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David Walliams and Matt Lucas are planning to bring back the popular comedy series Little Britain – but have admitted there is just one “problem” for them.

The 53-year-old TV star, who co-wrote and starred in the BBC Three sketch show with Matt, 50, from 2003 to 2006, said they are now keen to hit the road again. However, David said they need to address a “problem” – since Matt lost a lot of weight, all the characters are going to look slimmer.

But despite news of a live tour being on the cards, David said it’s unlikely that the show will return to television. The comedy series began as a radio show in 2000 and ran as a television series for three years, starting from 2003.

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Confirming the idea of a potential Little Britain reunion, David told the Daily Star : “I’m sure at some point we’re going to revisit the show. I’m sure we’ll tour live again. Me and Matt would love to do it again.

“The only problem is Matt’s lost about eight stone, so all the characters are going to look a lot thinner!” But he said Little Britain not going to be back on our screens, adding: “When you talk to people in TV, they’re like ‘Well we’re not looking for that at the moment.’”

Previously, David insisted that comedy should not be censored and no gag should be off limits after his sketch show faced allegations of racial stereotyping in 2020. He said no topic should be off limits for jokes and no one should be told what they can or cannot laugh at.

Speaking to Australian newspaper The Age, he said: “You end up with a list of things you can laugh at and things you can’t but who’s in charge of that list? When you see Ricky Gervais, Dave Chappelle or Chris Rock dealing with taboo stuff intelligently, it works. You can still get things wrong but often, the exciting stuff happens when you’re walking that tightrope.”

Last year, Matt announced he has started writing children’s books after signing a two-novel deal, starting with The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas – described as Home Alone meets Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. His Little Britain co-star David wrote his first children’s book, The Boy in the Dress, in 2008. His writing has since netted some £100million.

The two comedians met at the National Youth Theatre in the 90s and hit the big time with Little Britain, with characters such as Daffyd Thomas and gobby teen Vicky Pollard. The pair reunited for a one-off radio show in 2019 after falling out for eight years.

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi is leaving the long-running series after 16 years.

The actress plays Leyla Harding in the ITV soap and sources have claimed she wants to “spread her wings”. She joined the cast in August 2008 and left in August 2011. She returned to two episodes in December 2013 and reprised the role on a permanent basis in January 2014.

Her character went through many storylines including being a pole dancer, being shot and developing a drug habit. Roxy, who is married to actor Arsher Ali and shares a six-year-old daughter with him, previously discussed her love of the programme. Roxy explained: “I absolutely love being in a soap like Emmerdale, because you’re able to grow your character over the years.

“It’s a process you don’t really get on many other dramas. And I’m so lucky to play Leyla, because she’s such a fun character.” And now, a source has revealed that the star is moving onto new things. They said: “Roxy has adored her time on the soap and has made so many happy memories since first joining.

Roxy Shahidi as Leyla Harding in Emmerdale

“The cast have become like family to her and she has grown so much as an actress, but now feels like the perfect time to spread her wings and try something new. She is really excited about her meaty exit storyline, which will see her character Leyla die on screen. She’d rather go out in a blaze of glory and be remembered,” they added to The Sun. The Mirror have reached out to ITV for comment.

Earlier this year, she joined Dancing On Ice as a contestant. During one of the rehearsal breaks, she took a trip to the ITV studios and shared a clip with her Instagram followers. In the video, she filmed herself walking before panning up to the ITV studio building. She captioned the post: “Just popped to Emmerdale. Missing this place.”

It comes as fans noticed that Roxy’s character has been missing for months. Leyla is mum to Jacob Gallagher and is the ex-wife of Liam Cavanagh. After the breakdown of her marriage, she became a central storyline where viewers got to see her addiction to drugs. Last year, she tried to take down drug dealer Callum but she ended up being taken hostage.

But now, fans realise they haven’t seen her on screens since the end of July. Meanwhile, the actress has been busy with other projects such as ITVBe’s Drama Queens and more.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Toyah Willcox vows to “prove the doubters wrong” after a controversial dance-off last week.

The singer managed to see another week after she and her professional partner were in the bottom two last weekend. Olympic swimmer Tom Dean was sent home, which many viewers weren’t happy with.

But Toyah is coming back fighting as she says she will prove fans wrong this weekend during the show’s Movie Week. She is set to take the the dancefloor with Neil Jones by her side as they dance a samba to the song Poor Unfortunate Souls from the Little Mermaid.

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Speaking to The Sun, Toyah said: “Everyone was ­completely shocked. Tom is an Olympian, but when it comes to a dance-off I’m going to give my best against anyone. They look at a tiny little 66-year-old who is either the same age as their mother or their granny – I fully understand that to young people I’m incredibly old, but I don’t behave like that.”

She added: “I also like that some younger ­people might not know who I am, because they might not know how strong I am.” Many fans of the competition were outraged to see make Toyah to the next round as she was the favourite to leave the show.

Taking to social media after the results show on Sunday, Neil shared snaps of himself and Toyah on the dancefloor, and wrote: “Ladies and Gentlemen when you ask me how my Saturday night went.”

Standing up for his celebrity co-star, he added: “I just want to say it’s week 2 @toyahofficial is not a dancer but every day she’s improving, each day I tell Toyah, it might not be perfect but you are improving and at the same time you are not losing who you really are and that is what @bbcstrictly is all about.”

He concluded: “You bring so much joy in our lives and I feel lucky that I have the opportunity to teach and guide you so we can both entertain.” Meanwhile, after being voted off, Tom expressed his sadness that his Strictly journey had ended so soon. He wrote: “Coming straight from the Paris 2024 Olympics into Strictly Come Dancing has been a whirlwind but I’m so so proud.

“The journey may have ended a little earlier than I hoped and of course I am so gutted, but I’m so grateful for all the amazing people I met, people I’ll be cheering on throughout and who I know will continue to smash it. And to my brilliant partner @nadiyabychkova , thank you so much for everything. You’ve been an amazing teacher and to have danced alongside you has been an absolute privilege.”

A Married At First Sight UK star has hit back after fans branded her mum the ‘mother in law from hell’.

Lacey Martin took to Instagram to have her say after viewers blasted her mum Maxine for how she treated her groom Nathan Campbell on the E4 show. It came after Maxine and Lacey’s twin sister Paige visited the couple for dinner as part of in-laws week.

Things got off to a bad start when Maxine announced she would be making chicken fajitas for dinner – even though Nathan is a vegetarian so didn’t eat the food, which he awkwardly described as “looking like it was from the bottom of a bin”.

Unsurprisingly his ‘banter’ didn’t go down with Maxine who burst into tears at the “rude” comment and claimed she had “never met a vegetarian before”. She then went on to grill her new son-in-law about his relationship with Lacey.

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Fans of the Channel 4 show will remember the awkward moment when Nathan mistakenly thought Lacey’s sister Paige was his bride and said ‘wow’ as she walked down the aisle in a pink bridesmaids dress.

Insisting he didn’t fancy Paige and had now “created a bond with Lace”, Nathan confessed he was feeling the heat – and fans didn’t like Maxine blasting him further saying he was “hard to read” when it is known he has ADHD.

But though Nathan made a faux pas during the meeting, fans were quick to leap to his defence. One wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Lacey’s mum turns up with chicken for a vegetarian, bombards him with insane questions, has no understanding of ADHD & cries when he jokes about the food having sat there basically eating dust for dinner as she wasn’t considerate enough to cater for a veggie.”

A second fan wrote: “Lacey’s mum is the MIL from hell… banging on like she’s whipped up some Michelin star fajitas… never mind the fact Nathan is vegetarian, and she’s offended he won’t cut up raw chicken. Run, don’t walk.”

“#MAFSUK Well done. You’ve just given Nathan a glimpse of how his potential mother in law behaves. Congratulations on jeopardising your daughter’s relationship,” a third chimed in, as a fourth added: “If that was going to be my mother in law I’d leave and never turn back.”

Posting to her Instagram stories, Lacey spoke out in defence of her mum and said: “Hey everyone, wanted to clear a few things up. My mum did NOT know Nathan was vegetarian. Also, she had no say in what we were eating, she was just told ‘you’re making fajitas’. You need to remember it is edited for entertainment and to take it with a pinch of salt!”

Viewers of this weekend’s first Strictly Come Dancing show were left in tears following an emotional tribute performance.

With Movie Week well underway, Sarah Hadland and professional dance partner Vito Coppola took to the stage for a moving rendition. The duo performed a Viennese Watz to John Williams’ ‘Hedwig’s Theme’ in tribute to legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith.

The Harry Potter-themed performance was a beautiful nod to the 89-year-old’s role as Professor McGonagall in the iconic franchise. The dance came just a week after Dame Maggie’s death. The Oscar-winning actress sadly passed away on September 27, her devastated sons confirmed in a heartbreaking statement.

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As the dancing duo were introduced to the floor, Strictly host Tess Daly said: “Last week we lost a true icon of cinema.” In the pair’s VT, they also discussed their love of the late star, with Sarah admitting she “idolised Maggie Smith, one of the best actors ever”.

The performance was well received by those in the studio, with Tess labelling it a beautiful tribute. At the time of their dance, judge Motsi Mabuse named the performance the “highlight of the night” while Shirley Ballas gushed that it was “for the most part, absolutely lovely”. Both judges gave the couple some constructive feedback too, before they scored an impressive 33 points.

On Twitter/X, fans were quick to send praise Sarah and Vito’s way, with some admitting they shed a tear at the performance. One user wrote: “Sarah and Vito. Omg. One of my favourite ever Movie week dances. What a beautiful tribute to Dame Maggie Smith. That dance. That music. The wand raising at the end! I cried.”

Another added: “#Strictly the Tribute for Dame Maggie Smith Was really Emotional,” alongside a broken heart emoji. And a third said: “I’m one of the biggest Harry Potter fans possible and I took the loss of Dame Maggie Smith very strongly, to have watched that dance performed so breathtakingly…I am in tears. So wonderful done. I love it. I know she is applauding in the stars. #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing.” The paired the words with a gif of Dame Maggie applauding.

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Elsewhere on the show, Dr Punam Krisha was emotional as she made history on the long-running BBC show. Partnered with Gorka Márquez, the duo danced the show’s first-ever traditional Bollywood number. Punam and Gorka chose to perform their Couple’s Choice routine to Bole Chudiyan from the iconic Bollywood movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

After the performance, the doctor struggled to speak when she was questioned about her dance chocie. Nearly welling up, Gorka comforted her as she said: “I feel like I would have loved to have seen something like this when I was growing up. And I guess you just can’t be what you can’t see.”

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing are adamant they’ve spotted a clue BBC bosses are after one couple to leave the show.

Viewers of the popular contest remain convinced a particular couple will once again found themselves in the dance off. And they’ve claimed to have spotted a specific “clue” that BBC bosses want the pairing removed from the show.

Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones remain among the favourites to be eliminated this weekend and the duo were chosen to go second on Saturday. They performed their Samba routine during Movie Week, but came out with low scores in her The Little Mermaid-inspired offering.

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However, fans of the show believe there was something more certain than the poor scores that will see the couple exit the dance show. Taking to Twitter/X fans let their feelings known on Toyah and Neil being in the “death slot”.

One user wrote: “Toyah has the death slot, seems like they want her to go now that she’s made it to Movie Week.” Another agreed, writing: “A Samba and Toyah is in the death spot. OH DEAR!”

And a third noted the producers’ decision, adding: “Lol @ production doing Toyah and Neil no favours by dumping them in the death slot.”

The death slot – being the second to compete – is said to be the place in the show’s running order that is least likely to see the couple succeed.

The apparent “certainty” of Toyah and Neil’s fate comes after they narrowly escaped exiting last week. They battled in the dance off against Tom Dean and Nadiya Bychkova, just scraping through.

Toyah was placed as the bookies’ favourite to leave this week. Speaking to The Express this Friday, Betway spokesperson Chad Yeomans said: “Even after channelling her inner Tina Turner to avoid elimination last week, the spotlight remains firmly on Toyah Willcox as she’s still the 1/1 favourite to depart this weekend.” According to Chad, Neil’s choice of dance was also likely to be linked to the pair’s downfall: “Toyah and Neil will be dancing the difficult Samba to ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ from The Little Mermaid, and many punters feel it may be a step too far for her to pull off convincingly!”

Betway placed Chris McCausland among the favourites to dazzle judges this week as well as the viewers at home: “As we head into Movie Week, he’s set to jive to the Wayne’s World theme and remains the runaway favourite to win the show at 11/8.”

Chris became the first blind contestant on the show. A dance expert recently explained how the comedian, 47, would have been training for his dances. Rashmi Becker, who runs ballroom dancing classes for blind people at Step Change Studios believes Chris would have used physical cues from Dianne to work out where to move.

It’s almost time for a new series of Big Brother and a brand new Diary Room chair is waiting for the new batch of 16 new housemates.

The Mirror enjoyed a tour of the Big Brother house in London on Friday, offering a sneak peek before the grand launch on Sunday and now, as fans count down the hours until the new series, ITV have also shared a snapshot from inside the Diary Room.

In line with the rest of the house, the chair is vibrant and colourful, perfectly complementing the new Big Brother eye. It’s a kaleidoscope of colours, featuring blue, pink, orange, and yellow, with melted dripping plastic creating a puddle effect on the floor.

Don’t be deceived by its appearance – the chair is massive and extremely comfortable, making it the ideal spot for contestants to sit and contemplate their nominations.

Big Brother’s upcoming season debut might be missing its star hosts, as Will Best and AJ Odudu are both feeling under the weather. Will and the former Strictly Come Dancing star could possibly sit out the premiere this Sunday due to illness. During a chat on Capital Breakfast Thursday, Will shared an update on their health struggles just days before the new series kicks off.

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Detailing his own woes, he said: “I’ve got a stiff neck. It’s a bit better today, yesterday was bad, I’ve got an emergency physio in a couple of hours after this.” Lampooning the timing, he quipped: “It’s always good to just before the biggest show of the year, when you’re going to be live for six weeks, with all kinds of mad stuff, to not be able to move.” Moreover, he disclosed AJ’s battle with a hoarse voice: “AJ’s lost her voice as well. I saw her yesterday, we did a podcast record. That’s why she’s not doing radio today.”

Will has previously committed to delivering a Big Brother season that outshines all others. Expressing his anticipation, he remarked to The Sun: “I’m excited about the tasks, I think the tasks this year, maybe some learning not learning as that makes it sound like there were things that could have been better as the tasks were phenomenal last series. But I’ve been speaking to a few members of the team and I think they’ve raised the bar even further this series. I think the tasks have been taken up a notch.”

Set to kick off on Sunday night, the latest series will track a varied band of Brits under round-the-clock observation for 36 days straight. Last year’s champion was 26 year old legal whizz Jordan Sangha from Scunthorpe. His connection with fellow contestant Henry Southan flourished into love after the show. Their relationship turned romantic post-show, following their close-knit journey during the 20th season watched by fans. Having hinted at potential wedding bells earlier in summer, Henry playfully told The Sun in August: “Who knows, I love him to bits.”

In the midst of financial woes, Meghan Markle struggles to raise Archie and Lilibet

Meghan Markle, known as the Duchess of Sussex, is currently facing a multitude of challenges in raising her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

These difficulties stem from financial troubles, exacerbated by her recent lack of Hollywood projects following the loss of a lucrative $20 million Spotify deal earlier this year, alongside Netflix canceling her animated series, Pearl.

The Duchess’s financial strains are taking a toll on her well-being, as reported by In Touch Weekly. The ongoing financial strain has left Meghan feeling overwhelmed, struggling to maintain her family’s accustomed lavish lifestyle while also tending to the needs of her children.

Concerns about Meghan’s health have been raised, with a nutrition expert noting her alarming weight loss, indicating potential neglect of self-care amidst mounting stress. An insider has echoed these concerns, suggesting that Meghan is “cracking under the pressure” of relentless public scrutiny and financial worries.

The Duchess’s predicament is exacerbated by the constant need to navigate financial challenges, with bills accumulating and the pressure to sustain the lifestyle expected of her and Prince Harry.

Balancing her time between her children and managing these financial burdens has become increasingly challenging, leaving Meghan feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin.

Psychotherapist Stacey Kaiser has observed the significant weight loss experienced by Meghan, interpreting it as a manifestation of underlying stress, depression, and exhaustion.

These factors collectively paint a picture of Meghan Markle grappling with the complexities of parenthood amidst financial turmoil, navigating a delicate balance between her family’s well-being and the relentless demands of public life.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been offered a festive olive branch to join Charles Spencer for Christmas at Althorp, yet Meghan’s hesitance to jet back to the UK could throw a spanner in the works.

Insiders claim Prince Harry, 40, is eager to celebrate the season on British soil with his brood, but the Duchess, 43, is still spooked by security worries.

A source close to the couple has spilled the beans, suggesting this snag could be a major crossroads after six years of marriage. “Harry is keen for the Sussexes to spend time in the UK this Christmas with family,” the insider revealed.”However, there are still concerns lingering over their security.”

The source continued, highlighting Meghan’s consistent unease about returning to Blighty, especially amidst the current climate.

If Meghan Markle decides to show up, which is looking pretty doubtful right now, it’ll be the first time she’s properly stepped foot on UK soil since the late Queen’s funeral in 2022. Word has it that Prince Harry and Meghan haven’t been sent an invite to hang out with the Royals at their traditional Sandringham shindig – and chances are they wouldn’t bother going even if they got one, reports the Express.

The Sussexes were a no-show at the Royal Family’s Christmas do at Sandringham last year. They also didn’t make the cut for the Firm’s “summer summit” at Balmoral the other month.

Prince Harry paid a visit to Althorp House, the ancestral home of the Spencer family and the final resting place of his late mother, during his UK trip in August. The Duke stayed with his uncle Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, at his estate following the memorial service for Diana’s brother-in-law, Lord Robert Fellowes.

This news comes as Harry has extended his current solo trip abroad without Meghan Markle. A well-placed source revealed that the Duke of Sussex was set to return to California this weekend to reunite with his wife Meghan and their two children, but has decided to extend his solo trip by a few more days.The source also suggested that the Duke is likely to spend some “private time” in Johannesburg and Cape Town with family and friends. Another secret visit, which has been mysteriously left out of his official diary, is also on the cards.

“It’s all very cloak and dagger but Harry has extended his trip abroad by another few days,” the source disclosed. “He’ll likely go to Johannesburg and then to visit family and friends. The Spencers have a home there [in Cape Town] and he has a lot of friends from that part of the world. There’s also another trip planned which has been blanked out of his diary and he’s keen to keep it very private.”

The Sussexes have been contacted for a response.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly considering a return to her roots in the entertainment industry, longing for the freedom and excitement she experienced before joining the British Royal Family. According to a source close to Meghan, the former actress misses her old life and is eager to explore new opportunities in Hollywood.

Before becoming a member of the British monarchy, Meghan Markle was best known for her role as Rachel Zane on the hit legal drama Suits. While filming, she resided in Toronto, where she enjoyed a vibrant social life, a close-knit circle of friends, and the freedom that came with being a successful actress. Her life in Canada was a stark contrast to the highly scrutinized and constrained environment she encountered as a royal.

Meghan’s transition from actress to duchess began in 2016 when she met Prince Harry. The couple married two years later, and Meghan made the significant decision to leave her acting career behind to embrace her royal duties in Britain.

Now settled in Montecito, California, with Prince Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet, Meghan is said to be contemplating a return to acting. An insider revealed to New magazine that Meghan “has made no secret of how much she misses her carefree life when she was an actress.”

The source continued, “While she’d never change what she has with Harry and the kids, there is a big part of her that wishes she could just get her old life back. She loved being in Suits and all the opportunities it gave her. She’d get invited to exclusive events and get to hang out with Hollywood A-listers. There was also so much less scrutiny and attention, and there was no pressure on her.”

This longing for her past life may lead Meghan to pursue new acting roles, despite the inevitable criticism that might follow. The insider explained, “She feels the time is right to start looking at offers as she knows she’ll be criticized whatever she does, so she can cope with backlash and wants to do what makes her happy.”

Prince Harry is reportedly supportive of Meghan’s desire to return to acting. “Harry often feels guilty for Meghan having to give up on her dream life,” the source noted. “He knows how much she sacrificed to marry him and have a family with him, so he will support her no matter what.”

While Meghan’s schedule is currently filled with various work commitments, the insider hints that this is just the beginning of her “big comeback” and that she’ll be “doing things on her terms.”

Meghan has previously hinted at the possibility of returning to acting. In an interview with Variety 18 months ago, she stated she would “never say never” to acting again, fueling speculation about her future in the entertainment industry.

In recent months, new professional opportunities have emerged for Meghan and Harry. At the start of the year, they relaunched their website, signaling a fresh chapter for the Sussexes. Meghan also signed a deal to produce a new podcast with Lemonada Media following the cancellation of her Archetypes series with Spotify last year.

Additionally, Meghan and Harry are reportedly working on two separate projects with Netflix. Meghan’s project is said to be a cooking show, while Harry’s focuses on the competitive world of polo.

This spring, Meghan unveiled her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, although details about product availability remain under wraps. As she explores these ventures, the Duchess is navigating a delicate balance between her royal identity and her aspirations in Hollywood.

As Meghan Markle navigates her post-royal life, the possibility of returning to the acting world presents both challenges and opportunities. Her journey from Toronto actress to Duchess of Sussex has been filled with dramatic twists and turns, and now, as she contemplates her next steps, the world watches with anticipation.

Will Meghan Markle make her Hollywood comeback? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Meghan is determined to carve out a path that aligns with her passions and priorities.