EXCLUSIVE: Departing Netflix Director Of UK Scripted Chris Sussman is in talks to exec produce the fourth season of Apple TV+ comedy Trying, Deadline can reveal.
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EXCLUSIVE: It looks like a homecoming parade may be in order for Conrad Green: Deadline hears the veteran reality show producer is in advanced talks to return to Dancing with the Stars as its executive producer.
Green was the EP/showrunner of the competition show when it first launched on ABC in 2005. He was also part of the original BBC Worldwide Prods. team of Dancing that pitched the format to ABC.
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He departed DWTS at the end of the 18th season to exec produce the Fox reality series Utopia. Altthough the show was short-lived, he signed an overall with the network in 2015.
Green would replace executive producer Andrew Llinares, who parted ways with DWTS before a 31st season of the show was ordered. In April, DWTS received a two-year pickup — for Seasons 31 and 32 — to debut exclusively on Disney+ this fall in the U.S. and Canada. It will be the first live series to debut on the service.
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Deadline hears that some of the DWTS pros and judges already were told about Green’s possible return and are elated about the news.
Green’s recent credits include exec producing ABC’s remake of The Gong Show and Ultimate Tag on Fox. He earned nine Emmy nominations during his stint on Dancing with the Stars. Previously, he was an executive at BBC in London, where he developed and produced new entertainment formats. Green also served as a series editor for the first season of the UK version of Big Brother, and the series producer of Popstars.
Green is repped by ICM Partners.
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EXCLUSIVE: Departing Netflix Director Of UK Scripted Chris Sussman is in talks to exec produce the fourth season of Apple TV+ comedy Trying, Deadline can reveal.
Eurovision commentator Graham Norton has spoken about the prospect of the 2023 competition being held in the UK rather than in Ukraine as the BBC explores the possibility ‘seriously’. Last week, it was announced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) that Ukraine had sadly been ruled out as hosts for next year’s contest, despite their act, Kalush Orchestra, storming to victory in May. The organisation said that the ‘security and operational guarantees required for a broadcaster’ could not be fulfilled by the Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia, before adding that discussions would be held with the BBC to host the event instead, given the UK’s entry Sam Ryder was the runner-up.
Mel B is set as a judge for Season 2 of Paramount+’s drag queen singing competition Queen of the Universe. She joins returning judges Michelle Visage, Vanessa Williams and Trixie Mattel, along with Graham Norton, who returns as host. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and World of Wonder, producers of the Emmy-winning RuPauls Drag Race franchise. Mel B takes over the spot held by Leona Lewis, who served as judge on the first season.
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Lauren Graham and her longtime partner, Peter Krause, called it quits after more than 10 years together.A rep for the alum told that the 55-year-old actress and 56-year-old actor «quietly ended their relationship last year.» It's unclear what led to the breakup or why they decided to keep it private until now. ET has reached out to the actress' rep for comment.Graham and Krause's relationship romantic after they co-starred as siblings on the NBC dramedy,, which ran for six seasons from 2010 to 2015.During an appearance on in 2014, Graham struggled to answer when asked what the future held for the couple at the time.«I never know how to answer this question,» she quipped.
9-1-1 star Peter Krause and Gilmore Girls actress Lauren Graham have split after 10 years together. The pair, who both starred in the award-winning drama Parenthood "quietly ended their relationship last year", sources have confirmed.MORE: See the cast of Gilmore Girls and their real-life childrenThey met in 1995 and were friends for years before their friendship turned romantic when they starred as brother and sister video Adam and Sarah Braverman on the show between 2010 and 2015.WATCH: 9-1-1 season five finale closerThe two had long kept their relationship private but in recent years had opened up on their romance, with Lauren, 56, sharing that "nobody knew about it for a while because we like to be at home, cooking and not going out".In 2016 Peter made a cameo in the Gilmore Girls revival, A Year in the Life, playing a park ranger Lauren's character Lorelai meets during a camping trip.Exclusive: 9-1-1: Lone Star's Ronen Rubinstein on life after coming out and finding his 'calling'Since 2018 Peter has starred in the hit Fox drama 9-1-1.
With its affection for loopy gadgets, unlikely friendships, and large vegetables, the new UK comedy “Brian and Charles” resembles a live-action Aardman film. (Think “Wallace & Gromit” shot to look like a documentary.) On a new Be Reel, I chat with director Jim Archer (“The Young Offenders,” “Big Boys”) about his debut feature.
Lionsgate Chairman Kevin Beggs has said the studio is “working on a variety of projects” with 42, ramping up international productions and has put recent successes down to there being “a little more room at the broadcasters.” Beggs also defended Netflix following a period of lower-than-expected growth for the streamer but said it may need to be “more judicious and disciplined” going forwards.
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Millions will once again be watching a host of celebrities and famous footballers taking part in the annual Soccer Aid fundraiser. The football match takes place on Saturday night and among those taking part is singer-songwriter Tom Grennan.
Blur‘s Graham Coxon has announced details of his autobiography, Verse, Chorus, Monster!.The memoir is described as “an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addiction and art by one of Britain’s most iconic musicians.” It will be published on October 6 this year via Faber.A press release for the book reads: “Among the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation – but it wasn’t always easy.“Graham grew up as an Army kid, moving frequently in his early years from West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester, Essex. A shy child, he had a thing for eating soil and drawing intense visions; his anxiety was tempered by painting and a growing love of music.”It adds: “These twin passions grew into obsessions, and as he honed his artistic skill at school, Goldsmiths and beyond, his band with school friend Damon Albarn, fellow art student Alex James, and a drummer called Dave Rowntree began to get noticed.“But there are things they don’t tell you before you get famous.
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Graham Norton reunited with his Drag Race ex Kristian Seeber - known professionally as Tina Burner - as he and the star went to watch And Juliet on the West End together in London.The former couple were seen standing for a picture with the cast of the show as & Juliet tweeted: "Wonderful to see the amazing @grahnort & @thetinaburner at #andJuliet. "Thanks for showing us love - we loved partying with you!" Host Graham, 59, and Tina, 41, had a whirlwind romance in 2005, as the host recalls their relationship in his 2014 memoir The Life and Loves of a He Devil.
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One of Dancing with the Stars‘ most effervescent judges, Bruno Tonioli, has revealed his decision to quit the UK version of the show after 18 years, saying juggling both shows had become “unsustainable”, following the former’s move to Disney Plus.