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Celia Imrie, who was in Thursday Murder Club, shared suspicions Jonathan Ross could be a villain in the BBC’s Celebrity Traitors, during which Welsh singer Charlotte Church was “murdered” yesterday

Veteran actress Celia Imrie told Jonathan Ross she has “a bit of a crush” on him during last night’s Celebrity Traitors.

The performer, who was in Thursday Murder Club this year, made the admission as she considered Ross, 64, could be a traitor. Imrie, 73, voted to boot him out following the roundtable discussion on Wednesday’s drama-packed episode.

Imrie, who has been in popular dramas and films for the past five decades, said: “This is a bit tricky because I’ve got a bit of a crush on you right now, but I put you Jonathan because I think you have the chutzpah and brilliance to be a traitor.”

After two rounds of voting that ended with Scottish actor Mark Bonnar and historian David Olusoga receiving an equal amount of votes, presenter Claudia Winkleman announced the banishment would be left to chance.

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The episode ended before the result of the banishment, which takes place following a roundtable discussion that sees contestants debate the identity of the secret traitors who meet at night to plot their next “murder”, in a bid to take the charity prize pot from the faithfuls.

A number of scenes with Imrie have gone viral, including when she audibly passed wind during a stressful mission in a cabin, prompting gales of laughter from her fellow cast members, as well as viewers around the country.

Another clip of Imrie, which showed her howling down a well while mimicking the sound of a banshee for a challenge, was turned into a meme.

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She prompted further laughs when, before the challenge, comedian Lucy Beaumont said “you know what you do in a well, don’t you?”, to which she replied: “Put the pussy in.”

Until Imrie’s confession, none of the Traitors – Ross, Alan Carr, and Cat Burns – had really even been suspected – but is their time running out and are the Faithfuls finally onto them?

Earlier in the episode, Welsh singer Charlotte Church became the latest contestant to be “murdered” by the traitors – comedian Alan Carr, TV presenter Jonathan Ross and singer Cat Burns – who had plotted their next move during last Thursday’s episode.

Reacting to her murder, Church, 39, said: “I thought I was going to be murdered. I’m outspoken at the round table, and I’m outspoken with my opinions, not that I was successful in being much of a threat to the traitors. But as the game progressed, I hope that I would’ve been. I hope that that’s why they’ve gotten rid of me. Well played traitors.”

THEY’VE been together for seven months now and it appears that Demi Sims and Jazz Saunders’ relationship is going from strength to strength.

The former TOWIE star took to Instagram on Saturday to share various pictures of the pair together, and in one snap, the two look very cosy as she grabs her girlfriend’s bum.

The cheeky photo shows Demi, 29, hold onto Jazz’s derriere as they embrace, with Demi’s face being hidden behind her ladylove’s face.

Jazz is wearing a sexy red lace dress as the two look as loved up as ever.

She also uploaded pictures of herself as a bridesmaid at a wedding and spending quality time with her family, including sister Frankie Sims.

Demi captioned the post: “What a good month.”

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Made in Chelsea star Jazz was quick to comment on the pictures as she said: “I am going to frame 3^rd pic x.”

She also told her girlfriend: “You are perfect,” as she responded: “You are.”

Fans also commented on the snaps as one gushed: “Genuinely my favourite couple, both glowing with happiness.”

Another commented: “You two are literally perfect aren’t you.”

During the latest instalment of Made in Chelsea, the lovebirds appeared to have a small blip when Jazz asked her best friend Julia Pollard if she thinks Demi and her are compatible.

Julia told her she didn’t, which got back to a frustrated Demi, who asked to speak to Julia.

Jazz’s worst fears came true as she was stuck between her best friend and her girlfriend.

However, Jazz and Demi managed to get back on track and put on a united front, despite her best friend not championing her relationship.

Demi told The Sun earlier this year: “Romance is going really good, Jazz is a lovely girl and we really get along and it’s just really healthy.

“We actually met through Jazz’s friend Yasmine [Zweegers], she saw me on a night out and said to Jazz, ‘You’d really fancy Demi, she’s a bit of you’. That’s how it all started.

“I’m really enjoying, we really get along and I’m so happy to have met her.”

The pair – who first started dating in March – were spotted sharing a steamy snog in the loos of a posh celeb spot in London.

They later made things more official between them, with a sweet ‘girlfriend proposal’.

Jazz took to social media to share a glimpse with her fans, while captioning the post: “A weekend for the books.”

She then shared photos from the beautiful moment that Demi asked her to be her girlfriend.

There were blooms and picnic bits, as well as an iPad with a photo of them in the middle.

The couple’s moment was filmed by someone nearby, and they captured Jazz running up the hill and greeting Demi, before nodding as she realised the question she was being asked.

Demi replied in the comments of the post: “She said yessss.”

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They enjoyed a lovely al-fresco picnic with coffees while celebrating the special moment.

And a very happy Jazz also shared photos with her girlfriend Demi, while holding hands.

Beat the Chasers is back for another episode at 8pm on Sunday night on ITV

Viewers can enjoy tuning into a new episode of Beat the Chasers on Sunday night.

The popular ITV quiz show, currently in its seventh series, pits contestants against the formidable Chasers in a high-stakes battle for cash prizes.

In an exclusive preview of this Sunday’s episode (Sunday 28 September), host Bradley Walsh can be seen asking The Chasers – Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan, Darragh Ennis – an important question.

Bradley, 65, asks: “You are all role models for everyone out there who wants to be weird and tedious but who are your role models?”

To which The Governess responds her role model is Boudica, adding: “She was fierce, I’m fierce, she was independent, I’m independent, she fought the Romans… I got barred from Pizza Hut… we are the same!”

The Menace then replies: “My role model, Brad, has to be your agent, how they keep a straight face is beyond me?” to which an unimpressed yet amused Bradley responds: “Unnecessary!”

Next up is the Sinnerman who jokes: “It’s obvious really… I’m a gay, Hindu, atheist, disabled, comedian, doctor and quizzer… it’s obviously Jeremy Clarkson!” which leaves Bradley, as well as the audience, in hysterics.

It comes as Chaser Jenny Ryan appeared to give away how much The Chase’s Bradley makes on the ITV show in a recent episode.

Sharing a stat during the episode, he commented: “Last series, we gave away £700,000!”

Despite the audience sounding visibility impressed, Bradley couldn’t help but take a swipe at their losses.

The 65-year-old continued: “More to the point, when I say we gave away, I mean you lost £700,000!

“Now, what would you have done with that £700,000 had we not lost it. When I say we, I mean you.”

Jenny was the first to respond to Bradley’s question as she decided to put a different spin on his outlook.

She replied: “I have to think about it positively rather than negatively. By catching contestants, the chaster saved the show £20 million. Or as ITV calls it, two-thirds of a Bradley!” Her fellow quizzers laughed at her remark.

Beat the Chasers airs Sundays at 8pm on ITV1

With the 2025 season of Love Island now just days away, increasing reports are emerging to suggest exactly who will be entering the villa – with a football fan the latest to be linked to the show

Love Island casting agents have enlisted a “cheeky chappy” to take part as a contestant in the upcoming 2025 season of the long-running ITV reality dating show. A gym enthusiast named Tommy Bradley has been reported as cast in the upcoming new season, which will be the 12th to air over the past decade.

The Londoner, who appears to be an avid fan of Tottenham Hotspur, is said to have undergone a dramatic body transformation in preparation for his time in the villa. He will be flown to the Mediterranean, where he stands to find love with any number of beautiful women enlisted to join the contestants in the main house – or those who plan to wreck romances in the inevitable Casa Amor phase of the show.

It is reported that show bosses hope Tommy can bring some humour to the series as he is being described as a “cheeky” contestant. While ITV is yet to unveil the cast of the upcoming new season of their reality show, which airs on June 9, reports of potential contestants have become rife in recent days.

A source told The Sun: “Tommy seems to tick all the Love Island boxes as the cheeky chappy of this summer’s series. He looks to enjoy a night out with the lads and out on the boxing scene with his brother.

“But he’s also packed on serious muscle over the last year, ready for telly’s famous villa and is no longer just a personality hire. Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell.”

The Mirror has contacted ITV for comment. While photos shared by Tommy via Instagram paint him as a classic tanned, toned and smily potential Islander.

Love Island is just over a week away from returning to screens, with an official synopsis reading: “A fresh batch of singles prepare for the summer of a lifetime in the ultimate search for love, with host Maya Jama overseeing proceedings at the villa in Majorca.”

Maya Jama has been teasing the upcoming new season – which marks 10 full years since the series first returned in 2015 with the late Caroline Flack as the host. The new season is set to kick off on Monday 9 June – and it could be the most dramatic season of all time.

An advert for the returning show has been unleashed showing Maya sat in a brain storming session trying to think up new ways to keep viewers engaged on the show. The clip was shared via Instagram with a caption stating: “To the hottie this may concern, as per the last 11 Series, we’re staying loyal to the entertainment.

“Moving forward, we’ll be levelling up on the twists. The stakeholders are aligned, the Islanders will be laying it on Factor 50, and we’re on track to hit our KPI on drama. It’s time to crack on and deliver serious results. Let’s circle back soon. Warmest wishes x.”

The footage showed Maya saying to the team: “This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder. I want ideas.” One of the team suggests: “Move it to the Isle of Wight?” But this prompted an unimpressed expression from Maya.

Another suggested: “What if we turned it into a musical?” Only for Maya to ask: “Why?” Another suggested: “Love Island, on ice?” But Maya hit back, saying: “Never.” And when the suggestion of including robots is made, she yells: “No!”

Addressing the camera, and seemingly anyone who does want to take part in the show, she says: “This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups. I want more twists. I want more twists than ever.”

The series is set to return on ITV2 on Monday 9 June at 9pm – with footage then airing on ITV1 from 10:45pm following the conclusion of the 2025 launch episode.

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Coronation Street actor Colson Smith bowed out as Craig Tinker after 14 years in a very brutal death scene, however the TV star made sure to leave a mark on the set before he left

Colson Smith proved there are no hard feelings following his brutal Coronation Street exit as he shared a series of unseen photos. The actor, who had played Craig Tinker, saw his time on the soap come to a very dramatic end on Wednesday night.

After 14 years on the cobbles, Craig bowed out in devastating scenes. He was murdered by villain Mick Michaelis in a cold-blooded and violent attack.

Shockingly, Craig was left for dead before being rushed to hospital where the police officer succumbed to his brutal injuries. Colson had worked on Corrie since he was just 11-years-old, but accepted his time had finally come to an end when he was called for a meeting with boss Kate Brooks.

The actor was axed from the soap, yet Colson managed to keep his spirits high as he bid farewell to Craig. Taking to Instagram after his final episode aired, Colson shared a series of cheeky photos from his time on the show.

He said: “My dump from my final block as Craig Tinker on Coronation Street. Thank you for having me.” Colson gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his final outing as Craig, where he showed off his naughty side.

In one snap, Colson could be seen on top of the Rovers Return as he perched out of the top window. He also tried to keep smiling while filming his death scene as he laid out on a crash mat.

Colson gave fans a sneaky look into the dressing room as he showed how he was covered in cuts and scars thanks to the makeup department.

Despite the harrowing scenes, the TV star managed to take selfies while covered in blood in-between shots, with one backstage and another on his hospital stretcher.

Colson even topped up his tan in his full police uniform while waiting for camera to get rolling on his murder scene.

Speaking to The Mirror and other press, actor Colson shared his true thoughts on his axing and his exit plot. He also shared the shocked reaction of others when they found out his news.

Colson told us: “I think Craig dying, and Craig dying in the line of duty as a copper, that kind of hero’s death was by far the most perfect story for the exit. The last few weeks were mint, they were perfect and it was a really nice way to go out.

“I worked with great people, and I feel very lucky, and I felt very confident in everything that we did. I feel like the story worked.” Colson revealed the moment he figured out he had been dropped from the show, before soap boss Kate had even spoken to him.

He explained: “I knew that Craig had backed himself into a corner that was going to be really hard to get out of, so I fully expected the chat to go that way.”

Colson admitted he wanted Craig to be killed off and wouldn’t accept any other way of leaving. “I would want to die, I would want the door to be shut, so then I can kind of know in my head that Corrie has been this, Corrie has done that, and it is now done, and Craig’s journey is over,” he said. “So in a really weird way, it was the right thing for me to be killed.”

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