Jordan: “I’ve had enough” November 20, 2009

Katie Price’s bid to come across as a ‘down to Earth’ girl look like they could be jeopardy after it has emerged that she is ready to walk off I’m A Celebrity because viewers keep voting for her to do stomach-churning bush tucker trials.

I mean come on, what did you expect love? After grabbing at headlines like a baby at a rattle, it’s hardly surprising that the public want to make you pay for shoving ‘real’ news off the front page of the papers.

The model, 31, has been voted to do every single bush tucker trial since she went into the jungle on Sunday, and last night viewers once again plumped for the glamour puss to do the fourth solo trial in a row.

Throwing the first sign of a tantrum since entering camp, the self proclaimed businesswoman and mother ranted; “I’m absolutely ready to leave camp. I’ve had enough. I want a nice bed and I don’t want to have to put myself through these horrible challenges. I don’t like it. I don’t need it.”

Okay, so being covered in 60,000 cockroaches, swimming in fish guts and having a panic attack during and underground trial might be more than we could stand, but she has been a trooper through most of the trials, so hearing her rant like this has kind of angered me.

Let’s face it, Katie is probably going to be doing every trial until she leaves the jungle… and with her getting a shed load more cash than the other celebs, why the heck shouldn’t she? Make her earn the money I think!!

What’s more, fans of ex-hubby Peter Andre are waging a campaign to urge people to vote for her… brilliant!

FemaleFirst – Ruth Harrison

Katie Price Is Actually Winning Back Fans November 19, 2009

Katie Price doesn’t half have think skin does she? Not only has the glamour girl withstander a bashing from the press over the past six months, but she’s spent the past few days enduring all manner of horrendous bush tucker trials in the bid to win back her admirers… and it seems ot be working.

Whilst loads of us (myself included) thought that Katie would fall flat on her face by going back in the I’m A Celebrity… jungle – and demanding pot loads of cash in the process – we’re actually quite warming to her.

We all knew that she was probably going to be doing most of the grim Bush Tucker Trials, but last night she kicked ass in the Live Trial – never once being all ‘diva-esqe’ but just giving it her best shot.

I think the fact that she said; ‘it’s up to the camp’ when deciding whether or not to pass on drinking beetle juice has been the first step into getting the fans back on her side… good on ya Katie… I’ve got to say, I’m pretty bloody proud of you.

Are YOU warming to Katie or do you wish she’s get back to her giant pink horse box?

Ruth. xx

The British Comedy Award Nominations 2009 November 18, 2009

My mum always told me to go for a man with a sense of humour rather than drop dead gorgeous looks… and whilst I’m holding out to find a man with equal amounts of both, I’m hoping to cash in at the British Comedy Awards 2009.

Whilst I still actually have to find a way into the awards (and find a dress worthy of bagging myself Jimmy Carr) I am excited to hear that Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre have both got three nominations each, and will battle it out to win both Best Comedy Entertainment Personality and Best Entertainment Programme. Oooh!

Other nominations include our new celeb best mate and Inbetweeners’ star, Simon Bird, for Best Television Comedy Actor, all three kids from Outnumbered (I LOVE them!) for Best Newcomer and Ruth Jones for Best Television Comedy Actress.

In case I don’t get a ticket, or if I do and you’re sat at home in your dressing gown with a bottle of Blossom Hill, the entire shebang will  be shown on ITV1 and ITV2 on Saturday 12 December.

The full list of nominees are below… but who do YOU want to win?

Best Comedy Entertainment Personality:

Alan Carr: Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Harry Hill: Harry Hill’S Tv Burp
Michael Mcintyre: Michael Mcintyre’S Comedy Roadshow

Best Comedy Entertainment Programme:

Michael Mcintyre’S Comedy Roadshow
The Sunday Night Project
Harry Hill’S Tv Burp

Best Television Comedy Actor:

Rob Brydon: Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special
Simon Bird: The Inbetweeners
Robert Webb: Peep Show

Best Television Comedy Actress:

Ruth Jones: Gavin And Stacey Christmas Special
Claire Skinner: Outnumbered: Series 2
Katherine Parkinson: The It Crowd

Best New British Television Comedy:

Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Ladies Of Letters
Psychoville

Best Television Comedy Drama:

Dead Set
Psychoville
Pulling: Special

Best Live Stand-Up Performer:

Michael Mcintyre Live At The Apollo
Frankie Boyle Live At The Hackney Empire
Stewart Lee Stewart Lee’S Comedy Vehicle

Best Male Comedy Newcomer:

Daniel Roche: Outnumbered: Series 2
Tyger Drew-Honey: Outnumbered: Series 2
Charlie Brooker: You Have Been Watching

Best Female Comedy Newcomer:

Rebekah Staton: Pulling: Special
Ramona Marquez: Outnumbered: Series 2
Tanya Franks: Pulling: Special

Best Comedy Panel Show:

Have I Got News For You
Mock The Week
Qi

Best Sitcom:

Peep Show
The It Crowd
Outnumbered: Series 2

Best Sketch Show:

The Kevin Bishop Show
That Mitchell And Webb Look
Harry & Paul (Series 2)

Best Comedy Film:

Brüno
In The Loop
The Hangover

What Did You Make Of Katie Price On I’m A Celeb? November 17, 2009

Katie Price finally sauntered into the I’m A Celebrity…. Jungle last night and I’ve got to say, I did feel a little bit proud of her.

Whilst Ant (of Ant & Dec – in case you don’t know him as a single entity) might not be voting for the glamour girl after flashing his t-shirt with ‘Team Andre’ emblazoned across it, I think I’m warming to her.

Whilst her choice of outfit might not have been the wisest choice she’s ever made, would we have expected anything else? And she didn’t half get stuck into her first challenge – collecting balls from a pool of fish guts and cockroaches.

It’s true Katie said she wanted to go in there to show people the ‘real’ her, and from last night’s show, I was pretty impressed – she spoke openly about Alex Reid’s cross dressing and didn’t act like she was any better than anyone else.

I’m still not on ‘Team Price’ yet, nor do I ever think she will be, but I’m pretty sure that this show could be the making or breaking of the public’s opinion of her.. What about you?

Ruth. x

Katie Price: “I’m Going Into The Jungle For Closure” November 16, 2009

I’m A Celebrity started last night, and I’m going to be honest, I’ve never watched it before… well, until now that is; I mean can anyone tell me they won’t be watching JUST to see how Katie Price copes?

Whilst she didn’t make an appearance on last night’s launch show until the very end, tonight is the night where she finally makes her way into the Australian ‘bush’ for a second time… and this time, it’s closure!

Whilst the glamourpuss has she won’t cause any trouble in the I’m A Celeb… jungle, claiming that she’s only going on the show to get some peace and quiet – yeah, right.

The star said; “I’ve had a crap year and the fairytale has ended. I’m going in for closure. I’ll get some bloody peace and quiet! People think I’m breaking down, I’ve lost the plot… They’ve got all these perceptions, but I think that when people see me again, like last time, they’ll see I’m grounded.”

So, are YOU looking forward to seeing Miss Price eating bugs and being surrounded by creepy crawlies? To be honest I think good on her… she’s a had a tough year and taken it on the chin… she isn’t shying away from the public opinion of her, but using it to her advantage… you go girl.

Ruth. xx

I Cant ACTUALLY Believe Jamie Archer Is Gone! November 16, 2009

Okay, now what the HELL is going on with The X Factor? Fair enough John And Edward didn’t get the boot (possibly because everyone felt sorry for their set being ruined by Calvin Harris) but JAMIE ARCHER!!!??? What!?

Jamie & Lucie Jones were my two favourites, and after seeing them both leave the competition in the past week has left me altogether furious – don’t get me wrong, I love Stacey, Danyl and the gorgeous Olly, but Jamie was an utter legend… and to see him go whilst ‘worse’ acts remain is beyond a joke.

Personally I can’t stand Joe McElderry, and I’m hoping we see the back of him in the near future  – I don’t  know what it is with him… I mean, I know he can sing, but his voice sort of vibrates, and he looks like he belongs in Butlins (or as Cabin Crew) and I just really don’t see what everyone else sees.

And then there’s Lloyd Daniels… aww, I hate saying bad things about him because he’s so sweet, but come on, he’s not a great singer is he? Good to look at, but drowned out by the bigger voices on the show… and somehow, even by Jedward!

Speaking of Jedward, I felt so sorry for them when Calvin Harris burst onto stage brandishing a pineapple, but he was actually sticking up for them with his act of defiance, and you know what, I think my vote’s going to be going to them next week for keeping their composure, and not acting like diva’s.

At the end of the day – love them or hate them – John And Edward have taken a lot of knocks ever since Louis put them in his bottom two, and not once have they lost their dignity, despite the media slaying… so Kudos to them, and I really wish them all the best now, because they might not be the next Rhydian Roberts, but they’re good fun and seem like genuine guys…. They want this just as much as anyone else, so lets not sell them down the river.

Queen To Appear On The X Factor!! *Scream!* November 13, 2009

The X Factor is really pulling it’s sock up this year with the live guest performances, and after learning that music legends Brian May and Roger Taylor are to perform this Sunday I’m in a state of shock.

I don’t know what I’m more baffled by… music legends appearing on our little show OR that Simon Cowell is willing to let Brian and Roger witness our John And Edward *ahem* performing one of their hits.

To be honest, I’d be pretty stoked if the X Factor themed their week after me, but what with ’rock week’ and now ’Queen week’ can anyone else see how Jamie Archer is finding himself pretty lucky…. Hmm, do I smell a Simon Cowell-based plot here?

Anyway, I’m pretty excited to witness the crazies that are Jedward attempt the opera-style vocal acrobatics made famous by the late Freddie Mercury… I mean we complain about them still being on the show, but who isn’t looking forward to seeing what they do next?

However, with the contestants having coaching from guitarist May, 62, and drummer Taylor, 60, ahead of tomorrow’s show, we think all the remaining acts’ performances will be nothing short of spectacular!

So, who do you think will sing what this week?

Ruth. x

I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! Meet The Contestants November 12, 2009

It looks as though Sunday night’s telly is getting even better now that we’re getting the X Factor results show AND the new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

What’s more, it looks as though the handful of contestants this year are going to make brilliant viewing… I mean, Katie Price will be fantastic on her own, but there’s mouthy blonde Samantha Fox, former Hollyoaks hunk Stuart Manning (Russ), Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and How Clean Is Your House? star Kim Woodburn (err, how is she going to cope without bleach?)

Below is a bit about each of these year’s castaways – except Katie Price, who‘s still being all coy about the whole thing -  but do YOU have your favourite yet?

Name: Lucy Benjamin
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Celebrity supporters: Anthony Cotton, Bill Ward, Simon Webbe, Jim Davidson, Elaine Lorden
Phobias: Flying insects, birds, butterflies and moths

What They Have To Say: “I am hoping that I will find some inner strength when I am out there, but right now, there is a lot of fear”

Name: Gino D’Acampo
Age: 43
Occupation: Chef
Celebrity supporters: Claire Sweeney, Peter Andre, Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ainsley Harriott
Phobias: Not keen on eating bugs.

What They Have To Say: “I am the kind of man that needs to sleep at least eight hours a day.

When I don’t sleep I really get annoyed and everything that happens annoys me.”

Name: Camilla Dallerup
Age: 35
Occupation: Dancer
Celebrity supporters: Roger Black, Tom Chambers, Gethin Jones, Austin Healey & Matt Foster
Phobias: Creepy crawlies
Special Skills: Using dance to team build.

What They Have To Say: “I am hoping that I will find some inner strength when I am out there, but right now, there is a lot of fear.”

Name: Sam Fox
Age: 43
Occupation: Singer, model
Celebrity supporters: Kim Wilde
Phobias: Spiders, snakes, rats … all creepy-crawlies

What They Have To Say: “I’ve always seen myself as a bit of a female Rambo.

I’ll jump out of a plane, no problem. What I am scared of is creepy, crawly, wriggly, horrible things …”

Name: George Hamilton
Age: 70
Occupation: Actor
Celebrity supporters: None
Phobias: everything

What They Have To Say: “I’m thinking of sneaking a silk robe in and a martini.”

Name: Stuart Manning
Age: 30
Occupation: Actor
Celebrity supporters; Craig Kelly, Hollyoaks cast
Phobias: None

What They Have To Say: “I’m very neat and tidy. At home, all the towels are in size order, everything folded,

and my bed has to be made first thing in the morning as soon as I get up. That might wind a few people up …”

Name: Colin McAllister
Age: Old enough to know better
Occupation: Interior Designer
Celebrity supporters: Christine Hamilton, Tony Blackburn, Christopher Biggins, Jennie Bond
Phobias: None

What They Have To Say: “It’s like a spa isn’t it? It’s the Skippy Spa where you just eat kangaroo and see the pounds come off – fantastic.”

Name: Justin Ryan
Age: No idea.
Occupation: Interior Designer
Celebrity supporters: Anna Ryder Richardson, Linda Barker, Christopher Biggins, Jennie Bond
Phobias: Creepy-crawlies, anything that bites

What They Have To Say: “The great outdoors and Colin and Justin have never necessarily communed before

but on this occasion we’re going to give it our very best. If we can’t be camp who can?”

Name: Sabrina Washington
Age: 31
Occupation: Singer
Celebrity supporter: Reggie Yates
Phobias: Planes and heights

What They Have To Say: “I sleep with my eyes open. I look like I’m awake but I’m actually sleeping…

that must be quite scary for someone sleeping next to me.”

Name: Jimmy White
Age: 47
Occupation: Professional snooker player
Celebrity supporters; Ronnie Wood
Phobias: Snakes

What They Have To Say: “I did go camping with my son one night in my garden.  That was horrendous!”

Name: Kim Woodburn
Age: 67
Occupation: ‘Queen of Clean’
Celebrity supporters: How Clean Is Your House? colleague Aggy MacKenzie
Phobias: Bug crawling on her whilst she sleeps.

What They Have To Say: “I’m not getting out of bed at night, in the dark, with spiders dragging my knickers off! I’m going to pee wherever I can!”

Alex Reid Gets His Own TV Show! November 12, 2009

Stop Press! The world has gone absolutely bonkers and offered Alex Reid his own TV show…. I know!! What on EARTH could Alex ‘I’m.only.famous.because.I’m.dating.Jordan’ Reid have that we would want to watch?

Okay, so his missus might be out of the country frolicking around in the I’m A Celebrity…. jungle, but it seems as though he doesn’t have to worry about how he’s going to be making money in her absence, as Bravo have signed him up to star in Alex Reid: The Fight Of His Life. Brilliant.

The show will follow the z-lister as he trains for a bout with a Martial Arts middleweight champion called Tom “Kong” Watson, travelling the world and training hard… all culminating in a  two and a half hour special showing the fight in full. Well, if he lasts two and a half hours without crashing out.

Whilst I already think I’m washing my hair that night, will YOU be tuning in?

Ruth. xx

Katie Price Going Back On I’m A Celebrity…. For £450K November 10, 2009