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One month on since Death in Paradise fans were devastated by the departure of fan favourite Ralf Little, avid viewers have been abuzz with excitement over who may replace him as the show’s lead. So far, plenty of big name stars have been rumoured to be in the frame to potentially take over the role, with Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint and Doc Martin’s lead actor Martin Clunes among the top contenders.

As construction work continues around him, Tim Leiweke's optimism is unwavering.

Ellie Leach has said she 'cries' over the issues she faces with her skin as she shared how she wants to 'normalise' the issue. The young actress has often opened up about her struggles with her skin.

Giovanni Pernice's girlfriend has branded him the 'love of her life' as he shared his first loved-up snap of the pair on social media. Molly Brown went 'Instagram official' with the Strictly Come Dancing star last month.

The Death in Paradise expansion continues apace with a third season and Christmas special of spin-off Beyond Paradise coming immediately after the conclusion of Season 2.

BBC's Beyond Paradise has teased a dramatic series finale, with Humphrey Goodman, played by Kris Marshall, facing a pivotal moment.

Beyond Paradise has proven to be a big hit with TV viewers, and many are wondering whether another series will be created.The second season is set to draw to a close on Friday, 26 April with the highly anticipated finale airing on BBC One at 9pm. The second series of the Death in Paradise spin-off has been filled with drama and will end with the wedding day of Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton) finally arriving. It remains to be seen if the couple will actually manage to exchange vows, as plenty of disruption to their big day has been teased.

Gorka Marquez has been seen posing up a storm with his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Karen Hauer after their latest joint project was revealed. The pair looked moody and and pretty much on fire as they celebrated the release of tickets for their next tour.

BBC Morning Live star Dr. Xand, real name Alexander van Tulleken, and his wife Dolly welcomed a baby beautiful boy - and now the newborn has made his TV debut. Marking his first on-screen appearance and introduced as the "newest member" of the Morning Live family, baby Rex looked peaceful and content as he snoozed in his TV star dad's arms.

The sixth and final instalment of Beyond Paradise series two sees Humphrey and Martha's highly anticipated wedding day arrive.The happy couple are slightly stunned by the lavish affair Anne has organised for them, which is far grander than either had hoped for. Humphrey and Martha's nuptials are soon disrupted though as the Shipton Abbott team are faced with the theft of a valuable museum piece as well as a pair of cyber criminals before the wedding celebrations can really begin.The bride and groom are both running around and so are the thieves - will Humphrey and Martha actually get to exchange vows? Here's the final list of guest stars for the second series of Beyond Paradise... Jeff Rawle - Douglas Bevan Actor Jeff Rawle will make his Beyond Paradise debut in the final episode of the second series.The 72 year old star will play Douglas Bevan in the hit BBC series.

Bobby Brazier has been seen sporting a new look as his next big job since Strictly Come Dancing was confirmed. The actor and model took to social media to reveal he's sporting a brand new hairstyle after getting many comments about his curly locks while in the ballroom.

Idris Elba has reiterated his intention to the return to the role of Luther, hinting a new project about the detective could be on the horizon.It’s now been over a year since Luther: The Fallen Sun was released on Netflix, and while the film was a hit with viewers, little has been said about a potential follow-up.Now, however, in a new interview with Radio Times, Elba has made it clear that he’s ready to reprise the role.Asked if Luther’s iconic trench coat is still waiting for him, Elba said: “The coat is still waiting, yeah. Luther is my legacy project.

Dianne Buswell left her boyfriend Joe Sugg with an interesting question as she prepared for more rehearsals ahead of hitting the road. The Strictly Come Dancing star is loved-up with the YouTube star after they first met on the dance show in 2018.

Michelle Keegan has excitedly declared 'it's here' as she showed off her latest work following her return home from Australia. The actress has been back on home soil after spending weeks away from home in Sydney filming her next TV show.

Dermot O'Leary said he was 'mortified' after he watched Alison Hammond spit out food live on air. The pair were reunited and back fronting This Morning on Friday (April 26) and they had a busy edition of the ITV show on their hands.

Martin Lewis has issued a stark warning about a "dangerous" bank change that could see customers paying significantly more.

BBC Hairy Bikers star Si King shared a heartfelt update about what could be his final project with late partner, Dave Myers.

BBC Hairy Bikers' Si King left fans reaching for the tissues with his latest emotional update on the final project with his late co-star Dave Myers. Followers of the dynamic duo were moved as the TV chef shared news about their upcoming book, Fast and Fresh, which holds a special place in their hearts, especially as it was one of the final collaborations before Dave sadly passed away at 66 this February.Taking to Instagram, Si, aged 57, appeared deeply touched as he held up the cookbook that Dave was "so proud of" and announced its release.

Fans of the Hairy Bikers have flooded Si King with support as he shared an emotional update on his final project with Dave Myers. The much-loved TV chef died in February, just under two years after he revealed he’d been diagnosed with cancer in May 2022.

performances from Peter Kay on April 23 and 24 but following a test gig featuring Rick Astley at the weekend, the shows were moved to April 29 and 30 due to the venue’s power testing falling “a few days” behind schedule.Organisers insisted they were “not embarrassed” by the postponements, saying they were now focused on “ensuring a consistent total power supply”.In an appearance on BBC North West Tonight, Managing Director Tim Leiweke echoed that sentiment (via Manchester Evening News). “I think it’s a source of commitment to safety and expectations and trying to make sure that when people come in the building we do it right.

BBC have promised that Sam Smith‘s upcoming Proms performance will be “entirely appropriate” after their past ‘Satanic’ backlash.Smith has been announced as a headline act for this year’s BBC Proms on August 2 under their expanding pop programme. They will perform their 2014 debut album ‘In The Lonely Hour’ in its entirety.

Lily Allen has sparked quite the conversation after revealing she's jetting off to London in first class, while her 12 year old daughter Ethel flies solo in economy. Lily made the comments while chatting with her childhood pal Miquita Oliver on their BBC podcast Miss Me? Smile singer Lily, 38, told listeners that she was flying back to the UK from New York to celebrate Miquita's milestone 40th birthday this week, saying: "We are flying to London today to come and see you for your birthday.

BBC Casualty fans were left utterly gobsmacked this week as they caught a glimpse of Charlie Fairhead, played by Derek Thompson, taking on a fresh role following his emotional exit from the long-running medical drama earlier this year. The veteran actor, who has become synonymous with his character in Casualty, made a surprise appearance in the Belfast-based series Blue Lights, causing quite the buzz among fans during its second episode.

Dianne Buswell has taken to social media with an emotional tribute to her dad Mark, who's recently finished his cancer treatment.

Strictly Come Dancing ’s Shirley Ballas has bravely shared her recent health journey with fans, revealing a cancer scare at the age of 63. Taking to Instagram, the beloved BBC star urged women not to overlook the importance of regular mammograms after undergoing a biopsy following a concerning mammogram result. In her heartfelt message to followers, Shirley emphasised the importance of early detection, penning: "Urging all women do not miss your mammogram.

A murder-mystery spoof boasting a cast of comedy legends is set to return to screens and once again stars some very familiar faces. Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson reprise their roles as Terry Bremmer and Gemma Draper in Murder, They Hope.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) came under fire this morning (April 25), when a former government adviser went on BBC Breakfast to criticise the way the benefits body treats vulnerable people.

Lily Allen confessed she has booked herself a first class while her young daughter is sitting back in economy for an upcoming flight to London.

Ncuti Gatwa makes his first appearance as the 15th Doctor in the science-fiction series “Doctor Who,” he isn’t wearing any pants. In a 60th-anniversary special released in December, the previous Doctor — played by series icon David Tennant — subverts the show’s long-standing practice of regeneration: Instead of simply transforming into the next Doctor, he literally splits in half, bringing Gatwa’s Doctor into the world alongside him.

K.J. Yossman Wondery U.K. has hired Spotify exec Chris Baughen as its new head of podcasts.

Will Young has recalled his “awful” experience of meeting Julia Roberts for the first time.Appearing on BBC’s The One Show on Wednesday (April 24), the former Pop Idol star was asked by hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas about the kind of stories he’ll be telling crowds on his upcoming UK tour.Young then recalled the time he was left sweating and embarrassed after he made a joke that didn’t quite land when he met the Notting Hill star for the first time.The singer said: “I was singing at the LA BAFTAs. She was in the dressing room and I got a bit tongue-tied and I just was looking at her and thinking ‘oh god, that’s Julia Roberts.’ All I had in my head was [the Pretty Woman theme tune].”“Then she said, ‘You’re the guy from American Idol’ and I said, ‘No Pop Idol’. Then I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if it was called Pup Idol and everyone brought their puppies’.“She just looked at me.

Giovanni Pernice has delighted fans with his latest update after revealing he will be 'taking a break'. The Strictly Come Dancing star is nearing the end of touring the country in his own show while fans await news of if he'll return to the BBC show's ballroom later in the year.

Rob Brydon looks worlds away from his Gavin and Stacey days in his latest acting role.The actor is arguably best known for his portrayal of Bryn in the hit BBC sitcom, written by James Corden and Ruth Jones. Rob, 58, has swapped Barry Island for Tudor England in new series My Lady Jane, in which he portrays Lord Dudley.The upcoming romantic period drama is due to be released on Prime Video on 27 June, and is set in an alt-Tudor world. History has almost been rewritten in the series, as King Henry VIII's son Edward does not die of tuberculosis, and Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guildford are not beheaded in a twist of events.

One of the stars from RTE's gripping crime drama Kin has spilled the beans on the much-anticipated third season, leaving fans on tenterhooks about the fate of the Kinsella clan.The Dublin-based gangland thriller, featuring a stellar cast including Clare Dunne, Charlie Cox, Aidan Gillen, Ciaran Hinds, and Sam Keeley, has had viewers glued to their screens. Kin became an instant sensation on RTE, with the second season finale pulling in nearly 600,000 viewers, not to mention its smashing success on the RTE Player.The drama reached new heights of fame when it hit BBC iPlayer this February, quickly becoming one of the top five most-watched programmes during the week of its release.

Following Ralf Little's exit from Death in Paradise, fans of the BBC show are continuing to speculate over who could replace him as the series' lead.The actor played DI Neville Parker for five years, having taken over the role from Ardal O’Hanlon, who played DI Jack Rooney, in 2020. Fans watched Neville decide to leave his post in March, in order to travel with DS Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert) and the pair left the Caribbean island together, much to the joy of fans.

Shirley Ballas has been supported by Amy Dowden as she shared some worrying health news with fans. The Strictly Come Dancing judge shared a photo of herself to social media after undergoing a biopsy following a routine mammogram.