Meghan Markle has put back the date of her next podcast episode following King Charles III's olive branch to her and Prince Harry, it has been reported.
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The upcoming British version of Jimmy Fallon’s show That’s My Jam will shoot entirely in LA after a successful pilot, Universal Television Alternative Studio chiefs confirmed today here at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
The show, which will see emerging British presenting talent Mo Gilligan in the Fallon role, filmed its pilot in the U.S. and success of the shoot emboldened the producers to take the entire BBC series to Hollywood. The format includes celebrity guests, trivia-based games and musical performances.
Hosted by Fallon, the NBC original gameshow draws inspiration from musical segments on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, with signature games including Launch the Mic, Air Guitar, Don’t Drop the Beat and Slay It, Don’t Spray It.
“Jimmy has big shoes to step into and Mo completely owned it,” said Universal Television Alternative Studio President Toby Gorman, adding that despite the U.S. pilot record: “The series feels completely bespoke to a UK audience.”
The triple-BAFTA-winning Gilligan is fronting the UK version for BBC One, with Universal International Studios-owned label Monkey producing along with Universal Television Alternative Studio. He recalled Universal execs urged him during the pilot to “be myself and not be a UK version of Jimmy.”
A French version of the show, Stereo Club, is also in the works.
Gilligan was appearing at the Edinburgh TV Festival alongside Universal execs Gorman, Ed Havard and Monica Rodman, interviewed by British presenter Rick Edwards.
He entertained the audience by recalling several experiences on the Universal lot, noting language differences and other cultural clashes. On a more serious note, he added how watching Fallon in action filming showed him how “smallest adjustments [could]
Meghan Markle has put back the date of her next podcast episode following King Charles III's olive branch to her and Prince Harry, it has been reported.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has cancelled several planned appearances in New York following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The 41-year-old royal had been scheduled to visit the UN General Assembly in Manhattan with her husband Prince Harry and appear solo on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' on September 20, but those plans have been axed as the late monarch's funeral is expected to take place on September 19.
Meghan Markle has cancelled several of her upcoming appearances, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The 41 year old, who is currently in London with her husband Prince Harry, was scheduled to appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on 20 September, but she has now cancelled her appearance.
Meghan Markle is putting some upcoming commitments on hold following the death of Queen Elizabeth.
tribute to her majesty Queen Elizabeth II on their shows last night in the wake of her death. Corden, the host of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” sat at his desk in front of a silent audience to make a heartfelt statement on the death of the Queen. “I, like the rest of the world, am so sad, tonight,” Corden said.
The Masked Dancer UK viewers were quick to cast their verdict on Peter Crouch as he took to the guessing panel for the first time. The all-moving and shaking version of the bonkers ITV singing competition returned to screens on Saturday night (September 3) with a fresh batch of famous faces hiding behind a mask.
Mo Gilligan is said to have split from his girlfriend of four years after spending months away from their shared home in Britain trying to crack America. The Masked Singer judge, 34, reportedly broke up with ex-Hollyoaks actress Sophie Wise, 27, after they moved in together at the start of this year. The rumours come after Mo was said to be in huge demand by US television executives after he caught their eye while filming the pilot for new gameshow That’s My Jam in Los Angeles.
The Masked Dancer has returned to our screens as a celebrity panel and viewers at home attempt to guess the identities behind the elaborate outfits. A new batch of celebs are aiming to bewilder and bamboozle with their fancy footwork whilst dancing in disguise on the zany ITV show.
Mo Gilligan has reportedly "secretly split" from his girlfriend of four years Sophie Wise as he tries to crack America.The comedian, 34, and former Hollyoaks actress, 27, are said to have "amicably" broken up, after moving in together this year – with Mo's work commitments and travel for new projects to blame. Mo, who hosted the Brit Awards for the first time earlier this year, will present the upcoming UK version of game show That's My Jam, which will air on the BBC but is being filmed in Los Angeles.
Hollyoaks actress for four years, with the couple having set up home together at the start of the year. But with Mo travelling between the UK and Los Angeles to shoot his upcoming TV show That's My Jam, the pair have said to have called time on their romance. A source told The Sun: 'The split is totally amicable and they are still friends despite what’s been a difficult time.
BBC Studios has taken a 25% minority stake in former Channel 4 Deputy Head of Programmes Kelly Webb-Lamb’s Mothership Productions.
The Masked Singer UK and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here! are to combine for an ITV one-off, unveiled at an ITV entertainment showcase this afternoon.
Apple TV+’s Pachinko and Netflix’s Sex Education are among the big winners at the Edinburgh TV Awards. Jodie Comer, Mo Gilligan and Sharon Horgan’s indie also scooped goings at the event, held this evening in Scotland’s capital as the Edinburgh TV Festival’s second day comes to an end.
accused last year by a woman who alleged he sexually assaulted her when she was underage, but now she’s claiming that “SNL” alums Tracy Morgan and Jimmy Fallon, as well as show creator Lorne Michaels, were “enablers,” Deadline reported.The accuser filed legal papers on Tuesday naming the three men in connection to the suit, which was originally filed in August 2021.The Pennsylvania woman, named Jane Doe in the court records, accused Sanz of sexual misconduct when she was just 17 years old and also named NBC in the original suit.When contacted by NBC, a spokesperson told The Post, “Regardless of Jane Doe’s changing narratives, NBC intends to renew its motion to dismiss.”Sanz’s lawyer, Andrew Brettler, has denied the allegations.The Post has reached out to reps for Morgan, Fallon and Michaels for comment.In Tuesday’s filing, she claimed Michaels, 77, created a hostile and toxic environment and that young girls were frequent attendees at the sketch show’s infamous “after-parties” and “after-after parties,” alleging in court docs that alcohol was served to the minors at the late-night bashes.The woman claimed that “The Tonight Show” host, 47, and the “30 Rock” comedian, 53, were also at these parties and reportedly allowed the inappropriate behavior to occur.Court docs alleged the Sanz incident happened at an “SNL” party back in 2002 with several witnesses around, according to Deadline. The comedian, who joined the show in 1998, was a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” during that time, before his 2006 exit.The suit said Morgan reportedly rented out a space for an “after-after-party” in May 2002, where Jane Doe alleged Sanz assaulted her as a teenager.NBC had also filed a motion to dismiss the suit in April.