Richard Osman has criticised the Baftas for nominating just three shows in the Best Daytime category at this year’s TV awards.
On Wednesday (22 March) morning, the awards were announced for this year’s celebration of the best in British television. You can read the full list of nominees here.
Up for the gong of Best Daytime show are quiz show The Chase, BBC centenary special The Repair Shop: A Royal Visit, and Rav Wilding’s Scam Interceptors.
However, on Twitter, Pointless creator Osman accused the TV industry of “snobbish” behaviour in failure to nominate four shows.
“Daytime TV punches far above its weight in terms of ratings, cost & popularity,” he tweeted.
“To have only 2 daytime shows on this list is a bit of a kick in the teeth for producers. If I made Bridge Of Lies, [Homes Under the Hammer], Come Dine [With Me], Lingo etc I think I’d feel robbed.
On Wednesday (22 March) morning, the awards were announced for this year’s celebration of the best in British television. You can read the full list of nominees here.
Up for the gong of Best Daytime show are quiz show The Chase, BBC centenary special The Repair Shop: A Royal Visit, and Rav Wilding’s Scam Interceptors.
However, on Twitter, Pointless creator Osman accused the TV industry of “snobbish” behaviour in failure to nominate four shows.
“Daytime TV punches far above its weight in terms of ratings, cost & popularity,” he tweeted.
“To have only 2 daytime shows on this list is a bit of a kick in the teeth for producers. If I made Bridge Of Lies, [Homes Under the Hammer], Come Dine [With Me], Lingo etc I think I’d feel robbed.
- 3/22/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
ViacomCBS Networks International (Vcni) has appointed Kathryn Richardson as VP of business and legal affairs for its U.K. operations. She will work out of the company’s London offices, reporting to senior VP, general counsel Sebastian Chames and incoming U.K. COO Sarah Rose.
Richardson will handle strategic oversight of Vcni’s legal and business affairs for the U.K., including managing legal risk and delivery across the company’s commercial strategy. She will also be responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of all content broadcast across the company’s U.K. networks.
The move is a homecoming for Richardson, who started her in-house legal career at MTV Europe 20 years ago. She joins the company from her current role as director of commercial rights and business affairs for legal, talent, digital and operations at the BBC.
“Kathryn has a fine-tuned understanding of broadcast legal processes and extensive knowledge in the media space,...
Richardson will handle strategic oversight of Vcni’s legal and business affairs for the U.K., including managing legal risk and delivery across the company’s commercial strategy. She will also be responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of all content broadcast across the company’s U.K. networks.
The move is a homecoming for Richardson, who started her in-house legal career at MTV Europe 20 years ago. She joins the company from her current role as director of commercial rights and business affairs for legal, talent, digital and operations at the BBC.
“Kathryn has a fine-tuned understanding of broadcast legal processes and extensive knowledge in the media space,...
- 8/5/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Joanna Lumley, Ray Winstone and Richard Wilson are among celebs who will appear in a series of short films which aimed at getting more military veterans into ‘civvy street’.
Video: Veterans Work | What Does An Idea Sound Like?
Downtown Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville, Diy Sos star Nick Knowles and ex-EastEnders Larry Lamb and Michelle Collins also highlight the skills, attitude and knowledge ex-soldiers, sailors and airmen can bring to employers.
Entitled, ‘Veterans Work’, the films, by The Drive Project, were produced to encourage UK businesses to consider veterans as viable options to fill vacancies.
Their release follows a study by Deloitte and the Officers’ Association and the Forces in Mind Trust, which revealed UK plc is failing to realise the potential of veterans, putting ex-military personnel at a disadvantage.
The alarming revelation emerged despite nearly 2,000 British businesses having signing the Armed Forces Covenant – a Ministry of Defence scheme designed...
Video: Veterans Work | What Does An Idea Sound Like?
Downtown Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville, Diy Sos star Nick Knowles and ex-EastEnders Larry Lamb and Michelle Collins also highlight the skills, attitude and knowledge ex-soldiers, sailors and airmen can bring to employers.
Entitled, ‘Veterans Work’, the films, by The Drive Project, were produced to encourage UK businesses to consider veterans as viable options to fill vacancies.
Their release follows a study by Deloitte and the Officers’ Association and the Forces in Mind Trust, which revealed UK plc is failing to realise the potential of veterans, putting ex-military personnel at a disadvantage.
The alarming revelation emerged despite nearly 2,000 British businesses having signing the Armed Forces Covenant – a Ministry of Defence scheme designed...
- 11/1/2017
- Look to the Stars
Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing is the latest famous face to sign up for Channel 4's Stars at Your Service.
Tamara Ecclestone has also joined the programme, which allows viewers to submit a task that they would like the celebrities to do for them.
The show, which aims to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer, gives members of the public the chance to book the participating celebs on the website www.channel4.com/stars and the best ideas will be filmed for the show.
From wedding planning to housework to a best man's speech, viewers will be given free rein to decide what they want the stars to do.
Other celebrities taking part include Marvin Humes, Mel C, Warwick Davies, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Ollie Locke, Anton Du Beke, Rav Wilding, Rebecca Adlington and many more.
Viewers will also have the chance to win money-can't-buy experiences throughout the series.
Tamara Ecclestone has also joined the programme, which allows viewers to submit a task that they would like the celebrities to do for them.
The show, which aims to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer, gives members of the public the chance to book the participating celebs on the website www.channel4.com/stars and the best ideas will be filmed for the show.
From wedding planning to housework to a best man's speech, viewers will be given free rein to decide what they want the stars to do.
Other celebrities taking part include Marvin Humes, Mel C, Warwick Davies, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Ollie Locke, Anton Du Beke, Rav Wilding, Rebecca Adlington and many more.
Viewers will also have the chance to win money-can't-buy experiences throughout the series.
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Channel 5 will attempt to catch criminals live in a new programme airing as part of the channel's Crime Week.
Presented by Rav Wilding, Law and Disorder: Catching Criminals Live aims to encourage viewers at home to help capture wanted criminals, showing CCTV footage.
In addition, the programme demonstrates how the public reacts to a genuine crime by staging a street mugging in which a thief - played by an actor - steals a woman's phone in broad daylight.
Elsewhere, Kate McIntyre spends a week with South Yorkshire Police, while Julian Druker reports on the Met Police helicopter and experiences what it's like to go on patrol.
Wilding also speaks with have-a-go heroes who have bravely prevented a crime from taking place.
Law and Disorder: Catching Criminals Live airs on tonight (April 7) and Friday (April 11) on Channel 5.
Crime Week also features several documentaries exploring different aspects of crime in the UK,...
Presented by Rav Wilding, Law and Disorder: Catching Criminals Live aims to encourage viewers at home to help capture wanted criminals, showing CCTV footage.
In addition, the programme demonstrates how the public reacts to a genuine crime by staging a street mugging in which a thief - played by an actor - steals a woman's phone in broad daylight.
Elsewhere, Kate McIntyre spends a week with South Yorkshire Police, while Julian Druker reports on the Met Police helicopter and experiences what it's like to go on patrol.
Wilding also speaks with have-a-go heroes who have bravely prevented a crime from taking place.
Law and Disorder: Catching Criminals Live airs on tonight (April 7) and Friday (April 11) on Channel 5.
Crime Week also features several documentaries exploring different aspects of crime in the UK,...
- 4/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding is said to be seriously ill after suffering an injury while training for the current series of Splash!.
The TV star was forced to pull out of Tom Daley's diving show, which returned to ITV last night (January 4), after sustaining a hamstring avulsion in December.
Wilding underwent surgery on his leg and was thought to be making a good recovery until he was rushed to hospital on New Year's Eve after complaining of chest pains, reports The Mirror.
After initially being discharged and sent home, the presenter returned to A&E the following day, where it was discovered that he was suffering from a blood clot on his lung caused by post-surgery complications.
Wilding is said to be seriously ill, with his rep confirming last night: "He is in a really bad way right now."
Yesterday (January 4), the 36-year-old's fiancée, Loose Women producer Jill Morgan, confirmed that he is recovering at home.
The TV star was forced to pull out of Tom Daley's diving show, which returned to ITV last night (January 4), after sustaining a hamstring avulsion in December.
Wilding underwent surgery on his leg and was thought to be making a good recovery until he was rushed to hospital on New Year's Eve after complaining of chest pains, reports The Mirror.
After initially being discharged and sent home, the presenter returned to A&E the following day, where it was discovered that he was suffering from a blood clot on his lung caused by post-surgery complications.
Wilding is said to be seriously ill, with his rep confirming last night: "He is in a really bad way right now."
Yesterday (January 4), the 36-year-old's fiancée, Loose Women producer Jill Morgan, confirmed that he is recovering at home.
- 1/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Una Foden has confirmed that she is taking part in the upcoming second series of ITV's Splash!.
The 32-year-old Saturdays star made the announcement by uploading a photo of herself and the show's coach Tom Daley to Instagram earlier today (December 20).
"I can now announce that I am in fact taking part in next years @splashitv #excited," she wrote as the caption for the picture, which appears to have been taken during a training session for the diving show.
Foden joins former rugby league player Martin Offiah in the show's lineup, after he was officially confirmed as a replacement for injured TV presenter Rav Wilding.
Other celebrities rumoured to be taking part in the contest include Digital Spy showbiz columnist Anna Williamson, TV presenter Paul Ross, soap star Gemma Merna and Towie's Gemma Collins.
Tom Daley's Splash! returns to ITV on Saturday, January 4 at 7.20pm.
Splash! series 2 - The...
The 32-year-old Saturdays star made the announcement by uploading a photo of herself and the show's coach Tom Daley to Instagram earlier today (December 20).
"I can now announce that I am in fact taking part in next years @splashitv #excited," she wrote as the caption for the picture, which appears to have been taken during a training session for the diving show.
Foden joins former rugby league player Martin Offiah in the show's lineup, after he was officially confirmed as a replacement for injured TV presenter Rav Wilding.
Other celebrities rumoured to be taking part in the contest include Digital Spy showbiz columnist Anna Williamson, TV presenter Paul Ross, soap star Gemma Merna and Towie's Gemma Collins.
Tom Daley's Splash! returns to ITV on Saturday, January 4 at 7.20pm.
Splash! series 2 - The...
- 12/20/2013
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding has confirmed that he has been forced to quit Splash!.
The 36-year-old TV presenter had been training to take part in the upcoming second series of the ITV contest, but will no longer take part due to injury.
Former Rugby League player Martin Offiah will now take his place.
Wilding said: "I was genuinely loving the opportunity to learn an Olympic event that I had admired since I was a little kid, so I'm bitterly disappointed to get injured in this way.
"I am very much looking forward to watching the series when it starts!"
Earlier this week, Wilding told his Twitter fans that he was due to have surgery on an injury sustained to his leg.
Just seen an amazing surgeon who thinks he can operate on my leg in the next few days.
— Rav Wilding (@RavWilding) December 16, 2013
Tom Daley's Splash! will kick off on Saturday,...
The 36-year-old TV presenter had been training to take part in the upcoming second series of the ITV contest, but will no longer take part due to injury.
Former Rugby League player Martin Offiah will now take his place.
Wilding said: "I was genuinely loving the opportunity to learn an Olympic event that I had admired since I was a little kid, so I'm bitterly disappointed to get injured in this way.
"I am very much looking forward to watching the series when it starts!"
Earlier this week, Wilding told his Twitter fans that he was due to have surgery on an injury sustained to his leg.
Just seen an amazing surgeon who thinks he can operate on my leg in the next few days.
— Rav Wilding (@RavWilding) December 16, 2013
Tom Daley's Splash! will kick off on Saturday,...
- 12/20/2013
- Digital Spy
Sinitta, Louie Spence and Rebecca Adlington will be among the celebrities taking part in two festive editions of Come Dine with Me.
There will be a daytime and primetime edition of the Channel 4 reality show airing over the Christmas period.
Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, Jennifer Ellison and soap star Alex Carter will take part in the first edition.
The primetime offering will star Louie Spence, '80s pop icon Sinitta, Daniella Westbrook and former Made in Chelsea star Hugo Taylor.
The winner in each episode will take home £1,000 for their chosen charity.
There will be a daytime and primetime edition of the Channel 4 reality show airing over the Christmas period.
Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, Jennifer Ellison and soap star Alex Carter will take part in the first edition.
The primetime offering will star Louie Spence, '80s pop icon Sinitta, Daniella Westbrook and former Made in Chelsea star Hugo Taylor.
The winner in each episode will take home £1,000 for their chosen charity.
- 11/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Several stars have sent messages of support to Lynda Bellingham after she revealed she has cancer. The 65-year-old actress announced yesterday (16.07.13) she is battling the deadly disease, but she has been surrounded by positivity by her former co-stars including 'Loose Women' panellist Denise Welch, who tweeted Lynda from her honeymoon in France. She wrote: ''Stay strong!! #keepfighting #youwillbeatit xxx (sic).'' Former 'Loose Women' anchor Kate Thornton wrote: ''Bellers, if anyone can take this illness on and show it who's boss it's you. Sending you love and strength xxx (sic).'' Rav Wilding added: ''Sending lots of love Bellows, see you soon...
- 7/17/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Rav Wilding has become engaged to Loose Women producer Jill Morgan. The presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant proposed to Morgan during a holiday in Barbados, she revealed on Twitter. "So happy to say that last week on hols in Barbados @RavWilding asked me to be his wife...and I said yes!!" Morgan wrote. "#rollonringshopping #happygirl." Wilding and Morgan were first romantically linked (more)...
- 8/6/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding has revealed that he is dating Loose Women producer Jill Morgan. The Crimewatch Roadshow presenter met Morgan earlier this year, and is already looking ahead to the future. "It is early days for us but I'm very happy. I would like kids in the future, yeah," he is quoted as saying in The Sun. "I've got two sisters who both have kids and I love being an uncle to them. So we'll just have to see what happens." He added: "I love working with kids, too. (more)...
- 7/10/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Hugh Grant, Jonathan Ross and former Doctor Who David Tennant put their grey-matter to the test at Centrepoint’s annual Ultimate Pub Quiz on Tuesday.
The light-hearted contest, now in its third year, was held at the Paramount Club in Soho’s Centre Point Tower for the first time. The 23 teams, comprised of staff from London businesses and celebrities such as Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, Rav Wilding and Sara Cox, pitted their wits against one another under the watchful eye of Quiz Master Fern Britton and her sidekick Peter Dixon, voice of the X Factor.
As well as the three rounds of questions, Fern presided over a celebrity auction – offering teams the chance to buy the assistance of Grant, Ross, Tennant or Hollyoaks actress and Dancing on Ice star, Jorgie Porter, for the Showbiz Round. Grant and Ross proved particularly popular, attracting a flurry of bids with the respective self...
The light-hearted contest, now in its third year, was held at the Paramount Club in Soho’s Centre Point Tower for the first time. The 23 teams, comprised of staff from London businesses and celebrities such as Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, Rav Wilding and Sara Cox, pitted their wits against one another under the watchful eye of Quiz Master Fern Britton and her sidekick Peter Dixon, voice of the X Factor.
As well as the three rounds of questions, Fern presided over a celebrity auction – offering teams the chance to buy the assistance of Grant, Ross, Tennant or Hollyoaks actress and Dancing on Ice star, Jorgie Porter, for the Showbiz Round. Grant and Ross proved particularly popular, attracting a flurry of bids with the respective self...
- 2/3/2012
- Look to the Stars
The final of icy reality show 71 Degrees North pulled in nearly 2.6m viewers on Tuesday evening, while Channel 4's Top Boy stayed above 1m, overnight audience data has revealed. Rav Wilding's victory in the new series of 71 Degrees North was watched by 2.57m (10.5%) on ITV1 in the 9pm slot and 196k (1.1%) on +1. However, the programme was soundly beaten by new drama Death In Paradise, which averaged 5.38m (22%) for BBC One. The second part of Top Boy, a new drama starring Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson as drug dealers on an east London estate, enthralled 1.08m (6.5%) on Channel 4 from 10pm, down only marginally on the previous night's debut episode. The show also had 145k (1.8%) on +1. On the multichannels, Don't Tell The Bride stayed popular on BBC Three, attracting 1.01m (4.1%) in the 9pm hour. (more)...
- 11/2/2011
- by By Andrew Laughlin
- Digital Spy
The BBC has announced a special episode of Crimewatch focusing on the recent UK riots. The 30-minute episode, titled Riots Caught on Camera: A Crimewatch Special, will be presented by Crimewatch host and former police officer Rav Wilding. The programme will appeal for viewers to help identify many rioters and looters that were caught on camera during the violence. Wilding will also visit the areas of the UK that were affected by the riots. BBC One's Question (more)...
- 8/12/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding has set up a Twitter account to help the authorities identify those involved in the ongoing London riots. The Crimewatch presenter and ex-police officer launched @RiotCCTV this afternoon and told members of the public to send photographs of rioters to the feed to help his former colleagues. Wilding said: "Rather than send your cctv stills to my personal site please send to @riotcctv that I've just set up, and will pass to police. "Thanks for all your submissions to @RiotCCTV we need it to be in one place to view/ID them.... stay safe." The Twitter feed describes itself as a "temp (more)...
- 8/9/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has said that she and her new partner Alex Reid do not talk about his ex-wife Katie Price. Reid and Price wed in Las Vegas in 2010, less than four months after her divorce from Peter Andre was finalised. They split earlier this year and Price has since started a relationship with Argentinian model Leandro Penna. Asked if she feels like she is filling Price's shoes since getting together with Reid, Houghton told Heat: "It's like she never existed. We don't talk about her." She added of Reid: "He is sensitive, kind and thoughtful. He's a gentle giant, kind-hearted and lovely." > Alex Reid "deeply sad" over Katie Price divorce
> Rav Wilding denies steroid-fuelled Chantelle rows Houghton also praised her new boyfriend (more)...
> Rav Wilding denies steroid-fuelled Chantelle rows Houghton also praised her new boyfriend (more)...
- 7/26/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
'Loose Women' star Lisa Maxwell and former 'EastEnders' actor Sean Maguire are among the celebrities taking part in '71 Degrees North'. The pair will be joined on the challenge-fuelled trek through the Arctic Circle by other ex-'EastEnders' cast members, Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp and actress Brooke Kinsella - who has most recently been associated with campaigning against knife crime following the murder of her brother - as well as celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke, presenters Rav Wilding and Angellica Bell, TV gardener Charlie Dimmock and actor John Thomson. Rounding off the 10 is a star who is no stranger to icy conditions...
- 7/19/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
The full lineup for ITV1's Arctic reality show 71 Degrees North has been revealed. Sean Maguire, John Thompson and Spandau Ballet popstar Martin Kemp lead the names of famous faces heading to Scandinavia for the competition. Brooke Kinsella, hairdresser Nicky Clarke, Ground Force star Charlie Dimmock, Rav Wilding, Angellica Bell, Lisa Maxwell and Olympic athlete Amy Williams complete the list of stars taking part. The 10 celebrities will face harsh sub-zero conditions as they (more)...
- 7/18/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
ITV1 is preparing to launch a second series of adventure show, 71 Degrees North, set amongst the icy glaciers and snowy landscape of Scandinavia. The adrenaline-fuelled programme will once again mix spectacular experiences and pure danger with sheer entertainment and breathtaking scenery.
Culminating inside the Arctic Circle, this eight part adventure series stars 10 celebrities, fighting their way to the most northern part of mainland Europe. Along the way, tempers will rise and temperatures will plummet. Getting there will require every ounce of strength they have.
Hosted by Paddy McGuinness and Charlotte Jackson, the programme sees 10 celebrities take on the adventure of a lifetime. They must battle it out on a journey to the North Cape, 71° North of the equator. Their destination lies at the northernmost point of mainland Europe and getting there will require every ounce of strength they have. Those taking up the challenge are: Martin Kemp, Brooke Kinsella, Nicky Clarke,...
Culminating inside the Arctic Circle, this eight part adventure series stars 10 celebrities, fighting their way to the most northern part of mainland Europe. Along the way, tempers will rise and temperatures will plummet. Getting there will require every ounce of strength they have.
Hosted by Paddy McGuinness and Charlotte Jackson, the programme sees 10 celebrities take on the adventure of a lifetime. They must battle it out on a journey to the North Cape, 71° North of the equator. Their destination lies at the northernmost point of mainland Europe and getting there will require every ounce of strength they have. Those taking up the challenge are: Martin Kemp, Brooke Kinsella, Nicky Clarke,...
- 7/18/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Kate Garraway has reportedly quit her role as entertainment editor on Daybreak. The presenter, who was the only GMTV host to secure a role on its replacement, will leave when her contract runs out in September. Possible replacements are said to include Crimewatch's Rav Wilding. Garraway's exit is thought to have come as a blow to her colleagues and follows the resignation of her former husband and the show's editor Ian Rumsey last week. "Kate is a very popular member of the team so this is a huge blow. Morale really is at an all-time low," an insider told the Daily Star (more)...
- 7/17/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Brooke Kinsella is reportedly planning a TV return.
The 27 year old actress is best known as Kelly Taylor, from BBC’s soap opera, EastEnders, she played the role between 2001 and 2004.
Kinsella’s family made headlines in 2008 following the murder of her half-brother, Ben, who was stabbed to death in June of that year. After his death, hundreds of people protested along with Kinsella over knife fatalities in London and she became a very outspoken supporter of anti knife crime charities and campaigns.
It has been reported that the blonde star will now join nine other celebrities for ITV’s adventure reality TV series, in which the 10 stars must battle it out to see who will make it to the 71st parallel north, with challenges along the way.
Brooke will reportedly join fellow Eastenders star Martin Kemp, celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke, TV gardener Charlie Dimmock and TV presenters Rav Wilding and Angellica Bell.
The 27 year old actress is best known as Kelly Taylor, from BBC’s soap opera, EastEnders, she played the role between 2001 and 2004.
Kinsella’s family made headlines in 2008 following the murder of her half-brother, Ben, who was stabbed to death in June of that year. After his death, hundreds of people protested along with Kinsella over knife fatalities in London and she became a very outspoken supporter of anti knife crime charities and campaigns.
It has been reported that the blonde star will now join nine other celebrities for ITV’s adventure reality TV series, in which the 10 stars must battle it out to see who will make it to the 71st parallel north, with challenges along the way.
Brooke will reportedly join fellow Eastenders star Martin Kemp, celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke, TV gardener Charlie Dimmock and TV presenters Rav Wilding and Angellica Bell.
- 7/15/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Former Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton has told new! magazine that she’s “not scared” of falling in love with her fellow former CBB victor Alex Reid.
27 year old Chantelle, who split from Crimewatch host Rav Wilding earlier this year after branding their relationship “a mistake”, said of Alex, “It’s still very early days. We’ve not said that word yet.
“But I’m definitely not scared of falling in love again.”
Describing Alex as “breathtaking” she went on to say that her relationship with Alex made her feel “protected”.
She added, “Some people say there was hardly any time between Alex and Rav. But what should I do?
“Say, ‘I really like this guy,’ but sit there and stick my head in the sand for six months because I’ve just come out of a relationship, or do I go for it?”
“We’ve got a lot in common.
27 year old Chantelle, who split from Crimewatch host Rav Wilding earlier this year after branding their relationship “a mistake”, said of Alex, “It’s still very early days. We’ve not said that word yet.
“But I’m definitely not scared of falling in love again.”
Describing Alex as “breathtaking” she went on to say that her relationship with Alex made her feel “protected”.
She added, “Some people say there was hardly any time between Alex and Rav. But what should I do?
“Say, ‘I really like this guy,’ but sit there and stick my head in the sand for six months because I’ve just come out of a relationship, or do I go for it?”
“We’ve got a lot in common.
- 7/5/2011
- by Sarah
- Unreality
Rav Wilding has denied accusations that he was verbally abusive to ex-lover Chantelle Houghton as a result of steroid use. The Crimewatch presenter split with the Celebrity Big Brother winner in April after a "disturbing" public row. Sources have since claimed that Wilding, a former soldier and police officer, would often "flare up and go berserk" at Houghton after taking physique-boosting drugs. An insider told The Mail on Sunday: "Chantelle and Rav were having problems and just before he went to Norway she told him, 'You need anger management, you need to stop taking steroids'. "He used to flare up and go berserk and Chantelle realised they couldn't ignore a blazing row that they had before he went away, but they did have a lot of arguments. "She has got her wedding dress [from her marriage to Samuel (more)...
- 5/22/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding has reportedly told Chantelle Houghton that he wants to rekindle their romance. The pair split earlier this month after pictures of them arguing were published in a tabloid newspaper. The Crimewatch presenter accused Houghton of using him for publicity and was told to take a holiday by unimpressed BBC bosses. However, he has apparently since called the Celebrity Big Brother winner to arrange a reunion. "The call came out of the blue," a friend told The People. "To say (more)...
- 5/1/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Josie Gibson has admitted that John James Parton is not her perfect man.
The Big Brother 11 winner split from the Aussie hunk last month and he has since returned to Melbourne to lick his wounds.
She told Now that she isn’t yet sure that they’ve split for good, though maybe she should make that decision as she seems pretty definite that he’s not her Mr Right.
Josie said:
‘He could be back; he might not.’
‘We’re both to blame. I’m sad when I speak to him – I’m not at my best. I have to stop myself getting angry.’
So is he her perfect man?
‘No!’ she exclaimed, adding:
‘My perfect type of guy would be someone who’s kind – not that John isn’t – but someone I can have a laugh with, too.
‘He could look like the back end of a bus, I...
The Big Brother 11 winner split from the Aussie hunk last month and he has since returned to Melbourne to lick his wounds.
She told Now that she isn’t yet sure that they’ve split for good, though maybe she should make that decision as she seems pretty definite that he’s not her Mr Right.
Josie said:
‘He could be back; he might not.’
‘We’re both to blame. I’m sad when I speak to him – I’m not at my best. I have to stop myself getting angry.’
So is he her perfect man?
‘No!’ she exclaimed, adding:
‘My perfect type of guy would be someone who’s kind – not that John isn’t – but someone I can have a laugh with, too.
‘He could look like the back end of a bus, I...
- 4/28/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
It all becomes clear!
Chantelle Houghton just broke up with her boyfriend Rav Wilding and Josie Gibson was dumped by her Big Brother beau John James Parton last month and now it is reported that both newly single stars are set to take part in a new Sky dating show.
Insiders say that a group of non attached stars will be seeking a hot love match on a new reality show. The unlucky-in-love celebrities will be invited on to discuss their likes and dislikes, while a computer comes up with their perfect match.
Celebrity Big Brother’s Chantelle, Calum Best, Big Brother’s John James Parton and ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star Chloe Simms are all reportedly set to take part and bosses are reportedly hoping that the show will create a new wave of hot celebrity couples.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: “There are loads of...
Chantelle Houghton just broke up with her boyfriend Rav Wilding and Josie Gibson was dumped by her Big Brother beau John James Parton last month and now it is reported that both newly single stars are set to take part in a new Sky dating show.
Insiders say that a group of non attached stars will be seeking a hot love match on a new reality show. The unlucky-in-love celebrities will be invited on to discuss their likes and dislikes, while a computer comes up with their perfect match.
Celebrity Big Brother’s Chantelle, Calum Best, Big Brother’s John James Parton and ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star Chloe Simms are all reportedly set to take part and bosses are reportedly hoping that the show will create a new wave of hot celebrity couples.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: “There are loads of...
- 4/28/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
A group of singleton stars could find themselves paired off with a hot love match on a new reality show. The primetime dating series will see unlucky-in-love celebrities invited on to discuss their likes and dislikes, while a computer comes up with their perfect match. With newly single Chantelle Houghton - who split from 'Crimewatch' presenter Rav Wilding earlier this month - Calum Best, Big Brother's John James Parton and 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Chloe Simms all reportedly set to appear, the show could create a new wave of hot celebrity couples. An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "There are...
- 4/28/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Rav Wilding reportedly broke up with Chantelle Houghton after she tipped off the paparazzi about their location. According to sources, Wilding broke into a rage during their picnic earlier this month because the 27-year-old had told photographers about their romantic date in the park. Onlookers commented that Houghton looked "terrified" while the Crimewatch presenter made angry gestures in her direction. An insider told Now: "Rav had no idea the photographers were there and because Chantelle arranged the (more)...
- 4/27/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has said that she is still "devastated" by her break-up from Rav Wilding. It was suggested last week that the Celebrity Big Brother star first learned of the split via Twitter, though friends of Crimewatch host Wilding rejected the claims. Speaking at the launch of her Vardo clothes shop in Essex, Houghton told Heat: "I don't know if I can even be bothered to wake up tomorrow. "It's been a horrible, horrible time. It's awful. (more)...
- 4/26/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Friends of Chantelle Houghton have claimed that she only found out she had been dumped by Rav Wilding when he broadcasted it on Twitter. The 27-year-old Celebrity Big Brother contestant, who had been dating Crimewatch presenter Wilding for six months, was said to be "utterly shocked" when she read his posts on the microblogging site. The couple were spotted having an "aggressive" argument in Richmond Park last week, shortly after which Wilding Tweeted that they were "no longer in a relationship". Houghton's friend told The Sun: "In her mind she was really upset and obviously trying to work out what (more)...
- 4/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Friends of Chantelle Houghton have claimed that she only found out she had been dumped by Rav Wilding when he broadcasted it on Twitter. The 27-year-old Celebrity Big Brother contestant, who had been dating Crimewatch presenter Wilding for six months, was said to be "utterly shocked" when she read his posts on the microblogging site. The couple were spotted having an "aggressive" argument in Richmond Park last week, shortly after which Wilding Tweeted that they were "no longer in a relationship". Houghton's friend told The Sun: "In her mind she was really upset and obviously trying to work out what (more)...
- 4/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has had the "toughest week" of her life following her split from Rav Wilding. The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' winner- whose six-month relationship with the 'Crimewatch' presenter came to an abrupt end last week after a blazing row in a London park - admitted their public break-up demonstrated her former flame's "aggressive" nature. She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "You give six months of your life to someone - you don't expect this treatment. Everyone could see it was aggressive. I've had such a horrible week - it's been the toughest week of my life. "For a girl, especially, it's been...
- 4/22/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Chantelle Houghton has spoken out about her relationship with "aggressive" Rav Wilding. The former Celebrity Big Brother housemate, who dated Crimewatch presenter Wilding for six months before they were spotted having a public argument last week, said that she has found their split very "painful". Houghton told The Mirror: "You give six months of your life to someone - you don't expect this treatment. Everyone could see it was aggressive. I've had such a horrible week - it's been the toughest of my life. "For a girl, especially, it's been horrible. No girl wants to go through this. I find it really painful to talk about. I'm hurt - and I don't feel (more)...
- 4/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has opened up about her recent split from Rav Wilding.
The former Celebrity Big Brother star was seen arguing with the Crimewatch presenter in a London park last week and claims that she didn’t know she and Rav had split, until he announced it on Twitter.
She has since said that their blazing row demonstrates Wilding’s “aggressive” nature and told The Mirror:
“You give six months of your life to someone – you don’t expect this treatment. Everyone could see it was aggressive. I’ve had such a horrible week – it’s been the toughest week of my life.
“For a girl, especially, it’s been horrible. No girl wants to go through this. I find it really painful to talk about. I’m hurt – and I don’t feel good at the moment.
The 27-year-old beauty – who was formerly married to fellow ‘Celebrity Big Brother...
The former Celebrity Big Brother star was seen arguing with the Crimewatch presenter in a London park last week and claims that she didn’t know she and Rav had split, until he announced it on Twitter.
She has since said that their blazing row demonstrates Wilding’s “aggressive” nature and told The Mirror:
“You give six months of your life to someone – you don’t expect this treatment. Everyone could see it was aggressive. I’ve had such a horrible week – it’s been the toughest week of my life.
“For a girl, especially, it’s been horrible. No girl wants to go through this. I find it really painful to talk about. I’m hurt – and I don’t feel good at the moment.
The 27-year-old beauty – who was formerly married to fellow ‘Celebrity Big Brother...
- 4/22/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Rav Wilding is said to be "devastated" over his split with Chantelle Houghton. Last weekend, the One Show correspondent and Big Brother star Houghton were pictured having an argument in a London park, before Wilding took to Twitter and explained that his relationship with the 27-year-old had ended. Today, it was suggested that BBC executives had advised Wilding to take a leave of absence to recover from the split. However, friends told The Sun that Wilding made the decision to take some time out because he is heartbroken by the situation. "Rav's devastated at (more)...
- 4/20/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding has been told by his 'Crimewatch' bosses to take a break to sort himself out following his split from Chantelle Houghton. The TV host broke up from the former 'Celebrity Big Brother' star earlier this week via twitter after the pair had a very public row, but producers of the BBC One show have not been impressed by his recent antics, which have included posing in a 'Mills & Boon'-inspired magazine shoot. Bosses are also worried viewers will be more interested in his love life rather than the serious matters talked about on the show, and have reportedly told Rav...
- 4/20/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Crimewatch host Rav Wilding has reportedly faced questioning by BBC bosses over press reports about his private life. According to The Mirror, the 33-year-old was called in after pictures showed him rowing with Chantelle Houghton in a South London park. The ex-policeman later confirmed the end of his four-month relationship with the Big Brother star, claiming that it "wasn't the genuine thing I thought it was". The paper claims that, while Wilding does not face losing his job, he has been told to "go on holiday" to sort things out. "For many executives, Crimewatch (more)...
- 4/20/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton and Rav Wilding have announced their split.
The ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ star and the ‘Crimewatch’ presenter first started dating at the end of 2010 but were seen loudly arguing in London’s Richmond Park over the weekend, and onlookers reported that Chantelle was in floods of tears, as the row got out of hand.
Writing on twitter, Rav said: “Wanted to clarify situation after speculation 2day. Sadly Chantelle & I are no longer in a relationship as I’ve had to draw a line under it.
“It’s been a really difficult week and a lot has gone on, & I appreciate everyone’s kind words. The relationship wasn’t what I wanted so badly and wasn’t the genuine thing I thought it was.
“It’s so upsetting as I genuinely & truly loved Chantelle, but the publicity side isn’t always reflective of the truth. All I ask is that...
The ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ star and the ‘Crimewatch’ presenter first started dating at the end of 2010 but were seen loudly arguing in London’s Richmond Park over the weekend, and onlookers reported that Chantelle was in floods of tears, as the row got out of hand.
Writing on twitter, Rav said: “Wanted to clarify situation after speculation 2day. Sadly Chantelle & I are no longer in a relationship as I’ve had to draw a line under it.
“It’s been a really difficult week and a lot has gone on, & I appreciate everyone’s kind words. The relationship wasn’t what I wanted so badly and wasn’t the genuine thing I thought it was.
“It’s so upsetting as I genuinely & truly loved Chantelle, but the publicity side isn’t always reflective of the truth. All I ask is that...
- 4/18/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Rav Wilding has confirmed that his relationship with Chantelle Houghton is over. The Crimewatch and One Show correspondent used his Twitter account to address speculation after photographs of the pair having an argument in Richmond Park appeared in the Sunday papers. "Sadly Chantelle & I are no longer in a relationship as I've had to draw a line under it," he wrote. "It's been a really difficult week and a lot has gone on, & I appreciate everyone's kind words. The relationship wasn't what I wanted so badly and wasn't the genuine (more)...
- 4/18/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Celebrity lovers Chantelle Houghton and Rav Wilding have been photographed having a furious public bust-up, which left the former Big Brother winner in tears. The 27-year-old reality star jetted out from Heathrow on Saturday after a romantic picnic with the Crimewatch presenter in London's Richmond Park turned sour. In pictures published by The People, Houghton can be seen looking "terrified" as Wilding stands over her and gestures angrily in her direction. An onlooker commented: "One minute they were both happy sitting on the grass and suddenly things switched. Rav was flipping out. "The two were having an almighty row. She looked absolutely shocked as he pointed his finger at her and (more)...
- 4/17/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Celebrity lovers Chantelle Houghton and Rav Wilding have been photographed having a furious public bust-up, which left the former Big Brother winner in tears. The 27-year-old reality star jetted out from Heathrow on Saturday after a romantic picnic with the Crimewatch presenter in London's Richmond Park turned sour. In pictures published by The People, Houghton can be seen looking "terrified" as Wilding stands over her and gestures angrily in her direction. An onlooker commented: "One minute they were both happy sitting on the grass and suddenly things switched. Rav was flipping out. "The two were having an almighty row. She looked absolutely shocked as he pointed his finger at her and (more)...
- 4/17/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has admitted that she was expecting a proposal from her boyfriend Rav Wilding last weekend. The Big Brother star explained that she was overcome with nerves when she thought the presenter was going to ask her to marry him during their spa break. She told Now: "Last weekend at Champneys we went for dinner and I suddenly thought he was going to [propose]. "I (more)...
- 4/15/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has admitted that she was expecting a proposal from her boyfriend Rav Wilding last weekend. The Big Brother star explained that she was overcome with nerves when she thought the presenter was going to ask her to marry him during their spa break. She told Now: "Last weekend at Champneys we went for dinner and I suddenly thought he was going to [propose]. "I (more)...
- 4/15/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Big Brother star Imogen Thomas is reportedly embroiled in a torrid affair with an unnamed premier league footballer.
The former Miss Wales has allegedly been sleeping with the married star for more than six months, though The Sun claims that he has acquired a gagging order to stop his name being released as her newest conquest.
A source told the newspaper that the pair have been regularly enjoying clandestine meetings in luxury hotels, frequently these take place before high-profile football matches.
The pal is quoted as saying:
“She’s completely lovestruck.”
The player’s agent is reported to have said:
“I’m shocked. This is incredible. I can’t believe it. He’s such a family man.
“I don’t know what to say, knowing the closeness of his family.”
When asked to comment on the relationship, Imogen said:
“I have no comment. My private life is my private life.
The former Miss Wales has allegedly been sleeping with the married star for more than six months, though The Sun claims that he has acquired a gagging order to stop his name being released as her newest conquest.
A source told the newspaper that the pair have been regularly enjoying clandestine meetings in luxury hotels, frequently these take place before high-profile football matches.
The pal is quoted as saying:
“She’s completely lovestruck.”
The player’s agent is reported to have said:
“I’m shocked. This is incredible. I can’t believe it. He’s such a family man.
“I don’t know what to say, knowing the closeness of his family.”
When asked to comment on the relationship, Imogen said:
“I have no comment. My private life is my private life.
- 4/15/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Chantelle Houghton has revealed that she argues with her boyfriend Rav Wilding over her marriage to Samuel Preston. The reality TV star, who split from Ordinary Boys singer Preston after ten months of married life, said that the Crimewatch presenter finds it "really hard" to accept the fact that she's already walked down the aisle. She explained to Now: "We have little rows - Rav finds it really hard that I've been married before. "It doesn't anger me but I don't like someone (more)...
- 4/13/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Miriam O'Reilly has signed up to present the BBC's daytime programme Crimewatch Roadshow. The series marks O'Reilly's return to the BBC after she won a landmark age discrimination case against the corporation. The BBC apologised to O'Reilly after the case and the presenter later revealed that she would "consider" working for the organisation again. The organisation has now announced that O'Reilly will host the new series of Crimewatch Roadshow opposite Rav Wilding. The programme focuses on everyday crimes affecting communities and will see O'Reilly reporting from different locations around the country. "I'm delighted to be working on (more)...
- 4/8/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
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- 4/2/2011
- by Michelle Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Chantelle Houghton has admitted that she can sometimes find it "hard" to be in a relationship with Rav Wilding. The Big Brother star explained that she does not like to be smothered by her partners as she is so self-sufficient. She told Now: "'I'm quite independent, so I sometimes find it hard to have someone so 'in my life'. "I (more)...
- 1/27/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton and Rav Wilding have opened up about their relationship. The former Big Brother star began dating the Crimewatch presenter late last year and they have now spoken of their affection for one another. In an interview with Heat magazine, Wilding said: "When we first met I thought she was stunning. She's just, like, the most important person, so I'd do anything for her." Houghton - who used to be married to Ordinary Boys frontman Preston - added: "Me and Preston split up almost four years ago, and in that time I haven't actually (more)...
- 1/25/2011
- by By Christian Tobin
- Digital Spy
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