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Dancing With the Stars fans wonder whether Bruno Tonioli will judge the remainder of Season 33. He’s already been tapped to fill in for Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent, which is filmed across the pond. This could cause a scheduling conflict with the live dancing competition.

Is Tonioli Leaving DWTS?

There are questions about whether Tonioli is returning to the ABC show. On Thursday, October 17, The Sun reported that he was back in the UK filming for Britain’s Got Talent. Auditions briefly paused because of One Direction star Liam Payne’s sudden death. However, auditions resumed the following day with judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Ksi, and Tonioli.

Cowell took time away from the show to mourn his loss. He was responsible for forming the members of One Direction. Cowell first met Payne on the set of The X Factor. An insider told The Sun that Cowell was “utterly...

The 18th season of Britain’s Got Talent will see some notable changes, as Ksi steps in as a guest judge. While Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli are all set to return to their judging roles, Ksi will fill in for Tonioli during three audition days due to scheduling conflicts. Ksi is […]

Ksi Joins Britain’s Got Talent as Guest Judge for 18th Season...

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is returning for a sixth season!

The UK spinoff of RuPaul’s Drag Race will premiere later this year and the queens who will be competing have just been announced.

This season, the queens will compete across ten weeks in a variety of spicy challenges and iconic games designed to test their drag mettle, with the winner of the week being awarded a coveted RuPeter badge, and the bottoms of the week facing a lip sync for their life and the risk of elimination.

Resident judges returning are RuPaul, of course, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.

Celebrity guest judges this season will include Aj Odudu, Alison Goldfrapp, Amanda Holden, Beverley Knight, Claire Richards, Kristen McMenamy, Mabel, Simon Le Bon MBE and Siobhán McSweeney.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season six will debut on Wow Presents Plus this fall!

Keep reading inside to meet the 12 new...

Humane Society International and our partner organizations together constitute one of the world’s largest animal protection organizations-backed by 11 million people. Hsi works to protect all animals-including animals in laboratories, farm animals, companion animals, and wildlife-and our record of achievement demonstrates our dedication and effectiveness. With the support of our advocates and donors, we have advocated for strong legislation to protect animals. For example, in 2009 we helped achieve a European Union ban on trade in seal products, a major step toward ending the annual commercial seal slaughter in Canada. We work with local animal organizations in countries all over the world to provide direct, hands-on care to animals in need and spread the culture of compassion. Our campaigns strike at the root of problems affecting animals by providing the tools and resources to prevent animal suffering both now and in the future.

Sir Paul McCartney – has actively supported Hsi’s...

The Final of Britain’s Got Talent promises a brilliant showcase of the nation’s variety acts. Over the last six weeks, judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Bruno Tonioli have witnessed an array of talent, narrowing the acts down to 40 for the live semi-finals. In this episode, the winner of the 2024 season […]

Britain’s Got Talent: The Final...

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, ITV presents the electrifying Season 17 finale of “Britain’s Got Talent” with Episode 14, aptly titled “The Final.” After a thrilling journey filled with jaw-dropping performances and unforgettable moments, the search for Britain’s next best talent act culminates in this highly anticipated showdown.

From singers and dancers to comedians and variety acts, contestants from all walks of life have showcased their extraordinary talents in hopes of winning the coveted title. With a cash prize and the prestigious opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher as the finalists take the stage one last time.

Viewers can expect an evening of heart-stopping excitement and dazzling entertainment as the finalists give it their all in pursuit of glory. Hosts Ant and Dec, along with judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and David Walliams, are on hand to witness the spectacle and crown the ultimate winner.

Get ready for an exciting episode of “Britain’s Got Talent” as Season 17 continues with Episode 13, airing at 8:00 Pm on Friday, May 31, 2024, on ITV. This beloved talent show continues its search for Britain’s next best act, showcasing a diverse array of talents from singers and dancers to comedians and variety performers.

In this episode, viewers can expect to be dazzled and entertained as contestants from across the country take to the stage to showcase their skills and compete for a chance to win a cash prize and the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Royal Variety Performance.

With each act bringing their unique talents and personalities to the forefront, the competition promises to be fierce as performers vie for the judges’ approval and the audience’s votes. From heartwarming performances to jaw-dropping feats of skill, “Britain’s Got Talent” offers something for everyone, celebrating the diversity and creativity of the British talent scene.

This Thursday at 8:00 Pm on ITV, “Britain’s Got Talent” returns with Season 17, Episode 12, promising another thrilling installment in the search for Britain’s next best talent act. From singers and dancers to comedians and variety performers, the show showcases a diverse array of talents as contestants compete for a coveted cash prize and the chance to perform at the prestigious Royal Variety Performance.

In this episode, viewers can expect to be entertained by a wide range of acts, each vying to impress the judges and capture the hearts of the audience. From jaw-dropping feats of acrobatics to heartwarming musical performances, the stage is set for an unforgettable night of talent and excitement.

As the competition heats up, tensions run high as contestants give it their all in pursuit of their dreams. With surprises and standout moments at every turn, “Britain’s Got Talent” continues to captivate audiences with its blend of spectacle and heartwarming stories.

Get ready for another captivating episode of “Britain’s Got Talent,” airing at 8:00 Pm on Tuesday, 28 May 2024, on ITV. In Season 17, Episode 10, viewers will be treated to an array of awe-inspiring performances as the search for Britain’s next best talent act continues.

From singers and dancers to comedians and variety acts, contestants from all walks of life will take to the stage to showcase their exceptional skills and entertain the audience. With each performance, the stakes are higher as contestants compete for not only a coveted cash prize but also the chance to appear at the prestigious Royal Variety Performance.

As the competition heats up, tensions rise and emotions run high, creating an electrifying atmosphere that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. With the judges’ discerning eyes and the audience’s enthusiastic reactions, contestants must bring their A-game and leave a lasting impression to stand out from the crowd.

In the upcoming episode of “Britain’s Got Talent,” viewers are in for a treat as the search for Britain’s next best talent act continues. This popular show showcases a diverse range of performers, including singers, dancers, comedians, and those with unique and unusual talents. The competition is fierce as contestants compete not only for a cash prize but also for the coveted opportunity to appear at the prestigious Royal Variety Performance.

Set to air at 8:00 Pm on Monday, 27 May 2024, on ITV, this episode promises to deliver thrilling performances and emotional moments as the contestants give their all on stage. With the judges on the edge of their seats, the audience can expect surprises, laughter, and perhaps even a few tears as the talent on display captivates viewers from start to finish.

From heartwarming stories to jaw-dropping acts, “Britain’s Got Talent” Season 17 Episode 9 is sure to keep audiences entertained and engaged throughout.

Why do people cheat? A new UK unscripted series, currently titled Cheaters: Unfinished Business, will attempt to answer the age-old question by reuniting a group of exes whose relationships ended over infidelity.

The series, co-produced by 12 Yard and Lifted Entertainment, is currently in production and will be hosted by Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden. With the aid of a relationship expert, she’ll help guide eight former couples as they finally confront each other at a retreat. But ultimately it’s up to them to decide whether to move past the betrayal, or say goodbye to their relationship forever.

Will the couples find their way back to one another? Or is cheating really the ultimate deal-breaker?

“Sometimes dreams really do come true. All my career I always wanted to host a show about love and relationships — and this is it!!” says Holden. “A series about second chances and...

Netflix has greenlit a UK reality series in which ex-couples reunite at a retreat to confront each other after their relationship broke down due to cheating, hosted by Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden.

In Cheaters: Unfinished Business (w/t), Holden will oversee the group of couples who have signed up to an expert-led process in the hope that they can face up to their past mistakes, rebuild trust and decide whether they can forgive and forget.

The contestants will gather at an undisclosed location along with Holden. The show is the latest big push into the mainstream UK entertainment space from Netflix, which is also making a show hosted by Holly Willoughby and Bear Grylls titled Bear Hunt (w/t).

“Sometimes dreams really do come true,” said Holden, who has been a Britain’s Got Talent judge for 17 years. “All my career I always wanted to host a show about...

ScreenSkills Chair Steps Down

Former Endemol Shine boss Richard Johnston is stepping down from TV and film industry body ScreenSkills. Johnston will be replaced by Vice Chair Lisa Opie temporarily, while Kate Lyndon becomes interim Vice Chair. “It’s been an absolute privilege to chair ScreenSkills over the last seven years, during which time we’ve completely reinvented the organization and helped thousands of people across the industry,” said Johnston. Amongst other areas, Johnston played a significant role in creating the Unscripted TV Skills Fund, which has received an income of £5.67M ($7.1M) from 367 production companies to date. He was also key to securing BFI-awarded National Lottery funding for the Future Film Skills Programme, which supported more than 90,544 new entrants to the sector.

‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Unveils ‘Bgt Reacts’ Spin-Off

The producters behind ITV juggernaut Britain’s Got Talent are forging a spin-off show titled Bgt Reacts. Thames said the series...

There were So many celebs on the red carpet at the 2023 The Fashion Awards and we have a recap of everyone who attended!

More than 100 stars stepped out for the annual event, presented by Pandora, on Monday night (December 4) at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Anne Hathaway, Andrew Garfield, Amal Clooney, Pamela Anderson, Taylor Russell, Rita Ora, Taika Waititi, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sam Smith are just some of the major celebs who attended.

The event “brings together a global community in London, the home of fashion creativity, to amplify leaders of change, celebrate excellence in creativity and support the next generation of creative talent. The event serves as the main fundraiser for the Bfc Foundation, which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.”

Paloma Elsesser won the Model of the Year Award and Michaela Coel was...

David Walliams has filed suit against “Britain’s Got Talent” producer Fremantle after he was accused last November for allegedly making sexually explicit comments about a contestant.

The data protection suit was filed last week.

Walliams parted ways with the show, which airs in the U.K. on ITV, last November after transcripts were leaked to The Guardian newspaper in which he reportedly made a number of derogatory comments about contestants.

In the leaked transcripts, which came from three auditions filmed in London in 2020, Walliams was reportedly recorded calling one contestant, a senior citizen, a “cunt” and said of another contestant, who is female: “She thinks you want to fuck her, but you don’t,” adding she had given him a “boner” before it “shrivelled up inside my body.” The Guardian claimed to have reviewed the transcripts.

The newspaper said Walliams had made the comments in the presence of fellow judges Simon Cowell,...

Exclusive: From ancient Egypt to the 1970s, Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is to explore the history of sex via a Sky docu-drama.

Holden and TV historian Dan Jones are fronting the series for the Sky History channel and will also lead the dramatic elements of the exploration of how sexual behaviours through the ages have shaped civilizations in ways we are only now discovering.

In Sex: A Bonkers History, the pair will begin with the first contraceptive in ancient Egypt and end with swinging in 70’s suburban Britain. Along the way, they will discover how the Tudor sexual appetites changed the course of British history forever, and they will delve into Georgian Britain to discover that its prim and proper facade couldn’t be further from the truth.

Sex: A Bonkers History joins The Royal Mob in Sky’s recent docu-drama roster. It is the first Sky show helmed by Holden,...

Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, 63, was slimed by Mr. Blobby in the latest episode.

Mr. Blobby is a character who originally featured on Noel Edmonds‘ Saturday night show, Noel’s House Party, in the 90s where he became a British TV icon. He stayed on the show until it ended in 1999.

Even before his act started, Cowell said that he “hated” the character.

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The costumed contestant then began an unsuccessful magic show in which he pressed the red buzzer on himself. However, for the finale, he called Cowell over for one last trick.

M. Blobby got Cowell to enter his Disappearing Box where he tried to make the judge vanish, but Cowell would remain present with each reveal.

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Mr. Blobby then pulled a prank, covering Cowell in pink slime and leaving fellow judges Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden in shock.

The next CEO of Twitter is likely to be a familiar face for advertisers.

NBCUniversal’s head of advertising sales, Linda Yaccarino, is in talks for the CEO role at the social media company, which is now owned by Elon Musk, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Yaccarino is currently slated to be on stage at NBCU’s upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall Monday morning. “Linda is in back to back rehearsals for Monday’s upfront,” a spokesperson for the company told The Hollywood Reporter.

Yaccarino interviewed Musk at an advertising event three weeks ago, and last week NBCUniversal announced a new content deal with Twitter that will see the social site hosting 2024 Paris Olympics content, including an exclusive live show.

Musk said earlier on Thursday that he was “excited to announce that I’ve hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks! My...

King Charles III’s historic Coronation on May 6 starts at 10 a.m. BST in the UK at 5 a.m. Et/2 a.m. Pt in the U.S. Every major British and American network will have live coverage of the event, which you can watch live in the player embedded below.

The Itinerary

The first Coronation for seven decades will see Charles and Queen Consort Camilla take a King’s Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. There will then be a service during which the official Coronation will take place, beginning around 10:20 a.m. GMT (2:20 a.m. Pt)

King Charles III will be officially crowned, and his wife Camilla will become Queen Camilla during the ceremony. King Charles technically became King upon his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September, but the Coronation — the first in the UK since 1953 — will make it official. Camilla has been Queen...

Thousands of people have auditioned for “Britain’s Got Talent” over the years, but only 16 acts have had what it takes to pull off wins. From initial champ Paul Potts to latest victor Viggo Venn, a varied range of performers have impressed “Bgt” viewers and judges enough to have their amateur artistry deemed the best of the year. Of course, all were worthy of their success, but some acts are naturally more outstanding than others. Check out our photo gallery to see our ranking of these 16 winners from worst to best.

“Britain’s Got Talent” aired its first season in June 2007. Aside from a delay in 2020 and a pause in 2021, the show has been a spring tradition that attracts millions of UK viewers and even often receives international attention. Since the beginning, it has been hosted by comedians Ant & Dec and judged by Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden. Judge Alesha Dixon has...

Thousands of people have auditioned for “Britain’s Got Talent” over the years, but only 16 acts have had what it takes to pull off wins. From initial champ Paul Potts to latest victor Viggo Venn, a varied range of performers have impressed “Bgt” viewers and judges enough to have their amateur artistry deemed the best of the year. Of course, all were worthy of their success, but some acts are naturally more outstanding than others. Check out our photo gallery to see our ranking of these 16 winners from worst to best.

“Britain’s Got Talent” aired its first season in June 2007. Aside from a delay in 2020 and a pause in 2021, the show has been a spring tradition that attracts millions of UK viewers and even often receives international attention. Since the beginning, it has been hosted by comedians Ant & Dec and judged by Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden. Judge Alesha Dixon has...

In the spring of 2007, the United Kingdom joined eight other countries in launching its own talent search TV program entitled “Britain’s Got Talent.” Except for a Covid-19 pandemic-induced break in 2021, a new season of the series has aired every year since, with the last having concluded with comedian Viggo Venn’s victory in June 2023. Venn is the 16th performer to take the “Bgt” crown. Scroll through our photo gallery to see and learn about him and everyone else on the “Britain’s Got Talent” winners list.

Since its inception, “Britain’s Got Talent” has been hosted by comedians Ant & Dec and judged by Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden. Alesha Dixon began her hosting tenure in 2012, while Bruno Tonioli just started in 2023. The first champion, opera singer Paul Potts, defeated 23 other semifinalists, with six-year-old vocalist Connie Talbot coming in second.

In order to win, a Bgt contestant must first successfully audition in front...

In the spring of 2007, the United Kingdom joined eight other countries in launching its own talent search TV program entitled “Britain’s Got Talent.” Except for a Covid-19 pandemic-induced break in 2021, a new season of the series has aired every year since, with the last having concluded with comedian Viggo Venn’s victory in June 2023. Venn is the 16th performer to take the “Bgt” crown. Scroll through our photo gallery to see and learn about him and everyone else on the “Britain’s Got Talent” winners list.

Since its inception, “Britain’s Got Talent” has been hosted by comedians Ant & Dec and judged by Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden. Alesha Dixon began her hosting tenure in 2012, while Bruno Tonioli just started in 2023. The first champion, opera singer Paul Potts, defeated 23 other semifinalists, with six-year-old vocalist Connie Talbot coming in second.

In order to win, a Bgt contestant must first successfully audition in front...

Simon Cowell has spoken out for the first time on David Walliams’ departure from Britain’s Got Talent.

Bgt returned for its 16th season over the weekend, with longtime star Cowell reuniting with Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on the judging panel.

The trio were joined by Bruno Toniolo, who has stepped in to replace Walliams.

Back in January, it was confirmed that the Little Britain star would not be reprising his role as a judge on the reality competition following reports that he had made disrespectful comments about contestants.

A transcript obtained by The Guardian allegedly revealed that Walliams described a woman contestant as being like “the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to f*** them, but you don’t”.

Walliams apologised for his “disrespectful” comments at the time, stating: “These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared.

Bruno Tonioli caused quite the scene on his first ever episode of Britain’s Got Talent, after replacing David Walliams on the judging panel.

The former Strictly Come Dancing judge appeared on the show for the first time last night (15 April), having never watched it before.

He is now a regular judge alongside Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell.

Because he’d never seen the ITV show, Tonioli didn’t realise that he was supposed to press his red buzzer to reject hopeful contestants mid-audition. Instead, he did it after they’d finished. “No, you don’t have to do that as well,” Cowell told him, while laughter could be heard from the audience.

Tonioli also pressed his golden buzzer in the middle of an act’s audition (though he was meant to wait until it was finished). This meant that while Ugandan dance troupe Ghetto Kids were still performing,...

Britain’s Got Talent returns to ITV tonight for its 16th series – and there’s been a shake-up on the judging panel.

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has stepped in to replace David Walliams, and will appear on the panel alongside Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell.

Walliams’ exit was shrouded in controversy, following reports he had made disrespectful comments about contestants.

The comedian had been a judge on Bgt from 2012 until 2022, when a transcript obtained by The Guardian allegedly revealed that Walliams described a woman as being like “the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to f*** them, but you don’t”.

In an apology shared with The Independent at the time, Walliams said: “I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain’s Got Talent in 2020.

“These were private conversations and...

Bruno Tonioli has praised David Walliams for reaching out with a “class” response after he joined the panel of Britain’s Got Talent.

The former Strictly Come Dancing judge will appear alongside Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell on the judging panel for the new series of the talent competition, which returns this week.

Tonioli replaces Little Britain star Walliams, whose departure was announced in January. Months earlier, Walliams had come under fire after a leaked set recording from 2020 heard the actor and author making sexually explicit comments about a Bgt contestant.

Speaking to the Radio Times, Tonioli said that Walliams had been the first person to congratulate him for joining the show.

“I haven’t seen David, but he was the first person to send me a message saying congratulations,” the Italian choreographer said.

“He also sent a fantastic bottle of Italian wine to my dressing room on my first day.

Ant and Dec have opened up about the “mischievous” way they introduced Bruno Tonioli to the Britain’s Got Talent family.

The ITV talent show returns this weekend, with former Strictly Come Dancing judge Tonioli joining the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.

Speaking ahead of the series, Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly admitted that, during the first day of auditions, they gave the new judge a number of different rules to confuse him.

“We, quite mischievously, kept telling him different rules,” Donnelly told the Pa news agency. “So when he hit his golden buzzer on the first session of the first day, mid-way through an act, we told him not to worry because he had another golden buzzer tomorrow, and that he had one every day.

“We also played a prank on the rest of the judges by going into their room and doing a Bgt quiz,...

Paul O’Grady has been remembered as a “force for good” by his famous friends including Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman.

Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love of Paul O’Grady on ITV on Sunday (9 April) evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.

O’Grady, who started out as a social worker while performing on the London nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 28 March, his partner Andre Portasio said in a statement.

Remembering O’Grady for his activism, Vorderman, 62, said: “He was not only brilliant as an entertainer, he was a force for good.”

Former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband added: “He wasn’t just a fighter for the underdog, somebody who was willing to use his platform to speak up for people who didn’t have a platform,...

Jennifer Saunders has claimed that she is blocked on Twitter by Suella Braverman.

Appearing on the latest episode of Kathy Burke’s podcast Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake, the comedians shared stories about famous figures who had blocked them on the social media platform.

After Burke spoke about being blocked by Piers Morgan in 2016, Saunders shared her own “weird” celebrity social media story.

“The only person I’m blocked [by], and this is a really weird one, is when they had the leadership contest for the Tory party,” Saunders shared. “[I saw] the name Suella Braverman and I thought, I don’t know who this is.”

“You were blocked?” Burke asked, with the Absolutely Fabulous star replying: “I was blocked. I’ve never googled her before, I’ve never done nothing. I don’t even say anything on Twitter... Blocked. Weird.”

The Independent has contacted Braverman’s office for comment.

Phillip Schofield has been absent from This Morning during the trial of his brother Timothy, who was found guilty on Monday (3 April) of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period.

The presenter first missed the daytime show on Monday 27 March. ITV has confirmed that Phillip would not be returning until after the Easter holidays.

On Monday, his brother Timothy, 54, was charged with 11 sexual offences involving a child between October 2016 and October 2019.

A jury at Exeter Crown Court found him guilty of all counts with a majority of 10-2 after more than five-and-a-half hours of deliberation.

Phillip welcomed the guilty verdicts, adding: “As far as I am concerned, I no longer have a brother.” His full statement can be found here.

Last week, Alison Hammond and Joel Dommett stood in for the presenter alongside Willoughby while Phillip’s brother Timothy was on trial.

For the scheduled Easter break, Hammond and Dermot O’Leary,...

A mural dedicated to the late Paul O’Grady has been covered up days after it was painted in Manchester.

The drag performer and presenter died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 28 March aged 67.

Following the news, artist Chris Moore – who goes by the name Manchester Murals – created a tribute to O’Grady on the Fallowfield Loop in south Manchester.

Moore painted a large black-and-white mural showing the dog-loving presenter alongside a spaniel with a tennis ball in its mouth.

However, just a few days later, the mural was covered up by another artist’s piece.

Speaking to BBC News, Moore said that, while it was a “shame” his painting had been covered, this was just “part of the street art scene”.

“There were lots of people who went to visit it who were really disappointed on the day and people who planned to visit it over the coming days to remember Paul,...

A mural dedicated to the late Paul O’Grady has been covered up days after it was painted in Manchester.

The drag performer and presenter died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on 28 March aged 67.

Following the news, artist Chris Moore – who goes by the name Manchester Murals – created a tribute to O’Grady on the Fallowfield Loop in south Manchester.

Moore painted a large black-and-white mural showing the dog-loving presenter alongside a spaniel with a tennis ball in its mouth.

However, just a few days later, the mural was covered up by another artist’s piece.

Speaking to BBC News, Moore said that, while it was a “shame” his painting had been covered, this was just “part of the street art scene”.

“There were lots of people who went to visit it who were really disappointed on the day and people who planned to visit it over the coming days to remember Paul,...

Succession star Zoë Winters has revealed the inspiration behind her character’s disastrous news anchor audition tape in the latest episode.

Winters plays Kerry Castellabate, the assistant and assumed romantic partner of media mogul Logan Roy (Brian Cox) in the HBO drama, which is said to be based on the Murdoch family. You can tead The Independent’s five-star review of episode two here.

In episode two of season four, which aired on Sunday (2 April), Kerry auditions to be the latest newsreader Logan’s Fox News-esque network, Atn.

Unfortunately, Kerry’s cringeworthy audition tape quickly becomes a running joke among the upper echelons of the Roy empire.

“We went into a real newsroom, so we had a whole set-up, prompter, multiple cameras and screens – and it was really fun,” Winters said of filming the scene in an interview with Variety.

“I had watched Tomi Lahren and Laura Ingraham, and...

Phillip Schofield said he “no longer has a brother” after his sibling was convicted of sexually abusing a teenager over a period of three years.

Timothy Schofield was convicted of 11 sexual offences involving a child between October 2016 and October 2019, including two of sexual activity with a child, following a trial at Exeter Crown Court.

In a statement released by his lawyer following the verdicts, ITV presenter Phillip said: “My overwhelming concern is and has always been for the wellbeing of the victim and his family.

“I hope that their privacy will now be respected. If any crime had ever been confessed to me by my brother, I would have acted immediately to protect the victim and their family.“

“These are despicable crimes, and I welcome the guilty verdicts. As far as I am concerned, I no longer have a brother.”

Phillip has been absent from This Morning since Monday 27 March...

RuPaul’s Drag Race double-winner Jinkx Monsoon has joined the cast of Doctor Who in a “major role”.

The drag performer, who uses they and she pronouns, first appeared on the fifth season of Drag Race in 2013. Last year, they were named the show’s Champion of Champions after winning the first-ever, all-winners, All Stars season.

On Monday (3 April), it was announced that Jinkx will appear opposite Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor in the forthcoming series of Doctor Who.

Commenting on the news, Jinkx said: “I’m honoured, thrilled, and utterly excited to join Doctor Who! Russell T Davies is a visionary and a brilliant writer – I can’t wait to get into the weeds with him and the crew! I hope there’s room in the Tardis for my luggage.”

Returning showrunner Davies wrote that Jinkx’s involvement had been “six months in the planning”.

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Phillip Schofield has been absent from This Morning during the trial of his brother Timothy, who was found guilty on Monday (3 April) of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period.

The presenter first missed the daytime show on Monday 27 March, with ITV confirming that Phillip would not be returning until after the Easter holidays.

On Monday, his brother Timothy, 54, was charged with 11 sexual offences involving a child between October 2016 and October 2019.

A jury at Exeter Crown Court found him guilty of all counts with a majority of 10-2 after more than five-and-a-half hours of deliberation.

Phillip welcomed the guilty verdicts, adding: “As far as I am concerned, I no longer have a brother.” His full statement can be found here.

Last week, Alison Hammond and Joel Dommett stood in for the presenter alongside Willoughby while Phillip’s brother Timothy was on trial.

For the scheduled Easter break, Hammond and Dermot O’Leary,...

The 2006 dystopian thriller Children of Men aired on BBC Two last night (2 April), prompting viewers to comment on how much the film mirrors reality.

The movie, co-written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, is based on Pd James’s 1992 novel The Children of Men.x

It is set in 2027, and imagines a world in which two decades of human infertility have left society on the brink of collapse.

Asylum seekers try to find safety in the UK, where they are subjected to detention or deportation by the government.

Clive Owen plays civil servant Theo Faron, who attempts to help refugee Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey) escape the calamity.

Many viewers have been posting on social media about the parallels between the movie and real life.

“Just rewatching 2006 dystopian film Children of Men in which the UK is a police state and illegal immigrants are imprisoned (or executed) by the gov,” tweeted one fan.

Andrew Tate has issued a response after being “hilariously” mocked in South Park.

Tate, a former kickboxing world champion, who has amassed millions of followers for his misogynistic online content, is currently under arrest in Romania facing allegations of human trafficking and being part of an organised crime gang.

On Friday (31 March), Tate won an appeal against jail detention, and was placed under house arrest.

The former Big Brother contestant was originally detained in late December in Bucharest, along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian women, with none of the four yet to be formally charged in the case. All four deny the allegations.

South Park’s latest episode, titled “Spring Break”, depicted Tate via character Alonzo Fineski, a “toxic masculinity coach” who is revealed to be a wanted sex trafficker.

Alonzo is shown to have a shaved head and wear faded sunglasses as well as be a cigar...

Paul O’Grady’s daughter has shared a statement following the “unexpected” death of her father.

Sharon Mousley is the TV star’s only child, and he shared her with his friend Diane Jansen. Mousley was born in 1974 when O’Grady was 18.

O’Grady had a close relationship with Mousley up until his death, and gave her away at her wedding to husband Philip Mousley.

She also went to Buckingham Palace with her father in 2008, when he was given an MBE for services to entertainment.

On Saturday (1 April), Mousley, who has two teenage children, told Mail Online: “What can I say? We are all devastated, I am, my mum is, everyone is.

“We loved him and we will miss him. We are all distraught.”

O’Grady’s husband Andre Portasio shared the last ever photo the couple had together earlier this week.

He said in a statement on Thursday (30 March...

Andrew Tate has issued a response after being “hilariously” mocked in South Park.

Tate, a former kickboxing world champion, who has amassed millions of followers for his misogynistic online content, is currently under arrest in Romania facing allegations of human trafficking and being part of an organised crime gang.

On Friday (31 March), Tate won an appeal against jail detention, and was placed under house arrest.

The former Big Brother contestant was originally detained in late December in Bucharest, along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian women, with none of the four yet to be formally charged in the case. All four deny the allegations.

South Park’s latest episode, titled “Spring Break”, depicted Tate via character Alonzo Fineski, a “toxic masculinity coach” who is revealed to be a wanted sex trafficker.

Alonzo is shown to have a shaved head and wear faded sunglasses as well as be a cigar...

Paul O’Grady’s daughter has shared a statement following the “unexpected” death of her father.

Sharon Mousley is the TV star’s only child, and he shared her with his friend Diane Jansen. Mousley was born in 1974 when O’Grady was 18.

O’Grady had a close relationship with Mousley up until his death, and gave her away at her wedding to husband Philip Mousley.

She also went to Buckingham Palace with her father in 2008, when he was given an MBE for services to entertainment.

On Saturday (1 April), Mousley, who has two teenage children, told Mail Online: “What can I say? We are all devastated, I am, my mum is, everyone is.

“We loved him and we will miss him. We are all distraught.”

O’Grady’s husband Andre Portasio shared the last ever photo the couple had together earlier this week.

He said in a statement on Thursday (30 March...

Lily Allen has hit out at the “misogynistic and awful” music industry amid her burgeoning acting career.

The star had chart-topping success in the 2000s with songs “Smile” and “The Fear”, and has released four records, the most recent arriving in 2018.

However, in 2021, she starred in the stage play 2:22: A Ghost Story, and is now set to make her TV debut in comedy drama Dreamland. Following this, Allen will co-lead new Martin McDonagh play The Pillowman on the West End later this year.

Allen acknowleged that the career gearshift might take her music fans by surprise, but said it was actually “more surprising” that she embarked on a music career.

“It is the family business,” she told The Times, referring to her acting father, Keith Allen, and brother, Alife Allen.

“If you were to look at me when I was 16 years old, people would have said, ‘Well, she...

Kathy Burke has told young people to “be woke” as she called out people who use of the term as an insult.

In a recent episode of her Channel 4 documentary series Kathy Burke: Growing Up, the comedian explored the topics that matter to young people today.

After meeting with a climate activist, Burke said: “I think activism is a part of being young, and it’s important that the young show us what their p***ed off about.

“It’s not a fad and it’s not ‘wokeism’,” Burke continued, mimicking large air quotes. “Can I just say, that gets on my f***ing nerves.

“They’re calling you ‘woke’ if you call out bad things, basically. If you’re not racist, you’re woke. If you’re not homophobic, oh, you’re woke. Be woke, kids. Be woke. Be wide awake and f***ing call it out.”

The clip was circulated online,...

It’s been almost nine years since the death of actor and comedian Robin Williams shook the entertainment world to its core.

The star of films including Mrs Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting and Night at the Museum was 63 when he died on 11 August 2014.

Despite the time that has passed, anecdotes of the countless good deeds he did for others continue to be shared, most recently when Nathan Lane revealed how Williams protected him during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

One of Williams’ most popular films was Jumanji, the 1995 blockbuster co-starring Bonnie Hunt and Jonathan Hyde.

It also featured Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce, who were child stars at the time. In 2020, celebrating the film’s 25th anniversary, Pierce revealed how Williams once stepped in to defend him from over-demanding producers.

Jumanji followed two children whose worlds collides with Williams’s Alan Parrish, who got sucked into the magical board game as a young boy.

Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.

The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.

Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.

We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.

Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.

Movies

1 April

Akbar Birbal – US

The American Game

The Aviator – US

Bal Ganesh...

Piers Morgan has announced his scheduled interview with former adult film star Stormy Daniels has been cancelled due to “security issues”.

Daniels was expected to appear on the broadcaster’s Piers Morgan Uncensored show on Friday (31 March).

However, in a last-minute update from Morgan on Twitter, the host wrote that “due to security issues, this interview is postponed”.

“Unfortunately, Stormy Daniels has had to suddenly postpone our interview tonight due to some security issues that have arisen,” Morgan added. “Hope she’s Ok.”

In an initial teaser of the “world exclusive with Stormy Daniels”, the talk show tweeted: “It’s the indictment that’s rocked the world... and tonight Piers Morgan interviews the former adult star at the centre of it all.”

In an interview with The Times, published earlier that day, Daniels said she believes Trump’s indictment will cause “injuries and deaths”.

She also revealed that since word of his indictment broke,...

Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.

The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.

Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.

We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.

Movies

1 April

Akbar Birbal – US

The American Game

The Aviator – US

Bal Ganesh – US

Bee Movie – UK

Big Daddy – US

Bill – UK

Brokeback Mountain – US

The Bye Bye Man...

Charlize Theron and Michelle Rodriguez have proven themselves skilled enough fighters that they didn’t need a director while filming their Fast X fight sequence.

The two return to the popular Fast and Furious franchise in the 10th film, with Theron reprising her role as notorious cyberterrorist Cipher and Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz, the wife of lead street racer Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel).

In the action movie’s trailer, released last month, Cipher and Ortiz engage in an all-out, epic brawl after waking up in a science lab together.

Speaking to Vanity Fair in a new interview about the scene, Rodriguez explained that they “shot our [Fast X] fight sequence with no director”.

“Can I just tell you – no pun intended, but Charlize is a monster,” the Avatar actor praised.

“Bro, like, hands down, drop mic, we nailed it. We were there, we don’t need [a director], let’s do this.

Three people have been arrested in connection to the assault on controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine earlier this month.

Footage showed the 26-year-old Fefe Mc – real name Daniel Hernandez – lying on the ground outside a Florida gym sauna while being hit by multiple assailants.

Rafael Medina Jr, 43, Octavious Medina, 23, and Anthony Maldonado, 25, have now been arrested for assaulting and robbing, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Thursday (30 March).

According to People, police records show all three men are being held at Palm Beach County Jail and are expected to attend their first hearing on Friday (31 March).

In a statement to NBC News after the incident, Hernandez’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, said the rapper was attacked in the sauna by “three or four thugs who beat him up”.

“Employees heard the disturbance and the perpetrators fled,” Lazzaro said. “Police in South Florida were called and he was transported...