2+ week, 13+ hour ago (183+ words) ITV fans are hoping Ruby will go all the way on the programme, with one sharing a snap of her and writing on X: "Possibly the greatest 180 in I'm a Celebrity history. just crown her already #imaceleb." Replying, another person wrote: "Anyone who is hating on Ruby Wax really doesn't get old school comedy. Ruby Wax is a comedy icon. The younger generation thinks she was being serious in the way she spoke to Ginge."" Meanwhile, a third said: "Early days but so far a winner." A fourth said: "She is a machine, Ruby for the crown."" Ruby's odds have crashed right down to 10/1 to be crowned Queen of the Jungle, having been 25/1 on Sunday night." Aitch has also started to challenge Angry Ginge at the head of the market and is now 7/2 from 6/1. Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: "Ruby Wax…...

16+ hour, 6+ min ago (281+ words) Fawlty Towers and Monty Python legend John Cleese has slammed the BBC's current comedy policy, calling the corporation a bureaucracy and claiming they don't know how to "nurture" new comedy. Although the 86-year-old comedy icon owes his breakthrough to the corporation, he made it clear he is unimpressed with how they manage things these days. Speaking to'Nick Ferrari'on'LBC radio, he also fondly recalled some of the legendary guest stars on his iconic sitcom Fawlty Towers.'Speaking about the late Bernard Cribbins he said: "I'd never seen such a wonderful performer." He also reminisced about working with actors Ken Campbell and Geoffrey Palmer, telling the presenter: "There's so many good comedy actors in England, we should be celebrating them." The star penned a stage version of the classic TV'show, which launched last year and gushed: "It's a really wonderful production. It's…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (160+ words) It has now been confirmed that two more stars will be entering the Australian jungle to join the rest of the campmates and face new challenges. Irish presenter Vogue Williams, who turned 40 last month, is entering the I'm a Celebrity camp on Thursday as a late addition with Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson. According to The Mirror, part of the reason Vogue signed up for the hit ITV show was that she was turning 40 and realising how set in her ways she had become. "I am too comfortable in life," she said to the publication. "I sleep with four pillows in my bed just for me. I think you have to push yourself out of your comfort zone, particularly when I turned 40. "I was getting kind of stuck in my ways a little bit. I like things a…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (235+ words) The 42 year old recently confessed he may have to apply for his old job at Tesco after a standup routine went down like a lead balloon. The comic recalled a performance at the BBC but he had not changed his material and was left with an audience with blank expressions on their faces. "It was at the old BBC building in White City, a corporate gig with a few other comics," he explained. "I'd just come off a high from back-to-back shows; that feeling when everything's working, no matter the audience. But something went wrong." He continued to the Guardian: "I didn't change my material or say anything different. The audience just stared at me. The loudest silence I'd ever heard. It just kept going. I remember thinking: Do I just push through to the end? I must have come…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (140+ words) I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is well underway and has taken a new twist, thanks to late arrivals Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson. Kelly Brook, 45, and Jack Osbourne, 40, have already ... The Emmerdale actress appeared to have a swollen and reddened left eye through the last episode. Fans took to social media to express their concerns for the star. One person said: "Any else noticed Lisa's eye looks swollen?," as a second commented: "What's wrong with Lisa's face? Has she been bit by something. Her under eyes look sore." A third added: "What has happened to Lisa, has she been bitten just below her eye?" As another said: "Guys, I am worried about Lisa, the bugs have really got her." It has not been confirmed what has happened, but there are medical teams on standby....

4+ week, 1+ day ago (288+ words) The former presenter has written eight books, including Mutant Zombies Cursed My School Trip, which won the FCBG Children's Book Award in 2020. He often visits schools around the UK to talk about creativity and storytelling, and has built a second career inspiring young readers. Matt has since released two more successful titles " Kevin the Vampire, a spooky but funny adventure for younger readers, and The Mab, a collection of modern stories inspired by Welsh mythology. Both have been praised by critics for their imagination and heart, cementing his new reputation as one of Britain's most engaging writers for children. Matt's transformation has surprised long-time fans who remember his cheeky on-screen personality and smooth presenting style. His decision to leave television at the height of his career was seen as a bold move, but it's one that's clearly paid off. It's…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (382+ words) I'm A Celebrity has made a huge change to the show for the first time in 17 years and fans are unimpressed. The beloved ITV programme kicked off its brand new series on Sunday evening (November 16). Geordie duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were back at the helm, to check in on the latest batch of famous faces in the Aussie jungle. For this year's series, celebs like comedian Ruby Wax, rapper Aitch, presenter Alex Scott and content creator Angryginge have signed up to rough it up for a few weeks. Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley, singer Martin Kemp, Loose Women star Kelly Brook and EastEnders icon Shona McGarty have also joined them, in a bid to be crowned the King or Queen of the Jungle. However, just minutes into the new series airing fans were left livid by a big change…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (223+ words) Meanwhile, Aitch, Ginge and Kelly Brook would all be taking on "Camp Fright" in the latest Bushtucker Trial in Thursday's episode. However, the latter has already caused a stir with family members at home after being branded a "bully". Read on to find out why Kelly is currently in the hotseat. Keep up to date with I'm Celeb's live updates with Express.co.uk. Kelly Osbourne has branded I"m a Celeb"s Kelly Brook "a bully" after she clashed with her brother Jack in the jungle. During last night"s episode, Kelly, 45, accepted help from Jack, 40, while cutting up fish for dinner but later claimed in the Bush Telegraph he had "elbowed her out of the way" to take over cooking duties. During the show Kelly was seen struggling with the raw fish, with Jack offering to do it…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (253+ words) I'm A Celebrity is back, and the camp favourites such as the phone booth and jungle shower are back." This year's star-studded lineup is trading luxury for rice and beans as they bed down among the creepy crawlies and face conditions that will truly test their mettle. Swapping their glitzy celebrity lifestyles for the jungle hammock are model Kelly Brook, soap stars Martin Kemp, Shona McGarty and Lisa Riley, and comedians Ruby Wax and Eddie Kadi. Joining them are football pundit Alex Scott, TV personality Jack Osbourne, YouTuber Angryginge and Aitch. The celebrities will be completely cut off from the outside world, facing a series of harsh realities in their new home. Forget power showers and high-tech kitchens'life in the jungle means roughing it. Contestants will need to pedal a cycle to generate their own power and cook their dinners…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (179+ words) The event marked a celebration of Terry Gilliam's life and career, titled Terry Gilliam " Celebrating 50 Years in Film. The official description teased that the event would look back on highlights from his career, with specially selected clips from his most celebrated works. A fourth also said: "What an honour to see some of the persons who have impressed me most during the last decades, still spending time together. I hope you all have a wonderful evening." In 2023, Michael's wife tragically passed away after suffering from kidney failure and chronic pain. The pair had been married for 57 years and first met when they were both 16 years old. Following his Monty Python days, Michael has also enjoyed a successful career as a television presenter. He spent the last four decades travelling the world, from war-torn countries such as Iraq, to trekking through…...