Laura Anderson appears to have removed Gary Lucy’s name from her post announcing their pregnancy news.
The update comes after former Hollyoaks star Lucy revealed that the pair “are no longer together”.
The actor broke the news hours after ex-Love Island contestant Anderson announced the pregnancy on Instagram, telling her followers: “Our hearts are full, Baby Lucy due Summer ‘23.”
Lucy then shared a photo of himself holding a babygrow that was captioned: “The one where we become parents.”
However, on Monday (20 February), Anderson removed mention of Lucy from her post, meaning the caption now reads: “My heart is full, Baby Anderson due Summer ‘23.”
Lucy, who has four children with ex-wife Natasha Gray, told The Sun his “main drive as always is to work together to co-parent our child”.
He did not cite a reason for the split at the time, but the outlet reported that the actor was...
The update comes after former Hollyoaks star Lucy revealed that the pair “are no longer together”.
The actor broke the news hours after ex-Love Island contestant Anderson announced the pregnancy on Instagram, telling her followers: “Our hearts are full, Baby Lucy due Summer ‘23.”
Lucy then shared a photo of himself holding a babygrow that was captioned: “The one where we become parents.”
However, on Monday (20 February), Anderson removed mention of Lucy from her post, meaning the caption now reads: “My heart is full, Baby Anderson due Summer ‘23.”
Lucy, who has four children with ex-wife Natasha Gray, told The Sun his “main drive as always is to work together to co-parent our child”.
He did not cite a reason for the split at the time, but the outlet reported that the actor was...
- 2/22/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Judi Dench has opened up about the challenges her eyesight condition has brought on, revealing that it’s become “impossible” for her to read scripts.
Years ago, the award-winning actor revealed she had Amd (age-related macular degeneration), a common condition that usually occurs in people’s fifties and sixties and affects vision.
Amd doesn’t cause total blindness, but can make reading and recognising faces difficult, according to the NHS website.
Last October, the 88-year-old Belfast star said the condition was “bad enough”, admitting she “can’t see”.
Now, during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Dench said “it has become impossible” for her to read scripts (via Entertainment Tonight).
“Because I have a photographic memory, I need to find a machine that not only teaches me my lines but also tells me where they appear on the page,” she explained.
“I used to find it very easy to learn lines and remember them.
Years ago, the award-winning actor revealed she had Amd (age-related macular degeneration), a common condition that usually occurs in people’s fifties and sixties and affects vision.
Amd doesn’t cause total blindness, but can make reading and recognising faces difficult, according to the NHS website.
Last October, the 88-year-old Belfast star said the condition was “bad enough”, admitting she “can’t see”.
Now, during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Dench said “it has become impossible” for her to read scripts (via Entertainment Tonight).
“Because I have a photographic memory, I need to find a machine that not only teaches me my lines but also tells me where they appear on the page,” she explained.
“I used to find it very easy to learn lines and remember them.
- 2/17/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Film
South Park tore into Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the latest episode of the series.
The adult animation didn’t hold back when depicting the couple, with viewers branding the episode “brutal”.
While they didn’t specifically use their names, the male character is a red-headed prince and his wife wears the exact same outfit Meghan once wore in 2018.
In the episode, titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour”, the prince is promoting a book named Waaaagh, which is a seeming reference to Harry’s controversial memoir, Spare, which was released last month.
The couple are shown around South Park, with the Meghan character stating: “If we moved here, people would think we’re really serious about wanting to be normal.”
Their arrival in South Park annoys the show’s characters, with Kyle saying: “They have this huge jet parked in front of my house and they keep on wanting me to buy their book.
The adult animation didn’t hold back when depicting the couple, with viewers branding the episode “brutal”.
While they didn’t specifically use their names, the male character is a red-headed prince and his wife wears the exact same outfit Meghan once wore in 2018.
In the episode, titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour”, the prince is promoting a book named Waaaagh, which is a seeming reference to Harry’s controversial memoir, Spare, which was released last month.
The couple are shown around South Park, with the Meghan character stating: “If we moved here, people would think we’re really serious about wanting to be normal.”
Their arrival in South Park annoys the show’s characters, with Kyle saying: “They have this huge jet parked in front of my house and they keep on wanting me to buy their book.
- 2/16/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
S Club 7 have recreated one of their album covers, 22 years on, to mark their reunion.
Earlier this week, the pop band behind hits “Reach” and “Bring It all Back” announced they have got back together to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
While several members have reunited for performances in the past, this marks the first time all seven have agreed to a tour, which will take place later this year.
“We’re so excited to bring the S Club Party back to our fans across the country to celebrate 25 years of S Club 7,” they said in a statement, adding: “We can’t even believe it’s been so long.”
To mark the announcement, members Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett recreated the cover of their 2001 record Sunshine.
Sunshine, released in 2001, featured the hits “Don’t Stop Movin’”, “Have You Ever” and “Never...
Earlier this week, the pop band behind hits “Reach” and “Bring It all Back” announced they have got back together to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
While several members have reunited for performances in the past, this marks the first time all seven have agreed to a tour, which will take place later this year.
“We’re so excited to bring the S Club Party back to our fans across the country to celebrate 25 years of S Club 7,” they said in a statement, adding: “We can’t even believe it’s been so long.”
To mark the announcement, members Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Jo O’Meara, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Tina Barrett recreated the cover of their 2001 record Sunshine.
Sunshine, released in 2001, featured the hits “Don’t Stop Movin’”, “Have You Ever” and “Never...
- 2/16/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
The Last of Us makers are being called “pretetnious” after it was revealed they “banned” a certain word from being spoken on set.
Last month, the HBO videogame adaptation, from Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, was released to acclaim, with particular praise being heaped upon lead stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by an outbreak that sees heat=adsapted fungus cordyceps reduce humans to an infected state.
Many viewers unfamiliar with the games might assume that the infected are, in fact, zombies – but this is actually a point of contention among fans who get frustrated when people refer to them as such.
It turns out the word “zombie” was actually banned from being spoken on set. Cinematographer Even Bolten, who worked on four episodes of the season, made the revelation in a new interview.
“We weren’t allowed to say the Z word on set,...
Last month, the HBO videogame adaptation, from Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, was released to acclaim, with particular praise being heaped upon lead stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by an outbreak that sees heat=adsapted fungus cordyceps reduce humans to an infected state.
Many viewers unfamiliar with the games might assume that the infected are, in fact, zombies – but this is actually a point of contention among fans who get frustrated when people refer to them as such.
It turns out the word “zombie” was actually banned from being spoken on set. Cinematographer Even Bolten, who worked on four episodes of the season, made the revelation in a new interview.
“We weren’t allowed to say the Z word on set,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Jeremy Clarkson is in hot water again, following a terse exchange on his show Clarkson’s Farm, in which he told a dyslexic barrister to “learn to spell”.
Charles Streeten said that the former Top Gear host’s mocking comments about his spelling during an episode of the Amazon Prime show had forced him to relive his difficult childhood.
Streeten was representing the local council against Clarkson over planning permission to extend his farm in Oxfordshire in the second series of the programme.
During the episode, while walking out of the planning meeting, Clarkson told Streeten he should “learn to spell”.
Streeten subsequently published an open letter to Clarkson, revealing his learning difficulties and explaining they had not affected his career as a barrister, later adding that he had not expected the remark to be televised.
In a statement shared with The Times, Clarkson said: “It’s great that Mr Streeten...
Charles Streeten said that the former Top Gear host’s mocking comments about his spelling during an episode of the Amazon Prime show had forced him to relive his difficult childhood.
Streeten was representing the local council against Clarkson over planning permission to extend his farm in Oxfordshire in the second series of the programme.
During the episode, while walking out of the planning meeting, Clarkson told Streeten he should “learn to spell”.
Streeten subsequently published an open letter to Clarkson, revealing his learning difficulties and explaining they had not affected his career as a barrister, later adding that he had not expected the remark to be televised.
In a statement shared with The Times, Clarkson said: “It’s great that Mr Streeten...
- 2/16/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Frank Skinner has explained why he longer wishes to be on TV.
The comedian, who had his own BBC One chat show in the 1990s, which moved to ITV from 1999 to 2005, said he thinks “radio and podcasts is the place for me” during a new interview.
Skinner was responding to a question that asked him whetherhe was happiest “on stage, radio or telly”.
“I’m 66 now,” he told Metro.co.uk. “I think the human face gets quite hard to look at when you get to about 60 onwards. So I think probably radio and podcasts is the place for me.”
He continued: “Plus, I like not having to shave.”
Skinner has been a fixture on TV screens for three decades now, with appearances on comedy shows, Room 101, Have I Got News For You and Taskmaster.
In 2014, he appeared alongside Peter Capaldi in an episode of Doctor Who.
He currently...
The comedian, who had his own BBC One chat show in the 1990s, which moved to ITV from 1999 to 2005, said he thinks “radio and podcasts is the place for me” during a new interview.
Skinner was responding to a question that asked him whetherhe was happiest “on stage, radio or telly”.
“I’m 66 now,” he told Metro.co.uk. “I think the human face gets quite hard to look at when you get to about 60 onwards. So I think probably radio and podcasts is the place for me.”
He continued: “Plus, I like not having to shave.”
Skinner has been a fixture on TV screens for three decades now, with appearances on comedy shows, Room 101, Have I Got News For You and Taskmaster.
In 2014, he appeared alongside Peter Capaldi in an episode of Doctor Who.
He currently...
- 2/16/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Claudia Winkleman’s new talent show, The Piano, has turned many viewers into “blubbing messes”.
The Channel 4 series, which made its debut last night (15 February), sees the host of Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors go on a hunt for passionate pianists at public pianos in train stations across the UK.
Unbeknownst to the performers, they are being watched by musicians Lang Lang and Mika, who are looking for one amateur musician to perform at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
The first episode, which began at King’s Cross St Pancras, featured Lucy, a 13-year-old who is blind and neurodiverse, play a highly-complex Chopin piece.
It also saw brilliant performances from a 24-year-old called Jay from the Isle of Wight, who rapped over the piano, and a pensioner called Harry who said he plays to “block everything out of my mind”.
“The Piano is wonderful,” tweeted one fan. “Amazingly...
The Channel 4 series, which made its debut last night (15 February), sees the host of Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors go on a hunt for passionate pianists at public pianos in train stations across the UK.
Unbeknownst to the performers, they are being watched by musicians Lang Lang and Mika, who are looking for one amateur musician to perform at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
The first episode, which began at King’s Cross St Pancras, featured Lucy, a 13-year-old who is blind and neurodiverse, play a highly-complex Chopin piece.
It also saw brilliant performances from a 24-year-old called Jay from the Isle of Wight, who rapped over the piano, and a pensioner called Harry who said he plays to “block everything out of my mind”.
“The Piano is wonderful,” tweeted one fan. “Amazingly...
- 2/16/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Gary Lucy has said he is “no longer” with Laura Anderson hours after she announced her pregnancy.
The former Hollyoaks and EastEnders star was in a relationship with the ex-Love Island contestant, who revealed the baby news to her Instagram followers on Thursday (16 February).
“Our hearts are full, Baby Lucy due Summer 23,” Anderson wrote.
Hours later, it was reported that Anderson and Lucy were no longer together, and the actor confirmed: “I love Laura but we are no longer together.”
He told The Sun: “My main drive as always is to work together to co-parent our child.
“I look forward to the arrival of the new baby.”
While Lucy didn’t give a reasoning for the split, the outlet reports that the actor is “heartbroken”.
It’s also been claimed that Anderson didn’t agree with where Lucy wanted to raise the baby.
The Independent has contacted both Anderson and Lucy for comment.
The former Hollyoaks and EastEnders star was in a relationship with the ex-Love Island contestant, who revealed the baby news to her Instagram followers on Thursday (16 February).
“Our hearts are full, Baby Lucy due Summer 23,” Anderson wrote.
Hours later, it was reported that Anderson and Lucy were no longer together, and the actor confirmed: “I love Laura but we are no longer together.”
He told The Sun: “My main drive as always is to work together to co-parent our child.
“I look forward to the arrival of the new baby.”
While Lucy didn’t give a reasoning for the split, the outlet reports that the actor is “heartbroken”.
It’s also been claimed that Anderson didn’t agree with where Lucy wanted to raise the baby.
The Independent has contacted both Anderson and Lucy for comment.
- 2/16/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
The 71st annual Writers Guild Awards are being handed out tonight in simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. Deadline will be updating the winners here as they are announced.
Here is the complete list of winners announced so far at the 2019 Writers Guild Awards, followed by the list of nominees:
News Script – Analysis, Feature, Or Commentary
“Wounds of War” (60 Minutes), Written by Scott Pelley, Katie Kerbstat, Nicole Young; CBS News
Documentary Screenplay
Bathtubs Over Broadway
Written by Ozzy Inguanzo & Dava Whisenant; Focus Features
Comedy Series
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Written by Kate Fodor, Noah Gardenswartz, Jen Kirkman, Sheila Lawrence, Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman Palladino; Prime Video
Children’S Episodic And Specials
“The Ersatz Elevator: Part One” (A Series of Unfortunate Events), Teleplay by Daniel Handler; Netflix
Short Form New Media Original
Class of Lies, Written by Tessa Leigh Williams; Snapchat
Quiz And Audience Participation
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,...
Here is the complete list of winners announced so far at the 2019 Writers Guild Awards, followed by the list of nominees:
News Script – Analysis, Feature, Or Commentary
“Wounds of War” (60 Minutes), Written by Scott Pelley, Katie Kerbstat, Nicole Young; CBS News
Documentary Screenplay
Bathtubs Over Broadway
Written by Ozzy Inguanzo & Dava Whisenant; Focus Features
Comedy Series
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Written by Kate Fodor, Noah Gardenswartz, Jen Kirkman, Sheila Lawrence, Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman Palladino; Prime Video
Children’S Episodic And Specials
“The Ersatz Elevator: Part One” (A Series of Unfortunate Events), Teleplay by Daniel Handler; Netflix
Short Form New Media Original
Class of Lies, Written by Tessa Leigh Williams; Snapchat
Quiz And Audience Participation
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,...
- 2/17/2019
- by Erik Pedersen and Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Gary Lucy's wife Natasha has given birth to a baby girl. The former 'EastEnders' actor and his partner of 11 years - whom he married in November last year - are said to have welcomed their third child, according to Ok! Online. The couple - who already have nine-year-old daughter India and four-year-old son Elvis together - were thrilled to announce they were expecting another child in July. Gary said at the time: ''I was really excited when I found out.'' However, Natasha - who was already six months pregnant when they decided to reveal their happy news - admitted they hadn't planned to...
- 9/8/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Gary Lucy and his wife Natasha Gray are expecting a baby girl. The former 'EastEnders' actor tied the knot with the pediatric nurse in November after 11 years of dating and they've now revealed they're expecting their third child together. Asked when they found out they were pregnant, Natasha said: ''Shortly after the wedding.'' Gary added: ''We reckon it was around the wedding night [that the baby was conceived]. In fact it must have been that night actually, as I didn't see Natasha for a week after because I was touring. So it better have been the wedding night [laughs]!'' The couple - who...
- 7/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Gary Lucy and his wife Natasha Gray are expecting a baby girl. The former 'EastEnders' actor tied the knot with the pediatric nurse in November after 11 years of dating and they've now revealed they're expecting their third child together. Asked when they found out they were pregnant, Natasha said: ''Shortly after the wedding.'' Gary added: ''We reckon it was around the wedding night [that the baby was conceived]. In fact it must have been that night actually, as I didn't see Natasha for a week after because I was touring. So it better have been the wedding night [laughs]!'' The couple - who...
- 7/17/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Gary Lucy is to appear in a special episode of BBC drama Casualty.
The EastEnders and Hollyoaks star will feature in one of the three upcoming Casualty specials due to air in November.
Lucy will star in an episode that takes on the premise of a murder mystery.
According to the Radio Times, he will play "a loveable rogue, born charmer and conman who exists very much on the wrong side of the tracks".
Lucy left his role as Danny Pennant in BBC One soap EastEnders in March.
He recently confirmed that he is getting married to Natasha Gray, his partner of ten years. The couple have two children together.
Lucy also leads a touring theatre production of The Full Monty, which takes to the road in September.
The EastEnders and Hollyoaks star will feature in one of the three upcoming Casualty specials due to air in November.
Lucy will star in an episode that takes on the premise of a murder mystery.
According to the Radio Times, he will play "a loveable rogue, born charmer and conman who exists very much on the wrong side of the tracks".
Lucy left his role as Danny Pennant in BBC One soap EastEnders in March.
He recently confirmed that he is getting married to Natasha Gray, his partner of ten years. The couple have two children together.
Lucy also leads a touring theatre production of The Full Monty, which takes to the road in September.
- 7/2/2014
- Digital Spy
MasterChef continued its ratings success for BBC One last night (April 2) with the highest ratings of the series so far, according to overnight data.
The cooking competition attracted 4.7m viewers (21.8%) when it aired at 8pm, bringing in 1.31m more than last Friday's (March 28) episode.
Earlier, The One Show entertained 3.77m (17.7%), while new series Monkey Planet informed 3.36m (15.9%) at 9pm.
Over on BBC Two, 1.74m (8.6%) tuned in for David Dimbleby's debate The European Union: In or Out? at 7pm, followed by Collectaholics with 1.41m (6.54%) at 8pm.
ITV's Big Star's Little Star pulled in 3.72m (17.1%) with stars including Kaye Adams and Gary Lucy at 8pm, while Law and Order UK thrilled 3.84m (18.4%) at 9pm.
Over on Channel 4, Secret Eaters continued with 1.03m (4.76%), while 750,000 (4.76%) tuned in to see the last in the series of First Dates at 10pm.
Channel 5's documentary Killing Spree informed 586k (2.72%) at 8pm, followed by the latest...
The cooking competition attracted 4.7m viewers (21.8%) when it aired at 8pm, bringing in 1.31m more than last Friday's (March 28) episode.
Earlier, The One Show entertained 3.77m (17.7%), while new series Monkey Planet informed 3.36m (15.9%) at 9pm.
Over on BBC Two, 1.74m (8.6%) tuned in for David Dimbleby's debate The European Union: In or Out? at 7pm, followed by Collectaholics with 1.41m (6.54%) at 8pm.
ITV's Big Star's Little Star pulled in 3.72m (17.1%) with stars including Kaye Adams and Gary Lucy at 8pm, while Law and Order UK thrilled 3.84m (18.4%) at 9pm.
Over on Channel 4, Secret Eaters continued with 1.03m (4.76%), while 750,000 (4.76%) tuned in to see the last in the series of First Dates at 10pm.
Channel 5's documentary Killing Spree informed 586k (2.72%) at 8pm, followed by the latest...
- 4/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Celebrity Big Brother's most cringeworthy season ever got even more awkward tonight (January 26) when Jasmine Waltz returned to the house.
The evicted contestant stepped back into the Celebrity Big Brother house as part of the 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' task, and both aired her grievances with Casey Batchelor and accused Lee Ryan of leading her on.
Celebrity Big Brother: Lee Ryan evicted
Jasmine's shocking reappearance predictably caused a stir on social media, and so Digital Spy presents reaction from Jonathan Ross, Scott Mills, Eamonn Holmes and other stars.
Best #cbb ever.
— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) January 26, 2014
its ironic that lee ryans shortened "jlo" type name is "lyan" #cbb
— Brian Mcfadden (@BrianMcFadden) January 26, 2014
Why is all of this just dawning on Casey? Spooning, snogging, under the covers #CBB
— Eamonn Holmes (@EamonnHolmes) January 26, 2014
Just keep digging Lee!! Ahhhh! #CBB
— Lucy Mecklenburgh (@lucy_meck) January 26, 2014
Im exhausted just watching...
The evicted contestant stepped back into the Celebrity Big Brother house as part of the 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' task, and both aired her grievances with Casey Batchelor and accused Lee Ryan of leading her on.
Celebrity Big Brother: Lee Ryan evicted
Jasmine's shocking reappearance predictably caused a stir on social media, and so Digital Spy presents reaction from Jonathan Ross, Scott Mills, Eamonn Holmes and other stars.
Best #cbb ever.
— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) January 26, 2014
its ironic that lee ryans shortened "jlo" type name is "lyan" #cbb
— Brian Mcfadden (@BrianMcFadden) January 26, 2014
Why is all of this just dawning on Casey? Spooning, snogging, under the covers #CBB
— Eamonn Holmes (@EamonnHolmes) January 26, 2014
Just keep digging Lee!! Ahhhh! #CBB
— Lucy Mecklenburgh (@lucy_meck) January 26, 2014
Im exhausted just watching...
- 1/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Celebrity Big Brother's most cringeworthy season ever got even more awkward tonight (January 26) when Jasmine Waltz returned to the house.
The evicted contestant stepped back into the Celebrity Big Brother house as part of the 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' task, and both aired her grievances with Casey Batchelor and accused Lee Ryan of leading her on.
Celebrity Big Brother: Lee Ryan evicted
Jasmine's shocking reappearance predictably caused a stir on social media, and so Digital Spy presents reaction from Jonathon Ross, Scott Mills, Eamonn Holmes and other stars.
Best #cbb ever.
— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) January 26, 2014
its ironic that lee ryans shortened "jlo" type name is "lyan" #cbb
— Brian Mcfadden (@BrianMcFadden) January 26, 2014
Why is all of this just dawning on Casey? Spooning, snogging, under the covers #CBB
— Eamonn Holmes (@EamonnHolmes) January 26, 2014
Just keep digging Lee!! Ahhhh! #CBB
— Lucy Mecklenburgh (@lucy_meck) January 26, 2014
Im exhausted just watching...
The evicted contestant stepped back into the Celebrity Big Brother house as part of the 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' task, and both aired her grievances with Casey Batchelor and accused Lee Ryan of leading her on.
Celebrity Big Brother: Lee Ryan evicted
Jasmine's shocking reappearance predictably caused a stir on social media, and so Digital Spy presents reaction from Jonathon Ross, Scott Mills, Eamonn Holmes and other stars.
Best #cbb ever.
— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) January 26, 2014
its ironic that lee ryans shortened "jlo" type name is "lyan" #cbb
— Brian Mcfadden (@BrianMcFadden) January 26, 2014
Why is all of this just dawning on Casey? Spooning, snogging, under the covers #CBB
— Eamonn Holmes (@EamonnHolmes) January 26, 2014
Just keep digging Lee!! Ahhhh! #CBB
— Lucy Mecklenburgh (@lucy_meck) January 26, 2014
Im exhausted just watching...
- 1/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Todd Carty has become the latest celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
The former EastEnders star follows in the footsteps of David Seaman and Gary Lucy, who exited the ITV competition after last Sunday's (January 12) live show.
Carty and partner Alexandra Schauman had to battle it out in the skate-off with Zaraah Abrahams and Andy Buchanan to decide who remained in the show.
Carty performed to McFly's version of 'Please, Please', the routine where he famously skated out of the arena, while Abrahams performed to Prince's 'Diamonds And Pearls' for her Save Me Skate.
Three judges voted to save Abrahams, meaning that she will be back to skate again.
Head judge Robin Cousins added that he would also have voted to save Abrahams.
Following his elimination, Carty said: "I'm so, so glad I was invited back. You made me feel very welcome. I knew that I'd had...
The former EastEnders star follows in the footsteps of David Seaman and Gary Lucy, who exited the ITV competition after last Sunday's (January 12) live show.
Carty and partner Alexandra Schauman had to battle it out in the skate-off with Zaraah Abrahams and Andy Buchanan to decide who remained in the show.
Carty performed to McFly's version of 'Please, Please', the routine where he famously skated out of the arena, while Abrahams performed to Prince's 'Diamonds And Pearls' for her Save Me Skate.
Three judges voted to save Abrahams, meaning that she will be back to skate again.
Head judge Robin Cousins added that he would also have voted to save Abrahams.
Following his elimination, Carty said: "I'm so, so glad I was invited back. You made me feel very welcome. I knew that I'd had...
- 1/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Last week on Dancing on Ice saw the second bunch of celebrities take to the ice to perform. Zaraah Abrahams impressed everyone with her skating skills, while Todd Carty impressed no-one with his.
And it seems that being engaged to your skating partner or wearing a tight lycra shirt can't save you, as both David Seaman and Gary Lucy left the competition at the first hurdle. Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm, as the 10 remaining celebrities return to the ice.
20:55Don't forget to join us again next Sunday at 6.15.
20:55So that's all from tonight, Mr. Selfridge is up next.
20:54Maybe only by me but still...
20:53I don't know if I can hold it together! Goodbye Todd, you will be missed!
20:53Robin would have also saved Zaraah so Todd is leaving.
20:52Ashley also saves Zaraah as does Jason.
20:52Karen saves Zaraah saying it's Todd's time to go.
And it seems that being engaged to your skating partner or wearing a tight lycra shirt can't save you, as both David Seaman and Gary Lucy left the competition at the first hurdle. Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm, as the 10 remaining celebrities return to the ice.
20:55Don't forget to join us again next Sunday at 6.15.
20:55So that's all from tonight, Mr. Selfridge is up next.
20:54Maybe only by me but still...
20:53I don't know if I can hold it together! Goodbye Todd, you will be missed!
20:53Robin would have also saved Zaraah so Todd is leaving.
20:52Ashley also saves Zaraah as does Jason.
20:52Karen saves Zaraah saying it's Todd's time to go.
- 1/19/2014
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Gary Lucy is leaving the BBC One soap.
The actor - who has starred as Danny Pennant since September 2012 - has already filmed his final scenes for the programme.
According to the Daily Star, Lucy's exit will be aired next month after his contract with the soap wasn't renewed.
An EastEnders spokesperson commented: "We can confirm that Gary is leaving EastEnders later this year and we wish him all the best for the future."
Following the news, Lucy has taken to Twitter to thank fans for their support and even hinted that his character could return to Walford one day.
He tweeted: "thank you for your messages loved my time @Ee interesting character with lots of scope see u later rather than good bye ;-) ps more 2 come x"
Earlier this month, Lucy urged critics to "get with the times" after EastEnders received complaints about his character's on-screen...
The actor - who has starred as Danny Pennant since September 2012 - has already filmed his final scenes for the programme.
According to the Daily Star, Lucy's exit will be aired next month after his contract with the soap wasn't renewed.
An EastEnders spokesperson commented: "We can confirm that Gary is leaving EastEnders later this year and we wish him all the best for the future."
Following the news, Lucy has taken to Twitter to thank fans for their support and even hinted that his character could return to Walford one day.
He tweeted: "thank you for your messages loved my time @Ee interesting character with lots of scope see u later rather than good bye ;-) ps more 2 come x"
Earlier this month, Lucy urged critics to "get with the times" after EastEnders received complaints about his character's on-screen...
- 1/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice All-Stars continued tonight (January 12), as David Seaman and Gary Lucy left the ITV show.
The latest episode saw the contestants tackle a Riverdance and rock out to Daughtry in order to impress the general public.
You can read our coverage of Sunday's show, and then take a look at all the best pictures from the night below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
The latest episode saw the contestants tackle a Riverdance and rock out to Daughtry in order to impress the general public.
You can read our coverage of Sunday's show, and then take a look at all the best pictures from the night below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
- 1/12/2014
- Digital Spy
David Seaman and Gary Lucy have become the latest celebrities to leave Dancing on Ice All-Stars.
The pair follow in the footsteps of Jorgie Porter and Joe Pasquale, who exited the ITV competition after last Sunday's (January 5) first show.
Seaman and his partner Frankie Poultney received the lowest number of public votes, meaning they left the competition straight away.
Gary Lucy and partner Katie Stainsby then had to battle it out in the skate-off with Sam Attwater and Vicky Ogden to decide who remained in the show.
Lucy skated to Daughtry's 'What About Now', while Attwater performed a Riverdance for their Save Me Skate.
Three judges voted to save Attwater, meaning that he will be back to skate again.
Head judge Robin Cousins added that he would also have voted to save Attwater.
After hearing that he had come bottom of the public vote, Seaman vowed to keep skating with Poultney,...
The pair follow in the footsteps of Jorgie Porter and Joe Pasquale, who exited the ITV competition after last Sunday's (January 5) first show.
Seaman and his partner Frankie Poultney received the lowest number of public votes, meaning they left the competition straight away.
Gary Lucy and partner Katie Stainsby then had to battle it out in the skate-off with Sam Attwater and Vicky Ogden to decide who remained in the show.
Lucy skated to Daughtry's 'What About Now', while Attwater performed a Riverdance for their Save Me Skate.
Three judges voted to save Attwater, meaning that he will be back to skate again.
Head judge Robin Cousins added that he would also have voted to save Attwater.
After hearing that he had come bottom of the public vote, Seaman vowed to keep skating with Poultney,...
- 1/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Dancing on Ice returned to our screens last week, and it was more dramatic than ever. The first show boasted sequins, skates and Sylvain Longchambon not trying to seduce his skating partner.
Now it's time to see who will fall and who will soar in the second week of the competition - but who will be joining Jorgie Porter and Joe Pasquale in hanging up their skates? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm, as the second batch of past champions and fan favourites return to the ice.
20:56That's all from me tonight! Join us again next week, same time, same place.
20:55Next week will see both sets of celebrities join forces, as all 10 skate.
20:54So what did you think of the results? Were they what you expected? Let us know.
20:54Gary accepts defeat graciously, and both he and David are praised by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
Now it's time to see who will fall and who will soar in the second week of the competition - but who will be joining Jorgie Porter and Joe Pasquale in hanging up their skates? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm, as the second batch of past champions and fan favourites return to the ice.
20:56That's all from me tonight! Join us again next week, same time, same place.
20:55Next week will see both sets of celebrities join forces, as all 10 skate.
20:54So what did you think of the results? Were they what you expected? Let us know.
20:54Gary accepts defeat graciously, and both he and David are praised by Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
- 1/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Gary Lucy has received explicit messages from fans since his bisexual storyline on 'EastEnders'. The 32-year-old actor - who plays hunky Danny Pennant in the BBC One soap - saw his alter-ego lock lips with barman Johnny Carter (Sam Strike) on New Year's Eve (31.12.13), and he admits he has been bombarded with a string of sexual innuendo on Twitter ever since. He said: ''I get a few offers on Twitter, some slightly extreme! I take it in my stride ... They say what they like to do and what they did do when they watched it! [the scene].'' Despite the storyline picking...
- 1/10/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Gary Lucy has spoken out about the criticism the soap received about his character's on-screen kiss.
Lucy's character Danny Pennant shared a kiss with newcomer Johnny Carter (Sam Strike) over the festive season as part of a plot that saw the teenager eventually discuss his sexuality with his father Mick.
The episode received complaints from viewers but was defended by EastEnders writers Pete Lawson and Daran Little.
Speaking to The Sun about the complaints, Lucy said: "I think, 'Get with the times!'
"Reaction was, on the most part, positive. There were a few on Twitter still living in the dark ages but on the whole, people were okay.
"I got one message on the internet from a guy saying, 'Thanks for that storyline because it gave me the courage to come out and tell my parents'. If you can do that, you as an actor and the show has done its job.
Lucy's character Danny Pennant shared a kiss with newcomer Johnny Carter (Sam Strike) over the festive season as part of a plot that saw the teenager eventually discuss his sexuality with his father Mick.
The episode received complaints from viewers but was defended by EastEnders writers Pete Lawson and Daran Little.
Speaking to The Sun about the complaints, Lucy said: "I think, 'Get with the times!'
"Reaction was, on the most part, positive. There were a few on Twitter still living in the dark ages but on the whole, people were okay.
"I got one message on the internet from a guy saying, 'Thanks for that storyline because it gave me the courage to come out and tell my parents'. If you can do that, you as an actor and the show has done its job.
- 1/10/2014
- Digital Spy
You know what January needs? Sequins. So it's just as well that Dancing on Ice is back with its final series (sob). We won't get too sad about things coming to an end, though, because it's an All-Stars spectacular this time around!
The first seven celebrities will be taking to the ice during tonight's show, but who'll face the indignity of being voted out first? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm as we'll bring you all the action...
20:56But that's that! The other seven celebrities will be taking to the ice to strut their stuff next Sunday... who are you excited about seeing? It's anyone's game...
20:55Phillip says they're sad to be saying goodbye to Joe, too. "Don't be sad, I'll be sad," he replies. But that's that - we've already lost Joe and Jorgie! How are you feeling about that? Pleased? Distraught? Let us know below!
20:54Are...
The first seven celebrities will be taking to the ice during tonight's show, but who'll face the indignity of being voted out first? Join Digital Spy at 6.15pm as we'll bring you all the action...
20:56But that's that! The other seven celebrities will be taking to the ice to strut their stuff next Sunday... who are you excited about seeing? It's anyone's game...
20:55Phillip says they're sad to be saying goodbye to Joe, too. "Don't be sad, I'll be sad," he replies. But that's that - we've already lost Joe and Jorgie! How are you feeling about that? Pleased? Distraught? Let us know below!
20:54Are...
- 1/5/2014
- Digital Spy
We're excited about Dancing on Ice returning on Sunday, but it's a little bittersweet given that this will be the final series. Still, the show is definitely going out with a bang with an All-Star cast - including six winners.
We caught up with all the stars at the show's launch this week - with the exception of Joe Pasquale, who genuinely had to rush off to panto - so read on to find out how training is going, what Jorgie really thinks of being paired with Sylvain, and whose secret weapon is... farting?
Suzanne Shaw
Original series and position: Winner in series three (2008)
Professional partner: Matt Evers
"Oh, wouldn't it be lovely to replicate my perfect score? Whether I will or not, I don't know. I've been away in Bristol for quite a while so I haven't seen anyone compete or skate, so I don't know what level I'm at.
We caught up with all the stars at the show's launch this week - with the exception of Joe Pasquale, who genuinely had to rush off to panto - so read on to find out how training is going, what Jorgie really thinks of being paired with Sylvain, and whose secret weapon is... farting?
Suzanne Shaw
Original series and position: Winner in series three (2008)
Professional partner: Matt Evers
"Oh, wouldn't it be lovely to replicate my perfect score? Whether I will or not, I don't know. I've been away in Bristol for quite a while so I haven't seen anyone compete or skate, so I don't know what level I'm at.
- 1/3/2014
- Digital Spy
ITV has revealed the partnerships for the final series of Dancing on Ice.
Several celebrities will be reuniting with their original skating partners for the all-star edition, while others pair up with professionals or their real-life romantic partners.
Bonnie Langford was originally going to partner Mark Hanretty, but he has since been replaced by Andrei Lipanov due to a shoulder injury.
Suzanne Shaw will reunite with original partner Matt Evers, while Hayley Tamaddon will meet up once again with Daniel Whiston.
Zaraah Abrahams will skate with Andy Buchanan, Jorgie Porter will dance with Sylvain Longchambon and Beth Tweddle will partner Lukasz Rozycki.
David Seaman will dance with his real-life partner Frankie Poultney, as will Sam Attwater with Vicky Ogden.
Kyran Bracken will perform with Nina Ulanova, Gareth Gates is with Brianne Delcourt and Ray Quinn will dance with original partner Maria Filippov.
Finally, Todd Carty will partner Alexandra Schauman, Gary Lucy...
Several celebrities will be reuniting with their original skating partners for the all-star edition, while others pair up with professionals or their real-life romantic partners.
Bonnie Langford was originally going to partner Mark Hanretty, but he has since been replaced by Andrei Lipanov due to a shoulder injury.
Suzanne Shaw will reunite with original partner Matt Evers, while Hayley Tamaddon will meet up once again with Daniel Whiston.
Zaraah Abrahams will skate with Andy Buchanan, Jorgie Porter will dance with Sylvain Longchambon and Beth Tweddle will partner Lukasz Rozycki.
David Seaman will dance with his real-life partner Frankie Poultney, as will Sam Attwater with Vicky Ogden.
Kyran Bracken will perform with Nina Ulanova, Gareth Gates is with Brianne Delcourt and Ray Quinn will dance with original partner Maria Filippov.
Finally, Todd Carty will partner Alexandra Schauman, Gary Lucy...
- 12/17/2013
- Digital Spy
Dancing On Ice will return for its final series on the first Sunday in January, it has been confirmed.
The ITV Press Centre Twitter account confirmed that the final run of the reality show would start on Sunday, January 5 at 6.15pm.
It will be the show's ninth series and will bow out with an 'All-Star' special, featuring former champions and popular celebrities from the last 8 years.
The full lineup confirmed earlier this week is:
Bonnie Langford (third in series 1)
Suzanne Shaw (winner in series 3)
Zaraah Abrahams (third in series 3)
Hayley Tamaddon (winner in series 5)
Jorgie Porter (second in series 7)
Beth Tweddle (winner in series 8)
David Seaman (fourth in series 1)
Kyran Bracken (winner in series 2)
Gareth Gates (fourth in series 3)
Ray Quinn (winner in series 4)
Todd Carty (ninth in series 4)
Gary Lucy (second in series 5)
Sam Attwater (winner in series 6)
Joe Pasquale (sixth in series 8)
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will return to train the celebs,...
The ITV Press Centre Twitter account confirmed that the final run of the reality show would start on Sunday, January 5 at 6.15pm.
It will be the show's ninth series and will bow out with an 'All-Star' special, featuring former champions and popular celebrities from the last 8 years.
The full lineup confirmed earlier this week is:
Bonnie Langford (third in series 1)
Suzanne Shaw (winner in series 3)
Zaraah Abrahams (third in series 3)
Hayley Tamaddon (winner in series 5)
Jorgie Porter (second in series 7)
Beth Tweddle (winner in series 8)
David Seaman (fourth in series 1)
Kyran Bracken (winner in series 2)
Gareth Gates (fourth in series 3)
Ray Quinn (winner in series 4)
Todd Carty (ninth in series 4)
Gary Lucy (second in series 5)
Sam Attwater (winner in series 6)
Joe Pasquale (sixth in series 8)
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will return to train the celebs,...
- 12/12/2013
- Digital Spy
Former 'Dancing on Ice' winners Suzanne Shaw, Hayley Tamaddon, Beth Tweddle, Ray Quinn, Kyran Bracken and Sam Attwater are all returning for the final series of the show. The ninth season of the celebrity skating contest is to be the last, so will feature former contestants and alongside the six winners, a host of other highly-placed and well-loved contestants will be returning. Bonnie Langford and David Seaman, who came third and fourth in the first series, will be back, as will Zaraah Abrahams and Gareth Gates, who took the same places in series three. Season five runner-up Gary Lucy will be back, as...
- 12/11/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Danny Dyer's new 'EastEnders' character will be left shocked when he finds out his son is gay. Mick Carter is set to be surprised to discover Johnny (Sam Strike) has been hiding his sexuality from him after his sister Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) catches the 19 year old in the act with Albert Square's bisexual resident Danny Pennant (Gary Lucy) when they drunkenly kiss. A show insider told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Mick is a down-to-earth family man but Johnny has no idea how he will handle the news that he's gay. ''He's kept it a secret for a long time.
- 12/11/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Dancing on Ice: All-Stars will see six winners battling it out to keep hold of their crown, ITV has confirmed.
14 celebrities in total have signed up to return to the show for its final series, which is due to air on ITV early next year.
Series two winner Kyran Bracken, series three champion Suzanne Shaw and series four's victor Ray Quinn have all agreed to take part alongside fifth winner Hayley Tamaddon, series six champion Sam Attwater and series eight titleholder Beth Tweddle.
They will be joined by runners-up Jorgie Porter and Gary Lucy, while Todd Carty - who finished ninth in series four - is the celebrity with the lowest ranking.
Rounding out the cast are Bonnie Langford, Zaraah Abrahams, David Seaman, Gareth Gates and Joe Pasquale.
Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley will be back to host the show, while Torvill & Dean will return for the last time to train the stars.
14 celebrities in total have signed up to return to the show for its final series, which is due to air on ITV early next year.
Series two winner Kyran Bracken, series three champion Suzanne Shaw and series four's victor Ray Quinn have all agreed to take part alongside fifth winner Hayley Tamaddon, series six champion Sam Attwater and series eight titleholder Beth Tweddle.
They will be joined by runners-up Jorgie Porter and Gary Lucy, while Todd Carty - who finished ninth in series four - is the celebrity with the lowest ranking.
Rounding out the cast are Bonnie Langford, Zaraah Abrahams, David Seaman, Gareth Gates and Joe Pasquale.
Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley will be back to host the show, while Torvill & Dean will return for the last time to train the stars.
- 12/11/2013
- Digital Spy
Danny Dyer's new 'EastEnders' character will be left shocked when he finds out his son is gay. Mick Carter is set to be surprised to discover Johnny (Sam Strike) has been hiding his sexuality from him after his sister Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) catches the 19 year old in the act with Albert Square's bisexual resident Danny Pennant (Gary Lucy) when they drunkenly kiss. A show insider told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Mick is a down-to-earth family man but Johnny has no idea how he will handle the news that he's gay. ''He's kept it a secret for a long time.
- 12/9/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Lucy Beale and Danny Pennant share a kiss. The blonde beauty - who is played by Hetti Bywater - and the hunky salesman (Gary Lucy) - lock lips later this month after Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) fires them in order to find some cash quickly so that she can buy the Queen Victoria pub. The pair beg their bitchy boss to give them a second chance, but she refuses, and they find themselves drowning their sorrows over a drink in the Walford boozer. As they knock back a number of alcoholic beverages, Lucy explains that she'll have to go back to...
- 12/6/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Lucy Beale and Danny Pennant share a kiss. The blonde beauty - who is played by Hetti Bywater - and the hunky salesman (Gary Lucy) - lock lips later this month after Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) fires them in order to find some cash quickly so that she can buy the Queen Victoria pub. The pair beg their bitchy boss to give them a second chance, but she refuses, and they find themselves drowning their sorrows over a drink in the Walford boozer. As they knock back a number of alcoholic beverages, Lucy explains that she'll have to go back to...
- 12/4/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Gary Lucy thinks it would have been ''a shame'' if he hadn't been asked back to 'EastEnders'. The 31-year-old actor will reprise his role as Danny Pennant in the BBC One soap later this month after a brief appearance last year, and he can't wait to return to Albert Square because he thinks there is ''loads to explore'' with his alter-ego. He said: ''When I left last year, nothing was confirmed regarding a return. It had been talked about, though, so I was really hoping it would happen. ''Personally, I thought there was still loads to explore with Danny's character,...
- 6/1/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Gary Lucy thinks it would have been ''a shame'' if he hadn't been asked back to 'EastEnders'. The 31-year-old actor will reprise his role as Danny Pennant in the BBC One soap later this month after a brief appearance last year, and he can't wait to return to Albert Square because he thinks there is ''loads to explore'' with his alter-ego. He said: ''When I left last year, nothing was confirmed regarding a return. It had been talked about, though, so I was really hoping it would happen. ''Personally, I thought there was still loads to explore with Danny's character,...
- 6/1/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Gary Lucy thinks it would have been ''a shame'' if he hadn't been asked back to 'EastEnders'. The 31-year-old actor will reprise his role as Danny Pennant in the BBC One soap later this month after a brief appearance last year, and he can't wait to return to Albert Square because he thinks there is ''loads to explore'' with his alter-ego. He said: ''When I left last year, nothing was confirmed regarding a return. It had been talked about, though, so I was really hoping it would happen. ''Personally, I thought there was still loads to explore with Danny's character,...
- 5/30/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Langfords Picks And Pans
Shortland Street (New Zealand)
This is proof that I can’t be everywhere. I had no idea that New Zealand nighttime soap Shortland Street had a gay couple on the show. I’m not sure on all the details of the storyline, but it seems that Seth came on as part of a hostile hopital takeover. There’s been lots of drama and political maneuvering because of it. Seth's business competitor Sarah knows that he’s gay, and it looks like she's about to out him.
The biggest question I have is: what year is this? I mean, it’s 2013. It’s seems so dated to have Seth staying in the closet and hiding his boyfriend to protect his career. I realize that this does still happen, but Seth is not a professional athlete, a big film star, a politician or anything high-profile like that, so...
Shortland Street (New Zealand)
This is proof that I can’t be everywhere. I had no idea that New Zealand nighttime soap Shortland Street had a gay couple on the show. I’m not sure on all the details of the storyline, but it seems that Seth came on as part of a hostile hopital takeover. There’s been lots of drama and political maneuvering because of it. Seth's business competitor Sarah knows that he’s gay, and it looks like she's about to out him.
The biggest question I have is: what year is this? I mean, it’s 2013. It’s seems so dated to have Seth staying in the closet and hiding his boyfriend to protect his career. I realize that this does still happen, but Seth is not a professional athlete, a big film star, a politician or anything high-profile like that, so...
- 3/13/2013
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Does it get any sweeter?
Birthday shoutouts go to Connie Britton, who is 46, Stephen Schwartz is 65, and Rob Reiner is 66. In ratings news, The New Normal matched its series low, and Smash fell off the cliff. Brad Goreski talks about the new season of his Bravo reality show, which premieres tonight. Carrie Fisher has confirmed that she will return as Princess Leia in an upcoming Star Wars film.Homophobic Receipt Sparks Uproar. That is some ... questionable security. Below you can see the new episode of Old Dogs & New Tricks. The guys take a road trip to a "Big Fat Gay Wedding." With special guest stars Greg Louganis and Ian Buchanan.
Here's the Ice Warrior from the upcoming season of Doctor Who.
Justin Timberlake is hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend, and you can see the promos below.
Gary Lucy is going to be the new gay in the village on Eastenders.
Birthday shoutouts go to Connie Britton, who is 46, Stephen Schwartz is 65, and Rob Reiner is 66. In ratings news, The New Normal matched its series low, and Smash fell off the cliff. Brad Goreski talks about the new season of his Bravo reality show, which premieres tonight. Carrie Fisher has confirmed that she will return as Princess Leia in an upcoming Star Wars film.Homophobic Receipt Sparks Uproar. That is some ... questionable security. Below you can see the new episode of Old Dogs & New Tricks. The guys take a road trip to a "Big Fat Gay Wedding." With special guest stars Greg Louganis and Ian Buchanan.
Here's the Ice Warrior from the upcoming season of Doctor Who.
Justin Timberlake is hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend, and you can see the promos below.
Gary Lucy is going to be the new gay in the village on Eastenders.
- 3/6/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Gary Lucy is returning to 'EastEnders'. The hunky actor impressed the BBC soap's bosses so much in his brief stint as gay banker Danny Pennant last September he has now landed a deal to bring him back to Albert Square on a long-term basis and he couldn't be happier. He said: ''I'm extremely excited to be joining such a fantastic show - one which my family are huge fans of and I grew up watching. ''I enjoyed the little taster last September and am looking forward to exploring my character further.'' Danny was last seen fleeing Walford after his affair with Syed Masood (Marc...
- 3/6/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Langford’S Picks And Pans
River City
I’ve had my doubts about Will and Robbie’s relationship since the very beginning. They always seemed ill-suited for one another and I never felt they had much spark. And well, there are the incidents of domestic violence between the couple that put me against any future between them.
But this past week, with Will and Robbie getting married, I decided to put my doubts and previous impressions aside, at least for this episode and try and enjoy the story as presented in this particular episode. I found that it was a well-crafted piece of drama, well done in both writing and acting, though I do have a few issues.
I thought it was ridiculous that rather than tell Will about Edwards’ attempts to bribe him, Robbie gets stinking drunk. Clearly this only made the situation worse. Will had no idea what...
River City
I’ve had my doubts about Will and Robbie’s relationship since the very beginning. They always seemed ill-suited for one another and I never felt they had much spark. And well, there are the incidents of domestic violence between the couple that put me against any future between them.
But this past week, with Will and Robbie getting married, I decided to put my doubts and previous impressions aside, at least for this episode and try and enjoy the story as presented in this particular episode. I found that it was a well-crafted piece of drama, well done in both writing and acting, though I do have a few issues.
I thought it was ridiculous that rather than tell Will about Edwards’ attempts to bribe him, Robbie gets stinking drunk. Clearly this only made the situation worse. Will had no idea what...
- 11/14/2012
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Langford’S Picks And Pans
Hollyoaks
I liked the idea of the guys getting together for Riley's memorial service, even if Doug and Riley’s friendship was very contrived and never really utilized that often. If I recall correctly, Riley was close friends with Ethan and Noah and Doug was the drug dealing lowlife who moved into Noah’s apartment. Doug and Riley's close bond was an off camera creation of the writer, so their supposed friendship never rang true to me. Still I enjoyed the scenes, even if they were bad manipulations of the plot at best.
But even more contrived was Ally being invited to the memorial. Ally and Riley were not friends and I don’t think they ever had much to do with each other. There was no reason for him to be there other than to stir things up with Ste, when there were other ways to accomplish that.
Hollyoaks
I liked the idea of the guys getting together for Riley's memorial service, even if Doug and Riley’s friendship was very contrived and never really utilized that often. If I recall correctly, Riley was close friends with Ethan and Noah and Doug was the drug dealing lowlife who moved into Noah’s apartment. Doug and Riley's close bond was an off camera creation of the writer, so their supposed friendship never rang true to me. Still I enjoyed the scenes, even if they were bad manipulations of the plot at best.
But even more contrived was Ally being invited to the memorial. Ally and Riley were not friends and I don’t think they ever had much to do with each other. There was no reason for him to be there other than to stir things up with Ste, when there were other ways to accomplish that.
- 11/7/2012
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
EastEnders fans can expect the Christian, Syed and Danny love triangle to explode next week with an arrest and a shocking revelation on the way. Christian (John Partridge) sparks a terrible chain of events in an upcoming episode when he decides to take matters into his own hands when it comes to Danny (Gary Lucy), who continues to cause trouble in the next few days. The drama begins when Christian discovers that Danny is hassling Syed (Marc Elliott) to pay back all of the cash he advanced him during his recent financial woes. Keen to sort this out once and for all, Christian secretly uses his husband's phone to trick Danny into meeting him at the boxing gym. As the pair come face-to-face, Christian warns Danny to stop putting so much pressure on Syed for the repayments - he'll get the cash when it's ready. However, Christian is completely unprepared...
- 10/22/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Langford's Picks And Pans
Neighbours
I guess I shouldn’t be shocked that now that Chris and Aidan are back together, they’d return to their old roles of supporting players in everyone else’s drama. Sadly, we don’t even get any scenes of them enjoying being back together or working to get the point they were before the split as they were nearly living together back then, though Chris did casually mention they were taking things slow. Let’s hope we get some insight to their relationship as it goes forward, though given this show’s history, I have my doubts.
As for the drama we did see, I really find Chris’ endless support of Andrew to be annoying. As Tash and Summer rightfully pointed out, Andrew screwed Chris over and would do it again. And he barely apologized for nearly ruining Chris’ life and almost bankrupting Chris’ family.
Neighbours
I guess I shouldn’t be shocked that now that Chris and Aidan are back together, they’d return to their old roles of supporting players in everyone else’s drama. Sadly, we don’t even get any scenes of them enjoying being back together or working to get the point they were before the split as they were nearly living together back then, though Chris did casually mention they were taking things slow. Let’s hope we get some insight to their relationship as it goes forward, though given this show’s history, I have my doubts.
As for the drama we did see, I really find Chris’ endless support of Andrew to be annoying. As Tash and Summer rightfully pointed out, Andrew screwed Chris over and would do it again. And he barely apologized for nearly ruining Chris’ life and almost bankrupting Chris’ family.
- 10/17/2012
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Syed Masood (Marc Elliott) will punch Danny Pennant (Gary Lucy) after he tries to kiss him in 'EastEnders'. The conflicted character will try to slip out of his own stag party to clear his head, when Danny comes out to find him and convince them they belong together. However, during their chat - which will air on Monday (15.10.12) - investment banker Danny reveals he has lost all of Syed's cash in a scheme that has gone wrong. Then, Danny attempts to kiss Syed, whose father Masood (Nitin Ganatra) then walks in, wanting to know what is happening. When Danny...
- 10/9/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Gary Lucy says his girlfriend Natasha Gray stays in great shape with help from their children. The 'EastEnders' actor and paediatric nurse have been together for eight years and have two kids together - India, six, and Elvis, one, who Gary believes his girlfriend's trim figure is maintained by. After a recent family holiday to Marbella, Spain, showing the mother-of-two looking in great shape Gary revealed her secret. He told new! magazine: ''I think running round after the kids helps but she has always exercised. She does a lot of running and swam for England when she was a teenager.'' Gary, 30, has spoken...
- 10/9/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Syed Masood punches Danny Pennant next week after the mischievous city boy pushes him too far. Syed's confrontation with Danny (Gary Lucy) takes place after he quietly slips out of his own stag party and heads to the Argee Bhajee, needing some space to clear his head following his recent problems. However, when Danny follows Syed (Marc Elliott) there, he makes matters even more complicated by trying to convince him that they should be together. Syed responds by insisting that he loves fiancé Christian Clarke, adding that all he wants from Danny is a return on his investment. To Syed's horror, (more)...
- 10/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Gary Lucy says his girlfriend Natasha Gray stays in great shape with help from their children. The 'EastEnders' actor and paediatric nurse have been together for eight years and have two kids together - India, six, and Elvis, one, who Gary believes his girlfriend's trim figure is maintained by. After a recent family holiday to Marbella, Spain, showing the mother-of-two looking in great shape Gary revealed her secret. He told new! magazine: ''I think running round after the kids helps but she has always exercised. She does a lot of running and swam for England when she was a teenager.'' Gary, 30, has spoken...
- 10/5/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders was Thursday evening's (September 27) most-watched soap with Gary Lucy's first scenes as Danny Pennant, overnight figures show. The Walford serial pulled in 7.32m (35.9%) at 7.30pm on BBC One as newcomer Danny offered some advice to Syed at the Argee Bhajee. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 467k (3.2%) at 10.30pm. Emmerdale, meanwhile, attracted 6.34m (33.3%) at 7pm on ITV1 and 125k (0.6%) on +1 as grave news about Sarah was delivered, while the fallout for Debbie and Cameron interested 5.79m (26.2%) at 8pm and 250k (1.1%) on timeshift. After Emmerdale, The Corrie Years on ITV1 appealed to 3.13m (14.2%) at 8.30pm and 159k (0.7%) an (more)...
- 9/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.