BBC University Challenge pulled off air as contestants left 'distressed' during filming

TV presenter Stephen Mulhern’s fans were left fuming after Deal or no Deal was suddenly taken off air, weeks after the hit show made an iconic return. Deal Or No Deal made its return on Monday 20 November, after six years off air, with a brand new look and brand new presenter. Since its return, which follows the same format as the original show, fans have been glued to their TV screens as they watched a brand new batch of contestants win up to £100,000.

Body language expert Darren Stanton has shared his thoughts on Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood's emotional behaviour during the final, which has sparked fears among fans that he could leave the show. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Roulette, Darren said that Craig appeared ‘completely wiped out and overwhelmed’ during the ‘genuine display of emotion’. He said: “I’ve watched Strictly for many years and for Craig to break down in tears, he must have been genuinely overcome with emotion.

Caroline Brew editor Director Abdulelah Alqurashi sat down with Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay at Variety’s Artisans Screening Series to break down his film “Alhamour H.A.,” Saudi Arabia’s official Oscars submission. The film is based on the true story of one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest con artists, a former security guard named Hamed who grows rich by convincing people to make dubious investments. Alqurashi lived in Jedda as a banker while the scam was happening.

Naman Ramachandran Dubai-based distribution and production outfit Oceana Studios has picked up worldwide sales rights to thriller “Tonic,” starring Billy Blair (“Doc Holliday”) and Ed Westwick (“Gossip Girl”). Written and directed by Derek Presley (“Boon”) and produced by U.S.

TV presenter Kay Burley was forced off air this week after she suffered a horrific allergic reaction which left her unable to work.The 62-year-old Sky News presenter wasn’t part of the broadcast on Thursday, and she later revealed the real reason behind her absence as she took to social media to share an agonising selfie.The TV star posted a candid selfie with her 47,600 Instagram followers which showed her swollen face and the result of her allergies. Kay looked unrecognisable in the snap and like she was barely able to open her eyes due to the horrifying allergic reaction. Showing off her incredibly swollen face, Kay wrote on her Instagram Story: "When allergies prevent you from being on the TV.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Lionsgate UK & Europe chief and Marv Studios Group CEO Zygi Kamasa launched film and TV company True Brit Entertainment last month with backing from talent management and entertainment company Three Six Zero, which reps talent including Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, FKA Twigs, Will Smith, Marcus Rashford and Kid Cudi. The company will focus exclusively on British feature films and TV.

Prime Video has announced a new Cruel Intentions spinoff series!

Saudi Arabia‘s Red Sea International Film Festival is midway through its third edition, running November 30 to December 9 in the palatial surroundings of the seafront Ritz Carlton in the port city of Jeddah.

Jeff Brazizer has spoken out in support of his son Bobby after their latest Strictly Come Dancing performance left professional dancer Dianne Buswell 'gutted'. EastEnders star Bobby and his dance partner Dianne were back in the ballroom over the weekend.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Habanero Film Sales has snapped up documentary “I Trust You” (“En vos confio”) from Juan Pablo Gugliotta and Nathalia Videla Peña’s Magma Cine (“The Distinguished Citizen,” “1976”) in one of the more significant of multiple deals struck at a hectic Ventana Sur (VS) in Buenos Aires. Directed by Agustin Toscano, whose “The Owners” and “The Snatch Thief” participated in Cannes’ Critics Week and Directors’ Fortnight sidebars in 2013 and 2017, respectively, “I Trust You” follows former nuns Susana and Nélida who have been incarcerated at the Tucumán Women’s Prison since 2006, accused of a crime they insist they did not commit.

The BBC has pulled a University Challenge Christmas special episode from its festive schedule following complaints by two disabled contestants.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent BUENOS AIRES — In one of the first deals to close at this week’s Ventana Sur market, Spain’s Latido Films has boarded “Lo Que Quisimos Ser,” written-directed by Alejandro Agresti, produced by Fernando Sokolowicz at Aleph Media, and Gastón Duprat, who have teamed as producer and co-writer-director on “The Distinguished Citizen,” “The Man Next Door,” and “The Artist.” “Lo Que Quisimos Ser” marks the latest film from Agresti, one of Argentina’s most international talents best known for a Hollywood sojourn which saw him directing Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves in “The Lake House” and writing Argentina-set, English-language “No somos animales,” with John Cusack. Of his Argentine film, “Valentín” weighs in as a big-hearted coming of age tale of a cross-eyed and very lonely young kid.

Callum McLennan ZDF, one of Germany’s leading broadcasters, has announced its co-production involvement ,via ZDF–Das Kleine Fernsehspiel, in the upcoming feature “Marriage by Abduction” (“Brautraub”). The film is directed by Sophia Mocorrea and builds on her short “The Kidnapping of the Bride” which took accolades at both Berlin and Sundance. It is now one of the high profile projects at Ventana Sur’s Proyecta lineup, its main arthouse project platform.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent BUENOS AIRES — Delivering a masterclass in Buenos Aires just days after the election victory of far-right libertarian Javier Milei on Nov. 18, Cannes Film Festival head Thierry Frémaux voiced his support for Argentina’s INCAA public sector film-TV agency, which Milei has promised to destroy. Frémaux’s one and brief direct reference to the INCAA – which oversees Argentina’s crucial federal film funding, without which much of Argentine filmmaking would wither – came towards the end of a 90-minute masterclass entitled Cinema (of) Tomorrow.

Anna Marie de la Fuente With Brazil under focus at Ventana Sur’s this year, highlighting the work of Spcine, Cinema do Brazil and Projeto Paradiso, São Paulo film-TV commission Spcine has organized a series of panels and other events to signal Brazil’s return to normal after the devastating tenure of Jair Bolsonaro. With President Lula da Silva back in the saddle since his stunning re-election in October 2022, confidence in Brazil as a partner in film and TV investments is awakening large expectation.

A shock evacuation saw BBC Breakfast pulled off the air this morning.

Squid Game: The Challenge contestants are threatening legal action against Netflix and producers after claiming they were injured during the filming of the game show.

The BBC has been forced to deny claims that an octopus mascot on quiz University Challenge was displayed by contestants as a coded attack on Jewish people.

Former Love Island contestant Molly Marsh decided that a new hairstyle was in order as she said goodbye to her bleach-blonde hair ahead of the winter season. Molly appeared on the latest series of Love Island where she made it all the way to the final of the show with her beau, Zachariah Noble, missing out on the top spot to Jess Harding and Sammy Root.

Former Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo was pictured looking sensational on her recent romantic getaway with her partner James Watt.The 29 year old looked loved-up as she showcased her breathtaking holiday in the Maldives to her 1.7 million Instagram followers. Captioning the stunning set of sun-drenched snaps with: "Postcards from our holiday," the blonde beauty can be seen embracing and hugging James, 40. Georgia looked beautiful, relaxed and tanned in a caramel brown embroidered beaded dress, showing off her figure perfectly and finished her beach babe look with comfy tanned sliders.