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Not gonna lie, we’ve all been there, binge-watching Love Island USA and getting way too invested in these couples. You know the drill: you’re screaming at your TV, picking favorites, and genuinely believing that Villa love will conquer all.

But here’s the million-dollar question: What actually happens when our beloved islanders swap their matching outfits for real-world responsibilities?

With Season 7 currently serving up fresh drama on Peacock, there’s no better time to do some serious detective work on past winners. From social media stalking to career pivots, we’re spilling all the tea on how these villa victors have been living their best (or not so best) post-island lives.

1. Season 1 (2019): Elizabeth Weber & Zac Mirabelli – The trailblazers who started it all Elizabeth Weber & Zac Mirabelli | Credits: CBS

Okay, let’s pour one out for the Og Love Island USA winners! Elizabeth Weber, serving as a New York City advertising executive,...

You know that iconic line from The Supremes—“Stop! In the name of love, before you break my heart…”? Well, Belle-a Walker seems to have taken that lyric, laminated it, framed it, and hung it above her Love Island USA villa bed like a family heirloom. At just 22, the Hawaiian barista-turned-model entered season 7 like someone who mistook the villa for a Bible camp mixer, and honestly, I can’t digest this delusion.

Belle-a’s real name is Isabella-Anne, but she goes by Belle-a. She has joined the villa hoping to find real love, but she’s also there to enjoy the experience. Compared to the typical cast members who often lead with drama and flashy behavior, Belle seems more laid-back and grounded.

Between her ‘no lip-kissing on the first date’ rule, her model-next-door Instagram aesthetic, and her sudden pick between Taylor and Nic (who both respected her cheek-first code of...

Trigger warning – Discussions on domestic violence and abuse.

Love Island USA has announced the release of its new season in early June. However, just on the heels of the season premiere, the dating reality show found one of its past contestants behind bars.

Cashel Barnett, a contestant in the inaugural season of Love Island USA, has recently been taken into custody on domestic violence charges. According to reports, Barnett’s partner (and the mother of his child) reported an incident to the Salt Lake City Police Department and complained that the reality show’s album strangled her during an argument.

Based on the arrest warrant issued by a judge on May 12, the former The Challenge: USA contestant was arrested earlier this week.

Why was Cashel Barnett arrested?

Cashel Barnett, who appeared on Love Island USA in 2019, was recently accused of strangulation by a woman who filed a domestic violence complaint against him.

Megan Barton-Hanson has never been afraid to make bold choices. After becoming popular on Love Island, she built a career that was different from many other reality TV stars. Instead of just focusing on brand deals and TV appearances, she chose a path that brought her both huge success and some unexpected struggles.

Megan Barton-Hanson in Love Island | Credits: ITV

When she returned to OnlyFans after her time on Love Island, her decision sparked a lot of reactions. While she made a significant amount of money, at one point earning nearly $1 million a month, it also came with some downsides.

Why did Megan Barton-Hanson return to Onlyfans after Love Island?

Megan Barton-Hanson became famous after appearing on Love Island, where she quickly caught the attention of viewers. Since then, she has been in other reality shows like Dancing on Ice and Celebs Go Dating, which helped her stay in the spotlight.

A woman in her 40s has been arrested after Joey Essex, former The Only Way Is Essex star, reported receiving over 100,000 messages, some containing violent threats. Among these, the stalker targeted Joey’s Love Island girlfriend, Jessy Potts, with messages threatening to "shoot the s**t" out of her, while others contained derogatory terms, calling her a "fat s**g" and a "b***h." Joey, raised concerns with Cheshire Police in August of last year after his team noticed an alarming increase in threatening messages under his social media posts.

Rupert Murdoch’s TalkTV has capped off a tough 2024 by recording the most complained about TV moment of the past 12 months.

Host Julia Hartley-Brewer’s interview with the general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative prompted 17,366 complaints, around double the number of 2023’s list-topper.

During the interview, Hartley-Brewer steadily became more irate with Dr Mustafa Barghouti as they clashed over the assassination of the deputy leader of Hamas in the wake of the October 7 attacks. Hartley-Brewer said: “For the love of God, let me finish the sentence man,” and later added: “Maybe you’re not used to women talking” when trying to interject.

At the time, Ofcom said it contacted Murdoch’s channel to remind the team to “ensure that potentially highly offensive comments are editorially justified.”

The interview came at the start of the year. One month later, TalkTV’s star presenter Piers Morgan revealed he was moving his...

Once again, love struggles to thrive outside the glitz and glam of the villa! After seven whirlwind weeks of dating, Love Island’s Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have decided to part ways, on good terms, of course.

Joey Essex and Jessy Potts in Love Island Credits: ITV 2

It seems that even reality TV romances can’t escape the reality of life outside the bubble. While they shared some fun moments and plenty of chemistry on the show, it looks like their fairytale has hit a pause. Here is what is going on!

Real World Claims Yet Another Love Island Favorite, Joey Essex, and Jessy Potts Split!

After seven weeks of dating, Love Island’s Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have officially called it quits. The couple, who sparked romance fans were rooting for, during the most recent season of Love Island, announced their breakup in a joint statement to The Sun.

Spoiler Alert: This post contains details of the Love Island UK Season 11 finale.

After a season of couplings, re-couplings, and dumpings, Love Island UK Season 11 is coming to an end.

On Sunday, July 28, host Maya Jama entered the villa for one final dumping before revealing the final four finalists.

Related: ‘Love Island UK’ Season 11 Crowns Winner On ITV2

Jama didn’t come alone, and she was soon followed by all the Islanders who had been dumped from the villa throughout the season.

The show’s host came with news revealing the results from the prior night when the remaining Islanders voted for the two couples they thought were least compatible.

The couples voted as follows:

Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies: Jessy/Joey and Jess/Ayo

Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya: Matilda/Sean and Jessy/Joey

Matilda Draper and Sean Stone: Jess/Ayo, Mimii/Josh

Mimii Ngulube and Josh...

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After eight weeks of hot flirtations, heartbreak, and drama in Majorca, Love Island (U.K.) Season 11 is about to wrap up.

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When it comes to joining a show like Love Island UK, people get excited to see who will be lucky enough to be a part of a dating show that has reached a big magnitude worldwide. Usually, the people who get to be on this show are regular/normal people who have not had a chance to be in the spotlight or understand what it would be like to become a celebrity. This always makes the show even more interesting, because these are real people who genuinely are looking for a strong romantic connection. Still, because they are on TV, they know they have to act a fool a bit to get more viewers and make it an interesting season to watch. This season, it seemed it would be the same story, with new people stepping into the spotlight and changing their careers forever, depending on how they would do on the show.

Love Island’s latest bombshell, Jessy Potts, is ready to shake things up in the villa. The 25-year-old brand partnerships associate from Leicester made her entrance on 25 June, alongside fellow newcomer Trey Norman. Jessy has her eyes on not one but three boys in the villa: Joey Essex, Ayo Odukoya, and Ronnie Vint. She describes […]

Love Island Welcomes New Bombshell Jessy Potts...

Uma Jammeh, at 23, is the youngest Love Island contestant this season, aiming to find love and cause drama. Uma is a VIP host, model, and influencer, known for her stunning outfits and occasional Instagram updates. Uma shook things up upon entering the villa by kissing all the boys, showing interest in Ayo, and having past connections with another Islander.

Uma Jammeh is the recent bombshell to enter the Love Island UK villa, leaving many viewers wondering who she is and what she does outside the show. Uma joined the Love Island cast two nights after the British TV royalty, Joey Essex, arrived as a surprise new member. Over the years, there have been a couple of amazing and unique entrances on Love Island, but none of the Islanders were prepared for Uma's incredible entrance. The new contestant wasted no time, locking lips with all the Love Island boys upon her arrival.

On the Tuesday 4 June episode of Love Island, airing on ITV2 and Itvx the villa is shaken up by the arrival of reality royalty, Joey Essex, as the first celebrity contestant. The Islanders are intrigued, with Nicole expressing her surprise and Maya assuring them that Joey is there to stay. Joey wastes no time […]

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Celebrity Big Brother UK is set to return in March 2024, and rumors suggest that Shirley Ballas, Gyles Brandreth, Linda Robson, Louis Walsh, Joey Essex, Katie Price, Phillip Schofield, and Sarah Ferguson may be cast. Shirley Ballas, a former dancer and TV judge, is among the rumored celebrities for Celebrity Big Brother. Gyles Brandreth, Linda Robson, Louis Walsh, Joey Essex, Katie Price, Phillip Schofield, and Sarah Ferguson are also among the speculated stars for the upcoming season.

Celebrity Big Brother UK is expected to return in March 2024, and rumors about the cast have begun to circulate. The Big Brother spin-off series first premiered in 2001 and hasn't aired since 2018. Excitement about its return has already started building. Casting is underway for a new crop of celebrities to share the Big Brother house.

Eight celebrities are rumored to be starring in the next season of Celebrity Big Brother UK. The names of the...

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:01 Pm, MTV will air Season 2, Episode 2 of “All Star Shore” titled “Puke & Rally.” In this episode, viewers can expect to see some unexpected twists and heated moments among the cast members.

Vinny and Tamaris lead an unexpected team on the Paradise Reward, which promises to bring both surprises and challenges. The dynamics among the contestants are sure to be put to the test.

Tempers flare when a team is blindsided by an Exile Game nomination, creating tension and drama within the group. This unexpected turn of events adds to the excitement of the episode.

In a romantic attempt, Vinny makes a move, but it doesn’t go as planned. His efforts to kindle a connection might result in some humorous moments.

“All Star Shore” is a reality TV series that features familiar faces from reality shows, and it often brings together individuals with strong personalities,...

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 11:01 Pm, MTV is set to premiere Season 2, Episode 1 of “All Star Shore” titled “Who’s Ready to Party?” This season features iconic reality stars from around the world coming together for the first-ever party competition show, hosted at the ultimate Shore house.

In this exciting competition, these reality stars will need to battle it out to remain in paradise and extend their epic vacation. The stakes are high, as the winners not only secure a cash prize but also earn global bragging rights.

Viewers can expect to see an intense and entertaining showdown as these all-star contestants bring their unique personalities and competitive spirits to the party-themed challenges. The show promises lots of fun, surprises, and, of course, plenty of drama.

Tune in to MTV on September 21, 2023, at 11:01 Pm, to catch the premiere of “All Star Shore” Season 2, Episode 1, “Who’s Ready to Party?...

Billie Shepherd has spoken out against the way in which Phillip Schofield discussed her homeware brand on This Morning.

The Only Way is Essex star discussed the on-air moment with her sister, Sam Friers, on the latest episode of their podcast The Sam & Billie Show.

Shepherd explained that she had been having a stressful week before she learnt that her homeware brand, Chapter B, would be featured on This Morning in a segment giving viewers advice on how to brighten up their homes for spring.

The reality TV star, 33, said that her manager had instructed her to watch the segment and that she was so excited to see Chapter B on TV that she was recording the screen with her phone.

As reported by Metro, Shepherd recalled watching as Schofield reached her collection, which included glasses, a frame, a cushion, and a vase.

Schofield, however, moved on from the household items quickly,...

Megan Phelps-Roper has said her forthcoming podcast with Jk Rowling was “never intended to vindicate” the author.

The Witch Trials of Jk Rowling is a seven-part podcast, which will be released on Tuesday (21 February).

According to its blurb, the episodes will “examine some of the most contentious conflicts of our time through the life and career of the world’s most successful author”.

The blurb also states that it will include interviews “with Rowling’s supporters and critics”, including members of the LGBTQ+ community.

The author has faced accusations of transphobia in recent years over statements she has made about transgender people and gender. A number of the Harry Potter cast have distanced themselves from the author.

Rowling has rejected the idea that she is transphobic and has said previously that she “knows and loves” trans people.

Speaking to The Times ahead of the podcast’s release, Phelps-Roper – author of...

A formal complaint has been made about the author, actor and comedian Stephen Fry over jokes he allegedly told at a cricketing dinner at Lord’s in London.

Marylebone Cricket Club’s president said that the complaint is “incorrect” and some attendees have claimed that Fry was misheard.

Fry, who is president of Marylebone Cricket Club, allegedly cracked a joke about women “shagging” and another that linked Muslims to terrorism.

According to The Times, McC member Chris Waterman urged the club to take disciplinary action against Fry, calling his jokes “egregious”.

Waterman claims that Fry welcomed members by saying: “I had intended to say ‘Good evening, ladies and gentlemen,’ but there are no lady members present. I suppose they are off shagging.”

He also alleged that Fry – referring to the Allahakbarries, an amateur cricket team founded by Peter Pan author Jm Barrie – joked that when used today, the phrase “Allahu...

Don Lemon will miss Monday’s episode of CNN’s This Morning amid controversy surrounding comments he made about Nikki Haley’s age.

Last week, during one of the network’s morning shows, the anchor criticised Haley, who had just announced her presidential campaign, over her suggestion that politicians over 75 should have to undergo “mandatory mental competency tests”.

“This whole talk about age makes me uncomfortable. I think it’s the wrong road to go down. She says people, you know, politicians or something are not in their prime,” Lemon said. “Nikki Haley isn’t in her prime, sorry. A woman is considered to be in their prime in their twenties and thirties and maybe forties.”

The comments prompted pushback from Lemon’s co-host Poppy Harlow, who asked: “What are you talking about… wait, prime for what?”

Harlow then suggested that her co-anchor needed to clarify his meaning, asking: “Are...

Dancing on Ice presenter Phillip Schofield addressed Joey Essex’s “awkward” kiss attempt with Vanessa Bauer during the show.

Schofield and Holly Willoughby returned to present Sunday night’s (19 February) episode of the figure skating competition.

During the episode, Essex and his professional partner Bauer performed a routine to the High School Musical hit “Breaking Free” for Movie Week.

The Only Way is Essex star dressed as Zac Efron’s Troy, while Bauer played the part of Vanessa Hudgens’s Gabriella.

At the end of the performance, however, Essex appeared to try to kiss Bauer live on TV with the professional skater pulling away from him.

Viewers at home noted the “uncomfortable” moment, stating that it had them “cringing” .

“How awkward. He tried to kiss her,” said one person. “She pulled away lol.”

Another added: “Joey attempting to kiss Vanessa was very cringe.”

Vanessa rejecting Joey's kiss just then was...

Dancing on Ice star Christopher Dean has broken his finger just days before the new series begins.

Dean, who stars alongside long-term skating partner Jayne Torvill on the popular ITV reality series, shared the news with fans on social media.

The former professional skater posted a picture of his finger in a bandage, alongside the caption: “Yes broken.”

“We were trying the Iron Lotus, but ended up doing a Half Nelson,” he wrote, in a follow-up tweet. “Or did I just fall over a suitcase in the middle of the night.”

The “Iron Lotus” refers to a fictional figure skating move from the 2007 Will Ferrell comedy Blades of Glory.

Torvill and Dean rose to prominence during the 1984 Winter Olympics, when their figure skating routine set to Maurice Ravel's “Boléro” was awarded a gold medal.

The celebrity contestants for the new series of Dancing on Ice were announced back in October last year.

When satirical drama The White Lotus first aired in 2021, it was something of a sleeper hit. The cast was an unassuming mix of actors who were big in the Nineties and B-movie pin-ups, and the show’s creator, Mike White, was best known as the real Ned Schneebly from School of Rock. But after two years of pandemic-induced travel restrictions, the infusion of luxury resort life into the television schedule was an unqualified hit. And so, naturally, the show had to return for a second outing.

This season’s wintery trip to summery Sicily has been a delight. The tension has been ramped up notch by notch in each episode, until, heading into last night’s finale, the pitch was excruciating. Would the unhappy marriage of Harper (Aubrey Plaza) and Ethan (Will Sharpe) disintegrate? What is Lucia (Simona Tabasco) planning with Albie (Adam Dimarco)? And what, for that matter, is...

Casting

Musician Zayn Malik, “Bridgerton” star Simone Ashley, three-time BAFTA winner Mo Gilligan (“The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan”), Sophie Okonedo (“Slow Horses”) and Dylan Llewellyn (“Derry Girls”) will lead the voice cast of CG animated family comedy “10 Lives.”

“10 Lives” is the story of a pampered and selfish cat who takes for granted the lives he has been dealt. After carelessly losing his ninth life he begs to be given a second chance, an opportunity to show he can learn from his mistakes. Eventually his wish is granted, but with certain, hilarious stipulations.

The film is directed by Chris Jenkins (“Duck Duck Goose”) and produced by Guy Collins and Sean Feeney for 10 Lives Productions Ltd, with casting by Robyn Klein and Jeremy Ross. Gfm Animation will be presenting first look footage at the upcoming American Film Market. The animation studio is L’Atelier Animation in Montreal.

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Meanwhile, the cast of professional...

The cast members of Dancing on Ice 2023 have been announced.

The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.

The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.

Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…

Patsy Palmer

The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.

Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.

Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.

“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”

John Fashanu

Former...

The first cast members of Dancing on Ice 2023 have been announced.

The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.

The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.

Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…

Patsy Palmer

The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.

Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.

Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.

“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”

John Fashanu...

The first cast members of Dancing on Ice 2023 have been announced.

The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.

The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.

Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…

Patsy Palmer

The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.

Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.

Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.

“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”

John Fashanu...

Launch

Streamer Paramount+ is set to make a splash at its U.K. launch in London on June 20, with a galaxy of stars from its original shows set to feature at the hot ticket event. Graham Norton (Paramount+’s “Queen of the Universe”) will host the event which will feature stars from Paramount’s series and films including Gillian Anderson, Viola Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer (“The First Lady”); Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon (“George & Tammy”); Miranda Cosgrove (“iCarly”); Kevin Costner and Kelly Reilly (“Yellowstone”); Tawny Cypress and Melanie Lynskey (“Yellowjackets”); Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris and Bill Nighy (“The Man Who Fell To Earth”); Joey Essex, Chloe Ferry, Bethan Kershaw and James Tindale (“All Star Shore”); Matthew Goode and Juno Temple (“The Offer”); Shelley Hennig, Tyler Hoechlin, Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed and Holland Roden (“Teen Wolf”); Faith Hill and Tim McGraw (“1883”); Sonequa Martin-Green (“Star Trek Discovery”); Natascha McElhone and Pablo Schreiber...

MTV has been witness to parties on shores across the world. And now, they’re bringing together the most iconic faces from each for “All Star Shore.”

In a trailer released on Monday, the fan favorites from “Jersey Shore,” “Geordie Shore,” “Acapulco Shore” and “Rio Shore” gather on the beach for the party competition series — and they are joined by familiar faces from some other beloved reality series like “Love Is Blind,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Bachelor in Paradise.”

The ultimate party is on as the drinks immediately start to flow and the shenanigans begin. But it’s not all just fun and games. There’s also a competition element to the new series — and the reality stars are shocked to learn they are about to go from friends to competitors.

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All Star Shore is coming to Paramount+ later this month. The streaming service has announced the cast of 14 reality stars set to compete in the new competition series. They are Angelina Pivarnick, Bethan Kershaw, Blake Horstmann, Chloe Ferry, Giannina Gibelli, James Tindale, Joey Essex, Johnny Middlebrooks, Karime Pindter, Luis "Potro" Caballero, Marina Gregory, Ricardo Salusse, Trina Njoroge, and Vanessa "Vanjie" Mateo.

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The next big reality competition series coming to Paramount+ is essentially Jersey Shore meets Love Island meets RuPaul’s Drag Race meets… so much alcohol.

Premiering on Wednesday, June 29, All Star Shore will pit 14 international reality stars against one another for a brutal “party competition series,” featuring challenges like “Party Pong” and “Shots and Found.”

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For the first time, stars of multiple reality shows on numerous networks are coming together for a new competition series. “All Star Shore,” produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, is set to premiere on Paramount+ on June 29.

The show includes cast members from ABC’s Bachelor Nation, Netflix’s “Love Is Blind,” MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” “Geordie Shore,” “Acapulco Shore” and “Rio Shore;” VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and CBS-turned-Peacock’s “Love Island.”

The cast will live “at the ultimate shore hose” in the Canary Islands and compete in party-style challenges, including “Party Pong” and “Shots and Found,” battling for a cash prize.

The show is the just one way Paramount+ is expanding its reality TV lineup. In February, the streaming service where “The Challenge: All Stars” and “The Real World Homecoming” live, announced that multiple more seasons of “The Challenge” are coming, including spinoffs in Argentina, Australia and the U.

Exclusive: Channel 4 has taken Avalon memory challenge format Can I Improve My Memory? to series and replaced presenter Michael Buerk with former The Great British Bake Off host Sandi Toksvig.

The show premiered as a 60-minute special in March 2019, with Buerk challenging celebrities Gok Wan, Joey Essex, and Valerie Singleton to study unlikely specialist subjects using memory hacks, before testing them on their new-found knowledge.

Avalon, the producer of Taskmaster and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, will now make a four-part series for next year, with Toksvig in the driving seat and a new group of stars competing across knockout episodes to be crowned the memory champion.

Can I Improve My Memory? is executive produced by Jamie Isaacs and series produced by Alice Wheater. Tim Hancock and Sarah Lazenby commissioned the series for Channel 4.

Toksvig is growing her slate of Channel 4 shows after leaving the Bake Off tent earlier this year.

It’s known as the “Strictly curse” — Strictly Come Dancing’s record for disrupting relationships because celebrities fall for their professional partners. Now, the BBC is going to fully embrace the chemistry-creating element of its famous dance show in a new BBC Three format, working titled Dance Crush.

BBC Studios will make the show, which will pair up professional dancers with novices to see if the connection they form on the dance floor translates into chemistry off the dance floor in a bid to score a hot date and avoid elimination from the show. The BBC said there will be a series of weekly challenges, stunning routines, and dramatic eliminations.

Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Wednesday, BBC Three controller Fiona Campbell said a pilot has been filmed overseas and the format “tested really positively” with viewers. Dance Crush will be executive produced for BBC Studios by Kelly Lynn,...

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The revived Crystal Maze is a winner, as its second Stand Up To Cancer celebrity special proves…

“I love The Crystal Maze!” said Joey Essex, once he’d worked out what one was and that he was in it. “Haven’t we revitalised the format?!” agreed Richard Ayoade enthusiastically, sadly putting Joey right back in the lap of confusion.

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Ayoade and Essex, two very different kinds of men. Watching them try to converse can’t be unlike watching an owl try to mate with a suitcase. Having seen it now though, I just want more. Quick, someone commission a show in which the pair of them team up to fight crime or catch cowboy roofers or conduct a public vote for the nation’s best Center Parcs. Whatever it is, I know I wouldn’t be able to look away.

James 'Arg' Argent has signed up to 'The Jump.' The 'Only Way is Essex' star is keen to follow in the footsteps of his former co-star Joey Essex, who won the last series, by taking part in the Channel 4 show next month. Taking to his Twitter account last night (28.12.15), the reality TV star, 28, confirmed he's signed a contract: ''I'm sure it's going to be tough but great entertainment for you guys!'' Asked by a fan if he thinks he can go on to win like Joey, he replied: ''Stranger things have happened lol! (sic).'' Other names dropped in relation to...

Joey Essex thinks he's ''exactly the same'' as David Cameron. The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star believes there are similarities between himself and the British Prime Minister, but only recently realised politicians are ''normal human beings''. Speaking to Bang Showbiz at the ITV Gala, held at the London Palladium, he said: ''I might as well run the world. All I'm saying is David Cameron runs the world, Joey Essex runs the world, well country.'' The 25-year-old TV personality was recently on screens for the new series of 'Educating Joey Essex' and revealed what he learnt about the nation's leaders while creating...

Barbara Windsor has joined forces with a number of stars to support the Stay Well This Winter campaign. The 'EastEnders' actress and famous faces including Joey Essex, Arlene Phillips, Alan Davies, Ainsley Harriott, Sunetra Sarker and Tina Hobley have pledged their support to the joint initiative from Public Health England and NHS England to keep the nation well over the winter months. Explaining why she got involved, Barbara, 78, said: ''It's the simplest things that we sometimes forget, and when remembered, they can make all the difference! The Stay Well This Winter campaign is a great way of reminding people...

Spencer Matthews and Joey Essex are among the stars hoping to become the next Cadbury Milk Tray Man. The 'Made in Chelsea' hunk and the former 'Only Way Is Essex' star have joined a long list of hopefuls - that also includes sports personalities Thom Evans, Robbie Savage and Denise Lewis and former 'EastEnders' actor Shaun Williamson - auditioning to take on the iconic role. The celebrities all donned the traditional black polo neck and took on various challenges to see if they would be worthy of the coveted position. Footage from the bootcamp sees the potential recruits being put through their paces...

Spencer Matthews and Joey Essex are among the stars hoping to become the next Cadbury Milk Tray Man. The 'Made in Chelsea' hunk and the former 'Only Way Is Essex' star have joined a long list of hopefuls - that also includes sports personalities Thom Evans, Robbie Savage and Denise Lewis and former 'EastEnders' actor Shaun Williamson - auditioning to take on the iconic role. The celebrities all donned the traditional black polo neck and took on various challenges to see if they would be worthy of the coveted position. Footage from the bootcamp sees the potential recruits being put through their paces...

Does Perrie Edwards have a new man in her life? Not so fast, everybody! Rumors began to surface this weekend that the Little Mix singer was getting cozy with reality star Joey Essex. But before we call them a hot new item, both parties are speaking out about the claims. "Joey exchanged numbers with Perrie Edwards at The Pride Of Britain Awards and met up a couple of times," his rep told E! News. "However, Joey is single." Perrie's spokesperson also assured the DailyMail that, "Perrie is not dating Joey." Some fans of the "Black Magic" crooner just can't help but follow the singer's every move ever since she split from former One Direction member Zayn...

Remember when The Only Way is Essex was all about sporting the very best Vajazzle in Brentwood, Amy Child's cousin constantly saying "shuuuuut up", and that impenetrable love triangle between Mark Wright, Lauren Goodger and Lucy Mecklenburgh?

As the glam-tastic reality TV show celebrates its fifth anniversary, here's what happened to the original cast members:

Mark Wright

Muscle-bound Mark Wright was mostly muddled over whether he wanted to go out with childhood sweetheart Lauren Goodger or Essex rival Lucy Mecklenburg in the debut series of Towie.

He swaggered out of the show and into the night in series 3, never to be seen again... Until he was eating buffalo balls in the jungle a month later for his successful stint on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! - leaving as runner-up to winner McFly bassist Dougie Poynter.

Stints as a TV presenter (Take Me Out spin-off The Gossip...

The scariest gameshow on TV is joining forces with the scariest night of the year: Release the Hounds is getting a Halloween special.

Joey Essex, Pete Bennett and Charlotte Crosby will all be dropped in a remote Eastern European location at night for the episode.

Reggie Yates: 'People in TV don't know how we get away with Release The Hounds'

They'll be playing TV Will Kill You, a Halloween-themed TV quiz; Demon Car, where contestants are at the mercy of a mysterious sat nav; and the terrifying Eye Test.

Pete will be playing for the charity Tourettes Action, Charlotte for Autism Trust and Joey Essex for Child Bereavement UK.

The only communication they'll have with the outside world will be through host Reggie Yates.

The Release the Hounds Halloween special will air on ITV2 later this month.

It's the clash of the titans in Digital Spy's exclusive clip from Celebrity Benchmark, as Jimmy Carr takes on Joey Essex.

Paddy McGuinness hosts the celebrity edition of the Channel 4 game show, which launches a five-part series tomorrow night (September 26) at 7pm.

Jimmy and Joey appear to be very competitive in the game, which could see one celebrity winning up to £50,000 for charity with the help of ten famous 'benchmarkers'.

Joey does have a point though - the question in the video above isn't totally clear and we call shenanigans.

Vic Reeves, John Thomson, Lesley Joseph and Edwina Currie are among the other celebs taking part in the series, which follows its civilian daytime edition earlier this year.

Gogglebox is finally back – and all of your favourite telly watchers wasted no time getting tucked in on the week's hot-button topics.

We bring the best Twitter chatter about the Gogglebox crew breaking down the Syrian refugee crisis, cringing at an awkward First Date and wondering about Stephen Fry's "wife":

1. Refugees. Gogglebox tackled refugees!

Gogglebox vicar to her husband: I've signed a form to say I'll take a family (of refugees). "Have you?". Of course, what else am I gonna do?

— Sophie Long (@SophieLong01) September 11, 2015

#Gogglebox What does Ukip man have to say about humanitarian efforts to help refugees? Massive empathy I'm sure...

— James A (@ExeterDormouse) September 11, 2015

Haha I'd love to see Gogglebox film my dads views on the refugees he's not as diplomatic as these on here

— Kristian Iceton (@KristianIceton) September 11, 2015

Gogglebox already annoying me, there is a difference between migrants and refugees. Educate yourselves!

— Georgie (@GeorginaLoasby...

Sam Faiers is pregnant. The former 'Only Way is Essex' star is reportedly expecting her first child with boyfriend Paul Knightley - who she has been dating for nine months - and the couple are ''really thrilled'' by the news. A source told the Daily Mirror website: ''They are really thrilled and really looking forward to being first time parents together.'' The 24-year-old beauty - who met the property developer last October shortly after splitting from on/off boyfriend Joey Essex - is believed to be just over three months along in her pregnancy. The happy news comes just a few weeks after the pair...

Sam Faiers is pregnant. The former 'Only Way is Essex' star is reportedly expecting her first child with boyfriend Paul Knightley - who she has been dating for nine months - and the couple are ''really thrilled'' by the news. A source told the Daily Mirror website: ''They are really thrilled and really looking forward to being first time parents together.'' The 24-year-old beauty - who met the property developer last October shortly after splitting from on/off boyfriend Joey Essex - is believed to be just over three months along in her pregnancy. The happy news comes just a few weeks after the pair...

The X Factor's Simon Cowell has admitted that he wasn't sure whether Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw were the right choices for the judging panel at first.

Speaking to The Sun, Cowell explained that before filming began he had been thinking about the possibility of hiring Louis Walsh again.

"I wasn't sure," he said. "Normally whenever we have anyone new in I'm on the phone to Louis within three hours to replace them. I'm sure he had his bags packed at the front door."

But Cowell explained that he was pleased with the new judges when filming kicked off, although he admitted Ora is a "bit of a ditz".

"But it's part of her personality," he said. "What I like about her is that she's not afraid to admit that. She doesn't say something and then scream at the producers to edit it out. She can poke fun at herself.

We're not sure who's going to be more insulted, but Nick Grimshaw has likened fellow X Factor judge Rita Ora to Joey Essex.

The BBC Radio 1 DJ revealed he hadn't realised how "clueless" Ora was until they joined up on the panel of the ITV talent show last month.

Speaking to The Sun, the 30-year-old compared the 'Poison' singer to the ex-towie star, joking: "She is like Joey with a good weave."

Grimshaw also recalled how Ora had asked him where Tenerife was when an X Factor hopeful from the Canary Islands began singing in Spanish during their audition.

"I told her it was in the Caribbean and he's singing in French," he explained.

"When he ended, she was really serious and was like, 'You gave a good performance. When you started singing in French it became better.' Everyone in the arena lost it."

Ora - who is close...

Hoff the Record: Dave, 9pm

Unfortunately, tonight marks the end of the series for David Hasselhoff's mockumentary.

Hoff is invoiced by a charity but due to needing money agrees to co-star with Christopher Biggins in a panto instead. Travelling to meet his new co-star, Hoff is confused to find a child in the car.

Safeword: ITV2, 10pm

New comedy panel gameshow hosted by Rick Edwards. Tonight, he's joined by Joey Essex, David Haye, Andrew Maxwell and Tiff Stevenson.

Each week, celebrity guests get their social media pages scrutinised for embarrassing information, which is then left open for the other celebrities to mock. The only way to make this stop is by using their safeword...

The Spoils Before Dying: Fox UK, 10:30pm

Matt Piedmont and Andrew Steele's follow-up to The Spoils of Babylon features an all-star cast including Kristen Wiig, Haley Joel Osment and Maya Rudolph.

Writer-turned-director...