ITV's I'm A Celebrity bosses thrilled after 'huge signing' of soap legend

Fans of ITV's daytime show, This Morning, are pleading with bosses to make Cat Deeley a permanent host. Alongside Rylan Clark, 47 year old Cat presented the show on Monday and Tuesday this week (13 and 14 November) and will present with Craig Doyle on Wednesday. Rylan, 35, has presented the morning show with Josie Gibson in recent weeks, but she has now jetted off to Australia to take part in I'm A Celebrity.

A man has been rescued from the River Irwell after police, fire engines and an air ambulance were scrambled to Radcliffe. Emergency services were called to Dale Street, near to the Lock Keeper pub, in the town centre at around 1.20pm on Saturday (November 11), following concerns for the welfare of a man.

Coronation Street fans think they might have worked out a new twist to come in what could really be wrong with Joseph Brown. In Wednesday night's episode, viewers of the ITV soap were left worried over whether a health battle could be on the cards for 12-year-old Joseph as he took a day off school with a headache.

Maura Higgins had a very 'awkward' reunion with her ex, Curtis Pritchard, on Love Island Games after he was the third contestant to be sent packing from the villa. Maura, who first shot to fame on the 2019 series of Love Island, is currently the social media ambassador for the spin-off show.

Almost 20 years after she famously bid farewell to Emmerdale in heartbreaking scenes, Tricia Dingle actress Sheree Murphy has been living the dream life with her family after swapping acting for parenthood.The talented actress played Tricia on the ITV soap for six years in total between 1998 and 2004, when her character was famously killed off so that she could take a career break and focus on her family.The 48 year old star, is now a proud mum to four children, son Taylor, 20, and daughters Ruby, 18, Matilda, 13, and Dolly, 10 - all of which she shares with her former footballer husband Harry Kewell. Although Sheree may have bid farewell to her acting roots, the much loved star has continued to appear on our screens over the years, including on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity MasterChef.

ITV's I'm A Celebrity is in a bit of a pickle as soap star Alan Halsall has had to pull out just days before the show starts. Alan, who you might know as Tyrone Dobbs from Coronation Street, has had a big knee operation and needs some time off to get better. Alan was a favourite for fans who wanted to see him take on Bushtucker Trials.

James Martin gave an emotional update on his cancer journey during a show in Liverpool.The This Morning chef, 51, thanked fans for their support as he revealed that he will be taking a short career break to focus on his health. James announced in July that he had been diagnosed with facial cancer a few years ago, and has now given an update to fans during a show at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall "On a personal note, I just wanted to say thank you for 30 years of television," he said, prompting a standing ovation from his adoring supporters. "For me personally, I've been through a lot of s**t with cancer but I'm getting sorted at the end of next month," he said.

Emmerdale fans are worried about what's to come for Belle Dingle, as her boyfriend Tom King continues to act strangely following his mum's death last month.The character has been acting rather odd following the off-screen death of his mother, with viewers pointing to his lack of emotion as a cause for concern after he refused to be with his sister following the tragedy. He had also avoided telling Belle of his mum's death, something which left her rather shocked upon discovering the truth.

The Voice UK's Olly Murs was left feeling a bit 'snubbed' by one of his own team members as the show returned on Saturday. This comes just weeks after Olly confirmed he'd been axed from the next series. Olly, who has been part of The Voice team for six series now, was back on the ITV programme this weekend.

Love Island star Iain Stirling's ITV2 game show, CelebAbility, has been axed after seven seasons.The Sun reports that the comedy game show, launched in 2017 to follow the Love Island audience, was deemed "tired" by bosses. Iain, who provides the narration for Love Island, presented the show alongside regular celebrity guests Scarlett Moffatt and Stacey Solomon.The show saw showbiz stars go up against members of the public in various challenges, as they showed of their unique talents.

Hannah Hawkins, a producer on ITV daytime show Lorraine, has passed away following a battle with terminal breast cancer, her husband has announced. Hannah had welcomed her baby son just two months ago, and had been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time while pregnant.

Emmerdale fans were left scratching their heads during Thursday's episode when they noticed a mystery person in the background of Kim Tate and Craig Reed's intense face-off. In the latest episode, Lydia Dingle kept grilling her family after discovering that her attacker Craig was found lifeless in a field.This week, the Dingle family are at the heart of the drama in special episodes filled with betrayal and secrets, all taking place at a lock-in at the Woolpack. Lydia, who was attacked by Craig, is trying to figure out where her family members were on the night Craig met his end.

Emmerdale fans were over the moon when DS Jason Wise, played by Neil Roberts, made a surprise return to the show on Thursday night after three years. He first appeared on the ITV soap in 2016 and was last seen in the village in 2020. DS Wise returned to investigate the murder of Craig Reed, chatting with Kim Tate as Craig's body was found on Home Farm land.

Gemma Owen could be swapping the Love Island villa for the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle as she jets off to Australia. The former Love Island star, 20, sparked jungle rumours as she shared a photograph of the inside of a plane revealing that she was heading to Australia.

Emmerdale fans were left gobsmacked on Tuesday night as Tracy Robinson started a surprise affair with Caleb Miligan. In the latest episode on 31 October, Lydia Dingle kept asking her family questions after Craig Reed, who attacked her, was found dead in a field.This week, the Dingle family are the main focus at a lock-in at the Woolpack. Lydia, who was hurt by Craig, wants to know where her family were when Craig died.

This Morning fans have been raving about Rylan Clark and Josie Gibson presenting the show this week, as they beg ITV bosses to make the pair the show's 'main presenters'. The flagship daytime TV show has endured a tough year since the departure of Phillip Schofield, 61, in May, followed by Holly Willoughby, 42, in October.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Break out the tobacco pipes and fedora hats: Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is returning to Imax screens for a one-week encore presentation. The blockbuster historical drama will be back on the big(gest) screen starting this Friday, including six Imax 70mm film locations: AMC CityWalk Stadium 19 in Hollywood, Calif.; AMC Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, Calif.; AMC Lincoln Square in New York City; AMC Metreon 16 in San Francisco; BFI London in the United Kingdom; and Melbourne Museum in Australia. These premium screens were the first to sell out during the film’s initial box office run.

ITV bosses are said to be holding live auditions to find the perfect star to replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning.The 42-year-old quit her role in the award-winning morning show, after police foiled an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' the presenter. ITV bosses have since said that they are still hoping to work with Holly "in the future" but she is not set to return to This Morning.

Nick Pickard is rumoured to be lining up for the new series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. The soap icon is reportedly set to join the upcoming series set in the Australian jungle and will be absent from his day job at Hollyoaks whilst he heads down under.

Rylan Clark is said to be making a return to This Morning next week to present the show alongside Josie Gibson. ITV This Morning bosses are thought to be scrambling to find a permanent replacement for Holly Willoughby, 42, who sensationally left the show on October 10. According to MailOnline, Rylan, 35, who previously presented BBC's Strictly: It Takes Two, will be back on the famous sofa next week for holiday cover, where he will present from Sunday to Thursday.This Morning bosses are said to be 'thrilled' that Rylan is making a return to the show.