Additionally, actor Sally Lindsay and comedian Eddie Kadi will bring their charm and humor to the game.

The celebrities will compete to name popular songs, hoping to win £10,000 for their chosen charities. With their combined talents and knowledge of music,...

Max George of The Wanted is staying strong amid health issues involving his heart.

On Sunday (February 16), the 36-year-old musician revealed that he underwent a second heart surgery and lung biopsy after getting a pacemaker in December 2024.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I was trying to get back to good health but was still having a flickering sensation for weeks after I had my pacemaker fitted and it was gradually getting worse and worse. When my heart rate went up, it was causing a shock in my heart which was making me jump all the time. My chest was shaking,” Max gave details in an interview with The Sun.

“The night before, I was really nervous, I didn’t sleep much. I was worried it could go wrong again and felt anxious that it could bleed out,” he added.

He continued: “The doctor did warn me there is a...

Max George is opening up about his time in the hospital for heart issues in December.

The 36-year-old singer revealed on Instagram last month that he was in the hospital for issues with his heart, and he later shared that he had surgery with a pacemaker put in. Last week, he returned to the hospital after a “flicking feeling” in his chest.

In a new interview, Max revealed he wrote his will lying in the hospital bed the first time he was there, and explained what all led to him going in to see a doctor.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I hadn’t been feeling myself for a few days, I started feeling a bit rough,” Max told The Sun. “I couldn’t put my finger on it. I was quite lethargic and stuff, struggling to get out of bed. But I didn’t think it was anything serious.

Max George is stepping out for the day.

The 36-year-old musician, who is a member of the group The Wanted, hopped in the drivers seat as he went for a drive on Friday (January 10) in Manchester, England.

For his outing, Max sported a black hoodie, black vest, olive-green pants, and a black beanie.

Ahead of the holidays, Max revealed that he had a pacemaker installed after spending some time in the hospital to address “issues” with his heart.

However, shortly after the procedure, Max had to return to the hospital to address a “flicking feeling” in his chest. He also recently asked his fans and Instagram followers for any advice and information they might have regarding his heart issues.

We continue to send our best to Max George amid all of his health struggles.

Max George provided another update about his health.

The 36-year-old musician, who is a member of the band The Wanted, recently revealed that he’d had a pacemaker installed after spending some time in the hospital to address “issues” with his heart.

This week he took to social media to reveal that he was headed back to the hospital for another checkup to address a “flicking feeling” that he is experiencing.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I’ve been getting this flicking feeling in the left side of my chest,” Max told his fans in a video that he shared on Instagram. “I’m actually getting it right now.”

The singer continued, asking for some advice. “I was wondering if you guys knew what it might be or if you’ve experienced it yourself because the doctors aren’t too sure. Maybe it’s touching a nerve and it...

Max George provided an update on his health after spending some time in the hospital.

The 36-year-old musician, who is a member of the band The Wanted, revealed that he had been hospitalized earlier this month to address some “issues” with his heart.

On Saturday (December 21), he told fans that he underwent a surgical procedure and let them know how he was doing.

Keep reading to find out more…

Taking to Instagram, Max said that he had a pacemaker installed. He even shared a photo of his chest where it was inserted.

“Say hello to my little friend,” he wrote, adding, “Given the last 10 days, this is the best Christmas present I could have ever wished for.”

He continued, writing, “Pacemaker is in. Operation took around 2 and half hours. The main issue being some of my veins had collapsed where the wires were meant to go… But the hospital surgeons,...

Max George of The Wanted Faces Health Scare, Plans to Be Home for Christmas After Heart Surgery Speeds Up Xmag UK Xmag Editorial

British singer Max George faces a sudden heart condition, yet expedited surgery offers hope he’ll celebrate the holidays…

The post Max George of The Wanted Faces Health Scare, Plans to Be Home for Christmas After Heart Surgery Speeds Up first appeared on Xmag UK.

Max George is in the hospital.

On Thursday (December 12), the 36-year-old The Wanted singer took to Instagram to share a selfie from a hospital bed and revealed that he is dealing with heart “issues.”

Hey everyone, Yesterday I felt really unwell and was taken in to hospital. Unfortunately after some tests they’ve found that I have some issues with my heart,” Max started his post.

Keep reading to find out more…“I have a lot more tests to determine the extent of the problems and what surgery I will need to get me back on my feet,” he continued. “It’s gonna be a difficult few weeks / months… and Christmas in a hospital bed wasn’t exactly what I had planned! But, as always, I’m surrounded with love and support from my wonderful partner Maisie, her family, my family and friends.. and I’m 100% in the best place.

Logan Paul and Nina Agdal is one of a popular Internet celebrity couple, who has recently welcomed their first child. The duo began dating in 2022 and announced their engagement a year later. However, individually, they have had their fair share of romance over the years.

Logan Paul with his partner, Nina Agdal at NYC launch party | Credit: @ninaagdal via Instagram

Paul has been connected romantically in the past with quite big names in the industry but his fiancée too had a good romance chapter before eventually planning a family with the former.

Logan Paul’s Dating History

Logan Paul‘s love life has been widely publicized, with several high-profile relationships over the years. Among his notable exes (via Stylecaster) include actress Chloe Bennet, who is best known for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. role. They met while working on the Valley Girl and dated from 2017 to 2018.

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On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 7:00 Pm on BBC Two, “Richard Osman’s House of Games” returns with Season 7, Episode 29 titled “Week 6.” In this episode, celebrity contestants, Scarlette Douglas, Max George, Susie McCabe, and Olly Smith, are back for another exciting week of quizzing.

Every day this week, these famous faces will take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. The show is all about testing their knowledge and wits in various trivia challenges.

“Richard Osman’s House of Games” is a fun and engaging quiz show where contestants compete to earn points and prove their expertise in different quiz rounds. It’s all in good spirits, and the episodes are packed with exciting questions and challenges.

If you enjoy watching celebrities put their general knowledge to the test and want to join in on the fun, be sure to tune in on November 2nd at...

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 7:00 Pm, BBC Two will air Season 7, Episode 28 of “Richard Osman’s House of Games” titled “Week 6.”

This episode features celebrity contestants Scarlette Douglas, Max George, Susie McCabe, and Olly Smith. Each day this week, they will participate in quiz rounds selected by the show’s host, Richard Osman. The show is known for its engaging and fun quiz challenges, and this episode will be no different. If you enjoy trivia and seeing celebrities test their knowledge, this is the perfect show for you. It promises to be a light-hearted and entertaining way to spend your evening.

Don’t forget to tune in to BBC Two at 7:00 Pm on November 1st to catch all the quiz action on “Richard Osman’s House of Games.”

Release Date & Time: 7:00 Pm Wednesday 1 November 2023 on BBC Two

Richard Osman’s House of Games Week 6 Cast – Season 7 Episode 28 Main Cast Richard Osman...

Dylan Mulvaney dons dark makeup and slicked down hair while hitting the carpet at the 2023 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards held at The Roundhouse on Wednesday (October 11) in London.

The 26-year-old TikTok star is the recipient of the first Woman of the Year award at this year’s ceremony.

“I think that being honoured as Woman of the Year is a reminder in how to carry myself going forward, no matter the environment. I actually think it’s going to make for a good check-in before I put out anything into the world because now I can ask myself, ‘Is this Woman of the Year behaviour?’ So that’s sort of where my mind is,” Dylan previously shared about the honor.

“I especially love that it’s being given to me by a queer media outlet because the community is my highest priority when moving through these new doors that have...

There was a time when One Direction was undeniably the biggest boy band on the planet, but they were never the only boy band releasing music.

To this day, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne are very recognizable.

However, back in 2012, the quintet was still new enough to the scene that The Wanted – another boy band – got mixed up for them on the red carpet at a major music event. The Wanted singer Max George just looked back on the funny moment.

Read more about the mixup…

Taking to Twitter, Max shared what appears to be a photo of the group posing together at the 2012 MTV Video Music Award. The sharply dressed group featured five guys about the same age as One Direction, which was seemingly enough to confuse people on the carpet.

“Was just thinking about this day.. we did an entire red carpet...

Logan Paul and Nina Agdal are engaged just weeks after celebrating their one-year anniversary.

The YouTuber proposed on Lake Como, Italy, while on vacation at the luxury Hotel Passalacqua. They then embraced while on the hotel’s open terrace after the model said yes.

But according to a witness, the proposal did not go down as smoothly as hoped, as the ring was not the right size and didn’t fit on Agdal’s finger. Despite this, the couple appeared jubilant afterward.

Paul immediately called his younger brother, Jake, and said, “Bro, you have a sister!” Paul also had a photographer dress up inconspicuously as a waiter for the occasion, who then took out their camera to record the moment.

The pair had been together since May 2022 but only made their relationship public on New Year’s Eve when Agdal posted a photo of herself kissing Paul on the cheek on her Instagram feed.

In Plato’s allegory of the cave, a group of people find themselves bound to the walls of a subterranean hangout. Ahead of them they see flickering shadows, caused by the distant fires of the sunlit world, but all else, for them, is darkness. Are these shadows reality, or just a pale facsimile? That was the question of two millennia ago: now it’s Channel 4’s turn to use darkness as an allegory for reality (or reality TV), with Scared in the Dark, a new five-part celebrity reality show told, not by Plato, but by Danny Dyer.

Scared of the Dark follows a group of eight celebrities – boxers Chris Eubank and Nicola Adams, singer Max George, Love Islander Chloe Burrows, ubiquitous TV person Scarlett Moffatt, actor Donna Preston, stand-up Chris McCausland and, well, Gazza – as they spend a week or so in the pitch black. “Located deep within a 146,000 sq ft hangar,...

Former England footballer Paul “Gazza” Gascoigne has become the first ever winner of experimental Channel 4 reality show Scared of the Dark.

Gascoigne came out on top over seven other celebrities, after spending 180 hours in complete darkness – living, eating, sleeping and completing challenges.

The series, billed as a “world first”, came to a close on Thursday (20 April) with the winner announced by host Danny Dyer.

Following his win, Gascoigne said he had been “nervous” to take part but said the experience had made him “a better person”.

“People always question my mental strength but my success on this series proves that I am strong,” he said.

“I was nervous going in there but having gotten this far on the series made me the happiest man around.

“I’m so happy. It’s unbelievable. I’ve got my smile back. I’m a better person.”

Read The Independent’s review of the series here.

Britain’s Got Talent was hit with 334 complaints after Sunday’s episode (16 April), after a stunt that has been branded “insensitive” and “unacceptable”.

The ITV show returned to screens for its 16th series on Saturday (15 April) night, with its second episode airing the following evening.

Ofcom reported that it had received a total of 400 complaints about the two episodes.

Sunday (16 April) night’s show featured a fire stunt performed by professional stuntman Thomas Vu, who covered himself in a fire-retardant gel before being set alight.

While he was engulfed in flames, Vu managed to solve a Rubik’s Cube.

Bgt hosts Ant and Dec warned viewers after the stunt: “Do not try this at home, ever.”

During Sunday’s episode, many viewers had complained on Twitter about the fire stunt being broadcast on a family show.

“Bgt totally ill-considered showing a guy setting himself on fire whilst solving a Rubik’s Cube,...

Max George has publicly shared his grief after the death of his friend and fellow The Wanted singer Tom Parker.

Parker died in March 2022 from glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumour, two years after a terminal diagnosis.

He had been a member of the band since 2009, along with George, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes.

George is currently a participant in the Channel 4 celebrity experiment, Scared of the Dark, in which familiar faces spend a week in total darkness.

On Wednesday’s edition (19 April) of the nightly programme, the one-time Strictly Come Dancing contestant opened up about learning of Parker’s ill health and his prognosis.

“I was shooting a movie and it was the last day of filming and my phone rang and it was Kelsey [Parker’s wife] and I was like, oh that’s a nice surprise.”

George recalled the difficulties of grasping what Kelsey was telling him about Parker’s health,...

In Plato’s allegory of the cave, a group of people find themselves bound to the walls of a subterranean hangout. Ahead of them they see flickering shadows, caused by the distant fires of the sunlit world, but all else, for them, is darkness. Are these shadows reality, or just a pale facsimile? That was the question of two millennia ago: now it’s Channel 4’s turn to use darkness as an allegory for reality (or reality TV), with Scared in the Dark, a new five-part celebrity reality show told, not by Plato, but by Danny Dyer.

Scared of the Dark follows a group of eight celebrities – boxers Chris Eubank and Nicola Adams, singer Max George, Love Islander Chloe Burrows, ubiquitous TV person Scarlett Moffatt, actor Donna Preston, stand-up Chris McCausland and, well, Gazza – as they spend a week or so in the pitch black. “Located deep within a 146,000 sq ft hangar,...

Last weekend, a dance-off decision landed Strictly in hot water… again. Singer Fleur East faced radio presenter Richie Anderson in the bottom two, despite the fact both had placed respectably in the middle of the leaderboard. East and her partner Vito Coppola had performed an elegant American smooth to “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. Anderson and Giovanni Pernice, meanwhile, had spent a good portion of their samba to “Hakuna Matata” faffing around (as Len Goodman would have grumpily put it) dressed as a meerkat (Anderson) and a surprisingly curvaceous warthog (Pernice).

Now, you don’t need multiple Latin championship wins under your belt – as head judge Shirley Ballas has – to see that there was a clear winner to this “Battle of the Disneys” dance-off, and it wasn’t Anderson. The other judges unanimously voted to save East, meaning she stayed in the competition, but Ballas admitted her...

Earlier this month, a dance-off decision landed Strictly in hot water… again. Singer Fleur East faced radio presenter Richie Anderson in the bottom two, despite the fact both had placed respectably in the middle of the leaderboard. East and her partner Vito Coppola had performed an elegant American smooth to “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. Anderson and Giovanni Pernice, meanwhile, had spent a good portion of their samba to “Hakuna Matata” faffing around (as Len Goodman would have grumpily put it) dressed as a meerkat (Anderson) and a surprisingly curvaceous warthog (Pernice).

Now, you don’t need multiple Latin championship wins under your belt – as head judge Shirley Ballas has – to see that there was a clear winner to this “Battle of the Disneys” dance-off, and it wasn’t Anderson. The other judges unanimously voted to save East, meaning she stayed in the competition, but Ballas admitted...

Three weeks after Tom Parker's passing, family, friends and fans said their final goodbyes. People came to pay tribute to the late singer at his funeral held at St Francis of Assisi church in the Petts Wood neighborhood of London on April 20, per the BBC. According to the publication, those in attendance included Tom's brother Lewis Parker and Tom's wife Kelsey Hardwick—who is the mother of his daughter Aurelia Rose Parker, 2, and son Bodhi Thomas Parker, 18 months. Tom's bandmates Jay McGuiness, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes were pallbearers, and carried his coffin into the church while Oasis' "Champagne Supernova"...

Tom Parker, the British singer best known for his role in the popular boy band the Wanted, died Wednesday after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor two years prior. He was 33.

“Max, Jay, Siva, Nathan and the whole Wanted family are devastated by the tragic and premature loss of our bandmate Tom Parker, who passed away peacefully at lunchtime today surrounded by his family and his band mates,” the band wrote in a statement. “Tom was an amazing husband to Kelsey, and father to Aurelia and Bodhi. He was...

Tom Parker, founding member of popular UK boy band The Wanted, died Wednesday of a brain tumor. He was 33.

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Parker’s wife Kelsey Hardwick wrote on Instagram that he had “passed away peacefully earlier today.” He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in 2020.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom’s passing,” she wrote. “Our hearts are broken. Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence. We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children.”

Born on August 4, 1988, in Bolton, Northern England, he learned to play guitar at a young age and auditioned for The X Factor but didn’t get past the first round.

Along with Max George,...

For The Wanted, absence definitely made the heart grow fonder. "I think I speak on behalf of everyone, in the time away from it, it gave me time to reflect and appreciate what we'd achieved and how good our music actually was," said Max George, who along with Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes made up the platinum-selling group behind such songs as "Glad You Came" and "We Own the Night" before they disbanded in 2014. "Because at the time we were doing it, it was so packed in that we didn't get to really appreciate how much we enjoyed each other's company or how good our music was because...like, every day, it was all a bit...

Max George is opening up about his battle with depression. The 32-year-old singer appeared on the May 10 episode of Good Morning Britain and shared his experience in honor of the U.K.'s Mental Health Awareness Week. Max was in his early 20s when The Wanted's debut album was released in 2010. It quickly climbed the charts and secured the No. 4 spot in the U.K. But it was around this time that Max started to notice some changes. "It was more physical at the start," he explained. "It started with what I thought was getting a lot of rashes and then, what looked like acne on my back and on my chest. I'd never had that before, and it was weird to get it at the age that I was...

Update: Following the news of their second child's birth, Tom Parker and wife Kelsey Hardwick introduced their son to the world on the cover of Ok!. The new parents of two also revealed the baby's name: Bodhi Thomas Parker. As the proud dad wrote on Instagram, "Welcome to the world my beautiful Bodhi." ________________________________________________________ Amid his health battle, Tom Parker has found something to celebrate.  During an Oct. 27 interview on Lorraine, The Wanted bandmate Max George confirmed that Parker and wife Kelsey Hardwick welcomed their second child. The topic came up after host Lorraine Kelly asked about Parker, who...

Tom Parker, lead vocalist of the British-Irish boy band The Wanted, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. The singer shared the news with fans on his verified Instagram account.

"Hey guys, you know that we've both been quiet on social media for a few weeks and it's time to tell you why. There's no easy way to say this but I've sadly been diagnosed with a Brain Tumour and I'm already undergoing treatment. We decided, after a lot of thought, that rather than hiding away and trying to keep it a secret, we would do one interview where we could lay out all the details and let everyone know the facts in our own way. We are all absolutely devastated but we are gonna fight this all the way. We don't want your sadness, we just want love and positivity and together we will raise awareness of this terrible...

Exclusive: Good Gate Media, the Wales-based production company that is carving out a niche for itself in the growing interactive film market, has lined up its next two feature projects.

The company is coming off the success of The Complex, its interactive film from The Handmaid’s Tale writer Lynn Renee Maxcy that was a hit across various digital platforms earlier this year, achieving the best-selling first week launch of any interactive project.

As Deadline revealed back in June, Doctor Who star Mandip Gill and Vikings actress Georgia Hirst lead the cast of Five Dates, Good Gate’s next feature, which shot this summer and will release on 27th October on Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox and Steam.

Now, the company has set cast and financed two further inactive features, both of which begin production within the next week.

The Night Book will star Julie Drey (Avenue 5), Colin Salmon (Resident Evil), Mark Wingett...

British double Olympic gold medalist boxer Nicola Adams is set to make history by being the first contestant to be part of a female same-sex dance team on BBC’s ballroom show “Strictly Come Dancing,” the format known as “Dancing With the Stars” in many international markets. The identify of her dance partner is yet to be disclosed.

In 2019, male professional dancers Johannes Radebe and Graziano di Prima performed a routine while Emeli Sandé sang. This attracted 189 complaints from members of the public. “ ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is an inclusive show and is proud to have been able to facilitate the dance between Johannes and Graziano during the Professionals’ dance,” the BBC had stated then. “They are dancers first and foremost, and their sex had no bearing on their routine.”

“People might know me from work in the ring, but I’ll be every bit as passionate and dedicated on the dance-floor too,...

Updated, 09/02 4:00Am: British pro boxer Nicola Adams, who won at Olympic gold medal at London 2012 and retired with an undefeated record in 2019, has joined the cast of the 18th season of UK dance show Strictly Come Dancing.

Adams will take part in the series’ first ever same-sex couple, a move widely praised as long-overdue on social media today.

Ranvir Singh, the UK journalist and presenter, and BBC Radio 1 presenter Clara Amfo have also joined the show’s cast, making it six contestants announced so far.

Previously, 09/01 11:30Am: Long-running UK talent show Strictly Come Dancing has named the first wave of contestants for its 18th series.

Actress and presenter Caroline Quentin, former NFL player and broadcaster Jason Bell, and The Wanted singer and actor Max George have all been confirmed for the latest series, with further names to be announced.

BBC Studios produces the show, which will broadcaster this autumn on BBC One.

Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini have been friends for as long as we can remember. They always have each other's backs when it comes to their careers - Jennifer was right by Leah's side when she was on Dancing With the Stars, while Leah helped the singer ring in her 47th birthday in 2016. Their friendship is so deep that Leah is actually the godmother to Jennifer's twins, Max and Emme. And now the duo are taking their friendship to the big screen in the upcoming movie Second Act. Keep reading to see some of their best Bff moments throughout the years. RelatedCelebrate Best Friend Day With Our Favorite Celeb BFFs...

It's a two-night special of Dancing With the Stars!

It may only be the second week of the competition, but this season's 13 contestants and their pro partners have been doubling up their work in rehearsals, gearing up to perform not one but two dances this week.

But before they show off their skills, Et's breaking down everything you need to know about what to expect in the ballroom Monday and Tuesday night!

Who's on top of the leaderboard?

1. It's a tie for first! Jordan Fisher & Lindsay Arnold, Lindsey Stirling & Mark Ballas: 22/30

2. Vanessa Lachey & Maksim Chmerkovskiy: 21/30

3. Nikki Bella & Artem Chigvintsev: 20/30

More: 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 25 Premiere: Best Lifts, Kicks, Tricks and Flips!

Who's in danger of elimination?

Barbara Corcoran & Keo Motsepe received the lowest score from the judges -- 15/30 -- last Monday, followed closely behind by Terrell Owens & Cheryl Burke, who received a score of 15, and Drew Scott & Emma Slater, who scored...

Fox’s 24: Legacy clocked out on Monday night with 3.4 million total viewers and a 0.8 rating (per finals), steady week-to-week and thus holding onto its season low in the demo.

Readers gave the revival’s run an average grade of “B-.”

Related24: Legacy Finale: At the End of the Day, Did Revival Survive Its Bauer Outage?

Leading out of that, Apb (2.7 mil/0.6) also was flat.

Related2017 Renewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Cancelled?

Over on CBS, the already-renewed Kevin Can Wait (5.9 mil/1.1) slipped a tenths in the demo to match a series low. Man With a Plan...

These stars received very special prom invites in the form of personalized videos from eager high school students. Read on to see whether their suitors’ efforts were enough to get them taking it back to their teen years.

Emma Stone

Arizona high schooler Jacob Staudenmaier recreated the opening scene from Stone’s La La Land in an effort to convince her to accompany him to his prom. So far, no word on whether the Oscar winner will be breaking out a ball gown for Staudenmaier’s big night.

Kate Upton

Jake Davidson did his best to convince the Sports Illustrated...

Lisa Vanderpump may be one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but there was one major — and personal — fear that she had to confront to join the Bravo reality series.

Speaking with Jenny McCarthy on Wednesday, Vanderpump, 56, revealed to the Jenny McCarthy Show host that the big fear she was forced to face dealt with her son Max’s adoption.

“My first fear of — god, I haven’t talked about this before. My first fear when I signed up to do Housewives was my son was 18 and I said, ‘You know, it really does worry me...

Saved by the Bell‘s most unforgettable episode almost didn’t make it to air.

One needs to only say the three words to bring up the episode in question: “I’m so excited.”

The moment appeared in a season 2 episode called “Jessie’s Song,” which followed Jessie Spano (Elizabeth Berkley) descending into caffeine pill addiction while trying to balance school and her new singing group, Hot Sundae. Zack (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) confronts Jessie about her habit, prompting her to try and manically sing the Pointer Sisters’ hit before admitting through sobs: “I’m so … scared!”

It was a scene that...

For years, Dancing With the Stars’ Peta Jane Murgatroyd has been mesmerizing us with more than just her dance moves. Her eyes are always perfectly smoked, her hair intricately curled and her skin is always glowing. And about that glowing skin: She’s putting her years of experience having her legs exposed on national television towards creating a line of self-tanners. We sat down with the mom-to-be to learn all about her new Peta Jane self-tanning collection, her skincare secrets, and what beauty products her fiancé, DWTS co-star Maksim Chmerkovskiy, steals from her. Below, everything you need to know.

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Jake T. Austin is joining the season 23 cast of Dancing with the Stars!

ABC officially revealed on Tuesday that the Disney actor, who is widely recognized for his former starring role on The Wizards of Waverly Place, will appear on the upcoming edition of the reality competition reality.

Austin, 21, is joining a growing list of A-listers, including Olympians Laurie Hernandez and Ryan Lochte, Maureen McCormick and Amber Rose.

Below are five things to know about the actor ahead of the DWTS premiere.

1. He's dating one of his fans.

The 21-year-old confirmed to People in January that his girlfriend, Danielle Ceasar,...

Jake T. Austin is joining the season 23 cast of Dancing with the Stars! ABC officially revealed on Tuesday that the Disney actor, who is widely recognized for his former starring role on The Wizards of Waverly Place, will appear on the upcoming edition of the reality competition reality. Austin, 21, is joining a growing list of A-listers, including Olympians Laurie Hernandez and Ryan Lochte, Maureen McCormick and Amber Rose. Below are five things to know about the actor ahead of the DWTS premiere. 1. He's dating one of his fans.The 21-year-old confirmed to People in January that his girlfriend, Danielle Ceasar,...

Here’s my Top Ten films and other treats from 2015 (in no particular order):

Best Movies 1) Fury Road

After 15 minutes I turned to my wife and said I was exhausted… Thankfully I got my breath back and Fury Road refused to let up. True to the originals, Tom Hardy’s Max says very little and through Charlize Theron’s Furiosa we arguably got our first feminist action movie – or so it seemed according to the lunatic fringe of fanboy culture as they whipped themselves into a frenzy on many a blog.

2) Carol

Todd Haynes adapted Carol from Patricia Highsmith 1952 novel: The Price Of Salt. The sumptuous period style, stunning cinematic storytelling and stand out performances from Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and American Horror Story’s Sarah Paulson combine to make a film experience of a forbidden lesbian love affair – that’s akin to an Edward Hopper painting coming to life.

Max Adler and Jennifer Bronstein have officially tied the knot! The former Glee star married his longtime love at a private residence in La on Saturday, Us Weekly reports. According to an insider, "The wedding was a very intimate affair of 75 of their closest friends and family." Notable appearances included Max's costar Darren Criss and Adi Shanker, who is the producer of the actor's new show, Gods and Secrets. Max is best known for his role as Dave Karofsky in Glee, while Jennifer appeared on General Hospital and The O.C. Congratulations to the newlyweds!

The X Factor finalists might have a tough life of early starts, vocal rest and brutal choreography, but it's not all bad - they're getting a taste of the life of the rich and famous.

And with that comes a super glamorous photoshoot for the show's official style partner Very.co.uk, where the Top 11 posed together at a lavish party and then shot further photos in their categories.

Nick Grimshaw's Boys - Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore - spent their day with a flash car, although Girls Kiera Weathers, Lauren Murray, Louisa Johnson and Monica Michael made do with some bikes.

Elsewhere, the two remaining Overs Anton Stephans and Max Stone spent some time together around the piano, which Max seemed to be enjoying an awful lot.

But we're most jealous of the last two Groups - 4th Impact and Reggie N Bollie - who...

Former X Factor finalist Bupsi has lamented her early exit on last night's show and suggested that "people were switching on for the first time because I was there, bringing something different".

The 36-year-old singer from Leeds - who was the first out of the competition, along with Alien Uncovered, in a double elimination - revealed to Digital Spy: "Nobody got it [the song], it just wasn't enough, it wasn't right - and now the people are gutted.

"There's some people who are like, 'I'm not watching The X Factor anymore'. People were switching on for the first time because I was there, bringing something different to what they'd had before."

On her supportive fan base, she continued: "What I think people liked about me - it's just me, I think people like the way I control the stage and do my thing.

"The people are gutted and really, really sad for me,...

Last night's first X Factor live show was jam-packed with performances, from the sublime to the (faintly) ridiculous. But while there is some serious talent on show this year, not everyone can be a winner - and someone's about to go home.

It could be anyone at this stage of the competition, so join us from 8pm when the show kicks off as we bring you all the action, from Little Mix and Ellie Goulding's performances to the big result...

20:08You wouldn't know it from this monstrosity, but 'Perfect' is actually quite a good song, even if only because we very much enjoy singles that are basically subtweets writ large. One Direction and Taylor fits in quite nicely to the Eamonn-Frankee tradition doesn't it?

20:07Hooray. The Top 13 are out on stage for the first hideously awkward, ridiculously over-sung, bizarrely competitive group number of the series. They're taking...

The X Factor finally kicked off its live shows this weekend, and gosh, it looks like we've got a seriously strong field of acts this year. In fact, ranking them seems faintly unfair as even those lower down the league put in some fantastic performances, but we sucked it up and did it anyway:

13. Max Stone

You could have the best voice in the world, Max, and yours is very nice. But you still did a cod reggae cover of 'Someone Like You'.

12. Bupsi

Not quite 'You're A Wonderful One' this week. More of 'You're An Okay-But-We-Preferred-Pony One'.

11. Kiera Weathers

Kiera sang 'Crying For No Reason'... let's hope the voting public won't actually give her a reason to cry.

10. Reggie N Bollie

Reggie N Bollie covered 'It Wasn't Me' but if we were them we'd be taking All the credit for this super fun performance.

9. Anton Stephans

Can...

The X Factor hopeful Max Stone has kicked off his live show journey with a reggae take on 'Someone Like You'.

Giving new meaning to the phrase "you made it your own", Max put a completely new spin on the Adele classic in an attempt to make it through to next week.

But his performance split the judges, because while Nick Grimshaw dubbed it "really, really ballsy" and Rita Ora praised him for - you guessed it - making it his own, Cheryl admitted that she wasn't a fan.

"I've always been a massive, massive fan of your vocal," she said. "But I have to admit I did not like the reggae vs Adele. I thought it took away the sentiment of the song. The song's so personal and such a sentimental lyric that the reggae didn't work for me."

But Max's mentor Simon Cowell praised his...

There's already a rift between judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell on The X Factor, and it's down to Max Stone's reggae version of Adele's sob-inducing ballad 'Someone Like You'.

Although Simon was complimentary about his Overs contestant's performance, Cheryl was less enthusiastic.

After apologising to the audience because "he (Simon) is talking over my mic again", the Girls Aloud star said that Max's performance "took away the sentiment of the song" and remarked that his performance "just didn't work" for her.

"For me that song is so personable, the reggae thing didn't just work for me, but the vocal..."

Interrupting his fellow judge, Simon disagreed and admitted that he "couldn't escape" Max - a hint towards his previous lack of enthusiasm towards the contestant. He also had plenty of praise for the "really clever version of the song".

"I can't escape you either, it's fine,...

The X Factor kicks off its live shows this weekend, but do you know what it's missing? 2 Shoes. Ever since the Essex duo burst onto our screens back in 2011 they've held a special place in our hearts, so we decided that the best thing to do would be to get their verdict on this year's acts (minus late addition and wildcard Monica Michael).

Alright, so the pair (also known as Lucy Texeira and Charley Bird) squealed "love them!" about literally every single hopeful on the show - they're basically Brucie going "you're my favourite". But they also had plenty to say about who could be first out, who could win, who could be a third Shoe and much more:

4th Impact

Charley: "Oh, they're so cute."

Lucy: "Are they all sisters? See, I think that's great. And their harmonies are really tight. And you can tell because they are sisters,...

Simon Cowell has claimed that he's 'making The X Factor up as he goes along'.

The music mogul spoke to This Morning about the latest series of the ITV talent show, and also explained his hard decisions at Judges' Houses.

Cowell said: "I wouldn't rule anything out on this show to be honest with you, you make it up as you go along, trust me!"

Speaking about how he chose his final three acts for the live shows, he said: "[It was] a nightmare, honest, I went home absolutely exhausted."

After much deliberation, Cowell decided to put Bupsi, Max Stone and Anton Stephans through to the live shows.

"The first time I met Bupsi she was the last audition and I was just about to say goodbye… she was too nice, and then of course she replied with 'nasty' and I was kind of in the mood for nasty!"

This year's X Factor...